Slave from boyhood tells of pills that cured long illness
Edward Swanson of White Rock Minnesota recounts a thirteen year battle with a crippling illness. He praises Williams Pink Pills as life changing after trying many doctors and patent medicines. He bought six boxes and regained mobility and strength, now able to work and tend to chores. The pills are sold in five cent boxes or six for thirty cents by Dr Williams Medicine Company.
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Red Wing
Minn
Republicsa
Jd Edward Swanson
White Rock
Ue County
Williama Pick
Encour Ant
Williams
Dr. Wil- Medicine Comspany
Schenectady
Soup ret in New Orleans stores offers vege soup can
A historical note from New Orleans markets describes a “soup ret” sale where a five cent purchase yields a veg soup can. The item includes cabbage, a few sprigs of parsley, one large potato, and optional seasoning in the store’s frugal offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Dee't Dreg Your Feet. men Go because the nerve centers
A garbled notice claims tobacco use harms nerves and energy, urging quitting with a money refund offer. It mentions a free address in New York City or Chicago, though the text is unclear and failing to present concrete actions or credible details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Chicaso
Fragmented 19th century notice on marriage and public opinion
A garbled article fragment discusses marriage and divorce, praising discreet separation and social norms. It references a “Cure for Consumption” ad, efforts of advocates for protection, and mentions editors and correspondents in Denver and Portland with scattered institutional names.
Missouri Silver Fight Prepares for State Democratic Convention
In Pertie Springs Missouri on Aug 5 the Democratic delegates converge to define the party stance on the money issue. With large support for free silver 16 to 1 the camp of Bland Stone and Cockrell clash over central committee control and strategy for the national delegation. Proposals to reorganize aim to secure silver majorities while avoiding a split. Bank of France signals gold decline as silver demand grows, bolstering silver advocates in Missouri.
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Pertie Springs
Democrats of
Missouri
Stone
Dick Pland
Cockrell
Bland
State Central Committee
Wand
Democratic Party
Rlind
Prevent State Committee
Silver Men Rally as Bank of France Hikes Metal Hold
New York Aug 5 The silver men stress rising metal holdings after the Bank of France increases its reserve and hints at stronger demand for silver. Analysts say the move could buoy prices and spur further buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of France
New York
Supreme Court Delivers Long Awaited Fox Case Opinion
San Francisco August 5 The California Supreme Court issues the delayed ruling in Fox versus Hale and Norcross Mining Nevada Mill and Mining Levy Alvinza Hayward and others The lower court judgment partly affirmed and partly reversed The trial traced to 1890 with the 1891 proceedings and a 1902 submission The court reduced damages and cleared some directors of liability while leaving ore milling damages to a future trial under the opinion directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upreme Court of California
San Francisco
Supreme Court
M. W. Fox
Hale and Norcross Mining Company
Nevada Mill and Mining Company
H. M. Levy
Alvinza Hayward
Hebbard
Hale & Norcross Company
Fox
Yes
Alvingzt Hayward
W.S. Hobart
Nevada
Milla
Levy
Entir Aste Reynard
Columbia Run Speed Record Reported by Captain Sumner
The official log of the Columbia shows a six day twenty three hour forty nine minute Atlantic crossing. Coal used 1,474 tons and 1,180 pounds. drafts forward twenty six feet three inches aft twenty five feet six inches. The captain cites boiler unreliability, heavy labor aboard, and crew fatigue as factors. Pass Assistant Engineer Bevington was injured before departure.
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Washington
Sumner
Columbia
Atlantic
Navy Department
New York
Bevington
Southampton
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Boy Hood
Bem
W. BR. Williams
Antioch
Thay Ie
Arkants
Morris & Whitrhga Cooper Building
Denver
Colorado
Portland, Or
Missuuri
Bank of Frannce
Sumer
Department
Hood
Hood’s Pills
Empire Mfg. Co
Quincy Lil
Whiteley Binder
L. A. Watkins Mnose
Wazee
Denver, , Col
Nate Pines
Phila. Pa
Dolar
Endon
THE
Whim Co
TEE
Denver, Colo
Queen City
Curtis St
DR. Gunn
Noel
Rample
Philadelphia
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