Local Prohibition Threats and Humorous Chat in Town
Marshal Hiatt of Knightstown vows to break up Sunday liquor sales if needed by stationing a special policeman at saloon back doors. A lighthearted note compares liver health with activity and mentions Witts Little Early Risers by OS Coffin & Co. German papers discuss a naval war against England.
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Marshal Hiatt
Knightstown
OS Coffin & Co
England
Freddie
Bobwigger
Skins and Remedies Adverts and Local News
The column advertises Bucklen arnica salve for skin eruptions and wounds, notes cures for eczema, tetter, and more, with a price of 25 cents. It markets J H McLean medicines and Coffin druggists. Also reports four cloudbursts in Peru Texas with floods and thousands in losses, plus a humorous Harper's Bazaar excerpt and a One Minute Cough Cure claim by Coffin.
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Buacklen
Arnica
OS Coffin & Co
Coa Creek
Texas
J. H. McLean
Harper's Bazaar
Where To Locate. Why in the Territory Traversed by the
The fragment hints at guidance on locating paths or places within a defined territory. It references exploration or surveying of routes and the rationale for choosing specific locations along a traversed area. No further concrete details are readable.
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W. M. Edwards
Picid
Ind
Cough Cure Claims Quick, Harmless Remedy for Consumption
An old advertisement promotes One Minute Cough Cure as the sole safe remedy for coughs and throat and lung issues, endorsed by mothers and OS Coffin & Co. It also touts Kodo Dyspepsia Cure for digestion and De Witts Little Early Risers for liver cleansing, while noting Clarence Mayer’s eight year Havana sentence.
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OS Coffin & Co
Oklahoma
Noted Doctor Links Women’s Freshness to Laxative Use
A historical ad quotes a physician urging women to maintain health by laxatives. It promotes Calrivelle Bvrup Pepsin from J H McCarty & on, offering a 10¢ bottle with ten doses.
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J H McCarty
Real Estate Transfers from Local Records
Emily J. Newlin transfers lot 18 in Riverside Cemetery to Riverside Cemetery Company for 1. Hannah Havens transfers 40 acres in Posey township to Sawruel K. Six for 1800 dollars. Edward D. Retherford and wife transfer 55 acres in Posey township to Walter W. Powell for 3300 dollars. August Bonsor and others transfer ht in Carthage to Ben Birhof for 430 dollars 41 cents.
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Emily J. Newlin
Riverside Cemetery Company
Hannah Havens
Sawruel K. Six
Posey Township
Edward D. Retherford
Walter W. Powell
August Bonsor Et
Ben Birhof
Carthage
Patent medicine ad promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
An advertisement notes a 10c trial bottle of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for constipation indigestion and stomach troubles with 50c and $1 sizes available at J H McCarty & Son's, drawing readers who claim not to read ads.
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Dr Caldwell
J H McCarty & Son
Card of Thanks for Chamberlaing Cough Remedy
Mrs Doty of Des Moines expresses lasting obligations to Chamberlaing Cough Remedy for helping her family with coughs lung troubles whooping cough and more. She and her family thank the manufacturers and note the product is for sale through 0 S Coffla & Co.
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Mra 8
Doty
Des Moines
Love
S Coffla & Co
Mexico Maintains Silver Standard Amid Global Shift
Mexico remains the only nation with any commercial standing to operate on a silver basis after others abandoned the metal. This stance highlights ongoing monetary policy divergence in the postwar era and underscores persistent debates over monetary stability and commodity backing.
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Mexico
Preacher Reports Relief From Stomach Ailment
Rev S P Klatz of Waterloo Indiana says twenty years of dyspepsia improved after using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. He mentions taking nearly a large bottle and feeling like a different person. Sold by J H Mc Carty & Son.
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Waterloo
Ind
S P Klatz
Dr. Caldwell
J H McCarty & Son
McKinley Roosevelt Ticket Promises Unity in Philadelphia Platform
Washington Letter from May 25, 1900 notes hundreds of delegates returning home to back McKinley’s renomination and a robust Republican platform. It argues the platform shows constructive action, defends China policy, and asserts U.S. aims to protect citizens and commercial rights with allied nations.
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Washington, D.C
Philadelphia
Washington
McKinley
MacKinley
Roosevelt
Republican Party
U. S
America
China
Congress
U.S
Russia
Japan
Chine
Free Boschee German Syrup Offer At Coffin & Co
An advert promises a free sample bottle of Boschee’s German Syrup to any adult with cold, bronchitis, throat or lung trouble who visits Coffin & Co. One bottle per person. no children without parental order. The note touts wide physician endorsement and global sales.
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Coffin & Co's
Bosches
Boschee
McKinley Receives Unanimous renomination Messages
President McKinley sent the news of his unanimous renomination to his wife and then received numerous congratulations messages.
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McKinley
Success With The Record Magazine Offer
A local prospect advertises Success magazine at a reduced price with a one year offer including the Record to Jan 1 1901 for 1.24. The store claims high readership and comparisons to Cosmopolitan Leslie's and McClure's. A sample copy is available upon request.
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Cosmopolitan
Leslie's
McClure's
Silovaverr
Sonde
One Day Cold Cure Advertised By Ker Mott’s Chocolates
An old advertisement promotes Ker mott’s Chocolates Laxative Quinine as a simple cold remedy. The copy claims quick relief from a cold head and sore throat and notes that children cry for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermott's
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E. C. Bewitt & CO
Chicago
Coffin & Co
O. S. Coffin & Co
St. Washington
ACME
Acme Remedy CO
Indianapolis
O. &. Cottin & Co
Indiana
Thos. C. Day & CO
LAW Building
A. Snow & Co
United States
W C. A. Snow & Co
D B Cargile
Washitall
O 8 Caffe & Co
Graham & Morton Line
Milwaukee
City OF
Louisville
Mary
St. Joe
Benton Harbor
Pere Marquette Ry
Ilinois & Iowa
St. Joseph
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Wabash Ave
River St. St. Joseph
E A. Graham
North Water
J.H. Graham
Morton
Dr. King
DS Coffin & Co
Peru
O N Coffin & Co
Nigara Falls
Alexandria Bay
Parlor Cara
Pulman E
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Big Four Ticket Office
Warren J Lyxon
W P Depne
Gen Pass
Gp&ta
Nashville Railroad
Great Central Southern Trunkline
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Florida
West
Gulf Coast
Mapa
Addrera
R. J. Wemyss
General Immigration and Industrial Agent
Mies
Lola Shaw
W. RK. Zien
Knightsown Son
de Witts
Clarence Mayer
New York
Cuba
Havana
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