Prosperity revival boosts Southern farmers and industry
The Columbus Enquirer notes a broad revival of confidence and activity across the United States, highlighting manufacturing gains and a brighter outlook for Southern farmers. It cites higher crop prices tied to growing home production of corn, meat, and hay, which reduces cotton acreage and world surplus, urging farmers to sustain this shift for continued prosperity and independence next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Enquirer
Electric Bitters touted for elderly digestion and kidneys
An advertisement for Electric Bitters promotes use by older people needing medicine to regulate bowels and kidneys. It claims the tonic has no whiskey or intoxicants, aids digestion, strengthens organs, and supports natural function. Prices are fifty cents and one dollar at 5 B Burr Jr’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Burr Jr
Poet Versus Editor in a Laughing NYC Encounter
A lank young man visits a New York editor offering a long poem for ten dollars. The editor jokes about below-market pay, but the poet insists the poem is worth more. He suggests the editor publish it and pay the ten dollars only if the reader is punished by a justice of the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wanted sales canvassers for Singer sewing machines
Ephemeral ation recruitment ad seeks energetic male canvassers to sell Singer sewing machines and collect torus. Offers light wagon, horse and harness, $500 bond, salary or commission, potential promotion, and relocation if an agent exists in the area. Address J H Hanney Manager Atlanta Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ue Straen Mra. Co
J. H. Hanney
Manaarr
Atlanta, Ga
Frenchmen Endorse Women Teachers in Boys Schools
The Venpe and The Temps press advocate appointing schoolmistresses in all state boys schools up to age 12. They warn male teachers may shrink as French military laws reduce male teachers each year. The Temps argues women provide superior early education, shaping stronger, nobler characters in boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venpe
France
Populist Backlash Amid Georgia Tenth District Victory
The Macon News reports Major Black won the Georgia Tenth District seat by about 2,000 over Mr. Watson in a contest viewed as fair. Watson allies may contest, but editors say Black’s resignation and recontestation rebut fraud claims and uphold Democratic victory over populism.
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Georgia
Allis
Major Black
Mr. Watson
Major Jack
Hiad
Congress
Macon News
Castoria Endures Through Generations in a Rhyme
An old nursery rhyme claims Castoria soothed a sick child at every stage, from infancy to motherhood. The verse traces trust across generations, highlighting a branded remedy as a family staple.
Nervous Prostration and a Cure Claim
A Washington DC Star piece quotes W Henrich Robbs describing severe nervous prostration and his recovery after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills. He credits appetite and strength return, muscles firming, and regained health to the pills as a key to rebuilding nerves with food-blood-nourishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C. Star
W. Henrich Robbs
New Jersey Avenue
Northwest
Robb
Pillsburg
Washington
Williamis
Dr. Williams
Willia
Orange Blossom remedy advertised for female health
A vintage advertisement promotes Orange Blossom as a universal female tonic. It claims to draw out fever and pain, reinvigorate the system, treat falling and dropsy of the womb, irregular menses, leucorrhea, ulcers, tumors, and headaches. The panacea is sold as a pastile mailed for seven dollars from Dr J A McGill & Co. in Chicago with local dealer J B Blackbern listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. McGill &Co
Panorama Place
Chicago
Ill
J. Xn. Blackbern
Galatia
Ibis
Paris Medicine Co
St. Louis
GROVE
Abney, Carr & CO
J H Blackburn
Doctors and unpaid bills urged by Norwich dean
The Dean of Norwich condemns the unpaid medical bills burdening doctors and contrasts society’s demands with physicians' compensation. He recalls on call work, bills billed with anxiety, and payments deferred to the human agent who birthed us, urging generous, cheerful discharge of all dues.
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Norwisch
Dr Kellock in Nashville Card Highlights Globetrotter Doctor
The reader is urged to note the card of Dr Matthew Henry Kellock. A Norfolk, Virginia native born in 1834, he hails from a prominent Savannah family and is cited as a standard authority in the Encyclopaedia Britannica. He claims discovery of the active principle of GELsEMIN and has achieved many cures, especially at Hot Springs, Arkansas, where others had given up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Henry Kellock
Norfolk
Savannah
Encyclomedia Britannice
Hot Springs
Ark
New Skirts Trend with European Flounces and Luxurious Fabrics
The article notes skirts mostly untrimmed but adds many new styles from Europe with subtle flounces and alteration. Narrow frill-like flounces appear on smart gowns. Black alpaca and mohair skirts gain popularity, cut and lined to match blouses, replacing satin or crepon in many outfits, while orange blossom tonic is advertised for women’s ailments.
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Europe
Parrot Breaks Betrothal in Buffalo Parlor Drama
A Buffalo woman of note faced a split with her fiancé after his temper sparked a violent attack on her prized parrot Polly. The bird mocked him with a jab about being a “young hayseed,” triggering a quarrel that ended their engagement. The man’s blow damaged Polly and the couple’s plans dissolved.
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The
Buffalo Courier
Stamford
State
Polly
Frank
Pet
Hayseed
Jolly joker John Ellis riffs on creation joke
John Ellis delivers a light quip about creation stating God made the world and rested then made man and rested again and lastly he made a woman and neither God nor man has rested since.
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John Ellis
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Genuine
Perry Davis & Son
Chas. Heaton
Laurel St. Phila
SWIFT
Castoria
Sia
Miss
Cora
DR. Kollock
Nashville
J. H. Blackburn
Brown Chemical CC
Baltimore, MD
Carters
LORE
Aoe
Quincy
Silus
Page Woven Wire Fence CO
Adrian, Mich
DE. Moore
Kiser
Atlanta
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