One of Our Greatest Enemies Dr Finlay on yellow fever and mosquitoes
Dr Finlay reports from Havana that yellow fever is spread by the common house mosquito and not contagion. He cites tests by Lazier and others, noting risks to volunteers and potential for virus work. Sanitation advances in the US and measures in New Jersey Italy and elsewhere are urged to destroy mosquitoes and protect people.
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Finlay
Georgia
Havana
Florida
Lazier
United States
New Jersey
Italy
German man credits Pain Balm for wife’s relief
George Schaub of New London Ohio read Dayton Volkszeitung and bought Chamberlain’s Pain Balm for his wife who suffered back pain for eight weeks. After use she reported being born anew and the pains vanished enabling her to resume duties. The liniment is sold by Graham Drug Co.
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George Schaub
New London
Ohio
Dayton Volkszeitung
Chamberlain
Grahim Drug Co
Emancipation Decree Lifts War Tax Stamps on Small Debts
After the first day of July, revenue stamps will not be required on telegrams, checks, money orders, express receipts, leases, promissory notes, mortgages, insurance policies, and real estate conveyances with consideration under 2500 dollars. The emancipation from this tax portion is set for July.
Quotable Tales and Remedies from a Local Meeting
A mixed set of anecdotes and endorsements appears from a recent meeting including forgiveness taught by Reason and Christianity, Sam Jones urging ladies to shed hate with bald heads, a Puerto Rico mis sions claim about soldiers, a budding romance with a clergyman’s daughter, a church text about torment, and a Cham berlain's Cough Remedy endorsement by H. J. Strick FYADEN editor. For sale by Graham Drug Co.
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Chamberlain
H. J. Strick- Fyaden
World-Herald
Fair Haven
Wash
Graham Drug Co
Provocative Gun Reference Urges Self-Reflection
An editorial tone exchange condemns a man armed in public, urging him to retreat to a secluded spot and shoot himself rather than harm others. The passage comports with the paper's stance on responsible civilian gun conduct and the moral worth of individuals in society.
Peter Evans Arrested for 169th Drunkenness Charge
Peter Evans of Auburn Indiana was arrested on a drunkenness charge for the 169th time. In most cases he has been jailed to sober up, costing the county nearly $700 and totaling 1429 days in prison. Once worth about $30,000, he lost it all to drink.
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Peter Evans
Auburn
Ind
Evans
We Tell the Truth Motto Brought Down by Critics
A California editor defends the paper’s motto after objections from several gentlemen, noting the need to tell the truth. The piece argues newspapers must rattle bones, provoke, and expose hypocrisy to spur sober second thought. It promotes Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with a testimonial.
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California
Globe
Grove's Tasteless Child Tonic Promoted for Pale Children
Advertisement notes Grove's Tasteless Child Tonic as a remedy for pale, sickly children. It claims to restore vitality and health with the tonic's formula and emphasizes its mild flavor and easy use for youngsters.
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Grove
Poison recipe warned to curb grasshoppers in state
Reports say grasshoppers in several localities are damaging crops with young hoppers thickening in areas. A warned control method suggests dissolving eight ounces of arsenic in hot water and mixing with eight pounds of bran and sugar to form a dough, placed in small piles where hoppers forage. Guard animals from exposure.
New Discovery Aids Severe Coughs and Bronchitis
A Armonk New York mother credits Dr. King's New Discovery with saving her daughter from a near fatal attack of whooping cough and bronchitis after other remedies failed. Her niece, once with advanced consumption, also recovered. The medicine is advertised as infallible for coughs and colds with 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles guaranteed by sang & Matthews. Trial bottles offered.
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W. K. ‘Haviland
Armonk
N. Y
Dr. King
Sang & Matthews
We Will Do Good Not Please Politicians
The Palestine Daily Press declares a commitment to aid distressed women and lift their burdens rather than pander to political sycophants. The statement emphasizes prioritizing social good over political alignment and warns against media complicity with politicians.
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The
Palestine Daily Press
Joliet license decision sparks taxpayer rejoicing
The Illinois Supreme Court ruling upholding Joliet Mayor Mount and a $1,000 license provokes celebration among taxpayers and licensees. Voters feel Joliet settles license questions and saloonmen will not pursue a $500 reduction.
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Illinois Supreme Court
Mount
Joliet
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promoted Locally
A short promotional note highlights Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a preferred remedy for residents in malaria districts, touting its effectiveness and local availability.
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Grove
Matrimonial Trust Promoters Stir Omaha Society
Two Omaha men promoted a marital trust involving a Mormon mother and twin daughters who supplied the capital while the promoters provided the marriage certificates. The brothers married the mother and the twins, creating a dispute over control and which spouse represents common or preferred stock in the trust.
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Omaha
Wonders From Electric Bits Bring Woman Back to Health
Mrs 8S Pease of Lawrence Kansas credits three bottles of Electric Bitters with restoring her ability to walk after seven years in bed due to kidney liver trouble and nervous debility. She reports rapid recovery in three months and recommends the remedy for headaches backaches nervousness sleeplessness melancholy fainting spells with guaranteed satisfaction at Handy Matthews drug store priced 50 cents.
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Pease
Lawrence, Kan
Handy & Matthews’ Drug Store
What Susie Ben ley Wants to Be When Grown Up
A Kansas City teacher asks pupils what they want to be as adults. While others name farmer, merchant, banker, or musician, eight year old Susie Ben ley answers with demure humor that she wants to be a married lady and keep house, drawing amusement from the class.
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Kansas City
Susie Benley
Susie
Chamberlains Coke Remedy Ad and Sermon Anecdote
An old advertisement touts Chamberlains Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as essential for families, promising prevention before summer. A church anecdote follows where Sam Jones quips to a departing youth, saying to tell his grandmother he sent her a puppy.
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Sam Jones
Sam
City Hall Meeting For Cowboys Reunion Held
Circulars urged citizens to assemble at city hall to plan a Cowboys Reunion. Attendance was low, but better than a prior similar meeting, with as many as five attendees reported.
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Wichita
The Test Has Proven Best
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is praised as an effective remedy in early 20th century advertisements, claiming reliable relief and widespread public approval for a safe, palatable tonic.
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Grove
The Home Gold Cure for Drink Addiction
An advertisement touts a home based cure for alcoholism claiming a painless, non damaging remedy that can be mixed in tea or coffee. It promises guaranteed results with discreet, physician supported guidance and ships worldwide for one dollar plus prepaid postage.
Bacon Denounces Supreme Court Porto Rico Decision
United States Senator A. O. Bacon of Georgia criticizes the Court ruling in the Porto Rico tariff case as imperialist and unconstitutional. He notes the dissenters were two Democrats and two Republicans and praises their defense of constitutional government citing Justice Harlan’s dissent.
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United States
A. O. Bacon
Georgia
Supreme Court of the United States
Sto 4
Bacon
Congress
Supreme Court
Oe Harlan
Bucklen’s Amica Salve Promises Fast Bicycle Relief
A vintage ad touts Bucklen’s Amica Salve as a cyclist’s friend for painful cuts sprains and bruises. It claims instant pain relief and healing for chafing chapped hands burns and ulcers with a cure guaranteed at 50e, sold by Handy & Matthews druggists.
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Bucklen
Amica
Handy & Matthews
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