Pain Balin and Witch Hazel Salve Advertisements
A collection of patent medicine and dental ad copy. Claims for Chamberlain's Pain Balin relief for rheumatism with topical applications. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve touted for burns and skin ailments. One Minute Cough Cure praised for coughs and colds. Coffin & Co. and Others promote various tonics and medicines with bold assurances. Several entries mention prices, offerings, and travel recruitment via The Dominion Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ss. Coffin & Co
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoe Remedy Ad
The latest medicine for bowel complaints promises quick action and reliable relief. It dissolves pleasantly when mixed with water and is sold in 25 and 50 cent bottles by O. Tin & Co., Druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Coftin & Co
Fashionable Bonnet Trends Then and Now
The piece notes plaited straw bonnets in yellowish tones will dominate this season with Directoire and Louis XVI influences plus remnants of early 19th century styles. Ribbon ties widen to inch wide on large hats and three inch ties on smaller bonnets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Home Journal
Worthington Editor Recommends Electric Bitters Sin
Editor Morrison of Worthington Indiana cites Electric Bitters as a valuable prescription for constipation and sick headache and as a general tonic. Mrs Annie Stehle of Chicago describes severe fatigue and digestion issues, but six bottles restored her health and strength. Prices 50 cents and 1.00, available at Owen Hill's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison
Worthington
Ind
Annie Stehle
Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago
Owen
Hill
Rich Cripple Creek Gold Boom Promises Big 1896 Profits
Rich discoveries of gold at Cripple Creek and elsewhere push 1896 production toward a record two hundred million dollars. Cripple Creek alone yields over one million dollars monthly and rising, with mining stocks surging and dividends reported up to 39 to 50 percent. JK Morgan & Co of 45 Broadway, New York act as agents for the Prudential Gold Mining Co and others, offering free prospectus and a book on speculation in Meeks grain and cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cripple Creek
Colo
JK Morgan & Co
Broadway
New York
New Crusader Tire Ad From Factory Outlet
An advertisement proclaims a new Crusader cushion tire from the factory. Suited for gentleman or lady, priced at twenty dollars cash for the wheel. Call at this attire. W. G. Allan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bievele
Faust
W.G. Allan
Hedgehogs Said to Foresee Storms Across England
In parts of England people believe hedgehogs predict storms by their restless behavior and movements, with locals noting signs in hedgehog activity as an omen of upcoming bad weather.
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England
Pain Balm Relief Cited By Sunbury Man
May Uth testimony by Charles W Wetzel of Sunbury Pa attests Cham berlain s Pain Balm cured inflammatory rheumatism after using three bottles. Sworn Aug 10 804. For sale at 50 cents per bottle by O B Coffin Co Druggists. Also note Southern California railway reports eighteen oil burning locomotives in regular service with satisfactory results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malick
Chamberlain
Charles UW. Wetzel
Sunbury
Walter Shipman
Coftin & Co
Southern California Railway
F. M. Martin
Long Beach
West Va
Q.S. Coffin & Co
Discount sale announced by A. W. Newsom
A. W. Newsom advertises a five percent discount for cash excluding rubber boots and shoes. Shoppers can stretch a dollar to ninety five cents with the very lowest prices offered, signaling unusually strong value in the store's current sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Newsom
Election Notice At Hall Of Carthage Lodge EO C F
Notice of election to fill the unexpired term of Alonzo C Anderson who resigned. Election held Tuesday evening April 21 at the Hall of Carthage Lodge EO C F. One trustee will be elected to complete the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage Lodge EO. C. F
Alonzo C. Anderson
Popular Rail Line Promotes National Conventions Tour
The notice lists major conventions from June to September spanning St. Louis Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul with through trains sleeping cars dining service and no tunnel at St Louis promoting the best terminal at Chicago and a comfortable through route to Buffalo Washington and Cincinnati highlighted by the G A R line figures McCormick and Martin guiding passenger traffic and schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Chicago
National Educational Association
Buthuo
Y. Pls. C. EB
Washington
BLY. BP. Ul of America
Milwaukee
National Eicampment G. Alr
St. Paul
Best
Buffalo
G. A. RB
Kk.o. McCormick
KD. B. Martin
Pass
Trafic Myr
G.pak T. A
Cincinnati
The Finest Salve For All Skin Ailments Sale Ad
An 25 cent box salve promises cure for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped skin chilblains and eruptions including piles with guaranteed satisfaction or refund. Sold by Owen 5 Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen 5
Hill
Argentina Plans Large Harbor and Dry Dock Expenditure
The government intends to spend over 6.0 million dollars to complete the Buenoos Ayres harbor works and 1.3 million dollars on building dry docks, signaling a major expansion of port infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenoos Ayres
Christ Mission To Save The Lost By Rev Doyle
Topic for the week starts April 19 with Rev S H Doyle urging Christians to mirror Christ’s mission to save the lost. He cites the lost sheep coin and prodigal son parables, stressing love for sinners, going to them, and sharing meals, even amid rebuke. Bible readings listed follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. S. H. Doyle
Jesus Christ
Heaven
Earth
Calvary’s Cross
Christ
Temple
Wen
Johni
Washington convention awards three C E banners to locals
Three prize banners will be awarded at the Washington convention to three Christian Endeavor local unions. The first for best definite and practical Christian citizenship work. The second for the most members donating at least one tenth of income. The third fellowship banner for starting the largest number of new Christian Endeavor societies. Chicago Cleveland and Philadelphia won these banners at the Boston convention. Unions should report to Secretary Baer before June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Christian Endeavor
Fellowship
New Christian Endeavor
Chicago
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Boston
Baer
Inexplicable Faith and Endeavor Across Borders
A collection of 1890s Christian Endeavor notes praises liberty of thought and warns against persecution. It cites Armenia Turkish events, NeNore India efforts, Brooklyn hosting 1097 National Baptist Union, and a Washington convention of conventions in 1896. The piece urges active participation in foreign missions and sincere spiritual life over mere show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
State Christian Endeavor Convention
National Baptist Union Convention
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W. M. Edwards
Foinightstown, Indiana
U.S
U. S
C.a.snow&co
Patent Office
Washington, D.C
Carthage
Cyrus Rhoades
Wain Street
J. M. Stevens
J. A. Titsworth
Stevens & Titsworth
Sipe
Sexton
James E. Watson
Sexton & Watson Attorneys -At- Law
Rushville
Indiana
Butler, Holden & Churchill’s
J. A. Sipe
Hewles
Crown Grocery
F.G. Hackleman
Rushville, Indiana
W. S. Joanson & Son
Hill's Hotel
Corner Mill and
Walnut Streets
M. Sparks
Newsom
WAL Henley
Hes & Guffin
Ruth and
Main Streets
J. Radley Bill
N.C
J. H. Binford
Law and Loans
Luna
Binford
the Dominion Company
Omaha
Henley & Mercer
Star Bakery
Will S. King, Prop
O. & Coffin & Co
Otto P. Aile
Charles S. Aill
Weingart
Eas
Mill Street
de Witt
Cottin & Co
Jimmy Jankin
Kansas
Dominion Company
O. S. Coffin & Co
Great Britain
DeWitt
Coffin & Co
Colin & Co
Qos
Judson Sutton
Dover, N. IL
Mary E. Odell
Main Street
Homestead
Michigan Carbon Works
Detroit
Mich
Nathan C. Binford
Tid
Popular Science
Trygiene Health
Boston Journal OF Chemistry
Ben J. Lillard
Henley & Grafin
Mary E. Gordon
Oliver Gordon
Hird
Rush
Senlo
Rush County
Thomas M. Green
Tsu
Hush County
Uacrs
W. Thornburg
James B. Butler
George Kuntz
New York Journal
Africa
Harlem
James L. Francis
Alderman
Broward
King
John Bureus
Keokuk
Towa
Methodist Episcopal Church
Dr. King
Owen 3
Brucklew
John Wesley
God
Christian Endeavor Jottings
Mersine
Turkey
NeNore
India
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