Reciprocity and Gold Exports Under the McKinley Bill
The Courier-Journal analyzes how reciprocity aimed to balance trade with South America, noting Brazil's export growth and rising imports, and detailing gold and specie movements from 1889 to 1893. It argues Republican trade policies failed to curb imports and kept gold leaving the country, attributing business disturbances to elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Brasil
Brazil
McKinley Hill
London
Republican Party
Harrison
Courier-Journal
Bitters Promised Relief for Rheumatic Woes
An 19th century tone extols Bitters as a universal remedy for rheumatic pain and related ailments. The passage asserts the tonic removes rheumatic poison from the body, aids digestion, nervousness, and appetite, and benefits the elderly and frail who suffer from various distress, claiming it prevents future misery.
Lightning strikes kill Tate widow in Pratt City
A severe thunderstorm in Pratt City on April 29 caused a fatal lightning strike to Mrs. Tate, widow living with four daughters. A nearby dog died, and Mrs. Chapman and her child were stunned in the room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brammacwagt
Pratt City
Tate
Great sale of Express Packages Auction
The Southern Express company offers unopened express packages at auction for cash on Saturday May 27 1993 at 9 o clock in the Will Hart building Johnson City Tennessee. The list is viewable at the office. G H Benty agent and V E Spalding superintendent sign. Ripans Tabules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Expres Company
Will Hart
Johnson City
Tenn
G. H. Benty
Spalding
Peruna ad promotes spring remedies for dyspepsia and catarrh
An advertisement outlines symptoms of catarrhal dyspepsia including coated tongue appetite loss and belching. It endorses Perune and Perwin as remedies, notes dosing guidance for severe cases, and promotes two free books from The Perona Drug Manufacturing Company of Columbus Ohio on catarrh and spring medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayatem
Perona Drug Manufacturing Company
Columbus
Ohio
Wallpaper and Undertaking Change Hands at Old Stand
Jno W Boring sold his wallpaper and undertaking stock to H Ponder who will carry on the business at the old location. The change occurred several days ago. J D Watkins of Binkely Ga reports relief from chronic sores after using Botanic Blood Balm, noting initial improvement within a week and full recovery, returning to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno
W. Boring
H. Ponder
J.D. Watkins
Binkely
Bank Examiner to take charge of failed Columbia bank
Comptroller of the Currency Echols orders Bank Examiner Madison Betta to proceed to Columbia Tennessee and take charge of the failed Columbia National Bank. Lingenfelter arrives from Tel tora and Stayer from Telford. Judge Hart attended county court in Jonesboro. Rev. A I Myhr to preach at 7 PM. R B Strain of Limestone visiting his brother T B Strain. Holston Presbytery members return to charges. Rev Lilly from Milligan noted on Bristol return.
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Wasuixatos
Echols Today
Madison Betta
Columbia, Tenn
Columbia National Bank
Lilly
Milligan
City
Bristol
Moonlit Proposal on an Impossible Night
Fragmentary line reads a romantic dialogue about a moonlit ride and marriage, with a stressed note that the union is impossible. The text fragments reference a couple named George and a woman urging marriage as dawn approaches.
Malaria cure claims success with blood balance medicine
Letters recount malaria from Louisiana swamp work and catarrh relief from a tonic, praising Blood Balance medicine and urging others to buy it. testimonials from Athens Georgia and Comanche Texas describe healed sores, clearer tongues, and hair growth after treatment. A Chattanooga editorial mocks burying poor strangers, warning against the city’s neglect.
Dr Hale’s Household Tea Promise Relief
An old advertisement claims constipation relief with Dr Hale's Household Tea sold by McFarland & Co. It mentions a cost of 25 and 50 cents per dose and parodic contrast to a mayoral election in Kansas City Kansas where Mrs Potter allegedly received twenty six votes at about 250 dollars each or the cost of a Paris gown.
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Potter
Kansas City
Kan
Dr Hale's Household Ointment touted as world’s finest remedy
An advertisement extols Dr Hale's Household Ointment as a universal cure for catarrh rheumatism piles and many ailments. It claims internal use supports pneumonia cures and lists various conditions including burns corns and bruises with pricing and sellers. It also mentions Jennie Youse traveling to England to bring English families to Mexican lands.
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Jennie Youse
Chihuahua
Coahuila
Mexico
England
Testimonial for Dr Hale remedies in 19th century notice
A testimonial from N. J. McNabb of Lemister praises Dr Hale's Household Ointment and Tea after two years of ocxoma illness. He credits relief to the remedies and notes availability at McVarland and Co's drug store. Knoxville journalist D. Petraes to depart for Chicago to join a leading daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenyon & Thomas Co. Adams
Tam
Wat D. Petraes
Knoxville
Chicago
Knoxville Tribune
Conference with New York bankers over currency law repeal
Stonerany Cantiste presided over a Thursday conference with leading New York bankers. The secretary warned that bonds will not be issued except as a last resort and urged revision of the Sherman Silver law, a step the Administration will push to repeal. East bankers daily deny credit to the South and West, citing the Sherman law’s impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonerany Cantiste
New York
Specimen Cases Show Electric Bitters Remedy
Hi Clifford of New Castle Wisconsin suffered neuralgia rheumatism and liver distress with poor appetite and wasting. Three bottles of Electric Bitters cured him. Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg Michigan had a running leg sore cured after three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes of Buckton's Amnia Salve. John Speaker of Catawba Ohio had fever sores on his leg. one bottle Electric Bitters and one box Backsow's Amica Balm healed him. Sold at McFarland & Co.'s Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford
New Casael
Wis
Edward Shepherd
Harrisburg
Buckton
Ambiguous Medicine Claim Sparks Consumer Doubt
The fragment describes dubious remedies marketed as cures for women and general ailments. It hints at profit motives, failed promises, and warnings that no other medicine can properly cure. The tone suggests caution toward a dealer promoting dubious pills or tonics.
Justly Entitled to St Dr Hale's Cough Cure
Justly entitled to the praise it is receiving the remedy proves most reliable for coughs colds hoarseness whooping cough bronchitis and related lung ailments Purely vegetable and always effective priced at 25 and 40 cents per bottle advertised at McFarland and Co drug store In New York Mrs Hillott F Shepard may keep control of the Mail and Express property for her son If he does not assume the business upon majority the paper will be sold
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
America
Augusta
New York
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims $100 for Uncured Case
Frank J. Cheney & Co. pledge one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The declaration sworn December 6, 1886 before N. Gurason states the firm in Toledo will pay the reward. Cure is taken internally and acts on the blood and mucous surfaces. F. J. Cheney & Co. advertise Toledo, Ohio, sell through druggists for seven cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
P. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
Frank J. Crmrey
A.W. Gurason
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Ohio
New Discovery Promises Relief for Coughs and Colds
Dr Klogs New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds guarantees relief or money back Sample bottles free at McFarland Co Drug Store Trial bottles at no cost to prove its value Sufferers from La Grippe reportedly recover rapidly The ad also mentions a perfumed room scent method using heliotrope and rose sachets laid under carpet for months lasting fragrance
Arnica Salvo for Cuts and Skin Eruptions Advertised
Ducklon's Arnica Salvo promoted as the best halfe for cuts, sores, chapped hands, and piles with a money back guarantee. The advertisement lists various skin conditions and claims effective relief per box, sold by McParland & Co.
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Ducklon
McParland & Co
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Rochester Lamp Co
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Sibu
Dr. Hale
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