Big Four Route to Special Rates for NEA Milwaukee Meet
The National Educational Association convention in Milwaukee July 6 to 9 will feature Special Low Rates via the Big Four Route. The line connects Cincinnati Indianapolis Dayton Springfield Columbus and other points to Chicago offering the best facilities for teachers and friends. Full trip information available from Big Four Route agents.
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National Educational Association
Milwaukee
Wis
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Dayton
Springfield
Columbus
Chicago
Minneapolis
Great Benevolent Society
Louisville
Putnam Fade Dyes Sold at 10c per Package by Hill
A Maine note reports DeWitt's Little Early Risers claim to relieve constipation and stomach troubles. The U S Fish Commissioners plan heavy time and money on lobster hatching in Maine waters this season. A Maine man who counted bicycles past his home faces involuntary commitment at Augusta.
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Putnam
Owen S. Hill
The
United States Fish Commissioners
Maine
DeWitt
O. S. Coffin & Co
Augusta
Big Four Route Promoted for Tennessee Centennial
The great southern exposition draws national interest and vast applications for the best travel route to Nashville. The Big Four offers through service from New York, Boston, Buffalo, Cleveland, Columbus to Cincinnati and from Detroit, Toledo to Cincinnati, and from Chicago to Cincinnati and Louisville with direct links to the Q and C and L and N. Full information available on request.
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Cincinnati
New York
Boston
Buffalo
Cleveland
Columbus
Detroit
Toledo
Sandusky
Chicago
Benton Harbor
Louisville
Kidney Cure Claim by O. H. Coffin & Co
An advertisement proclaims Foley’s Kidney Cure as a guaranteed remedy or money refunded, asserting kidney diseases as the most fatal ailment and backing the claim with the Coffin company promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffin & Co
Big Four Route Gains Favor At National Encampment
The Big Four Route is favored by the Boys in Blue for the 31st National Encampment in Buffalo New York with a one cent per mile rate each way on all parts of its system. Superior through service from Peoria St Louis Louisville Indianapolis Cincinnati Dayton Springfield Columbus and intermediate points via Cleveland or via Toledo Detroit leads the line. Agents will provide all information upon request.
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Baptist Young People’s Union of America
Big Four
Cincinnati
Central Union Depot
Louisville
Buffalo
N. Y
Peoria
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Dayton
Springfield
Columbus
Cleveland
Toledo
Detroit
San Francisco
Chicago
New York
Boston
Presiding elder cites many circuits in district
The presiding elder spoke of fifty six circuits on his district and recalled a cherished sister who prayed for him to be blessed as he travels from circus to circus.
Local remedy relieves bilious colic in Warren Center
In a testimonial Mr J D Kinney of Warren Center Pa describes severe stomach pains diarrhoea and fainting. After using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy two or three doses gave immediate lasting relief. For sale by Coffin Co Druggists.
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J. D. Kinney
Warren Center
Chamberlain
O. 8
Coffin& Co
Public knowledge on Diogenes and DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve
A Philadelphia North American line notes Diogenes as the original rainbow chaser and promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a speedy cure for chronic piles and a household remedy for burns cuts bruises and sores. O S Coffin & Co.
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Diogenes
Rainbow Chaser
Philadelphia
North American
DeWitt
O.S. Coffin & Co
Epworth League Convention Route and Rates Notice
Epworth League Convention in Toronto Ontario from July 44th to 48th with Big Four Route. Special law rates from Cincinnati Dayton Springfield Columbus via Cleveland Buffalo Niagara Falls to Toronto or via Toledo Detroit. Apply for full particulars.
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Toronto
Ont
Metrc
St. Cincinnati
Dayton
Springfield
Columbia
Cleveland
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Toledo
Detroit
Wars and Prussia join alliance in 1806
The item notes Prussia joined the alliance against France on October 6 1806. Eight days later Napoleon won at Jena and on October 27 his army entered Berlin per St. Louis Glob Democrat.
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Prussia
France
Napoleon
Jena
Berlin
St. Louis
Foley’s Colic Cure Promoted in Quasi Advert Weave
A fragment mentions Foley's Colic Cure as hot and effective when diluted for bowel complaints. The oddly quoted line implies social commentary on a male figure's shyness and a poker anecdote from the Louisville Courier Journal, with stray catalog details like 60c and Coffin Col. included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Shone
Coffin
Recommends flax seed tea for whooping cough remedy
A western newspaper endorses flax seed tea as an excellent remedy for whooping cough, saying it relieves violent fits and mucus, aids expectoration, and promotes complete recovery. It notes safety for children and compares it favorably to Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, with bottles sold by O. B. Coffin & Co. for 25 and 50 cents.
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O. 8
Coffin & Co
Maine householder seeks local insurance agent during absence
A Maine town resident sought an insurance agent to insure his home but found all five local agents out of town with no substitute available. The note frames a civic inconvenience and hints at seeking alternative coverage.
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Maine
Seven dollar bill in bank possession from 1778
A seven dollar note has come into the possession of the Westmoreland National Bank in Westmoreland Pennsylvania. The bill is about three by three and a half inches in size and in good preservation. It was issued by resolution of Congress sitting at Philadelphia in 1778.
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Westmoreland National Bank
Congress
Philadelphia
Westmoreland
Foley's Kidney Cure Trial Bottle Ad Sparks Health Claim
An advertisement from O. B. Coffin & Co promotes a 50 cent trial bottle of Foley's Kidney Cure claiming it prevents serious results from a fatal disease, urging readers to try the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Coffin & Co
Tobacco consumption by country cited in stereotype list
The Hollander is described as stocky and calm, using about 100 ounces of tobacco annually, more than any other country. The Belgian follows with 80 ounces, the Turk with 70, and the fourth country with 60 ounces on average.
Cure Proved for Rheumatism by Pain Balm Note
Mr Charles W Wetzel of Sunbury Pa testifies that after buying Chamberlain Pain Balm at Melick's drug store and using three bottles his inflammatory rheumatism was completely cured. The affadavit sworn Aug 10 1894 by Walter Shipman J P states the remedy costs 25 and 50 cents a bottle and is sold by O B Coffin Co Drugists.
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Charles W. Wetzel
Sunbury
Melick’s
H. Werzen
Walter Shipman
J. P
Coffin & Co
Dog of professor’s wife buried with mourning roses
The pet dog of the wife of a Pennsylvania State College professor died recently and was placed in a casket made for it. It was taken to the cemetery followed by the mourning wife. The interment occurred beside the mourner’s mother, and the grave was covered with roses.
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Pennsylvania State College
Philadelphia Press
Matchless of Londesboro Sire of Hackneys Sets 1890s Fame
Matchless of Londesboro, a chestnut hackney stallion then 18, rose to fame at Oak Shelburne and Burns Farms. Bought for 2750 by Fairfax, leased to Chesbrook for 8 in 1891, later valued at 15000 and 24000 during sales fever. Described as powerful, agile, with distinctive head, neck, and action, siring many champions and foals in the United States.
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Londesboro
Fairfax
Chesbrook
W. Seward Webb
Burne Farms
Show Yard
Matchless
Danegelt
Oak
Shelburne
Immedia
N York
Burdett-Cou
United States
Ameri
Auction Talk and Polish China Stock Exchange Echoes
A raucous auction scene mocks earnings dreams as Poland China stock talk spirals to $4000 and beyond. The crowd cheers, berates, and jokes about history while an anti-bob veal law looms, mandating age and weight tags for calves shipped.
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W. M. Edwards
Optician
Knightstown, Ind
Carthage
Cyrus Rhoades
Main Street
Carthag
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Herkless & Bretz, Lian and Loans
Rushville
Monty
M . Stevens
J.A. Titsworth
Stevens & Titsworth
Bes
Sipe
J. Henley
Lot D. Guffin
Ind
Ruth and
Main Streets
Will M. Sparks
Smith & Cambern
Gates Sexton
James E. Watson
Sexton & Watson Attorneys -At- Law
Offce
Butler, Holden & Churchill
J. A. Sipe
Henley’s Block
Crown Brocery
F. M. Sparks
Newsom’s Block
W. S. Joanson & Son
J. Hadley Hill
Parker,& Parker’s Hardware Re
Hills Hothl
Corner Mill and
Walnut Streets
Charles S. Hill
Schop—Weingart’s
J. H. Binford
Greenfield
Binford Block
F.G. Hackleman
Shoeing & Repair Shop
East Mill Street
Rice C
Mackey Axle
Eureka
Stinger & Stone Ss
Mary E. Odeel
Christina Tinger
Thage
Rush County
A. W. Tabby
Will M. Spark, All’y
Ate of
Ofice
Core Ylate
Chattanooga
Tenn
Tennessee
Nashville, Tenn
Elks’ Reunion
E. Bufkin
Owen
Hill
Hill’s Drug Store
Carthage Building, Loan and Savings Association
Jesse Henley
Planing Mill
Jacob Itchell
Unionville
U. S
Inevah
Louisville Courier-Journal
Less
Glen Stock Farm
Staten Island
England
Duke of Marlbor Marlborough
America
Henry Fairfax
Virginia
Poland
China ‘‘Stock Exchange
Geneva
Wichita
Coursn
Ciarette
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