Letter from Fire Lieutenant Praises Peruna Remedy
Lieut Charles Peterson of Hook and Ladder Co No 21 writes from 827 Belmont Ave Chicago praising Peruna as a tonic after a grippe attack He says it restored strength in weeks and that many others have recovered health with weakened nerves and powers improved He notes Peruna is a specific for grippe related debility and invites a free copy of Facts and Faces from The Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Peterson
Hook and Ladder Co. No
Peruna Medicine Co
Belmont Avenue
Chicago
la Grippe
Columbus, C
Time to Go South for Toursville Nashville Railroad
Time to Go South announces improved winter service by the Tours ville Nashville Railroad Company. Pullman vestibule cars run through Cincinnati Louisville Chicago to Mobile and Florida points including Thomasville Pensacola Jacksonville Palm Beach and other Gulf Coast destinations. Steamship connections to Cuba Porto Rico Nassau West Indies and Central America also offered. Excursion tickets for tourists and home seekers available at low rates. Write C L Stone General Passenger Agent Louisville Ky for details.
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Toursville
Nashville Railroad Company
Pullman
Cincinnati
Uisville
Chicago
Mobile
Ortlnao
Gulf Coast
Thomasville
Pensacola
Jacksonville Tam
Palm Beach
Florida
Cuba
Porto Rico
Nassau
West Indian
Central American
C. L. Stone
Louisville, Ky
Queen & Crescent Route Promises Comfort on Winter Trip
Travel highlight promotes the Queen and Crescent Line with direct Cincinnati to Florida service. Passengers enjoy attentive attendants, a la carte meals, unbroken rest on smooth rock ballast, and seamless car changes. Winter tourist tickets offered at reduced rates with connections to Key West Nassau and Havana. inquire for rates and free printed material from W. C. Rinearson, Genl Passenger Agent, Cincinnati.
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Queen & Crescent
Cincinnati
America
Florida
Port Tampa
Miami
Key West
Nassau
Havana
W. C. Rinearson
Weekly Excursion Sleepers to West via M K T Ry
Excursion trains run from St Louis and Kansas City weekly via the M K T line. Departures occur every Tuesday night from St Louis at 8 16 p m for San Antonio Los Angeles and San Francisco and every Saturday from Kansas City at 9 05 p m for the same destinations.
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St. Louis
San Antonio
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Kansas City
NYC Population Gap Sparks Citywide Conversation
The Indianapolis Journal notes a gender imbalance with about 25 000 more women than men in New York City. The column hints at social implications and lively city attitudes amid the disparity.
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New York City
New York
Indianapolis Journal
Cough Remedies Promoted Amid Political Ballot Debate
An Indianapolis News item pushes a cough remedy with free samples from druggists and warns delays are dangerous. It notes large bottles priced at 25 and 50 cents and mentions the Australian ballot system in a separate line about men making their mark.
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Indianapolis News
Remedies and advertisements from early 1900s papers
A collage of vintage drugstore promos claims quick cures for colds and dyspepsia, with refunds if ineffective. It cites Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, Piso’s Cure, Yucatan chewing, and Putnam Fadeless Dye, plus a joke about a stable theft and brief notes from St. Louis Republic and Ocean Grove reader letters.
Of all the practices of love praise is treacherous
Quote from Chicago Daily News notes praise as a perilous form of affection.
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Chicago Daily News
Faded In Her Youth and Womanhood Health
A column argues that young women suffer from avoidable health harms caused by misinformation and costly errors. It urges parents to educate daughters about female health to prevent pain, weakness, and damage to health, disposition, and beauty.
Nervura advertised as a remedy for young women
An advertisement touts Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy for girls entering womanhood. It claims to enrich blood, calm nerves, and support beauty while citing testimonials from Mrs. Lynix of Rochester and Mrs. Barr of New York City. It argues nervousness from pain harms development and leaves women pale and thin.
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Mary Frances Lynix
Hunter Alley
Rochester, N. Y
Don’t throw away your beauty by poor health
Advice from Dr. Greene, a renowned specialist, promises to help women achieve beauty through health. The notice invites free consultation at his New York City office, 35 West 14th Street, and encourages writing for guidance on overcoming barriers to happiness.
Flection Tangle in Iowa Higher Officers May Resign
Des Moines reports constitutional amendment on biennial elections prompts legal debate. Attorney General Remley supports the legislature’s intent to extend terms for 1899 elected officers, while Gov. Shaw notes possible court rulings. The issue may force resignations and gubernatorial appointments, with a state constitutional convention likely years away. The county insane asylums rules phase in November 1900, outlining treatment, staffing, and facilities standards. Turkey farming rises, boosting market quality as farmers shift to center-city slaughter and poultry cars. W. G. Taylor seeks divorce after wife, in Europe with their son, resists returning.
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Des Moines
Supreme Court
General Assembly
Supreme Judge
Remley
Gov. Shaw
Remsey
C. W. Mullan
State Board of Control
Board of Supervisors
Commissioners of Insanity
Board of Control
Iowa
United States
The Blues and a Doctor’s Mistake in a Woman’s Illness
A cheerful woman falls into deep melancholy as headaches backaches and nervous symptoms worsen. Her husband urges treatment, but the doctor’s misdiagnosis blinds him. Mrs Pinkham claims to have relieved thousands with guidance, offering help to every sick woman.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Winifred Allender
Farmington, Il
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Chas. Peterson
St. Louis Republic
White
Yucatan
Apr
N. Samuel
Ocean Grove
N. J
Chicago Daily Ews
Putnam
Dr. Greene
Ing
W. G. Taylor
Europe
Mrs.winifred Allender
Sok
National City Bank
Lynn
Mass
E. Piinknamm Mebiicine Co
Chicago & Alton
Springfield
ALTON
Geo.j. Charlton
Pasemori Aguni
Ill
Grain-O
A. N. Kellogg Newspaper CO
W. Adame
Oklahoma
Morgan’s Lane
Dirk T Morgan, Perry, O
Milo B. Stevens
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14Th Street
Ohi A Se
Berek
Peon
Hin
Detroit
Dr. Ft. H. Green
Box D
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Joan Bods
Dru Ayer
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