Forty years after health restored by Davenport doctors
A patient recounts fourteen years of perfect health after treatment by Drs Walsh of Davenport at 124 West Third street. He details prior catarrh and breakdown, nerve issues, back and kidney pain, indigestion and sleep problems, credits Dr Walsh with full recovery and affordable charges.
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Drs. Walsh
Davenport
Walsh
St. Anthony's Hospital
West Third Street
Towa
Legislature Fixes Wagon Tire Widths on Public Roads
The legislature and governor enacted a law regulating tire width for wagons and vehicles on public highways. Effective this month, penalties include fines from five to fifty dollars per road hauled. Officials may arrest violators on sight with a two dollar arrest fee.
Electric Bitters Promised to Fight Disease Germs
A historical health ad argues disease germs attack everywhere and promises protection from malaria fevers and other illnesses through Electric Bitters, a blood purifier. It claims rapid relief and offers a money back guarantee, sold for 50 cents at J. E. Wright's.
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J. E. Wright
Washington and Poacher
Sparks recounts an 18th or early 19th century incident in which George Washington pursued a poacher on his property after hearing gunfire. Washington rode to the river, entered the water despite threats, seized the intruder’s boat, disarmed him, and administered a thrashing on the spot.
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Washington
Sparks
H. A. Ogden
St. Nicholas
Why a Woman's Look May Spark a Man's Interest
The text argues that a man judges by overall effect rather than exact features. A pleasant expression and clear skin, even if facial perfection or fashionable dress are lacking, can make a woman seem pretty. A soft voice and warmth are described as powerful, infallible charms in male perception.
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J.E. Cannady
Park Square
Sedalia
Third National Bank
Car Talk Turns to Fancy Limousine Choice
An agent touts a dashing limousine while Billups protests preferring a practical, recognizable car. He dismisses the idea of a fancy ride and insists on a vehicle that signals his status when seen, not a detached rocking chair search.
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Billups
al Ture
Secrets of Farm Profit and Fertility in Modern Practice
A speech on farm profitability stresses reducing production costs and optimizing all inputs. It highlights manure as valuable fertilizer, with Missouri and Columbia experiments showing improved yields from manure and scientific soil management.
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David Rankin
Mr. Rankin
Jasper County
Missouri
Columbia
Technical World Magazine
There's No Place Like Home Says Home Development Move
A keen business observer argues that central states towns need more houses to house residents. He warns against distant land schemes drawing money away and urges investing at home in home-building and farm improvements to secure savings and community welfare.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promoted by Manilla Carpenter
E S Lopez of Manilla New York carries Bucklen's Arnica Salve claiming it heals cuts bruises wounds and sores quickly. The ad touts its use for burns boils scalds chapped hands feversores skin eruptions eczema corns and piles priced 25 cents at J E Wright's. A note adds oil of lavender keeps books from mildewing.
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Mangrove Bark Valued for Tanning in Australia
In northern Australia the mangrove bark, reported as unlimited in supply, is noted as valuable for tanning and dyeing. A separate remark observes wives and gilded cages, noting their frequent attention to cattle towers and bird seed before departure.
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Australia
Boston Globe
Release of Mrs McKinney after sensational cruelty case
Mary McKinney once convicted of severe cruelty to Stella Grady in Mercer County and deemed insane was released from Watertown asylum after five years confinement. The 1906 verdict set two years in the penitentiary, but the state nolle prosequied the sentence. She is now free to go where she pleases.
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Nolle
Illinois Children’s Aid Society
Chicago
Remarkable Free Florida Map Offer by The National Tribune
The National Tribune of Washington announces a new three color map of Florida compiled from government surveys and postal data. The 23 by 40 inch plate map, mailed free with a 7 cent stamp, targets property owners and Florida prospects amid rapid peninsula growth.
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National Tribune
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National Capital
G.A.R
Florida
Postofice Department
Peninsula
The
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London Fur Market Sees Low Sales Across Skins
In London sales tiger skins mostly unsold as 82 offered only three. Japanese, marten and fox skins fared poorly and mink demand remained weak with 1 500 of 13 491 sold. Falkland seal skins sold readily and Siberian sable trade showed activity despite declines. Bear skins plentiful but hides of little value due to native practices. A paragraph onDiarrhea remedy follows.
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London
Falkland Island
Lobos Island
Nicolaevsk
Siberia
Siberfia
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Restores Woman's Health
A Sikeston Missouri woman describes seven years of suffering with backache weakness and nervous prostration. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports renewed health and vigor enabling her to work garden entertain and care for her home. The ad claims it treats female complaints including displacements inflammation ulceration fibroid tumors irregularities and indigestion.
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Lydia E. Pinkpam
Sikeston
Lydia E. Pinkham
Dema Bethoune
Enterprising landlady raises rents by gossip scheme
A Cincinnati judge in a humorous scene recalls from Boston a pocketbook mishap and a hotel room key while a landlady profits by secretly doubling rents from tenants. The item ends with a product notice: sprains require careful treatment and Chamberlain's Liniment.
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Hotel
Touraine
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