Fencing Lesson Sparks Duel and Mystery at Roussillon House
Beverley and Alice fence in a vine shaded court and exchange teasing banter as she disarms him with a clever feint. The pair share a lingering courtship amid village autumn tasks and a forthcoming river-house party hosted by M. Roussillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harin
M. Beverley
Beverley
Alice
M. Roussillon
Roussillon Place
Rene
de Ronville
Roussillon
Vincennes
Jean
Record of San Francisco Cure Sale for Brights Disease
A group of businessmen paid 112500 in coin and stock on August 30 1901 for a treatment claimed to cure Bright’s Disease and Diabetes. They began investigations November 15 1900, tested on over three dozen cases with 87 percent improving. 13 percent failed. Details and reports will be mailed free on request from Joan J Fenton Company 420 Montgomery St San Francisco California.
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San Francisco
Bright
Joan J. Fenton Company
Montgomery 8T
Cal
At-Tf
Reading Room opens afternoons at Dillon Bank Building
The Christian Science Reading Room will be open from 2 to 4 o clock every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday afternoon at the Dillon Bank Building all are welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science
Dillon Bank
Dr Gunn's Blood and Nerve Tonic Ad Claim
An old advertisement touts Dr Gunn's Blood and Nerve Tonic as a cure for nervousness weakness and pale appearance. It promises strong red blood and nerve nutrition, selling at 750 a box or three for 2, with claimed gains of 1 to 3 pounds per week. City Drug Store is listed as local seller.
Cut-rate Periodicals Offer From Tribune Publishing Co
The Tribune Publishing Co advertises as the best agent for Gramistix Subscriptions Co with special rates on newspapers and magazines. It promotes low prices, especially on combination offers, and claims half price savings on reading matter. It mentions 1904 sheet music and weekly arrivals at the Tarzunz store.
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Tribune Publishing Co
Gramistix Subscription Co
Children of Alaska Named Leon Edward in Trouble
A report notes a child named Leon Edward Seattle No 3 Yukon Wood pile Bartlett is in trouble after the father recently killed the mother. The piece closes with a light remark about the baby’s naming and a medicine testimonial for indigestion. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets praised by Melard F. Craig of Middlegrove New York and for sale by Riley druggist.
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Ano
Alaska
Leon Edward
Seattle
Yukon Woodpile
Bartlett
Chamberlain
Melard F. Craig
Middlegrove
N. Y
Riley
Giant in Amsterdam Targets Jeffries
A curious claim from Amsterdam Holland describes a local giant who believes he can whip Jeffries, a notion contrasted with many others who have lost such ambitions after one meeting with Mr J. The ad also promotes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets priced at 25 cents and notes Sunday proposals are illegal with kisses devalued from 500 to 1.49 dollars by law.
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Amsterdam
Holland
Jeffries
Mr. J
Love
Free sample offer at Riley's Drug Store
An advertisement urges readers to visit Riley's Drug Store for a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets described as the best physic. The product cleanses and invigorates the stomach improves appetite and regulates the bowels. Regular size priced at 250 per box.
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Riley
Chamberlain
Cincinnati Man Refuses to Marry Over Crying Bride
A Cincinnati man refuses marriage after the bride cried on her way to church. The piece casts crying as a warning and advises that girls should leave tears to their mothers.
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Cincinnati
TABLER'S BUCKEYE PILE OINTMENT PROMISES RELIEF
An old ad touts Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment as a cure for piles. The copy claims quick relief and urges readers to try it, with prices listed as 60 cents for bottles and 75 cents for tubes at Riley's Drug Store.
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Tabler
Riley's Drug Store
Women at Prize Fight Rally Colors and Yell
A historical remark notes it is modest for women to avoid single combat events but acceptable for women to attend and cheer when a contest involves many fighters. The statement contrasts societal norms on female participation and display at public spectacles.
Ballard’s Horehound Syrup Endorsed By Texas Doctor
Rev Carlisle P B Martin of Waverly Texas lauds Ballards Horehound Syrup for morning phlegm coughs. The ad notes prices 25 50 100 and claims superior throat and lung relief. Also mentions Riley’s Drug Store and a science aside about female spiders eating mates.
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Carlisle P. B. Martin
Waverly
Texas
Ballard
Riley
New Daily Limited Train To California Announced
The new Daily Limited service to California will begin November 1, 1902, operated by the Rock Island System and Southern Pacific Company via the El Paso Short Line. Public competition is open with no fees required. circulars of instructions should be addressed to Tno Sebastian, Passenger Traffic Manager, Rock Island System, Chicago.
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California
Rock Island System
Southern Pacific Company
Elpaso
Tno
Sebastian
Rock Islan System
Chicago
Honor to memory of Hugh 8 Scott Henry Seton Merriman
A tribute notes that Henry Seton Merriman avoided interviews and his photograph was never published, honoring the memory of Hugh 8 Scott.
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Hugh 8
Scott
Henry Seton Merriman
Healed by Herbine as Liver Blood System Tonic
An advertisement claims Herbine restores digestion by toning the stomach liver and kidneys. It asserts improved appetite clearer complexion and renewed vigor after use. The product is priced at 500 a bottle and attributed to Riley.
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Riley
Radium Price Cut Fails to Include Trading Stamps
The price of radium is marked down from one million to nine hundred thousand dollars per pound but manufacturers do not offer trading stamps with the discounted price.
St Paul Road Pioneered Train Lighting in 1888
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway known as the St Paul Road introduced electricity for train lighting in 1888 and pioneered traveler comforts. The Pioneer tied car luxury set a mark in elegance that endures as a benchmark of rail travel.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
The
St. Paul Road
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Promises Blood Purification
The advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a superior blood purifier. It claims to remove poisons from the life fluid, improve digestion, boost red blood cells, and relieve skin diseases tied to impure blood, with testimonials from satisfied users.
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Doctor Pierce
G. Hall
Novar
Ontario
Dr. Pierce
L. J. Smithwick
Norfolk
Pierce
Medical Adviser Offer From Dr. Pierce in Buffalo
An 8 page booklet titled the People's Common Sense Medical Adviser offers guidance on health. Customers are asked to send 21 cents for a paper edition or 31 stamps for a cloth-bound copy to Dr. R. V. Pierce in Buffalo New York.
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R. V. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
Electric Bitters Boosts Burlington Fireman Says
O. W. Bellamy a Burlington Iowa fireman writes of extreme weakness and pain. After using Electric Bitters he recovers energy and vigor, praising the remedy and recommending it with City Drug Store guarantee priced at 50 cents.
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O. W. Bellamy
Burlington
Iowa
City Drug Store
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Mme. Roussillon
M'Sieu
Bright’s
Tarsunz
Spiderland
United States
Golden Medical Discovery
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Prop's
John Shober, JR
Land & Livestock Agt
Pittsburg
Helena
Montana
Hriibune
Dillom
the Tribune
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