Antishock tonics and elopement tale in Newark World note
Readers glimpse assorted clippings on medicine and marriage. An ad extols Hostetter’s Bitters as a cure and digestion aid. A Gretna Green elopement details Nellie and Benjamin’s barefoot wedding trek from Norfolk to Millertown. A Beveridge anecdote ends with a drinkers’ quip about timing.
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Milania
Dcross
Nelle Tank
Gretna Green
Nellie
Benjamin Surdam
Norfolk
Burdam
Millertown
Newark World
Madame Bavens Endorses Dodd's Kidney Pills At Hot Springs
Ample readers hear Madame Bavens, Life Governor of the Free Masons Grand Lodge of England, testifies she cured diabetes and regained health after using seven boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills at Hot Springs. She promotes the remedy and urges purchase from local druggists or the Dodd's Medicine Co. Buffalo.
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Dodd
Ark
Ianbelle Blen Bavens
Free Masons' Grand Lodge of England
Madam Bavens
Gale
Hot Springs
Dodd's Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
For Keeps in a Patch of Politics
A fragment shows a tense exchange about political fate and personal gain. The speaker, Rafferty, questions whether power will be held, while another asserts intent to exploit and preserve influence. The Philadelphia Press tone hints at satire or sharp opinion.
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Rafferty
Philadelphia Press
Beware of Mercury Ointments For Catarrh Threat
Public health warning warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury as dangerous. claims Hall's Catarrh Cure from TF J Chaney Co Toledo contains no mercury and is taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Ad claims a free sample and price details with a joke from the Smart Set periodical.
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Hall
TF. J. Chaney & Co
Toledo, O
The Lyeter and the Law on fake commission schemes
The New York Produce Review warns of unscrupulous fakers in the produce trade who swindle country shippers. Old methods used costly stationery and fake commissions, while safer new swindles pose as buyers offering no commission and cash with high prices. The bait tempts shipments, then payments fall behind and the scam expands before collapse. Legal redress is hard, and many fall prey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New-York Produce Review
Roguea Cecape
Commission
Size of Carriage Horses versus Taller Mounds of Work
A New York horse buyer favors a 15.2 hand carriage horse for heavy work, noting it can outperform taller horses on pavement and require less tiring. He argues shorter, big-bodied horses suit large carriages by appearance and capability, while taller horses aren’t necessary for the job.
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New York
Peruna touted as relief after grip and its after effects
Advertorial letters from readers and endorsements claim Peruna cures grip aftereffects, with testimonials from individuals including Maviservessneshave, Frances M Anderson, and D L Wallace. Dr Hartman promotes Peruna from Columbus Ohio as a safe remedy and offers free advice for unsatisfied users.
Farming in Western Canada by Premier Greenway
Prominent Manitoba Premier Thomas Greenway extols Manitoba farming prospects for homesteaders from Ontario. He warns wheat-only farming is unsustainable and urges diverse crops and livestock, better field use, and soil fertility restoration. The article promotes free homestead land and invites readers to visit, apply to government agents, and pursue common sense and industry for success.
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Thomas Greenway
Manitoba
Canada
Ontario
Homestead Landa
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Alree
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Tesla Ginghamton N.Y
Texas
Washington
The
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Mavaservessnes
la Grippe
Perma Ag
M. W. Howard
Howard
Fort Payne
Ala
Grip
Henry Distin
Henry Distin Mfg. Co
Williamsport
South Ninth
Philadelphia
B. Hartman
Jacrippe
Perrns
D. D. Wallace
International Barber's Union
Western Ave
Minneapolia
Minn
Peruna
Perus
D. L. Wallace
T. W. Colling
Independent
Order of Good Templars
Everett
Wash
Mwa
Bryant Eve
Minneapolis
Alice Dregeler
Alice Dressler
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Ohio
Colton
Rhonp Tacine
Shoop
Bulwer Lytton
Carter
Bouton
Odlun-Kurtzman Co
Phoenix
Minneapaly
Adam
Congressman Howard
Am Manlate
Adpiniboli
Promier Greenway
Cure
Tony
Nate Val
Brighton
Fairfield
Wermall
Northen
Leman Berd
Ieteareoues
Boise
Hart
Balter Seedco
Western
Onzeada
Curria
New Jer Hurance Bldg
Milwaukee
Wis
Western Canada
Phelps Brown
Treadway
Newborsh
Chren
Nature
Veiweler
Seare
Ayia
Detroit
Ccc
Iva
Aay
Lg Marten Ies
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