Benson's Plaster Claims Superior Pain Relief
The advertisement extols Anson's Porous Plaster as superior for pain relief and healing, urging use for coughs, chest diseases, rheumatism, neuralgia, and other winter ailments. It warns against Capsicum, Strengthening, or Belladonna plasters and promotes Benson's Plaster as genuine, with awards cited and prepay postage on orders in the United States. Seabury & Johnson, Mfg. Chemists, NY.
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Cbanson
Anson
Benson
Tenison
Pastore
Benyon
United States
Seabury & Johnson, Mfg. Chemists
N.Y
Local Brevities From Various Ohio Communities
J H Brown formerly B&O agent now in Cincinnati. Mrs Cutcheon to visit Washington DC and attend inauguration with husband. Log an changes in railroad runs including Smith, McBride, and Barre. Pomeroy grants right of way for a telephone line between Tuppers Plains and Coolville. Mrs Lillian T Wood reappointed Washington County official court stenographer with raise. T E Cray of Muskingum Coffin Co dies after throat cut and fall from hotel window in St Paris. Knights of Pythias to install officers Feb 22 with banquet. Cornerstone of Washington County court house planned for April with Masonic lodge involvement. George Woods convicted of burglary in Pomeroy, sentenced to ten years. Miscellaneous: grip victims and recoveries noted, including Dr Miles remedies and regional updates.
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Tatt Road
Sniverly
Bert Barre
J. R. Smith
Barnes
Frank McBridg
Smith
Logan
McBride
Logan Democrat
J. P. Parrish
Tuppere Plains
Coolville
Tuppers’ Plains
Pomeroy Leader
T. E. Cray
Muskingum Coffin Co
Zanesville
St. Parle
Champaign County
Ohio
Knights of Pythias
F. E. Goldsberry
J.L. Henry
Washington County
New Court House
American Union Lodge No. 1
Mazons
Masonic Lodge
Weat
Alleghenies
George Washington
Grand Lodge
George Woods
Canaanville
J. M. Wood
Pomeroy
Woods
Schwegman & Roedile
Watkins
Williams
Booth and Richard III in Amy Lestie’s Some Players
Amy Lestie notes Edwin Booth’s depiction of Richard III was frank and jerky. A live incident has the audience laughing as Booth, after curtain, quips about a “25 cent man” seized in a fit and urges paying more for actors less prone to distraction.
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Booth
Richard
Amy Lestie
Edwin Booth
Stehard
Gue Ulsht
Super
Gmld
Ribbonette and News of Dr Miles Nervine in Mop Up Notes
A mix of product notes and health updates appears. Ribbonette described as scented heart belt sachet material used in underwear and Christmas wrappings. Personal notices report J. W. Udy recovering in Des Moines Iowa using Dr Miles Nervine along with Harriet Jackson Galen Humphrey Prosecuting Attorney Charles L. DeWaele also cited. Legislative update notes amended revenue reduction bill in Senate during the week, with beer tax discussion and House stance.
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Super Darity
Senate
House
Grain-O Tea and Health Endorsement Letter
A letter from FE Myers of Wasu Hindon DC Genesee Pure Food Co Le Roy praises Grain-O as superior solid grain beverage for health and children. The note, signed Fe Myers, urges use of Grain-O over others. Separate text mentions rapid progress in both House and Senate on the regular appropriation bill ahead of session adjournment.
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Wasu Hindon
D.C
Genessee Pure Food Co
le Roy
FE. Myers
House
Senate
A Fireman's Close Call and a Life Restored by Bourne Bitters
Fireman C W Bellamy of Burlington Iowa recalls a near fatal ordeal at work. After enduring pain and weakness he credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health and vitality. The ad promises relief for sickly people and offers a 50 cent bottle from W H McKee. The note adds a scientific aside about rhizopods and ocean shells.
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C. W W. Bellamy
Burlington
Iowa
W. H. McKee
Pneumonia Prevented by Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy
A historic note claims pneumonia can be prevented by timely use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It states the remedy, widely used during La Grippe epidemics, prevented pneumonia in reported cases and praises its cures of colds and grip. Sold by W. H. McKee.
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W. H. McKee
Paris Provides Free Sulphurous Baths for Lead Workers
Public authorities in Paris supply gratuitous sulphurous baths to workers handling lead. Experiments are under way in India using locust fungus to combat a pest. Mexico counts about 25,000 former U S residents, and every renowned ancient city lay near the Seacra river.
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Paris
India
Education in Porto Rico and a Digressive Kitchen Tale
The article discusses the high cost of schooling in Porto Rico as it moves toward U S style education and mentions Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for various ailments. It then recounts a dramatic 1891 near-drowning incident in a bog near Cornwall and a testimonial for Dr Miles Heart Cure, followed by a note on Raby Castle’s vast kitchen in England and a historical feast of knights.
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Porto Rico
Cornwall
Nev. S. Barkus-Geald
Belng
Redimire
Mr. Barlog-Gould
Dr. Miles
D. Holman
Irasburg, Vt
England
Raby Castle
New York Tribune
To Stop a Cold with Foley’s Honey and Tar
An advertisement claims Foley s Honey and Tar stops a cold if taken after exposure or at onset. It asserts the remedy never fails and attributes the message to C B Henderson. The text then shifts to note there are 110 000 Sunday schools in the United States with
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Foley
C. B. Henderson
United States
La Grippe Quickly Cured by Cough Remedy Claim
F L Hewett of Winfield Illinois recalls a 1890 1898 bout with La Grippe. He used Chamberlains Cough Remedy two bottles which cured the cold and stopped coughing and he has remained healthy. The ad asserts the remedy wards off pneumonia and is pleasant to take. Sold by W H McKee.
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la Grippe
F. L. Hewett
Winfield
Chamberlain's
Grippe
Chamberlain
W. H. McKee
Simplicity In Funerals And The Egalitarian Burial Idea
In a Jewish American perspective the ancient burial rites valued simplicity. The inexpensive coffin and uniformity among mourners underlined equality in death, contrasting with wealthier fineries that impoverish the poor to imitate richer neighbors.
What Shall We Have for Dessert Jell O Appeal
A family daily prompt suggests trying Jell O as a quick delicious dessert. No baking required, just add hot water and set to chill. Flavors include lemon orange raspberry strawberry. Available at grocers for a few cents.
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Cts
Salmon fry fed on salmon heads and tails in Oregon
Salmon fry in Oregon are fed on canned heads and tails of salmon until they are large enough to be released into the river. The practice uses discarded portions to nourish young fish before stocking efforts begin.
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Oregon
McKinley backs bills on Philippine development and law
President McKinley urges Congress to authorize a civil government and aid Philippine development. The Philippine Commission presses Spooner Act passage, cites need for civil law, mining and land laws, banking and currency rules. Senate prospects vary as Lodge's committee weighs the best path forward.
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McKinley
Congress
Root
Philippine Commission
Philippines
Lodge
Philippine Committee
Senate
Hila
Bucklen's Arnica Salve praised for cures worldwide
An advertisement extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve as superior for cats corns burns boils sores felons ulcers tetter salt rheum fever sores chapped hands and piles with a cure guaranteed. It also notes W H McKee's glucose from corn starch and praises Foley's Kidney Cure based on a Paducah testimonial from C B Henderson.
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Bucklen
W.H. McKee
Bell Gwynn and cider in 17th century gossip
A Philadelphia Ledger excerpt discusses Nell Gwynn’s crossing from English to American stage careers and notes cider from the Wye Ita valleys as enhancing beauty. It claims complexion, color, and radiance result from Guest cider, linking a “beauty witch” to Charles II and Nell Gwynn as a Mercian. The Hudson River length is also given as 400 miles.
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Bell Gwynn
Nell Gwynn
Wye
Ita
Charles 11
Nell Gwyne
Philadelphia Ledger
Hudson River
Lakes
Edinburg Castle public house to be hauled down in Strand
The Edinburg Castle public house in the Strand, London, is to be demolished. London County Council must pay compensation of 24,500 pounds.
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Edinburg Castle
The
Strand
London
London County Council
How to Cure the Grip and a Note on Broadwater Rectors
The article advises staying home and using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to prevent pneumonia, claiming wide use and perfect recovery. It also notes Broadwater term in Worthington England with only two rectors in the 1800s, the last appointed in 1853.
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Broadwat Tern
Worthington
England
Rarest British fish and colonial medal plans
The text notes the rarest British deep sea fish with only 16 records in a century and mentions Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills for health. It also cites Mecca pilgrimage restrictions due to infected India areas, cough cures, Foley's Honey and Tar preventing pneumonia, and New Zealand's plan to strike 140,000 war commemorative medals for schoolchildren at about £12,000 total.
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New Zealand
Botanic Blood Balm cures many blood and skin diseases
An advertisement promotes Botanic Blood Balm as a universal remedy for ulcers skin sores eczema scrofula itching and a range of blood disorders. The copy claims permanent cures with large bottle dosing and free trial offers, cites testimonials and a 30 year test period, and mentions unrelated public baths cost figures.
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Drugatores
Atlanta
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J.H. Brown
Marietta
Cincinnati
C. T. M. Cutcheon
Washington, D.C
Lillian T. Wood
W. E. Nichelle
St. Louis, Mo
F. Coyle
Canton
Miles
J. W. Udy Jas
Des Moines
Miles’ Nervine
Harriett Jackson
Bowling Green
Galen Humphrey
Nervine
Wareham
Maso
Charles L. DeWaele
Hoscommon, Mich
Miles Nervine
Mexico
Seacra River
Dr. King
Milania
China
Trafic
W. L. Yancey
Paducah
CV Cauvouucuncr
Savalaaalun
Afar Aran
Aig
Sue He
Benna
Praetor Jatlionte
Celi
Wilts
Setyaur Fyrinse
Columbus
Charleston
W.va
Keak
Moulton Houk
Geo
Toledo
Hood
Mecca
Glascow
John Selloes
Jonzaon
Joboyou
the. Johnson Laboratories
Tac
PraLa
Mnckee
DEUG
Athens
Chillicothe
Purvershareerran
Gandse
Fastmail
St. Louis
New York
Dally
Parkersburg
Basten Wassee Veg eeSron
Xaat Mail
St. Foner Ercece
Wall Mall
O.P. Mocanis
Hocking Valley Railway
Detroit
Michigan
Canada
Chicago
St Paul
Heres City
Nario’ Ue
W. H. Fisher
Ges. Pass
Tkt. Agi
Alnece
Poledo
Rt A
Athena
Rd Moore
Cleveland
Hoster Bounge
Martot Oe
Mane
Eee FH
H.C. Vincent
Cincinnati & Muskingum Valley Railroad Co
Lancaster
Athevesy
C.om. Sexworr
FP. M. Wrexissey
Gen'l Ticket
Samuel McKnight
Connell Mines
Taylor County
West Virginia
Lilie McKnight
Aintim
Nel Krniskt
Court of Common Athena County
Wilifa A
Arlaeneys
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