Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Promoted For Nervous Fatigue
A 19th century advertisement touts Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for worn out nerves and fatigue. It claims to feed nerves with rich blood, improve appetite and strength, and end nervous manifestations. The copy cites testimonials from Dayton Ohio and urges readers to request the People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser from Dr. Pierce at Buffalo New York.
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Dr. Pierce
Peole
Common Sense
R. V. Pierce
Main Street
Buffalo
N. Y
Bonded Indebtedness Vote For Chicago Rock Island Line
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway announces a stockholders meeting in Davenport Iowa on March 21 1904 to authorize issuing up to 163 million in gold bond bonds due 1934 to refund or expand holdings and to ratify securing mortgage details covering affiliated railways and lines including Minnesota St Paul Terminal KC Rock Island and others. President WB Lends and Secretary George H Crosby sign.
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Chicago
Ill
Railway Company
Davenport
Scott
Iowa
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
United States of America
Chicago, Rock, Island and Pacific Railway Company
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company
Minneapolis and
St. Paul Terminal Railway Company
Kansas City Rock Island Railway Company
St. Louis, Kansas City and Colorado Railroad Company
St. Louis, Rock Island Terminal
Wanted livestock and draft horses in Varna Illinois
Advertises purchase of 900 native cattle or steers aged one to three years, 40 to 30 pounds hogs, and draft colts or yearlings. Invites parties with such stock to write or telephone Varna Illinois. E and J Pairranka.
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Varna
J Pairranka
Varnin
For Sale Bull and Cows at Dan K Varney Farm
The best thoroughbred Short-Horn bull, four years old, dark red and 1500 pounds, price 100 or exchange for another. Also some freit mich cows. Located at Dan K Varney farm four miles northwest of Ucnry. Contact S Harney at 225-1019 ER.
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Marsh
Dank Varney Farm
Ucnry
ER. S. Harney
Metropolis dailies praised for war rumors and politics
The exchange notes that metropolitan dailies spread war rumors for a page of news for a week, citing county votes for Gov Yates and editor connections. It laments journeyman printers fading, praises Dr Draper’s retirement, discusses artillery ranges, and quotes Charles M. Gingney as Gov Yates’s private secretary, while highlighting agriculture’s infancy and Secretary Wilson’s remarks.
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Charles M. ‘Inney
Journal Lst
Withal
Gov.Yates
Gov Yates
Gazette of
Virginia
Casa County
Hearst's Senate Absence Criticized For Presidential Push
The Kankakee Gazette notes Hearst has rarely attended his congress seat since election, focusing on a bid for a presidential nomination. It argues steady service in his current office would better assure future advancement by proving competency and fidelity.
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Hearst
Congress
Kankakee
A Favorite Remedy for Babies and Labor Meeting Talk
A discussion notes Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised for quick relief of coughs colds and croup in babies and a Chicago labor meeting reports John Mitchell urging miners to abandon hostilities toward operators and seek cooperation and unity for mutual benefit with employers.
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Dra Powell
I Lnols
Chicago
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Northcott Praises Yates and Victory in Illinois Rally
Gov Northcott delivers over an hour speech at Armory Hall praising Gov Yates, the Illinois Republican campaign, and Speaker Cannon. He argues press slander and rival politicians failed to deter Yates, recounting Yates’s vetoes and leadership that united supporters across Illinois from Peoria to Cairo.
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Victorles Woda
Armory Hall
Gov Northcott
Republican Party
Roosevelt
S. Hools
Congress
Senate
Houke
Gov Yates
Chicago
Hin
Commonwealth
Peoria
Republican Party of
Illinois
Yates
Illlinois
Nol
Grant
Logan
Glesby
Tanner
Lawvill
David
Goliath
Sangamon County
Isconain
Cairo
Illinola
Butt In Rights: A Call to Speak Up in Crowded Rooms
A noisy exhortation urges individuals to butt in regardless of location or company. It dismisses waiting for invitations and stresses immediate participation to avoid being sidelined, noting that without input others will take the stage. The piece blends slang and formal signoffs, ending with a courtly reference.
Witch Hazel Salve Authenticity Warned by Chicago Firm
The original Witch Hazel Salve by E. C. DeWitt & Co., Chicago, is promoted as the genuine cure for cuts burns eczema and more. Counterfeits abound and some are dangerous, but buying the genuine salve on the box ensures a cure. Sold by J F & Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
CU Dew & Co
J F&f
Vetoes of Richard Yates Jr Admired for Courage
In a Freeport Journal summary the readers are told Richard Yates Jr, governor of Illinois, showed courage by vetoing pay hikes for circuit judges and legislators. The piece argues his actions earned public respect despite opposition from judges and lawmakers, and contrasts him with Col. Lowden. It asserts voters will honor his duty.
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Richard” Yates
Illinois
Richard ‘Yates
Col Lowden
Ilinois
Yates
Ffreeport Journal
It Saved His Leg Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cures sore in days
P. A. Danforth of LaGrange Georgia suffered six months with a frightful running sore on his leg and declares Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured it in five days. It heals cuts, wounds and piles, guaranteed cure priced at 25 cents sold by Dr Powell’s drug store.
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P. A. Danforth
LaGrange
Bucklen
Dr Powell Offers Half-Price Dr Howards Specific Cure
Dr F A Powell guarantees Dr Howards Specific for constipation and dyspepsia with a refund offer. He sells regular 50 cent bottles at 26 cents to attract early buyers, citing strong refunds history and urging readers to try the remedy.
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Dr Powell
Henry Republican
Dr Howard
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Rock Island
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Tovewell
Maratea
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Putnam
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University of Illinois New York
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Wilson
Northcott
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P. A. Powell
Henry, Ill
Fred H. Gehr
Sparland, Ill
Teeinois Dairy
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Henry
Ottawa
Marshall
Ilfinois
Ice Panecdag
Sabaherr
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Board OF Auditors
Denry
Llinais
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Henry, Illinois
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