Peruna Claims to Cure Second Stage Catarrh
The ad describes the second stage of catarrh commonly called old cold and lists symptoms in the head nose throat larynx bronchial tubes and lungs. It warns of the looming third stage and asserts Peruna will cure all second stage cases with uninterrupted use. Directions accompany each bottle and Dr Hartman may provide a one month plan. The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company of Columbus Ohio offers a free book Climatic Diseases to readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peruna
Hartman
Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company
Columbus
Ohio
Hood’s Sarsaparilla Endorsed for Reason and Health Claims
In a fragmentary ad style text, Hood’s Sarsaparilla is praised for rational appeal and credible endorsements in the financial world. A stray joke about a son’s college graduation adds a humorous aside to the passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
of Hood
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Credited With Saving Lives
The advertisement claims thousands of lives are saved annually by Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. It states the remedy treats croup and whooping cough by reducing inflammation, freeing air passages, and suppressing coughing urges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Price and subscription options for readers
Price listed at $4.00 annually with subscription details. Dealers are offered subscriptions and remittance methods include check draft money order or cash in a registered letter. Address lines indicate where to send payment and correspondence.
Desperate Wolf Pack Attack Yields Forest Skeletons
A hunter found a settler’s cabin remains and the skeletons of nine timber wolves near a lone man who died in a brutal battle. The scene suggests the victim defended himself with a Winchester rifle before being overwhelmed. The incident likely occurred last spring in the Rainy River country.
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R. C. Emmons
Superior
Rainy River
Emmons
Hamilton Spectator
Toole Feud Sparks Revolver Threat At Neighborhood Dance
In Linn county Mr and Mrs Toole confront two youths en route to a dance after a fence dispute. Mrs Toole appears with a revolver and orders the buggy loaded, sending the hired man to pull the horse as he guides the unmanned buggy to the Toole mansion amid tense warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Stewart Compared To Clergyman In Washington Jest
In Washington Mr Stewart was toasted for long speeches as a revenge tale circulated among senators. A fellow senator teased him by comparing him to a clergy man then quoted a minister who preached two hours and blamed the audience for the fatigue, prompting Stewart to joke about the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stewart
Mr. Stewart
Buffalo Commercial
Novel asylum train carries 150 from Willard to Hudson River
A special NY Central train with locomotive baggage car and four cars carried 150 Willard asylum passengers including 72 men and 78 women from an asylum transfer to Hudson River State hospital.
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New York Central and
Hudson River Railway
Willard Asylum
Hudson River State Hospital
Patent firm offers help to inventors against unsafe practices
The Press Claims Company led by John Wedderburn announces protection for patent seekers from unscrupulous attorneys. It offers to handle patent work including mechanical inventions, design patents, trademarks, copyrights, interferences, infringements, and foreign patents. Written instructions and guidance are provided from 618 F Street NW Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press Claims Company
John Wedderburn
F Street
N. W
Washington
D. C
Washington, D.C
P. O
United States
Free trial of Dr Kings New Discovery and Life Pills
Advertised drug promotion offers a free trial bottle of Dr Kings New Discovery and a sample box of New Life Pills by H E Bucklen Co. Send name and address to Chicago for samples and a health guide, via Clarke's drug store. Includes a humorous anecdote about thanks and orange preference.
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Dr. King
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Chicago
Clarke's
Hair Restorer Claims To Boost Growth And Prevent Loss
Beggs Hair Renewer is advertised to invigorate hair growth and prevent loss or grayness. Sold and guaranteed by R H Hatford. Also noted is Shilohs Catarrh Remedy praised by Captain Sweeney US Army in San Diego. Price 50 cents, sold by Bradshaw Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Hatford
Sweeney
U.S. A
San Diego
Cal
Shiloh
Bradshaw & Thoma
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
Mase
Jas. F. Wilson, Jr
Muggins Debates Closetist Business Interest
Muggins questions Closetist as a moneylender remarking on his strong interest in his trade. The exchange highlights a sharp view of business life and personal character in a concise dialogue.
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Mugggins
Muggins
Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup Ad Promises Quick Cure
Promotes Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup as a prompt remedy for asthma bronchitis and consumption arising from neglected coughs or colds. Sold by R H Hutford with indication of local availability.
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R. H. Hutford
Last Housemaid at Bell Farm Spirited to Answer
A humorous exchange notes the final housemaid at Bell Farm being unusually unresponsive to the bell. The line implies a contrast between expected sauciness and her silence, highlighting propriety and domestic life quirks.
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J. W. Bean, M.D
Fairfield, Iowa
O. B. Moss
Dr. Campbell
Wilson Block
South Side
J. Chester's
B. N. Gantz, M.D
Hufford
Calvin Snook
D. G. Higley
W. Fordyce, M.D
Fairfield
Iowa
Risk & Hofstedler’s
R. C. Sayers, D.V.M
Gordon’s Livery Barn
J. B. Monfort
Harris & Cuddy's
South Side Square
T. L. James
McElhinny
Square
Jones
Chas, D. Fullen
Jefferson County
Northeast Corner Public Square
C. Raney
F. Simmons
Raney & Simmons
Bell's Grocery
Northwest Corner Square
Owa
C.D. Leggett
M’kemey
Attorneys At Law
Iowa State Savings Bank
Chas, P. Sipple
District Court
M. A. McCoid
Henry H. Brighton
Southwest Corner Square
First National Bank
Capital
Jas. F. Wilson
B.S. McElhinny
Park
Parsons College
Ambrose C, Smith
Presbyterian Banner
James Allison
D.D
John Hall
E. R. Donehoo
M. B. Riddle
H. T. McClelland
J. D. Moffat
Gilson
Fairfield Tribune
Pittsburg
Presbyterian Church
Union
Hood
Century Magazine
Mark Twain
Bs America
Mississippi River
Wilson
Fieree Gon
Asia
America
Janes Russell Lowell
Phillips Brooks
General Grant
Edwin Booth
the Century CO
East 17Th Street
New York
Mrs. Toole
Pitcher’s Castoria
Samuel Pitcher
Castoria
da. G. C. Osaoon
Lowell, Mass
J. F. Kinenerer
Conway, Ark
If. A. Arcuer
M. D
Oxford St
Brooklyn, N. Y
Children's Department
Unirep Hospital and Dispensary
Boston
Mass
Auten C. Sarre, Pres
the Centaur Company
Murray Street
New York City
the Press Claims Company
Northwest
Bradfield
Bayan
Henderson
Ala
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
W. C. Spalding
Laas
Jas. Boss
Keystone Watch Case Co
Philadelphia
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