Let Me Paint Your Metal Roof in Albany
An Albany notice from 1897 promotes Harvey English for metal roof painting at 50 cents per square 100 square feet with a ten year guarantee against leaks. Endorsements from local officials and citizens praise his work and reliability on multiple dated testimonials in Albany Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Harvey English
Dougherty Co
J. T. Hester
Sam W. Smith
S. W. Gunnison
R. P. Hall
W. T. Jones
W. E. Wooten
ED. L. Wight
Georgia
B. F. Brimberry
John Mock
C. B. James
Southern Express Company
N. F. Tift
J. C. Tabor
L. E. Welch
A. W. Muse
Y. G. Rust
J. D. Weston
S. R. Weston
Albany Mill
Whire
John D. Pope
Albany, Ga
Albany Water Works
Co. Wtift
Wealth of United States Deposits Revealed by Controller
The controller of the currency reports that national banks hold deposits exceeding 2 billion dollars, a record high. The figure excludes state and private banks, but even with those added the nation’s wealth appears vast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Philadelphia Ledger
Free Trial Treatment Offer by Illinois State Sanitarium
An Illinois state sanitarium promotes free trial treatment for men claiming永久 cures and permanent restoration of vitality. It asserts no payment until beneficial results are acknowledged and cites endorsements from newspapers and doctors worldwide. The notice urges immediate applications for its remedies and devices to curb nervous exhaustion and related issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois State Sanitarium
Memorial Address Completes Reflections on Union and Sece
A memorial address revisits the Civil War era, debating secession, coercion, and restoration. It cites Dr. A T Bledsoe on three reasons behind disunion fears, notes shifts in Northern attitudes, and honors Southern veterans while urging lessons for the future. It closes with a testimonial about De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Webster
New York
Massachusetts
Ohio
Congress
A. T. Bledsoe
Kidney health tips promise with Swamp Root remedy
The article promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder issues citing urine tests and symptoms as proof. It claims relief from back pain frequent urination and scalding sensations and offers sample bottle and pamphlet for a small postage fee.
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Tar Gazette
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Salvation Oil praised as timely friend for rheumatism
Ashland Virginia resident Jno M Hall reports Salvation Oil quickly relieved ankle rheumatism and swelling and cured pain after other liniments failed. The advertisement touts the salve as an excellent remedy for rheumatism neuralgia and pains with prompt results.
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Salvation Oil
Jno
M. Hall
Ashland
Reed’s blunt counsel on delivering a eulogy
A delegation member asked Speaker Reed how to speak at a deceased colleague’s funeral. Reed replied with a famous quip to “say anything except the truth,” illustrating his dry wit about political speech. The anecdote appears in the Washington Post.
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House
Reed
Old Reliable Fire Insurance praise from Georgia clients
A series of letters from Barnesville and Thomaston customers commend Edward Elder of the Old Reliable Insurance Agency for prompt fire claim settlements. Notes dated August incidents show settlements within days, with thanks and strong recommendations for reliable fire insurance.
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Barnesville
Edward Elder
Warren Busy
Thomaston
Edward Fider
C. A. Norris
Mouse Rigged Prank Prompts Public Glee Then Escape
In Chicago at Wabash and Van Buren two youths tied a string to a mouse and dangled it from a second story window for spectators. A Steinway pianist report emerged, cut the cord with scissors, and freed the creature as the crowd dispersed. the woman faced down the crowd with indignation and left.
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Chicago Journal
Wabash Avenue
van Buren Street
Steinway
A Vanishing Type of Quaker in Philadelphia
A reflection on the decline of the Quaker presence in Philadelphia. The piece notes fewer people wearing broad hats and drab bonnets, the loss of distinctive dress and customs, and questions whether the society loses control over its youth or if rigid rules no longer restrain the free human spirit. Quaker identity is described as fading with old adherents aging.
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DR. Hathaway & CO
United States
Annals of Medicine
Philadelphia
Thomas Wharton
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Promoted for Teething Relief
A promotion cites the syrup as used for over fifty years by millions of mothers. It claims to soothe teething pain soften gums and relieve wind colic and diarrhea. Sold by druggists worldwide at 25 cents a bottle with a warning to demand Mrs Winslow’s brand.
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Mrs. Winslow
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DR. Tichenor
South Broad St
Atlanta, Ga
S. Broad ST
Chambers Drug Store
Luther Holmes
Milner
Castoria
Evcnp Oil Company
Cleveland
Fac
Dinois State Sanitarium
Evanston, Ill
New England
South
Henry Watterson
Union
Homer Hunt
Adolph Fisher
Zanesville, O
de Witt
W. A. Wricht
Fire Insurance Agency
Ayer
G. W. Bow- Man
East Main Bt
Carlisle
Hawthorne
Brooklyn
Scarters
Wiss G. H. Rippincott
Sixth Street
Hinseapolis
Mino
Lisdid Company
Kiebig CO
Figpak
RYC
Savannah
Central of Georgia Railway
Ocean Steameship Company
Boston
Merchants and Miners
Baltimore
Bellay
J. C. Haile
E. H. Hinton
Youths Advocate
Nashville
Draughon
Advocate
Youths’ Advocate
DeWitt
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