Favorite Prescription offers $500 reward for cures
A long claim backed by over 30 years of cures offers $500 in U S legal tender for any case of female disorders it cannot cure. The letter from Mrs. George Sugden of Saginaw Michigan praises the treatment and urges letters to Dr. Pierce at Buffalo for free confidential medical advice.
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Pierce
United States
George Sugden
Ronda Street
Saginaw
South
Michigan
R-V. Pierce
The
Invalids
Buffalo
Subscription Rates and Historical Reflections
A scanned fragment lists subscription options and prices, then shifts to a column noting World Fairs in distant cities and a historical comparison of presidential campaign styles. It recalls an 1830s gag about Andrew Jackson's alleged grog bill and a $5000 annual government salary.
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St Louis
Gen Jackson
Adama
Florida
Graft and Politics in The Postoffice Debate
A editorial argues graft knows no party and urges voters to demand honesty in public service. It notes early U.S. governance faced simple issues, while growing populations create complex problems, stressing informed electors and constant political participation for purity.
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Postoffice
Inter Ocean
Lincoln voter bribery gang punished in historic ruling
Lincoln residents faced a sweeping bribery case as 60 men accused of selling votes were indicted. Clarke Younge known as Nipper was found guilty and sentenced to 70 years in Pontiac. Several others received lengthy terms as the judge decried insufficient penalties and urged permanent disenfranchisement to curb the vice.
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Lincoln
Clarke Younge
Nipper
Hison Oo Pontiac
Faith in oneself drives success despite doubt in the task
The piece argues that success comes from firm resolve and self belief, warning that doubt weakens performance. It notes a Confederate reunion in Columbia Missouri where a motion to change the Dixie lyrics was rejected, with Gray uniforms resisting change and urging action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie
Amiethke
Columbia
Irrigation Congress Defines Empire of Water and Land
President Clark notes 26 states and territories attended the Ogden Utah gathering. He estimates 600 million acres of public land remain arid and says 87 million could be irrigated with current storage. Government reserves in 80 years could reclaim 20 million acres, boosting national wealth.
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Irrigation Congress
Congress
Ogden
Utah
Clark
Pacific Railways
Clear Complexion Advice From Dr Powell’s Drug Store
An old advertisement advises avoiding pore filling preparations and promoting a healthy complexion by keeping the liver and bowels in order. It recommends an occasional dose of Herbine to regulate digestion and liver function, claiming it will improve skin clarity.
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Powell
The Baby On Grant's Military Road
An editorial recounts a baby crying on a Petersburg bound train and a veteran called Heffelfinger who tells of Civil War days when soldiers shared grief and held a baby. The piece argues that patient compassion distinguishes good travelers from grumbling ones and praises enduring human warmth.
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Baby
Heffelfinger
Grant
Petersburg
Madett
The
Cincinnati Post
Mid Autumn Woods and the Quiet Forest Reverie
A reflective poem describes a solitary outing in autumn woods away from city noise. The speaker rests amid color and wildlife including crane, rabbit, ducks, geese, squirrel, bob white, woodpecker, and a murmuring stream. The scene culminates in awe at holy ground and creation.
Do You Want to Yawn Cure Claim for Herbine
An old advertisement claims Herbine cures malaria and associated symptoms such as cold shivers aching bones and low mood. A testimonial from J A Hopkins of Manchester Kan praises Herbine for headaches biliousness and blood purification. The ad notes a 50 cent price at Dr Powell's drug store.
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J. A. Hopkins
Manchester
Kan
Fleece scheme targets rural farmers via mail order razors
Farmers along Waterloo Iowa rural routes report a Chicago firm sending unsolicited razors on approval. Recipients paid $1.50 if keeping the razor. others returned it or ignored it. Mail delivery prevented refusals, leading to threats of legal action for nonpayment.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Chicago
Djany
Blackhawk County
Local wedding tale reads like a breezy society note
Fragmentary prose describes a wedding with lavish provisions and gold lace attire. The bride travels by auto to the train in a special car, carrying a thousand dollar check presented with compliments of Pa. The piece notes cabby cash and railroad men, with a local paper running three fall columns.
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Montgomery. Ward
Charles H. Bell
Henry
Ill
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Combe Boards of Directors
Davenport
Scott
United States of America
Board of Directors
A. J
Chicago, Rock Inland and Pacific Railway Company
W. DB. Leeds
Geo. of
Crosby
South Adams Street
Peoria, Ill
Fey Efotel
Jxonas
GranGe A. Bunt
George Burt
Ison
Editors and Publishera
Bakters
Republican
Republic
Ayers
Ayer
A. i. Yous
Bedda
Bob White
Mra Quail
Moses
God
Samuel Parker
Greycrest
Harry Hexter
Lacon, Ill
W. B.deck
Illinois
Fhereford Cattle Sale
LA Salle County
Hereford Cattle Breeders’ Association
Streator, Ill
W. H. Watts
Ottawa
Gr A. Crowoden
Eters
Shid D & Son
James Darling
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