Unclear Rail Fare Terms to San Francisco and Nearby Lines
Less than half rates to San Francisco and Lee figures, unlabeled. Return over the like shore and Michigan Southern Ry tickets available by May 26 and May 11 to 17 inclusive, good for return until July 8. Stopovers allowed in certain western territory. Inquire of ticket agents or write A Smith, G P T A, Cleveland, C. a Sam Apreass
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Lee Figples
Unl
Shore & Mighigan Southurn Ry
Smith
Que Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement boasts Que Minute Cough Cure as pleasant and harmless with immediate relief for lingering coughs. It claims action is local rather than stomach based, drawing out inflammation and soothing the throat to restore life-giving oxygen to blood and tissues, attributed to H. A. Dykeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Dykeman
McMahon
Hampton
Half Rates to New Orleans by B&O Rail Road
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers excursion tickets from local stations to New Orleans at one fare round trip from May 1 to 4 to support the American Medical Association. Tickets valid for return within 10 days from departure and may extend to May 30 with a 60 cent deposit. inquire at nearest Baltimore and Ohio Ticket Agent M. G. Garrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Baltimore On Ohio
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Ohio River
American Medical Association
Bastermore and Ohio
M. G. Garret
D. Po. Olevaland
Wanted readers to report Green’s Augnat use cures
A newspaper notice asks readers across the Columbus area if any person used Green’s Augnat lower for indigestion liver trouble or dyspepsia and has not been cured. It invites reports and offers a free book, promoting a 25 cent size and a 75 cent regular bottle from Green Woodbury New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Woodbury
N. J
Ghoul-Proof Tomb by Wil liamsp ort Reveals Hidden Vault
John M Pursel of Williamsport Pa lies in a ghoul proof vault designed by Wintzel two years ago. The tomb in Grandville Cemetery holds five underground compartments with iron plates and a ventilation system. A metal shroud covers Pursel and a bolt seal prevents opening except by a hidden combination. The pioneer scheme, built with his son Thomas, aimed to prevent body desecration and provide a safe burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Pursel
Williamesport
de Wintsel
Malgar Sten
Indiana
Porsel
Luis Pombe
Wody
Kinkhip
Thomas
Purcel
France
A Milsion Voices and a Life Saved by Discovery
Homer Hall of West Point Iowa suffered a severe lung cough that friends feared as consumption. After trying King’s New Discovery he writes it cured him and saved his life, now weighing 227 pounds. The remedy is guaranteed for coughs colds and lung troubles, priced 66 cents and 1.00 with a free trial offer at H J Eady’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Hall
West Point
Mr. Kinga
Mad
Eady
Dr David Kennedy Remedy Ad Excerpt for Kidney Disease
An old ad copy urges back pain as a sign of kidney trouble and advises checking urine. It touts Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for kidneys liver bladder blood and rheumatism, with testimonial from G F Sammer in Syracuse and mail order sample offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kennedy
G.F. Sammer
Mega Street
Syracuse
N. Y
David Kennedy Corporation
Rondout
N.Y
David Kom
Lake Shore Line Hotel and Campground Guide Book Ad
An advertisement promotes a guide book issued by the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway listing summer hotels farm houses boarding places and camping sites along its Lake Erie south shore islands and Michigan Indiana. It notes purchase options from ticket agents or A J Smith G Po TA Cleveland Ohio. Public health snippet warns about croup and promotes One Minute Cough Cure with testimonials from F S McMahon and H A Dykeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Michigan
Women Beauty Ad and Liver Health Cure
An advertisement promotes Hulmes Toaster Co household goods with a liberal commission and sells at sight. A claim eulogizes August Flower as purifying blood via liver health to improve complexion, ease constipation and nervous issues, with a new bottle price of 25 cents and a regular bottle 7 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulmes
Liberal Commission
Hulmes Toaster Co
Mechanicsburg, CO
Tix
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Praised By White Plains Woman
Mrs Mary S Orick of White Plains Kentucky reports long battle with dyspepsia followed by improvement after taking Kodol. She claims rapid weight, health and strength restoration and renewed ability to eat freely. The advertisement asserts Kodol digests what you eat and sweetens the stomach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary S. Orick
White Plains
H. A. Dykeman
Half Rates to St Louis by Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road
Excursion tickets from all local stations near the Ohio River to St Louis, Mo, at one fare round trip for the National and International Good Roads Convention and Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Tickets valid for return to May 4, 1903. Also Florida Special via Big Four route with sleeping and dining cars Cleveland to Jacksonville and St. Augustine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Ohio River
Baltimore and Ohio
M G Carrel
Cleveland
Florida
Jacksonville
St. Augustine
Collyer's
Ria Avenue
Luxury Overland Limited to California From Chicago
Travel advertisement announces $50 round trip fares to California via Chicago and the North Western Bay with departures May 3 and May 12 to 18. The Overland Limited offers three trains from Chicago with sleeping and dining cars and stopovers. Also notes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve claims relief from long standing piles and other skin issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
North-Western
Bay
Los
Chcago
California
Washington
Oregon
A. F.groveland
Superior Street
Cleveltant
Ohio
Fails a Deadly Attack and Reels to Health Recovery
A Winchester Indiana resident praises Dr. King's New Life Pills for curing a severe illness when doctors failed. The ad touts Little Early Risers as effective for liver and constipation without weakening the system, claiming they restore natural function and save money on medical bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Dykeman
M. M. Austin
Winchester
Ind
Dr. King
H. J Bady
H. A. Dykeman
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Sold at Drug Store
Soldiers praised Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for scratches bruises cuts wounds cora sore feet and stiff joints. It also treats burns scabs boils ulcers skin eruptions and piles with a promise of curing or no pay. Available for 25 cents at H J Eady’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
H. J. Eady
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promoted as Cure All
An 19th century notice declares DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve the only salve from pure witch hazel and claims it has cured thousands of stubborn piles. It warns that many counterfeit versions exist and urges buyers to seek the genuine product cited by H A Dykeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWite
Hanes
Geneva
DaWort
H. A. Dykeman
DeWitt
de Witt
Lake Shore Ry 4th July Excursion Rates
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway will sell excursion tickets at reduced rates to points within 200 miles, good for return until July 6. Tickets available to points on connecting lines. Details from agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Ry
Janelt
Great Chance at Dayton Plant Expansion Opens Jobs
A celebrated manufacturing company in Dayton Ohio enlarges its plant and plans to hire many Bliss workmen. Positions include punch press hands, assemblers, milling and profile machine hands, hand crew operators, automatic strewn machine operators, toolmakers, drill press hands, pattern makers, carpenters, cabinet makers, and more. Address EV Trataudet Dayton Ohio. 18dt6
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Bliss
Expprience
AZW Bliss
Farracote
Ron Cleveland
Acme
Garpenters
Stoanl
EV Trataudet
Dayton
Ohio
Electric Bitters and German Syrup Promoted in 19th Century Ad
An 1890s advertorial touts Electric Bitters from H J Baby's drug store as a cure for indigestion loss of appetite and digestive disorders claiming dramatic weight gain and relief after three years of pain. It also extols Boschee's German Syrup as the superior remedy for severe cough bronchitis and consumption noting price points 25 and 75 cents and nationwide popularity since 1868.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newson
Decatur
Ala
H J Baby
Hag
Boschee
Kodol praised for aiding indigestion in Troy reader
The advertisement extols Kodol as a new discovery that aids digestion by digesting what you eat, cleansing the stomach, and improving blood quality. Mrs. Cranfill of Troy, I. T., claims years of indigestion and dyspepsia were cured after four bottles and urges others to try the product with a post-meal dose.
Thelma and Thelsa Posed as Superior Perfume Heads
An oblique ad-like fragment touts Thelma andThelsa as exemplary personalities and claims customers will be convinced by a visit to the shop. It hints at confidence selling more of THELMA scents than odors in general, urging readers to call at the store for proof.
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Perch
Elyria
Hidred & Co
Chas. R. Flower Grocer
West Broad St
Hotel Topliff
Selyria
OBIO
JC Merthe Araclente Oburiin Comameratory
Muale Wil
Boome
Klyr Phone Sil Elk
Kivele
Patrick
R. W. Pomroy Insurance
Rimbach Bros. Funeral
Floe Furniture
West Broar Street
Bhenemy Realtence Phone
H. E. Ford
Lorain Block
Lorain, QO
H. C. Wilcox
Room
Frank Wilford
Elyria Block
Altfeld
River St
Bidwell, Dept. Buffalo, Ny
The
Cleveland & South-Western
Public Square
Walt
Ledwo
Kamme
Puritas Springs
Lindale
Herea
Medina
Chippewa Take
Saville
Creston
Si Pointe Ou
Cara
Blyrto
Ane
Tog
Leo P.m
Norwalk
Gwa
North Amherst
Lorain
Grafton
Oberlin
Bse
Kiriington
Bloranes
Berlin
Meighte
North Aner
Eytan
Grafton Avery
Wilson
Garfield Bldy
LRM. A
Coomat
KAMP
Night Expressa
Exprese de
Neoregdagio
Volwoody
Howton Specter
Sanddvicy Ely
Dover
Aatiy
Bos
Chicayo
Toledo
Woatur
Detrot
Ascas Bantusky
Pactii Express
Sduaky
Hartln
Firkot Amant
Baltimore & 0
Ane Loran Branda
Lester
Ea Ao
Clevelane
Madina TM
Lafayette
Suv
A . Akron
Warwick
Muautiton
Natin G. Dover
Htonarie
Bridgeport i
Northtound
Sathu
A. I'S
Electra
Bridgeport
Bevaire
Martin's Ferry
Wheeling
Carbel
A. Pay
Cheveland
Obi
J. E. Burrell
Den1iet
Shearer Biock
Whiteman
Court ST
Veritas Typewriter Company
Park Row
New York
Fiso, LH
Vatronage
Sumner
Uake Shore
Michigan Southern
Boston
Saratoga
Denver
Lake Chantauban
A. J. Smith
Ft. A
Kgoo
Lays
Hilliard
Kodal
Rodol Digonia
Salong H. A, Ovkeman, Druggiet
Y.U.C
Ensign & Wilkins
Timken Roller Hearing Ante Co
Canton
Vaseurus
le Golf
Fréench Dictionaries
Devavilé
Dieppe
Cannes
Compiegne
Biarritz
Versailles
St. Germain
Micaela
St Germain
Weiler
London
la Grand Monarete
Paris
Asenieres
Lois Colombes
la Boulie
Hurlingham
le Hall
A Milsion Voices
Omfort Medicinal Dowder
Lake Shore Ry
Lauber On
West Side
West 2
Cheapside
Lorain County
Elyria Capital
Individua
Parks Foster
B. Day
V.prest
B. Taylor
C,h, Sornenpen
the Arcade
H. K. Dykeman
Philpott’s
Helene
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