The Home Gold Cure Ingenious Treatment for Alcoholism
An advertisement touts the Home Gold Cure as a home based, no risk remedy for alcohol addiction. It promises no nerve weakening, no dangerous doses, and guarantees cure for obstinate cases with simple tea or coffee administration. The ad claims thousands cured, offers full directions with each package, and sells for one dollar with confidential correspondence from Rawin B Giles & Co in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ives
Rawin B
Giles & Co
Market St
Philadelphia
Ezekiel Airship Company Formed In Pittsburgh
Hearietta Independent reports Rev B Cannon of this city has created the Ezekiel Airship Company in Pittsburgh to advance his airship project inspired by the biblical Ezekiel. The group, including local businessmen, funds the venture while Cannon claims long effort will soon yield success if his interpretations hold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearietta
Pittsburg
Vexar
Opera House
Ezekiel Airship Company of
Pittsburgh
Ezekiel
Rev. B. Cannon
New Discovery Saves Child and Aide to Stringent Coughs
Mrs W K Haviland of Armonk New York credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving her daughter from a nearly fatal bout of whooping cough and bronchitis and notes a niece in advanced consumption was cured. The note adds the medicine is infallible for coughs and colds with 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles. El Paso reports a Dobson prospect strike near Bill Williams Fork Arizona yields a vein 40 feet thick with $650 in gold and 40 percent copper. Denison area fruit crops yield overabundant peaches to relieve heavy loads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Haviland
Armonk
N. Y
Dr. King
Handy & Matthews
el Paso
Tex
Dobson
Bill Williams Fork
Phoenix
Ariz
New Woodmen Rules Limit Members and Fees
The Soverign camp Woodmen of the World votes to expel members who run liquor businesses and requires charters to be confirmed by two thirds. Local camps must cover sick member dues and sick benefits. Membership application fee reduced from 10 to 6 dollars. Proposals include a fraternal association with Woodmen and wives. A policy change begins by preserving half of any claim paid. The emergency fund is emphasized and expenses trimmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Soverign
Woodmen of the World
Soveriegn
Seven Years in Bed cures with Electric Bitters claim
Mrs H. Pease of Lawrence Kansas says seven years in bed due to kidney and liver trouble, nervous prostration and debility ended after three bottles of Electric Bitters. She walked, felt like a new person in three months. Women with headaches backache nervousness sleeplessness melancholy fainting and dizzy spells urged to try. 50 cents at Handy Matthews drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handy & Matthews’ Drug Store
Local editor pressures businessman over scandal rumor
The Missouri paper reports a businessman known for mistreating a hired girl warned to quit or have his name published. The next day twenty five businessmen visited the editor, paid up subscriptions, and urged dropping the gossip instead of pursuing the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Practical Texas children reap cash by catching bull weevils
In South Texas children earn money catching bull weevils while their fathers plan to grow cotton later. The practical view holds that the weevil must be killed by catching it and striking it with a substantial hammer.
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South Texas
How to Avoid Trouble with a Family Remedy
A reminder to keep Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand for bowel complaints to spare trips to town. Advertises Graham Drug Co as the seller and notes its wide acceptance for both children and adults.
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Graham Drug Co
End of hostilities on the islands after Filipino generals surrender
Gov. Sayers told St Louis capitalists that Texas cannot constitutionally appropriate money for her fair and would not do it. Nearly all Filipino generals have surrendered, ending Filipino hostilities on the islands as the army consisted largely of generals.
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Gov. Sayers
St. Louis
Texas
A Cyclist’s Pain Reliever Ad Promises Fast Healing
A sales note touts Bucklen's Amica Salve for bicycle injuries and skin irritations. It claims quick pain relief and healing for cuts sprains bruises chafing chapped hands sore lips burns ulcers and piles. Sold by Handy Matthews druggists for 50 cents with guaranteed cure.
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Bucklen
Amica
Handy & Matthews
The Chances in Cuba and Platt’s June Success
Orville H. Platt notes opportunities in Cuba for capital investment if investors accept moderate returns. He argues new possessions do not tempt Americans seeking self support and betterment by labor. Tropical climate weighs against Northern workers. fast doubling of investments is unlikely. Prudence, sound business, and contentment yield fair profits.
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Orville H. Platt
Cuba
Tropics
Didn’t Marry for Money Ends In Health Miracle Claim
A Boston man who recently wed a ailing wealthy young woman credits Dr. King’s New Life Pills with restoring her to perfect health. The pills are advertised as cures for jaundice biliousness malaria fever and ague and all liver and stomach troubles. Available at Handy Matthews for 25 cents.
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Boston
Dr. King
Handy & Matthews
Tutt
Public ownership advocates note rail freight costs across Europe
The New York Tribune cites comparative freight costs on European railways not state controlled. France charges 1.44 per ton per 100 miles, Germany 1.28, Switzerland 2.80, Holland 1.60, Belgium 1.36, Italy 3.20, Austria 2, while the United States stands at 0.81.
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Europe
France
Germany
Switzerland
Holland
Belgium
Italy
Austria
United States
New York Tribune
Bryan vows fusion effort must continue
Bryan says fusion must be continued after complications from juggling three horses led to two losses. He dusts off doubts, faces the setback, and declares he knows it can be done.
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Bryan
Pain Balm Helps Woman End Eight Week Back Pain
A New London Ohio couple reads Dayton Volkszeitung and buys Chamberlain's Pain Balm for the wife's eight week back agony. After a few days she reports relief and regains household duties. Graham Drug Co. sells the balm. The piece includes a harsh mock description of the Philippines by a young army volunteer. It claims to depict a fertile land with rebels and imports and exports including soldiers and war bulletins.
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George Schaub
New London
Ohio
Dayton Volkszeitung
Chamberlain
Graham Drug Co
Philippine
Dr. L A Loggins Physician Surgeon Office and Residence
Dr. L A Loggins physician and surgeon maintains an office over Beckham National Bank with phone 32 three rings and a residence at the Old Beckham place with phone 14 three rings.
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Beckham National Bank
Old Beckham Place
Graham, Texas
Montpelier House Sold at Auction in Virginia
The Chicago Record reports the Montpelier estate in Orange County Virginia near the Blue Ridge sold at auction. Wm Dupont of Wilmington Delaware bought the 1300 acre property with its historic mansion. Montpelier is said to be over two centuries old with colonial brickwork likely imported from England.
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Chicago
Montpelier
Madison
Orange County
Blue Ridge Mountains
Wm. Dupont
Wilmington
Delaware
England
Fine for mashers sparks Kansas City debate
The article notes a $500 fine for anyone who "mashes" a girl in Kansas City. Several violators have been found guilty and sent to the workhouse if they cannot pay. It argues that girls ogle as well as boys and holds the man who forces attention on a woman to be unworthy of leniency.
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South
Dallas
Texas
Memphis
Lone Star State
Father of Waters
Blackburn
Washington Post
Joe Blackburn
Kentucky
The
Post
Col
Watterson
Democratic Party
Hanna
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Kansas City
The Fool Killer Described as Cigarette
An exchange recalls a description calling the cigarette a small roll of paper tobacco and drugs with a flame at one end and the fool at the other. It is commonly known as the cigarette.
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Denison
Seti Eader
EADER
J. W
Oak Street
New York City
Fifth Avenue
L A. Loggins, M. D
Charles B. Gant
Tre Grahamm
Graham
Drs. le
Physicia Graham
NS and Surgeons
P A. Mariin
Young County
Court House
Aratiam
C W. Johnson
Attorney At Law
Young
Westside Square
K. A. Sullivan
A. Morris
M. H
Dantist
Pobiman
E. B. Nouwax
R. F. Arnown
J.B. Norns
W. QQ. Crate
J. M. Nowman
Rass’t Cashier
Thee Beckham Ciuise Bank
Ray G .Anderson
Graham Hotel
R. C. McPhain
U.S. Mail
Jacksboro
J. J. Gallaher
W. L. Lawler
Barber
West Side Public Square
B. Garrett
Contractor & Builder
Sehoe House
President Madison
W.C. Hilburn
C. G. King
King
Postoffice Drug Store
Lyon & Matthews
Jacksboro, Texas
Munn
Telve ' Tee
Scientific American
Handac
Apy
Munn & Co
New Fork
F St
Withington
Grove
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