Health and remedy ads promise cures and tonics
A collage of early 20th century patent medicine pitches tout Dr. Roschees German Syrup, DeWitts Little Early Risers, Dr Kings New Discovery, One Minute Cough Cure, Electric Bitters and other tonics. Claims include curing coughs colds bronchial trouble and stomach ailments, with testimonials and price notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Allen
Green
Annie Alcorn
Merideth
E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
J. P. Baekner
Trains Schedule Fragments Mention Toledo to St Louis Routes
Fragmentary railroad timetable mentions daily trains between Toledo and St Louis. It lists No 3 4 5 6 services and two monthly excursions, with partial notes for north and south bound runs including Evansville Chicago and Nashville routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
St Louis
Pointe West
J. W. Marshall
Danville Junction
Evansville
Chicago
Evanseville
Chicago & Nashville. Limited
Chi
Florida
Danville
Junction
Caiicago
Cakago
Secret of Health Banner Promotes Pills
A brisk advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a cure for indigestion and headaches. It claims readers will feel sprightly with a rosy complexion and good digestion, urging readers to try them for two cents at Lee Aliens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Harlan
Eaton
Lee Allen
Dr. King
Lee Aliens
Indiana State Fair plans golden jubilee celebration
The Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis will celebrate its fiftieth anniversary the week of September 15. The State Board of Agriculture has expanded the premium list to about $35,000 and expects large crowds from Indiana and beyond with Sousa's Band scheduled for four concerts and railroads offering reduced fares. The fair grounds cover 214 acres and cost about 300,000 with the State Board owning the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
State Board of Agriculture
Mario County Agricultural Society
State Board
Sousa
United States
Tts
Kingman Local Notes From Covington Visitors to Day's Events
Covington visitors Kingman residents Mrs J M Wright and Mrs G W Lavery enjoyed dinner with Allen Yerkes. A Covington yearling steer weighing about 1000 pounds sold for 50 to Jim Allen. A child was knocked down by a buggy but spared serious injury at the Cates home show. Dave Ratcliff returned from Oklahoma and tires of the Sooner State. Cement shortages delay Ed Patton’s Veedersburg project. Lehitz Cement Co promises a car by Aug 10. A remonstrance drive with power of attorney is led by C M McCabe of Covington. Saloon defense planned by Fountain Co backed by breweries. A brick-block hotel and town hall project to start on State Street, with 27 rooms, two business rooms and three offices, is organized by Massey Black Copeland. Omer Ratcliff relocates to Covington. Miles Ratcliff returns from Oklahoma with poor threshing prospects. Jud Cory’s freak potato resembles a female dog and litter of pups born on his farm at 2d and State Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Wright
G. W. Lavery
Covington
Allen Yerkes
R. M. Campbell
Catea
Jim Allen
C. M. McCabe
Fountain Co
Messrs. Massey, Black & Copeland
State St
Ham
Gookins
Second St
Williamson & Son
C. L. Steinbaugh
Bank
Miles Ratcliff
Oklahoma
Indiana
Miles
Jud Cory
Star
Jud
2D and
State Sts
Cough Remedy Proves Quick Cure Says Champaign Resident
A Champaign Illinois man at 211 Maple St named Unger claims a year long hacking cough and consumption fears were cured by Foley's Honey and Tar after several months of doctor care and trying many remedies. The testimonial credits the product with lasting relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unger
Maple St
Champaign
Ill
Foley
Geo. D. Cook
Michigan City Excursion Offered At Low Round Trip Price
On Thursday August 28 1992 the C and E I railroad runs its first annual low rate excursion from Veedersburg to Michigan City and return for 1 25 from Veedersburg and Stone Bluff and 1 from Attica and points north. See ticket agent for train times. Don’t miss this chance to visit Michigan City at a very small cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. & E.I. Railroad
Veedersburg
Wilders
Michigan City
Stone Buff
Attica
Points
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Geo. Ewing
Smith’s Grove
Big Four
Avuo
GAP
C. Kaufman
Kent
Sunda
St. Loult
New York
Attics
Foupte
Fountain
Thor. Gallagher
Lafayette
Cincinnati
Louisville
French Lick Springs
Carlsbad of America
Ind
Sun. Ar
Sun
Sun. Ly
Frank Reed
Chas H. Rockwell
McGoel
Mer L.calton
T. Pla
Lafaste
Standard Oil CO
DeWitt
W. Scott
Highland Ave
Milton
J. P. Buckner
J. H. Johnston
Broughton
Lee Allen's
Bright
Geo
D. Cook
J. P. Bauckner
Clover Leaf
waamvaRn
Chicago & Eastern
Focal Freisht
W_ H RICHARDSON
Gen. Pass
Tt. Agt
Kingman
Wm. Hack
Frank Maris
Dave Ratcliff
David
Ed. Patton
Veedersburz
Lehizb Cement Co
Omer Ratcliff
Jas. Bell
Lion
Edward
England
Alphonso
Spain
Steel Ranges
Iron and Steel
Mayer’s Hardware Store
Danville Steam Dye Works
E, Mueller
Exprera
Valent Atreef
Bidg Danville, Ill
J. M. Rhodes & Son
4Th and
Union Streets
City Laundry
Charles Hutson
Meat Market
Gwimup & Son
South Third Street
Eeecal Lee
Layton & Bilsland
Niagara Falls
C.D Whitney
Ohio
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