Patriotic anniversary draws 1500 to Undercliff event
A large morning assembly at the Undercliff Hotel grounds commemorated a republican anniversary. President Williams opened ceremonies as the Henry Light Guard Band played Yankee Doodle and the Han nunglee club sang a patriotic number. The speaker warned of graft, school shortcomings, and the need for moral reform to preserve constitutional liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land of Liberty
John Wiliams
Henry Light Guard
Hannunglee Club
Whitefield
J. F. M. Parker
J. EB. Ong
Republic
Friends of Law and Order
Apeller
Blake
Fred Weber
Michael Ros
Mr Weber
Fred
Walter Cook
Cook Brothers
Placid
Dunne
Henry Light Guard Band
Buckeye Platform Binder Promises Easy Use and Durability
C Gould Henry promotes the Buckeye Platform Binder as light and strong with a five foot three inch swath, capable of passing gates, binding tangled grain, tilting and lifting without leaving the seat, and being more compact than Elevator Binders while offering similar durability. He invites inspection before purchase.
San Francisco Woman Credits Hair Balsam for Color and Volume
A letter from Mrs J. R. C. of San Francisco praises Parker's Hair Balsam saying it restored color and thickness to her hair. She notes she previously had gray and thinning hair, and claims the product smooths and scents well. The advertisement promotes the 60 cent dressing as reliable and non greasy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Tam Grandaday
Parker
New York
Merchant Advertisement Extends Credit to Prompt Payors
A merchant expresses willingness to extend credit to responsible, prompt paying customers while noting it is better to say no to deadbeats. The ad argues that refusing credit to poor but honest men prevents future debt and trouble caused by extended accommodation.
Positive Cure touted for consumption in 19th century ad style
The article promotes Dr Bigelow's Positive Cure claiming it cures consumption and related lung diseases with trials offered at C. B. Durfee's drug store. It also notes E St John’s promotion to assistant general manager of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad while praising his career. It closes with Grand Army of the Republic growth from about 40,000 four years ago to 270,000 across 38 departments by March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shems
Beecher
Lyon
Davenports
Brackine
Gallaghers
Gleagons
Perley
John, Williams
Dr Bigelow
C. B. Durfee
E. St. John
Chicago, Rock Island and Paciffic Railroad
St. John
Grand Army of the Republic
Public advertising via newspapers delivers far broader reach
Advertisers favor the newspaper over private circulars for publicity. The press reaches more readers and is cheaper per result, with ads gaining attention during daily reading. A same spend in either method could yield fifty times greater reach through the newspaper.
Cheer Up Meip and the Parker's Tonic Promise
A worried wife seeks relief from illness and poverty as she contemplates hospital care. The tonic Parker's claims to restore health by treating stomach liver and kidney ailments is promoted as a simple safe remedy. The revenue district mentioned comprises six counties Henry Bureau Marshall Peoria Knox and Stark and contributes the most revenue to the government in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meip
Parker
Henry
Bureau
Marshall
Peoria
Knox
Stark
United States
Griggs Glycerine Salve Promises Quick Healing
An 25 cent Griggs Glycerine Salve ad claims a universal cure for cuts bruises burns wounds and skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or refund. Sold at Dr Durfee's Drug Store as a wonder healer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griggs
Durfee
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Ag. Asenaghwine
Buckeye
Binder
C. Gould, Henry
Til
J. F. Gates
Severance
Watchmaker
Anty
Ili
Joseph Schick
Edwards and
Third Sts
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