Amputation by new method at County Hospital
Mrs. Mary Arndt, 82, underwent a near hip amputation of her right leg using a nerve deadening technique via coraine injected into the vertebral cavity. Surgeon Dr. Samuel L. Weber led the procedure, reported as the first of its kind in America and possibly a major advance in anesthesia-free limb surgery. The patient remained conscious with full faculties during the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Careaco
Inn
Mary Arndt
America
Samuel L. Weber
Erlin Hospital
Ana
Othe
Three Doctors Pick Cure for a Cold
A playful mock consultation argues for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as best for colds. Dr Inclination praises its pleasant taste. Dr Experience notes its speed and permanence. Dr Reason cites scientific principles and natural relief. Sold by I. Ben Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inclination Weeld
Experience
Reason
I. Ben Miller
Missouri Brewers Win Ban On Small Beer Kegs
Congress passes a bill introduced by Missouri brewers to abolish one sixth and one eighth size beer kegs. They argue the smallest kegs are costly and rarely returned, often ending in back yards and alleys as swill receptacles, with production costs exceeding beer value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Missouri
Quills and Feathers booklet advertises turkey quills sale
The Warren Featherbone Co. of Three Oaks Michigan issues Quills and Feathers offering to buy all turkey quills and feathers. The booklet promotes earning a good price by saving and selling the stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Warren Featherbone Co
Three Oaks
Mich
Ordered to Bring Suit Against Grain Growers
J J Everingham of Omaha receiver for the Grain Growers Mutual Hair Association ordered by Judge Dickenson to bring suit against policy holders he deems advisable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Everingham
Omaha
Grain Growers’ Mutual Hair Association
Dickenson
Beil's Pine Tar Honey Saves Lifes Lung Patient
A Grantsburg resident, after 25 years of cough and costly medical care, reports Dr Beil's Pine Tar Honey restored strength to weak lungs and saved his life. Person: J. B. Rosell. Location: Grantsburg. Time: unspecified. Claim: remedy effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Beil
J. B. Rosell
Grantsburg
Foley
Greens Angest Flower Remedy Promoted Worldwide
It is a surprising favorite says Pret Houtonu that in travel around the world for the last ten years more people have used Greens Angaset Flower than any other remedy for dyspepsia liver and stomach disorders and constipation. It is claimed to aid travelers and office workers with headaches and irregular habits. Sample bottles are free at W. H. Coerver and the product is sold by dealers in civilized countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houtonu
W. H. Coerver
Senator Jones Shifts On Money Question in Nevada
The Philadelphia Record notes Senator Jones of Nevada, once allied with Grant to veto the 300,000,000 greenback bill, now backs fiat currency. It observes a national shift away from both greenbacks and Bryan’s free silver as Congress nears a bill restricting reversions to those systems.
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Senator Jones
Nevada
Jones
President Grant
Congress
Bryan
Philadelphia
Foley’s Kidney Cure Promoted for Kidney and Bladder Diseases
An advertisement states Foley's Kidney Cure does not claim to cure all illnesses but targets certain kidney and bladder diseases using ingredients recognized by skilled physicians as suitable. It emphasizes honesty and efficacy without claiming to be a universal remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oaly
Foley
Farm youth held after threats near Hooper
Max Hendricksen a young farmer diving near Hooper was arrested and brought into county court at Fremont on a complaint that he has threatened to shoot Henry Harms a neighbor. Harms says the youth has become too free with a gun and his threats of violence are serious. The prisoner waived examination and was bound over to district court to the amount of $0 furnished by his father John Hendrickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Hendricksen
Hooper
Fremont Ien
Henry Harms
Harms
John Hendrickson
Stamped goods sale starts January 15 at Annie D Speak
For one week beginning Monday January 15 Annie D Speak offers a great reduction on her entire stock of stamped goods with millinery sold regardless of cost. Also notes World’s Animal Farm on the Southern Florida coast and Ringling Brothers allegedly purchasing three islands for animal farming with junglelike terrain and liberty for wild creatures to be captured later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie D. Speak
Wrlds
Florida
Ringling Brothers
Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief for Kidney Ailments
A faded notice touts a 50 cent bottle of Kidney Cure claiming many people were cured of kidney problems. The fragment presents a medical remedy sales pitch with no verifiable endorsements or details.
Goebel Law Debate Sparks Kentucky Election Controversy
A prominent editor counsels a railroad to back Goebel Law and elections by the people, predicting a Republican loss in Kentucky. The piece notes Watterson’s stance and warns of Goebel supporters abroad, with an aside on newspaper bustle and style returning to town life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col Wattarson
August Delmont
Seves
Watterson
Bare
Coverner
Kentucky
United States
St. Louis
Iule Democrat
Soi i
Tau
Amiles
Electric Bitters touted for beauty and health benefits
An advertisement claims attractive women stay healthy with Electric Bitters. It warns of constipation kidney trouble and impure blood causing pimples and a blotchy complexion. The tonic is billed as the best medicine to regulate stomach liver and kidneys and improve nerves eyes and skin. Orly Weat Ben Miller's drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orly Weat
Ben Miller
Customer Seeks Quick Service at Restaurant
A customer questions a proprietor about a delayed meal claiming it took twenty seven minutes. The proprietor offers concern and a doctor, while the customer requests pen ink paper and two witnesses before proceeding with an ill intent. Ally Sloper's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloper
City Council Hints Higher Pay Plan for Officials
An ordinance to raise salaries for city officers was introduced at the last council meeting and referred to a committee. The report proposes Mayor 1000, Councilmen 600, City Clerk 2000, Treasurer 600, Police 2600 each, Street Commissioner 1000, Deputy Marshal 2600, Collector 2400, Marshal unspecified, with others listed in table form. A note adds Rev C F Brooks touts Sulphur Bitters as cures for malaria and praises their use in his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peeuveswanlee
Veesvesensses
Esseeees
Street Commission
Arnica Salve Claims Clearest Cure For Many Ailments
Advert leaflets tout Ane grand bat skin eruptions and multiple conditions cured by Uucklen's Arnica Salve. It promises relief for rashes, boils, ulcers, warts, burns, chilblains and more at 2 cents per box with a cure guaranteed. Sold by J. Ben Miller, Drawsist 2. Notice of Cape Girardeau Telephone Co stockholders meeting to vote on issuing first mortgage bonds of 14K payable in ten years at 4 percent interest, at 8 a m on March 26 in Cape Girardeau Missouri. directors James F. Dsouks L. J. Alsert A. I. Poxber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uucklen
J. Ben Miller
Cape Girardeau Telephone Company
Cape Girardeau Telephone Co
Cape Girardeau
State of Missouri
James F. Dsaouks
L. J. Alsert
A. I. Poxber
Wonderful deliverance from frightful death in Hannital Mo
Mr E Lilly, a Hannital resident, recovered from typhoid fever that progressed to pneumonia after using Dr King’s New Discovery. He credits one bottle with relief and final recovery from lung trouble. The medicine is sold at I Ben Miller’s drugstore, with a regular size of 30 and price of 1.00, trial bottles free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Lilly
Hannital
Dr. King
I. Ben Miller's
Wanted: Two men to sell Prairie Farmer subscriptions
Fall and winter job offering high earnings for two reliable men to take subscription orders in the county. Promises of 2 to 4 dollars a day rising with the season, clear field, and immediate work for the first suitable applicant. Send references and apply to THE PRAIRIE FARMER, 166 Adams Street, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fvo
Prairie Farmer
Adams Street
Dr King’s New Life Pills Ad for Vitality
An old advertisement praising Dr King’s New Life Pills for health, stamina, and energy. It claims improvements to brain and body functions and urges purchase at Ben Miller’s drug store for two cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Ben Miller
Scholarship offer for Draughon business colleges
You may secure a free scholarship by doing little writing at home in Draughon’s Practical Business Colleges located in Nashville St Louis Little Rock Fort Worth Galveston Shreveport or Savannah. For particulars address The Illustrated Youth and Age Nashville Tenn.
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Draughon
Practical Business
Nashville
St. Louis
Little Rock
Ft. Worth
Galveston
Shreveport
Savannah
South
The
Illustrated Youth and Age
Tenn
Newspaper Subscriptions and Intellectual Thought
The piece discusses foreign newspaper consignments to county papers, a grocer credit tactic linked to debtor advertising, and extols The Semi Weekly Republic as a premier source of news and culture. It promotes combined subscriptions to The Semi- Weekly Republic and The Republic Sunday Magazine at a low annual price from The Republic, St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Stepablic
Senday
Paris
The
St. Louis
Free sample offer for Boschee's German Syrup advertised
An ad invites adults with cold throat or lung troubles to visit W. 8. Coerver for a free sample bottle of Boschee's German Syrup. Restricts one bottle per person and requires parental orders for children. Claims vast historical distribution and physician endorsement with a 75 cent bottle as proof of cure or value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
Miss Hooper Feted At Everest Home In Missouri
Everest, the elegant colonial home of Mr and Mrs KR GB Oliver, hosted a notable reception honoring Miss Hooper of Virginia a cousin of Mrs Oliver. The event drew several ladies from Jackson Paragould St Louis and Chicago and gentlemen from Commerce and New Madrid.
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Everest
KR. GB. Oliver
Miss Hooper
Oliver
Virginia
Missouri
Jackson
Paragould
St. Louis
Chicago
Messrs N. Anderson
Commerce
Lee Hunter
New Madrid
How to Prevent Croup Remedy Endorsed by Merchants
J M Nickle of Nickleville Pa reports two children prone to croup are protected when Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is used during outbreaks. He calls it a household necessity and says it outsells all other cough medicines combined in his county. For sale by I Ben Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. M. Nickle
Nickle Bros
Nickleville
I. Ben Miller
Misidentified man mistaken for Ellis Glenn causes hotel trouble
In Hot Springs on February 17 a local paper misstated Ellis Glenn’s presence, confusing him with Rhoda Kaffix who posed as a man. Kaffix claimed to be a Persian puma, and the error led to Glenn’s expulsion from two hotels and difficulties securing accommodations. the man denied being Glenn and said he had been mistaken for him on several occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Ark
Ellis Glenn
Hrhoda Kaifik
Glenn
Kaffix
Little Rock
Eagle Eye Salve for Weak Eyes Sold at 25 Cents
An 19th century style notice promotes Sutherlands Eagle Eye Salve for weak eyes styes sore eyes and granulated lids. Sold by all dealers for 25 cents.
Iains Eye and Skin Ointment Offer Halts Itching Fast
The ointment relieves intense itching and smarting from diseases and has reportedly cured severe cases. Effective for itching piles, sore nipples, chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites, and chronic sores. 25 cents per box. Sold by I Ben Mler, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iain
I. Ben Mler
Oclf-Sy
First Ward Doctor Faces Question From Young Son
In a Washington First Ward home a doctor’s young son asks who pays to run the world. The father replies God runs the world with no pay, then admits “Me” paid nothing for its making. The boy ponders and says it beats him. Also a brief note touts Foley’s Honey and Tar for chest cold relief.
Cardus Weather Chart and Calendar 1900 from Chattanooga Medicine Co
A large twelve sheet calendar issued by Chattanooga Medicine Co publishers of McElree s Wine of Cardus and Thedford s Black Draught. Each month shown in readable figures with De Voe weather signals, moon phases and holidays. Few copies available for 10 one cent stamps via Chattanooga Medicine Co Chattanooga.
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Cardus
Chattanooga Medicine Company
McElree
Thedford
Democrat T
de Voe
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga
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