Dickens testimonial fund raises in Longton for descendants
Lord Rosebery spoke at the Minion House about the Dickens patent testimonial fund raised to aid the novelist's descendants. He hoped Americans would join the effort and noted descendants derive no profit from his writings. He mentioned Pickens commemorative items sold to support the movement and commented on heroes often being married men.
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Ing
Longton
Lord Rosebery
Minion House
United States
Mickens
Best Ever Sweet Peas Offer From Edgar A Higgins
A promotional notice from Edgar A Higgins, Sweet Pea Specialist, touts Orchid Flowered and Spencer varieties. For 26 cents plus postage, customers receive half ounce packets of top sweet pea seeds with extra packets of Queen of the Market and other blooms. Order before February 15 to add Paradise Spencer as a bonus.
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Spencer
Lavemder Spencer
Paradise Spencer
Edgar A. Higgins
Doan's Kidney Pills Benefit Mrs Gordon of Corry Pa
Mrs H L Gordon of Corry Pennsylvania reports kidney pain and backache relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills purchased at N F Ames & Co drug store. She says the remedy brought noticeable improvement and urges others with kidney complaints to try it, noting the product's purported superiority over other remedies.
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Down
Hare
Corry
H. L. Gordon
South
Dean
N. F. Ames & Co Rig
Mostew Milburn Co
Butta
United States
Upholstering and Furniture Repair Service Ad
An ad offering upholstery and furniture repair including tinning, promising good as new results, reasonable prices, and prompt service. Requests potential customers to send contact card. mentions Mr. Rootes at 518 West Main Street.
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Rootes
Main St
Mit
Fragments Sketch Odd Ad Voice From New York Paper
Fragmentary OCR text shows a garbled ad style mentioning Willing Fimo Mex and Gerald-Tiere with crossouts. The readable bits include a Straw burg Musts Housseit and references to fatigue and final rejection, all framed as a brief adish notice with unclear context.
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Strawburg
Nero Tablets Promise Quick Nerve Relief Says Real Cure
An advertisement touts Nero Tablets as a remedy for nervousness headaches sleeplessness and poor complexion. It offers a money back guarantee if not benefited and lists 60 cent price with druggists carrying the product.
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Corry
Senators Find Taft Means It for Reciproc
Washington reports reveal Senate maneuvers to block a vote on the Canadian reciprocity agreement. The piece notes fear of an extra session if President taft is seen as serious, with speculation on a successor to Norton and a lively guessing contest. It also covers posturing on a postage price rise and social life around Washington with notable figures and diplomats.
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Norton
Arthur W. Dunn
Washington
Uncle Joe
Hlaing
Hiutt
Afr
Senate
New York
Charlemagne Tower
Germany
Whited
Thomas Nelson Page
Mabel Boardman
Red Cross
White House Temily
Peery Belmont
Moreton Frewen
Prewen
Pap's Diapepsin for quick stomach relief
An older advertisement claims Pap's Diapepsin ends stomach misery in five minutes. It promises rapid relief from indigestion, heartburn, gas, nausea, and abdominal discomfort after meals. The copy touts large 80 cent bottles with enough to treat chronic dyspepsia and other stomach troubles.
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Papi
Papa
Rheumatism Relief Promises Quick Recovery
An advertisement touts a remedy for rheumatism claiming relief within six hours and quick disappearance of pain after a first dose. It markets the product at 75 cents to $1.00 and notes Durham Drug Co. as a seller. The page also lists contractors for repair work, offering ship and structural repairs, with services described as high quality and guaranteed satisfaction.
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Uwisty
Borst
Durham Drug Co
Man Sells Phyee Pianos in Corry on Center Street
An advertisement notes a piano dealer in Corry at No 8 South Center Street selling Phyee pianos. The terse listing presents the seller as a local options source for instruments in the town.
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Corry
Centor Street
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