Character Sketch of Benjamin F Wade by Colonel Cyril Harkins
A compact portrait of Benjamin F Wade tracing his origins in Massachusetts around 1800, early labor and teaching to support himself in Ohio, then law study and rapid rise. The sketch praises his physical and moral courage, disdain for interference, loyalty to principle, and opposition to extending or returning enslaved people, framing Wade as a brave, blunt defender of liberty.
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Erie Canal
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Wm. Hawkins
McConnelsville
Union
Wade of Ohio: senator who fought fugitive slave law
The long account recalls James Whitcomb Wade? Wade of Ohio as a staunch opponent of the Fugitive Slave Law of 1859 and defender of human rights. It chronicles his rise from state judge to United States senator from 1851 to 1869, his battles with southern and northern opponents, and his steadfast stance against slavery expansion. Wade’s career highlights include his reelection, his role in Kansas Nebraska debates, and his lasting influence in Ohio politics.
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Jefferson
Painkiller claims to restore motion and strength
An old advertisement extols Perry Davis Painkiller as a universal remedy for rheumatism and stiffness, claiming it frees joints and empowers movement. The copy invokes Emerson to boost confidence, urging sufferers to rely on the product for renewed vigor and upright posture.
Woman Suffragists Hold Annual Convention in Washington
The National American Woman Suffrage Association closed its annual meeting February 18 in Washington DC after seven days. Delegates from 44 states and the District of Columbia attended, with international representation from Venezuela, Chili, Porto Rico, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Turkey, Austria, Russia, Australia, England and Canada. Senator McPatterson of Colorado praised the vote’s benefits and an international association with nine countries was discussed. The convention planned to meet in New Orleans in March 1903.
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National American Woman Letfrage Association
Washington, D.C
First Presbyterian Church
District of
Coluntia
Venezuela
Chili
Porto Rico
Sweden
Norway
Germany
Turkey
Austria
Russia
Australia
England
Canada
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Indy
France
Belgium
Switzerland
Japan
China
Ciny Macauty
FL CL. Whitney
Thomas MoPatterson
Colorado
Timat
Miss Anthony
Carrie Chapman Catt
Buffin
Louisiana
New Orleans
Habson
Nerve Pills Gain Public Notice In Athens and Martinsburg
Reprints home testimonials from Mrs. A. Cone of Martinsburg Ohio praising Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills for nervousness dizziness and insomnia. The ad cites 66 cents per box and urges readers to watch the portrait and signature on packages. A moral anecdote from a New York Times note on kindness on a Madison Avenue street follows, about a conductor aiding an elderly crutch user after a rough encounter.
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New York Times
New-York Tribune
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GER and Herald
Tome Messen
Athens
Southern Railway winter reform booklet offer from St Louis
The passage touts a newly issued Southern Railway passenger department booklet about winter travel changes. It invites readers to obtain a copy by sending a two cent stamp to George B. Allen in St Louis. The text also mentions Grovec in France and a catalog of factory content related to distillation fragrances from orange jasmine rose violet cassia tuberose and other plants.
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Grovec
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Conteins
A Heart Tonic Headache Wafers Ad Ends
An old advertisement touts Clinic Headache Wafers as a guaranteed cure for headaches and claims they are a heart and nerve tonic. The pitch promises one trial will convert buyers and prices them at 10 cents at C B Henderson's. The ad ends with a quotation about blessings and value from Honnooh Moore.
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C. B. Henderson’s
What Shell We Have for Dessert This Day
A dated note presents a dessert idea ready in two minutes with no baking, using hot water to cool, featuring flavors Lewun Orange Raspberry and Amberts. An anecdote praises Jen-O, a young performer who appeared in London theater at age twelve four years ago. Short column mentions headaches from poor ventilation and lifestyle, promoting Krause Headache Capaulen as quick relief.
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Jen-O
Fiayuru
Misa L. Hughes
London
Millions Put to Work in New Century Demand
Advertisement notes a booming demand for workers and promotes Rare Beto g's New Life Pills as a remedy for constipation headaches biliousness and stomach liver and kidney troubles. Packaged as a patent medicine, it claims 25 cents at WH McKee's drug store.
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