Butchers Immune to Consumption Says New York Mail
A New York Mail and Express report recounts meat workers claiming butchers rarely suffer from tuberculosis. A veteran Washington Market man says lung disease never afflicted him or most peers, attributing resilience to inhaling fresh meat air. The piece notes no documented cases of consumption among city butchers despite widespread belief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Colorado
Egypt
Pike’s Peak
New York Mail and Express
Dogs and Women Voices in Early Opinion
A disjointed OCR passage discusses dog varieties with notes on hunting by sight, pace, and distinct breeds. It then cites a McClure’s Magazine opinion arguing women should not boss men, claiming matriarchy would fail and men must remain masters.
The Kaffirs Banking Method and Dietary Jottings
A historical excerpt describes a Kaffir banking practice where a chosen banker holds all funds and settles purchases, with depositors declaring debt in the presence of two witnesses. The text then offers curious notes on food values, urging a rational, balanced diet and citing Dr. Hutchinson on dietetics with remarks on oatmeal, milk, and the inefficiency of a purely vegetable diet.
Passage on passion as tyrant over man
An old reflection compares lack of self control to being ruled by passions. It cites an Arab saying that passion is a tyrant that destroys those it governs, likening it to an unquenchable fire or a swollen torrent. It argues true captivity comes from one’s own passions overpowering self.
Conversation on emancipation and gender equality transcript
In a Beston Transcript excerpt Tibbetts asks about belief in women's emancipation while Burton argues man is superior but questions how superiority can be shown if women are his equal. The exchange centers on equality, role expectations, and social norms.
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Tibbetts
Burton
Beston
Steed Death of FE B Munday Lawyer of Menrietta Vox
Advocate F E B Munday of Menrietta Vox recalls malaria cases and endorses Bitters and Electric Bitters. He cites his brother recovering from malaria fever and alleges health benefits including digestion, liver and kidney support, and nerve and female health, with a 0c price at McCarty & Son's.
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B. Munday
Menrietta Vox
McCarty & Son's
King’s New Discovery Cures Woman After Night of Terror
A frightened widow, Mrs Lincoln, feared death after a fearful night. She begged for De King’s New Discovery, which allegedly cured her consumption and chest complaints. The ad promises a guaranteed medicine that cures throat, pest, and lung diseases and invites readers to purchase at J. H. McCanty & Son.
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Eral Burnhem
ST Lincoln
de. King
J. H. McCanty & Son's
Reunion Trip Promo to Cleveland on Pennsylvania Lines
The notice advertises discounted fare for a first Twentieth Century reunion to Cleveland via Pennsylvania Lines. Return window extends to October 5, with inquiries handled by Pennsylvania Lines ticket agents. nearest Knightstown office recommended for details.
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Pennseylvania Lines
Knightstown
Five Terre Haute Women Arrested for Petit Larceny
Five Terre Haute women have been arrested for petit larceny involving money to buy cocaine. The incident is tied to a scheme promising a cure with Laxative BromoQuinine tablets and features a signature on an achebox.
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All Druga
EU Roye
Achebox
Terre Haute
Working Day and Night Life Pillss for Health
Classified ad offers health products and energy pills sold by J. McCarty and Son in Saint Louis. Mentions 25e per year and $15 per week expenses for poultry mixture. Seeks hustlers with stand and experience to sell nationwide.
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Dr. King
Yo & Son
Husters
Exa Mrg. Co
St. Louis
No Relief for 20 Years Thad in Danville Ophthalmic Quote
Mrs Minervath of Danville Indiana claims relief after twenty years of throat and lung troubles. She credits Foley's Honey and Tar for curing her condition. J HcJarty reports the anecdote as a local health testimonial.
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Thad
Minervath
Danville
Foley
J. H.cJarty & Son
Consumption Threatened C Unger Advertises Remedy
An ad recounts a coughing patient who mistook a year's illness for consumption and credits Foley’s Honey and Tar with a cure. A separate recruitment note seeks trustworthy men and women to travel for an established house offering $7800 yearly plus expenses, no canvassing, with references to send stamped envelopes to a Chicago address.
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C. Unger
Lil
Foley
Roane
Jem & Son
Caxton Bldg
Chicago
Cuts and Bruises Quickly Healed by Pain Balm
Chamberlains Pain Balm cures cuts burns bruises and similar injuries instantly easing pain and healing quickly. It claims to prevent scars unless injuries are severe and also treats rheumatism sprains swellings and lameness. Sold by J H McCarty & Son Cedar Lake. A wolf drive to capture Dakota shipped wolves ended with one shot after they escaped.
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Chamberlain
J. H. McCarty & Son
Cedar Lake
Dakota
A Shocking Calamity Befalls Railroad Laborer
Dr A Kellett of Williford Ark reports a railroad laborer suffered a severe foot crush yet Puck Len s Arnica Salve quickly cured him. The ad promotes the salve as a universal healer for burns boils piles and skin eruptions. Cure guaranteed at 25 cents, sold by J H McCarty & Son.
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A. Kellett
Williford
Ark
Pucklen
J. H. McCarty & Son
Semp Fine Factory and Central Bottle Company Report
The Semp fine factory and Central Bottle Company, Elgood, faced a scheduled event on Wednesday following recent notices. Details remain sparse in the readable text but indicate ongoing industrial activity and local business filings.
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Semp Fine Factory
Central Bottle Company
Elgood
Louisville and Nashville Finest Passenger Service Ad
The Louisville and Nashville operates the finest passenger service in the South with up to date equipment and the fastest time. Through trains connect Chicago, Cincinnati, Louisville or St Louis with Nashville, Memphis, Birmingham, Mobile, New Orleans, Pensacola and Jacksonville. Descriptive matter and maps available from C. L. Stone, General Passenger Agent, Louisville, KY.
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South
Chicago
Cincinnati
Louisville
St. Louis
Nashville
Memphis
Birmingham
Mobile
New Orleans
Pensacola
Jacksonville
Cincinnati Fall Festival Opens With Low Rail Rate
Cincinnati announces a two week program of pomp and pageantry starting September 16. The festival offers an affordable outing for residents and visitors with special railroad rates making travel from nearby areas inexpensive and convenient.
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Cincinnati
Queen City
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Praised by Penned Letter
Geo W Lane of Pewamo Michigan reports complete cure from dyspepsia using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He says years of indigestion kept him in bed at times and that the remedy cured him, offering to pay if it fails but never having paid. J H McCarty & Son endorses the testimonial.
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F. Weils
Villa Ridge
Geo. W. Lane
Pewamo, Mich
J. H. McCarty & Son
Aio Belt
Fredonia
DeWitt & Co
Obi DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Dewitt
Excursion Tickets to New York via Pennsylvania Lines
Excursion tickets to New York available at principal Pennsylvania Lines offices. Tickets good for travel to New York via Pennsylvania Lines or return via other direct lines from New York. Options include routes via Buffalo to Pan-American Exposition and Niagara Falls with stopovers, or return via Washington D C. Full information from Ticket Agents of the Pennsylvania Lines.
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New York
Pennsylvania Lines
Buffalo
Niagra Falls
Washington, D. C
Stops the Cough and Works Off the Cold Adclaims
An old style advertisement touts Lexative Bromo Quinine promising to stop coughs and cure a cold in one day. It proclaims no care and no pay, and mentions a 25 cent drive price.
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Eare Cobl
iDrive
PARES TO BUFFALO Over The Akron Route For Pan American Exposition
Tickets good returning 10 days 13.50 15 days 16.70. Season tickets until Oct 31 219.80. Special coach excursion tickets to Buffalo Tuesday fare 9.00. Tourist and Canada fares to resorts, stopovers at Pan American Exposition for $1 extra at Buffalo. Chautauqua Lake stopovers allowed without extra cost. schedules to Buffalo via W W Richardson Indianapolis Ind.
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Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Knightstown
Canada
New York
Bufalo
Chautauqua Lake
W. W. Richardson
D. P
Tudianapolis
Ind
Scott's Emulsion Advertises For Children Health
A vintage ad promotes Scott's Emulsion as a palatable oil used to aid undernourished and stunted children. It claims the product restores color and growth, targets pale and fretful youngsters, and offers a free sample with a priced bottle for sale by Lott & Rowne chemists in New York.
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Scott
Easant
Lott & Rowne
Pearl St
Typhoid Epidemic Traced to Impure Washington Water
The Washington typhoid fever outbreak is blamed on impure water. A discussion arises about sending a sample to the water company, similar to the one formerly sent from Vincennes to test water quality.
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Washington
A Worthy Successor in Catarrh Cure Claim
An old practitioner promotes "Snuffles the Guaranteed Catarrh Cure" for catarrh hay fever and cold in the head. The ad markets a one dollar treatment claiming permanent relief and cure, with internal and external medicines, guaranteed if used as directed. Address offered for postpaid orders from Edwin B Gilef s Company in Philadelphia.
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Lert
United States
Canada
Edwin B. Gilefs& Company
Market Street
Philadelphia
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Reno
Fieal Carielton Sar
Eugene Steven
Challenge
Carthage
Saluri
Morris Wechsler
Bnai Israel
Tarr
N. Y
Dr. Taft Bros. Medicine Co
150 Street
G. D. Phelps
M. D
Rivington Street
S. Raphael
East 129Th St
New York City
DR. Taf Bros
Medicine Coo
East 150Th St
N. Y. City
R. Ray Johnson
Nightor C& Phone
Ghigags
Chicago Post
Great Market Newspaper
Newsdeater
Fmge
Eskimodors
Martin
McClure
Solfie
Kaffir Banking
Steed
Clveland
Miles
R. H. Martin
Charleston
W. Va
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Florida
C. L. Stone
General Pass. Agt
Louisville, KY
Hercules
Henley Bros
Niagara
Falls
Boston
Warren J. Lynch
W. P. Deppe
P.& T. A. Asst
G. P&t
Vania Lines
Noble Brann
F. B. McFarlan
Odd Fellow’s
Rushville Ind
Pares
Akron
Cennes
BIG 4
Ice Case
Cleveland
Clevaland Ty
Cartha
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