Grow Rich Every Farmer Promises Huge Crop Yields
The editor touts new seeds promising high returns for farmers. Silver King Barley claims 90 to 116 bu per acre in 1895 with potential 160 bu in 1896. Silver Mine Oats around 209 bu in 1895 with 250 bu possible. Golden Triumph Corn over 200 bu with 250 likely. Salter's Earliest potatoes reach table readiness in 28 days. Salzer's wheat, oats, barley, rye, and clovers featured in a new seed catalogue. Send 10 cents postage to John A Galzer Seed Co in La Crosse Wisconsin to receive samples and the catalogue.
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Salter
Salzer
John A. Galzer Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
W.n
New Yorker
Wisconsin
John A.salzer
Correspondence Sparks Rival Muse About Stamps
A literary debate centers on a rival's claim that the man writes for magazines and contributes worthwhile material. The rival confirms, then praises postage stamps as valuable content.
Absolute Necessity Cited Diamonds Theft Claim
A quoted remark discusses an estimate that Kaffirs steal 250000 worth of diamonds annually, followed by a sarcastic comment about the poor creatures needing to wear something. The line reflects prejudiced language characteristic of historical reporting.
Sebastopol Falls to Assault and Stomach Bitters Claim
The item touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as strengthening the body against malarial illness in emigrants heading to fever districts. It claims the tonic curbs dyspepsia rheumatic and new complaints nervousness constipation and biliousness and urges readers to stock up before travel.
Mr Cleveland Faces Retirement Gap At Enc y Ency
The notice notes Mr Cleveland will be fourteen days short of sixty years old at retirement, signaling a limited window before retirement from the ency.
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Cleveland
Dr Kline's Great Restorer Offered Free Trials
Advertisement notes free trials of Dr Kline's remedy at 931 Arcebbdt Philadelphia with a claim of no fits after first day and cures. Includes offer of a treatise and two trial bottles to cases.
Vague Quote on Military Spending Cited by Gladstone
Mr Gladstone notes that six or more nations together spend over 100000000 yearly on what they term their defences. The remark highlights the scale of global military expenditure and the burden on national treasuries.
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Mr. Gladstone
Syrup of Figs Promotes Permanent Constipation Cure
Advertisers claim Syrup of Figs permanently cures habitual constipation, asserting that other laxatives only provide temporary relief and can harm the body. The message targets well informed readers noting lasting benefits and deterring competing products.
Principles of Dental Surgery Elevates Dentistry as Surgery
Leonard Roeker in 1826 argues dentistry stands as an independent branch of surgery and should be treated as a distinct medical field rather than a mere adjunct.
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Leonard Roeker
Drovers' Bank Endorsed Chicago Stock Shippers Advertise
The Drovers' National Bank backs the Chi cago Drovers' Co which advertises three cattle salesmen, three hog salesmen, one sheep salesman, and a trained yard crew for handling live stock on arrival. Their financial standing is cited via the Drovers' National Bank.
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Drovers’ Ien Co
Chicago
Drovers’ National Bank
A Personal Matter In a London Banter Exchange
A humorously coded exchange where one asks the distance to Andross TH and the other replies about three miles. The caller seeks to see himself there, a playful bit of social wit set in a British voice.
Clark Bowles & Co. Livestock Commission Ad
The advertisement invites correspondence and consignments to Clark Bowles & Co. livestock commission merchants. They promise prompt and advantageous handling of all stock and claim reliability and strong facilities for management.
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Clark, Bowles & Co
Livestock Commission
Estate of Eben D. Jordan valued at seven million
The estate of the late Eben D. Jordan, prominent Boston merchant, is estimated at seven million dollars. The will and probate procedures are expected to proceed in the coming weeks, with heirs and executors named in legal filings.
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Eben D. Jordan
Boston
Cut and Slash cheroots offer value in small packs
A cigarette promotion notes Cut and Slash cheroots are as good as several five cent cigars. Three for five cents is advertised as a budget option for a good smoke.
Revenue Tied Half From Duties Last Year
The report shows not quite half of last year's revenue came from duties. The rest came from other sources, illustrating a mixed income base.
Hanson’s Magic Corn Salve Price 15 Cents
An advertisement touts Hanson’s Magic Corn Salve with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure. The remedy is marketed through druggists at a price of 15 cents.
Debt and spending figures cited in 1835 record
The source notes the U S debt at 87 513 and claims last year the United States spent 42 806 923 more than its receipts. A testimonial from D Albright of Mifflinburg Pa mentions Piso's Cure for Consumption as a cough remedy.
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United States
D. Albright
Mifflinburg, Pa
Coe's Cough Balsam Endorsed As Finest Remedy
An advertisement touts Coe's Cough Balsam as the oldest and best remedy that quickly breaks up a cold. It claims reliability and urges trial, referencing old coinage values of silver and gold per capita for 1867 and 1804.
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Coe
Laughing Gas and Witty Exchanges in Mild Jests
A collage of humorous短 quotes from newspapers and magazines includes quips on faith, charity, shopping, and manners. It features lines about paying tithes, umbrella costs, bread prices, awkward proposals, debts and credits, military exams, and a chase with hounds.
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Relief For Cold Weather Aches
Fine ice brings a surge of aches from rheumatic to toothache as dancers pay the piper. The piece proclaims St Jacobs Oil will cure such pains separately or collectively, urging an on with the dance despite frost and fatigue.
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St. Jacobs
Swellington at the soiree sparks a domestic reveal
In a tense drawing room moment Cooler privately suspects flirtation from a plain woman. He cautions Sir Swellington that the woman may be his wife, hinting at a hidden affair within a genteel gathering.
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Swellington
Mean Man in Silly Domestic Exchange
A terse dialogue fragment shows a tense domestic exchange with a woman claiming self-reliance in cooking and a man reacting to the idea of life insurance as a point of contention. The lines imply marital or household conflict and a coercive undertone.
Excursion Tickets Offered Across the South
A single fare round trip excursion allows travel from principal northern cities to Louisville & Nashville routes in Tennessee Alabama Mississippi Florida and part of Kentucky. Valid thirty days with stopovers allowed on the southbound trip. For details contact local agents or write C. P. Atmore Louisville Ky or Geo. B. Horner St. Louis Mo.
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Louisville & Nashville
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Florida
Kentucky
C. P. Atmore
Louisville, Ky
Geo. B. Horner
St. Louis
The Secret of Success in a Faked Interview
A staged interview boosted Jr Greatman’s fame though it was fake. Critics say the publicity harmed him, yet he quietly pursued the bright ideas attributed to him by the reporter.
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Mr. Greatman
Jumpuppe
Jasper
Joseph Day
Nashville
Tenn
Wall map of United States sought by Burlington Route
The Burlington Route offers a three by four foot wall map in seven colors mounted on rollers. It charts every state county and important town with rail lines, intended for households and businesses. Maps cost more than fifteen cents each. send stamps to J Francis G P and T A Omaha Neb.
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United States
Burlington
J. Francis
G. P
T. A
Omaha
Neb
Topeka Doctor Describes Youth with Alligator Like Skin
Physicians in Topeka Kansas report a young man with a bizarre skin condition described as resembling alligator hide. Doctors note the unusual texture and advise further medical evaluation to determine cause and treatment.
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Topeka
Kas
Burlington Route Offers Weekly Omaha to California Excursions
Comfort to California and economy are promised on the Burlington Route Personally Conducted weekly excursions leaving Omaha each Thursday morning. Through tourist sleepers are available from Omaha to San Francisco and Los Angeles with second class tickets accepted. Contact the local agent or J Francis G P T A Omaha Neb for tickets and berths.
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California
Burlington
Omaha
San Francisco
Los Angeles
J. Francis
G. P
T. A
Neb
Colorado Gold Mines The Gold Miner subscription offer
An appeal to gold mining enthusiasts to subscribe to The Gold Miner, an illustrated monthly paper published in Denver, offering news on Colorado mining progress. The ad encourages sending fifty cents for a one year subscription and hints at promotional slogans.
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Colorado
Gold Miner
Denver
Walking Pleasure Tarnished by Pests and Hindercorns
An old notice notes walking as possible pleasure but cites pests as a nuisance. It mentions Hindercorns as an available remedy in druggists for removal.
Mischievous Lee Youths Abduct Farm Horse
A group of local youths in Lee Massachusetts stole a neighboring farmer's white horse during a recent night. They painted the horse's head red and its tail blue, creating a patriotic display likely causing concern for the owner.
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Lee, Mass
Parker's Ginger Tonto Warns Soothing Health Claims
An advert touts Parker's Ginger Tonto as effective for colds, indigestion, pains, and overall weakness, claiming its use reveals more of its good qualities the more it is consumed.
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Parker
National convention news and world events items
The piece reports the Peoples Party convention set for St. Louis on July 22, describes international diplomacy over Africa, and notes political moves including raises in Republican and Democratic committees, a death of ex-congressman Frank Lawler, and various other global and domestic items.
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National
The
People’s Party
St. Louis
Germany
Great Britain
Africa
Harrison
Dimmick
T. B. Byrnes
Minneapolis
Republican National Committee
Iowa
Allison
Democratic National Committee
New York
Chicago
Frank Lawler
Tariff Receipts Hit 1890 Record Boost by 77 Million
In 1890 tariff receipts from imports stood at 77 million dollars more than the previous year, marking a substantial rise in revenue. The surge reflects ongoing tariff policy effects on trade and government finance.
Parker's Ginger Tonite
Parker's Ginger Tonic is praised for aiding weakness coughs colds stomach distress and nervous fits. The ad claims it is a household necessity and has earned gratitude from many hearts for its healthful effects.
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Parker
Tariff on Imports In U S Seldom Reaches Two Dollars Per Capita
The charge on imported goods into the United States stands at under two dollars for every inhabitant. This low levy highlights a minimal protection level or revenue impact on individuals and national trade.
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement and testimonials
An 1880s style advertisement offers a one hundred dollar offer for catarrh cure failure. It cites F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo and endorsements from Walding Kinnan & Marvin and other druggists. Claims hall's Catarrh Cure works internally on blood and mucous surfaces. price 75 cents per bottle. testimonials free.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Ohio
Illinois Coal Miners to Meet in Bartonville
Peoria Illinois January 20 a call has been issued for a mass meeting of the 3d district miners in Bartonville tomorrow. Over 100 miners in Peoria county are on strike against a wage cut while two mines have warned workers to accept the reduction or quit. The meeting aims to arrange terms for possible resumption of business.
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Illinois
Peoria
Ill
3D District of Illinois
Bartonville
Peoria County
In 1904 Only Eight Arses From I $13000, 000 in Bonds Must Redeem
In 1904 only eight parses from I 13000000 in bonds must redeem. The note appears garbled OCR about bond redemptions and totals.
Baby Teething Remedy Ad Ends on U S Debt Note
An old remedy for teething, Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children Teething, is cited. A line notes that France Russia Great Britain Austria Hungary Italy Spain and Prussia are the only nations deeper in debt than the United States.
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France
Russia
Great Britain
Austria- Hungary
Italy
Spain
Prussia
United States
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Harper’s Bazar
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Wool E. West
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N. W. Ayer & Son
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Jim Harr
Australia
Joe Choynsk
Maspeth
L. L
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King Prempeh
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Brazil
Trinidad
England
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Newfoundland
Venegmela Commission
Venezuela
London Daily News
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Turkey
American Academy
British Guiana
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Cuyuni River
Johannesburg
Pretoria
Martin Julian
Bob Fitzsimmons
San Antonio
el Paso
Fitzsimmons
Maher
Julian
Dan Stuart
Cedar City
Charles Gilbert
Fulton
Gilbert
Scott
HE Aermotor CO
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John W. Morria
Tae D. Ost
George Washington
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