Elks Ball Invites Athens Residents In Marietta
Local brevities report Athens residents invited to the Elks ball in Marietta on the 20th at the elegant Dik's ball and club house. Joby R K Andrews of Dekalb Missouri, a former Ames township resident, claims continued Republican faith and plans to vote McKinney. Fred Israel, Marietta music dealer, narrowly survived a revolver incident when E A Rowland allegedly pressed a pistol to Israel's chest three times but failed to fire.
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Athens
Elks Bal
Marietta
Fred Israel
E. A. Rowland
Israel
Rowland
Robbed the Grave and Health Promises Hype
A Philadelphia man credits Electric Bitters with reviving his health after a grave illness, claiming a full recovery after three weeks. The ad-like notice promotes the remedy at W H McKee’s drug store, alongside other items and public notices about elections, cholera remedies, and child labor laws in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
Philadelphia
W. H. McKee
What Shall We Have for Dessert Today
There is a steady progress in prosperity in France shown by rising meat consumption and falling bread usage. A family question, what to serve for dessert, is suggested with a quick Jell-O treat prepared in two minutes with hot water and chilling. Flavors include Lemon Orange and Tangerine. Available at grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tagg
France
To Stop a Cold With Foley's Honey and Tar
Advice to take Foley's Honey and Tar after exposure or early symptoms to stop a cold. Mentions C B Henderson and a note about autumn weather bringing rain that freezes into ice as cold air moves down.
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Foley
C.B. Hender
First Woman Engineer To Be Licensed In Ohio
Meigs County report notes Miss Naveda Stout daughter of Noah Stout miller at Dyesville earned the state’s first engineering license after same exam as men. She ran the mill engine fired the boiler and supervised the entire mill with a polished, quiet engine room. Ebright praises her license and qualifications. Also ad and a political endorsement comment critiquing federal injunctions in the Chicago platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph M. Ebright
Collier
Naveda Stout
Noah Stout
Dyesville
Meigs County
Ebright
Miss Stout
Miss
Stout
Ohio State Journal
It Heals the Lungs Foley's Honey and Tar Adverts
An era of health claims promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs with promises of relief and healing. endorsements from C B Henderson and others, including a Bridgemen's Union practice and a Erie newsdealer's praise. The piece interweaves medical product promotion with unrelated remarks about land rights in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Chas. Bender
Erie
C. B. Henderson
August Flower Promoted by Professor Houton
Professor Houton notes global use of Green's August Flower for dyspepsia liver and stomach issues and constipation. He claims tourists and office workers benefit, with sample bottles at C B Henderson's and wide dealer availability. The piece contrasts this with German waiter wage questions and cautions against inferior cold remedy substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Houton
Green
C B. Henderson's
Grain-O Endorsement From Davie Crry Letter
Davie Crry of Nebraska writes praising Genessee Pure Food Co. Grain-O from Le Roy New York. He says a brother once drank coffee and fell ill, but after switching to Grain-O the brother recovered and remains healthy. Letter dated April 1 1900.
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Davie Crry
Neb
Genessee Pure Food Co
le Roy
N.Y
Lillie Socher
Democratic tariff vote blamed for sugar trust profits
A political opinion piece attacks the Democratic Wilson tariff as enriching the sugar trust and sparking Bryan free trade that shuttered factories, threw workers out of jobs, and worsened urban poverty, urging a vote against Bryan and for hard times.
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Bryan
Democratic Trust
Doan's Ointment Proved Effective by Boston Merchant
Doan's Ointment relieves itching and cures skin irritation quickly. Mr F W Dobbs of the Boston Music Store Salem Ohio testifies to positive relief from severe rectal irritation after trying the preparation. Sold by all dealers for 60 cents a box, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for the U.S. Remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
F. W. Dobbs
Boston Music Store
Salem
Doan
Doen
Price Co
Price
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U.S
Quiet Cincinnati Returns Shape Local Vote As Offices Face Competition
Tr and Republicans see rising registration in Cincinnati precincts while Democratic precincts report declines. Voters align with advancing local interests ahead of elections as campaigns remain understated but convictions drive participation.
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Cincinnati
Bright's Disease and Kidney Health Ad Explains Cure
An old advertisement links Bright's disease to lifestyle and exposure. It claims Foley's Kidney Cure prevents Bright's disease and all kidney or bladder disorders if taken timely. It urges using only this remedy. A quote from William McKinley is included about liberty under law.
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Bright
Foley
C. B. Henderson
William McKinley
Annie Sprinffer Recovers from Hacking Cough with New Discovery
Philadelphia resident Annie Sprinffer reports Dr Kings New Discovery cured her long hacking cough and chest pain, allowing her to sleep soundly. The ad claims the remedy treats throat chest and lung troubles with a trial at W H McKee's drug store.
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Annie E. Sprinffer
Philadelphia
New Discovery
Dr. Kings
W. H. McKee
C K Grandin Endorses Chamberlain Cough Remedy at Ontario Drug Store
A Ontario New York pharmacist recalls a winter day when a disappointed customer sought a cough medicine. He recommended Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, offering a refund if not satisfied after a fair trial. The customer returned with a friend and advised others to buy the remedy. It is sold by W H McKee.
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C.K Grandin
Ontario
N.Y
Chamberlain
W. H. McKee
The Trust Issue and Democratic Defensive Stance
The piece argues the Democrats face a strong anti trust challenge noting New York area leaders as ice trust organizers and Senator James Jones of Arkansas as cotton trust promoter. It cites the Sherman act and Republican pushes to amend the Constitution against trusts, claiming Democratic congressmen blocked a two thirds majority, complicating antitrust messaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James Jones
Arkansas
Congress
Trusts in Germany and Europe Hint at Monopolies
Bryan accuses Republicans of promoting trusts as a product of protective tariffs. The Berlin Kreuz Zeitung notes industrial competitors are forming alliances, creating powerful monopolies to fleece unorganized firms, a trend it sees as a defining force of the era and century ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Bryan
Republican Party
Europe
Berlin
Kreuz Zeitung
Blood Balm Cure Promises Health From Disease
An unsolicited advertise ment extols Botanic Blood Balm as a universal cure for blood diseases and skin ailments. It touts free trial bottles, testimonials, and broad claims of permanent healing, urging readers to write for personal medical advice. Also notes annual crime report changes from Boston Criminal Court.
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Iisa
Co. Avianta
Free Sample of Bosachee's German Syrup Offered at Henderson’s
An adult with a cold or bronchial ailment who visits C. B. Henderson's will receive a free sample bottle of Bosachee's German Syrup. Each person may obtain only one bottle, and children receive it with parental order. Also mentions Belgian hare shipments to the country.
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C. B. Henderson’s
Bosachee
Biemark's Iron Nerve and Health Claims Ad
An old advertisement extols vigor via Dr King’s New Life Pills and Hood’s Sarsaparilla. It links nerve strength to digestion and blood purity, noting cost and local seller W. H. McKee. It also mentions Lambeth Palace architecture and English fishing fleets in passing.
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Hood
Dr. King
W. H. McKee’a
Change of name sought for Chicago street Fake Street
Residents of Chicago petition city officials to rename Fake Street, a name dating from before it gained contemporary notoriety, likely tied to a Scottish term for a stratum of stone.
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Chicago
Fake Street
Banner Salve Guarantee Promises Full Refund
An advertisement from Banner Salve makers promises a full refund if the product fails to treat burns, cuts, sores, ulcers, tester, eczema and related skin diseases. The undersigned authorized guarantor backs the claim and emphasizes money back if ineffective. During 1891 to 1895, Bryan served in Congress as 49 trusts formed or reorganized with $830,766,950 capital, yet he did not oppose them.
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U. B. Henderson
Mr. Bryan
Congress
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Wilbur
Wilburs
Withur Seed Meal Co
Milwaukee
Wis
United States
China
Philippines
M. E. Lowther
Centervile
Iowa
W. H. Meec
Switzertann
Northumberland
Durham
England
Ohio
Bridgemen’s Union
Henderson
Bright's
Strades
San Francisco
California
Dominion of Canada
Ottawa
Fordville, Ky
Mircéllaneous
B. Henderson
Biemark’s Iron Nerve
Lambeth Palace
Wales
Pain
Stevenniec
Banger
Jee
Ibarth
Becclstor
O. S-W.ry
Chillicothe
Portersburg
Fastmail
St. Louis
Athena
Parkersburg
Fast Mail
Parkers
Burg
W.R. Moore
O. P. McCurrr
A.m
Aan
Cincinnati & Muskingum Valley Railroad Co
Lancaster
C.M. Burnett
M. Wiurixsom
Mott's
Henderson's Drug Store
Notre VE
Board of Beanivers
Coultrap
Chek
Hocking Valley’ Railway
Columbus
Toledo
Detroit
All Points
Michigan
Canada
Kansas City
Denver
Hocking Valley
H. Fisher
Gen
Atkins Ag
Ape
Tors Aes
Moore
Toledo, O., Columbus, Marietta
Charleston, W. VA
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