Peruna Said to Relieve Long-Standing Catarrh and Kidney Trouble
Mrs. Lamaster of Kentucky reports a twenty six year struggle with bladder and kidney problems ended after eight bottles of Peruna and three of Manalin. The ad claims catarrh underlies kidney disease and that Peruna offers a systemic remedy reaching catarrh in any organ. A second testimonial from Mrs. J. Eroes of San Antonio cheers Peruna for an inflammatory bowel episode.
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Manalin
Mra
W. Lamaster
McAtee Ave
Feville, Ky
Peruna
J. Eroes
San Antonio
Texas
The Ann Alexander Narrows A Whale Fight Off offshore Grounds
John R. Spears recounts the 1850 loss of the New Bedford whaler Ann Alexander west of Chile and Peru. Captain Deblois and crew battle a whale that destroys boats, resists with speed, and sinks the mate’s boat, while the ship salvages remains and the crew are rescued by another whale ship.
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John R. Spears
New En
Ann Alexander
New Bedford
Chile
Peru
John 8S. Deblois
Tteir
Debblots
Deblotshad
Salting Babies Ancient Practice Across Cultures
A St. Louis Post-Dispatch report discusses the historic custom of salting newborns in the Old World, detailing Armenian, Greek, German, and Asian Mountain tribes practices. It notes risks when overdone, such as skin burns and convulsions, and cites Ezekiel on salting as a symbol of neglect.
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Erlvan
Asia Minor
Germany
Ezekiel
Jerusalem
St. Louis
Reminiscences of an English nurse at near hundred
Mrs. Andrew Crosse recalls an old nurse born at Broomfield, England who lived to about a century. Her meals totaled eight daily and she supposedly consumed leftover medicines mixed by the household doctors to avoid waste, a habit reflecting frugal, curious health practices.
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Andrew Crosse
Broomfield
England
Waldo Emerson Quoted in Polite Conversation Fragment
The fragment mentions Waldo Emerson in a dialogic exchange about age and interest. Bostonbeans references and a line about polite conversation appear, with a note on the theme of life. The text is fragmentary and lacks a clear reporting frame or event.
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Waldo
Waldo Emerson
Bostonbeans
The Politician and the Speeches
The Washington Star quotes Senator Sorghum noting speeches go unread to avoid enemies. A Patrick Henry line emphasizes active vigilance. Pinesalve carbolized antiseptic sells through The Goodykoontz Drug Co with soothing pain relief.
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Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
Goodykoontz Drug Co
Visitors from Roanoke and nearby towns fill Bluefield
A long list of Roanoke, Huntington, Pocahontas, Welch and Wise residents visited Bluefield yesterday or are in the city on business or for short stays. Names include J. D. Jamison, T. B. Hurt, W. H. Bond, C. W. Bailey, H. R. Lee and many others from Virginia and West Virginia.
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T. E. Jamison
Roanoke
Nathan Marks
Pocahontas
W. H. Bond, Esq
Wise
Bluefield
J. D. Jamison
YY. B. Thomas
C. W. Bailey
H. R. Lee
Huntington
City
American lock expert Hobbs defeats Chubb at Bank of England
The American Hobbs, exhibiting at the Crystal Palace era fame, challenged Chubb and opened the Bank of England front door and the outer treasure safe in under an hour using about twenty picks. He claimed £250 inside and reportedly offered the money to any mechanic who could open it, shocking the bank directors and dismaying Chubb.
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Crystal Palace
London
Hobbs
Chubb
England
Europe
Bank of England
Hobolds
Soo
Uncle Josh questions dry goods in a downtown store
In a Chicago News excerpt Uncle Josh asks for dried beef and crackers, arguing they should be dry goods. Imly in charge replies with a smile that the shop is a dry goods store, prompting a humorous exchange about classification.
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Josh
Imly
Chicago News
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promised to Cure All Stages
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh, claiming it cures the constitutional disease via blood and mucous membranes. The makers offer one hundred dollars for any case unhealed and urge sending testimonials. Toledo company, 75 cents. includes note on Hall's Family Pills.
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Hall
Bids Sought for Mullins Residence Construction 1909
Bids due June 20 1909 to build a two story residence at Mullins West Virginia in brick or frame. Plans available at Mullins business or A F Wysong architect Princeton West Virginia after June 5 1909. Right reserved to reject any or all bids. G-1-181.
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Mullins
W. Va
A. F. Wysong
Princeton
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills Ad
The ad asserts no substitute equals DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills for kidney and bladder ailments causing backache and urinary disorders. A free trial box is offered by KE DeWitt & Co. Chicago, with sales through local druggists.
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DeWitt
KE. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Bids Sought for City Granolithic Sidewalks 1904
Sealed bids will be received by the Blue-Id Board of Affairs until June 5, 1904 for the construction of granolithic sidewalks in the city. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. J. T. Akers, Auditor. By order of the Board of Supervisors. h-25-1dm.
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Board of Affairs
City of
Blue- Id
Granotit‘iic Gde
Wicks
J. T. Akers
Board of Supervisors
New Line of Clothes Shoes and Slippers Shown
We present an up to date line of ready made and made to order clothing along with famous shoes and slippers. If you have foot trouble wear our shoes and be relieved with savings of 15 to 20 percent on all purchases. J. L. Horton 20 Bland Street. 423-eo d tf.
Virginian Railway Seen Soon Non Aggressive Yet Potent Upward Potential
The Virginian Railway is not considered an immediate aggressive competitor to the Chesapeake and Ohio and Norfolk and Western. Stock markets noted rising on the death of J. St. Rogers, while Rogers executors prepare to manage and finance the new line. Supporters cite modern equipment, a direct route, and strong roadbed, but critics point to high construction costs and limited initial traffic.
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J. St. Rogers
Virginian Railway
Wall Street
The
Wall Street Journal
Chesapeake and Ohio
Rogers
Norfolk and Western
Roger
Chesapeake & Ohio
Prosperity Promised for June by Roanoke Times
A Roanoke Times report cites a Norfolk and Western official predicting June 1909 will be the best since the 1907 panic. He notes a nationwide business revival, with 53 engine crews outbound eastbound from Roanoke and reinstatement of laid off workers on the Norfolk division, signaling strong railroad activity and city prosperity.
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Roanoke Times
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Times
Roanoke
Norfolk & Western
Norfolk
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve praised as perfect healer
Advertisement extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a supreme remedy for cuts, corn, burns, bruises, sores, scalds, boils, ulcers, rheum, sore eyes, cold sores, chapped hands, and piles. It claims it surpasses all other salves and is available for 25 cents at druggists.
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Honda
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Dollire
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Atlantic City
N.S
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Altamont
B. M. Cohen
Kennedy
Patrick Henry
Daily Telegraph
Em Hr Greever
Tazewell
C. B. Tuesing
T. B. Hurt
H. C. Johnson
Abingdon, Vs
W. J. Henson
J. E. Hines
Ronceverte
I. J. Ellison
Eugene Keith
Bland
A. J. Edwards
Wytheville
J. W. Candler
Peterstown
C .W. Mose
Wiley Holbrooks
St. Paul, Va
If A. Wilson
Lynchburg
Mr. O. Litz, Esq
Welch
Aluefield
Wm. H. Werth
W. R. Yockey
Salem, Va
Col. W. H. Coffman
Harry C. Pedigo
Draper, Va
Avenue Hotel
George Davis
BE. , Helm
Glen Lyn
T. B. Taylor
Montgomery County
T. J. Caffee
Kegley
Bluestone
W. N. Lambert
A. W. Collins
Raven, Va
Pr. J. Ashworth
G. D. Litchfield
Kimball
R. B. Bolling
Tussell Street
O. C. Huffman
Oregon Coal and Caxe Company
Daisy Staton
Buchanan, Va
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Honaker
J. H. Wright
Charlie
Kingsburg
Grayson, Va
G. H. Wade
Richmond
Tappahannock County
R. C. Mleshman
Raymond
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Appomattox, Va
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Joe Rock
Clinch Valley
W. L. Fleshman
Wdna
Realeh
Beele City
F. 8. Grove
J. B. Smith
Pirs
Robi. Morris
Clarksburg
M. Smith
Harry Draper
Johnson City
Tenn
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Ohio
R. C. Rafferty
Holmboe & Lafferty
Big
Stokes Gap
B.S. Tinder
Orange, Va
Cleveland
Tizora
Itleen
Murrell Holtz
Clarice Wolta
Stuart
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
J. L. Horton
Bland Street
Eo d. Tf
West Virginia
G. M. McCulloch
Pres
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C. A. Bradsitaw
Seedy & Treas
John M. Wirgman
Philadelphia, Pa
Wm. McCarthy
Raleigh Street
John Kessler
Cincinnati Dental CO
CIN DR
Compton
Sinnati Dentists
United States
Lester G. Toney
Wm. J. Beury
V.pres
R. L. Parrish
Wm. J. Boury
Co. S. Angel
W. H. Thomas
J. F. Tipton
Thos. J. O'Neil
John H. Peters
W. A. Phillips
R. J. Parrish
Thomas Miller
U. S.treasury
First National Bank
GE Northfork Northfork
McDowell County
W. V
Kelly & Moyers
Telegraph
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