Rural free delivery expands into the next Congress
The article reports a large rural free delivery appropriation likely to pass, noting a 34 cent per capita national cost and higher costs in small cities. It describes planned new routes, a 8920 mile expansion to 7,567 square miles, and 9,212,927 pieces handled by July 1. It also covers Philippine policy projections, a national zoo plan, and library newspaper rooms, plus immigration health concerns and historical debt refunds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Heath
Congress
Cascarets praised as universal relief in wide reader letters
Letters from readers across America tout Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a pleasant effective laxative for constipation and biliousness. Testimonials from Mrs Gabler to John Wiegmink endorse its benefits and safety, with purchase details and a sales pitch urging readers to try the product.
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America
G. J. Gradwell
Frugality
Mary Cummings
Maud
Oklahoma
Irvin
Cor, Mead and Railroad
Steadville
Eunice J. Smith
Rich Valley
Benj. Passage
Knightstown
Ind
Charles H. Nye
Lock Box
Cincinnati
Ohio
M. Rew
Lacolle
Iowa
Georle
Andrew Woodru
Daysville
Tom Holt
Wellwood
Manitoba
John Wiegmink
Allegan
Mich
Sterling Remedy Company
Chicago
New York
Grain-O Campaign Promotes New Grain Drink Substitute
Grain-O advertised as a coffee substitute made from pure grains. It claims to suit both children and adults with no stomach distress and tastes like mocha or java. Packages sell for 5c and 25c, and grocers stock the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Java
Magnetic observatory in Vienna abandoned amid electric plant growth
The spread of electric tramways and lighting is driving magnetic observatories away from cities. Vienna's magnetic observatory has been abandoned and the Austrian government is urged to build a new facility farther from the capital.
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Vienna
Gulf Coast Getaway Advertises Mild Winter Haven
The piece promotes the Gulf Coast region along the Louisville & Nashville Railroad between Mobile and New Orleans as a winter escape. It highlights a mild climate pure air even temperatures and boating and fishing. Through car service from Northern cities to Florida is advertised with schedules and reasonable visitor accommodations are noted. Agents in Cincinnati invite inquiries for folders and details.
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Gulf Coast
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Mobile
New Orleans
Florida
Jackson Santa
Cincinnati
Safe counsel for sick women proves Lydia E Pinkham aid
Advertisements claim Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound cures female troubles with free advice from Lynn Massachusetts. Letters praise relief from womb trouble leucorrhoea and painful menstruation after using the medicine and Sanative Wash. Endorsements come from Mrs Gee BaINBRIDGE Pa Mrs Susie J WAVER Philadelphia and Mrs M Baumann Chicago.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Susie J. Waver
Callowhill St
Phila
Delphia, Pay
Mks. Pinkham
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offered Despite Breach in Proof
A dubious advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh as a constitutional disease through internal treatment. It asserts a $100 reward for failing cases and urges readers to purchase via F J Cheney & Co in Toledo, with drugstore endorsements cited.
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Rewari
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Highballs and Hitting Golf Balls On The Field
Sandy Pikes asks for help after balls hit him on the field. Lady questions whether it was the field of action. Sandy Fikes confirms the balls were actively struck by players, implying the incident occurred during play.
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Sandy
Cure a Cold in One Day Ad With Laxative Bromo Quinine
Advertisement touts a one day cure using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with refund if ineffective. It features E. W. Grove’s signature on each box and promises quick relief. A sensational line mocks house cleaning and visitor impressions.
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E. W. Grove
Kemp's Balsam Promises Quick Cough Relief
An 1895 Denver testimonial claims Piso’s Cure for Consumption and Kemp's Balsam halt coughs. The ad urges readers to visit a druggist for a free sample and notes bottles are sold in 25 and 50 cent sizes. Mention includes a curt note about interruptions and a random quote about fruit.
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Kemp
Rheumatic Cure Ad Claims 5 Drops Eases Years of Pain
Jason Crow of Oscarville Georgia writes of relief from eighteen years of rheumatism after using Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co. 5 Drops. The ad touts full strength benefits for rheumatism sciatica neuralgia and other ailments and offers a 25 cent sample bottle at 10 cents for thirty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jason Crow
Oscarville
Woodlif
Swanson
Lake Street
Chicago
Grain-O: a new grain drink for children replaces coffee
An advertisement promotes Grain-O as a nourishing coffee substitute for children. It claims grain based product tastes like coffee, costs about four times as much and is sold by all grocers. The note adds a statistic about British people in India.
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Putnam
Congressional Library
Times
Boston Public Library
Lance's Family Medicine Daily Health Note
Fragmentary text mentions health practices and bodily organs with unclear context. Referenced items include a medicine reference to price 25 and B0c and mentions P. Willis and general statements on intellect as starlight of the brain.
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Lance
Gereswick
New Dooley Character Launches in Christmas Journal
The Christmas Ladies Nome Journal announces a new Dooley serial Molly Donahue by the Mr Dooley author. Also mentions Eagle Linen Paper and envelopes for printers and marketing notes. Teething and colic remedies advertise various priced bottles.
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Dooley
Molly Donahue
Mr. Dooley
Nome Journal
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Telang
R. G. Thompson
Fort Wayne
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P&t
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Lafayette
D. MaxFreno
Indianapolis
Lund. Co. & Crane
St. Louis
Rict Ake
Douglas
Douglas Ghof
BrOok
McKinley
Philippines
United States
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Washington
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National “Zoo
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Batanez
Calayan
Spain
Italy
Ale
Cascarets Candy
Ernest Whitehead
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Jimmy
Vaoven
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