Industrial betterment in mining era speaks volumes
An article in Cassier's Magazine discusses the French Mining Co at Anzin pioneering worker welfare. It notes deposits up to 2000 francs since 1869 and switch to postal bank facilities, plus a 1865 cooperative with bakeries dairies and shops. The co op runs 19 branches with 100 employees and 5642 members, 1899 sales at 3 934 611 francs and 744 471 francs profit for members. A drugstore advertises Banner Salve for skin and wounds.
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Cassier
W. B. Tolman
Anzin
Postal Savings’ Banks
Strict obedience as a soldier trait extends beyond the military
A Western businessman tells Washington Star reporters how strict obedience shaped his life. He recalls applying in Chicago to a firm run by a gruff head who demanded silence and dictated the brand name of the applicant. He notes four rivals failed by questioning the boss.
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Washington Star
Chicago
Messrs. Jones, Brown & Co
Oldest Protestant Church in the United States
The oldest Protestant church in the country is St. Luke’s at Smithfield Virginia. Erected in 1632 and restored in 1894 it preserves early English Gothic features with mullioned windows and a tall tower. It has served public worship nearly 21 1/2 centuries though the Jamestown church no longer exists aside from a faded tower and trees.
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United States
St. Luke's
Smithfield
William FE. Curtis
Chicago Record-Herald
Jamestown Island
North America
John Smith
Remarkable Recovery After Cholera Infantum Remedy
Mrs Curtis Baker of Bookwalter Ohio reports that after two days a baby recovered from cholera infantum using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. She says it never failed when used as directed and has recommended it widely. Sold at Houseworth Bros drug stores.
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Chamberlain
Curtis Baker
Bookwalter
Ohio
Houseworth Bros
O. W. Wakefield
Columbus
French 10 Million Franc Prize For Giants Provokes Debate
A Rouen gift of 10 million francs funds an annual marriage prize for two giants to improve humanity’s stature. Critics warn giantism is a disease and question the philanthropy’s wisdom while noting inheritance laws may thwart the donor’s intent.
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Rouen
Privilege of a Private Railway Station in West England
The descendants of a west England gentleman gained a private railway station on a line laid through his fields. The company bought his land but could not move him, so they built a station for exclusive family use with the right to stop any train in either direction under these terms.
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England
Foley's Kidney Care and a Fatal Bridge Accident Near Evansville
A report notes Foley's claim of kidney and bladder relief while a separate tragedy describes J. P. Parker from L N bridge carpenters falling 200 feet from a bridge near Evansville and fatally injured. John Tippis Colton Ohio cites Foley's Honey Tar curing his girl’s severe cough and inflamed tonsils at Rushton’s drug store.
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J.P. Parker
Evansville
John
Tippis
Colton
Foley’s
Postmaster Endorses Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
A Kansas postmaster from Alma writes that Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is superior to all laxatives and stomach medicines. He and his wife use it and confirm the claims. The letter is dated December 22, 1900, and notes sales at Rushton's and Thomas' drug stores.
Gypsies Threaten Vengeful Raid After Kapolya Poisonings
In Kapolya Hungary marauding Gypsies avenge a gendarme crackdown by poisoning wells. Fifteen villagers die and many fall ill as authorities arrest several suspects and seize strychnine. London Mail reports the Vienna correspondent. Also notes Dr George Ewing of Smiths Grove Kentucky praises Foley's Kidney Cure. A 15 year old Russian, Charles Buchanan of Albion, fractures an arm delivering a curved ball.
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Kapolya
Hungary
Vienna Cor
London Mail
Charles Buchanan
Albion
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Praised by User John Beam
A testimonial from John Beam of West Middlesex Pennsylvania extols the Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as the best and only cure for dyspepsia, claiming it contains all natural digestants and digests all kinds of food. Houseworth Bros.
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John Beam
West Middlesex
Houseworth Bros
Suicide and double suicide note linked in Stevensville report
A young man named George B. Shelp living near Haney's corner shot himself with a rifle on Thursday. He is said to be an associate of William Skeen, who recently shot himself. The column also promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a trusted stomach and bowel treatment, with quotes from a Columbus dealer and an incident of berry pickers in Stevensville prompting residents to arm themselves.
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George B. Shelp
Haney’s Corner
William Skeen
Stevensville
Laporte
Veritas UD to-date battle liver pills near depot
Fragmentary OCR notes describe pills and boxes with quantities 15 pills per box and 100 pills per box. Names Leonard and E.B. Felt appear alongside depot location.
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Spld
Invaikbart
Ind
Ay Leonard
E.B. Felt
Dean's Kidney Pills Advertised by Elkhart Citizen
An Elkhart notice features a Ginger anecdote from Richard Gardner praising Dean's Kidney Pills for back and kidney pain. It claims prior doctors and remedies failed, but one box brought relief, urging readers to buy through FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY and warning against substitutes.
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Elkhart
Richard Gardner
Garfield Avenue
Lake Shore Railroad
Bright
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Dean’s
Slang From the Bench Causes Courtroom Stir
In Victoria Australia Chief Justice Sir John Madden called a libel case a take a punning term for a pretend fight. Barristers later rejected the notion of a fake and Madden apologized, saying such expressions slip out without regard to context. The proceedings then resumed with formal assurances.
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John Madden
Victoria
New South Wales
Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cure for Eczema and Itching
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a internal remedy to cleanse the blood and stop eczema itching, scabs, scales, ulcers, and skin pains. It claims all-natural ingredients cure and offer free trial by mail from Atlanta, with physicians’ advice and prepaid samples.
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Atlanta
Bambice
Mr Woolly's Preference at Boston Musical Dinner
A Boston hostess greets Mr Woolly at a musical dinner and plans a cello obblirate before dinner. The western guest declines wine but asks for a little old rye. Source: Philadelphia Press.
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Mr. Woolly
Government coin profits and buried triplets in Pilot Knob
The Washington Star notes copper coin composition yields a 1.06 profit per pound, with 148 coins per pound and 42 cents cost. In a Pilot Knob grave, Mrs Mary Feders and two of her triplets lie buried together, the surviving triplet described as healthy.
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Treasury
Washington Star
Mary Feders
Pilot Knob
What Shall We Have for Dessert
A short promotional note extols Jell-O as a quick no bake dessert option ready in two minutes with flavors lemon orange raspberry and strawberry available at grocers for 10 cents. Also mentions Jim McDonalds congressional aspirations and Jim Robinson's popularity among Noble county Democrats.
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Jim” McDonalds
Noble’ County
Jim” Robinson
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed for Wounds
Promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as promptly applicable to cuts burns and scalds. The product soothes and aids quick healing of injured parts. Warns against counterfeit imitators and urges purchasing from Houseworth Bros.
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DeWitt’s
DeWitt’s. Houseworth Bros
Frank Henderson Night Clerk Involved In Incident
A night clerk named Frank Henderson was reported in connection with a troubling incident at the throat and wrists, details remaining unclear as investigators review the case.
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Frank Henderson
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Mesfare
Rushton’s
Acasan
la Grippe
H. Wise
Madison, Ga
Foley
George Ewing
Smith’s Grove
Fole
Rushton
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