Invitation to Women for Private Medical Advice
An advertisement invites all women with sex specific illnesses to contact Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts. Women communicate privately with women only and more than 100000 have written for advice recently. Pinkham offers sympathetic guidance, honest assessment, and directions for relief if her herbal remedy is not needed.
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Iia
Lydia E. Pinkham
Gardner
Eprrok Demockar
London
Heaton
France
Chevalier
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Promises Rapid Relief
Advertisements tout a “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia claiming cure in 1 to 3 days. It markets quick relief from headaches dizziness and indigestion with various patent remedies sold by F. Parson Co. Omaha and Vic Emmert M. J. Davis & Son Lewis. Several products claim cures for consumption indigestion and skin troubles with testimonials and price notes.
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F. Parson Co
Atlantic
Iowa
Backlen's Arnica Salve advertised for various ailments
An old advertisement proclaims Backlen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for bruises sores ulcers sore rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money back satisfaction guarantee. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by Vic Emmert M. J. Davis & Son and Lewis. Also touts Shiloh's Cure for consumption asthma coughs colds and croup with Vic Emmert and M. J. Davis & Son as sellers.
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Shiloh
Vic Emmert
M. J. Davis & Son
Lewis
Ewis
Republican Rally Draws Large Crowds Despite Mud and Rain
In Atlantic crowds gathered for a Republican rally as trains delivered voters with yellow badges. George L. Dobson spoke at the opera house, Sidney Foster at the court house, and A. L. Hager. the event featured an Atlantic Indies drill and torchlit processions. Despite poor weather, attendance overflowed both venues, underscoring a strong campaign mood.
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Wiota
Lewis and Griswold
Opera House
Court House
George L. Dobson
Atlantic
Wentworth
Marshalltown
Griswold
A. L. Hager
Sidney Foster
Atlantic Indies Drill Club
Hope Curtis
Austa Dickey
Anita Tribune Glee Club
Hager
Mr. Hager
Foster
Republican Loyalty Address From Joan W. Scott 1896
In a reform era campaign 1896, public access to Republican candidates has been restricted with private escorts to private homes, stirring complaint among common citizens. The author defends candidates as trustworthy and urges universal support for the Republican ticket to defend national unity and honor.
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Eorror
Perecraru
Republican Party
Republic
Joan W. Scott
Skeleton and bullets tied to outlaw Polk Wells
A Missouri outlaw Polk Wells left his wife a skeletal remains and bullets from his body as a final memorial. A New York Journal correspondent found a man’s skeleton in a closet at Hall’s Missouri, with a preserved heart in alcohol and a dish of twenty seven bullets, all linked to Wells’s notorious career. The report places Wells among the era’s feared bandits as he reflects from Anamosa penitentiary.
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Polk Well
Polk
Wells
Missouri
Anamosa
Iowa
Prairie
Richard Turpins
Albert Warnica
Halls
New York Journal
Fire Devastates Home as Insurance Brings Little Comfort
A homeowner laments the loss of his hearth and memories as flames destroy his dwelling. He finds some solace in knowing the property is fully insured with a reputable company, an old line trusted by many. The insurer’s representatives are involved in handling the claim and securing stability after the blaze.
Legacy of a Bandit and a Shrouded Will Exposed
A dead outlaw’s will and the strange legacy revealed as the body of Polk Wells is examined. The tale weaves through a warden, a former wife, and an outlaw’s hushed life in prison, with bullets and bones displayed as a macabre exhibit alongside medical patent remedies advertised by local merchants.
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Poke’' Wells
Mrs. Warnica
J. W. Madden
Polk’’ Wells
Albert Warnica
Halls
Mow to Cure All Skin Diseases With Swayne Ointment
Cure all skin diseases with Swayne Ointment. Apply topically, no internal medicine. Treats tetter eczema itch eruptions on face hands and nose. Claims eight healing powers no other remedy possesses. Ask your druggist for Swayne Ointment.
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Swayne
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M. J. Davis& Son
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W. Rowley
McKinley
Rowley
Richland
Towa
Richland Clarion
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Wim. McKinley
W. W. Allen Ay B. A. Haycock
Ate
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MR. Gardner
Des Moines
Chicago
Henry Heaton
Polk Wells
R G. Phelps
Atlanticc
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Atlantic, Iowa
Ki A. McWalid
L. Henderson
T. G. Turner
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A. McWaid
C. L. Brown
R. Hannan
Chas. R. Hunt
Chas. Block
T.G. Turner
H.L. Henderson
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DeWitt
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Chamberlain
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