Prices A Century Ago in Philadelphia Markets
A discussion of Charles William Johnson’s 100 year old volume The Stranger in Aameries and its notes on Philadelphia markets. It covers wartime price controls, butter, tea, coffee, and meat costs, market regulation, and the quality of produce in Market Street around 1807.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles William Johnson
Philadelphia
Jason
Market Street
New York
Burlington
New Jersey
England
Ireland
London
Real Wonderland Healing With Dr King’s New Discovery
In Mound City Mrs E D Clapp recounts a severe illness in her son with exhausting coughing every five minutes. After starting Dr King’s New Discovery the boy recovered fully, with the remedy touted as a guarantee for coughs colds and throat and lung ailments. Sold by C P Barber & Son for one dollar, trial bottle offered.
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South Dakota
Mound City
E.D. Clapp
Jas
Tier Son
C. P. Barber & Son Dragant
Foley's Honey and Tar Cleared by National Food Safety
Notice touts Foley's Honey and Tar as free from opiates and harmful drugs, approved as a safe remedy for children and adults. Also mentions a poem with Byron misquotation and lecturer usage, plus a poetic excerpt about the sea and human ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Barber & Son
Giants Pitch Return Stirs Old Friends Note
Dummy Taylor works on a farm near Baldwin this fall as he prepares for a comeback with the New York Giants. Old friends learn he plans to pitch again, offering a glimpse of a veteran player back in spring training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Taylor
New York Giants
Baldwin
Pain Cure Claim From Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
An advertisement touts Dr Thomas's Eclectric Oil as the strongest and cheapest pain remedy. The copy markets it as a household remedy in America for 25 years, though the text is fragmentary and promotional in tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
America
Barry Sedgwick Buried in Sunday Funeral Services
The funeral for Harry Sedgwick was held Sunday afternoon with many friends in attendance. His death followed a period of illness and fainting spells. For years he worked in the city restaurant business, later ran his own venture, and in recent years farmed in Grant township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Sedgwick
Mr. Sedgwick
Harry
Chris Epley
Grant Town Ship
Foley’s Honey and Tar touted as asthma cure claims
An advertisement asserts Foley’s Honey and Tar cures asthma deemed hopeless. Mrs Adolph Buesing of Davenport credits a twelve year battle with severe cold and neglect for asthma, claiming one fifty cent bottle fully cured her after gradual relief failed. Barber & Son notes confusion between a girl playing classical music or a piano out of tune.
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Foley
Adolph Buesing
West Third
Davenport
Ows
Barber & Son
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Endorsed By Merchant
O S Woolever, a leading Leftaysville merchant, recalls curing his piles twenty years ago with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The ad guarantees relief for sores, wounds, burns or abrasions and lists 25 cents at P Barber and Son's drug store.
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O.S. Woolever
Leftaysville
Bucklen
P. Barber & Son
Will G Johnson Sails to Brazil as Missionary for Presbyterian Board
Will G Johnson leaves home to serve as a missionary in Bahia Brazil under the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions. He will sail from New York on December 5 bound for Bahia a 200000 population city on the Brazilian coast to study the language while beginning evangelism and church extension work.
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Will G. Johnson
Brazil
Presbyterian Board of Foreign’ Missions
New York
Bahia
Will
Lawrence Couple Wed in Quiet Nov 4 Ceremony
Miss Mabel Harley daughter of Mr and Mrs John Basil Harley of 903 North Eleventh street and Mr Elmer Frank Manter of Joplin Missouri were married Sunday November 4 at 4 30 pm Rev Marion XN Waldrip of the M EB Church South officiating The ceremony took place in a parlor with guests served by Miss Mavie Curtain and Miss Bessie Krone provided music The wedding was small with only family and Thursday Club members present Decorations were pink and white with roses and ferns A formal supper followed and the couple planned a wedding trip to Joplin Missouri They wore brown tailored outfits Miss Harley attended by Maud Hunter Pauline Curtain and Bess Krone among others The couple sent many friends to the depot to wish them well The Southwest American reported this local society wedding.
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Mabel Harley
John Basil Harley
North Eleventh Street
Elmer Frank Manter
Joplin
Marion XN. Waldrip
M. EB. Shurch
South
Mavie Curtain
Bessie Krone
Harley
Hunter
Fred
Hyide
Gow
Miss Curtain
Maud Hunter
Madee Beale
Pauline Curtain
Bess Krone
Lawrence
Kan
Samwel G. Merrill
van Buren
Sian C. Harris
Little Rock
M Nipple
Metchell
Albert Balluck
Southard
Ami
Ken Taylor
George Sengel
Jack Billingsley
Will Beale
Whittaker
Daisy Brenner
Betts Brenner
Muriel Brenner
Waeie Curbin
Celia Woolard
Musette Adams
Foley's Kidney Cure Promises Health Through Vital Organs
An advertising claim urges readers that health hinges on functioning kidneys and kidneys control bladder health. It promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney and bladder diseases and as a tonic to strengthen kidneys, asserting protection against Bright's disease and diabetes. The message ends with a partial, scanned attribution to Barber & Sen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Barber
Sen
Miss Coltrane Damages Awarded in Topeka Suit
Miss Ella Cul leane was awarded 1700 damages after a Santa Fe collision in Topeka. The case arose from a previous injury to Miss Coltrane in a slipping car incident. Coltrane is related to Mrs. L M Spray. A local ad copy mentions Dean's Regulats as providing mild bowel regulation by George B. Krause of Altona Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Coltrane
Ella Culleane
Topeka
Santa Fe
LM. Spray
Milan Opera Company to Open in Kansas City Season
The Milan Opera Company arrives in Kansas City for six performances at Convention Hall starting December 1. The all Italian troupe features about two hundred performers, a large chorus, ballet, and forty musicians. Notable artists include Adelina Parovani, Signorini, and Pimaxzoni. Ticket prices range from 50 cents to $2.00, with modern Pagliacci to Verdi’s Il Trovatore on the program. Performance dates span December 4 to December 7 with assorted matinee and evening shows.
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Kansas City
Milan
Adelina Parovani
American
Signorini
Pimazzoni
Convention Hall
Cavalleria Rusticana
Migon
Favorite Prescription Promoted as Women Health Aid
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women's health, claiming it strengthens the system for childbirth and supports normal nervous and reproductive function. It emphasizes its safe, non alcoholic composition and lists endorsements from medical authorities, offering free testimonials by card or letter. Also promotes Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pelletts for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Sk. V. Pierce
Who Will Be Agent At Santa Fe A Board Search
The Santa Fe canvasses for an agent to replace Geo C Bailey with a new man likely to arrive soon. Ed Hult, a four year freight department worker, has strong support from business leaders and the public. A relief man is assisting temporarily as a wider candidate may be chosen. Dyspepsia is noted with Burdock Blood Bitters promoted as a tonic.
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Santa Fe
Geo. C. Bailey
Bailey
Ed. Hult
Wult
Lane
Hult
Uew Department
Law- J
Elks Memorial Services Recap With Eloquent Addresses
The Lawrence lodge of Elks held its annual Memorial Services at 3 20 p m. Dr W L Burdick gave a scholarly address on right living and paying tribute to departed brothers. Dr Ins spoke on Nelson O Stevens. Morse paid tribute to Gold TH Wheeler and Schall eulogized Theodore Pochler. Music by a quartet: Mrs Straffon Miss Tusten Mr Asher and Mr Copley.
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Lawrence Lodge of Elks
Gold TH. Wheeler
B. Schall
Theodore Pochler
Mrs. Straffon
Miss Tusten
Messrs
Asher
Copley
Haskell Week of Thanksgiving Activities At Sas Kell
Last week at Sas Kell featured a series of illustrated talks on the life of Christ with Miss Weiss narrating the Bible story. Prof Dyche gave an Esquites lecture illustrated with pictures and Ms. Os Olney spoke at Thanksgiving chapel services. The week closed with a social dinner and a Chicago Concert trio appearances. Miss Robbins resigned as music teacher and will move to Chicago with her sister. Mr Maurice Peairs of South Dakota visited Superintendent H L B Peairs.
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Saskell
Christ
Miss Weiss
Evenimg
Dyche
Olney
Chicago
Ida Mitchell
Kansas City
Kansas
H. B. Peairs
Friedman
Robbins
Maurice Peairs
South Dekota
Texan Wonder Claims Kidney Health Benefits
Advertisement-style claim touts Texan Wonder as a remedy to kidney bladder and rheumatic issues. Promotes a two month treatment for one dollar sold by mail through a drug distributor. Provides a testimonial request addressed to Dr E W Hall at 2926 Olive Street St Louis.
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Pistor
E.W. Hall
Olive
Masque Play Promises Notable University Production
The Masque club presents a university stage event to Thursday and Friday audiences featuring well known campus figures. Cast includes Oliver West, Aidin Weatherly, Tom Weatherby, Edward Marsh, Ret. Lynn Langley, and more, with emphasis on merit and fit for dramatic roles amid a rigorous selection process.
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Iwular
Japore
Oliver West
Harekd Bozell
Aidin Weatherly
Vaillance
Tom Weatherby
Arnold Hoffman
Edward Marsh
Brock Pemberton
Lynn Langley
Will Peery
What Caused the Panic and Other Holiday Essays
December issue of Everybodys Magazine presents major discussions by Lyman Z. Gage Thomas W. Lawson and others on the Panic cause and a symposium on What is a Good Man. Shaw critiques America in Natives of Villagers with color plates and fiction features include Tarkingtons The Guest of Quesnay and eight short stories among poems by Mitchell Noyes and others.
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Everybody's Magazine
Lyman Z. Gage
Thomas W. Lawson
Prof
W. G. Sumner
Stuyvesant Fish
James J. Will
Bryan W. Tolt
Avehlashep Ireland
Count Katsura
Jtated
I. G. Wells
Edwardworth Ross
America
Americans
George Bernard Shaw
Hig
Shaw
Sferbert XII
Cassum
Casson
Vance Thompson
Andrew, Castaigne
Wage Ballin
I. C. Tanner
Will Irwin
Sagonel McChord Crothers
Quesnay
Eleanor Iillowell Abbott
O. Henry
Julia Kennett
Arthur Stringer
Porter Emerson Browne
Edwin L. Sabin
Alphonse Courlander
Dr. S. Weir Mitchell
Alfred Noyes
Sarah XII. Cleghorn
Helen Huntington
A girl’s best defence and a confidant mother
The remark stresses that sympathy from a mother cannot replace ready money. It notes spendthrifts lack common ground with prudent individuals, warning against relying on sentiment instead of financial prudence.
Atlantic Monthly December issue preview highlights authors and topics
The December issue features seven major articles by Frank Jewett Mather Agnes Deans Cameron A Minnie Herts Charles F Pete Bliss and Agnes Repplier plus reviews by William Allan Neilson Ferris Greenslet and fiction by Alice Brown Martha B Dunn and Marie Goetschius The set includes The Future of Our Waters The Art Museum for the People and Whittier for Today with poetry and a Contributors Club lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Athentic
Ly Dictar
Mathews
San Art Museum
Frank Jewett Mather
Agnes Deans Cameron
Canada
A. Minnie Herts
Charles F. Pete
Bliss
Whittier
Alert Pueley
Ftosé MacLeod
Alice Brown
Fanny Kemble Johnson
Martha B. Dunn
Virgil
Maine
M. Baptiste
Marie Goetehius
William John Hopkins
John HB
the Manger
Chester Firkins
John Erskine
Chrysalis
Turgenieff
Real Estate Transfers in Lawrence Kansas Deeds Filed
Ulysses G Weideman and wife transfer lots 11 and 12 in Add No 8 North Lawrence to Frank Anderson. William A McQuiston transfers East 91 feet of lot 146 Kentucky Street to Harry Hi Miller for 1 dollar and 250 cents. The text notes a legal disclaimer about a right that transfers with property.
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Ulysses G. Weideman
Lawrence
Frank Anderson
North
William A. McQuiston
Harry Hi. Miller
Kentucky St
Lawrence Kansas
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
Ad copy extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as the great kidney remedy. Claims include easing back pain, urinary issues, and drink or liquor related problems. Encourages sample bottle and free book by mail from Kilmer & Co Binghamton NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binge
Sshamton
N.Y
German Cement Exports Boost U S Construction Estimates
The Daily Consular Reports note German cement exports to the United States by major works with a joint stock capital near $22 million yielding about $2.1 to $2.5 million in interest. Growth ties to rising building activity and earthquake-driven demand, with imports from Britain and Germany aiding U S construction during a peak building era. C Wy Miller of Hays was mentioned as being between trains last Wednesday.
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Hugh Pitenirn
Hanburg
Geymany
Piteairn
San Francisco
Valparaiso
Great Britain
Germany
U. S
C. Wy. Miller
Hays
Ellis
Electric Bitters credited with curing multiple illnesses
Abraham Brown of Winterton New York says doctors mis diagnosed him heart disease kidney trouble blood poison stomach and liver trouble yet none helped. His wife advised Electric Bitters claiming one bottle did more good than five doctors. Guaranteed for stomach liver kidney complaints by O P Barber Son druggists.
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Abraham Brown
Winterton
N. Y
O. P. Barber & Son
Orino Urino Laxative ad and final settlement notice
An old ad promotes Orino Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup claiming permanent relief for habitual constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels without irritation. The Topeka Journal quips about tainted money, while other lines advertise Dvan's Ointment for skin itching. A notice of final settlement reports Fred E Deskine as executor of Christopher Deskins estate in Douglas County Kansas with a December 21, 1907 appointment for final accounting.
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Orino
Barber & Son
Firet
Lawrence Daily Journal
Christopher Deskins
Douglas County
Kansas
Tate
Fred E Deskine
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Dean
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