Peruna touted as cure for catarrh in early 1900s ad
Ida Caldwell of City Iowa shares a sensational testimonial praising Peruna as a cure for chronic catarrh and lung irritation after a short treatment. The letter extols widespread success, urges readers to buy Peruna now, and cites thousands of endorsements and testimonials.
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Ida Caldwell
Pearl Street
City
Order of Ten
Peruana
Drusgist
Peruna
Union
Perrin
Dr. Hartman
Peruna Almanac
Rockefeller's Income Reaches Enormous Total
New York stock data shows John D. Rockefeller earning a quarterly dividend of 40 million dollars, with 10 million from his railway gas and oil holdings. Estimated income from these ventures plus others could push his annual total well above 40 million dollars, reflecting large-scale wealth and control in multiple industries.
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New York
John BD. Rocke
Cure a Cold in Que Day Informal Note
An old item describes a tonic and laxative product with box labeling. A social gathering in Johns town features an elegant supper and amusements while attendees recalled the menu, as one guest notes the pleasant flavors and plans for another such event.
Snowballing in El Paso Chronicle
Snowballing in El Paso recaps a puzzling weather and communications scene as December reports from Paso, Texas describe unprecedented ether bureau activity and a snowballing phenomenon affecting local transmission and forecasts.
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el Paso
Paso
Tex
Atlanta businessman Parrish returns after train ordeal
Dee T Kus joins M Parrish of Atlanta who disappeared December 4 from his home. He reappeared in Poreworth Texas with no memory of the robbery or how he ended up on a train to Texas. Relatives know little about the money he carried. Parrish cannot locate where the theft occurred.
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Archanema
Kus
Dee T
M. Parrish
Atlanta
Kae
Tie Cane
Poreworth
Tex
Bis
Buid
Texas
Parrish
Hsku
Fred
Sevona Puhote
Clarkton
Is Andrew Carnegie's money tainted debate influences Eveleth library vote
In Eveleth Minnesota a heated debate over accepting Carnegie funds for a public library stalls as a business group forms a committee to study the issue and report back. Supporters push for the gift while a native minority resists amid concerns about taint and origin of the money. The vote hinges on whether a 7,000 resident city can proceed with the library project.
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Rt. Paul
Andrew Carnegie
Eveth
Minn
Eveleth Business Men's Association
Ite
Columbia Herald to Start New Daily in January
Columbia Missouri December 18. The Columbia Herald announces it will begin a daily news paper in January with a seven year plan. J L Stephens will be president and Carl Crow secretary and business manager. Williams named editor.
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Columbia, Mo
Columbia Herald
J. L. Stephens
Carl Crow
Williams
Crow
Columbia
Post Office Fight Ended By Shartel In Missouri
Joplin Missouri December 18 Applicants for postmasterships in the Fifteenth Congressional District received a circular from Congressman Bhartel ending most district post office fights. The merit system will control reappointments unless protests show a need for change and the Congressman or Senator will name new postmasters when records are unsatisfactory. Shartel had pledged to follow local organization endorsements for post office appointments.
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Joplin
Fifteenth Congressional District
Congreeaman Bhartel
Bew
Baamren
Fifteenth Diether
Missouri
Shartel
Revolution Signaled by Nervous Troubles and Bitters
A dubious advert declares imminent revolt and widespread distress from nervousness sleeplessness and indigestion. It touts Electric Bitters as a universal remedy restoring stomach kidney bowel liver and blood balance, claiming fast relief from aches and systemic weakness. Sold for 50 cents with a promise of satisfaction in Franksport.
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T. Clay
Draswire
The Calm Bad Man From St Louis Poste Dispatch
The piece argues that genuine bad men in art resemble quiet, composed figures rather than loud showy outlaws. It shares a western officer’s memory of facing danger, recalling how calm, brave resolve resurges under threat and even prompts an ironic confrontation over a weapon.
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St. Louis Poste Dispatch
West
Nebraska official reports New York Life solvent after East review
Lincoln Neb Dec 18 Mr Pierce deputy insurance auditor Nebraska returned from New York after examining eastern insurers says New York Life was solvent and a statement will be issued soon Two expert examiners will be sent to France to conduct European investigations
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Lincoln, Neb
Pierce
Nebraska
New York
New York Life
France
Food health claims prompt wary consumers
An obscure ad fragment promotes pills claiming to cure ailments from food origins. It references New Life Pills and Dr Kings with unclear sourcing and limited readable details, offering 250 at Trek T and faint endorsements of health benefits.
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Trek T
Sowing the Christmas Seed
A Harlem couple received a barrel of Northern Spy apples from a relative. With only two in the home they worried about spoilage in a five room apartment. They devised a plan to gift baskets to friends to ensure remembrance and potential returns. The couple now anticipates a brighter Christmas and has apples left to keep for a while.
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New York Globe
Harlem
Saved Betsy Ross's House in Philadelphia
The two story brick at 259 Arch Street known as the old house, where Betsy Ross helped make the flag, has been purchased by the government. Final payment is complete. An 1808 meeting under John Quincy Adams and others led to the Betsy Ross Memorial Association’s formation and later incorporation. The effort, funded by ten cent memberships and nationwide support, aimed to save the historic dwelling for the nation. Betsy Ross, a Quaker, helped stitch the flag in 1777. the tale notes the house’s preservation for posterity.
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Philadelphia
Arch Street
Betsy Ross
John Quingy Adams
Anacre HH. Weiewarber
Betsy Ross Memorial Association
Potatoes Require High Quality Sulphate of Potash
A 19th century ad notes that large mealy potatoes cannot be grown without at least ten percent Potash in fertilizer, specifically in the form of Sulphate of Potash. It promotes two books Plane Food and Truck Farming and offers free copies to readers who write to German Kali Works at Nassau Street New York or Monadnock Building Chicago.
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New York
Nassau Street
Chicago- Monadnock Building
Ex President Cleveland Hunted Through Barnegat Bay District
The narrative describes ex president Cleveland wandering the Barnegat bay district in a weary trek. A guide notes his progress as he sought his party, entering a narrow lane and climbing to a second floor where a ruff voice challenged him. He refused to retreat, shouldered his gun, and pressed on despite fatigue.
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Cleveland
Barnegat Bay
Jobnumburn
Cloweland
Conrae & House
Unclear historical case yields new trial ruling
A disputed Missouri case reports Judge Willing denying a motion for a new trial and remanding William Seaueh Jr to be named for a February appointment. Mary Spangh is also noted as convicted on similar terms with adjustments to sentencing details referenced, while Sherill Polko is mentioned in connection with the proceeding.
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Conterenle
Willing
Hreuit
Owenrenend Williatey
Seanyeh, Jr
Myamedon Fetwoney
Eismudhar
Irs Mary Spangh
Gaurder
Span
Sherlil Polko
Bank Burglars Shoot Missourian
In Missouri a bank burglary ends with gunfire and one assailant killed. Victim and bystanders report an explosion and escape into a residence as detectives investigate motive. Police identify suspects from the scene and pursue leads.
Gas Man Exploits Leavenworth Pipe Incident
A damaged OCR fragment reports a gas incident in Leavenworth involving a supply pipe and an explosion near an orchard. Names unclear due to text quality but mentions a farmer Meyers and other partial details. The readable portions describe a gas worker and a pipeline rupture with ensuing damage.
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Leavenworth
Kae
Lee
Nae Natural
Wenhel
Meyers
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Amuse
Europe
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Boston Meret
William Seaueh, Jr
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McFarland Bros
Bates County
Sayers
Scoville Buggies
The
Columbia and
Sayers and Scoville
Ness
Colombia
Sayer
Scoville
L McFarland Bros
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