The Smasher's Mail and Era of Proposals
Carrie Nation editor suspended publication while readers urged renewals and free papers promised. A Philadelphia paper shows General Miles on a battle ship bridge and Dewey in rough rider gear. Debates on meat inspection fees, a Stead pamphlet predicts Anglo American unity, and a Treasury surplus shields free silver Bryantism myths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Smasher’s Mail
Carrie Nation
Philadelphia
General Miles
Admiral Dewey
Rough Rider
Amherst man finds relief with Chamberlains Pain Balm
W C Williams of Amherst Virginia reports over a year of lumbago relief after using Chamberlains Pain Balm. The remedy is sold by G A Baas Batesville and Bigney Co Sunman. China news notes officials attend a dinner despite etiquette rules. Roosevelt cannot preside Chicago 1904 Olympiad but expresses interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Williams
Amherst, Va
Chamberlain
G. A. Baas
Batesville
Bigney & Co
Sunman
DeWitts Little Early Risers Promote Easy Action
An Indiana reader testifies to relief from nine years of costiveness after taking DeWitts Little Early Risers. In Depauw, Indiana, G A Baas reports strong results from the remedy. The passage also notes hoopla over Secretary Gage retirement and Indiana efforts to gain a cabinet seat. Governor Durbin criticizes board of control for not printing portraits and biographies in the Indiana Soldiers Home annual report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
J. O. Greene
Depauw
Ind
G. A. Baas
Gage
Illinois
Durbin
Board of Control of
The
Indiana Soldiers Home
Home
Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed by John T Bishop in Muncie
In Muncie Indiana on January 10 1898 John T Bishop writes he suffered indigestion and after using two bottles of Dyspepsia Cure plus five bottles overall saw great improvement and believes it will fully cure him. G A Baas sells the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
F. L. Shinkle
John T. Bishop
G. A. Baas
Budapest Telephone News Paper Read With Subscriber Phones
A condensed daily paper is read at 6 p m each evening by a steuter who delivers the news via a connected telephone network to all subscribers. Ads appear in the sheet and are priced at 42 cents per 12 seconds of airtime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budapest
Steuter
Tribune and Cincinnati Weekly Gazette Offer
Batesville Tribune offers readers both papers for 1.25 per year with an extra incentive. New cash subscribers and those paying in advance receive one year of the Cincinnati Weekly Gazette free. The Weekly Gazette traces back to 1815 and is lauded as a first class weekly. Subscribe now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Weekly Gazette
Tribune
Weekly Gazette
Gazettee
West
Danish West Indies sale challenged by Danish speculators
The Amalgamated Copper Association owns twenty newspapers nationwide, boosting free advertising. Danish speculators may derail the sale of the Danish West Indies. President Roosevelt has designated Calabra Island as a coaling station, reducing the islands’ naval base importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Copper Association
United States
Denmark
Danish West Indies
Roosevelt
Calabra Island
Perfect Success Report From Cayuga Doctor
A letter from Cayuga Indiana dated June 1 1900 praises a stomach remedy by Dr F L Shinkle stating it cured both wife and sender after three bottles. The note adds it is a perfect success and is signed S K Todd. For sale by G A Raas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cayuga, Ind
F. L. Shinkle
S. K. Todd, Miller
G. A. Raas
Trustee’s Notice on Saturday township business hours
Michael Benz trustee of Laughery Township states he will not attend township business until after 12 o clock on Saturdays. All parties needing business with the township should call on Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Benz
Laughery
New York Fogs Mirroring London Stir Shipping Delays
The article notes New York’s dense fogs resemble London's in recent weeks, disrupting shipping and making travel hazardous. It adds that some Anglomaniac youths are reportedly thrilled, claiming the fogs give the city a distinct English character.
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New York
London
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promises Quick Wound Relief
An old warning highlights children’s vulnerability to burns, bruises, and cuts and touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a superior remedy that draws out infection, relieves pain, and promotes healing. A testimonial from James Mack of N Webster Indiana claims it cured his baby's eczema after two doctors gave up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
James Mack
N. Webster
Ind
G. A. Baas
Powers and son visit Washington and letters to a playmate
Representative Llewellyn Powers of Maine took his seven year old son to Washington. While there he read the boy's letter to a friend and noted the closing line asking to be wired if anything turns up about political matters at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llewellyn Powers
Maine
Washington
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Praised by Satisfied User
G A Baas of Somerville Indiana reports seven years of stomach trouble and bed rest solved after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He spent about $1000 without relief and now says he is entirely well after a few bottles. The ad claims the product digests food so readers can eat freely without dieting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demicx
Somerville
Ind
G. A. Baas
Price Inc
E. C. Dewitt
ACO
Chicago
Black Eagle in House and Senate
The Postmaster of the House forwarded a letter addressed to The Black Eagle M D to Representative de Graffenreid of Texas, who it was intended for. The Senate also has a Black Eagle in Senator Clapp of Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
M. D.” Ile
de Graffenreid
Texas
Senate
Senator Clapp
Minnesota
Chammain Stomach and Liver Tablets Endorsement
J H Weber Cas cade Iowa, a leading druggist, praises Chammain Stomach and Liver Tablets as a repeat-use remedy. He notes customers seek the medicine again for relief from dullness after meals, bad taste, bilious feelings, loss of appetite, and constipation. Sold by G A Baas Batesville and Bigney Co Sunman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Weber
Cascade
Iowa
G. A. Baas
Batesville
Bigney & Co
Sunman
Resignation Letters Reach White House in 1906
The Indianapolis Journal reports public release of correspondence from December 19 and January 4 showing Lyman J. Gage resigning as secretary of the treasury and Theodore Roosevelt replying with regret. The set includes Roosevelt letters to Postmaster General Smith and to the president, noting Smith also resigned.
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Washington
White House
Theodore Roosevelt
Lyman Jd. Gage
Smith
Remarkable Cure of Croup Prompts Praise for Cough Remedy
Joel Demont of Inwood Iowa credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with saving his son's life. He recalls severe breathing trouble and removing phlegm after following dosing directions. The product is sold by G A Baas in Batesville and Bigney & in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
A. E. Steere
Goodwin
8. D
Joel Demont
Inwood
Iowa
G. A. Baas
Batesville
Bigney & Co
Sunman
Senator Recollection Echoes North Carolina Governors Words
A South Carolina senator recalls remarks from the North Carolina governor to the South Carolina governor. The two leaders face a moment where envy and invective are to be tempered as tensions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
North Carolina
One Minute Cough Cure Praised By Harrisburg Mother
Mrs. Mary Bird of Harrisburg Pa says her child was saved from croup by One Minute Cough Cure. The ad proclaims it a safe immediate remedy for coughs croup throat and lung troubles suitable for the youngest child and easy to take. G A Baas endorses its usefulness and urges every family to keep a bottle on hand especially now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bird
Harrisburg
G. A. Baas
Twin Newspaper Offer Here in 19th Century Press
The Tribune and Cincinnati Weekly Gazette are offered together for 1.25 dollars with a single year prepaid SL25. The deal aims to attract new subscribers and push old ones to pay in advance. The Gazette is a long established Western weekly. Free to cash Tribune subscribers.
Lang Bros endorses Shinkles Cure for Dyspepsia in Paducah
Paducah druggists Lang Bros one of the early adopters report strong satisfaction with Shinkle's Cure for Dyspepsia. They cite remarkable cures from several customers and sign off with Dr. Jas Lang as mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paducah
Lang Bros
Jas. Lang
City
G. A. Baas
Foreign Influence West Indian Contributions in Washington
Washington dispatch notes West Indian links to U S history through Alexander Hamilton and Dr William Thornton designs for the Capitol. It covers Thornton plans from Tobago, Hoban White House design, Capitol design attempts, and a government history volume. It also tracks Indiana figures like A L Lawshe in the Philippines and local memories of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
West Indies
United States
Republic
Islands
Alexander Hamilton
Wiliam Thornton
Capitol
Federal House
Thornton
Tortola
James Hoban
Ireland
White House
Maryland Historical Society
Jas. Diamond
Philip Hart
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
United States Capitol
Government Printing Office
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Cincinnati Gazette
William T. Stead
America
England
China
Tanle
Conger
Baron Coubertin
Batesville Tribune
McKinley
James Pierpont Morgan
Morgan
Indianapolis Journal
Lyman J. Gage
George Lockwood
Linc” Lawshe
Philippines
Lawshe
A. L. Lawshe
Indiana
Post Office Department
Cuba
Rathbone
Neely
Manila “American
United States Philippine Commission
Converse
Dr. Miles
Cansne
Harrison
Tobasco
Wanamaker
Dubbe
Holy John
Z. Hunt
Jonesboro
Logansport Journal
Camden Expositor
District of Columbia
Mr. Hunt
National
Hunt
Capitol Grounds
Pennsylvania Avenue
Tiber
Library of Congress
Treasury
Potomac
Egan
Maurice Francis Egan
Notre Dame University
South Bend
Catholic University
Zahm
Notre Dame
Charles Warren Stoddard
New Century
George M. Allen
Terre Haute
Perrys. Heath
John M. Masten
Martin County
W. M. Johnson
Masten
Johnson
General Heath
Republican National Committee
Heath
Salt Lake Tribune
Denver
San Francisco
Steele
Ways and Means Committee On Internal Revenue
Congress
United States Treasury
George B. Lockwood
John Vonderheide
Portland
Keepile Bros
Fifteenth St
Cincinnati, C
Oldenburg, Ind
Jos. A
Kentucky
John Dittus
Henry Buschmann
Third Street
Central Avenue
Grand Central
Cincinnati
Ohio
Herman H. Wessel
Huntersville, Ind
Board of Commissioners
Ripley County
Laughery Township
John H. Goyert
Morris
Ndiana
Thomas Livingston
Libber
Indianapolis Brewing Comp’y
John Pfalsgraff
Agt
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