Favorite Prescription and early medical outreach in the 1900s
An historical passage describes a physician who rode long distances to treat patients and promote Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. It details the herb-based remedy, its laboratory production in Buffalo, and claims of efficacy for women's health. Testimonials note dramatic health improvements and a call to obtain the Common Sense Medical Adviser. The piece also discusses fever quarantine in the Texas region and enforcement across borders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perio Ty
Buffalo
N. Y
Churie
Pierce
R. Pierce
HS. Jones
Forest N.C
RO W. Pierce
Common Sense Medical Adviser
R. V. Pierce
Thuffalo
Interstate Sentinel
Texas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Mexico
Rainier ascent by expo visitors near Portland
A party of about 200 people including Hast visitors climbed Mt Rainier in Washington about 100 miles from the Lewis and Clark Exposition. The climb, lasting several days, is enjoyed by participants. More parties plan Mt Hood expeditions during the Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hast
Mt. Rainier
Washington
Portland
Mt. Hood
Jefferson Jimplecute Local Paper Notice and Mailing Info
The Jefferson Jimplecute announces publication from Austin and Vale Streets Jefferson Texas dated Saturday August 26 1905. It notes second class mail matter entry and copies available at the office individually or by the dozen with regular mailed circulation until canceled and arrears paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Vale Sts
Jefferson, Texas
Jefferson
Texas
Railway Time Card Texas & Pacific Bound and East Bound
Rail time card lists multiple trains with numbers and schedules from Jefferson Texas. Local agents R T Hazann and P O Connors note mail and express departures, Cannon Ball service, night and day trains across east and west bounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas & Pacific
G. N
Ae Express
A.m
G.N. Express
Cannon Ball
Hazann
Jefferson
Texas
Church Directory and Local Political Notes
The directory lists Methodist services with Rev J W Holt and various church activities including Sunday 1 a m and 7 50 pm services and weekday meetings. It also notes a North Carolina moonshine quip and mentions A P Barrett of Fannin County running for Congress amid statewide delegate efforts for a national immigration conference in New York on December 6 and 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
J. W. Holt
Galbbuth School
Sehluter
Tudor League
Woman's Zone Missionary Society
Orst
Dabirday
New York
National Civic Federation
Mosquito Stripes Warn Against Yellow Fever in Philadelphia
A historical note warns that Philadelphia’s unrest may pause while grafters are punished, but the yellow fever risk remains tied to stripe markings on mosquitos. Citizens are urged to inspect mosquitoes before bites to prevent illness.
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement from Texas Shoemaker
A Texas shoemaker from Longview, Q C Bradburn, reports years of back pain and irregular kidney secretions. After one box of Dean's Kidney Pills, he says pain stopped and kidney action regulated. He cites others in Jetson with similar results and urges inquiries at The J F Crow Drug Co. in Longview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Q. C. Bradburn
Longview
Texas
Jetson
J. F. Crow Drug Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dean’s
J. F Crow Drug Co
Reader Letter Urges Local Support to Save Sabinal Enterprise
A Sabinal Sentinel note condemns residents who order goods from San Antonio, arguing such acts erode home businesses and threaten the town. It cites a man’s offsite article, mocks San Antonio printing, and urges buying locally to sustain Sabinal and nearby areas. The piece also mentions New York’s horse car lines, viewing them as provincial but improving urban progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
San Antonio
Maverick Clarke
Met&s
Uvalde County
Sabinal
Sabinal Sentinel
Mixed 1905 ad notices and testimonials blur local commerce
A jumble of early 20th century notices includes a Ten Dollar reward offer and claims for Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials from Toledo merchants, medical remedy ads, a state revenue forecast for Arkansas, and farm practicality notes.
September Woman's Home Companion features serials and fashion
The September issue highlights The Silver Pin detective serial and Hyslop's Unknown Ghost Stories, plus knitting, fashion pages, star photography with unpublished stage pictures, dog pictures, Holland's Young Queen, and a Loyd puzzle page. It notes five short stories and a Norau fairy tale, with Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets advertised as a health remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Hyslop
Holland
Sam Loyd
Max Nordau
Crowell Publishing Company
Springfield
Ohio
Cream separator gains foothold in the South
The cream separator is slowly advancing into the region, with farmers expecting greater prosperity once fully established. The note highlights anticipated economic benefits and the shift in agricultural practice as adoption spreads.
Mata Mosquito promises safer living in malaria lands
An old notice touts Mata Mosquito as a perfume like repellent claimed to keep mosquitoes away and deter fevers in tropical regions. The catalog promotes mail order access from Arthur Peter & Co. Louisville Kentucky with 10 and 45 cent sizes and postage paid delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
New Orleans
Arthur Peter & Co
Louigville
How to Toughen Boys
A guidance note advising parents to overprotect their sons by always backing them in any dispute with teachers, claiming such behavior will ruin the boy and push him toward a life of misbehavior and crime.
Peculiar Disappearance Prompts Patent Pill Endorsement
J D Runyan of Butlerville C says his indigestion and biliousness disappeared with Dr King s New Life Pill claimed to cure dizziness sour stomach headache and constipation price 25c guaranteed at any drug store The Frisco railway erected a giant 400 foot sign on a Wichita mountains peak readable five miles away Also Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets advertised for sick headache sold by W J Sedberry and a note on money saving through avoiding pocket holes.
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J. D. Runyan
Butlerville, C
The
Frisco Railway
Wichita Mountains
Oklahoma
Also Mentioned on This Page
Taylor & Taylor
Estrera
Rietors
Elie
Church Directory
Miss Tarbell
Rockafeller
United States Senate
North Carolina
Mr. Luther Burbank
A. P. Barrett
Fannin County
B. Randell
Hogg
Philadelphia
Cner
Hall
F. J
Cheney & Os
Toledo
Cheney
Irs
From Warning Kisnan & Many i Wholesale
Dragpiste
Austin Tribune
Pacahontas
Ark
Chamberlain
W. J. Sedberry
Yytssay UM Funs
Greenville Banner
FRUIT
Tin
Brambert
King
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