Lucknow Hero recalls the 1857 relief of Lucknow
A veteran recounts the Lucknow siege and the 1857 relief march from Calcutta to the relief of Lucknow with General Hope Grant and Sir Colin Campbell. He describes marching 680 miles from Cawnpore, the fall of the residency, Havelock’s dysentery death, and his own wound without pension.
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China
Africa
Cape
India
Cape of Good Hope
England
Cawnonr
Cawnour
Hope Grant
Colin Gampbell
Rew
Ged
Alombaugh
Havelock
Lucknow
America
Chicago
Balaklava
Henry Awrentice
Lenry
Campbell
A Land of Napht ha. Inflammable Nature of Baku W ells
A vivid description from the Pal Mall Gazette on Baku in the Caspian region where naphtha erupts from earth and flows freely. The report notes lakes of seething naphtha, widespread gas jets, dangerous flares, and the desolate, smoke-filled Black Town where naphtha is distilled into benzine and kerosene, fueling furnaces and railways despite strict regulations.
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Baku
Baku ‘Uu
Caspian
Bomay
Gujerat
Batoum
Shahia
Peter the Great
Dante
Russia
Pal
Mall Gazette
Indian Herb Rheumatism Cure Story from McMurray Pa
A letter from Lizzie A. McMvenny of McMurray, Washington County, Pennsylvania, praises James Anderson’s Indian herb rheumatism cure. She reports severe prior pain and stomach issues, says two weeks of use brought near cure, and urges others to send for circulars and testimonials from Indiana, Pennsylvania.
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Tecan
Lizzie A. McMvenny
James Anderson
Indiana
California tour by Golden Gate Special via Pennsy Railroad
California tour details offer a personally conducted trip by the Golden Gate Special leaving New York Philadelphia and Pittsburg February 16 with stops including Great Mammoth Cave New Orleans and Salt Lake City Four weeks on the Pacific Coast with round trip rate 335 from east of Pittsburg plus 125 for four weeks additional. An experienced chaperon accompanies lady tourists. For itineraries contact 1196 Broadway New York or Geo W Boyd Broad Street Station Philadelphia. A six room house and lot in Fourth ward Indiana Pa is offered for sale in good condition in a buust new neighborhood inquire at PROGRESS No 965 West Oak Street Indiana Pa.
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California
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Golden Gate
Great Mammoth Cave
New Orleans
Pacific Coast
Salt Lake City
Colorado Springs
Garden of the Gods
Denver
Chicago
Pullman
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Broadway
Geo W. Boyd
Broad Street
Fourth Ward
Indiana
West Oak Steet
Beurvine Skin Purifier Promises Seamless Complexion
Advert suggests Beurvine as a superior skin purifying soap for toilet and bath, promising dandruff, pimples, and chapped hands relief. Sold in Indiana Pa by local grocers and shaving parlors, priced 25u per box. Also promotes No-To-Bac tobacco cure with claims of strength and vitality, offered by Sterling Kennedy Co.
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Indiana
J. B. Hinds
R. M. Morris
Fred Selig
Sterling Kennedy Co
Chicago
New York
Stitch Woman and Doctor Pierce Prescription
A sew workers health appeal urges strong, healthy organs and cautions misdiagnosis by local doctors. It promotes Dr. R V Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a reputed cure for feminine ailments and cites a female patient testimonial about recovery after using the product and Pleasant Pellets for bowel issues.
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R. V. Pierce
Invalids
Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Mystic Cure promises rapid relief for rheumatism
An advertisement claims a “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia works in one to three days. It asserts the remedy removes the cause and disease with the first dose bringing great benefit. Sold by T. E Hillehiand and Lletrick Bros. druggists in Indiana, Pa.
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T. E Hillehiand
Lletrick Bros., Druggists
Indiana
Pennsylvania Railroad Schedule In Effect May 24 1807
Board of Commissioners to sit as Board of Revision to raise or lower the above Assessments on Tuesday February 1 1898, where all interested will be heard. Attest J W Neal Clerk. Himam Stuchell C F Murray M H Henry Commissioners.
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Board of Commissioners
Himam Stuchell
C. F. Murray
M. H. Henry
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Advertisement
An old advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a wonderful medical discovery. It claims the product acts gently on kidneys liver and bowels, cleanses the system and dispels colds headaches fever biliousness and constipation. Boxes are sold by druggists for 10 23 or 40 cents.
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Shicago
Ravelock
Fohieh
Light Brigade
Scotland
Dir
McNally
Castoria
Utkin
Penon Sylvania Railroad
Hegons
Mary W. M. Falcones
Chambers’ Journal
Caletoria
Indiana, Pa
J. N. Cochran & CO
Plumville
Penn
New York Life Insurance Company
H. J. Alisman
Farmers’ Bank
John G. Cameron
Davis
Chricago
N. K. Fairbank Company
St. Louis
Boston
Hamilton
Endiana, PenwnMa
Indiana County
J. W. Neal
Bealy
AULA
Ana
We Mets
Graceton
Rugh
Black Lick
Smith
E's
Blairsgill Blairevill
Cokeville
Blairsville
Ace
Ace No
Lve
Blacklick
Omer
Butler
Blatrsville
Altoons
Pitrseore
Thos. E. Watt
Fifth Avenue
Smithfield Street
J. B. Hutchinson
Allegheny Valley
R.R
Wendbees
Niagara Express
West Penn Junction
Kittanning
Oil City
Titusville
Pittsb
Beeerenes
Weat Penn Junction
Slpo Amstrong
Buffalo Express
Pittsbure
Dpe Banks
Pr Blacklick
Gan Emlenton Accom
1St Ward
West Penn Junctio
Emlenton
Kittanning Accom
Junction
Brushvalley
Buffington
Corry
Ssouth Green
Oi! City
Titusville Express
Oi City
Southern Express
Kittannin
Kittannine
Mana West
Lave
Oper
Kittanni
Corry Accom
Rayne
Saltsburg Fee
Pittaburge
Smicksburg
David
Wheatfield Wes
White
Young
Isaac Beck
North Sixth Street
Penn’a
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