Remark on consumption cures and patient tale in medical ad
A promotional note claims emaciation marks consumption while flesh gain signals cure. It recounts a Virginia boy’s recovery after using Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets, citing weight gain and improved health. The ad advertises The Common Sense Medical Adviser and price details for volumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Will H. Whitmire
Arkton, Rockinghham Co
Dr. Pierce
West Virginia
Common Sense Medical Adviser
Ory
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo, N, Y
Subscription rates and notices in August 14 1902 issue
The page lists subscription options: one year in advance S150, eight months, four months. It also shows office and editors’ residence phone numbers, labeled under Subscription Notes for the Thursday edition dated August 14, 1902.
Republican Ticket Heads Illinois Campaign Scene
The State Journal notes a likely Republican Illinois majority perhaps exceeding 100,000. GOP contenders listed include Hopkins for Senate Mamer for Clerk Supreme Court Busse for State Treasurer Bayliss for Supt Public Instruction and several Trustees. Gratl for Congress Kerrick Debler Steinke Gregory Hannum among others. The piece cites railroad optimism and political commentary on education and dam debates with Judge Curran asserting the burden of proof on dam supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Albert J. Hopkins
Supreme Court
Chris Mamer
Frederick A. Busse
Alfred Bayliss
Wm. B. McKinley
L. H. Kerrick
Laura B. Evans
Congress
Joseph V. Gratl
Dee
Josiah Kerrick
B. W. Wright
Julius H. Debler
Sherrif
August Steinke
Harrison J.gregory
Ed. R. Hannum
Dams and river navigation spark damn debate on farmers’ interests
The Lacon Journal rebutts arguments against dams praising river navigation as key to holding rail rates in check. It notes vast flood losses of farmland, asserts dams benefit overall prosperity, and accuses anti dam writers of ignorance while defending transportation economics and regional grain movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curran
Henry
Lacon Journal
The
Republican
Peoria
The Henry City Wagon Bridge A Missourian in Ireland
Walter Williams editor of the Columbia Herald sends a Belfast letter praising Ireland while detailing its poverty and emigration. He quotes Irish traits, politics, and humor, notes on Pat and Tim Kelly, and observes Irish influence in police and global roles. The piece also recalls kissing the Blarney Stone and the castle’s legend and danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Walter Williams
Columbia Herald
Belfast
Spain
Tireland
Goldsmith
England
Pat
Tim Kelly
Killarney
Timothy
Gladstone
Bryan
McKinley
Erin
United States
London
Cairo
Dublin
County
Donegal
Republic
Philippines
Columbia
State University
Jefferson City
Blarney Castle
Cork
Shatters All Records in Alabama Case
Verena resident F A Gulledge paid doctors in vain to cure a severe piles with 24 tumors. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured him after hospital failures, reducing inflammation and pain. Sold for 25 cents at Dr Powell’s City drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Gulledge Verbena, Ala
Bucklen
Dr Powell
Vity Drug Store
Deep Waterway Watch Emerges in Illinois River Fight
Illinois River Valley Improvement Association led by Col. Taylor of Peoria joins the Joliet deep waterway issue, aiming to monitor developments to avoid a bar to the project. The group argues the sanitary district law permits a deep waterway and warns injunctions could follow if water power development blocks the channel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Illinois River Valley Improvement Association
Col. Taylor
Peoria
Improvement Association
Sanitary
Soluble Anti-Diuretic For Night Incontinence Sold
Cure for bed wetting offered by J. E. and F. A. Powell druggists in Mahakee. Advertises $100 prize for curing incontinence of water during sleep and immediate effect with a product named Anti-Diuretic priced at $1. Ends with a brief location note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. and
F. A. Powell
Letter From Mary L Boice From Roselawn California
A letter dated August 4 1902 from Mary L Boice of Roselawn Ross Valley Marin Co California to George Burt Sr and Jr recounts a long absence from their paper due to teaching at Martha's Vineyard ranch near Hanford. She describes moving to Rose Valley near San Francisco enjoys a villa like grounds near Kent and Ross stations, walks with twin eight year old pupils and a 14 year old girl, views Tamalpais, travels to San Rafael for church, and recalls visits with Mattie Orr in San Francisco. She notes experiences with crutches and hospital stay, and ends sending regards to old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roselawn
Ross Valley
Marin Co
Jalif
George Burt Sr and Jr
Martha’s Vineyard Ranch
Hanford
California
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Rose Valley
Bay
Santa Rosa
Geyserville
Golden Gate Park
Kent Station
Ross ‘Station
Ross
San Rafael Creek
Tamalpais
Mattie Orr
Henry
Mattie
Cliff House
San Francisco Carmen
Quincy
St Luke’s Hospital
Parker Family Farewell Party Noted in Keithsburg News
Rev Leslie G Parker receives a handsome book case and writing desk from friends in Keithsburg as he departs with his family for Coldbrook Illinois. Speakers J C McDowell and Rev J F M Parker offer remarks. Resolutions praise the Parker family and extend best wishes for their new pastorate and community ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Keithsburo
Keithburg
III
Leslie G. Parker
J. C. McDowell
Altho
Keithsburg
Leslie G
Mayme
Anna
Lowell
Coldbrook
Ill
J. F. M. Parker
Leslie Parker
Christian Church
Wicer
J. I. M. Parker
Hartley Offers Minnesota Lands For Sale At 10 To 40 Per Acre
John Hartley lists Southern and Central Minnesota lands for sale priced from ten to forty dollars per acre. Excursions occur on the first and third Tuesday of every month. Henry and Il!
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Grove
John Hartley
Minnesota
Henry
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Silkin
Ose
Kalamazoo, Mich
Nervita
Inipinis
Nervita Medical CO
Liinton & Jackson
Catarrkh
Ely
Balu
ELY Brothers
Warren Street
New York City
Pennyroyal
Gaia
Aeke
Chichester Chamieal Repaper
Hila
Arker
Eorge Burt
GeorGe A
Burr George Burt & Son Editors and Publishers
Republican Office
State Journal
Illinois
New York
Chicago
Bernard Moses
Department of Instruction
America
Chillicothe
Pekin
Henry City Wagon Bridge
Castle
Ayer
W. D. Quinn
Marseilles
J.C, Ayer CO
Masa
Julius H. Uebler
Marshall County
Uebler
United Mine Workers of America
Schaefer’s
Mary L. Boice
San Rafael
Tam
Mary L. Borce
Che
Pevenne
Watercott’s Corner
Princeton
H. Coddington
Pres
A. J. Bracken
Treas
Chas. L. Trimble
Sec’y
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