Controversy Over Colonial Dames Row in New York
A quarrel within the Colonial Dames over Benjamin Franklin designation reaches dispute between Mrs. Edward W. Humphries and Mrs. John King Van Rensselaer. The society's archives clear Franklin’s ancestor as a gentleman.
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No McKinley sentiment in Iowa, says Des Moines Register
The Des Moines Register notes Iowa Republicans largely back McKinley over Allison. A Des Moines crowd and press syndicate boost Allison, but the writer wagers McKinley would win Iowa three to one on an untainted ballot. Also cited is a Belmond farmer who has gone insane from revival meetings and abuses his daughters for not singing enough.
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Senator Allison
Des Moines
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Allison
William McKinley
Ohio
Dick Clarkson
Bill McKinley
Bill Allison
Belmond
The Werewolf by Eugene Field to Be Published
The Werewolf by Eugene Field, nine years of revisions, remained unpublished at his death in November and will appear in the next issue of Ladies' Home Journal with striking illustrations, as arranged by his widow Mrs. Field.
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Eugene Field
Editorial Praises Gold Reserves Ahead of Bond Issue
The Iowa daily notes large gold holdings in New York for the first bond payments, with European shipments and a calmer financial mood. It reports greenbacks at a premium, bankers considering gold in clearing houses, and renewed interest in American securities in the London market. It states sub treasury gold may return by ship or not be moved, and bidders with outside US gold may receive preference in bond sales.
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Premium Skin Salve Offered for All Ailments
A salve advertised as curing cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions with a money-back guarantee. Sold by L. M. Bosworth.
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L. M. Bosworth
A Valley Junction Express Joke About Winter Heaven
The Valley Junction Express quotes a playful quip about a summer resort in winter being like heaven because no one is there. A woman with a turban hat poses the riddle to the editor and vanishes, leaving the conundrum unresolved.
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Valley Junction Express
Old Soldier Endorses Chamberlains Remedy
A former First Maryland Volunteers soldier testifies that Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy gave permanent relief from chronic diarrhea with no adverse effects. He recommends it to comrades and notes it is sold by all Druggists.
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Chamberlain
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Halsey
Oregon
Shiloh’s Cure and Chamberlains Cough Remedy Ad
An old advertisement promotes Shilohs Cure for consumption la grippe pneumonia and throat and lung diseases. Chamberlains Cough Remedy is praised for curing bad colds by loosening secretions and aiding nature. It claims rapid relief if used early and is sold by druggists with additional quips about castor oil and Cleveland England banter.
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Shiloh
Judisch Bros
Dr King’s New Discovery cures consuming illness and colds
Mrs Phoebe Thomas of Junction City Illinois was told she had Consumption and had no hope, but two bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her. Thos Eggers of 139 Florida Street San Francisco bought one bottle and in two weeks was cured. Free trials at L M Bosworth’s Drugstore. Bees are fifteen cents a dozen in Boone market.
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Junction City
Ill
Dr. King
Thos. Eggers
Florida St
San Francisco
L. M. Bosworth
Electric Bitters Offer Gentle Health Aid
An old age remedy without whiskey or stimulation, Electric Bitters acts as a tonic and alterative. It mildly affects the stomach and bowels, strengthens organs, and supports natural functions. Marketed as an appetizer and digestive aid at Bosworth's for fifty cents a bottle.
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L. M. Bosworth’s
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