Knowledge as Power for Women in 1900s Health Claims
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser as a transformative home medical guide for women, claiming it teaches about female health and pregnancy. It promotes Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets as cures, citing testimonials and urging readers to obtain the book and medicines via stamps or druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diay
Sensary Medical Association
Buffalo
N.Y
Pierce
Jas, Schaffner
Freemansburg
North- Sei
Dr. Pierce
New Cleveland baseball team to replace Browns in St Louis
Edward C. Becker reports plans to move last year’s Cleveland Browns to St Louis as a new Cleveland club is formed led by M. Stanley Robison and M. J. Rucker. The current St Louis team will be entirely rebuilt with no players from last season’s squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Edward C. Becker
American Baseball and Athletic Exhibition Company
Sportsman’s Park
National League
New York
Robinson
Cleveland
Browns
Cleveland Club
M. Stanley Robison
M. J. Rucker
Sportsman's Park
Drug Clerk Shot in Collierville Murder
A drug clerk Jno Gilbert was shot and killed as he opened the Collierville store. James Nevill Albert Morris and R E Morris entered and fired with a double barreled shotgun, killing Gilbert before fleeing by train to Memphis. Police will bring the suspects back here tomorrow. This stems from a dispute over Nevill's sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collierville
Tenn
Jno. Gilbert
Tennessee
Mississippi
Gilbert
James ¥. Nevill
Alberts. Morris
R. E. Morris
Albert Morris
Memphis
Dr. J. A. Stewart Dies. Conyers Leader Aged 76
Dr. Joseph A. Stewart a longtime Rockdale County figure died at his Conyers home after a short illness at 76. He served as state senator and county representative, fought as a Civil War captain later promoted to major, and was buried with Masonic honors at Rockdale cemetery. His funeral will be led by Rev. J. L Moon with local clergy assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conyers
J. A. Stewart
J. L Moon
Rockdale Cemetery
Stewart
Joseph A. Stewart
Rockdale County
Edgefield
S.C
Martha Stansell
John A. Almand
Sim Smith
Matt Stewart
Willie Stewart
John L. Stewart
Choice of a nose tale and remedies advertised
A report recalls two youths fighting and a broken nose with a physician offering a choice of noses to replace it. The tale is followed by a testimonial praising Chamberlains Pain Balm for rheumatism relief and a line about Prickley Ash Bitters said to cure kidney, liver and bowel ailments with local distributor H R Palmer & Sons.
MacArthur forces push toward Malolos in jungle fight
Manila dispatch says General MacArthur’s division moved from Maniola toward Bigaa with Nebraska, South Dakota, Pennsylvania regiments on the right and Kansas, Montana regiments with Third artillery on the left. Wheaton’s brigade in reserve. Rebels burned villages and tore up rails as they retreated toward Malolos. Thirty six casualties reported including one officer. Fire on a bridge at Rigan was stopped by timely American arrival. Expected hard fight to take Malolos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Malolos
Rigan
An Excellent Combination Syrup or Fies advertisement
An advertisement for the California Fig Syrup Co. touts Syrup of Figs as a pleasant, effective laxative derived from senna and aromatic plants. It claims cleansing effects, relief from colds headaches and fevers, and gentle action on kidneys liver and bowels without irritation. Ends with distributor names and price 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fie Syrup Co
California
Fie Sylur Co
Irnia Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
New York
N.Y
All Druggista
Movement to name Olney president candidate revealed
The Journal reports a Boston letter indicating a movement to nominate ex Secretary of State Olney for president next year. The letter notes Olney’s campaign rests on supporting imperialism while opposing annexation. Also promote Prickley Ash Bitters four for one as a kidney liver stomach and bowel remedy sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
The
Journal Today
Olney
Boston
Journal
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Georgia to Meet Brooklyn in Augusta Practice Game
The University of Georgia baseball team departs for Augusta this afternoon for a scheduled game tomorrow against the Brooklyn team, which is also practicing there. Captain DuBose will lead Stanley, McBride, DuBose, Moore, Jones, Flournoy, Heidt, Beusse, Richardson, Bankston and Cox, with travel to Atlanta planned for tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Georgia
Augusta
Adams
Brooklyn
Georgia
Cornell
DuBose
Stanley
McBride
Moore
Jones
Flournoy
Heidt
Beusse
Richardson
Bankston
Cox
Atlanta
Ukatine Offer Promises Kidney Cure and Skin Benefits
A 20 cent souped up clipping promotes Ukatine from Warren J. Smith and Bro. It claims Ukatine cures kidney difficulties dyspepsia constipation headaches rheumatism puffiness of the eyes pimples blotches and yellow skin turning white. It invites readers to redeem a 25 cent bottle by presenting the cutout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Sawyer
Lieut. Chamblee Dead at Pendergrass Ga
Lieut W R Chamblee died at his mother’s home in Pendergrass after months of consumption. A famed Spanish War volunteer, he led Piedmont Rifles men to Sapiens Benssé’s Athens unit. Funeral at First Methodist Church conducted by Revs J M White and A A Tilly. Interment followed at the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
W. R. Chamblee
Pendergrass
Spain
Piedmont Rifles
Sapiens Benssé
Athens
Chamble
Second Georgia Regiment
First Methodist Church
J. M. White
A A. Tilly
Cha Plain
Las
Mommie Bow
Ships to be sent in new naval deployment
Washington March 29. The department reports a new bale sweep among navy officers and rush orders for equipment. Over fifteen lieutenants and lieutenant commanders are ordered to duty, Admiral Howell to command the South Atlantic squadron from the Chicago. Dewey reiterates demand for more ships and sailors as arms and aid to insurgents must be blocked. Light draft ships are to be dispatched to Dewey to bolster patrols and effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Howell
Chicago
South Atlantic
Department
Dewey
Corbin
Murder suicide? Alabama man kills stepdaughter over jealousy
Ozark Alabama March 29 A jealous 38 year old man Tony Medley shot and killed his 14 year old stepdaughter Stella Everett near town. After dinner Medley confronted her about an imminent marriage to John Williams a local farm hand and fatally shot Stella in the doorway. Sheriff captured Medley and jailed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utt
Ozark
Ala
Tony Medley
Stella Everett
John Williams
Medley
Alger Leaves Havana For Cienfuegos Mission
Secretary of War General Russell A. Alger departed Havana for Cienfuegos this morning. The 161st Indiana Regiment with band accompanied him and will board the Logan for embarkation. The item notes nervous heart symptoms and promotes Prickly Ash Bitters as a remedy, sold locally by H.R. Palmer & Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cienfuegos
Havanna
Russell A. Alger
Ingalls
Alger
Havana
One Hundred and Sixty-first
Indiana Regiment
Buena Vista
United States
Logan
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Berner Returns to Augusta to Command Regiment
Colonel Robert L. Berner arrived in Augusta from Savannah and resumed command of his regiment after being detained while arranging clothes relics and valuables of his men held in quarantine. Their clothing and gear have not yet arrived. Major J. B. Cohen is on furlough visiting family in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Robert L. Berner
Savannah
J. 8
Cohen
Atlanta
Steamer Norseman Runs Aground Off Marblehead Neck
The Warren line steamer Norseman bound for Boston from Liverpool stranded inside Tom Moore's Rock near Marblehead Neck at 2:30 AM. Captain Reed reported 102 aboard with 21 men saved by life-saving crew in breeches buoy before daylight, and the rest being evacuated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marblehead
Mass
Warren Line
Reed
Liverpool
Boston
Tom Moore’s Rock
Nanepashemet Hotel
Marblehead Neck
Charles
United States Offered to Sell Philippines
Birmingham Post cites an informed source claiming the United States proposed to Britain taking over the Philippine islands via Sir Julian Pauncefote at the start of February. The report says this position softened after heavy fighting, though the U S might have once welcomed unloading the permanent burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Birmingham Post Today
United States
Julian Pauncefote
Great Britain
Philippine Islands
Minnesota Volunteers Seek Vindication After Mutiny Rebuke
The Fifteenth Minnesota volunteers, muster out after General Young’s sharp rebuke, form an organization to seek vindication and fund a prosecution. A plan to charge Young was dropped. Some claim regular officers knew of the mutiny but offered no command or critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Minnesota Volunteers
Young
Minnesota
Block in Mobile Burns in Fire Guts Three story Structure
A blaze at 10:00 this morning consumed a three story building on the southeast corner of Conception and Dauphin streets in Mobile. Owned by Spira and Pincus, it housed O J Gayfer Co dry goods and the Fidelia club. The fire, started by a gas heater on the second floor, totally destroyed the structure with no loss of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Conception and
Dauphinastrete
Spira & Pincus
O. J. Gayfer & Co
Fidelia Club
Dickerson Case Juror Letter Probed In Asheville Trial
In Asheville on March 29 the Dickerson case saw defense raise a motion as juror J S Glance was alleged to have sent a bribery letter. The letter asked for at least 100 dollars and warned not to reveal the donor. Prosecutors claimed Glance did not write it. Judge Purnell deferred ruling, to be handled as an arrest of judgment later. The report notes the court holds all pertinent facts. Also included is a humor clip and an advertisement for Tutt's Liver Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Walpole
Walshtown
S. S
Ss. S. S
Swift
Atlanta
Georgia
Asheville
N.C
Holton
Dickerson
Council For Defense
Adams
J. S. Glance
Glance
Tutt's Liver Pills Morton May Form Party
Chicago dispatch reports J Sterling Morton plans a new political party to form July 4 promising conservatism as the core platform. He cites war era issues and party realignments and predicts a broad field for the movement to influence national politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tutt
Morton
Chicago
Tribune
Omaha
J. Sterling Morton
Republican Party
Piers Completed for New Cemetery Bridge Progress
Report notes the brick pier on this river side finished at twenty four feet high while the opposite pier rises eight feet high. Approaches will begin at once and the steel placement is delayed until mid July due to high demand. Includes an advertisement for Simmons Squaw Wine tablets for aging women.
MacArthur Promoted to Brigadier General in Regular Army
Washington March 29 The War Department plans to appoint Arthur MacArthur currently a major general of volunteers and a lieutenant in the regular army to brigadier general in the regular service. The notice cites gallantry and effective campaign management against insurgents as the basis for the promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Arthur MacArthur
A Freak of Nature Clogs City Sewer
City Engineer Barnett investigated a Dougherty Street sewer clog and uncovered a freak of nature. A cottonwood tree root from Dr. J. O. Orr's property grew into the sewer line, thinning to a paperlike sheet and branching inside the pipe to completely block the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dougherty Street
Barnett
J. O. Orr
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DR. Stewart
Chamberlain
Josh
Edgar
Germantown
Prickley
Malolus
Bradfield
Bradfield Regulator Company
Atlante
Ge Leaeer
Wee We
Warren J. Smith & Bro
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Chamblee
Berner
Norseman
Marble Neck
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Ayer
Cholly
Dolly
Jose
Nebraskan
Simmons
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Freak OF Nature
Gherty Street
Roots
Ecuador
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