Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Offers $500 Cure Guarantee
A long claim touts Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a universal cure for leucorrhea, female weakness, prolapsus, and falling of the womb with a $500 reward for uncured cases. It emphasizes confidential free consultation from Buffalo and warns against alcohol in women’s tonics, promoting Pleasant Pellets as a stomach and bowel aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Pierce
Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Railroads cut payrolls and profits slump across factories
The piece notes railroad offices cut pay by nineteen percent and discontinue unprofitable trains. It discusses Morgan and Rockefeller stock declines, then shifts to religion, state fairs, presidential duty, and pension benefits, stressing economic and social impact.
Runaway Bicycle Incident Ends With Cure Claim
A Runaway Bicycle caused a deep cut on J. B. Orner of Franklin Grove III. The wound developed a four year stubborn ulcer until Bucklen’s Arnica Salve was used. The ad claims the salve also cures burns piles and other skin ailments advertised by Dr Powell’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Orner
Franklin Grove
Powell
Graff Addresses Pensions at W R C District Meet
The Sixteenth District Womans Relief Corps convention in Peoria drew large attendance for afternoon and evening sessions. Congressman Graff outlined a proposed pension bill raising monthly benefits to at least 12 dollars and providing for widows receiving allowances to continue pensions after the soldier’s death. Other speakers included Lorraine G Pitkin Chicago department president and Mra Brown Havana with remarks from Mra Briggs Delavan and Past Commander Schi of the G A R.
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Graff
Woman’s Relief Corps
16Th Congressional District
Peoria
Congress
Department
Lorraine G. Pitkin
Chicago
Mra Brown
Havana
Briggs
Delavan
Schi
Sue M. Simpson
Norwood Colorado Mining Co Offers Prospect Tours At Company Expense
The Norwood Colorado Mining Co reports flattering mining news and invites prospective stock buyers to Colorado to view the property at the company’s expense. The Republican office advertises all sizes and envelopes for sale at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwood Colorado Mining Co
Colorado
Republican
The Old Man with the Fish and Scott's Emulsion
An old man with a fish on his back travels the world for thirty years providing health and strength. He benefits consumptives and weak children with nourishing cod liver oil emulsion. Scott and Bowne chemists advertise the product as a tonic for all ages and conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Shabbona Grave Unveiled At Morrison Memorial Dedication
A gray granite monument to Shabbona, famed Pottawatomie chief, was dedicated at Morrison on October 23 in a ceremony attended by more than 100 people including Gen Henderson and P. A. Armstrong. The stone bears Shabbona and the years 1775 1859, with accounts of his loyalty to whites and cautionary tale of his later life.
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Shabbona
Pottawatomies
Morrison
Perry Armstrong
Armstrong
Gen Henderson
Princeton
P. A. Armstrong
R.C. Jordan
M.N. Armstrong
Canoka
Armatrong
Tecumseh
the Thames
United States
Starved Roc
Indian Creek
Py Peogee
Ilinois River
Croup Remedies Highlighted in Atchison Daily Globe
The article urges using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup noting it works faster, costs less, and is safer than older hive syrup and tofu. It emphasizes giving the remedy at first sign of a croupy cough to prevent the attack and avoid mid night distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison, Kan
Daily Globe
Geome
Foresteby
Powell
Electric Bitters Cure Severe Kidney Trouble Says Bass
Not a sick day since I was taken with kidney trouble. After using Electric Bitters I felt relief and was cured. Neighbors report rheumatism neuralgia liver and kidney troubles improved. B. F. Bass of Fremont NC endorses the remedy. Only 60c at Dr Powell's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Bass
Fremont, N.C
The Ann Problem Solved by Rev Gorter
A wordy old puzzle about ages. Mary 24, Ann 18. When Mary was as old as Ann is now, Ann’s age then was 13 or 18? The solution claims Mary is twice as old as Ann was when Mary was 18 six years ago.
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Mary
Ann
Arthur Gorter
The Manager's Dream on the Telephone Line
A poem where a telephone company manager dreams of a heavenly network. He imagines marble poles and gleaming wires as he surveys letters from dealers and subscribers. The scene shifts to a throne like office where angels answer hello, ending with a dream of a flawless central office and a final wake up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Lowden
Lilnois
Ater
Maols
Chase
Ian
Court House News Probate and Real Estate Summary
Probate court final reports and guardianship actions including Hattie Watt minor discharge of guardian Jerome Howe and administration issued for Caroline E Watt with claims January term. Real estate transfers list Schick to Hartwig. McAntee to Jobanas. Stock to Stock. Hudson to Bremer. Marriage licenses issued for Forbes Young and Thatcher Antrim and Ivesdale resident pairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Watt
Thomas W. Tipton
Jerome Howe
Dom Fischer
Caroline E Watt
ED Richmond
Chase Swanson
Wave Betts
Zella Gladys Betts
Joseph Schick
Theodore H. Hartwig
Henry
Ate McAntee
Mike Jobanas
Toluca
Thomas Stock
L C Stock
Lacon
Hudson
Joseph Bremer
Venona
Rank C Forbes
Hopewell
Zoe Young
Herry
Avery W .Thatcher
Ivesdale
Della Antrim
Sparland
Dr King’s New Life Pills touted for all ages
Advertisement extols a cure all pill that supposedly relieves dyspepsia jaundice fever and constipation regardless of age. It claims efficacy against many ailments and urges purchase at Dr Powell’s for 26 cents.
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Dr King
Dr Powell
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