Political satire and public discourse in a late 19th century sketch
The piece rails at Harcourt and Disraeli with sharp lampooning on political principles and rhetoric. It contrasts satire with the Colonel Henderson’s humor and a long list of municipal expenditures and local figures, blending commentary on American politics with archival receipts and names.
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Disraeli
England
Harcourt
William Harcout
Dizzy
A H. Mertz
David B_Henderson
Coronel
Henderson Jolps
Stallion Foaled in 1899 Will Enter 1900 Season
This Shira stall foated trotting horse by Boyle, Orzo & Peterson of Magnolia, 1901. Sire Walkern Champion 14923. dam Ablion Smart 19172 by Albion Prince 1086. About 2000 pounds. Season dates list bidders Firch, Albert Kristall, and Widemuth with terms 815 to ensure living colt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Firch
John Firch
Phillip Widemuth
Albert Kristall
Palmer Stafford Farm
Dr Shoop Laxets Candied Prescriptions Sold Local Drugist
Our druggist Mr J E Wright announces a new stock line of Dr Shoop remedies including Laxets a candy tablet for constipation sour stomach and related ailments sold in marked metal boxes at 5 cents per box Also available Dr Shoop Preventics candy cold care at 5 cents a box The arrangement aims to provide ready availability of these novel preparations to customers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Wright
Shoop
Dr. Shoop
How to cure a cold in one day
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. E. W Grove's signature appears on each box, price 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W Grove
Mayors Reveal Road Drag Doubles as Mud Vanishes
Onawa Iowa mayor tests a road drag after Northwestern railroad brings D Ward King to town. He builds and uses the drag on gumbo soil and four hours later 4000 pounds of baled hay cross the block with minimal resistance amid improved conditions.
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Onawa
Iowa
Northwestern Railroad
D. Ward King
Mr. King
St. Louis
Split Log Drag Revolutionizes Earth Road Care in Canton Area
Farmers report the split log drag improves road crust after rain, filling ruts and elevating the center to shed water. The method, praised for low cost and winter usability, spreads across districts and is seen as transforming local road maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Canton
Elswhere
Fulton Democrat
Texas Wonder Kidney Remedy Endorsed by Drug Store Manager
Windsor Illinois May 23 1905 certification notes 33 dozen Texas Wonder Hall's Great Discovery sold over three years with claim to best kidney bladder and rheumatism remedy J A Tull Business Manager Wilson's Drug Store endorses and recommends the product
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor, Ill
Hall
J. A Tull
Wilson's Drug Store
Texas Wonder Cure for Kidney and Bladder Ailments
One small bottle of Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles removes gravel and salves diabetes and other ailments. Suitable for men and women and also regulates children bladder issues. two months treatment often perfects cures. mail order available from Dr. E W Hall in St. Louis Missouri.
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Texas
E. W. Hall
P. O. Box
St. Louis
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