Peruna medicine praised by patients in letters
Letter writers from Fountainville Pennsylvania credit Peruna with restoring health after years of illness and kidney trouble. Philip Kratz and his wife say the tonic helped when cold, asthma, or general weakness struck, and note they keep Peruna in the house for ongoing use and prevention. The messages thank the doctor and endorse continued use.
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Pomtainvile
Cartman
Morena
Samy
Otto
Lelowly
Bat
Peruna
Kodenestiall
Benin
Perana
Constantioy
Morwna
Pililip Kratz
Fountainville
Dr. S. RB
Barca
Philip Kratz
A Cleveland Man's Idols and Odd Golf Course
A Cleveland article describes Edward S. Wright's collection of idolatrous lawn statues placed around his Gates Mills home, including a unique clock golf course with twelve holes arranged like a clock dial. An advertisement for Kodol indigestion remedy follows, noting its use for mild to severe abdominal discomfort.
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Edward S. Wright
Gates
Wright
Mayor Donnelly Attests Man’s Statements in Town Letter
John Donnelly mayor of Doyles town attests in writing about Philip Krata, noting four years of acquaintance and vouching for the truth and usefulness of statements he witnessed. The witness claims confidence in the signed document and its listed particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Donnelly
Doylestown
Philip Krata
Jutin Donnelly
Youthful Folly from the Washington Meralt
A humorous critique of young male arrogance by a writer from Ohio State University context. The piece mocks youthful certainty and calls for better judgment, noting that women’s savvy remains supreme and that youth’s bold plans often yield to wiser hindsight.
Spavin Liniment Ad Promises Quick Cure for Lumps
An 19th century styled advertisement claims English Spavin Liniment removes hard or soft lumps and blemishes from horses and heroes, curing blood spavins, curbs, splints, ring bone, sprains, and swollen throats. Offers $50 savings with one bottle. Sold by Frank T. Clay, Druggist. 50 6m.
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Frank T. Clay
Indiana Farmhand Calls for Rural Work Reform in Letter
An Indiana farmhand writes to President Roosevelt urging reforms under the Country Life Commission. He argues for educated farming, businesslike planning, and regular hours, claiming eight to ten hours of work and orderly domestic life improve welfare and productivity. The commission seeks more letters as it prepares a national tour to gather farmer and worker opinions.
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Woashington
Indiana
Roosevelt
Country Life
Sion
Commiarion
Vietbeauattel
Tle
Country Life Commission
Ae & Band
Hilm
So'elock
Courias
Comlow
Mettaworth
Standin
Shopaol Ojty
Linnie
LH Batley
Conmleston
Golden Medical Discovery Promises Cure for Impure Blood
An advertisement claims impure blood causes many ailments and promises cures through Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It touts skin diseases and glandular swellings improved by the remedy, with an offer to send the Ail-Healing Salve for open sores and instructions to mail fifty four cents for delivery from Buffalo, New York.
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Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Main St
Buffalo
Threats of plant shutdown tied to election outcome
A Sharples Sra rator Works plant in Weetchester Pa may close for a year if William Jennings Bryan is elected president. The notice, viewed as intimidation, mentions honoring James Sherman and hints at coercive actions. The Democratic National Committee offered 5000 dollars for information to convict any manufacturer involved. The Republican editorial condemns the coercive rhetoric as despicable and pathetie.
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William Jennings Ryan
Sharples Srarator Works
Weetchester
Nothie
Jame S. Sherman
Wikhiouk
Hrgania
Democratic National C Ommite
Bryan
Republic
Layon Zine plans plant resumption and ore shipment impact
The Layon Zine company announces work will resume at its two plants within days, aided by a large ore shipment. No. 2 plant idle since last fall’s panic is expected to restart fires. Prime Western Bank began in Gas City, employing 500 workers. Rumors circulate about Rich Hill smelter restarting after the downturn.
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Layon Zine Company
Dla
Gas City
Amon
Rich Hill
Breakfast F000 Kills Monk and Monkey Express MixUp
A chaotic report describes an express company mishap involving a monk, monkeys and a misclassified shipment at Union Station. W Kreepi of Mexico Missouri and Henry Moeller inspect the cage and note the crate was wrongly labeled as livestock. The incident ends with a monkey fed breakfast food and failing to explode, amid a flurry of peculiar instructions and miscommunications.
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W. Kreepi
Mexico
William Welirmann
South Browdway
St Louis
Petle
Sinian
Nothlow
Henry Moeller
Amercan Express Company
Union Station
A Voice From Oklahoma and the Missouri Question
A fragmented column questions political loyalties and party ties in Oklahoma and Missouri. It cites candidates and the implied critique of incumbents, while debating national ties and perceived sincerity of party aims with a mix of garbled phrases.
Sharples Bluff is Called
W. W. Marsh, president of the Iowa Dairy Separator Company in Waterloo, Iowa, warned Chairman Mack that the Sharples Separator Company threatened to shut down its plant if Bryan were elected. Marsh said all separator workers who prefer Democratic victory would find work immediately in his factory.
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Chicago
Ovt
Mack
W. W Marsh
Iowa Dairy
Waterloo
Iowa
Marsh
Sharples
Bryan
Senator Stone Address Sparks Crowd in City Debates
The article describes Senator Stone speaking in the city, praised by supporters and criticized by opponents including a Democrat rival. It notes civic engagement, a call for democracy, and broad public interest in political leaders, with a vendor selling kidney pills by C. W. Hess as a side detail.
Prof VanBenthusen Improves After Illness in Rich Hill
Prof. Chas VanBenthusen of Rich Hill public schools was stricken with paralysis at the city building last Tuesday. He is reported very much improved and hoped to recover rapidly with no lasting effects. DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve advertised by C W Hess.
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Chas. VanBenthusen
Rich Hill
Weet Echool
van Benthosen
VanRenthuven
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Siet Phayve
Whiah
Cleveland
Cleveland Pisin
W. Hess
Washington Meralt
BE. Robbins
International
State Auctioneers Association
Amoret
C. E. Robbins
Selene
Johnson
Yale College
Monk
Expressman
Equilytie
Oklahoma
Tie Anthea
Missouri
Witte
Whemseves
Sharples Bluff
Senator Stone
Seyaelie Mell
Mths
Alate
Cominy
Lebanvorne
Pe Wite
Jose Ae
C. W. Hess
VanBenthusen
DeWitt
DeWitt's
Ayer
Stoner
Bo Tate
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