DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve and Other Remedies
A fragment ad reel promotes DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a universal cure for cuts burns ulcers and wounds with testimonials from B W Pursell and Sid Darling claiming relief after long suffering. Also touts DeWitts Little Early Risers and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure from Shaffs drug store with customer endorsements and caution against counterfeits.
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DeWitt
Shaif
B. W. Pursell
Kintersville
de Witt
Shaff
Sid Darling
Howard St
Port Huron
Mich
Shad
Greem Grocer
Farry Braydon
Harris
N. C
Shail
Maude
Noriver
North Stratford
George W. Lane
Pewamo
Foley remedies touts cure for coughs kidneys and more
An old time advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for throat and lung diseases after a long-suffering testimony from M Minerva Smith of Danville. It promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as guaranteed and claims several testimonials from H Hawthorne and others. The copy also extols Banner Salve for ulcers and sores and warns against substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Minerva Smith
Danville
Foley
M. Hawthorne
Champaign
D. M. Hawthorne
Chas. Replogle
Atwater. O
Finley
H. C. Watkins
Sex
Methodist Church
Springfield
G. A. Stillman
Tampico
Peter
Dhad
Myle
Forest of Chippewa Falls
Mae Thorne
Electric Bitters touted as life saver by Texan lawyer
Henrietta lawyer E B Munday recalls curing his brother from malaria fever and jaundice with Electric Bitters. The tonic is claimed to expel malaria and purify the blood, aiding digestion and liver and kidney function, with cures for various ailments. Sold by D M Hawthorne in Cambridge and D A Heiner in Byesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Munday
Henrietta
Tex
D. M. Hawthorne
Cambridge
D. A. Heiner
Byesvile
Dr Kings New Life Pills Advert Likely Boosts Health
An old time ad touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a busy remedy that converts weakness into energy and mental power. It claims dramatic health building effects and lists retailers D M Hawthorne in Cambridge and C A Heiner in Byesville Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
D. M. Hawthorne
Cambridge
C. A. Heiner
Byesville
Ohio
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Ad Promises Easy Movements
An old advertisement touts Cascarets for bowel relief and general health. It claims natural, painless cures and features boxed tablets stamped with CCC. It warns against imitation products and uses exaggerated health claims.
Beginning of sin and redemption in Genesis lessons
Comprehensive Sunday School lesson commentary by Rev. D.M. Stearns outlines Genesis themes from creation to the fall, Noah's flood, Abram's call and promises, intercession, and Isaac and Jacob. It ties Genesis events to New Testament concepts like grace, redemption, and prayer, highlighting faith, obedience, and divine guidance.
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Golden Text
Ps. cii
DU. M. Stearns
Asto
God
Jesus Christ
Noah
Cain
Abel
New Earth
Jesus
Abram
Tower of
Bolel
Ion
Beliave
Hewavon
Abraham
Abreham
Rey
Andrew Murray
Isaac
Fath Abraham
Christ
Lot
Tsane
Jacob
Bethel
Steamer Hudson Believed Lost After Lake Superior Gale
Reports from the steamer Nicol indicate the Hudson of western transit, carrying 26 crew, foundered in a furious gale on Lake Superior after leaving Duluth for Buffalo. Hudson valued at 200000 dollars with cargo worth 100000 dollars, decks awash and pumps working, aid refused as Nicol could not assist.
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Lake Superior
Sault Ste Marie
Mich
Loas
Hudson
Nicol
Duluth
McLean
Buffalo
Eagle River
Testing its boilers sinks Cobra after boiler test
The British torpedo boat destroyer Cobra foundered in the North Sea after a boiler test. Of 79 on board, only 12 survivors were reported, all crew and contractor staff. The Cobra, a turbine-engined fast vessel, sank after hitting a rock amid heavy seas. its commander Lieutenant Roforth Smith went down with the ship.
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Viper
London
North Sea
Cobra
Armstrongs
Newcastle
Cowsing Sands
Middlesboro
Roforth Smith
Tyne
Ambushed by Botha revolts three British mounted infantry
London dispatch reports Boers under General Botha ambushed three companies of British mounted infantry near Scheppers Nek on Sept. 17. Major Gough led the force. 2 officers and 14 men killed. 5 officers and 26 men wounded. Five officers and 150 men captured. Boers estimated at 1,000. General French notes Smuts attacked from Elands River Poort, killing 3 officers and 20 men. Roosevelt names W B Ridgely controller of the currency. Loeb at White House with president. Stevenson memorial speech lauds McKinley’s private life and inspires young men.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Major Gough
Schepper
Gough
Botha
French
Smuts
Seventeenth Lancers
Elands River Poort
Wood on Cuba Election Plan for December Return Next Summer
General Leonard Wood arrives in Washington with secretary Alex Gonzales to confer with President Roosevelt and Secretary Root. He will present the constitutional convention’s electoral law, outlined for a president and vice president, civil governor and council in six provinces. An electors system will choose four senators per province and 61 representatives, with about 122 electors in total. A December general election is expected, and transfer of authority to Cuban hands by next May or June.
Entertaining the Duke and Duchess in Quebec
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York stayed in Quebec to review troops, dine on the royal yacht Ophir, and see harbor lights. Rain dispersed crowds, Spencerwood events were canceled as a mark of respect to the late U S president, with plans for regret expression abandoned due to weather.
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Quebec
Duk and Duchess of Cornwall
York
Canada
Ophir
Spencerwood
Irreverent ad copy and early 20th century notices mix
The fragmentary text blends patent medicine pitches for Burdock Blood Bitters and German Syrup with garbled political and military musings from The Nineteenth Century and New York Press, plus brief notices of boiler blast fatalities in Peoria and routine patent remedy claims. It mentions doctors, remedies, and a satirical English army critique, alongside ads for shop goods and clothing innovations.
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Thomast
Dean
Mantine
Wowlar
A Glimpse of the Japanese by Mrs Hugh Praser
A review of Mrs Hugh Praser’s book on life in Japan notes two bold characteristics of Japanese society, focusing on women and money less openly discussed. It praises honor, patriotism, and familial love as core values over material wealth while describing a striking parlor scene and a Bohemian figure in Paris. Anarchist Casem continues as hearings are adjourned due to fear of mob action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Praser
Marlon Grinford
Japan
Vollon
Larisa
Wille
Paris
de Dun- Kergna
Readable plea for Dow's Kidney Pills claim
A damaged historical notice shows a testimonial from Mrs. Margaret T Deveny of Wheeling Avenue praising Dow's Kidney Pills since 1806 and urging readers to try the remedy. The ad notes Pride 60 cents, Foster-Milburn Co as U.S. role agents, with instruction to remember the name Don's and take no substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret T Deveny
Wheeling Avenue
Siysi
Dow
Pride
Foster-Miburn Co
Bullido
N.Y
United States
Don's
Fragmented 19th century ads and notices in Blue Island page
A collage of 19th century items including Icy cold remedies, a testimonial letter by D. Kimball praising a cold medicine, a tale of a tragic accident and a reference to Kings New Discovery for lung diseases, multiple product ads for Red Cross Ball Blue and Arnica Salve, a news blurb about a double shooting near Covington Kentucky, Santa Fe boiler makers strike, and a rail yard burglary loss. Several named places and businesses appear such as Blue Island WL Cambridge M. A. Haw, Ely Brather, J. C. Brainard & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Island
Messrs
Ely Brow
D. Kimball
Ely Bratherg
Ab Wraven Si
New York
H. Badgar
Covington
Santa Fe
San Bernardino
Cal
J. C. Brainard & Company
Blooming Prairie
Minn
Kid-No-Oids Promises Kidney Cure Claims
An ad copy claims Kid-No-Oids cure Brights disease and kidney disorders with a money back guarantee. It touts immediate relief from dizziness and backache, promotes liver lax as a cleanser, and urges purchase at William Moss druggists. Names John ONeill, Altaana Pa, Brown couple, and William Moss appear with promotional guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O'Neil
Altaana
William Moss
Mrs. Brown
Wallisin Moss
Bam Moss
Wiliam Moss
Minister Wu Autograph Mystery Stuns New Orleans Crowd
A Chinese minister visiting New Orleans astonishes locals with his autograph, chalking up a comic misunderstanding. Onlookers inspect hieroglyphic characters, and attempts to decipher them fail, as the minister looks to hire a translator amid a lively, baffling scene.
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Vietin
Wu Tog Fang
New Orleans
Mayd Garan
Aida
Uyon
Hue
Doom
Ely
Hid Cayenne
Orlenva
Nerve Pills and Patent Remedies Featured in Cambridge Ad
A Cambridge advertisement touts Dr A W Chase’s Nerve Pills and other patent medicines as remedies for nervous weakness digestive problems and general malaise. Personal testimonials claim improved strength digestion and wellbeing after taking the products available through local outlets. The piece blends medical claims with marketing language and cites pharmacies and a local resident’s endorsement.
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Shepardson College Preparatory
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City Directory
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Wiecock
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University of Lewisville
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Zanesville
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New York Life Insurance Co
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Corner Market
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Cleveland
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the Tailor
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Haunt &,Co
Marietta
Cnnsylvania
Caysyaud On
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Wagner
Vail
Leyes
Lieot
Sandusky Division
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Weyers
Qrocklin
Grants St
Wheeling Ave
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A. W. Chase
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A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Chase
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