Literary Notes and Pictures in January Magazines
Dr Watson's Life of the Master in McClure's January blends outer facts with inner significance, in a narrative of high poetic devotion. Linson's eight color plates and black and white pictures enhance the issue. The Canary carries Capt Joshua Slomen's circumnavigation tale and a humorous Kruger interview. Hood's Sarsaparilla Proverb Calendar for 1900 features a blue pink garb scene with practical information. Brownstown Banner prints a unique brown paper edition detailing the new mill and local businessmen.
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Watson
Jan Maclaren
McCure
C. K. Linson
Brownstown
Independent Democratic Journal
Jackson County
A. J. Broadbecker
Recalling Gen George Crook in Indian campaigns
Gen Uhas King recalls Gen George Crook as a tall bearded West Point officer who welcomed young officers with a cordial handshake rather than distant formality. He wore simple gear, avoided society, spoke little, played solitaire, and kept to plain food and no alcohol, yet remained a superb shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Crook
Uhas
King
West Point
A Brave Coward tale of Philippine campaign told by rail line
The Chicago and North Western Railway publishes a thrilling story titled A Brave Coward. It narrates campaigns in the Philippines including Malate and LaLoma, the Tenth Pennsylvania at Manila and Luzon, and the fight against cowardice by a young Pennsylvanian. The tale features Thirteenth Minnesota Utah Oregon men and Twentieth Kansas with half-tone illustrations and is available by sending 6 cents in postage to W B Kniskern, 22 Fifth Avenue, Chicago, IL.
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Chicago & North Western Railway Company
Philippines
Malate
LaLoma
Pennsylvania
Manila
Luzon
Nebraska
Minnesota
Utah
Oregon
Kansas
Aguinaldo
W. B. Kniskern
Fifth Avenue
Chicago
Tried Five Doctors Cure Claim For Kidney Trouble
Mrs Frances L Sales of Missouri Valley Iowa says years of severe kidney trouble were cured after trying five doctors and using Foley's Kidney Cure. She reports three bottles brought a perfect cure per letter by Geof Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances L Sales
Missouri Valley
Foley
Geof Cook
Foster Items and Fire Destroys Danville Post Office
A boy asked for a Danville stamp at the Foster post office and received one from the postmaster. David Ricketts’s dwelling near Foster burned, leaving his family homeless while the cause remains unknown. Neighbors are urged to aid Dave and his family. Also noted is Miss Minnie Harris spending Christmas with Mr and Mrs Geo Bouginner.
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Danville
David Ricketts
Foster
Dave
Minnie Harris
Geo. Bouginner
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Promises Free Sample
An old newspaper advertisement claims Dr Kilmer Swamp Root cures kidney, bladder and related ailments. It urges readers to test with a water bottle sediment rule, touts benefits for pain, frequent urination, and alcohol aftereffects, and offers free sample bottle and booklet by mail from Kilmer Company in Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swamp Roots
Dr. Kilmer & Home of
Swamp Root. Co
Binghamton, N.Y
Reading and life advice from a 1900s column
The column compiles stray notes and advice about daily life. It mentions Ed. Dollar training for the gymnasium and Ellen Clem, a widow in Mound township, who died of consumption, leaving five children led by Ed. Fulton. It urges individuality and perseverance, urging readers to do their best and not imitate others.
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Diep
Ellen Clem
Mound Township
Ab. Clem
Shea
Fulton
Clem
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertised as Universal Remedy
Readers are informed that Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure for catarrh, claimed to cure all stages by constitutional treatment. The advertisement asserts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, offers $100 for any failure, and provides testimonials list. Product promoted by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio, with druggists selling it for 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nervita
Nervita Medical CO
Riinton & Jackson
Chigago
Ill
Hall
F. J. Chenney & Co
Toledo
POSSUM RUN AND MEXICO TOUR PROMOTION
A fragmentary local note mentions a Christmas tree success at Riverside and visits by local residents, plus a long promotional blurb for a special vestibuled five week railroad and Mexico tour starting February 28, 1900 led by Chas Gates. It also notes a couple of social events including a Bachelor Girls musicale at Miss Lydia Mayer's home.
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Mexico
Lydia Mayer
The Wild Tribe of India and British Nobility Trade
A description of hill tribes along the Brahmaputra as fierce robbers who levy taxes and trade with government. It contrasts their freebooter history with the British approach to control via outposts and cash payments. It then notes nobility engaging in various trades from coal dealing to gun making and hospitality, illustrating broad aristocratic economic involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brahmaputra
India
Tibet
Assam
Honorable Court of Directors
To Cure a Cough With Foley's Honey and Tar
Geof Cook notes that coughing irritates the lungs and delays healing. Foley's Honey and Tar is claimed to cure without straining to expel phlegm, contrasting with expectorants.
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Foley
Geof Cook
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Cascarets
Wartman
Germantown Ave
Philadelphia
Bteking Rewedy Company
Chicgo
Nontreal
New York
James Slim
Washington Sts
Covington
Riverside
H.G. Waterman
Riverside Farm
Leland Hotel
Chas. W. Dabb
Prop
Michigan and
Jackson Boulevaids
Chicago, Ill
Zarza
Matypon Mro. Co
Lancaster
Ohio
Sta
Malydor Mfc. CO
Doncaster
U.S. A
Joshua Sloenm
Cape Town
South African Republic
Kruger
Capt. Socum
Judge Beyers
Dom’ Paul
Hood
C. I. Hood & Co
Lowell
Mase
Io Diamay
Minnie Keerns
Ed. Dollar
Will Zufal
Belle Cronkbite
Geo. Talbert
John Walls
Ross Murphy’s
Ode Harleman
Mr. H
John Zofall
John Zufal
Clover Leaf
Chas. H.gates
Montezumas
C. C. Jenkins
Pass. Agt
Cordova
Standard Oil Co
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Himalayas
Countess of Warwick
Brooke
Marquis of Londonderry
London
House of Lords
Guinness
Lord Iveagh
Lord Ardilaun
Dublin
Lord Sudley
Lord Armstrong
Lord Masham
Lord Normanby
Mulgrave Castle
Lord de la Warr
Bexhill-on-Sea
DR J H Sailor
Tae Nore Rss
Covington, Ind
M. B. Church
W. R. Stout
J. Loeb
Mays
IND
H. C. Yount
McComas’ Block
J. W. Brisley
Covington, Indiana
Cates
Cook
Wilder EF Stilwell
Wasblic
Lieney Best Insurances Companies
Othe East Side Public Square
Buckner
Joon B. Martin
Torney and Counselor At Law
Ovington
Mnd
Mayer Zioek
Public Square
J. A. Lindley
Notary Public
Oo. P. Lewis Notary Public
Lindley & Lewis, Attornes At Law
Covington, MD
Allen’s Block
V.E. Livengood
A. T. Livengood
Covington Banking Company
R. N. Voliva
Newtown, Ind
Homer Sewell
Bly
Yang, Nd
Funn, & Co
Sunn & Patents
York Hhmnn & Co
Moe
St. Washington
Ou Ewe
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