The Window Mirror of Vanity and City Notices
A traveler notes how shop windows tempt self inspection for both sexes. A Brooklyn woman protests a dog permit issue in a cold office while a terrier rides proudly in a blanket. Paris police pledge strict action against cheaters in wine and groceries, lampooning the government’s cigars.
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Miss Entres Nous
Clara Belle
Cincinnati Enquirer
Brooklyn City Railroad
Fulton Ferry
Fido
New York
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Eagle
Paris
Chicago Times
Tailor's Clothes From Clients Used For Self Fashion
A Chicago Herald tale exposes a tailor who wears new suits daily, relies on client garments for street and social attire, and keeps no other presentable clothing. The disguise relies on tips to his clerk to reveal a self serving practice.
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Anent
Chicago Herald
Diaz favored amendment ratified to allow self succession
The Mexican constitution change allowing a president to succeed himself has been ratified by enough states. If politics stay stable, President Diaz, who supported the change, is expected to be re elected next June. The quote is attributed to Frank Lealie and a witticism from Uncle Esek.
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Diaz
Lune
Frank
Lealie’s
Dr McLean’s Liver Pills and Cady’s Condition Powders Ad
A historical advertisement promoting Dr McLean’s Little Liver and Kidney Pillets for horses and Dr Cady’s Condition Powders to improve digestion and appetite. Sold by J F Fezer.
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McLean
Sanitary remedies and medicinal cures advertised in 19th century notices
Advertisements and testimonials promote Electric Bitters Dr McLean’s products Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and Chamberlain’s Medicines. Clincher quotes claim cures for malaria jaundice rheumatism kidney liver and stomach disorders. The notices name Bainbridge Munday and D L Wilcoxson plus J F Fezer and Dr J H McLean among others.
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Bainbridge Munday
Clay County
Texas
D. L. Wilcoxson
Horse Cave
Kentucky
J. F. Fezer’s
Chamberlain
Geo. ©. Davenport
St. Paul, Minn
J. F. Fezer
Prominent Iowa railroader touts cholera remedy
L. M. Martin, superintendent of the St. Louis Des Moines and Northern line, reports a severe cholera morbus after a southern trip but credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with a cure within six hours. The ad also touts Dr. J. H. McLean's Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier and offers a Tid Bits remark.
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J. F. Fezer
J. H. McLean
Elegant Ribbon Offer and Health Tonic Notices
Readers are invited to order an assorted ribbon package by mail for 25 cents due to a wholesale failure. The offer promises double the amount for ten newly married ladies when ordering. Also promoting Dr J H McLean liver and kidney balm and Chills and Fever Cure with brief health claims and guarantees.
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America
P. O
London
Jersey City
N. J
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and Patent Medicines Advertisements
Vintage advertisements claim Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cures cuts bruises and skin diseases with a 25 cent price and money back guarantee. Other notices promote Ely’s Cream Balm Dr J H McLean’s Chill and Fever Cure Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and assorted testimonials from customers and wholesalers.
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Bucklen
J. F. Fezer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Philadelphia Times
China
the Presidency of Mexico
Uncle Esek
New Orleans Picayune
J. H. MacLean
Dr. Newstyle
Harlem
Egypt
Arkansaw Traveller
Brammagem
Joe Chamberlain
Lowell
Messrs
W. G. Babbage
Hardinsburg
New Orleans
Boston Courier
Dr. King
Castoria
Miss
Creeley, Colo
Greeley
First National Bank
Hunter & West's Bank
Union Bank
R.G. Dunn & Co
Portland and Louisvile Cement
Plaster OF Paris
RED Cross Paints
Marshall and Welch
Union Pacific Railway
Overland Mail
Missouri River
United States
Denver
Cheyenne
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Sacramento
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
Nevada
California
Washington Territory
Pacific Coast
T. J. Potter
E. L. Lomax
J. 8S
Tebbets
Isat
V.P. A.G.P
T.A. G.P
Omatfa
J. K Thompson
East Greeley
Grand Outfit
Trus & Co
Augusta
Maine
The
Alaska Amenen
Alaska
A.ico
Colorado Cultivation
True
Polato Planter
J.max. Clark
Walnut Street
Madison Avenue
H. A. French
Greenlee & C9
Denver, Colorado
Brooks
Lawrence
A.J. Eaton
Potato Planters
Ieee
Mh Bote
Asrs AL Wes
Wire W . Egha
A.e.mead & CO
Greeley and
A. J. Eaton, Eaton
Colo
Cooper Bros
Arapahoe
Denver, Colo
City National Bank
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