Good Blood for Bad Rheumatism Story from Dubuque Man
Mr J G Menkel of 2975 Jackson avenue Dubuque Iowa describes severe rheumatism from lead mine work and his relief after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. He notes joint swelling pain and immobility prior to the treatment and claims eight years of freedom from relapse. The ad-wrapped piece advocates the pills as a household remedy and urges readers to obtain them from druggists or Dr Williams Medicine Schenectady NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Menkel
Jackson Avenue
Dubuque
Iowa
Robert Yates
Klaner Manufacturing Co
Dr. Williams
Mr. Menkel
Dr Williams
Schenectady
N.Y
Farm Land Tale Reveals Cost of Tilling by Farmer
A compact note explains land ownership funded only by the labor of tilling, reflecting a simple agricultural truth. The Canadian Government provides context or backing for the land narrative, signaling official involvement or acknowledgement.
Colors of Syria Brighten Eastern Landscape in Travel Note
In World Today, Lewis Gaston Leary extols Syria’s vivid colors and light. He describes moonlit nights revealing rainbow hues, compares Beirut’s skies with Naples, and notes Lebanon’s Jebel Sunnin towering over a blue Bay of Beirut as sunsets intensify the scene.
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America
Lewis Gaston Leary
Tissot
Jupiter
Syria
Beirut
Naples
Lebanon
West Virginian's Kidney Trouble Cure Cited
W L Jackson of Parkersburg reports severe kidney pain and urinary issues from bad weather. He credits Dean's Kidney Pills with restoring urine flow and relief, claiming eight years cured and active at over 70. Sold by dealers for 50 cents a box. PFoster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Pfoster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
A Sharp Seat. Tommy's Pop Explain Country Life
A fragmentary item discusses hens sitting on eggs and a boy’s joke about sitting on a hatchet. It cites a German authority claiming hot weather requires very light clothing to preserve a 2 1 appetite.
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Tommy
Industrial conditions in Chicago and New York trade notes
Dun's Review of Trade reports Chicago shows steady production at high volume with strong forward orders and plant expansions though raw materials and labor pressures bite. Freight capacity strained and leather, hides, and timber sectors boost activity while November retail buys rise for winter goods. Canada and national failures slide, while New York sees robust wholesale holiday demand and renewed metal market strength despite apparel softness.
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Chicago
Chicaco
Dun
New York
Mae
Canada
Markets and cattle prices across regions and dates
The sheet lists cattle hogs sheep and grain quotes across multiple markets including Cincinnati Milwaukee New York and Buffalo with prices for prime heavy hogs wheat corn oats and butter and eggs. A separate line notes six of seven victims killed in an explosion at the Brazuel coal mine near Monongahela Pennsylvania with bodies recovered and identification difficult.
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Nive
Ss. Louis
Soccora
Cincinnati
Detroit
Stier
Milwaukee
Cora
New York
Turtle
Toledo
Fair To Choice
Ste
Betes
Killel
Brazuel
Monongahela
Life of the Gypsies in Hungary Declines in Numbers
Felix J. Koch profiles gypsy life in Hungary, noting camps near grassy valleys and open wagons. Families sell Lombardy poplars to fund living, while women beg or barter and occasional fortune telling entices villagers. Gypsies face military service, tax exemption, and fading presence as numbers shrink yearly.
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Hungary
Felix J. Koch
Croatia
Turkey
Desert
New England
Lombardy
Are You Tired Nervous Sleepless An Advertisement?
An 19th century style medical ad touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood nourishing remedy to feed nerves and improve vitality. It argues it contains no alcohol, lists many ingredients, and promotes related products like Pleasant Pellets and a medical adviser offer. It claims endorsements from medical authorities and invites stamps to receive The Common Sense Medical Adviser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical
Common Sense Medical Adviser
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
A Fairly Good Man and the Injunction to Sell All
A pastor asks Brother Spotcash what he would do if an injunction required selling all possessions to give to the poor. He replies he would obey, asserting his stock is for sale and that he already gives more to the poor than two men in the block, per the Chicago Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spotcash
Chicago Tribune
Bone
Bnet Taal
W.L. Douglas
Brockton
Mass
W. L. Douglas
Eeston
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Catarrh
A dated promotional notice touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only proven treatment for catarrh, claiming it cures a constitutional disease via internal use. The ad offers a $100 reward if the cure fails and invites readers to request testimonials from J. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio. It also advertises Hall's Family Pills for constipation and includes a brief humorous remark from the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Hall
J. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
T.c
Hail
Peruna praised nationwide as a universal catarrh remedy
Letters of congratulation pour in from every state praising Peruna as the catarrh remedy of the age. Dr. Hartman receives hundreds daily from all walks, including laborers, clerks, editors, and even actors, all affirming Peruna’s health claims. A letter from the ex governor of Oregon extols Peruna as an excellent cold remedy with no need for other ailments.
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Peruna
Atlantic
Pacific
Union
Hartman
Statesman
Oregon
Staateof Onroon
DaPantMest
Peruna Almanac
Spare Us This
A timid citizen asks what would happen if a contractor began making frenzied disclosures in magazines, reflecting a public concern about planned disclosures. The Philadelphia Bulletin notes the potential disruption and public unease.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Merciless itching ends with Cuticura remedies
A testimonial from Harry J. Spalding of New York City describes two years of neck sores and hair loss cured by Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. After a few applications the itching subsided, sores disappeared, and hair grew back thick and healthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J. Spalding
West Eddth Street
New York City
Preferred Creditor Question Sparks Cleveland Leader Quip
A Cleveland Leader remark notes a creditor dispute where Van Brooke seems to favor keeping a creditor relationship over full payment, suggesting a preference that leaves other parties uneasy. The exchange frames a tension between debt recovery and ongoing business ties.
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van Brooke
Cleveland
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