Coffin Co Guarantee on Chamberlain Cough Remedy
An advertisement claims Coffin & Co guarantees every bottle of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and offers a refund if not satisfied after using two thirds of the contents. It markets the product as best for la grippe coughs colds croup and whooping cough and says it prevents colds from leading to pneumonia. Four months.
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Acme Remedy CO
Indianapolis
Coffin & Co
Carthage
Indiana
Sam
Grippe
S Coffin & Co
J. J. Berry
Loganton
Coffin
Union
Chamberlain
M. V Fisher
Liberty
W. Va
O. 8
Admiral Deweys
Cure a Cold In One Day Laxative Ad Claim
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It claims all druggists refund the money if the cure fails and notes E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. Price listed as 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Engagement Ended Over Suspected Habit in County
A Montgomery girl ended her engagement with a wealthy local song man, citing his suspected bad influence and unhappiness. The notice praises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy and urges readers to try it, claiming it keeps families healthy and harmonious at home. Advertises J E Barty & Son.
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Montgomery
Dr. Caldwell
J. Eh.arty & Sone
Cough Cure Claims and Gas Field Talks in Hancock
A mix of testimonials tout One Minute Cough Cure curing lung trouble and grippe, with local notes on gas experts from the glass trust surveying Hancock field for expansion. Reports mention plans for two continuous glass tanks and new machinery to be brought in, alongside several endorsements from readers across towns like Loganton and Liberty.
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Glass Trust
Gas Trust
Hancock Democrat
Butler Machine Shops repairs and gunsmithing services
The GHAS R Butler Machine Shops offers repairs and rebuilds of all sorts of machinery. Specialties include pumps bicycles wind mills and gunsmithing with regulators regulated and recleaned.
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The
Ghas R. Butler Machine Shops
Arnica Salve Promises Fast Healing From Burns and Scrapes
A Frightful Blunder warns of burns cuts and bruises. Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the best in the world for pain and quick healing. Claims to cure old sores fever sores ulcers boils felons corns and all skin eruptions. Pile cure noted. Only 25 cents a box with guaranteed results from J. H. McCarty & Son Druggists.
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J. H. McCarty & Son
Robbed the Grave by Electric Bitters
Philadelphia man John Oliver narrates his life saving recovery after severe illness with jaundice like symptoms. He reports becoming a new man after three weeks of Electric Bitters, credits the remedy with saving his life and curing the grave condition. The testimonial promotes Electric Bitters available at JH McNarty Store.
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John Oliver
Philadelphia
JH. McNarty Store
Pr Kines New Life Pills Ad and Anecdote
An old advertisement proclaims Pr Kines New Life Pills relieve sick and nervous headaches by improving blood and nerves, with a 25 cent price and money back guarantee. It is followed by a humorous Washington Star anecdote about a man confusing raisin with lifting in a ribald banter.
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Pr. Kine
New Life
J. H. McCarty & Son Druggists
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Boosts Local Sales
Manager Martin of Pierson drug store reports a strong run on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The product is praised for stopping coughs healing sore throats and lungs and providing quick relief during grippe season. Sold by O S Covin Co. Druggists.
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Martin
Pierson Drug Store
la Grippe
Chamberlains
Chicago
Calumet
O. 8S
Coftin & Co. Druggists
Anthracite and Bituminous Coal Talk Turns Moral Lesson
A teacher and Willie discuss coal types with Wil lie equating anthracite to hard coal and bituminous to soft coal. Willie responds with a sentence using both terms and a family scene about his mother asking for money before Pa leaves town. The Chicago Times Herald note frames it as a light language lesson.
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Willie
Chicago Times-Herald
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Advertising Notice
An advertorial note promotes Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild stomach and bowel remedy to cleanse the system and shorten a cold. It urges trying the product and lists 10c 50c and 1 dollar prices, noting sale by J. H. McCarty & Son.
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Caldwell
Gale
J. H. McCarty & Son
Local Soldier Enlists in British Yeomanry for Transvaal
Charles A. Jackson, formerly of Richmond Ind., a veteran of the Cuban war, has notified friends of his enlistment as a sharpshooter in the British yeomanry for service in the Transvaal.
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Richmond
Ind
Charles A. Jackson
Fnends
Transvaal
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Offered as Remedy
Ten Cents' worth of Prevention of you are: subject to colds the very best thing you can do is to keep your system in as open and perfect condition as possible. If you do this you are much more liable to take Gold. Trial of 10 drops 10 dx, large size 50e and $1. At J. H. McCarty & son's.
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Caldwell
J. H. McCarty & Son’s
Beveridge to preside over Senate in early service
Washington January 20 President Frye of the Senate has chosen Senator Beveridge to preside over the Senate while the financial bill is considered in committee of the whole. The act is noted as an unusual honor for a new Senator, signaling high esteem from the body. The Rocky Mountain Tea prose notes the symbolism as a life elixir and aging metaphor.
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Washington
Frye
Senate
Beveridge
Rochester Woman Leads With Cleaver at Grieg Street Market
Miss Daisy Stevenson runs an up-to-date market at Plymouth avenue and Grieg street in Rochester. She opened the shop after her father fell ill, now handles books and meat, opens at 6:00 or 6:30, and dislikes bad accounts. One of only two women in the U S pursuing meat sales as livelihood.
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Rochester
Daisy Steven
Plymouth Avenue
Grieg
Miss Stevenson
United States
Syracuse
Northern syndicates buy timber lands in the South
Northern and Western syndicates and manufacturing companies are rapidly purchasing timber lands in the South, signaling a shift in land ownership and potential impact on regional resources and industry.
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Northern and Western
Cuban Garrote Described as Execution Device in Cuba
A Times of Cuba account details the garrote used for executions in Cuba. A seventeen-year convict explained the mechanism, showing how the steel bow and throat-latch compress the neck. The device is mounted on a seven-step platform, with an execution signal by a priest and a black mantle drawn after the act.
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Carcel
Santa Clara Battery
Cuba
Saw Potential Trouble Ahead in Tennessee Mountain District
In Tennessees mountain district many natives who had never seen a train watched railroad work. The track reached the Cumberland River before a bridge arrived, forcing workers to cross and build a tunnel. A tall Tennessean doubted a bridge would be built and warned they would pay if the train missed.
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Mountain
Tennessee
Cumberland River
Hermann Advertising Courier
Depew Decorators Work On Washington House
The old Webster mansion on H street across from Secretary Hay's home is being prepared for Senator-elect Chauncey Depew. He plans lavish entertaining and will spend about twice his salary on a single gem for the house. The Davenport square residence sits near Lafayette square, a hub of capital society.
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Webster
H Street
Secretary Hay
Depew
New York
Lafayette Square
White House
Senator Depew
McLean
Admiral Dewey
Boston Herald
Grammar on Street Cars Etiquette Issued by LIRR
The Long Island Railroad Company issues simple etiquette tips for passenger train men and station attendants. Employees must address women as madame, avoid lady, and should not touch passengers unless needed to prevent danger or assist a child or an elderly person in need.
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Long Island Railroad Company
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