California Fig Syrup Co Remedy Promises Gentle Laxative Benefits
The California Fig Syrup Co offers a well known liquid laxative syrup claimed to cleanse the system, dispel colds headaches and fevers, and ease habitual constipation without irritating the kidneys liver or bowels. The formula uses senna and aromatic plants and emphasizes its pleasant taste with figs as a non medicinal carrier. Aimed at prevention and treatment customers are advised to buy only from the company under its full name to avoid imitations. Availability through druggists with a price of one dollar per bottle is noted.
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Caurroxsia Fie Syrup Co
California
Fic Syruf Co
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville, KY
New York
Noted English Writer Thackeray Born in Calcutta
The birthday of William Makepeace Thackeray recalls India's literary contribution to England. Thackeray was born in Calcutta in July 1811. at age five his father died, and an aunt raised him in England. A physician advised the oversized head was not a worry, noting potential inside. Dr Oronhyatekha, a Mohawk Indian, was elected president of the National Fraternal Congress in Chicago, rising from work with the Independent Order of Foresters to lead a 150,000-strong membership and $3,000,000 surplus. Oronhyatekha, born August 10, 1841, in Ontario, pursued education at Six Nations and Wilbraham, Massachusetts, earning a medical degree and later joining the Foresters. The Boston police hunt George Simpson, once a preacher, now a serial criminal, for murder in Dover, New Hampshire. United States Minister W. F. Powell defended Americans in Haiti amid revolts, earning praise for protecting citizens from mob violence. Hastings, Nebraska reports Viola Horlocker in a Jacksonville, Illinois asylum. the stenographer, once implicated in poisoning, is bound for Hastings for trial.
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William Makepeace Thackeray
England
India
Kipling
Thackeray
Calcutta
Charles Clark
Dr. Oronhyatekha
Chicago
Independent
Order of Foresters
Oronwm Oronhyatekhahyatekha
Ontario
Six Nations
Oronhyatekha
Oxford
America
the Foresters
Boston
George Simpson
United States
Simpson
Dover
N.el
Tarantula Hawk Fights Giant Tarantulas in Texas Folklore
A New York Sun reprint recounts Texas tales of monstrous tarantulas and the tarantula hawk. It describes the eight legged spiders, their fearsome size, and the wasp that preys on them. The piece notes human fear and humor, plus a whiskey anecdote about ranchers relying on spirits for courage.
The New Torpedo and a Bitters Ad Mention
A Swede unveils an invisible ray torpedo that can explode at will. An advertisement touts Hostet ter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for constipation dyspepsia and liver complaints. A private revenue stamp decorates the neck of the battle.
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Hostetter
Licorice cure offered for cigarette habit in Plaquemine
A Plaquemine correspondent suggests a licorice method to quit smoking. Break pieces of ordinary licorice the size of a cough drop and carry them in a pocket. When the urge to smoke arises, chew a drop instead for four to five weeks to curb the desire.
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Plaquemine
Goethes Birthday Celebration Train Special Rates
The Nickel Plate Road offers low round trip fares to Chicago for the Annual Celebration of Goethe's birthday by the German American Societies. Tickets go on sale Sept. 2 with return through Sept. bth, 1899. Inquire through agents for details. The Turquoise remains popular, priced at $35 for a small stone, color and moisture affecting durability.
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Chicago
Ohio
Tolono
St. Louis
Kansas City
P. EB. Compacon
J. A
Yoiede
R. G. Thompson
T. A
Fort Wayne
Ind
A. F.wolrscuacen
P&t. A
Detroit
Syd
Two’s Foulen
H. A. Lafayette
Gro
D. Maxrir
Indianapolis
C.S. Crane
P&t. Aust
Ouis, Mo
Log Reeling Picnic Planned by Modern Woodmen at Fort Wayne
The Modern Woodmen of America announce a log reeling picnic at Fort Wayne on September 4. Nickel Plate Road will sell round trip tickets for September 4 with good return on September 5. inquire agents for details.
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Woodmen of America
Fort Wayne
Nickel Plate Road
Sealskins From Rabbita Australia Shifted to American Market
Rabbita Australia rabbit skins are being converted into sealskins for export to the United States market. The plan targets the American fur trade, expanding cross continental commerce between Rabbita producers and U S buyers.
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Rabbita
Australia
The Doctor's Prescription for Gout
Abernethy the celebrated surgeon confronts a wealthy, lazy man seeking a gout cure. He bluntly advises, Live on sixpence a day and earn it, exposing the cost of luxury and the folly of indulgent living.
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Abernethy
Allen's Foot-Ease helps tired feet and bunions
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease powder provides relief for painful swollen smarting and nervous feet. It makes tight or new shoes feel easy and cures sweating callouses and tired aching feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores. Trial package free by mail for stamps. Allen Olmsted Le Roy NY
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Allen
Allen $S. Olmsted
le Roy
Prescription Wanted from Mrs Oldham Doctor
Comic exchange about wrinkle prevention ends with a punchy tag line. Mrs Oldham asks a doctor for help and he bluntly tells her to stop aging. The joke concludes with a two dollar charge, highlighting a light salon scene.
Hal’s Catarrh Cure Ad and Comic Exchange
An old ad claims Hal’s Catarrh Cure is taken internally at 75 cents, paired with a humorous plea from a scene where a young man is told to leave, while Piso’s Cure is praised for lung and chest ailments and a Windsor Canada testimonial joins lighthearted quotes about eating corn on the cob.
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Hal
J. L. Northcott
Windsor
Ont
Canada
Dr Klines Great Nerve Restorer Promises Cure
An advertisement touts FITS Permanently Cured with Dr Kline's Great Nerve Restorer with a free offer and a Philadelphia address. It also includes a travel promo for weekly Fort Wayne to Chicago trips and a children's soothing remedy from Mrs Winslow. The tone blends medical claims, travel rates, and moral quips.
Letter to Mrs Pinkham Praises Vegetable Compound
Miss N J Locxurast reports long fight with dropsy kidney trouble and female weakness. After five bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and two Liver Pills she says bloating tumors pain vanish and health restored, with continued hopeful use. Mrs Pinkham offers free guidance from Lynn Massachusetts.
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N. J. Locxurast
A Fall Back Behind Tandem Joke
Edna loves riding in front on a tandem claiming there is always someone to fall back on. Jack asks why and Edna explains the reason is there is always someone to rely on in any situation.
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Edna
Jack
Peruna Credited By Tragedian Robert Downing
The Tragedian Robert Downing credits Peruna for his splendid health saying it prevents sudden summer fits from climate changes and water and acts as a travel safeguard against malaria. He claims Peruna has done more good than any tonic he has taken. Peru na helps mucous membranes protect the body in heat and cold. Send for Dr Hartman’s book Summer Catarrh from Columbus Ohio.
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Robert Downing
Downing
Peruna
Peru
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Safe : Deposit Co
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Bly'bros
Warren
Q'Arters
O'Parrell
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W. F. Powell
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Huaytian Republic
Ger
E. Powell
Man Warships
Hastings
Neb
Viola Horlocker
Jacksonville
Miss Horlocker
Chas. A. Morey
Morey
Hastinga
Rio Grande
Texas
New England
New York Sun
Hood
New York World
Satan
Miss Lockheart
Mrs. Pinkham
Durance
Hartman
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