The Slaughter sermon warns youth on debt and faith
In St. Louis, Rev. T De Witt Talmage preaches on "The Slaughter" urging young men to avoid unpayable debts, guard their Bible, and build a personal fortress of prayer and discipline to resist vice. He cites debt’s ruin, religious erosion, and the example of great lives to urge self-reliant virtue.
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St. Louis
T. de Witt Talmage
D. D
Brooklyn
Lord Bacon
Walter Scott
Abbotsford
Samson
Tom Paine
Voltaire
Fife
China
Greenwood
Christaan
Did It Elect Harrison Themed Posters Spark Debate
A Minnesota paper reports Democratic allies blaming tactics and money for a defeat while contrasting Republican campaigns seen as promotional, citing a twelve sheet Log Cabin Sarsaparilla poster featuring Harrison and his grandfather. The piece also notes Warner’s remedies and a remark that over 4,000 Americans are over 100 years old.
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Minnesota
Democratic Party
Fourth Street
National Committee
Gonste
Harrison
Cleveland
Warner
Chicago
Harrisons
Diamond Dyes dominance and new color additions
A colorful note on Diamond Dyes by Wells Richardson Co of Burlington Vermont highlighting their market lead in package dyes with new colors Fast Stocking Black Turkey Red for Cotton and Brown for Cotton. Free samples and instruction booklets offered to dealers. mentions aging with Diamond Dyes and spring dyeing as almanac hints. Also references penny slot machines, Dallas Texas machinery and 8000 hat boxes at an inauguration ball.
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Wells, Richardson & Co
Burlington, Vt
Castoria Advertising Phrase
A short nostalgic ad line traces Castoria from infant care to motherhood. The repeated claim highlights Castoria as a remedy for a child's ailments across life stages, emphasizing trust and familiarity with generations.
Madrid Theatres Restricted to Electric Light by Law
The article states that theatres in Madrid are legally required to use only electric lighting. This rule limits use of other lighting forms and governs stage and audience illumination.
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Madrid
Deafness Cure Claim From Catarrh Remedies
An advertisement argues deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tube mucus and claims nine of ten cases arise from catarrh. It promises a cure by catarrh treatment and offers one hundred dollars for any case not cured, inviting readers to request free circulars from J J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
J.j.cheney & CO
Teledo
Kidney Disease Symptoms and Cure Claim Highlighted
The article notes gradual weakness and pallor as kidney disease signs and promotes a remedy labeled Ww. Roberts M. D. Physician as the guaranteed cure. It cites Professor of cine at Owens College and references Manchester Ene Infirmer Lunatic Hospital in backing the claim.
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Manchester, Ene
Infirmer Lunatic Hospital
Owens College
Arver
Ww. Roberts
Hood and Brown remedies touted in 19th century ad
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla for headache digestion and blood purification, claims perfect health from strong nerves and digestion, and promotes Brown's Iron Bitters for ongoing vitality. It warns against imitations and notes Brown Chemical Company as maker. It also mentions Mrs. Martha J. Lamb’s work for Sears and a share of profits from her Magazine of American History.
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Hood
Brown
Brown Chemical Company
Baltimore
Martha J. Lamb
Sears
Boston Merchant Wins Share of Lottery Prize Fortunes
W H Nagle of Farrell Nagle Power wholesale wool dealers in Boston held one tenth of a $100 000 prize from the Louisiana State Lottery's January drawing. The Cambridge resident received an $810 000 check from New Orleans and, noting many money demands, wavered on how to invest in stocks bonds real estate or bank deposits.
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W. H. Nagle
Boston
Mass
Louisiana State Lottery Co
Farrell, Nagle & Power
Hathaway
Atlantic Ave
Main and
Ellery Sts
Cambridge
Record
Nagle
M. A. Dauphin
New Orleans
Mariella Holley Builds Ten Years Of Dialect Stories
Mariella Holley known as Josiah Allan's wife has earned income for a decade from writing dialect stories, sustaining a literary niche and public profile.
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Mariella Holley
Josiah Allan
Contagious Blood Diseases Promoted by Botanic Balm
An advertisement touts B B B Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for contagious blood diseases including ulcers and sores. It features testimonials from multiple readers and urges sending for a book and details. Also mentions Shallenberger's Antidote and a note about Memphis establishing a charity system.
Positive remedy claims cure for consumption offered
A. A. Slocum mails a letter offering two free bottles of his claimed remedy for consumption. He invites readers to send their address for delivery and asserts many hopeless cases have been cured by timely use. The note ends with a sign-off from Columbus, Ohio.
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A. A. Slocum
M. C
Pearl &J.,n
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Norway
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Marrison
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England
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Elm St
Dallas
Texas
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Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
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Greensboro
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Maxey, Ga
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California
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Missouri
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Herald of Feith
F. J. Tietenbraun
Panin Street
Meidenger
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Memphis
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Vre'y
Phay Fev
Owels
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