Favorite Prescription Promises Relief for Weak Women
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe remedy for female ailments, promising regularity, relief from drains, treatment of inflammation, and cure of weakness. It includes a testimonial from Geo. Wm. Estes of Springgrove Va about his wife’s изperience after taking ten bottles and offers a free Common Sense Medical Adviser with stamps.
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Mary Estes
Geo. Wm. Estes
Springgrove
Common Sense Medical Adviser
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Woman Convicted of Arson in Bear Creek Millinery Fire
Mrs. Lucile Colbert, 60, found guilty in Appleton circuit court of setting fire to her Bear Creek millinery store two years ago. The blaze wrecked the village business district and caused about 100000 dollars in losses. A sixty day stay to pursue appeal granted, with $3000 bond posted by her son in law Louis A Lange, a state senator.
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Appleton
Wis
Lucile Colbert
Bear Creek
State Supreme Court
Louis A. Lange
Peoria Banks to Consolidate End of December
Peoria Illinois reports that Commercial National and German American National banks will merge by December 31. The combined institution will have capital stock of 550000 dollars and a surplus of 200000 dollars.
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Peoria
Ill
Rocky Mountain Tea Offered With Money Back Guarantee
Houseworth Bros advertises Rocky Mountain Tea with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure. Package priced at 35 cents.
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Cts
Houseworth Bros
Gray Eagle Killed by Local Farmer Near Anna
A gray eagle seven feet from wingtip to wingtip was killed near Anna by T. J. Meneesee. The bird had been preying on Mr. Meneesees geese valued at 2.50 dollars each.
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Alice Pass
Ill
T. J. Meneesee
Anna
Foley's Honey and Tar touted as safe cough remedy
An advertisement from Fenton's drug store warns that many cough medicines contain opiates causing constipation and unsafe effects, especially for children. It states Foley's Honey and Tar contains no opiates, is safe, and cures without causing constipation, urging readers not to rely on dangerous substitutes.
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Foley
Fenton’s
Rival to Beef Trust In St Louis Packing Company Formed
Fear of the beef trust may be reduced as St Louis Packing Company, newly incorporated for 1 million dollars, plans to enter the field by the first day of next April.
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Beef Trust
St. Louis
St. Louisans
St. Louis Packing Company, Just Incorporated
Henry students form life line to save drowning girls
In Peoria Illinois on November 28 Henry students rescued Della Simpson and Virginia Vail from drowning by forming a life line led by Barney Yeager who grappled with them in Mud Jake.
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Peoria
Ill
Henry
Della Simpson
Virginia Vail
Barney Yeager
Jake
Blood Bitters Ad Claims Pure Blood for Complexion
An old advertisement promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy for a clear healthy complexion by claiming it purifies the blood. The pitch emphasizes beauty benefits and uses health setting language.
English Bankers Fail
The oldest established English banking house John Brown & Co. has suspended payment, London reports.
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London
John Brown & Co
Cow Yields Silver in Massachusetts Farm Oddity
In Oxford Massachusetts on November 24 Charles H Ballard reported his cow coughed up two silver quarters ending a mystery with a curious farm tale.
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Oxford
Mass
Charles H. Ballard
Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted as Lung Remedy
At this season of coughs and colds it is well to know that Foley's Honey and Tar is the greatest threat and lung remedy. It cures quickly and prevents serious results from a cold. Fenton's drug store.
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Foley’s
Fenton’s Drug Store
Russian Soldiers Barred From Japanese Quarters Clash Feared
Nov 28 Vladivostok reports restricts on Russian troops entering Japanese quarters to avoid a clash. The measure aims to keep tensions down amid ongoing hostilities.
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Vladivostock
Williams Attacks Leaders as Tariff Revision Is Delayed
Washington November 28 Congress will not revise tariffs before the presidential election. Republican Payne of New York, Ways and Means chair, said the tariff plan would await after the vote while opposing Williams of Mississippi who urged action. The House voted 81 to 68 on Payne's motion to adjourn.
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Washington
Congress
Payne
New York
Ways and Means Committee
House
Williams
Mississippi
Middle West
Mr. Williams
Reed
Democratic Party
Senate
Canada
Dearmond
Dem
Alaskan Boundary Commission
Wilson-Gorman
Gorman
Ill-Fated Maine Struggles to Reach Speed of Twelve Knots
Washington reports the battleship Maine cannot exceed twelve knots due to engine supports four broken items. Repairs are required before increasing speed beyond twelve knots, though officials say the ship is not in danger if kept under that limit.
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Washington
Maine
Colon
Navy Department
Search Launched For Survivors Of Steamer Discovery
Washington November 28. The Treasury department orders the revenue cutter Rush at Sitka to sea in search of possible survivors from the steamer Discovery, which is believed to have foundered in Behring Sea over two weeks ago.
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Washington
The_ Treasury ' ‘department
Revenue Cutter Rush
Sitka
Discovery
Behring Sea
Abolition Note Amid Tennessee Slavery Debate
Fragmentary OCR note discusses abolition and slavery in Tennessee with dated references to Washington and November. Readable phrases indicate a legal or political discussion on abolition, but details are incomplete.
Desperate chase ends as car barn robbers surrender in Indiana
Chicago bandits Harvey Van Dein and Peter Niedermeier who with Gustave Marx and Emil Roeski terrorized Illinois for six months are traced to Indiana after a dawn battle with farmers and police. They surrender after a daylong pursuit, four revolvers given up and details of their bloody crime spree emerge.
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Chicago
Indiana
Harvey van Dein
Peter Niedermeier
Gustave Marx
Emil Roeski
Lake Michigan
Driscoll
Zimmer
Niedemeier
van Dein
Emil Rocski
Aetna
Wabash
Falkland
Matthew Zimmer
Sheffield Avenue
Blaul
Marx
Quinn
van Dern
Lake Shore
Bay
Neidermeier
Clark's Station
Baltimore & Ohio
Reichers
Schuettler
Sheehan
Gleason
Qualey
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Sacyee
Ares
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W. W. Sayler
Hilliard, Pa
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Lakeside Medicine Co
Nce
Second St
Asot
Marion Cenvidence
Marion St
G. F. Washburne
Lexington Ave
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R. L. Lockwood
Py. Cor. Main and
Harrison
A. J. Baumgartner
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Spot Building
Elkhart
Ind
Dr. Spohn
N.eh
Stee
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Great
Alonzo O. Bliss CO
Washington, D. C
Louis M. Simpson
Main St
Elkhart, Ind
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Arkansas
G. L. Nichols
Lion Hill
Marion County
Bremen
Belgrade
United States
Cape Town
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Africa
Dallas
Tex
City Park
John’ Clark
James A. Work
Revident
M. V. Aldrich
Jefferson Street
Dr. J. L. Hively
Curtis Bldg
S. Marin Street
Frannklin
F. S. Carlton
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J. F. Werner
George W. Menges
South Main Street
Elkhar
S. B. Short
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