Miscellaneous 19th Century Notes and Anecdotes
A jumble of historical curiosities and biographical tidbits includes dison Brown, son of a Harvers hero, living in Pasadena. J. Mo Avery's death in New Orleans and salt mine lore from Avery Island. remarks on polar exploration survival rates and a proposed Atlanta hotel backed by Mr. Flagler. Also noted are Dr. Gatling still inventing, General Pike’s move to Washington, a Chattanooga dentist losing a diamond to a patient’s throat, and Albert Werner Peuseb’s anatomy knowledge at age five. Additional items cover Sarah Bernhardt’s name origin and religion, Julian Hawthorne’s chicken farming, Grant Allen’s Canada-England life, a Downey editor’s legal trouble, a pre-flood Miss Jones guest, and aging Sir Provo Wallis’s centenarian status with a Shannons-era note on the Chesapeake.
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Dison Brown
Harvers
Percy
Pasadena
Cal
Corey
J. Mo Avery
New Orleans
Avery Island
Teisst
Flagler
Standard Oil
Atlanta
Ponce de Heon
St Augustine
E. Gatling
Albert Pike
Alexandria
Washington
Albert
Werner Peuseb
Sarah
Bernhardt
Rosine
Julian Hawthorne
Lone Island
Grant Allen
Canada
England
A Downey
Kennedy Medical Discovery claims cures for old ulcers and tumors
Donald Kennedy of Roxbury Massachusetts advertises a medical remedy named Kennedy's Medical Discovery. It is said to cure deep seated ulcers, inward tumors and various skin diseases except certain conditions. The price is $1.50 and it is sold by druggists across the United States and Canada.
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Kennedy
U. S
Canada
United States
Treasury
New York
The
New York. Post
London
Chicago
Boston
Omaha Bee
Fluctuations in Live Stock Markets Signal Grass-Rich Odds
Reports from Dallas and Kansas outline wheat prospects and cattle trade trends. Wheat in Kansas shows a record harvest potential with 2.9 million acres and forecasts of 58 million bushels. Beef prices edge up while ranchers push fattening schedules amid rains improving pasturage and grazing prospects.
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Chicigo-singa Mareh
Buenos Ayers
Senate
South Dakota
Kansas
The
Texas Journal
North Dakota
State Commissioner of Agriculture and Labor
Texas Live Stock Journal
Tea
Tke
Hankey Bros
Boise City
Idaho
Tamestemn
Nld
St. Paul
Bozeman
Yellowstone River
Glendive
Cannonball River
Fort Yates
Missouri
Jamestown
Minneapolis
Wall Street Daily News
Period Medley: Home Cures and Market News
An assortment of items appears including a Syrup of Figs laxative claim praising its gentle effect on kidneys and liver, a note on England’s yacht market with a £4500 build sold for less, Parker of Fredonia endorsing Hall’s Catarrh Cure, a tuberculin project update, Atlas mountain lion commentary, Sapolio soap slogan, and a Butler County accident report with a broken arm casualty.
Castoria Advertising Recalled Phrase From Childhood
The verse traces an old advertising claim about Castoria as a remedy from childhood to motherhood, noting repeated use across life stages and its lasting presence in early 20th century consumer memory.
Prune crop in Southern California cited as a failure
The report notes heavy rain in Southern California causing prune crops to drop. Mentions a dubious patent remedy and a winery forecast, plus Piso’s Cure for Consumption advertised in 25 cent form. Also references a Paris newspaper exhibition with 6 000 journalism specimens.
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California
Piso
Paris
Dr. Pierce Favorite Prescription Promises Relief for Women
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female disorders including periodical pains prolapse bearing down sensations and weakness. It claims to restore strength to the system and uterine organs, preserve youth and is guaranteed satisfaction with money-back return.
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Pierce
August Flower touted as universal dyspepsia cure
An old advertisement extols August Flower as a universal remedy for dyspepsia and stomach liver issues. It asserts twenty years of local beginnings, a vast national presence, and claims the product cures dyspepsia with simple, honest action as a reason for its efficacy. The copy credits A.B. Green of Woodbury as sole agent.
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Shannon
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Donald Kennedy
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Big Brother
Streat & Smith
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Little
New York Weekly
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Street and Smith
Gord
Parker
Fredonia
N.Y
Hall
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Atlas Mountains
Butler County
Pennsylvania
Tsious
Raby
Castoria
Miss
Dottie
Dr. Kittie
Arch St. Pata
Emma
Haley & Chase
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Beirenci
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Sarl Bank
Storm Ging
Tameyab
Wales
Specifeg
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Wetmedias
Chicsese
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Aries
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Ming
Els Bagler
Ennyroyal
Sas
Eadlen Ask
Denessey
Enke
Pink Wraapers
Art Jancerey
Ramus
Partia Tatinouials
Relfief
Cao Testimanian
Namie Fries
Cuichesteor Solit
Ainglong Scourterfelte TA
Mead Res BP Ladioa
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Madiann & Aware Phiendedphea
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