Beautif i? spo all this city is inseparably associated with Backley
An elderly reader profile links Backley as a long time lumber businessman since 1536, noting his fortune and influence. The piece shifts to a testimonial about Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, detailing a chronic rheumatic condition, treatments attempted including hot springs, and the patient’s gradual improvement after using the pills. It mentions obtaining the medicine from druggists or by mail from the Dr Williams Medicine Company in Schenectady New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Backiey
H-Hackiey
Lele
Muskegon
Neural
Ackley
Williams
Canada
Medicing
Peri
Wiliams
Dr. William Medicine Company
Schenectady
Aix Teaer
Scotland
Cathcart
AE. Gordon
Lang
Jarid
United Kingdom
Faveras
Bagh
Fragmentary 19th Century Note on Drinking and Gambling
A garbled fragment from a China context discusses drunkards and gambling as prevalent social harms. It mentions aims, debts, and the impact on families, including risk to children, in a terse, unclear historical voice. The passage conveys moral concern about vice and poverty linked to intoxication and gambling.
Salzer Seed Co and a Mammoth Catalogue Offer
A garbled item mentions Salzer Seed Co of La Crosse Wis offering a free catalogue and a prize package for mailing 19 cents. It notes Salzer as a large farm seed grower selling potatoes at 250 per barrel and references unrelated health and crime vignettes from the era with no clear connection to the seed note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guich
Wwe
Aid
Salzer
Thesargest Farm
Fhe Dohn A
Salzer Seed Co
la Crosse
Wik
TAX REFORM STUDIES Open Column Seeks Balanced Views
A Buffalo column invites articles on any side of tax reform discussions as long as they are decent, well written, and on point. The editor rejects only indecent or off topic pieces and asks contributors to address the tariff and social value considerations, sending submissions to PE U Box 63, Buffalo, RY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ielcamé
PE. U. Box
Buffalo, RY
The Single Tax Absurity and Farm Land Threats
A reader argues against land value taxation as ruinous to farms and cities. It contends that taxing only land would reduce farm taxes by two thirds, boost land values, and curb perjury, while opposing the shift of burdens to landowners and warning of ruined rural livelihoods. The piece cites historical and legal authorities, asserts land belongs to society, and warns universal tax reform must be balanced with public good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advocate
Yount
Cer
New York
Caisiin
Bonda
Mo Reena Po
New York State
New York City
Prince of Orange
Rensom
Robert Hoop
Livingston
Vanity and power idiosyncrasies in imperial glare
The piece questions the Russian Emperor’s fitness, noting public chatter on reliance on ministers and foreign advice. It satirizes press sermons to the tsar, then shifts to an ad for Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters, praising its health benefits. A final note profiles William Stafford, 95, a veteran who refuses a pension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Coutse
Uiman
Prince of Wales
London
Fogyism of England and Typewriter Trade Rumors
A typewriter agent claims heavy business in Mange Jaudang on the continent while noting limited sales in London. He cites old banks and mercantile firms that refuse typewritten letters, replying with curt notes declaring they will not receive machine written communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Mange Jaudang
Continent
Doxson
Tose Creat
London
Copenhagen
Banke
Remarkable claims on tobacco remedy Ne-to-bac
A garbled page extols Ne-to-bac as a cure for tobacco use with testimonials from several named individuals including Anron CGiorber and Hon. CG. W. Agheam. It also notes improved general health and mentions druggists selling the product under strict warranty. Also references improved baby carriages with solid tires and a stray consumer testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anron Cgiorber
Uae
Neto-Bac
W. Agheam
Col
Sawuel Stoutner
Samael
J. G. Cobler
Leassizg Evans
Frank Dell
George B
G. Skillington
Hanson Robinatt
Frank Dershbergar
Shinu
Nave
Terr Cage
Everett. Pa
Fresh English Complexion and Bear Hunt News
A quirky item touts a healthy complexion as key to good blood. A Nev. hunter named A-banner Witthemucca is feared missing after three months chasing a large bear, his family worried he may have found it. Also advertised: land 820 acres near Windom for 3500 dollars with 1000 down, water and grass noted, plus various notices and promotions from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witthemucca
Nev
Datky
Windom
E. Sime, Winkom
Gentle Corrective Pellets Promises Easy Digestion and Relief
An advertisement touts Tite's Pellets as gentle acting cathartic tablets for digestive distress. It markets them as a dinner pill improving digestion and relieving constipation or bilious headaches. The copy invites readers to mail order samples with name and address and payment by postal card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Momach
Howe
Teres Fara
Tite
Pronet
Anne
Neiling
Lecaina
Adehoss Womp
AKY Michican Tation
Buffalo
Lys
Syrup of Figs Ad Claims Comfort and Health Value
The ad touts Syrup of Figs as a pure laxative improving health by cleansing the system and aiding the liver and bowels without weakening them. It asserts broad satisfaction, medical approval, and a unique California Fig Syrup Co. product identity, warning against substitutes and noting packaging details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne
California Fig Syrup Co
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China
Tisa
Jaasin Tatnon
Taylor
Africa
Yhysician
Mery
Sh Jayne
Gardiner
Ures
Treed
Tadoe
Flacd
Plitas Care
Walter Baker & 66
Gsecoras
Walter Bakes
Horchester, Mass
Bolton Hall
Mater Laree
Coleridge
Tard Coke
Blackstone
A. Fronde
W. B. Gladstone
Tiust
Hostettec
Fortifien
Bysiong
Dad Bastens
Catarch
Tyhing Hall
Cheney
Ohio
Truaz
Whalesale
Toledo
Resaw & Manyis
William Stafford
Stafford
Fifa
Aurain
Norwich Conn. Sun
Frank Crumb
South Plymouth
Dalkins
Mig. Co
Philadelphia
Sellen Nail
Tur National Department of Agriculture
Fife
Gilkey Rewmeckien Sey SF
Scott
Emil
Shey Eever
Ramphiel
Euiodeion, Free, Scott & Bowne
N.Y
Ac of
BIOS
Canton
Mass
W.L. DougLas
W. L. Douglas
Addas
Cartlan
Kew
York
Kiley ST
Boston
Assiaiaal
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