Astonishing Change in Four Years: Detroit to Congress
Detroit lawyer recalls Charles Voorhees son of the Tadiana Senator rising from poverty in Detroit 1881 to Washington Territory congressman elect in 1884. The tale covers early acting efforts, hardship, marriage to Miss Baubis, and aid from his father, ending with his unexpected election.
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Detroit Post
Charles 3. Voorhees
Washington Territory
Detroit
Michigan Exchings
Young Yourbess
Hamlet
Indianapolis
John Mcwallough
Aniayer
Voorhees
McCullough
van Baalen
Voor
Lee
Actuf
Washington
Beauty of America rose gains national buzz in Washington
The new rose variety Beauty of America from historian Bancroft's grounds draws interest as a tiny neglected plant grown from seeds yields a fortune. A florist bought the plant five years ago for seventy five cents and now sells sprouts to New York and Philadelphia, with plants priced high and ready for export. Reports say Sunset and Bennett varieties have already earned substantial sums. Washington Star.
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Washington
Bancroft
America
New York
Philadelphia
Cure for skin disease touted by Curt Cura Resolvent
A杂 fragment lists testimonials praising Cure Cure Resolvent and Cure Cure products for skin ailments and malaria. It mentions a customer weight gain and neck sores cured by Cuticura remedies, with multiple endorsements from individuals in various locations.
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A. C. Arentrue
Vincennes
Ind
Potter Drug and’ Creatcar Co
Boaten
WHEN SUMMER COMES AND OLD HAIR RESTORERS
A fragmentary ad page notes seasonal lines and medical tonics. Rev S P Lewis praises Parker's Tonic for debility while doctors praise Dr Hing's New Discovery for Consumption. Barber Bros. offers Dr. Jones Red Clover Tonic for dyspepsia and malaria cures. A Jenkins interview mentions Parker Hair Balsam as harmless and effective for gray hair.
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Columbus
Rev
S. BP. Lewis
Eighth Street Haptist Church
Toula
Parker
Gad Jenkins
Ferro-Phosphorsted Elixir of Caliinya advertised in period ad
Hezerd & Co. New York promote Ferro Phosphorsted Elixir of Caliinya as a preventive against fever and ague and as a tonic for recovering patients. The advertisement claims it has no equal and is sold by all druggists in the best tonics.
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Jersey City
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Chemists
New York
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Ray Certkin
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Rehenck
Engina
Dalais
A. T. Stewart & Co
Dil
United States
Steele. & Price
Chicago
St. Louis
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Allen
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