Overstudy Turns Pierceton Educator Toward Recovery
Ernest Kemper of Pierceton Indiana strained himself with constant study and teaching. After weeks of illness and failed treatments a Chicago hospital and Cleveland specialist, he found relief with Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. Nine boxes restored strength and nine pounds, allowing him to return to teaching and affixing a sworn affidavit on September 10 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierceton
Ind
Ernest Kemper
Studes
Kemper
Colorado
Cleveland
Chicago
Williams
R. P. Watt
Salzer Seed Co Appeals To Farmers With Corn Claim
The notice touts Salzer's seeds promising high corn yield per acre and offers a free seed catalogue plus 11 new seed samples for 10 cents. It features E Walters of Le Raysville Pa praising the corn and invites readers to send stamps to La Crosse Wis for samples and a catalog.
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E. Walters
le Raysville
Salzer
John A. Salzer Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
W.O.D
E. Walter
LeRaynville
J. Dresder
Miehicott
P. Sinnot
Randalia
Jerusalem
Open Letter Proclaims Trademark Rights to Castoria
Dr Samuel Pitcher of Hyannis Massachusetts asserts exclusive rights to the word Castoria and Pitchers Castoria. He notes the wrapper bears the facsimile signature of Chas H Fletcher and that only The Centaur Company has authority to use his name. March 8, 1897.
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Ween
Castoria
Samuel Pitcher
Hyannis
Massachusetts
Chas. H. Fletcher
Pitcher
Mothers of America
Constipation cure ads and tips from a vintage publication
The fragment promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic with prices and refund promises. It cites a testimonial for Piso's Cure and praises Star Tobacco while remarking on social quirks and advertising value in the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.C. C
Penny Wise Pound Foolish in Bridge Toll Debacle
Sioux City Journal reports W Bartel a Hubbard Neb farmer saved four dollars in bridge tolls but lost 550 dollars worth of cattle. He ignored ice danger while driving forty five feed ers across the Missouri River. Cowboys including Arizona Bill saved thirty two cattle by roping them from dangerous ice as others drowned. Bartel then chose crossing on the bridge for safety.
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Sioux City Journal
W. Bartel
Hubbard
Neb
R. Becker & Degen
Jones Street
Missouri River
Mr. Bartel
Arizona Bill
Plains
Arizona
Bill
Nebraska
A Thrifty Indian Girl Shows Savings Power in Three Years
The Omaha Bee describes a Cheyenne and Arapaho community where, at Seger school in 1892 Oklahoma territory, a pupil with no prior education earns wages and builds wealth. Through sewing and farm work she saves, buys a wagon and harness, organ, bedroom set, sewing machine, and, after marriage to a fellow Indian, moves with savings to establish a home.
Not So Warm Dixon Library Fire Quip
A light exchange reworks a library fire into a pun. Dixon remarks a fire caused only a few unbound volumes of smoke, framing the incident with dry humor.
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Dixon
After Years Diggs-It Links Washington to Book Agent Claim
In a conversation a claim ties George Washington to being a book agent while Biggs references the cherry tree anecdote as a possible later-life scandal. The exchange reflects playful speculation about Washington’s roles and reputation.
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Diggs
George Washington
Biggs
Hood's Sarsaparilla Proudly Called America's Greatest Medicine
A testimonial asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla is America's greatest medicine as it has earned trust in thousands of homes across the country. The claim highlights widespread popularity and domestic use of the product.
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Hood
America
G I Hood _& Co
Apothecaries
Lowell
Mass
Hood's Sarsaparilla Praise From Cumberland Mother
A Cumberland Maine mother testifies that her son suffered paralysis after diphtheria and grew weak. After trying various remedies Hood's Sarsaparilla restored appetite and strength, allowing him to attend school part time and regain health.
Patents Issued Last Week To Northwestern Inventors
A list of patents granted to Northwestern inventors includes Anders Anderson of Nelson Minnesota for a sled propeller, Cornwell P. Chase of Minneapolis for a permutation lock, Oliver Crosby of St. Paul for a coal chute, Alexander S. Hill of Bovine South Carolina for a hitching trap clamp, William A. Holgate of Duluth for a combined case and cigar tip cutter, Anthony W. Menk of Minneapolis for a skirt guard, Arthur S. Apol is for a bicycle chain and sprocket wheel, Caroline FE Miller of Minneapolis for a bicycle saddle, and a coin or check controlled bicycle rack by Merwin Lothro Johnson at Patent Attorneys in St Paul. The report also notes a Victorian-era aside about Dr Fitchett, brother of an editor, and a parli ament speech anecdote involving Mr Taylor and a school in his eye.
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Northwestern
Anders Anderson
Nelson
Minn
Cornwell P. Chase
Minneapolis
Oliver Crosby
St. Paul
Alexander S. Hill
Bovine
S. C
William A. Holgate
Duluth
Anthony W. Menk
Minneneapolis
Arthur S.apolis
Caroline FE. Miller
Minne- Peck
Mera Tj
Summers
Merwin
Lothro Johnson
Atheys
Albren& Bidg
St. Paules
Hypnotism and health claims in old hospital wards
The piece notes hypnotic wards in hospitals and asserts that persistent use of Hostetters Stomach Sitters aids kidney trouble. It adds a cynical line about vanity and foolishness as a moral aside.
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Paris
Judge Rules Over Disturbing Classroom Exchange
A courtroom record notes a judge addressing a racially charged incident involving Sambo Johnson and his son, with expressions of disapproval toward mixing races in a swimming context. The exchange highlights tensions and past segregation attitudes reflected in the dialogue.
Fiso’s Cure for the Best Cough Syrup Ad
An old advertisement proclaims Fiso's Cure for the best cough syrup with bold claims it tastes good and uses in time. It is labeled consumption DNU No 12 1808 and notes availability from druggists.
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FISO
A Kind Hearted Judge and the Bee’s Hum Tune
A lighthearted note compares a benevolent judge to legal tender and playfully cites the honey bee’s favorite tune, Hum Sweet Hum, in a whimsical, old fashioned style.
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J. H. Bindlaub
Fargo
N. Dak
Piso
Amos Skxelner
Cherry Valley, Ill
H. King, Ltd
Arch St
Philadelphia
Star Tobacco
Renee Ate
Doner
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Mowe
THE
Funk & Wagnalls
Standard Dictionary OF the
Sheer Ape
United States
St. James’s
London
England
Ralph
Mas
R. E. Angeson
Cumberland
Maine
Fitchett
Australian Review of Reviews
Taylor
Board of Schools
Mr. Taylor
Sambo Johnson
Sambo’ Johnson, Jr
DNU
ST. Jacobs
Conome
Izadere
Une Elkhart Osbriage
Mabness Mfg
W. B. Pratt
Sec’'y
Elkhart
Erventern
Steves
Steve
Sie
Fis
Bray
A. J. Tower
Boston
Naer
Candy Cathartic
SterlingsRemedy Co
Montreal
New
A Dames J. HH. Crecory
SON
Marblehead
J. M. Green
Atlante, Ca
Hanilla Roofing Co
Camden
X.d
Wishington
de Coe
Etristure
Prevente Costagic itHe Evans Chemc
Cincinnati,o
U. 8
Draggisis
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