Harts Honey and Horehound Cited as Safe Croup Remedy
S W Kerr of Hurricane Wisconsin endorses Harts Honey and Horehound as effective cough medicine. He notes it contains no opium or stupefying drugs and is safe for small children, offered in 25, 50, and 100 cent bottles through C A Gamble druggist.
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S W. Kerr
Hurricane
Wis
Harts
C A. Gamble
Draggise
J. Edmonds
Lincoln
Illinois
C. A. Gamble
Re Go Tonic Laxative Syrup Trial Offer
Re Go Tonic Laxative Syrup, once for physicians, is touted as curing constipation and related ailments. The ad claims 415 cures and invites the public to claim a free trial bottle by presenting this notice to GO A Gamble, druggist.
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A. Gamble
The Earnestness of Life As Passport to Satisfaction
A reflective line stating earnest living as the sole path to true life satisfaction. The quote emphasizes inner sincerity as the key to fulfillment and meaning.
Kodel Dyspepsia Cure Praised by Mrs Saylor
Mrs W W Saylor of Hilliard Pa reports severe dyspepsia with loss of appetite and headaches, improved after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. The ad claims Kodol digests and reconstructs the stomach with natural digestive juices sold by Judisch Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Saylor
Hilliard Pa
Judisch Bros
Wise is the man who profits by costly experience
A succinct proverb-like saying notes that prudent individuals learn and gain from the expensive mistakes or lessons endured by others to avoid repeating them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wise
De Witt's Little Early Risers Praised by Bob Moore
An advertisement proclaims De Witt's Little Early Risers as a cleanser and liver aid that cure headaches and improve complexion. Bob Moore of Lafayette, Inc. endorses them, noting other pills gripe and sicken while these are perfect. Sold by Judisch Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
Bob Moore
Lafayette, Inc
Judisch Bros
Beer Lovers and Frog Leg Eaters Share Tastes
People with varied tastes prefer different fare from beer to frog legs. Some enjoy hops and breweries while others opt for unusual delicacies in a broad culinary landscape.
Homeseekers Excursion and Colonist Low Rates
Homeseekers excursion to the Northwest West and Southwest with low fares on sale via the North Western line. Standard and Tourist Sleeping Cars free reclining chair cars and best of everything. For dates of sale and details apply to Chicago & North Western Railway agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & North Western R'y
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Easy Digestion
An advertisement claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure enables the stomach and digestive organs to digest and assimilate all wholesome food, curing indigestion and stomach troubles. It asserts you no longer must live on milk and toast and notes Judisch Bros. sells the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kodol
Judisch Bros
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Represents Pure,Widely Promoted Brand
The text asserts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve is the only true Witch Hazel Salve made with pure altered witch hazel. It claims counterfeits exist and credits E. G. DeWitt as inventor. It touts the salve as best for cuts burns bruises itching and protruding piles and notes Judisch Bros sells it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt’s
DeWitt
Judisch Bros
A Naval Academy Day The Middies Rigid Routine
A Naval Academy day reveals a strict schedule guiding midshipmen from reveille to lights out. Cadets follow a rigid timetable of drills classes meals and study with minimal personal time.
Naval academy daily routine described in detail
The account outlines a rigorous weekday schedule at the Naval Academy with wake at 6 am, roll call, meals, three two hour recitation blocks, 4 pm drill, evening recreation, and lights out by 10 pm, plus a Wednesday two hour liberty and weekend grounds leave while maintaining discipline and order. It also notes other ads and endorsements from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy
Naval Academy
Leslie’s Weekly
Imprompted Explanation About Etymology Delights a Canon
The learned Porson stayed with canon Jeremiah King of Ely. During dinner a debate on word origins led King to dismiss Porson’s derivation as farfetched. Porson argues that Jeremiah King becomes Jerry King then Gherkin, linking to cucumber via metathesis, a playful etymology.
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Porson
Ely
Jeremiah King
King
Jerry King
Gherkin
Robespierre Plays Chess at Cafe Regence
London Telegraph recounts a tale of Robespierre in the Cafe Regence amid the terror era. A youth disguised as a man challenged and defeated him twice, then asked for payment with no fixed stakes. The girl, seeking her lover’s release, got Robespierre to sign an order for Napoleon Bonaparte, who was later seen at the cafe during his consulship, though not a skilled chess tactician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robespierre
Cafe Regence
St. Napoleon Bonaparte
Incredulous Guest Demands Swiss Cheese Sandwich
Irate patron accuses waiter of missing cheese in a sandwich. The waiter calmly explains the cheese is present, but the bread has holes. The humor rests on the cheese being there only to be found in the holes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Woman Declines Suit as Future Husband Prefers Sorrow
In a witty exchange from Puck two women discuss romance. Gladys rejects a suitor saying she wants a man who has known sorrow and wisdom. Edith counters that he would have fulfilled that criterion quickly if accepted.
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Gladys
Edith
Puck
Quote from De Maintenon on Hope and the grave
Hope urges us forward with constant exhortation and leads us toward the grave, as attributed to De Maintenon. The line reflects a stoic, relentless drive amid mortality and fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
de Maintenon
Man Quits, Returns to Blocked Path Atchison
A stray comment from the Atchison Globe notes that the day after a man ends his employment he finds himself obstructing the way, reflecting a humorous or observational local mindset.
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Atchison Globe
Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Pitches Beauty and Harmony
An old advertisement promotes Rocky Mountain Tea citing Mary Jennings and N. Yambill Oregon as endorsers. It claims the product makes women strong and beautiful and keeps them well, priced at 35 cents. A humorous line claims diplomacy lets both sides win and envisions a happy couple with a deaf husband and blind wife using the tea.
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Mary Jennings
N. Yambill
Oregon
L. M. Bosworth
Maple City Self Washing Soap Remembered as a Personal Friend
The ad copy suggests Maple City Self-Washing Soap is treated as a trusted companion by many readers. It invites new users to be introduced by a friend who already uses the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple City
Northen Missouri and Eastern Kansas land bargains offered
M Hemstreet markets limited time land deals in Northern Missouri Western Kansas and nearby areas. Excursions on the 1st or 3rd Tuesday promise access to farms ranches including Story county Ames city properties and college adjoining acreage with liberal terms. Contact M Hemstreet or H Dayton for details and Winnipeg options with twenty years in the business.
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Missouri
Kansas
North
Iowa
Dakotas
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Canada
Story County
Ames City
Foley's Kidney Cure Claims Kidney and Bladder Cure
The advertisement asserts Foley's Kidney Cure restores kidney and bladder health without containing injurious ingredients. It presents no medical endorsement and emphasizes safety of the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Des Moines Daily and Sunday News Ad Rates
Des Moines Daily and Sunday News offers a yearly rate of 150 dollars with postage paid to any address. Additional options include 1.50 per year for the Des Moines address, 100 for eight months, 80 cents for four months, and 50 cents for three months. The paper claims to be the most complete in Iowa and to publish daily year round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
the News
Man-Er-Vine tonic promotes nerve strength and blood purification
Loughran and Bauer advertise Man-Er-Vine as a great nerve tonic and blood purifier that builds up nerves like steel in worn out men and women. The copy emphasizes vitality and renewed vigor from the tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loughran & Bauer
Chicago North Western booklet boosts state travel appeal
An attractively printed sixty page booklet from the Chicago and North Western Railway highlights the state’s scenery, commerce, industry and transport advantages. It invites readers considering a trip to send four cents in stamps to W. B. Kniskern, Passenger Traffic Manager, Chicago, for the forwarded copy. The saying about cattle adds local humor.
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W. B. Kniskern
Chicago
Farming in the South circulars by Illinois Central line
The Passenger Department of the Illinois Central Railroad issues monthly circulars on fruit growing vegetable gardening dairying and more for Kentucky West Tennessee Mississippi and Louisiana. Farmers homeseekers who send name and address will receive free circulars from J F Merry Assistant General Passenger Agent Dubuque Iowa.
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South
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Kentucky
West Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
J. F. Merry
Pess
Dubuque
Iowa
Pure extracts and spices sold by T. J. Miller and Son
The offer lists all flavors of extracts and spices as pure products from T. J. Miller and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Miller& Son
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Daniel McCarthy
G. Lee
McCarthy & Lee
AMES
Ubo
A. Underwood
Offees
FP. O
I. C. Brownlie
D. D
C. L. Waltmire
H. E. Slattery
Attorney At Law
Real Estate, Insurance and Collections
EF. Posegate
Ames,Iowa
Bower & Perkins
Main Street
WM. Taylor
Gossard and Taylors Old
Ctober
Texas
Ollahona
Kansas City
Texas R'y
M. Hemstreet
C. A. Duntz
Iowa Central Railway
St. Paul
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Peoria
Marshalltown
Northwestern Line
Chicago & North- Western R
McCord, M. D
Orrice
Bosworth
Mutual Phone
D. M. Gurist
Jexnxiz G. Ghribst
Drs. Ghrist
Ghrist
Millers Store
W. E. Harriman
Medicine and Surgery
M.J. Adams
Mutual
Union National Bank
W. M. Greeley
Henry Wilson
Bankers’ National Bank
National City Bank
New York
Valley National Bank
Shylock
Scott
George W. Little
Boone and
Saylor
COAL
Kellog
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Alberta
H. H. Dayton
Canier Bros & Herman
Caniel Bros. & Herman
Telephone
California
F. H. Waters
Keedick
Temple Grocery
J. W. Adams
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