Crying for the Noon and Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery
A vintage promotional snippet touts Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for coughs blood disorders and wasting health. It includes a testimonial from Elmer Lawler of Indiana praising improved strength a stopped cough after six bottles and a note on Dr. Pierce’s Pellets for constipation.
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Vierce
Dr. Pierce
Elmer Lawler
Vola
Jefferson Co
Indoona
Royal Baking Powder Promises Light Tea Biscuit Texture
A brief note asserts 15 minutes suffices to bake a delicious tea biscuit using Royal Baking Powder as directed. The product is described as a pure leavener.
Traveling in Siberia in Third Class Cars
Cor. London News describes third class travel on the Siberian railway as grimy and crowded. Passengers are emigrants who smoke constantly, eat sour bread and melons, and carry belongings in ragged comfort. Women and children have reserved spaces, and local vendors sell hot water and watermelons for a penny.
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Siberian
London News
Fighting Owls and a Bridge Builder Tale
A chain of American folklore recounts owls raiding traps to eat trapped prey and attacking handlers. An old bridge builder under Stonewall Jackson finishes a Shenandoah crossing by dawn, claiming the plan was not needed as the bridge was completed.
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Stonewall Jackson
Virginia
Shenandoah
Jackson
Miles
Herald
Presbyter
An Odd Compliment About a Drunken Royal Escort
A Persian trader complimented a naval officer who rode with Sir John Malcolm’s Tehran mission by noting he could ride well when sober but was very drunk in public. The officer’s poor horsemanship and his spirited Arab mount amused onlookers during the ceremonial event.
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John Malcolm
Teheran
If I Should Die Tonight Poem and Local Incident
A poem by Belle E Smith contemplates dying tonight and how friends would remember her after death, with lines about forgiveness and tender memories. The second fragment recalls a Sunday morning sighting of a strong thief stealing lumber, ending with a brutal joke about punishment.
Death of Miss Ola Burt in Trinity
News of the death of Miss Ola Burt daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas T Burt of Trinity at about eighteen years. The obituary expresses sympathy and speaks of her as a winsome young woman just entering womanhood and loved by many friends.
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Ola Burt
Chas. T. Burt
Trinity
Becklen's Arnica Salve touted as cure for skin ills in local ad
Editor from Syracuse Kansas claims Beze mainu palm cure failed until Becklen's Arnica Salve provided complete relief. Local ad touts Arnica Salve as ideal for eruptions and sores, 25 cents at Cartwright's drug store. Also notes a December 23 Japanese reception at Mrs. Geo Williamson's to raise funds for First Methodist Church South balding fund, with 25 cent adult and 10 cent child admission and free refreshments. A local report extols Gooch's Mexican Syrup and Gooch's Quick Relief as a life-saving cough cure in Athens County.
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Bezemainu
Lester
Syracuse
Kan
Becklen
Cartwright’s
Geo. D. Williamson
Ladies Aid Society
First Methodist Church South
Gooch’s Mexican Syrup Promises Quick Cough Cure
Gooch's Mexican Syrup claims to cure a simple cough as by magic and is offered as the best remedy for whooping cough at 25 cents. This brief notice markets a patent medicine with a low price point and strong claims of effectiveness.
Worm Syrup Promises Health for Children
An old advertisement proclaims that Mother's Worm Syrup clears intestinal worms to keep children healthy and lively. It claims the syrup helps children feel better while they nibble bread as part of their routine.
Red Flag at Newsom’s Store Sparks Quiet Message
The red flag in front of I. V. Newsom's second hand furniture store signals his drayman to come. It is not a warning of illness or war but a politeness to keep peace and order. Newsom notes color choices as a lighthearted query about keeping people calm in town.
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I. V. Newsom
News offer for a year in advance
Advertisement touts a yearlong subscription to the Western Poultry News, an 82 page monthly illustrated magazine from Lincoln, Nebraska. It promises helpful articles by poultry experts and practical readers.
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Western Poultry News
Lincoln
Neb
Pile-ine Cure Offered With Refund Promise
A cryptic ad promotes Pile-ine cures with a money back guarantee if it fails. It mentions knives, Falks, tea and table spoons and urges readers to visit China Hall to purchase 25 per set.
Anti-Adulteration League Offers Reward Over Clifton Flour
The Anti Adulteration League will pay a reward of 1000 dollars to anyone who detects an adulterant in Clifton flour. Do not ingest barytes hidden in bread and seek pure flour to make the staff of life sold by all good grocers.
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Life
Anti-Adulteration League
Clifton
Wanted: Philip Hi Thomas from St Louis County
A 1901 letter from Cons. R. Black editor of The Argus Clayton Missouri seeks help locating Philip Hi Thomas a newspaper man from St Louis County. Description: 5 feet 8 inches tall 150 pounds gray eyes thin gray hair slight baldness convivial disposition. Any information appreciated.
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Yton, Mo
BrotheEr Pushsnens
Sin
Philip Hi Thomas
St. Louis County
Missouri
Ife
Cons
R. Black
the Argus
Clayton, St. Louis Co
Clifton flour trade mark inquiry prompts purity check
A reader asks how to verify flour purity by checking for the Anti-Adnitération League trade mark on the sack or barrel. The tip suggests insisting the grocer supply Clifton flour to ensure authenticity.
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Clifton
Chinese Exclusion Debate Drives Congressional Outlook
The piece surveys renewal of the Chinese exclusion act due May 2 1902 with industry leaders pushing to keep borders closed. It notes strong California opposition a 883 to 154638 vote and suggests President Roosevelt will back stricter measures in his upcoming message to Congress.
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West
Congress
Trans-continental Railroads
Oriental Steamship Lines
Wu Ting Fang
Washington
Nfo Yow
San Francisco
California
Roosevelt
Birmingham News
Young Man Vanishes After Decatur Appearance
Siemon Bentley of six miles east of town disappeared after going to Decatur last Sunday to testify in the Hopper Hamilton case in the County Court. He was last seen after supper and a Monday search found no trace. He had married about a month ago. his parents were hoping for news but were disappointed and deeply affected.
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Siemon Bentley
Here
Decatur
Hopper-Hamilton
Hartselle
New Dinnerware Sets Displayed in Store
Shoppers can view the new Salad sets Plates Bread and Butter sets Oatmeal sets and Fruit sets in the latest display at the store. The presentation highlights coordinated patterns and matching accessories for dining.
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China Hall
Scott's Emulsion Health Ad Promises Quick Body Repair
The ad promotes Scott's Emulsion as a medicine that repairs the body inside and out for fatigue illness and weakness. It claims benefits like strengthening weak lungs and red blood, using patches that do not show through and offering a free sample. The product is sold by Scott & Bowne at 409 Pearl Street New York for 50 cents and one dollar.
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Scott
General Wheeler Declines Senate Bid Amid Alabama Buzz
Gen Joseph Wheeler says he has not chosen a Senate candidacy despite letters from supporters. He notes he would not run against Senators Morgan or Pettus, honors Alabama granted him, and that Pettus’ term ends in 1902 with the Legislature meeting next November. The Huntsville Mercury recalls a Kyle court marshal amid guard controversy.
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Joseph Wheeler
Huntsville
United States Senate
Morgan
Pettus
Alabama
Uigdon
Kyle
Col. Kyle
Alabama National Guard
First
Huntsville Mercury
Over-Work Weakens Your Kidneys
An old newspaper advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney trouble claiming blood passes through kidneys every three minutes and that most diseases begin there The ad promises cures and offers a free sample bottle by mail from Binghamton NY with a request to mention the paper.
Clifton flour praised as fair and superior product
The ad copy extols Flour of the Flock labeled Clifton flour as fair and superior. It urges readers who doubt the verdict to try the product and become loud in its praise, advising them to ask their grocer for Clifton flour.
To Cure a Cold in One Diy Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Vintage ad promising a home remedy for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. Claims refund if it fails and features E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. Dated 25 novlyr.
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E. W. Grove
Clifton Flour Proclaims Pure Quality Lead
Clifton flour claims top position in purity and volume with a unique guarantee. It pledges to hold the lead against all challengers and asserts the guarantee is stronger and more complete than any other local brand in Decatur.
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Clifton
Decatur
Osteopathy Endorsements from Noted Women
Mrs W M Springer wife of the Chief Justice praises osteopathy calling it scientific rational and wonderful Mrs Joseph B Foraker wife of a US Senator adds that it proves women need not spend lives nursing chronic ailments without relief
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W. M. Springer
Court of Appeals
Indian Territory
Joseph B. Foraker
United States
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Siberia
Eays
Pega
Belle E. Smith
Gooch
J. & N. Sanps
Trimble
Nlm Athens Co
National City Bank
Lynn
Lypia EK
Pinkham Medicine Co
Pearl St
New York
Jack Hls
Smitni
Casa Grande Block
New Decatur, Ala
General Wheeler
W.m. Springer
Motrehee: Furniture. Co
Bank Street
Degatur
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