Prodigal Son Talk and Trade Talk From Illinois Leader
Ma Mason of Illinois criticizes the free trade bill in a speech to Congress. He mocks postwar leaders, cites soap and brush duties to expose protectionist inconsistencies, and ends with anecdotes on names and politics while urging opposition to the measure.
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Ma. Mason
Illinois
Congress
Committee On Ways and Means
Moses
Grover Cleveland
Detroit
Abraham
Detroit Free Press
Affectionate Details of Frederick the Third and His Wife
The late Emperor Frederick the Third's enduring affection for his wife is recalled as a model of refinement. A gold chain with three lockets bearing her miniatures, worn in life, was placed in his coffin by her at the last moment, illustrating humane monarchic sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empeoror
Germany
Frederick the III
Dream Balm Praised For Catarrh Relief Amid Stated Dangers
The article argues nasal disease treatments should avoid irritating applications and touts Ely's Dream Balm as a radical, permanent cure. It notes past methods like douches and powders fail and cites testimonials. The piece ends with a humor gag about bricklayers in St. Louis.
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Ely
Woman Dies After Heavy Household Work
An Atchison Kansas woman endured a strenuous day of washing cooking and caring for a child and collapsed dead from over-exertion according to local reporting.
Donation party crushes a hopeful home in Life clipping
Martha learns from John that a donation party will accompany a blow to their happiness at home. Job calms Martha with a biblical reassurance as they face hardship and loss together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
John
Life
New Law Could Let Condemned Serve as Linemen
The Boston Prelude notes that once the electric spark death penalty law takes effect the state could save costs by allowing condemned prisoners to hire out as linemen for electric lighting firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devers
Boston
Prapscript
Dont you sing inquired at the hotel meeting
A playful exchange at the hotel between a musical young lady and a new arrival prompts a witty reply about the quality of singing. The young man declares that if she had heard him sing she would view him as enduringly clever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puck
Favorite Prescription Promises Relief for Woman Ailments
An advertisement touts Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for female disorders. It claims the remedy relieves unnatural discharges strengthens health and brings lasting comfort to women who have suffered from weakness and irregularities.
Electric Bitters praised as universal cure all remedies
Advertisers claim Electric Bitters cure liver and kidney diseases remove pimples boils salt rheum and other blood impurities drive malaria from the system prevent and cure malaria fevers relieve headaches consumption and indigestion with a satisfaction guarantee priced at 50 cents and one dollar at H K Dorrs Drug Store. The second passage notes rumors of Stanley's death in Africa lack basis and hope for his potential survival remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford
Potter Drugs& Chemical Co
Boston
Portier Drug and Chemical Co
Mass
H. K. Dorr
Stanley
Africa
Remarkable Cures Attributed to Hood's Sarsaparilla
Advert claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures prove its curative power in severe scrofula and salt rheum cases. It cites Miss Sarah C. Whittier of Lowell, Charles A. Roberts of East Wilson, and Willie Duff of Walpole as examples of dramatic improvement where other treatments failed.
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Hood
Sarah C. Whittier
Lowell
Mass
Charles A. Roberts
East Wilson
N. Y
Willie Duff
Walpole
A Bark Built by Stephen Girard Now in New Bedford
A Bark built by Stephen Girard in 1801 and used in his merchant service for thirty years has remained in the whaling business and is now in New Bedford. At eighty seven years old she remains sound and stout having been brought into port from her last voyage about two years ago with 1360 barrels of sperm and 180 barrels of whale oil aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Girard
Mew
Bedford
Hood's Sursaparilla Aids Distress After Eating
Distress after eating heartburn and indigestion are described as cured by Hood's Sursaparilla. The remedy is said to relieve sickness headaches and restore a good appetite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
The Duchess of Beaumariss Costume Request
London Punch quotes a jest about obtaining a card for the Duchess of Beaumariss's dance. The exchange notes the need to secure a costume or bonnet from her, as she only asks her customers for such items.
Lady of Howe Tramps Over Pie Bargain in Free Press
A humorous dialogue from the Burlington Free Press shows a Lady proposing to trade wood cutting for a shared pie with a tramp. The exchange highlights playful street banter and a rustic bargaining scene shaping the tale.
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Howe
Tramp
Lemme
Ekal
Burlington
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G. W. Blakeley, M. D
A. B. Frame
Athens
Ohio
Doo Park
Washington
Iist-Mi4
Amuel
Knowles
C.S. Welch
Welch
Charles Townsend
J. AW. Edgerton
Ownsend & Edgerton
SAT Law
Ws & Welch
Svante
Southeastern
U.S
Preme
John Welch
J.M. Welch
Allen Dion
Comrades Brows House
W. W. Watkins
Athens, Ohio
EAT Market
John Ring
J.S. Basom, D. D. S
J. E. Edmundson
Phoenix Block
A. Dille
Athens,ohio
Grrick-—-Perkins
Cornerstairs
the Bank OF Athens
United States
John Brown
J.D. Brown
Cashier
Presiden
Ist
Board of Examiners
Athens County
Eee
Nate
Stinson & Co
Portland
Livis
Lana Ane
Allet & Co
Adkdirens & Co
Mrssenger
G. Ahern
Dubois, Dodge Co
Ave
Ida May Bass
Ollive Branch P.co
Miss
Geo. Campbell
Washington D.C
Potter Drug and Chemical CO
Dale
B. F. Johnson
J. W. Johnson
Stewart
City Hall
E. S.N. Hobson
NeeUee
William Wilson
Thomas Teadrow
Court of Conmon
George Vandike
Glenwood
Mason County
West Virginia
John Vandike
Rome Township
Said County
Sec
Ohio Company
E. A. Guthrie
Pitt's
E. H. Moore
Oho
Hannah
Adam
Eve
Napoleon Bonasparte
Lincoln
Hamlin
Abraham Lincoln
Maine
Samuel Shafer
Columbus
Cincinsnati Commercial Gazette
Lin~coln
Lincoln Hamlin
Judiciary Committee
United States Senate
Melville D. Fuller
Cleveland
Omaha
St. Louis
Uta A
E. A. Phillips
M. Phillipra
Alt'y At Law Notary Public
Omni RD
Great West Ee
E. A. Phillips & CO
Bird Cury
Cheyenne Co
Kansaa
Golden
Priet
Olden
Menderson
Minear
Nature
Nature's Aid
Mrs. B
Mr. W
Nature’s Aid Pills
Mates. i
Peart
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