Robbed the Grave and Electric Bitters Claim
A Philadelphia man recalls near death from illness, credits Electric Bitters after three physicians gave him up. He says the first bottle improved his condition and three weeks cured him, saving his life. Advert joins Boston Transcript quotes and other testimonials on cures. A baby cough remedy claim also appears with One Minute Cough Cure testimonial from Bluffdale, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
Philadelphia
Hill and Co
B. L. Nance
Prin. High School
Bluffdale
Texas
Scoffla
Missing home journal funds spark police search
On Thursday last Mr J H Rounds reported forty dollars stolen from his desk in the Home Journal. A Home boy is missing and suspected as the thief. Rumors say Knightstown may gain a daily paper with promoter Roy W Steele. Invitations announce the marriage of Mr T B Deem and Miss Mattie Hall on August 1 at 10 am at the Hall home west of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Rounds
Home Journal
Knightstown
Roy W. Steele
T. B. Deem
Mattie Hall
James Hall
Knightstown Banner
Bank run shocks Hancock city as hundreds of dollars flee
A secret run on Capital State Bank in Hancock has seen about forty to fifty thousand dollars checked out over several days. Bank officers say they only learned of the situation yesterday and have rushed to secure funds to meet obligations on short notice. Also, the M E congregation at Greenfield installed a church parsonage telephone for the minister’s use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock Democrat
Capital State Bank
M. E
Greenfield
Flux remedy anecdote and local notes from Pulaski Ky
Mr John Mathias stock dealer of Pulaski Kentucky reports after a week of flux and failed medical relief he used Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and claims half a bottle cured him. For sale by O S Coffin and Co Jennie Risley visited Marion and Carthage relatives. Mr Smiley reports the finest potato crop this year estimating 2500 bushels. Several locals including Mr and Mrs Graham Will Paul Mary Graham Corrie Handley Dr Geo C Chapman Mrs Nixon and Miss Grace Nixon attended a Rushville street fair riding in the Hayme hack with Mr Graham presiding over the ribbons. Home Journal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mathias
Pulaski, Ky
Chamberlain
O. S. Coffin and Co
Jennie Risley
Marion
Carthage
Smiley
Graham
Will
Paul
Mary Graham
Corrie Handley
Geo. C. Chapman
Nixon
Grace Nixon
Shilling
Rushville
Home Journal
Dr King’s New Life Pills Advertises Quick Headache Relief
An advertising blurb claims the pills cure headache and nervous issues by building blood and nerves. It promotes easy consumption and a 25 cent price, with a money back guarantee if not cured, sold by O. S. Hill and Co Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Miles Medical Company
Elkhart, Ind
Dr. King
O. S. Hill and Co
Local notes and testimonials from Carthage readers
Miss Bertie Harris and mother of Carthage spend week with friends. Mrs O W Righter and Mrs Ford Stanley of Carthage with friends here Wednesday. Miss Ida Henley of Carthage spent last Tuesday with Mrs F G Hackleman. One Minute Cough Cure praised by W W Merton of Mayhew Wisconsin. Rev W B Costley of Stockbridge Ga treated for cholera morbus while at Ellenwood credits Chamberlain's remedy with saving his life. for sale by O S Coffin and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertie Harris
Carthage
O. W. Righter
Ford Stanley
Ida Henley
F. G. Hackleman
Rushville
W. B. Costley
Stockbridge
Ellenwood
State
Chamberlain
O. S. Coffin and Co
Rush County Plans Free Route B From Rushville To Gowdy
Rush county will establish Route B a new free rural delivery line from Rushville to Gowdy and back covering 25 miles. E H Hathaway of Indianapolis reviewed the plan with Postmaster Spivey. D F Priest will serve as carrier. Farmers petitioned for the route with Congressman Watson endorsing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush County
E. H. Hathaway
Indianapolis
Indiana
Spivey
Rushville
Gowdy
Hathaway
D. F. Priest
Watson
James H. Ball
Washington, D. C
Henderson Ind
Rushville Graphic
Henry County Fair Promoted as Old Fashioned Event
The Henry County Fair at New Castle on August 8 aims to sound like an old fashioned fair in its advertisements. The organizers seek clear understanding of the theme and style to reflect a bygone county celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry County
New Castle
De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve Promotes Quick Healing
Os Coffin warns shoppers about De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve praised for soothing irritations bites scratches and wounds while cautioning against counterfeit products and imitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
O.S. Coffin
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Advertises Quick Healing
An 19th century style ad touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best topical cure for burns cuts bruises and various skin conditions. It promises rapid pain relief and healing plus a 25 cent price and a guarantee, sold by O. S. Hill and Co. Druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. S. Hill and Co
Manila Trade Carriers Move Goods On Two Wheels
The author describes Manila relying on undercut front wheels on trucks and Victoria carriages, with thousands using cargadores and water buffalo drags to haul loads. Ten cents buys a short haul while families move like a Roman triumph, inventories visible, and accidents rare due to calm, deliberate work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Buying a Manila Girl and the Manila Mamma
Frank Bucklin of the United States steamer Warren bought a Manila child about 10 years old for a dollar. The girl bit, fought, and kicked, and Bucklin, fearing trouble, returned her to the mother with a $2 bonus. Manila mammas repeatedly urged sale as the ship sailed from Manila harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Manila
Frank Bucklin
United States
Warren
Bucklin
Rucklin
Shin
Manila Harbor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carthage, Ind
J. H. Jones
IND
O. M. Backous & Sons
Cathage
Charley Hernly
Republican State Central Committee
Shelbyville
Miles’ Nervine
Otto H. Shemmer
State St
Milwaukee, Wis
E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
O. C. Cottin
Edward A. Wilson
Brooklyn
New York
James M. Thomas
American Journal of Health
Coffin
Dinca
Lutsp
Ley
W.H. Sharer
OUR
Him
Boston Transcript
Man of the Hour
Admiral Dewey
America
W. W. Merton
Mayhew, Wis. O
S. Coffin
Coffins Drug Store
Montgomery Ward & CO
Curincor
OMG CF
ILA
Veral
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