Congress blamed for Washington disaster in Cedar Rapids piece
The Cedar Rapids Republican reprints a Chicago Tribune indictment arguing Congress bears responsibility for the Washington disaster and the deaths and injuries it caused. It targets Holmanism and party politics for killing repair funding from Ford's Theatre onward. It also calls for punishment at the polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Washington
Congress
The
Tribune
Ford
Holtan
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
The Cost in Blood Behind Ivory Billiard Balls
A Youth's Companion excerpt notes that a fine ivory billiard ball costs at least ten dollars but weighs heavier in human cost. Ivory tusks from Africa incur deaths from caravans and slave trade, with hundreds dead per expedition. Each tusk yields only enough for two balls, making the ball a symbol stained by blood.
Reverend Williams Endorses Hood’s Sarsaparilla in Lynn
Rev A A Williams of Sillsbee Street Christian Church in Lynn Massachusetts endorses Hood’s Sarsaparilla citing his wife’s nervous headache relief and improved health after using the tonic. He says the remedy benefited his family and commends its merit to others. Hood’s Pills are also promoted as a gentle family cathartic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Hood
A. A. Williams
Sillsbee Street Christian Church
Lynn
Mass
Sixty Seconds and the Spark of Great Discoveries
A collage ad style note highlights rapid historical tidbits from 1619 to 1892. It mentions Castoria, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, 60 second remedies, and Krause's headache capsules. It cites endorsements from readers and local retailers like L. M. Bosworth and gives brief product pitches and dates.
Park's Cough Syrup and German Medicines Advertisement
An advertisement bundle promotes Park's Cough Syrup with a money back guarantee and 50 cent to $1.00 pricing, sold by L. M. Bosworth. It also touts Dullam's Great German Blood Liver Stomach and Kidney Kennedy with testimonial from Mrs. Wm. Copeland of Flint Michigan and extols Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills for fatigue, digestion, nerve strength, and blood purification with 25 cent pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Bosworth
Dullam’s
German Medicine Co
Dullam
Wm. Copeland
Flint, Mich
Hood
I. Clifford
New Cassel
Wis
Edward Shepherd
Harrisburg
Bucklen
Notable Patent Medicine Ads Scatter Throughout Notice Page
A denseOCR page block shows numerous early commercial remedies from DeWitt’s Little Early Risers to Witch Hazel Salve and Chamberlain’s Pain Balm, all advertised by L. M. Bosworth, druggist. It cites cures for headaches, dyspepsia, biliousness, and colds, plus stock market and rail data, with scattered notices about different products and endorsements from doctors and travelers.
Oldest Virginia church dates to 1630s at Smithfield
Notice quoting historical claim of Smithfield Virginia hosting the oldest church built during Charles I era 1630 to 1635. Includes medical testimonial for Dullam's Great German Liniment 25 cents per bottle and Park's Sure Cure liver remedy 1.00 with local seller L. M. Bosworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield
Charles I
Dullam
A. B. Snell
Hamilton, Mich
L. M. Bosworth
Butter and Eggs Trick Sparks Gateyard Parade
A pretty black eyed exhibitor argues with gatemen over a gilded four legged stool at a pass gate as Teresa Dean in Inter Ocean notes. The scene ends with the gate opened and the stool carried in. Also reports wolves seen in Massachusetts this winter for the first time in half a century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Rover
Sans
Teresa Dean
Inter Ocean
Massachusetts
Property Transfers Across Story City to Ames and Nevada in June 1893
Land deals recorded for week ending June 10 1893 show John Molstre and others selling to John Johnson for 110 dollars. Rhoda Blackman and others selling to G A Tendeland for 482.25. multiple quitclaim deeds and warrantees involving Story City Ames Nevada Zearing Maxwell Kelley Kelley and Alderman with parcels ranging from 1 to 118 acres and prices up to 11000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Molstre
John Johnson
Rhoda Blackman
G. A. Tendeland
John Christian
DJ Vinje
Sarah B Richardson
Zearing
Laura A Hatcher
Judd Ray
Maxwell
Mary E Bates
L M Scott
Nevada
Frank Dana
J L Dana
Stewart
I W Douglass
R T Sisson
F T McLain
Ives
Ad Ames
Frances R Pryor
O B
Alderman
Henryson
Angie
Allen
Story City
Francis R Pryor
Shoes Assembling in Record Time
A pair of men's shoes finished in 20 minutes using 44 pieces 30 tacks 12 nails and 20 buttons along with silk and linen thread. The process showcases rapid cobbler work and efficient assembly techniques.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Internal Remedy
Cure advertised as acting on blood and mucous surfaces and not a quack medicine. Claimed to be prescribed by top physicians for years with testimonials available. Produced by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. carried by druggists at 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
Duggists
Hill
Historic Medicines and Inventions Promoting Health Across Eras
A collage of historic ads touts patent medicines and inventions from 19th century America. Claims include Hood's Sarsaparilla cures, Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption, Park's Sure Cure for liver issues, and Elias Howe’s sewing machine patent. Mentions of early tobacco cultivation and a 1811 Philadelphia house numbering add context to the era.
Paris Horseflesh Demand Surges As Butchers Multiply
In Paris demand for horseflesh rises with about 150 butchers in the city trading in this meat. About 20 000 horses were eaten by the poor due to low cost, attracting nonworking classes and even some better off. Prices run roughly half those of mutton or beef. Berlin shows heavy consumption, while England still relies on the cat's meat man for such meat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Berlin
England
Secretary’s timber culture ruling aids western settlers
Secretary Smith ruled that settlers complying with the timber culture act will not be held liable if trees fail to grow on their land. The North Dakota case involved a farm where seeds were planted for years but no trees appeared. The decision, anticipated by last Congress, sets a new precedent for thousands of entrymen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Interior
North Dakota
Smith
Various 19th Century Notices and Advertisements
A collage of items including DeWitt’s Little Early Risers pills for sick headache and biliousness, a curious New Castle marriage case, Parks’ Tea for digestion, cremation societies in the U S, a through sleeping car service Chicago to Memphis, Dullam’s German Worm Lozenges, and James Whitcomb Riley rumored sleep talking anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
England
Thellinois Central Railroad
Chicago
Memphis
J. F. Merry
L. Mass. Agt
Manchester
Iowa
A. H. Hanson
James Whitcomb Riley
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Thomas
Martin
Centerville
Rose Adams
Wooste
Williard Madison
Lyons
N. Y
Globe Bible Publishing Co
Chestnut St. Phila
Dearborn St
St. Louis
Kansas City
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Mason City
Peoria
Marshalltown, Sons
Sun
St Louis
St. Louis City
Albia
St. Pau
Svoeses
E. McNeil
A. F. Banks
Wocue Aphroditine
Stmeney
Oll
Sevesa
Aphrs Medicine CO
M. Boeworth
Ames
VIOLA
G. C. Bittner & Co
To.Lebo, O
M. Ricord
Masonic Temple
Lil
Emmert Gaara
Norman Lichty
P. Des Moines
Krause
Che
Ilowa
Scientific American Agency For
UA Coy
Seesbock Erie Eat
New York
America
Bree
Scientific American Worlds
Srnaion
Pears Boats
Broadway
New York City
Encinnati Oui
Rerss
the Intelligencer
East Indies
L. M. Bosworth’s
India
United States
Pitcher’s Castoria
DeWitt
Philadelphia
West Point
Virginia
Elkhart
Ind
Great German Medicine Co
Benjamin Ganger
Will H. Slep
Altoona
Asia
Park
Germany
Rocky Mountain Ranges
de Witt
L.M. Bosworth
E M. Bosworth
London
Dreweat
Pennsylvania
DeWitt’s Little
Boston News- Letter
Europe
M. J. Davis
Lewis
Cass County
Chamberlain
France
Chars V
Bath
Wilson
Cleaveland
Ways and Means
Cleveland
New York Press
Goshen
Castoria
Yale College
South Dakota
Aberdeen
Heela
Britton
Marshall
Colorado
J. H. Fletcher
Santa Clara
Mount Vernon
Admiral Vernon
Lawrence Washington
M. Bosworth
Gulf Coast
Arizona
New Mexico
California
Elias Howe
Parks
P. Lorillard Company
Ewlimax Bus
Ohio Chemical Co
Opera Block
Lima
Ohio
Creroal Co
Earlir
B. M. Jaylord
Leslie, Mich
Ferry
Althugh
Mathew Johnson
P. O
Pittsburgh
Onto Chemical Co
Helen Morrison
Cincinnati
O10 Chemical CO
Legay
Opera
H. Hallett & Co
Box
Portland
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