Doan's Kidney Pills Offer Lasting Relief for Kidney Disorder
J W Walls of Lebanon Kentucky testifies Doan's Kidney Pills gave quick lasting relief from kidney irregularities and back pains after doctors failed. The ad notes the product price and availability. The piece also outlines a calendar watch with perpetual calendar features and market history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Walls
Lebanon
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
U Proprietors
Arkansas Traveler Responded In Rhymes From Missouri Pacific
The Arkansas traveler wrote back to H. C. Townsend G P A of the Missouri Pacific with a playful rhymed reply praising the train’s speed and service. The letter from A Passenjaire extols meals and rates, ends with a quip about a jealous sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacific
H. C. Townsend
St. Louis
Arkansas
Salzer Seeds Claim Record Oat Yields and More
The U S Department of Agriculture backs Salzer's New National Oats with historic 1903 yields across 30 states 150 to 300 bushels per acre. Salzer's seeds promise high per acre returns including Beardless Barley ERIS aE etic 121 bu Home Builder Corn 300 bu Speltz and Macaroni Wheat 80 bu Victoria Rape 60 000 Ibs Teosinte 169 000 lbs Billion Dollar Grass 50 000 lbs Pedigree Potatoes 1 000 bu. Send 10 cents to John A Salzer Seed Co La Crosse Wis for catalog and samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Salzer
Farmer
Victoria
John A. Salzer Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
Sympathy Pivot Between Charity Worker and Self Made Man
A charity worker accuses the self made man of lacking sympathy for the poor. He retorts that he does feel sympathy, countering the accusation in a terse exchange.
Young lawyer touts new office with alarm clock joke
A young lawyer boasts of opening an office and recalls buying an alarm clock. His friend jokes about rising early, and the lawyer reveals it rings when it is time to go home.
Provo Vegetarian Argues With Senator Smoot
In Provo Utah a vegetarian clashes with Senator Reed Smoot over meat ethics during a heated debate. The vegetarian claims eggs should not hatch into meat and the senator counters that the eggs he eats are boiled not raw.
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Provo
Utah
Reed Smoot
Japanese language test appointee before Harrison
The former question于 a presidential interview recalls asking a candidate to speak Japanese for a Yokohama posting. After a tentative claim of language ability, the president pressed for a spoken sample and the applicant struggled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
United States
Yokohama
Irving Questions Goodwin Bridge Incident
Sir Henry Irving in New York doubted Nat Goodwin's report of a narrow escape crossing Brooklyn Bridge while starring as Bottom in A Midsummer Night's Dream. He dismissed the tale as humbugged until confirmed, then quipped that it might have been one of Goodwin's midwinter night dreams.
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Sir Henry Irving
New York
Nat Goodwin
Brooklyn Bridge
Sir Henry
Goodwin
Try One Package Defiance Starch Guarantee
If Defiance Starch displeases you return it to your dealer. If it pleases you you receive one third more product for the same money. It promises satisfaction and will not stick to the iron.
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Defiance
Quote on kindness attributed to multiple figures on Devon tomb
The statement praising timely kindness is variably attributed to Stephen Grellet Sir Rowland Hill Edward Courtenay and the Earl of Devon and is said to be inscribed on the latter s tomb. It urges doing good to others in the only life one has and not delaying benevolent acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Grellet
Rowland Hill
Edward Courtenay
Earl of Devon
Toledo Dentist Praises Dodd's Kidney Pills Cure
Mr Harry L Lewis a Toledo Dentist reports kidney trouble relief after using Dodd's Kidney Pills He says he was bedridden for years and after six boxes his back pain night awakenings and overall health improved and he is completely cured Now he recommends the remedy to others.
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Toledo
Ohio
Harry L. Lewis
Sumit Street
Dodd
Women protest lack of grievance grounds in marriage
The complaint among many women about their husbands is that they provide no basis for grievances.
Union Pacific Lands Offered Across States At Set Rates
Union Pacific holds 400000 acres in Kansas wheat belt offered at six to nine dollars per acre. Colorado grazing land priced at 1.50, Nebraska ranch land 1.75, and Kansas ranch land 2.50 to 5 per acre. Terms specify one tenth cash with balance over ten years. Monthly excursions on the first and third Tuesdays. Union Pacific Land Agency, 228 South Street Des Moines Iowa.
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Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific
Great Wheat Belt
Kansas
Colorado
Nebraska
Kansas Ranch
Union Pacific Land Agency
Sth St
Des Moines
Woman Seeks Return After Kisses Stolen in Jest
A lighthearted tale follows a woman who enjoys having kisses stolen as a playful challenge to reclaim them, turning flirtation into a cheeky contest of pursuit and comeback.
New Clerk Quips About Political Job Change
A satirical exchange shows a clerk remarking he once had a political job before taking his current position, implying a shift from politics to regular work and suggesting the employer underestimated his abilities.
State Marshal Law Bill Moves Toward Legislature
Des Moines reports the state marshal convention approved a bill to create five district marshals with staggered initial terms and statewide authority. The plan tasks marshals with enforcing liquor laws, reporting to district attorneys, employing attorneys if needed, and maintaining accounts with the state auditor.
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Des Moines
Grinnell
State Treasury
State Senate
Highwayman Shootout Injures Des Moines Engineer
Charles Zwisler a Great Western engineer was held up and shot twice on Cherry street Des Moines last night at 8 30 oclock He escaped death with a skull base bullet and a hand wound The thieves took his watch and fled in two directions toward the west and east before he crawled to the Great Western round house for aid He had been en route to pull the 9 oclock passenger train to Kansas City and with officers and a physician on the scene the incident is under investigation.
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Charles Zwisler
Des Moines
Cherry Street
Eighth
Ninth Streets
Great Western Round House
Swisler
Round House
Union Depot
Kansas City
Zwisler
Stock surge rumor hits Des Moines investors
A wave of buying interest in The Cape Breton Coal and Iron Co. stock sweeps Des Moines. Rumors of a 25¢ per share rise draw eager bids around 15¢, with orders pouring in from across the state and several prominent Iowa men taking large positions. Full information is available by writing the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Cape Breton Coal & Iron Co
Iown
Prisoner Chapman Escapes in Transfer
Sholes, a 70 year old prisoner under Sheriff Lawrence of Aledo Illinois, escaped during a transfer and is wanted for a confidence game. He was recaptured later at Comanche.
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Clinton
Chapman
Sholes
Lawrence
Aledo
Lll
Comanche
Neola Farmer Injured in Straw Wagon Accident
J P Nelson a Danish farmer near Neola Iowa suffered a serious crash while loading straw. His team bolted and he was thrown breaking collar bone shoulder blade and humorous bone with heavy internal injuries. The incident occurred near this city.
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Neola
J. P. Nelson
Nelson
Panama Canal Debate and Food Bill Action Report
Senate discussions feature Senator Patterson blaming the president for Panama unrest and backing Nicaragua route, while the House passes the Pure Food bill by a wide margin. Subsequent reports cover Senate praise for Dolliver, and further House actions on army appropriations and naval inquiries.
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Washington
Senate
Patterson
Pratt
Connecticut
Panama Canal
Panama
Platt
Nicaragua
House
Senator Platt
Morgan
United States
Hull
Iowa
Parker
New Jersey
Price
Illinois
Williams
Dolliver
Gorman
Secretary of War
Attorney General
Dreyfus
Robinson
Dem
Indiana
War Department
Bureau of Ordnance and Fortifications
Langley
Congress
Sitka
Fort Liscum
Alaska
Secretary of the Navy
Defiance Starch and Cheney Catarrh Cure Ad Copy Fragment
Fragmentary 19th century advertisement text featuring Defiance Starch booster claims and Hall's Catarrh Cure by J. Cheney & Co. with notarized oath, Toledo endorsements, and consumer testimonials. Mentions Russell Bleaching Blue and various slogan lines. Includes defunct political quips and general product pitches.
Big seed offer from John A Salter Seed Co La Crosse Wis
The John A Salter Seed Co of La Crosse Wisconsin touts a remarkable seed catalog offer. They promise 2000 carrots 2000 celery and 1000 onions plus 1000 cabbages lettuce radishes and flowers with insured germination and a Berliner Cauliflower pack for 20 cents postage upon return notice. The ad ends with a remark about reputations being hard to live up to.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Salter Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
CW. N. U
Dr Fed Himself A Physicians Testimony On Grape Nuts
A veteran physician shares a near death experience and credits Grape-Nuts with restoring his health after three years of illness. He describes weight loss, liver troubles, and rapid recovery within two weeks, urging others to try the product and the accompanying Road to Wellville booklet. Government and medical authorities are not cited. the testimonial is from a Battle Creek based company endorsement.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Epidemic of rheumatism and patent medicine claims
An advertisement attacks rheumatism as sweeping the country and promotes Elimino Medicine Co. with a 1.00 price and added slogans. It also touts Defiance Starch and a remark on vanity among women, reflecting typical era marketing rhetoric.
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Elimino Medicine Co
Moines
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