Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for Mothers and Health
A 19th century advertisement promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for women weakened by pregnancy and motherhood. It claims to restore strength, regulate bodily functions, and treat female weakness while recommending Pleasant Pellets as a laxative when needed. Testimonial from Mrs. L. E. Henderson cites renewed health after use.
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Pierce
L. E. Henderson
Milwaukee Woman's Literary Club
Grand Ave
Milwaukee
Wis
Bargains for Sale Two Houses Centrally Located
Two good houses offered for sale at reasonable prices with easy terms. Also advertised ARM LANDS in the notice.
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Camp Grove
Dams on the Illinois river under critique and dredging debate
The Illinois river dams face a renewal of political push to remove 100 feet from the dam centers and test dredging to maintain navigation. Critics argue the plan would destroy the dams, harm river towns, and fail due to cost and opposition from railroads Chicago interests and eastern shipping.
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Illinois River
Illinois Valley Association
Chicacago Ditch
Col Fort of
Lacon
Illinois
Chicago
New York City
New Orleans
New York
Herbine Health Claim From Ava Reader
Isaac Story of Ava Missouri reports rapid relief after using Herbine for twelve months of stomach trouble and dumb chills. He credits Dr J W Mary and notes the medicine was prescribed and sold by J E H & F A Powell, urging others to try it.
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Isaac Story
Ava, Mo
J. W. Mary
J. EH
F. A. Powell
Ottawa to St Louis river route eyed by Eagle Packet
The Eagle Packet Company of St Louis plans a weekly sidewheel steamer between St Louis and La Salle with freight and passenger service to Ottawa and La Salle. Fare estimates include berth and meals, around 8 dollars round trip. Bridges at Utica and east of La Salle block navigation until likely funded and altered.
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Ottawa
St Louis
Illinois River
Eagle Packet Company of
Mississippi
New Orleans
la Salle
I'he! Watkins
Watkins
Illinois
Utica
County and Railroad Corporation
Eagle Packet Company
Chicago
May Willard
Secretary of War
Washington
Here
Starved Rock
Ottawa Sun
St. Louis Packet Company
Soen
St. Louis
Needles and Mohave Life Painted in 1903 Letter
A letter from J.8. Brasfield in Needles California describes the town of about 2000 residents on the Colorado River opposite Arizona and Nevada. He notes Moneyhan and Murphy as dominant local businessmen, Fort Mohave across the river, a Santa Fe railroad labor force, Mohave Indians with cremation habits, a government school, and nearby mining ventures with vast profit examples. He observes harsh mining realities and the transient prospector culture before returning to Los Angeles.
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Needles
Canfornia
Colorado River
California
Territory
Arizona
Nevada
Los Angeles
Moneyhan & Murphy
Santa Fe Railroad
Uncle Sam
Fort Mohavey
Here
Brasfield
Letter from Mrs Roger Merritt to Henry Republican
Davenport Neb Jan 18 1903 letters recount family losses and a year since Mr Merritt opened Davenport meat market. They note ice shipment, cold and wet weather, hail damage to crops, but overall Nebraska life with ambitious locals, schooling, church, and coal/fuel details. They describe land purchases in Boone and Platte counties and family updates including father, daughter in law, Willie, Frank, and Newton relations.
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Roger Merritt
Henry Republican
Davenport, Neb
Merritt
Davenport
Neb
Nebraska
Illinois
Father
Kansas
Newton’s
O. L. Darby
Willie
Frank
Brother
Brother Newton
Newton
Boone County
Darby
Albion
Platte County
Merrity Letter Wishes New Year in Personal Note
Minnie D Merrity closes a long letter noting her husband Mr Merritt’s improved health in Albion and expresses best wishes for friends and a successful New Year. The couple plans to pursue land interests and conduct business for their party, signaling travel to Albion for affairs.
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Albion
Rural mail carrier duties and farmer cooperation urged
Washington warns rural carriers not to expect full service for $600 a year. If weather blocks delivery, farmers must aid by clearing snow and helping with routes. Carriers should apply reasonable effort and may be reassigned if delivery cannot be done. Washington notes proper compliance ensures full pay.
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Harrers
Washington
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Fra
John Hartley
HENRY
DeWitt & Co
Dr. Powell's
Ill
New England
Hvery
New England Watch Co
Malden Lane
N.Y
Wabash Ave
Spreckles
San Francisco
Chas. H. Wood
Nh Nry
B'urs
Muskrat Coon
Opossum
Ee Skunk
Mink
Box
Petermar Bros Fair
Adam Peterman
Dee
J. A. Melick
Granae
George Burt & Son
Republican Office
Henry, II
Romorommohororomoro
J. S. Brasfield
Saturday Evening Post
the Saturday Evening Post
The
Curtis Publishing Company
451 Arch Street
Philadelphia, Pa
Lewis
Ydno Toa
Frank P, Lewis
Peoria
Henry, Ill
South Whitefield
Hunt & Son
L. Case
J.O. Hill
Charles Wood
Joseph Greenlee
Saratoga Town Hall
Surrey
Hayes
Charles Greenlee
McVicker
J. O. Hill
Chas. Wood
Hichester
Chighester
Drugeleta
Chichester Chemical Co
Phila
Parker
M. Etscheld
Henry Township
H. J
Bracery
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