Professor’s Desert Frolics With Horned Toad Shoe Tale
In Denver, Professor Woolsey Dorrett Linne of the University of Virginia recounts a desert collecting trip in New Mexico and Arizona. His wife narrates a humorous mishap when he stuffed a horned toad into his shoe, killing the creature, and causing a comical morning scene.
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Denver
Woolsey
Dorrett Linne
Curvey
University of Vironato
Hare
New Mexico
Arizona
Denver Republican
Chiave
Stes
Woolsey-Dorrett
Indiana Mall Tree Post Office At Chetwynd Village
The village of Chetwynd and nearby residents receive mail via a large elm at a crossroads after the post office was discontinued. The tree supports 17 mail boxes plus a government box for money orders and letters, serving about 120 people. The elm stands 190 feet tall with no limb within 30 feet and is three feet in diameter at the base.
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Chetwynd
Cross Roads
Indianapolis News
German Syrup touted as cure for coughs and lung troubles
Seenaa the Derenb numbers soon A wood Thing, German Syrup is the special prescription of Dr. A. Bascheg, a celebrated German physician. It quickly cures coughs and lung troubles, not experimental, with years of satisfaction. Two million bottles sold annually since 1863, now in every town and village. Three doses relieve ordinary coughs. Price tools. Get Green's Prize Almarso.
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A. Bascheg
Paris
United States
Green
H. J. Endy
DeWitts Little Early Risers Promote Regular Bowels
Health ad states poor complexion stems from torpid liver and irregular bowels. It claims impurities enter the blood when refuse is not carried off, causing pimples and eruptions. DeWitts Little Early Risers are hailed as world famous for aiding liver function and bowel regularity without griping or distress. Satellite H J Hady.
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DeWitt
Satellile
H. J. Hady
Woman saved by electric bitters after gallstone illness
Mrs J B Hunt of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced frightful stomach trouble and yellow jaundice as gall stones grew. A doctor warned there was only one chance to save her life through an operation. After using Electric Bitters she recovered fully, restoring stomach liver and kidney health. A 50 cent bottle sold by H J Eady with guaranteed results.
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J. B. Hunt
Lime Ridge
Wis
H. J. Eady
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed For Sores
D. 3. Mitchell Fulford Md recounts long illness with bed sores and reports wonderful results from DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve calling it the best salve on the market. H. J. Eady warns against counterfeits. Also promotes Liver-Lax, a 25 cent liver pill, for torpid liver and bowel complaints at Eady’s Drug Store.
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Mitchell
Fulford
DeWitt
H. J. Eady
Eady
Scenic Great Rock Island excursions to Pacific coast
California tourism ads tout best personally conducted tours from Chicago to San Francisco and Los Angeles via Great Rock Island route and Southern Route through Texas. Includes daily first class sleeper travel, daylight views of the Rockies and Sierra Nevada, with full information and address for FP L. Miller, T. F A., 409 Rialto Building, Chicago. Also mixed in are multiple small ads and notices for patent medicines, personal anecdotes, and local college enrollments.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Great Rock Island
Chicago
Colorado
Southern
Texas
Pacific Coast
Hookiea
Sierra Nevada
L. Miller
T. F A
Rialto Blig
Health and vigor from Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
Dyspepsia and constipation are linked to poor nutrition says an 19th century ad exaggerating remedies. The ad cites Mr Preston Henssenmacher of Lehigh Co Pa recovering after using Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets, claiming restored health and vitality with stomach related cures. It touts Stum-Aoids tablets as a quick cure for stomach disorders.
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J. A. Miles
Richland Center
Wis
R.o.dewerr & Co
Chicago
Br. Pierce
Preston BE. Henssenmacher
Egyot
Lehigh Co
Women in Uniform and Soldier Secrecy Across History
The article recounts Deborah Sampson and Mollie (Molly) Sampson, women who masqueraded as soldiers in past wars. It details Sampson’s enlistment, service in Massachusetts units, battles, injuries, and discharge with honors, plus her postwar pension and family relics in Sharon, Massachusetts. It contrasts with Molly’s notable disguise and the broader fascination with women serving as men in military roles.
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United States
Porkheridan
Wediah
Nadeyda Douravag
Riussian Armig Fy Ladu
Calr
Alpwaiger Ob Deena
Apa
Stro Sark
Litoyish Dragoons
Deborah Sampson
Miles Standish
Gov. Bradford Nnt
Middleboro
Mass
Eloth
Worcester
Maassachusetts Infantry
West Point
Sampdon Awas
Miss Sampson
Gen
Patterson
Philadelphia
Alexander Corbett, Jr
Baltimore
Gen. Patterson
Benjamin Gannett
William Gannett
Kate Gannett Wells
Massachusetts
Nation
Gannett
Sharon
Deborah Gannett
Brockton
BD. A. BR
Reliable and Gentle Pill Ad from DeVite’s Early Risers
An April advertisement promotes DeVite's Little Early Risers as a gentle thorough bowel aid. The copy touts the pills as purely vegetable, easy to take, and designed to assist bowels without gripe, claiming strength and invigoration for the user.
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DeVite
A. J. Eady
Beware of Mercury Containing Catarrh Ointments
An advertisement warns against catarrh ointments with mercury and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure, made in Toledo Ohio by Cheney & Co. It stresses internal use, no mercury, and urges buyers to seek genuine products with testimonials available. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills and Kid-Ne-Oids with several local testimonials and agent contact in Lorain and nearby towns.
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Hall
J. Cheney & Co
Foledo
Toledo
Hio
Cheney & Co
Bette
E. E Eyman
Broadway
Lorain
Ohio
L. Reeder
Y2u Bank
Couzy
Anderson
Ind
Salomon Sawyer
Jackson St
Brazil
Creen
Grand Ave
Waukegan
Beetle
Centralia
WE Lefever
Fon-du-Lac
Wis
Henry J. Eady
Go to your druggist for August Flower aid
A Victorian era advertisement claims most people suffer from dyspepsia and liver complaints. It lists symptoms such as sore stomach, headaches, constipation, heartburn, and yellow tongue. It urges readers to buy August Flower for 75 cents from their druggist and promises relief after two doses, referencing Green's Prize Almanac.
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United States
H. J. Bady
An Evangelist's Story and One Minute Cough Cure Endorsement
Evangelist Rev. James Kirkman of Belle River, Ontario, testifies that years of bronchial and lung trouble were relieved by One Minute Cough Cure. He recommends it to sufferers of coughs and colds, citing immediate relief and safety. A child friendly remedy praised by H J Eady and others as a favorite for its quick effect.
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James Kirkman
Belle River
H, J, Eady
Local Sleeper to Columbus Route Starts Monday
A new Visa Big Four sleeper service begins next Monday November 11 with a drawing room sleeping car leaving Cleveland Union Station nightly at 9 80. Passengers may travel after 9 p m and stay in the car at Columbus until morning with return service from Columbus to Cleveland. Reservations and tickets at Cultur's 16 Empire avenue. Mailing address 220 Elyria block after four o clock.
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Visa
Cleveland Union Station
Colambua
Calambua
Cleveland
Empird Avenue
Rheumatism Cure Ad Praises Athlopho-ros Relief
A testimonial driven advertisement promotes Athlopho-ros as a positive cure for rheumatism. It claims fifty thousand testimonials on file at the home office and invites readers to send for a free pamphlet.
Furniture Sale Listings for Christmas Buyers Tabourta and Jardiners
The notice lists furniture items available for Christmas buyers including tabourta and jardiners style pieces along with child furniture rockers Morris chairs side boards side tables china closets office chairs center tables and related items across the furniture line. It highlights a broad inventory rather than a specific sale date or location.
Notice of Bond Sale for Elyria Improvement Bonds
Notice announces sale of three Elyria improvement bonds with par values 2600, 500, 500 bearing dates 1801 1904 and 1905, interest 6 percent semi annually. Bids due Dec 16 highest bid over par. bids sealed, include number of bonds and gross amount. Right to reject bids reserved. W A Parr.
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Elyria
Ohio
Aare
W. A. Parr
Legal Notice to Unknown Heirs of James Ballow
Legal notice to unknown heirs of James Ballow. Bernhard Flock files in Common Pleas Court of LOUWATTN County Ohio against living James B Ballow and unknown heirs to transfer title of part of lot No DL 1% to plaintiff. Court requires answer by December 2, 1901 or judgment by default.
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James B Ballow
Jerome W. Ballow
Fred L. Balow
James 8
James B. Ballow
Brownells Aidettan
Lorai
Leafpy
M. Suwmoens
Sheriff Sale in Lorain County Ohio Auction Notice
Sheriff sale notices in Lorain County Ohio detail a case Aims Moelter versus John Krovn from the Lorain County Common Pleas Court. The sale, conducted by Sheriff Henry, will occur at the north door of the courthouse in Elyria on Saturday January 4 between 9 and 11 o'clock AM. The property is described as Lot 76 in Ambartak Township, Ohio, totaling around 637 acres including highway access. Minimum bid set at ten dollars, with terms cash on delivery.
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Moelter
John Krovn
Lorain
Ohin
Common Pleas
Court of Common Pleas
County of
Vourt
Ky Via
J O'Vlook
Ambartak
Lorsin
Obie
Courant Ig
Henry
Anle
Harain
West Avenue Improvement Bonds Bid Notice 1901 Elyria
The Clerk of Elyria Ohio invites sealed proposals by December 16 1901 for forty bonds of 500 each to fund West Avenue improvement. Bonds mature August 1903 to August 1908 with 5 percent interest paid semi annually. Highest bid secures sale. bids must show bond count and total payment.
Notice of Cedar Street Improvement Bonds Sale
Offices of the Clerk of Elyria Ohio announce sale of five bonds at 500 each dated August 15 1901. Bonds payable August 16 1904 to August 15 1908 at 6 percent interest semi annually. Bonds issued to cover Cedar Street improvement under ordinances adopted June and September 1901. Bids to be for par value with accrued interest. bidder to state number of bonds.
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City of
Elyria
Ohio
West Avenue
Broad Street
Highh Street
W. H. Park
Cedar Street
Grace Court
Libh
Broadstreat
Gracecourt
Glerk
Executor's Sale of Joseph Biggs Farm in Carlisle Township
The estate of Joseph Biggs to sell farm property in Carlisle township Lorain County Ohio on courthouse steps Elyria at 10 am Saturday December 14 1901. The 51 80 acre farm lies south of Elyria near the LaGrange highway and bounded by Middle Avenue Beebe and G Burnham lands. Appraised at 4100 dollars two thirds of appraisal needed to meet minimum. Also Lot No 20 Edw Parker plat in West Middle division appraised at 7500 dollars two thirds required. Terms cash or one third down one third in one year and one third in two years with 6 percent interest secured by mortgage. A R Webber executor.
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Joseph
Biggs
Carlisle Township
Ohio
Court House
Elyria
Joseph Biggs
Lorain County
Corporation
Carlisle
Purker
Joseph Swift, Jr
Rai County
A. R. Webber
Probate Notices In Lorain County Accounts On File
Probate notices list final settlements for Aurelia Frink Mary A Doane Gov Allen John Kolb and others with hearing set for December 4 1901 at 10 o clock a m Guardianship and trustee accounts also noted including Ratuh Montague Stafford Emily Parneworth Byron Jackson and others Hearings in Elyria Ohio November 20 1901 Judge E H Hinman probate judge
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Lorain Co
Aurelia Frink
Mary A. Doane
Gov. Allen
John Kolb
Frinda
Isabella Caley
T. R. Herrick
Emanuel Rimbach
Samuel W. Mayfield
Liveia Jackson
Sumner Cox
George Cox
Margaret Flood
Mullen
Katharine May Fairgh
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Pomroy & Hawley
Ouro Savines. Loan & Investment Co
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Maple
Arthur O. Moore
Elyria, Oo
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Wien
THE
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General Banking
Paris Foster
B. Day
A. B. Taylor
C.H. Sorserpen
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Bar Ben Renedies
H. K. Dykeman
California
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Hillaboroug
Hucklen
Kodo
H. Chrestenson
Bayfield Minn
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Karol
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Yaison
Iiven M. Paragher
George MM. Tul Ol
Ona Business College
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Larar Civity
Clayton Che Ore
Somerville Tournal
Tess
Jess
Philadelphia Press
Overstreet
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Columbus
Ari Gonads
Hnatlera
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Clook
Athlopagros CO
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