Prince Alexander’s Frugal Trade In Marbles And Dolls
Little Prince Alexander son of the late Prince Henry and Princess Beatrice displays early trading zeal. He lends marbles and tops at interest to his cousins and once bought dolls cheaply from Albany relatives. After receiving a pound from his mother and spending it, he writes to his grandmother, who had warned him. he sold her reply, and a later line promotes DeWitt’s Little Early Risers, a patent remedy, with a medical endorsement from Dr. Whiarra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Alexander
Prince Henry
Beatrice
England
Grandmamma
Indestructible Memento Echoes in Ocean Debate
A dialogue between two Spaniards questions what lasting relics remain of the navy. One asks if anything will remind the world, and the other muses that the ocean itself is the memento the ships once rode.
Klondike Boom Shrinks From $50 Million Promise
The Klondike boom has busted with promised funds collapsing from fifty million to eight million hoped for and six million possibly realized. The outlook tightens as finance and prospect evaluations face sharper scrutiny.
Homesickness and Nostalgia in Modern Times
The piece discusses homesickness in mild and severe forms, noting that nostalgia now lessens with rapid communication. It outlines in detail the symptoms of extreme homesickness, including withdrawal, poor appetite, insomnia, and risk of death, and mentions possible remedies like studying maps and fostering personal hope, citing Youth's Companion.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Promoted for Teething Care
The advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a longtime remedy used by millions for teething children. It claims to soothe, soften gums, ease pain, cure wind colic and diarrhea, with immediate relief. Sold by druggists worldwide for 25 cents a bottle. customers urged to ask for this brand only.
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Mrs. Winslow
Mrs Winslow
Saying Pleasant Things Quote by A. M. Marriott
A. M. Marriott urges kindness in daily talk noting that pleasant words and smiles ease social friction. He argues people should ignore others flaws and stop making unkind remarks to earn warm welcomes and esteem rather than dread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Marriott
Be Kind and Cheerful Says Rev Cowan Advice
Reverend J F Cowan urges readers to cultivate joy and love in the heart and to express them through pleasant facial expressions and cordial tones. He argues Christ deserves friendly looks and gentle speech from his followers, noting small changes can greatly affect how others receive the message. He emphasizes training oneself to act joyful even if not fully felt.
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Christ
J. F. Cowan
Mrs Ella McGarry Praises Vegetable Compound
Mrs Ella McGarry of Cincinnati reports four years of womb trouble back pain and excretions improved after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits renewed energy and asks others to consider the products Liver Pills Sanative Wash and multiple forms sold by Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Mass.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Extra McGarry
Neebe Road Station
Cincinnati
Portland Press Notes and Political Quips From 1898
Captain Alfred Barker to succeed Captain Clarke as Oregon's first commander amid early sea trips. Emelio Aguinaldo may swap dictatorship for Manila port collector post. Post office expenses last year $93 million, receipts $82 million. this year expected $100 million. Boston Transcript touts a Porto Rico bicycle run from Ponce to San Juan as a Winter tourist draw. Secretary of War notes fewer yellow fever deaths than typhoid in Santiago camps. figures not provided. Roosevelt seen in Santiago praising health and regimental leadership. Edinburgh doctor suggests flogging as cure for habitual drunkenness, including flogging for heredity claims.
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Boston Transcript
Ponce
San Juan
Porto Rico
United States
Santiago
Charleston News and Courier
Lieut
Pellew
New York
Cuba
Col. Roosevelt
Alps
Rome
British Medico Psychological Society
Edinburgh
Fay
Browns' Lion Bitters Promises Health for All
Valuable to Women especially Browns' Tron Bitters claims to banish backache and headache restore strength and color. The advertisement targets sickly children and overworked men claiming no home should be without this remedy. Sold by all dealers.
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Jl Dealers
Longstreet Criticizes Shafter’s Santiago Leadership
In a sharp Civil War era critique, Longstreet argues Shafter’s generalship nearly led to disaster at Santiago, claiming only a lucky accident saved American arms. The Old General, famed for his 1860s command, now airs strong judgments on contemporaries.
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Longstreet
Shafter
Santiago
Charlotte Observer
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Praised by Wheeling Reader
John C. Dunn of Wheeling West Virginia endorses DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as the finest remedy for piles and claims it cures eczema and all skin diseases. The advertisement-style note attributes the endorsement to Dunn and the product to Dr W A Wrieut.
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DeWitt
John C. Dunn
Wheeling
W. Va
W. A. Wrieut
One Minute Cough Cure Declared Effective
The brief says the product One Minute Cough Cure is designed to cure coughs. It emphasizes its intended purpose and claims effectiveness.
Comfort the Aged in Quiet Church Plea
The Church urges comforting the aged as they recall past scenes and friends who have passed away. They mourn lost companionship, but hope remains for reunion beyond the shadows. The message asks believers to ease loneliness and support elders in declining years.
Administratrix Sale of Chas Lambdin Estate in Pike County
By order of the Court of Ordinary the administrator will sell on the first Tuesday in September 1898 at Barnesville court house Pike County Georgia. The sale includes a dwelling and four acre lot on Greenwood street in Barnesville bounded by J C Collier C H Rivere Greenwood street and railroad right of way. plus the east half of lot 22 in the 7th District containing about 100 acres. Proceeds for distribution. Cash. Annie Lambdin Admx of Chas E Lambdin.
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Court of Ordinary
Pike County
Greenwood Street
Barnesville
Chas. E. Lambdin
J. C. Collier
C. H. Rivere
Thomaston Railroad
Annie Lambdin
A Comforting Thought about Repentance and Hope
The text affirms that no matter a person’s past sinfulness or pride, if they become humble and penitent before God, He will not despise them. It emphasizes that God offers help to a contrite heart and rejects only those who remain impenitent and self-sufficient.
Constipation relief praised by Indiana man
Bob Moore of LaFayette Indiana says De Witt s Little Early Risers are perfect for constipation. He notes they never gripe and recommends trying them for stomach issues. Doctor W A Wriaur is mentioned in connection with the product.
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DeWitts
W. A. Whiairr
Bob Moore
LaFayette
Ind
de Witt
Supreme Court Remark On Peace Settlement From Topeka
Associate Justice Brewer told a friend in Topeka that the United States can settle the peace question on their own terms. The Kansas City Star reports this as a strong, independent stance from the Supreme Court on national policy.
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Brewer
United States Supreme Court
Topeka
United States
Supreme Court of the United States
Kansas City Star
Tribute to Gen Joseph Wheeler by Gen Kent
In a New York Times tribute a veteran regular officer praises Gen Joseph Wheeler. Gen Kent says Wheeler, though ill, remained at home under fire and inspired confidence in the volunteers. The article stresses Wheeler’s prior service and his benefit to peers and subordinates.
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Gen. Kent
Joseph Wheeler
Gen. Wheeler
Large Majority of Women Unhealthy At This Time
From the Graphic Rosaville Indiana, carelessness in daily habits leads to weakness and illness among women. A Mayo of testimonies describes blood impurity, nervous debility, and pale, run-down health improving after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with a neighbor’s tale and a sworn statement.
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Hazel Snider
Arlington
Ind
Miss Snider
Dr. Williams
Miss Haze Snider
Smith Williams
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