Tobacco Specific touted as a cure for nicotine addiction
A Victorian era advertisement extols Tobacco Specific as a cure for the tobacco habit. It contrasts nicotine poisoning with arsenic, claims a vegetable-based antidote, cites testimonials from Mrs. M. J. Kiser and M. Dunn, and urges readers to request a free trial by mail from Rogers Drug & Chemical Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Kiser
S. 4Th St
San Jose
Cal
M. Dunn
Cohocton, N. Y
R. F. No
Rogers Drug & Chemical Company
Fifth and
Race Streets
Cincinnati
Ohio
Bender Wins Hard Fought Game to Sink Giants
The crowd roared at the Polo Grounds as Boston’s John Bender out pitched McGinnity in a 3-2 victory. Donlin and Dahlen led New York with strong hitting but errors and timely plays by Murphy and Lord swung the game for Philadelphia. McGinnity fanned twice and Donlin doubled in the effort, while Hartsel and Bresnahan fueled the Athletics late and the park emptied in stunned silence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
New York
Dahlen
Bender
Dahlin
Murphy
Athletics
Victory
Devlin
Davis
Giants
McGinnity
Dan McGann
Mertes
Strong
Gilbert
Donlin
Dontin
Lord
Philadelphia
Shreck
Bresnahan
Muff
Schreck
Hartsel
Mathewson
McGraw
Plank
Coakley
Polo Grounds
Cambridge
Connie Mack
Mack
Boston
O’day
Sheridan
McGann
M. Cross
Ames
Seybold
Strang
Brown
Boston Rooters
Santi Blum
Marlboro
Browne
L. Cross
Jack Keenan
O'Day
AB. R. BH. PO
A. E Hartsel
Ord
PO A. Bresnahan
St. Louis Americans Win Second Postseason Game
The St. Louis American League team won the second game of the post-season inter-league series. The Nationals lost with a final score of 9 to 2 as errors and hits shaped the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
R.H.E. Americans
Agent
Spencer
Brown
Rady
Roseben Nears World Record at Belmont Park
Roseben easily won the fifth race at Belmont Park over seven furlongs in 1:25 1-5, nearing the world record for three quarters on a circular track. The Rancho Del Paso stakes at six furlongs produced Brookdale Nymph’s easy win as a 4 to 3 favorite in 1:10 4-5, a new track record for the distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Roseben
Belmont Park
Musketeer
Brookdale Nymph
Beautifully Executed Color Centre-piece of the Special
A striking color centre-piece draws attention as a highlight of the special event. Vivid hues and precise craftsmanship showcase artistic execution and visual impact, signaling a standout feature in the program.
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Rogers Drug & Chemical Co
Big Chief Bender
M’graw
York
W. L.douglas
Dougle
W. L. Douglas
THE
Brockton
Mass
Douglas
W.L. Douglas
George Alfred Gray
Tremont
W. Kl
Washington Street
Essex Street
School Street
Court Street
Howard Street
Summer Street
Lincoln Street
Hanover Street
ST. Louis Americans
Will Grefe
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