Excellent Combination Syrup Letter Promotes Laxative Effects
An old advertisement extols California Fig Syrup Co remedies as a pleasant, effective laxative. It claims figs provide taste while senna and aromatic plants deliver medicinal laxative effects, cleansing the system and aiding headaches, fevers, and constipation. It warns to buy only under the full company name in San Francisco Louisville and New York, price 60 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carigzorniia Fie Srevp Co
California
Fia
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
New York
Porgale Hya
Christmas Bargains From George Wyman & Co
George Wyman and Company advertise a store full of dry goods and fancy goods suitable for Christmas presents offered at prices well below typical retail. The notice emphasizes a broad selection aimed at holiday shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wyman & Co
Bargain Crockery and Dolls Sale Advertised
A local ad details Jap anese crockery tea pots sugars creamers cracker jars cups and saucers from 25¢ and up with many pieces at bargain prices. It also promotes 14 karat gold shell rings at 25c to 100 and a wide range of dolls with prices from 25c to 5.00, claiming the handsomest and cheapest dolls.
Retail bargain offer on handkerchiefs and accessories
The advertisement markets a wide array of handkerchiefs for men women and children with prices from 1c to 50c and bundled sets in boxes. It also promotes umbrellas gloves petticoats silk dresses and dress goods with markdowns from 1.00 to 15.00 and a sale on wool Smyrna rugs and fur scarfs highlighting consistently low prices and extensive inventory.
Seven Die in Tien-Tsin Clash Between Germans and Punjaub Infantry
In Tien-Tsin a sentry driven mad by liquor sparked a clash between German troops and Punjaub infantry. Seven men were killed and multiple wounded, with both sides blaming the other. The Germans secured the scene, moved wounded to barracks, and confined troops amid mounting international tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tien-Tsin
South Africa
Murder in Munich Gladbach Idiot Asylum Elevator Death
Disturbing find at the Munich Gladbach asylum in Dusseldorf district where the body of a young inmate was located in the kitchen to dining area elevator, out of use for months. Investigation ties the murder to two inmates in October and accuses the institute managers of criminal negligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dusseldorf
Muenchen-Gladbach
Reunion of Ryder siblings after 52 years apart in Indiana and Ohio
J M Ryder of Indianapolis Emanuel Ryder of Bryan Elizabeth Ryder Wheaton and Lida Ryder Hoffman gathered for a Sunday reunion after a 52 year separation. The family, once orphaned in childhood, enjoyed dinner at the Hotel Golden hosted by Mr and Mrs Milton Nash, with music and reminiscences. A group photo was taken, then they dispersed to their missions and homes, not likely to meet again this side of the great River.
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J. M. Ryder
Indianapols
Ind
Emanuel Ryder
Bryan
Ohio
Elizabeth Ryder Wheaton
Lida Ryder Hoffman
Milton Nash
Hotel Golden
Great River
General Auctioneering Offer Advertises Guaranteed Service
Satisfaction guaranteed or no pay is promised by on N W I Lehman and Her fast seller style. Orders advertised to be left at Hostettler and Lehman’s hardware store.
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Hostettler & Lehman
Onu
I. G. Lehman
Swift & Co Plans Six Story Packing House in New York
Swift and Co. in New York announces a six story brick packing house to handle rush of business. The building will occupy an entire block and cost $200,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift & Co
New York
Warship Philadelphia Heads for Panama Mission
The United States cruiser Philadelphia, after repairs at Mare Island, has been moved down and awaits orders. It is expected she will proceed to Panama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
San Francisco
Cal
United States
Philadelphia
Mare Island Navy Yard
Gallery Ad Promises Xmas Photo Sessions
A fragmented OCR note urges readers to visit Gallery at 213 South Main Street for Christmas photos, inviting immediate action with short phrases like Come and see us now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallery
Main
D&w
Hair Parts Shift Across Society in New Toupee Trend
The Indianapolis News notes a social shift as center hair parts rise with new toupees. Owners face three options to dodge ridicule: go bald, buy a self conscious wig, or keep a middle part, while side parts fade as elders smile. The piece reflects humor and concern over changing fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis News
Underworld
Revelation on Sleep Rejuvenates Strength and Health
A headline promotes Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a revelation for sleep deprivation and nervous exhaustion. Customer Lucy Flag le of South Bend Indiana testifies to improved sleep after using one box. Houseworth Bros drug store offers details on merit and availability at 50 cents per box from Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo New York.
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A.W .Chase
Lucy Flagle
West Napier St
South Bend
Ind
A. W. Chase
Houseworth Bros
Dr. W. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
M. D
Longtime Rio Grande Engineer Faces Fatality Tragedies
Charles Frye of the Rio Grande, a veteran Denver engineer with twenty years at the company, recalls fatal crashes and the emotional toll. Born in Franklin, Mass, April 11, 1846, he began as a coal shoveler and rose to run passenger trains toward the south for nearly two decades in Denver. He describes the moment of impact as he concentrates to avert disasters, then collapses afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Knights
Charles Frye
Rio Grande
Franklin
Mass
Boston & Albany
Colorado
Springs
State parties map future Indiana party organization
The Indianapolis News notes Democrats plan January 8 reorganizational meetings while Republicans expect control to shift in late January. Most old GOP members reportedly wish to serve again, with leadership likely to satisfy both Fairbanks and Beveridge factions. Democrats face a largely rebuilt structure with only four old members probably re-elected and many new officers. Republican district picks include Cunningham Evansville, Billhimer Washington, Self Corydon, Montgomer Seymour, Moffett Connersville, Sims Fort Wayne, McCoy Rensselaer, Beck Fineton, Leonard St Warne, Crockett South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis News
Republican Committee
Friends
Fairbanks
Beveridge
George Cunningham
Evansville
John C. Billhimer
Washington
George Self
Corydon
Oscar Montgomer
Seymour
Miles IX, Moffett
Connersville
Fred Sims
Frankfort
Thomas McCoy
Rensselaer
Adam Beck
Finntington
Elmer Leonard
St. Warne
Elmer Crockett
South Bend
Saved at a Grave's Brink Bitters testimonial unfolds
Mrs S H Newsom of Bweatur Alabama says electric Bitters saved her from death and three years of indigestion. She credits the medicine with restoring appetite stomach and bowel function and a 35 pound gain. Houseworth Bros drug stores offer the remedy for 50 cents.
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S. H. Newsom
Bweatur
Ala
Houseworth Bros
Community Notes From Local Families And Schools
Mrs. Frank Curtis and daughter visited Wes Fetters and family Sunday. The MacFarren Literary Society plans a program Friday evening December 20. Miss Mabel Hilbish returned home from Chicago. Zion Sunday school plans Christmas exercises. John Stout and family may move to Ohio in spring. Mr. Stout follows his people's wishes by moving back. S B Welter fireman in Cleveland yards visited his parents Saturday. The four township teachers hold their next institute Saturday December 21. Trustee Coleman of Osolo township is not a distributor of the Teachers Library Union. McFarren school teachers thank readers for support of the Literary Society.
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Frank Curtis
Wes Fetters
MacFarren Literary Society
Mabel Hilbish
Chicago
Zion Sunday School
John Stout
Ohio
Stout
S. B. Welter
Cleveland
Coleman
Osolo Township
Teachers’ ‘Library Union
McFarren
Methodist Ministers Association Meeting Proposes Church Plan
At a Meridian street church meeting this morning city leader Jo Be Cowgill presented ideas for founding a Methodist parish. The gathering of the association discussed establishing a local church presence and organized efforts.
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Methodist ‘Ministers
Meridian Street
M. Ei
Cowgill
Peruna cited as remedy for kidney trouble in company letter
Hon John T Sheahan manager at Marshall Field & Co writes from Chicago praising Peruna for curing kidney troubles after trying other remedies. Brooklyn resident Jacob EMMatin also credits Peruna with improving his health at age seventy five. The ad notes catarrhal inflammation of kidney lining and Bright's disease, urging readers to request a free book from The Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Sheahan
Marshall Field & Co
I. N. Gy
Indiana Avenue
Flat Six
Chicago
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
Jacob Fleig
Summer Avenue
Brooklyn
N. Y
Jacob Emmatin
Methodist Groups Seek Unity and Publication Link
Indiana’s large Methodist population lacks a state publication. Indianapolis churches totaling about 16 000 members may gain cohesion through a Methodist paper. A committee was formed to study the idea while plans for the Methodist Hospital discussion and a local ministers meeting were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Tevis
Chamberlain
Zahring
Cowsill
C. E. Baron
Z. H. Ford
Hastead
Meridian Street
M. E
C. E. Bacon
London
Indianapolis News
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad from 1886 Toledo Firm
A legal affidavit from Frank J Cheney of F J Cheney & Co asserts payment of one hundred dollars for each catarrh cure not achieved by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice, sworn December 6 1886 before A W Gleason real notary public, promotes Hall's remedies and lists prices and availability through J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Ohio
City OF Toledo
Lucas Country
Frank J. Cheney
F J. County & Co
Toledo
Hani
Frank J Cheney
A. W. Gleason
Hall
Illnesses and Visits Highlight Osceola Community News
Osceola residents report several ill neighbors including Mrs Zelia Long Mrs Fred Noyes and Mrs Oliver Rogers Jr near Osceola. Visitors include Mrs Louis Landig and Russell from Chicago staying with Mrs Loren Crull. Local social highlights feature the Kilmer and Crull families with others attending a farmers institute. Cholera is cited as causing hog deaths north of the river.
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Zelia Long
Fred‘Noyes
Oliver Rogers, Jr
Osceola
Louis Landig
Son Russell
Chicago
Loren Crull
Jacob Kilmer
Wak‘arusa
John Crull
Barbara
Mishawaka
Minnie Smith
Jennie’ Bancroft
Mayer
Wakarusa
John .Page
Elkhart
Farmers
Jessie Ritter
Soitanbrogh
Park
de Crull
Free treatment offer from St. Peffley before 1902
The text promotes free treatments by specialist Dr St. Peffley for any conditions before January 1 1902. It claims no charges for services or cures, except medicines, and describes this as a rare chance to have a case treated at no cost by an experienced practitioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peffley
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Geo. Wyman &Co
South Bend, Ind
R. M. Johnson
J. P. Osborne
Osborne
Rooma
St. Joseph Valley Bank
Indiana National
Fray
Burrell & Morgan
Hibbart City Mills
Oregon
Colorado Springs
Ocal
Manitou
Polticians
Methodist Paper
Peruna
Columbus, O
Wee Cure
BP. J. Cheney & CO
Dr. Peffley
Wm. ¥. Peffley
Buellen
Peffley
WM. F. Peffley, M. D
Main St
Stimpson: ‘Scale Co
Lucius Curtis
Beatty Felting Co
Frank Watkins
Floyd Cook
Plymouth
Dingle
M.E
Institute O. TM
Purdue
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