Asthma's Progress From Cold to Cure
A promotional notice for Ayers Cherry Pectoral claiming it cures asthma and related chest illnesses. Readers hear testimonials from editors and travelers, praising rapid relief and family use. The ad touts wide world fame and availability in half-size bottles at half price, with an offer to request more from J. C. Ayers Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurrer
Ayér
Ayer
Dr Ayers
Negureds
J. de Ayer Co
Lowell, Muss
Read the Advertisements Enjoyable Reading for Bargains
An exchange about marriage reveals humor as Arthur shows amusement at the idea. The narrator urges reading advertisements for entertainment and smarter buying, praising advertisers as reliable and delivering what they promise.
Two Thousand Pay to See Kid McCoy Punch Bag
The Rev Mr Goodman laments the world’s state noting two thousand people paid four dollars to watch Kid McCoy box. He contrasts this with a weekly prayer meeting where no admission was charged and almost equal attendance.
Fragmented ad text on nurses pay and medical remedies
An assortment of old ad lines discusses nurse pay and harsh labor, urges use of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for chills fever and digestive issues, mentions Mormon colonies in Northern Mexico connected by telephone, lists bicycle tires and silverware offers, notes heavy rust removal from a bridge, and references esoteric patent figures and medical claims. The passage combines product pitches, health tips, and economic notes in a fragmented 19th century advertisement style.
Allen's Foot Base Comfort for Aching Feet
Advertisement for Allen's Foot Base powder claims to cure painful swollen feet and bunions and to ease tight or new shoes. It promises relief from sweating, callouses, and tired feet, and offers a trial package by mail with stamps. Sold by druggists and shoe stores.
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Allen
Allen 8
Olmsted
le Roy
Women of Zonr knit for pocket money in Ohio
The Women of Zonr in Zonr Ohio form a small society where girls and older women knit thread lace to earn a little spending money. Profits from the harvest and hotel go to the treasury while they manage no money themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zonr
Queer Separatiat Society
Ohio
Boston Post
Perpetual Motion and Curative Ads from 1895
The fragment mentions dispute between Perkins and Jorkins over who talks first in an argument. It touts Kuhn's Rheumatic Cure with price and address in Chicago. It includes testimonials and vague notes on cold cures, a reference to Piso’s Cure for Consumption with a Michigan signer, and a Japan population ranking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins
Jorkins
Puck
Kuhn
Rheumatic Cure Co
Eco van Buren St
Chicago
Ill
War Revenue Debate and Senate Action in April May
Long, periodic sessions on the war revenue bill in Washington yield little engagement as Republicans press bond provisions while Democrats push income tax plans. Senate handling includes naval appropriations, volunteer engineering units, and defense measures with limited debate and several votes, amid shifting party positions and constitutional amendments on the presidency.
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Washington
Wisd
Messrs
Payne
Rep
N. Y
Daniell
McClellan
McMilan
Penn
Henderson
Lawn
Hen
Dem. Ky
Senate
Walttog
Loase
Republicas
Dingley
Cummings, McClellan and
Hawley
South
Quartermaster's Department of the Army
House of Representatives
Dewey
Whit
Bilanto
Sesson
Lewis
Dew
Wash
Cummings
New York
United States
Mills
Texas
Congress
Supreme Court
Mr. Gaffery
Louisiana
Iin
Free Zone
Mexico
Annexation of Hawaii Joint Resolution Introduced
Washington May 0 Representative Newlands of Virginia introduces a joint resolution for Hawaii annexation. It calls for cession of sovereignty and public property, assumes Hawaiian debt up to 4 060 000 dollars, bans further Chinese immigration, and appoints five commissioners to propose needed laws. The islands would become part of the United States under sovereign dominion with revenues dedicated to Hawaiian inhabitants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Newlands
Virginian
Hawaii
Hawaiian Republic
United States
Congress
Rebellion Spreads in Sierra Leone Targets Missionaries
May 6 dispatch reports rebellion among Natives over tax grievances reaching Bhongny in Sherhove district, where American missionaries were killed. A peace detachment is sent to aid the mission. Also reported from Madison Wisconsin a Dane, Larson, shot Norwegian Nelson near McFarland. Nelson likely to die. Larson asserts insanity and a motive tied to a Harry Hayward matter.
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Slerra Leone
Freetown
Sierra Leone
West Coast of Africa
Bhongny
Sherhove Istriet
Hasey Madison
Wis
Larson
Nelson
McFarland
Jie
America
Harry Hayward
Larsen
The Hel Men Dance at Marehall Prairie Report
Twenty Indians reportedly dance at Marehall prairie with thirty more from surrounding areas. Most families attend the dusk gathering, and the event is said to continue into the night as sparsely settled whites fear no outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Waegh
Salvation Army unit heads to Kilondike route sale
Invite theilondike Spokane May 6 Field Commissioner Eva Looth and eight members of the Salvation Army arrive en route to the Kilondike. They will sell from Vancouver on the 75th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theilondike
Spokane
Wash
Eva Looth
Salvation Army
Kilondike
Vancouver
Picture of Him Makes Cadiz Reserve Fleet Move
Rear Admiral Ca lharn hag Nee named commander of the reserve fleet at Cadiz as the Cubane flotilla sails toward Spain with Havana observers watching the maneuver.
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Medykt
May
Calharn Hag Nee
Hecklot
Tvet
Cadiz
Havana
Spain
A Woman's Burden and Dr Williams Pills Story
A Detroit woman recounts suffering from ovarian trouble and other ailments. After failed treatments and surgery, she credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring health, energy, and weight while improving mood and vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander B. Clark
Michigan Avenue
Detroit
Williams
No Ta Bac for Fifty Conte Cure Claims
An OCR fragment promotes No-Ta-Bac with guarantees to cure tobacco habits, claim of making the weak strong and blood pure, warning from druggists in Alexandria. The text is garbled but suggests a patent medicine advertisement with dubious efficacy and a bold regional note.
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Wes
Frxenan
Lydia B. Pinkham
Manen Sauth
Central Ave
Jersey City Heights
Lydia H. Piniham
Brooklyn
Bess Dinter
Falighely Miopwei x. Dyvanderings
Aiserese i
Tanata Walla
Ina &K. BD
Mead Cycle CO
Chicago
Northwestern inventors shape mining rail system and more
Sdet of Patents Joned Last Week to Northwestern Inventors Jobs Dwyer Butte Mont mining car and railtway system therefor Gustavo M Janott Mission HM 3 Dy cabinet George B Wry Bynion Mont cashier protector Frank Gustavenon Wabasha Minn bail bearing Eugene BD Pratt Andover 8 D folding box Tshae Wepple Bandon Minn rotary steam engine lark H Wy mar 81 Paul Mind design grocers cabinet and other items listed by name
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Jobs Dwyer
Butte
Mont
Gustavo M. Janott
Mission HM
George B. Wry
Bynion
Frank Gustavenon
Wabasha
Minn
Eugene BD
Pratt
Andover
Tshae Wepple
Bandon
Lark’ H. Wymar
Paul
Mind
Grocers
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Victoria
Tex
Arthur
Papa Farlows
Ars
Mater
Japan
Formosa
Hall
Price, the
Patent Authority
Bullard Bros., Jewelers
St. Paul
Woo
G Tall
Miss Passeigh
Sterling Remedy Co
Ohosgo
New Zealand
England
Jamesca
Piso
John’ A. Miller
Au Sable, Michigan
China
India
Russia
Germany
Hame
Fitzgerald
Atase
McAleer
Missouri
Ile Recosa
Sesalon
Bailey
Gibraltar
Mr. Wilkinson
London
Malika
St. John’s
N. F
Crown
Linehan
Corenn Savant
Atles
Washington Star
Lord Street
Liverpool
Alexandria
Photographi
Jones Ie
Jones
Binghamton, Mi
Ata
ORO Fig Syrup CO
Amouiaville
York
Milsdpiphils
Thad Mann
Abi, Powasit
Taste’ Good
Asad
Neveetishon
Mtarkey
Cifenge
Nextrent
Micumon
Northwavt
Toring
Nha Sarees Nursery
Jewel Nuhco
Lake City
Minu
J.chubinger Bros
Jared
Sapolio
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