American Appian Way from Cumberland to Vandalia
The piece discusses reviving and funding the historic National Road from Cumberland Maryland to Vandalia Illinois as a national good roads project. It portrays the road as a foundational, enduring American artery, argues for federal support, cites historical funding from land sales, and notes Virginia's early cession and public sentiment shifting toward improved highways for interstate connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federi
Hebel
Ube
Teflon
Walters
Sys
New Yorkists
Washington
Wiliound Road
Tustny
Nelson A. Miles
Cumberland
Mil
Vandalia
Virginia
Wisdains
Virginia Society For the Preservaion of Antiquities
Los Memiers
Wei
Congress
Valley of the Ohio
Washinston-Braddock
Old Commonwealth
Ohio Valley
Ohio River
Department of Agriculture
West County
Oregot
Montana
National road restoration gains rail, vehicular support
Advocates press for reviving the historic National Road from Maryland to the central West as a premier cross country thoroughfare. Backers include Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia papers, automibile clubs, and congressman George A. Pearce, offering commercial and cultural justifications over federal funding.
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Alleghantes
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
George A. Pearce
Stumberland
Tis
Wes
Vations
Potomac
West
America
DeWitts Pills and Digestive Remedies Advert by Neilley Co
An old newspaper style ad praises DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills for liver work and backache, touts Little Early Risers, Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar, and DeWitt's Witch Water Salve. It promotes Kodol for Dyspepsia and various remedies sold by Neilley & Co with scattered proverbs and casual quips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Neilley & de
Neilley & Co
Kennedy
Sid
Women Who Wear Well and Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription
An essay extols marriage and motherhood changing women’s appearance and health, citing ignorance and neglect as causes. It promotes Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a tonic and nervine, claiming it strengthens weak women and aids expectant mothers, with consultation offered by mail from Dr Pierce at Buffalo NY.
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Peerce
Wil
Beby
Pierce
BR. ¥. Pierce
Buitfaio
N.Y
Blind beggar and Zacchaeus meet Jesus in Jericho lesson
In Luke xviii 36 to xix 10, a poor blind beggar cries to Jesus who heals him after the man’s faith. Zacchaeus climbs a tree to see Jesus and is converted, while Jesus teaches that faith and devotion overcome wealth and social barriers. The lesson emphasizes bold prayer, discernment, and repentance.
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Rey. D. Mf. Stearns
Jericho
Mark
Bartimaeus
Matthew
Johoix
Jesus
Hin
Siloam
Lazarus
Peter
Jesus of Nazareth
David
Heaven and Earth
Solomon
Zacchaeus
Tim
Tim With Joy. This Is His Salvation Webu i
Dev'l
Kidney Health Cure Ad At Cambridge Drugstore
Neilley and Co. promote a mail order kidney remedy claiming to cure Bright's disease diabetes rheumatism gout gravel dropsy and bladder inflammation with a money back guarantee. Six boxes cost $2.50 prepaid by mail or on receipt of 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Neilley & Co
Cambridge
Safe life in city praised by remedies and church note
A reader from Sutton Street, Waco Texas, touts Dr King s New Discovery for lasting health after a long cough and claims it cures chronic coughs grippe croup whooping cough and pneumonia prevention. Ads cite C A Feiner and Neiley Co Cambridge drug stores offering 50 cents to 1 00 with a free trial bottle. Electric Bitters praised by E H Wolfe Bear Grove Ind for kidney trouble and general debility. Also a line notes the Milan cathedral as the costliest building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Goodloe
Sutton St
Waco
Tex
Dr. King
C. A. Heiner
Byesville
Neilley & Co Cambridge Drug Stores
E. H. Wolfe
Bear Grove
C.A. Feiner
Brewsille
Neiliey & Co
Cambridge
Unnecessary Expense and Cholera Remedy Ad
Acute attacks of diarrhea and dysentery strike suddenly. Prompt relief may require a physician but Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy offers quick aid before a doctor arrives and has been reported to never fail in severe cases. Sold by Brenan & Wilson and J. M. Hawthorne. The finest cigars, Vuelta Ahaios, sometimes cost four dollars each.
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Baltimore
Washington
Thomas A. Edison
New Jersey
Aoman
Leir
Jie
Bulds
Brenan & Wilson
J. M. Hawthorne
Quick Relief and Kidney Cure Claims by Foley's Ads
An advertisement series touts Foley's Honey and Tar for asthma relief and Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney and bladder ailments. Endorsements describe cures for consumption fears, enlarged prostate, diabetes, and other kidney issues, with testimonials from D. M. Hawthorne and Rodney Burnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
D. M. Hawthorne
C. Unger
Maple St
Campaign, Ill
D.M. Hawthorne
Rodney Burnett
Rock Port
D. M.hawthorne
In Self Defense Bucklen Arnica Salve Endorsed
Major Hamm editor of the Constitutionalist Eminence Ky recalls a violent attack four years ago and credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing burns, sores, cuts and wounds in ten days. Sold at local Cambridge and Byesville drug stores priced at 25 cents. Attention to small things is economy of virtue.
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Major Hamm
Constitutionalist
Eminence
C. A. Heiner
Byesville
Neilley & Co
Cambridge Drug Stores
Mystery solved by Dr Wing's New Life Pill advert
A testimonial from John N Pleasant of Magnolia Indiana claims Dr Wings New Life Pill ends periodic attacks of bijiousness and baitual constipation. The ad promises guaranteed satisfaction or money back with online ordering and lists Cambridge druggists Heiner Bressidle and Neilly & Co as distributors.
New Cuke Cholera Remedy In Great Demand
A local druggist reports high demand for Chamberlain's Cuke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The medicine has recently helped dysentery cases when other remedies failed, with Frank Jones of Priceville citing its effectiveness. Available at Drenan Wilson 9 Hawthorne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jones
Priceville
Ind
Drenan & Wilson
Hawthorne
Sin Is Nip A Wrong Fend Out
A fragment notes that many people believe sin is a wrong thing to fight or defend against, reflecting a moral stance without specifics. The text presents a general social belief rather than concrete events, names, or dates.
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Lester
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