Opening Inter-State Fair Sets Record Entries at Trenton
Secretary Mahlon K R Margerum reports completion of plans for the Inter-State Fair opening Monday September 28 in Trenton New Jersey. A record horse racing program includes 21 classes with purses from 300 to 1000 dollars. 237 horses entered and 60 new stables built. tri State double team race scheduled Thursday with entrants from Pennsylvania New Jersey and New York.
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Trenton
N. J
Mahlon KR. Margerum
Firsttlisa
America
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New York
Frank Bower
Philadelphia
C. E. Titman
William MacFarland
D. P35
Nichol
Snake in the stomach tale ends in a practical cure
The Washington Post recounts a tale of a man who believed a snake gnawed his stomach lining. Doctors dismissed the fear as an hallucination. A physician used a garter snake in a Rock Creek Park emetic to induce relief, sparking accusations of unprofessional conduct but ultimately public confidence in practical results.
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Washington
Rock Creek Park
Howver
Washington Post
Two Views on Advertising Strategy for Trade
The article argues advertising should run in dull periods to keep a store in customers’ minds, and also during busy times when buyers are ready. It cautions against shutting ads for months, notes some goods can be forced, and stresses maintaining summer ads to boost fall sales and overall profits.
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Suginaw
Mich
Prominent cures touted for consumption and coughs
An 19th century advertisement recounts a man from Leesville Indiana enduring asthma until a medicine claimed instant relief and cure. It promotes W H Brown and DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve with testimonials and price notes, and mentions a planned Oct 17 meeting by the Hightstown Driving Association.
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N. F. Clayton’s
Hadn't Quit Strugglin in a Family Conversation
A fragment shows a young woman denying engagement while an elder narrator consoles that marriages ease life. The aunt questions timing as the older woman remarks that even old maids may be happier once they stop struggling.
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Nancy
Ole Maida
Sold a Pile of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Ad
An Iowa dealer extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as quick relief for coughs and colds with twenty years of satisfaction. The piece also cites a testimonial from J J Havens of Versailles on kidney disease and recovery after Electric Bitters, noting Liver and Kidney benefits and a 50 cent price from N F Clayton Drug.
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Chamberllain
Chamberlain
Joseph McElhiney
Linton
Iowa
N. F. Clayton
J. J. Havens
Versailies
N. F. Clayton Druggist
Pennsylvania Railroad Personally Conducted Tour Announced
A six day tour departs New York at 7 55 A M and Philadelphia at 12 20 P M Saturday September 26. A tourist agent leads the trip with an experienced chaperon for unescorted ladies. Roundtrip fares cover transport and lodging at 22 dollars from New York 21 from Trenton 19 from Philadelphia with proportionate rates from other points. For itineraries contact ticket agents Geo W Boyd General Passenger Agent at Broad Street Station Philadelphia.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Philadelphia
Trenton
Licket
Fifth Avenue
Court Street
Brooklyn
Broad Street
Newark
N. J
Geo. W. Boyd
Purported Laxatives and Health Notices Placed Before Rain Sums
Advertisements tout DeWitts Little Early Risers for constipation and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, with testimonials from W. H. Howell of Houston. Rail travel plans outline returning tickets to Baltimore for Odd Fellows meeting, and notes on King’s Life Pill claims. State Game Warden Phifer reports abundant rabbits and quail, deer in South Jersey, with a count of claven in a herd.
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DeWitt
W. H. Howell
Houston
Tex
N. PF. Clayton
Phifer
Praise of Chamberlain's Colic Remedy Featured by Texan
A testimonial from John Hamlett of Eagle Pass Texas endorses Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy noting rapid relief after one dose and full cure after three. The ad lists N F Clayton as the seller. The piece also notes Walter Frazee, once presumed dead in Scotch Prairie since 1890, has returned home after thirteen years missing.
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Chamberlain
John Hamlett
Eagle Pass
Texasy
C. Johnson
N. F. Clayton
Walter Frazee
Scotch Paiis
Bay
Sour Stomach Advice and Remedies
The article explains sour stomach results from overeating or rich foods and weak digestion from constipation. It advises eating slowly, chewing well, and spacing meals by five hours. If fullness persists after meals, take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. available from N. F. Clayton.
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Chamberlain
N. F. Clayton
Chamberlains Pain Balm Promoted for Quick Healing
Emergency medicines offer fast aid for accidents and injuries. Chamberlains Pain Balm is touted as a convenient antiseptic that relieves pain, reduces healing time, and prevents blood poisoning. Sold by N. J. Clayton.
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N. J. Clayton
Pacific Coast Tour for National Bankers Association Meet
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers a personally conducted eighteen day tour to the Pacific Coast for the National Bankers Association meeting in San Francisco October 20 to 23. Departures begin October 14 from Pittsburgh and other points with Pullman service, visiting Salt Lake City Denver St. Louis and more. Round trip from New York area is 180 dollars, Pittsburgh travelers save 50 dollars. Information from Geo W Boyd Philadelphia.
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National Bankers’ Association
San Francisco
Cal
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pacific
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Chicago
Cheyenne
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Colorado Springs
Denver
St. Louis
Geo. W. Boyd
Broad Street Station
World Famous Salve Claims Ultimate Cure All
Advertises a salve praised as surpassing all others for cuts, burns, ulcers, boils, sores, chapped hands, skin eruptions, piles, and fever sores. Claim of guaranteed cure offered for 2 cents at N. F. Clayton's.
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N. F. Clayton's
Unparalleled magazine offer and executor notices
An old established women's magazine seeks 200000 new subscribers and offers big earnings for canvassers. Also notices advise creditors to present claims against Henry B Duncan estate and appoint administrators for the Duncan heirs, with probate actions scheduled in mid 1903.
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Gertrude Duncan
Stephen Duncan
Joseph
Duncan
John A. Dancan
Henry
Aliddinxox
Huraby
Huary
Gentuype
Duxcan
Joseph Duxcan
Joan A. Dunua
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Eagle
Donnelly
Rabatre
Trenton, N. J
H. M. Voorhees & Bro
Gibson
Peter Thompson
Tacamix
Holland
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Elt
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Eughtstown
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State and Broad Streets
Prenton
Brad
Onawa
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KNOX
Hatter
Dobbins
East State Street
Peppler
Justin
Dan
Thomas Peppler
Hichtstown, N.J
Cook & Jaques
East State ST
Box Roo
Timothy
Clover
Cariare
Oak Hell
Shiladelphia
J. S. Bercen
Forman Hardware. Co
Hichtstown, N. J
David S. Brown & Co
New Vork City
Vann
Est
Coleman & CO
State St
TRE
Davison
Lehigh Coal
D. Daniseom
Jamesburg, N. J
Lupton Bros
Matawan, Keyport
Perth Amboy
Matawan, WN. J
Central Electric and Construction CO
Chambers Street
Princeton, N. J
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