Yankee push to seize wagons lits property in Europe
Promoters in London plan a deal to transfer the wagons lits rights to American capitalists. King Emmanuel supports a continental sleeping car overhaul, while Pullman officials show little interest. Limited improvements may come from a new European service model and updated railway practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Compagnie Internationale Des Wagonslits
King Emmanuel
Italy
Europe
Pullman Car Company
Alfred Davis
Pullman
England
Chicago Record
Robert T. Lincoln
Pullman Company
Wagonslits Company
France
America
Wagonslits
United States
Mrs Maggie Hooper Praises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
Mrs Maggie Hooper of Jeffersonville Indiana writes a testimonial about Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin saying stomach trouble and dyspepsia improved. She grants permission to publish the letter so others may learn of the cure and notes sale locations Rushton's and Thomas' drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Hooper
Jeffersonville
Ind
Pepsin Syrup Co
Monticello
Study Negro Education Party Plans Southern Tour
Robert C. Ogden, a New York philanthropist, will lead 40 invited guests from New York around April 15 to study southern Negro education. The itinerary includes Hampton Institute, Richmond, Winston-Salem for a Educational Association meeting, Atlanta, Tuskegee to inspect Booker T. Washington's Tuskegee Institute, with a possible final stop at Lynchburg's women's college sometimes called the Vassar of the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Ogden
New York City
South
Og Jen
Hampton
Richmond
Winston-Salem
Educational Association
Red Signal Promises Rosy Cheeks From Rocky Mountain Tea
An antique ad notes red as a danger signal, but promises rosy cheeks for men and women using Rocky Mountain Tea. The claim includes a price of 35 cents and directs readers to ask their druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
On & W
Columbus men claim pirate treasure found off South Africa
A syndicate including two Columbus residents recovered treasure hidden years ago by a pirate on a Spanish main island near South Africa. The pilot boat Eldridge, bought in New Orleans and renamed Kaasid, led the voyage. Captain Henderson put the treasure at 72000 dollars. investors expect modest profits and some spending money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus (O
Spanish Main
South Africa
Eldridge
E. T. Gerry
New Orleans
Kaasid
Voyagers
Henderson
Spenny
Misleading Mars Claims Draw Skeptical Readership
Edward S. Holden notes popular headlines on Human Life on Mars overstate evidence and urges consulting experts. Princeton Professor Young and Newcomb cast doubt on Mars conditions, disputing water and atmosphere claims. other astronomers offer similar cautions. William Meyer, stung by bees while hiring them at Ratcliffe farm, received medical treatment after many stings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Daily Press
United States
Mars
McClure’s
Young
Princeton
Newcomb
Washington
William Meyer
Ratcliffe
Kokomo
J. H. Flora
Foley's Sidney Cire cures kidneys and bladder disorders
A fragment from a 1900 Nebraska issue notes Foley's Sidney Cire advertised as beneficial for kidneys and bladder. The item also mentions Wabash grocers delivery boys on six dollar weekly wages, and a letter praising Grain-O with a doctor’s coffee warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Sidney Cire
Banner Salve praised for healing minor burns
Ira D Reckard of Duncombe writes his little boy was scalded and healed in three weeks after using Banner Salve. He urges families to keep it on hand as a sure remedy for scalds or sores. The pea crop is slightly short in some areas. Starr Piano Co of Richmond invited to join a piano trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira D. Reckard
Duncombe
Rushton
Sprained Ankle Quickly Cured by Pain Balm
Geo E Cary editor of the Guide Washington VA reports a severe ankle sprain cured quickly after using Chamberlains Pain Balm. The medicine is sold at Houseworth Bros drug stores. Daniel Baker Goshen milling employee was struck on the head with a monkey wrench by a co worker Friday and his condition is serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. E. Cary
The
Guide
Washington, Va
Chamberlain
Houseworth Bros
Daniel Baker
Goshen Milling Company
Early Risers Rivalry and Local Oil Wells Reported
A bilious tired man cannot contend with DeWitt’s Little Early Risers. The ad notes remedies and boasts the pills for constipation. Also mentions oil wells sunk near Marion and on the First National Bank farm in Franklin township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Houseworth Bros
Marion
National Bank
Franklin Township
Little Ort drug boxes and pill counts described
A brief item from Bikhart Indiana notes pill box packaging details. C H Leonard and E Felt near depot are mentioned in connection with the boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leverita
Be Bikhart
Ind
C. H. Leonard
E Felt
Depot
Insane Tipton County Man Detained After Outburst
Joseph Whickerson of Tipton County was confined after suddenly becoming insane. He attempted to harm his family and was restrained. He has been kept in an asylum and will be returned to custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Joseph
Whickerson
Tipton County
Doan's Kidney Pills Featured by Local Resident Testimony
A East Jackson street carriage painter reports rapid relief from backache and kidney issues after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He bought a box at Houseworth Bros. drug store and says the entire box cured his pain and irregularities. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is the sole US agent. price is 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Dean
J. H. Ives
East Jackson Street
Indiana Buggy Company
Houseworth Bros
Foster-Milburn Company
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan’s
Russkoye Sobranye Founded in St Petersburg
Look backward note describes a new patriotic society in St Petersburg named Russkoye Sobranye led by Gen Kamaroff editor of Sviet and Souverines and editors of Novoye Vremya. It aims to educate youth in ancient Russian spirit restore antiquity and costumes and foster a pure Russian language. Realization of aims is doubtful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Russkoye Sobranye
Gen. Kamaroff
Sviet
Souverines
Novoye Vremya
British Missionary Receipts Reach Two Million
For the first time in its history the British Church Missionary Society has surpassed two million dollars in its annual receipts marking a new fundraising milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Church Missionary Society
Indigestion Relief Promised by Syrup Pepsin Trial
In Stoutsville Missouri on May 5 1900 resident R B Hurd reports immediate relief from indigestion and constipation after trying Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin via local druggists J W Watson Rushton’s and Thomas’. Also notes death of “Old Dan” the Logansport fire horse from a broken heart after moving to the electric light service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoutsville
Dr. Caldwell
J. W. Watson
R. B. Hurd
Rushton’s
Thomas’ Drug Store
Dan
Fire Department
Electric Light Service
Ex-Mayor Herron jailed for alimony contempt in Greenfield
Ex Mayor A. T. Herron was jailed at Greenfield on Friday for contempt of court after failing to pay alimony of twelve dollars per month to his divorced wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Herron
Greenfield
Revival At Armory Crowds Terre Haute Rises
Houseworth Bros. Terre Haute promotes DeWitt’s Little Early Risers laxative with a nostalgic health claim. The Armory hosts one of its largest revivals, drawing big crowds and requiring extra chairs to seat attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWt
Houseworth Bros
Terre Haute
The
Armory
Businessman Edward Huss Praises Foley’s Kidney Cure
Edward Huss of Salisbury Missouri testifies he suffered lung and kidney trouble and found no relief until Foley’s Kidney Cure. After three bottles he reports being cured. Rushton’s Drug Store advertises the remedy. The South Bend school board settles all outstanding notes, stopping $3 daily interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Huss
Salisbury
Foley
Rushton
South Bend
Quick Relief for Asthma and Tragic Train Crash Report
Miss Maude Dickens of Parsons Kansas reports eight years of severe asthma but found immediate relief using Foley's Honey and Tar. In Greenville C, Elmer Williams aged 21 was killed after being struck by a train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asthima
Chandler Williams
Richmond
Greenville
Elmer
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Daily Claim
A claimed remedy named Mystic Cure promises to cure rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to many days. The advert asserts rapid relief, removing the cause and making the disease disappear instantly. Sold at Houseworth Bros Opera House block and by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houseworth. Bros. , Opera ‘House
Block
Also Mentioned on This Page
Yankees
Allen
Ministed
LeRoy
New York
David City
Neb
Genesee Pure Food Co
Lilliz Sochor
George Conrad
Bluffton
Sean
Starr Piano Company
Piano Trust
New Russian Society
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!