Peruna praised by old Quaker woman in Indiana letter
Polly Evans of South Wabash Indiana says Peruna cured her twenty year catarrh after six bottles. John Evans writes that Peruna also cured her grippe twelve years ago and praises the medicine while noting its systemic action on mucous membranes. He mentions free Dr Hartman books and a Columbus Ohio company offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly J. Evans
John Evans
South Wabash
Ind
Veruna
Dr. Hartman
Peruna Medicine Company
Columbus
Ohio
Fragmented 19th Century Ad Copy Spills Miscellaneous Text
A garbled OCR style collection of fragmented lines mentions topics from romance quotes to medicinal advert lines. It references Ely's Liquid Cream, a prison guard, a medical book offer, and a Westminster Abbey burial count, with stray words hinting at products and historical tone. The readable content is sparse and disjointed.
Candonutting Claim on Candy Cathartle Cure Ad
A faded advertisement touts Qsearaia Candy Cathartle as a cure for constipation. The puffery extols laxative claims, promises money back, and urges readers to buy Cannarets with a mail offer from Tremedy Co in Chicago Montreal New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storting
Tremedy
Chhengo
Montreal
York
Twain relative laments public ignorance of him
A jumble of quotations and stray anecdotes portrays Mark Twain’s sister in law lamenting public perception of the humorist. The piece references Liviahla Wiley and tensions during Twain’s London stay, noting his devotion to family and his health amid touring rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Urion Chmeus
Laurvel Clem
Vialtlog
Nantippe Saunders
West
Walnut Street
Clemdus
Huhorist-Philysopher
Lia Hfe
Bio
Liviahla Wiley
London
Kimberley Siege and Boer Relief Reported
A muddled dispatch describes the relief and seizure at Kimberley, with strategic actions by Boer and colonial forces. It notes public rejoicing, the movement toward Wanderley, and the siege still holding under Col. 4 Kewichbarg, commanded by Gen. Gronje. The piece also mentions Susan B. Anthony and Carrie Chapman Catt in the context of women’s suffrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimberley
Lojy
Wimbertey
Croige
Geo
Kimberly
Plutahing
Nitehener
Mrenel
Miet
Klip Rift
Modder
Bine
Tuliet
Kimberley
Wanderley
Klip Drift
Rumberley
Kewichbarg
Gronje
Steparty
Wincberley
Ue Garrieson
Tatrome
Ceci
Ronson
Col. Mutnee
Buchard Mente
Susan
Corrie Chapman Catt
Belfrastaty
Mra
Carrie Chapman Catt
Wash
Frage Associ
Anthony
Anna Iloward Shaw
Rachel Forter Aveergs
Alice MA
Louse
Senate
WILL ARM THE ZULUS War talk and fears of Boer invasion
British ministers debate arming Zulus to defend native territories if Boers invade. Chamberlain signals government may recruit natives if needed, while Balfor warns against deviating from a plan to keep the war European. Tensions rise amid aggressive moves in the Philippines and plans for American goods exhibition in Constantinople.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adoll
Seers
House of Contes
Aolland
Joseph Chamberlain
Bayes
Mr. Balfour
Chamberlain
Legislation on Sidewalk Work and Public Improvements
A scattered record shows debates on sidewalk repairs and public improvements with proposals to set rates and duties for property owners and local authorities. The Knoxville amendment and related bills touched school funding, medical exams for licenses, and state payment for capturing escapees, while tallying votes on various measures and committee referrals amid broader legislative activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seteator
Piraly
Gormies
Senahasr Chasse
Kimball
Morehall
Bilby
Griesip
Wooren
Marion
Byers
Eaton
Mead
Tempe
Knoxville
Anderson
Warren
Hater
Bareringer
Bengeton
Baroen
Buchsaan Catter
Chick
Dial
Cold
Coates
Furry
Dinghe
Jaeger
Denis
Kencell
Karkwood
Boeute
Kuta
the Layman
McAtuer
Matton
Payne
Prentiss
Patenam
Sinner
Stallcop
Watton
Surealager
Rheophlis
Weormain
Warre Way
Witeon
Westington
Wee Miedpeakerh
Nas Anderson
Davon
Ayres
Dark- Tey
Barrett
Benned
Black Dake
Idkmare
Vacs
Clarke
Deilas
2Otasn
Cott
Crane
Days Prehiis
Tye Levtiser
Uae
Gambbiay Houses
Mr. Wilson
Keohak
Wilson Washington
Rica
Sekel
Pie House
Sgarrett
Wenbury
Senate
Vicksburg Canmissaan
Lowa Megagents
Peranl
Sind
Buiktings Posse
Supreme Court
Mullan
Supreme Cottre
Wileon
Tate
I Had a Bad Cough Ends After Ayer's Cherry Pectoral
L Hawa of Newington Ontario reports a six week cough relief after using Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. She states she bought a bottle and within two quarters of it the cough entirely left her. The note is dated May 3, 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
L. Hawa
Newington, Ont
Quick Cures for Colds Warned in elderly ad
A marketing note warns that neglected colds can become chronic bronchitis or consumption and urges taking Ayers Cherry Pectoral at first cough. It claims a few doses cure the illness and even suggests it can treat older conditions like bronchitis asthma whooping cough and hard winter coughs.
Night Prices and Begging in a Brassbound Scene
A fragmentary tale depicts a beggar appealing for a dime as a poodle of stilted speech and a dramatic manager claim. Interspersed are stray notes on visiting cards from Iron in Germany, a thirty day free trial for a spring term college, and a scattered exchange about a past confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garda
Iren
Germany
Particulnes
J. A. Flirseh
Charles City
Towa
Seed catalog promises and royal cure claims
An OCR fragment advertises Salzer Seed Co offerings with sample requests and a plant catalog. It mentions a 10 cent sample price, a Le Crosse Wisconsin office, and a joke about royalty costs. A Lazative Bromo Quinine tablet claim offers a money back guarantee if it fails to cure. A stray line mocks integrity and conscience skepticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salzer
Tella
John A. Salzer
Allo Dragusta
E. W. Grove
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Rice Old Quaker Lady
Perena
Amirs
Polly Evans
Peruna
Benedict
Yéw
Ely
Peleo
Meney
Mulfineh Street
Hoyton
Mass
New England
Westmingter
Ta Westminster
Qsearaia
Candy Cathartle
Nefiry
Dus
Gerais
Miitaeney
Carterlink
Bebt
Blucw
Venneuber
Maude
Collier's Weekly
Cuba
Cubs
In and Suburban Investment Co
New York
Jack Monne
Leversary
Nansys
Kolberley
Sai
Genarnt Hrenehk
Ari Merz
Cavenivy
Monsted Dafontey
Ravelean Trappe
Dharngs
Atbay
Portleth
Albay
Mt Convent
Daraga
Towerall
Mimaly
Toes
Constanthiapte
John
Lusbaid
Yimi
Degens
Uidlimipolls Press
Noo Shin
Uly
Detroit Journal
Willie Nuew
Ela Hiub
Guyana
Kees
Otal
Canada
Land of
Plenty
Department of Interior
Otters
Fredley
Ottawa
W. L. Douglas
W. J. Dongus
Douglas
Masa
Pes- Watortt
Wis
Iker
Cate
Hay Yarker
Sal
Northwest
Klein
Fort Atrixsoh
Yar Nani Sand
Hubber
Uroken Huw
Deb
Atlanta Ga
Banack
Beatanini
Carey
Larry
de Bintert
Confcience Home
St. Jacobs Oil
Sciatica
Rancaea
Tautea
Peliz
San Balser
Varmaer
Emma
Saleen
Balser
Ciara
Ford
Petty
Onian
Pal
Kars
John A
Lacrosse
Amoyee Yan
Tim Sole
Gilburs
Burmitaring Alin
Aay U. Oar
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