Oldest Man in America Claims 119 Years of Life
A McTonnan County Texas resident described as the oldest man in America, aged 119, has long resided near Bosque Falls and now Valley Mills. The piece notes his birth before the United States, witnessing 22 presidents, four wars, and a long bout with catarrh. It credits Pe-ru-na for protection and health and mentions his landmark 110 year witness in a land suit.
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Awc Otrocur
McTonnan County
Texas
Bosque Fall
Waco
Valley Mills
Isaac
Andrew Jackon
Brock
United States
Pe-ru-na
Peoru-na
Crowk
Verona
Escaped the Terrors of Many Winters By Using Peruna
Mr Brock praises Peruna for health and age, recounting grip and grippe battles and long climate trials. He credits Peruna with protection from sudden changes, improved blood circulation, and overall well being. Mrs Brock notes personal health gains and advises readers to try a bottle themselves.
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Peruna
Brock
United States
Mr Brock
Sarah J. Brock
FENCE POSTS MADE DURABLE BY Creosote Treatment
A project reports creosote impregnation makes fence posts last about twenty years. Open tank methods treat 40 to 60 posts daily, with varying absorption by species. Costs range 4 to 15 cents per post plus creosote itself and equipment, and Woods in Idaho show sixteen extra years of durability.
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Crete
East
Middle West
Forces Service
Washington
Farming Etiquette Against Wasteful Habits From The Southern Planter
The Southern Planter warns against wasteful farming habits and urges practical care on a farm. It highlights neglect such as improper manure use, overreliance on luck for crops, poor stock feeding, and neglecting farm infrastructure. It also criticizes idle attitude and letting village stores influence decisions while neglecting present work.
Bucklea’s Arnica Salve Promises Pile Cure 20 Years On
8S Woolever, a prominent LeBayeville merchant, testifies that Bucklea’s Arnica Salve cured his piles twenty years ago and continues to soothe every sore, wound, burn, or abrasion at F. i Clay’s drug store.
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LeBayeville
N. Y
Eays
Bucklea
Bryan's Jackson Day pledge in Chicago speech
In a Jackson Day banquet before 800 Democrats, William Jennings Bryan reannounced his bid for the presidency, declaring that power comes from the people and that the Democratic party should be a true people's party. He criticized trusts and favored regulation, tariff reform, and arbitration, insisting the party must reflect the will of its rank and file.
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Chicago
W. J. Bryan
Democrata
Jefferson Club
Democratic Party
Lehall
KHOW
LSCG
Lsal
Democrate Party
Mwas
Leball
Thomas Jefferson
Earth
Policle
The Crown of Womanhood and Motherhood Defended
Features endorsing Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for maternal health. Claims praise from medical writers and patients, citing safer childbirth, reduced suffering, and improved comfort. Describes ingredients like Blue Cohosh and Golden Seal, with testimonials urging expectant mothers to use the remedy.
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Pierce
Pidrew
Battal
N.Y
Fee
Adlvni
Pier
John Fyfe
Department of ‘Therapeutics
Reece Review
San Pierce
John King
It Quiets the Cough and Ayer's Cherry Pectoral
An old advertisement touts Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as a valued remedy for consumption. It claims to stop weariness from coughing, control inflammation, quiet fever, and promote healing, with a nod to asking a doctor about the product. It also promotes Ayer's Pills to aid recovery by keeping the bowels regular.
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Ayer
The Mule and the Monkey Wrench Excerpted Tale
A long vivid stream of odd prose contrasts a mule, a monkey wrench, and a disordered narrative voice. It mixes philosophical musings on evil with comic images of mechanics, sympathy, and an abrupt hit of advertisement, ending with a medicinal salve note and a local druggist mention.
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Wales
Minto
Earl Cressy
Minnespolis
Ex-Mayor Schmitz Freed as Indictment Voided
In San Francisco a California appellate court ruled ex Mayor Eugene E. Schmitz may be released from custody and voided the extortion indictment. The decision also impacts the Ruef case as it entered effect.
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San Francisco
Jan
Appellate Court of California
Eugene E. Schmitz
Abe Ruef
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Clay's Drug Store
Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier Journal
Nebraska
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Bryan
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Athe FC Ayer Co
Lowel
Masa
Alew
Ayers Iin
Do Wlie
Frank Clay
Drogutas
Frees
Schmitz
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