Medical Discovery claims gly cerine benefits in coughs and digestion
An article extols alycerine in Dr. Pierce's medicines, claiming it enhances native root extracts and outperforms alcohol. It is said to aid Black Cherry bark Moodroot Golden Seal Stone Queen's roots, subdue coughs and bronchial issues, and improve appetite and digestion while building strength. It notes limited efficacy for advanced consumption and cites Dr. Kinley Howood of Bennett College Chicago and Dr. Graves of Buffalo for testimonials.
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Pierce
Hae
Sheerdl
Kinley Howood
Bennett P College
Chicago
Indy
RV. Fraves
Buffalo
Bank clerk Bertha foils bandits in frontier town tale
In Kenton City a nineteen year old bank clerk Bertha defends the vault from Butte Bill and gang, uses a gun, and collaborates with a railroad detective who poses as a reward-seeker. After a melee and capture, they share a hunt for thieves and later marry using the reward for their honeymoon.
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Bertha
Butte Bill
Bill
Buite
Greg Hallett
How to Avoid Appendicitis and Laxative Remedy Claim
The piece promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for chronic constipation and asserts frequent appendicitis victims are constipated. It claims the product stimulates liver and bowels, is mild and pleasant, and advises refusing substitutes.
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Orino
Elam, Ordway & Houser
Audience banter backs a Shakespeare moment
The late Thomas Keene faced an audience heckle during Richard II as he cried for a horse. A spectator quipped about a donkey and Keene replied with a dry invitation to join the stage.
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Thomas Keene
Mr. Keene
The New Pure Food and Drug Law Notice
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. Elam Ordway & Houser.
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Foley
Elam
Ordway & Houser
This Date in History Highlights 18th–20th Century Events
A compact chronicle lists notable events and birth and death entries from 1755 to 1905. It mentions Simon Kenton born, Bishop Heber's death, Leonidas Livingston born, Lord Loreburn born, Admiral Ross's death, occupations of Petersburg and Richmond, Antioch earthquake, Shawneetown flood, Victoria's Ireland visit, US-Spanish treaty move, Atlantic City fire, and Roosevelt’s 1905 trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Kenton
Bishop Heber
Cieenland
Tey Mountains
Leonidas F. Livingston
Georgia
Lord Loreburn
England
Sir J. C. Ross
Petersburg
Richmond
Antioch
Ohio River
Shawneetown
Ireland
United States
Atlantic City
Roosevelt
Washington
Texas
Colorado
The Value of an Opinion in a Father’s Business
A tale from Jonas Howard in the Chicago Tribune describes a young man who returns home to repair his father’s failing business. He steadies assets, repays creditors, but a local bank collapse leads to his forced assignment while townspeople blame him for wrecking the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonas Howard
Chicago Tribune
Doan's Kidney Pills End Backache and Urine Woes
An advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co as a remedy for kidney secretions and back pain. Testimonial from W Mayfield of 1207 Sixteenth Street claims relief within forty eight hours after using the product bought at J L Wikle's drug store. Sold everywhere price fifty cents. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Mayfield
Sixteenth Street
Dean
J. L. Wikle
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
United States
Doan
New Milk Joke Variant Recounts Story Told by Nurse
A south side man recalls a bedtime story told by his nurse, a small negro girl, featuring a milk and water joke. He notes the milkman did not laugh at the tale. The retelling highlights casual racial language and humor from the Kansas City Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Kansas City Times
Judge at Dinner Reads Biscuit Tease in Ledger
A Philadelphia Ledger item recalls a moment at a judge's dinner in a new household when the young housekeeper asks if he has tried her biscuits. The judge replies that he has not but suspects they may be worth trying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Ledger
Steamer Impresses on First Voyage in Heavy Seas
A Chicago Tribune marine reporter notes the new steamer performing well on its maiden trip. The captain, asked about sea conditions, replies it handles the heavy seas better than the passengers area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicaco Tribune
Women in Hospitals and the Pinkham Remedy
A discussion notes many hospital surgeries on women arise from neglect of female health. It praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a preventative and curative treatment, citing letters from women who avoided operations and recovered health through the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydig E. Pinkham
Mrs Pinkham Invites Women for Personal Health Advice
Mrs Pinkham offers free advice to women suffering from any form of female weakness. Communicate promptly to Lynn Massachusetts with symptoms to locate the trouble and receive guidance from her vast experience. Her advice is free and always helpful.
Opening of Louisiana horticultural society meeting draws large crowd
Special to the Star reports a large and representative attendance at the opening of the annual Louisiana horticultural society meeting in Lake Charles Louisiana on April 3.
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Anniston
Ala
Zea
Lake Charles
The
Louisiana Horticultural Society
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J. W. Leeth
H. D. McCarty
Incram
Anniston Oak Tannery
W. M. Schroeder
Mateuffe
Alamnay
Kenton
Lonch
Tiwalt
Margaret Tierney
W. 25Th Street
New York
Chas. A.rockwood
Louisiana Fruit Growers
Carolina
Express
Casper
North Carolina
Virginia
West Virginia
Adams
Southern Express
Mississippi River
Casper Co., Inc
Roanoke
Winston-Salem
N.C
U. S
6Th Dist
First National Bank
M. B
Wellborn
W. W. Stringfellow
Vice Press
H. A. Young
A. J. Goodwin
W. H. McKleroy
Trustes
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