Dr Miles Nervine Restores Kentucky Business Man Health
In a Louisville testimonial D W Hilton, state agent for Mutual Life Insurance, recalls LaGrippe suffering in 1889 90 with sleeplessness pain and nervous weakness. After using Dr Miles Restorative Nervine, he improved in two days and was cured in one month. He credits the remedy with his lasting health and endorses it to friends.
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LaGrippe
D. W. Hilton
The
Mutual Life Insurance Co
Kentucky
Dr. Miles
Louisville
D. W. Hirron
Miles
Overwork of Boys in Fields Warns Against Harm
A harsh warning urges farmers not to overwork boys in the fields. Authors argue excessive labor harms growing bodies and minds, stressing that boys are essential workers yet vulnerable. The plea calls for humane practices and proper rest to protect their health and future.
Nature and Artistry in Ancient Rome Poetry
A fragmentary literary note touches on themes of nature, humanity, and political upheaval. It references Rome, Ionian seas, and a royal patronage, with imagery of peace, love, and revolution. The piece notes an author or critic, Aired W. Benn, associated with an academy.
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Ionian
Romeo
Ercria
Cmsar
Fairy Queen
Dacon
W. Benn
Academy
A Train Ride and a Baby Moving the Mindward Man
A rough spoke man in the Pullman car recalls a life shift triggered by a baby in a woman’s lap. He reflects on women as luxury, his limited acquaintance, and a moment of empathy sparked by the child’s innocence aboard a long journey toward Saint Louis.
Bill Woodson and the two babies on the Kansas City train
In a St. Louis Republic piece by Eugene Field the scene follows Bill Woodson returning to the car with his dead wife Nellie and their baby. A tall yellow haired man beside a sleeping fat baby seeks help from a kind woman with her own child. She switches babies to save the hungry child and Bill vows to repay the kindness. The tale honors maternal love and selflessness amid hardship.
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York Crossin
Waal
Bill Woodson
Bill
Spooner's
Houst'n
Texarkany
Texas
Bill Darsen
Marm
Eugene Field
St. Louis Republic
Temper of selfishness and social duty in Sterne
A quoted reflection on temper and social obligation. The passage laments habitual selfishness and insensitivity to others' fortunes, arguing people are part of the same human species and share mutual connections. The tone is moral and admonitory, stressing communal responsibility.
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Sterne
Orange Blossom Promises Natural Cure for Female Troubles
An 19th century medical advertisement claims Orange Blossom as a poultice style remedy that draws out fever and pain, relieves womb disorders, irregular menses, leucorrhea, ulcers, tumors, and constipation. It invites self treatment and mail-order purchase for $1 from Dr. J. A. McGill & Co of Chicago, with local sale by J. H. Blackborn.
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J. A. McGill& Co
Panorama Place
Chicago
J. H. Blackborn
Kindness to Horses Builds Value in Trainable Teams
A Minneapolis Tribune excerpt argues that humane, patient handling makes horses gentler, more trainable, and financially valuable. Rough treatment breeds fear and costly misbehavior, while calm, consistent teaching—like gentle vocal cues and rewards—yields trusted, reliable driving horses and lasting profits for breeders.
Indigestion Remedy Promises Rest for Stomachs
An advertisement extols a digestive tonic as a rest for tired stomachs likening it to a ride for the stomach. It claims plants in tea form digest outside the body and notes 10 cent bottles sold by shakers with wide use and doctors recommending Laxol for children as a Castor Oil substitute.
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Epps
Civil Service Gazette
James Epps & Co., Ltd
Homeopathic Chemists
London
England
The Bilond Breakman's Story at the Railroad Club
The Railroad Club meets, sharing shop talk and tall tales of remarkable runs. The blond breakman recounts a Montana Unit Line chase from Deer Lodge to Garrison, sprinting 11 miles and outrunning a shadow train while dispatchers push for speed.
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Hope
Miroula
Jhow
L Little
Godould
Deer Lodge
Garrison
Out with revolvers says writer condemns handgun use
The author argues against revolvers citing lack of hunting need and societal threat, calling the weapon cowardly and dangerous. He warns that impulsive use leads to regret and even death, urging society to reject the firearm.
Miracle Cure in Missouri Promises Relief for Rheumatism
In Panamao Bates and Vernon counties a former rich Hill resident Mark M Woodson postmaster recounts a dramatic recovery from rheumatism and paralysis after decades of pain. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, cites medical trial progress, and swears an affidavit of truth from Notary John D Moore in 1894.
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Panamao
Kansas City Times
Bates
Vernon Counties
Mark M. Woodson
Panama
C. C. Woodson
Rich Hill
Cit Hospital
St. Louis
Far East
Willi Siediclee
Schenectad
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