Favorite Prescription Promises Relief for Female Ailments
A historical ad purports Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription cures menstrual disorders and general female disease. It claims long-term suffering from irregularities and drains can end, with testimonials of dramatic health returns after using the medicine and pellets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Avery
Rs. M. PF
Long
le Loup
Franklin Co
Xine
Pierce Askin
Dr. Pierce
Fatal Wreck Near Brockton Claims Three. Woman Bleeds Out
Coast train No 18 westbound on the Great Northern railway wrecked at Brockton 235 miles east of Havre early today. Three killed and several injured. Victims include Mrs Watson, her mother, and an unnamed Russian child. Deaths due to a severed jugular from flying glass. cause traced to a broken track as the train passed a switch. The injured are expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Burbageton
Quincy
Herexa
Mon
Great Northern Railway
Brockton
Havre
Watson
Burlington Passenger Train Wreck Near Kirkwood
The Chicago Burlington and Quincy fast mail No. 15 left Chicago at 9:15 last night and wrecked two miles west of Kirkwood. Fireman Shannon was killed and Engineer Samuel Dove was badly hurt as the engine jumped the track and burned two mail cars. Main line trains were delayed and rerouted via Oquawa and Keithsburg.
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Burlington
Bertixatoy
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Chicago
Kirkwood
Shannon
Samuel Dove
Oquawa
Keithsburg
Alabama Battleship to Test Guns and Turrets
The U S battleship Alabama sailed from League Island for New York for trials on its propulsion and gun turrets. After initial checks she will head farther out to sea for testing and a report to the navy department. a satisfactory outcome may send her to Hampton Roads to join the North Atlantic squadron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pintapetrnia
United States
Alabama
League Island Navy Yard
Veurel
Navy Department
Hampton Roys
North Atlantic
Four Robbers Hold Entire Town At Bay
Four masked men robbed the private bank of John Doerschuck in Shaneville Ohio at about 4 AM. They blew the safe with nitroglycerine then fled on a Wheeling and Erie hand car with $3,000 to $4,000. A shotgun battle with two guards and residents followed. bullets and a bloodhound pursuit continued toward Baltic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana Dover, O
Shanesville
John Doerschuck
Wheeling and Erie
John Rhodes
Rhodes
Mary Knowles
Doorschuck
Rar
Baltic
Possess How
Oloodhound
British Flag Omission Sparks Washington Debate
In Washington on December 13 the House decoration plan drew attention after flags of Britain Germany France Russia and others were to be displayed. A misunderstanding led to bunting covering the British jack while other flags remained visible, but officials called it an unimportant error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washngton
House of Representatives
Holiday recess adopted as war revenue bill debated
The House approved a holiday recess from December 21 to January 3 upon Payne of New York's motion. Before resuming COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE consideration of the war revenue reduction bill, general debate was set to close at 2 PM and private pension business was postponed to Saturday while the revenue debate continued.
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Washiwatox
House
Payne
New York
Forewarned Forearmed blood purifier ad promises health
An 8. 8. blood purifier ad extols the benefits of a tonic made from roots and herbs. It claims to cleanse the blood of impurities, support digestion and nerves, and aid old people and children without minerals. Testimonials tout cures for skin troubles and liver and throat ailments, inviting readers to request a free book and medical advice from The Swift Specific Co. Atlanta GA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi Bi Jed
Zeyh
Baby Found Dead in Foundry Street Bed
Coroners jury empanelled to investigate the death of an 11 month old baby found dead in a bed on Foundry Street. The jury returned a verdict that the child died from unknown causes. The notice then shifts to an advertisement promoting Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Co and a Christmas sale at M. M. Arnold's with various fruits and confections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foundry Strovt
California Fig Syrup Co
Mahara's Minstrels to Appear at Opera House
Mahara's Minstrels, a celebrated troupe, will perform at the opera house on Tuesday evening. The Virginia Chronicle praised the show for its old time minstrel humor, strong orchestra, and popular songs by Billy Young, with continuous laughter and applause. The troupe is described as lively and well worth seeing. TO THE DEAF. A donor gave $10,000 to Nicholson Institute to provide free Ear Drums to deaf people unable to procure them.
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Mahara
Opera House
The
Virginia
Piper's Opera House
Billy Young
Mabara
Skiff's Once-a-Week Talk and Christmas Bargains
A column laments aging with sentiment and sympathy, then promotes Skiff the Jeweler’s Christmas sale ending January first. The ad claims stock is sold at cost or below to close the line, urging readers to buy now and prepare for the holidays. Mrs. Skiff handles cash, praising honest deals, with a brief medical pitch for Prickly Ash Bitters sold by Palmer & Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.R Palmer & Sons
Promiscuous Shooting by a 12 Year Old on Broad Street
Clovus Peeler, aged 12, seized a pistol yesterday and fired on Broad Street. He wounded Moses Mitchell in a limb and shot at a Negro boy but missed. A mob stopped him before more harm could occur. Mitchell is grandson of Officer B O Rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clovus Peeler
Lower Broad Street
Moses Mitchell
B. O. W. Rose
Finally caught him in Morristown dispensary arrest
A man identified as Jim Jackson, pursued for three months, was nabbed by police after entering Morristown for a brief period. He had earlier caused a disturbance on September first, resulting in a 93.75 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Jackson
Jim
Morristown
Tuck Case Concluded in Athens City Court
The National Bank of Athens versus W B R Tuck and others ended yesterday afternoon at four with a jury verdict in favor of Mr. Tuck after four days of trial. The case, retried several times with appeals to the supreme court, may be taken up again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank of Athens
W BR Tuck
City Court of
Athens
Tuck
Supreme Court
Eczema Treated By Botanic Blood Balm In Ads
A persistent 19th century style advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm B B B cures eczema and related skin ailments. It promotes blood purification, promises healing of sores and itching, and offers bottles priced at 1 dollar each with a six bottle complete treatment for five dollars. Address given in Atlanta for orders and free personal medical advice.
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Address Blood Balm CO
Atlanta
Knights Call Meeting at Castle Hall in Rank Work
A calling notice commands all Knights to attend a meeting at the Castle hall Friday night December 14 at 7 30 for rank work. Attested officers Crews Nicker son and O K of R 3 sign the appeal.
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T. W. Crews
T. H. Nickerson
O. K
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X. M. Epps
Saratoga
Mack
Atlantic City
Atlantic City Country Club
Northfield Links
Ohio
Palmer & Sons, Speck
Wagen
Baby
M. M. Arnold's
Minstrels
Skiff
Hall
Fr. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Prica
Mr. Tuck
G. H. Williamson
Nassau St
Penereeyat Bus
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Clayton St
College Ave
Gatons
J. A. Sims
Lamar Cobb
Athans
Eaeeweny
M. Herrington
W. W. Skiff
W. B. Jackson
Athens Hardware Co
Oconee County
Silas Hale
W. A. Jacke
Maxeys, Ga
Messrs
Turner && Geen
Turner & Hodgeson
Barrett Phinny
Baldwin
Phinizy's
Net
Athena
Georgia
Sarker's
Balsam
McDowell & Son
Whitmore
E. R. McGregor
Clayton Street
Coorgla
Theiathens Gas Company
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