Peruna Cures Stomach Catarrh Says Botkin Letter
In a letter to Dr. Hartman Congressman Botkin reports that Peruna and Manalin gave him nearly complete relief from long standing stomach catarrh and constipation. Augusta real estate agent L F Verdery also attests to Peruna’s strong effect, claiming substantial relief and a new sense of well being. The advertisement urges readers with dyspepsia to write for free advice from Dr. Hartman at The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio.
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Hartman
Botkin
Peruna
Manalin
Washington
J. D. Botkin
L. F. Verdery
Augusta
L. FP. Verdery
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Johnny and the lion cost of feed riddle
A child asks his father if a lion costs much to feed and traces a chain of animal eaters from a fox to a sparrow and spider. The boy concludes a man could keep a lion for over a year on a pint of molasses.
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Johnny
Salt Lake Herald
Paying Tribute to Columbus Statue Gaffe by Advance Agent
The New York Times recounts Col. Nate Saulsbury touring Europe with the Wild West Show in Madrid. He notices a colossal Christopher Columbus statue in a public square. Maj. John Mar ke, the advance agent, removes his hat and kneels, saying he is paying respects to the great original advance agent.
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New York Times
Nate Saulsbury
Europe
Buffalo Gill
Madrid
Christopher Columbus
Saulsbury
Maj
John Marke
John
Major Burke
Cure for Dropsy Report From Ashley North Dakota
J Hanson of Ashley North Dakota says seven boxes of Dodds Kidney Pills cured his Dropsy and Rheumatic Heart trouble after years of suffering. He reports swelling subsided and he can work again, vowing to use the pills if symptoms return.
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Ashley
North Dakota
J. . Hanson
Hanson
Dodd
Bargain Talk Drives Christmas Gift Banter in Court
Mrs Younghusband notes bargains on a smoking jacket and cigars during Christmas gifts. The exchange reveals he prefers cigars to the jacket as he jokes with the judge about the purchases.
Western rail earnings rise amid steady trade outlook
Don & Co. Weekly Review notes railways seek rails and equipment while coal strikes ease. Wheat and corn exports dip from last year. Bradstreet’s signals growing crop area and moisture aiding corn and oats. Western rail gains offset eastern labor strains as homeseekers buy and retailers push sales.
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Con
New York
Don & Co
United States
R. G. Dun & Co
Bradstreet’s
North Dakota
Chicago
Chicago cattle and grain market prices summarized
A Philadelphia resident secured a contract to build 222 houses at an estimated cost of 750000. The report lists varied livestock and grain prices across multiple cities including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee New York Buffalo and Philadelphia with cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats rye and other commodities priced in ranges per market and location. The Philadelphia project headline appears as a separate note at the end.
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Wabash
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Portland
Oregon
Denver
Colorado Springs
Glenwood Springs
Colo
Salt Lake City
Utah
Hot Springs
Custor
Deadwood
South Dakota
Wabash Railroad
Falls of Niagara
Far West
Gro. D
Maxtrem
Jackson Place
Indianapolis
Ind
L.S. McClseclan
D. PB
Lincoln Trust Building
St. Louis
P. E. NompauGs
Madison Street
Toledo
Ohio
RK. G. Thompson
Union Depot
Fort Wayne
F. Wolfschlager
Detroit, Mich. C
Cran. Gen
St. Louis, Mo
Chicago
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
New York
Free Allen's Foot Ease Sample Offered in Ad
An advertisement invites readers to write to Allen S. Olmsted in Le Roy New York for a free sample of Allen's Foot Ease. It claims relief for tired sweating damp swollen feet and helps loosen tight shoes and treats corns and bunions.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
First Class Rail Service Links Chicago and Wisconsin
Wisconsin and Michigan travel update announces first class service on the Chicago and North Western Railway during fishing season. Summer tourist rates are in effect with direct Chicago connections to southern and eastern lines. Inquiries available via ticket agents or free booklets from W. B. Kniskern, 22 Virth avenue, Chicago, Hl.
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Wisconsin
Michigan
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Chicago
W. B. Kniskern
Virth Avenue
All Up-to-Date Housekeepers Advertises Ball Blue
An old ad extols Red Cross Ball Blue for clean clothes, noting it keeps them fresh. The snippet also mentions a Paris hotel statistic and offers stamps, printing outfits, and a Fort Wayne mail address. A Victor Hugo quote on reform mentions grandmothers.
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Cited As Kidney Cure
Mrs Louise M Gibson testifies that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her kidney trouble and related symptoms after long illness. She praises six bottles and accompanying pills and recommends confidential advice from Mrs Pinkham. The note claims widespread female-health benefits from the tonic.
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Louise M. Gibson
Lydia KE. Pinkham
Prozigam
Lydia E. Pinkham
Louise Qrason
Langley Ave
Chicago
Boy Retorts on Washington Surveyor Reply
Prof. Prentig cites George Washington as a surveyor and the boy replies that at his age Washington was President of the United States. The exchange ends abruptly with a straight eye contact. St Louis Dispatch.
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Prentig
George’ Washington
United States
St.Louis Dispatch
Hall Catarrh Cure Adverts and Noted Quotes
A collage of period ad lines includes Hall a Catarrh Cure offered for 76 cents with a claim of internal use, plus quotes about haunted rooms and scandals. An offer for a Self Iaking Dating Stamp expires at 75 cents with Lock Box 219 Fort Wayne Indiana. A Horace Greeley quote on money and a testimonial for Piso's Cure for Consumption dated March 20, 1901 from Mrs. Oscar Tripp in Big Rock Illinois closes the compilation.
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Fort Wayne
Indiana
Oscar Tripp
Big Rock, Tll
Up-to-Date Bargains. Carter What Is Your Lowest Fee
A brief exchange shows a preacher offering marriage services at two for five, prompting a trade on pricing and terms. The wording suggests a humorous or promotional clipped note on wedding costs and availability.
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Carter
Preacher
Red Cross Ball Blue in Every Home
An ad notes Red Cross Ball Blue in every home with a large 2 oz package priced at five cents and a London police figure showing 3.33 percent of officers are on sick list daily.
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RED Cross
London
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NSS
Bears
Castoria
Western Railroad
Northwest
Nile
Doagan
Philadelphia
Gold
Mary Devereux
Paris
Victor Hugo
Wii
Amet
Thompson's Eye
Ovina
Hall
New York Weekly
Horace Greeley
Gray
Ayer
J.c.ay CO
Lowell
Mass
Feliz Gouraud
L. A. Sarre
Hant Fon
Gounaud
U. S
Canada
Clason Specialty Co
Third St
Wis
Rofsa, Burdick & Alen
Charterhouse Sq
Rue de la Paix
Potter Dru and Chem. Corp
Sols Propa
Boston
U.S
W. Nlu
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