Golden Medical Discovery Promises Blood Purity and Vitality
An early 20th century promotional item touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a natural tonic and blood purifier. It claims to strengthen the stomach, liver, and kidneys, with alcohol-free extract and testimonials from users in Tacoma and Buffalo.
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Dr. Pierce
Pr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
The
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N.Y
Prac
Pierce
Golden Medical
N. Y
H. Gaddis
South
Tanna Avenue
Tacoma
Wash
Trains Schedules and Political Snippets From Jefferson Texas
The item lists West and East bound railway timetables for Texas and nearby agents M P O Coxon and hazards, with No 221 223 No 222 224 trains and times. It also notes an appropriation request of 26 million for the Panama Canal, debate on canal type, Roosevelt and Cleveland mentions, and crop seed promises from Congress. It ends with retirements and political quips about senators Smoot Clark and a Kansas cattle issue.
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Canal Commission
Doan's Kidney Pills Help Mrs Goodman in Texas Case
EL Goodman of Jefferson Texas reports his wife suffered dull back pain and irregular kidney secretions. After using Doan's Kidney Pills sourced from J F Crow Drug Co the back and kidney troubles improved and have not returned. Sold by dealers nationwide at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember Doan's.
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Peuera
EL. Goodman
Lafayette and
Walnut Sts
Jefferson
Texas
Dean
J. F. Crow Drug Co
United States
Doan’s
Parcel post reform and mail law overhaul debated in congress
Discussion centers on creating a parcels post for lighter packages and reining in mail laws considered outdated. A seven member commission would tackle classed mail rates while protecting presses. alongside, commentary on denatured alcohol tax and diplomatic precedence in a culinary exhibition. Local snips note Senate fights, trust influence, and a Massachusetts gypsy moth quip about beans and onions.
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England
France
Germany
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Austria
Italy
Congress
Senate
House
Post Office Department
Postoffic Department
Central to face fare cut claim at 21.3 cents per mile
The proposition to reduce passenger fare returns to the original proposal with Texas Central called to justify why travel should not be priced at 21.3 cents per mile. Statewide coverage proved too large for commissioners, but if Central can carry passengers at two and one third cents, the rate may finally pass, per the Greenville Messenger.
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Texas Central
Central
Greenville Messenger
Catarrh Cure Promoted With $100 Reward Offer
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy that cures catarrh in all stages. It promises a $100 reward if the cure fails and urges sending for testimonials. The note also mentions Foley's Kidney Cure to prevent fatal kidney disease and reports a new company planning a test well near Nacogdoches.
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Ite
Hall
Hull
Pera
F. J. Cheney &Co
Toledo
Foley
J.f.crow
Disturber Asked to Buy Foley's Honey and Tar
A congregational disturbance last Sunday led to a request that the coughing culprit purchase Foley's Honey and Tar. J. F. Crow Drug Co. reports attention to the remedy. Also noted is a large group of Texas bankers traveling to Mexico on an excursion.
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Foley
J. F. Crow Drug Co
Mexico
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Claims Cure All Colds
An advertisement asserts Chamberlains Cough Remedy cures colds croup and whooping cough. The brief copy adds a responsive reader quote praising the remedy as good news from a Philadelphia press source.
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Chamberlain
Her Sound Argument About Marrying Older Husband
A young woman defends marrying a much older man over a younger suitor. She argues it is wiser to wed an old horse that can pull a load than a fool colt that prances and runs away.
Foley's Honey and Tar warning and Mineral Wells race result
Foley & Co of Chicago promote Foley's Honey and Tar as a trusted throat remedy while warning against imitations. J F Crow Drug Co Georgetown endorses the genuine product. Mineral Wells hosts a volunteer firemen's meeting where another cup was won in racing events.
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Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
J. F. Crow Drug Co
Georgetown
Mineral Wells
Sore Nipples Remedy Ad and Health Pitches
An old notice promotes Chamberlain 68 Salve for nursing mothers with instructions to wipe before the child nurses, and notes it sells for 25 cents a box. It also includes generic health ads for Burdock Blood Bitters and a drug firm. An export report from Galveston shows April totals of 10,516,421 dollars as a record.
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Galveston
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Rietors
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Vale Sts
Jefferson, Texas
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N. Express
T. Hazara
New York
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New Jersey
Cleveland
Clark
Montana
Smoot
Salt Lake City
Kansas
Christ Church
Asm
Guild
Chis. T. Conte
Methodist Church
TB. Anderson
Wome Missionary Society
Mounlay
Sp.m
Presbyterian Church
Vs A.m
RK. R
Ramary
Supt
Nwa
Hellot
Rowitt. Sa
Laws
Olack
Standard Ol
Baer
Coal Trust
California
Washington
Thees
Supreme Court
Diplomatic Corps
Aldrich
Standard Oil
Wieh
Hineat Roberts
Massachusetts
Boston
Episcopal Council For the Dhacese of
Waco
Nacogdoches
Philadelphis Prees
CAS
Beara
Bigzatore
Mattie Allen
Broadway
Augusta, Ga
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