Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Ad Sparks Debate
An aging advertisement sparking controversy touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for “weak women” and “sick women,” with sensational medical claims and testimonials. The fragmented copy mixed with local notices mentions medical elixirs, a collapsed awning, a new Warteldex catalog, and a funeral service notice for Dr. W. S. Bung, all in a period style resemble a bustling 19th century town page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terce
Pierce
Melia
Maya Mies
Jieliscitt
Tewsville
Merce
Overland Limited to California Offers Luxurious Union Pacific Train
Apmira Beresford praises the 165 hour transit between Missouri River and San Francisco aboard the Overland Limited. The finely equipped service features Double Drawing Room Palace Sleepers, Dining Cars, Library and Barber stops, and la carte meals amid steam heat and wine light. City agents J. Ross and J. T. Shanklin advertise timetable and depot details.
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Union Pacific
Missouri River
San Francisco
Apmira Beresford
Union Pacifix
Sore Prise Ln
J. & Ross
J. T. Shanklin
U, 7
Depot
Agaots
Target Practice Report From Kansas National Guard Regt
Major Adna G Clack compiles a consolidated target practice report for the Kansas National Guard regiment. It lists each company with captain, high man, scores, totals, averages, attendance, and medals won, noting improvements and qualifed sharpshooters across Companies H C E F L G K A I and field operations. The report urges legislative support for encampment expenses and highlights high-range participation and medal counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrego
Adna G Clarks
Iba First Regiment
KNG
Elliot F Hook
L. Topham
AL Hitchens
Highman
Frank Parmisy
Myron G. Brown
Myron G Brown
Chase Watto
Chas Waste
Ira
Atendance
Medala
Frank Williler
Highmano
Albert Jones
Attundance
WOR
Field and Mall
W S Metcalf
Colonal
Adna G Clarke
Scovery
Vorcudtago
Louia Miller
Toul
Wm F Hicock
Highman AM
Traa
Bleddly
W S Eberle
High Man
WS Eberts
Scora
Toim Paints
Vercentage Attandance
Lougherty
Richards
Lbdee
National
Mrs Sunpece to Beck at Her Desk
Mrs. Mary Simpson returns to library duties after being confined to the house since Wednesday due to injuries from being run over. A crossing near Woodward drug store and Spalding's caused her to step back as a horse and buggy passed, leading to a harsh collision.
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Mrs. Simpson
Mra. Simpson
Holiday excursion tickets on sale and rates set
Antic EXCURSIONS HOLIDAY tickets go on sale December 4 24 25 37 and January a limited return to January a for Santa Fe Kansas subin 230 miles and lines including Memphis route Kansas City Southern Missouri Pacific Missouri Kansas & Texas and Frisco at one fare round trip to Missouri other lines one fare to Kansas City plus one and one third beyond Students Holiday Rates one fare round trip on Santa Fe lines in Kansas Nebraska Colorado Oklahoma Indian Territory and one third to Missouri Iowa Illinois Tickets on sale during school breaks with proper certificate from head of institution.
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Vie Santa Fa Bulls
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Oklahoma
Missouri
Iowa
Minois
Santa Fe
Japwarya
Memphis
Kansas City
Kansas & Texas
Frisco
Indian Territory
Illinois
Secret Session Hearings on War Revenue and Trade Policy
In secret session Senator Voor introduced a measure urged by Palos Biscuitendents amid debate on the Haydtune treaty. The House adjourned after discussing executive matters and a substitute for the ship subsidy. The War Revenue Reduction bill faced continued contention with amendments on beer taxes and express duties. a tense exchange highlighted opposition to burdens on small brewers and express firms.
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Voor
Palos
Wakhngton
Wee
Deschuberth
Danny
Jeweed
Elnites
AL Ciel
Menin
Megetinia
Senate
Traler
Montini
Prati
Mascari
Department of Justice
United States
Washington
House
Ofelock
Payne
Howe
Menry €. Smith
Michigan
Mir Smith
Whitey Mero Smith
United Sites
Veonneeta
Desperate Train Robbery Ended in Pursuit
Descriptions of a pursuit after robbers who halted a passenger train near Shanesville and fled toward Bridgeport. Two assailants were captured after a fierce exchange with guards and trainmen as passengers cowered and tried to flee through windows during the attack.
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Doersehuck
Shaneaviile
Wiweling
W. Va
Shanesville
Bridgeport
Massillons
Cleveland, Loraine
Army reform and veteran re enlistment debate in Washington
Washington hearers examined the status of volunteers from the Spanish War and the low re enlistment rate in the current volunteer army. Advocates urged preserving post exchanges as social centers to aid recruitment while the House debated army reorganization and retirement rules for officers who served in the Spanish War.
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le Reyes
Coolyae
Pilippines
Phippines
Philippines
Washington
de Root
Bannte Conmaite
Iran
Army
Com
Hilary Sitoirs
Prnerat
Rte Huse
Corbin
Civil Service Reform Meeting Recap and Elections
President Gilman of Johns Hopkins elected president amid debates on civil service violations and patronage. Report outlines dismissals for violations, calls for stronger enforcement. protest against senators distributing patronage and veteran preference bill opposition.
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Gila
naTors
Patranace
New York
Dee
Curb Behar
Charles Bonaparte
McAneny
United States
League
Congress
Telegraphers Strike Holds At Topels Amid Weather Woes
Ongoing telegraphers strike at Topels Kansas with headquarters led by Railway Telegraphers officers. Leaders promise to persist until victory, while Santa Fe officials report no freight downturn yet and warn of a protracted clash as winter fog disrupts train reports and operations. Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup advertised as a children's remedy.
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Topels
Kan
Orger Oof
Santa Fe
Dolphin
Striles
Newman
Particwar
Winnhor
Galveston
Ahvays
Mudge
Nifaire
Abe
Rand
Labor federation opposes autonomy favoring trade centralization
The American Federation of Labor in Louisville on December 15 declared its opposition to autonomy and backed centralized trade unionism, setting a precedent for future national unions. Proposals for autonomy were defeated, with opponents arguing they would fracture large central unions and erode prestige.
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Merican Federation of Labor
Louisville
American Federation of Labor
United Brewery Workers
Manchinists’ Association
Ppa
Chicago Time Sunday Train Schedules and Express Details
Fragmented OCR text outlines train schedules and express services with daily operations and exceptions. Mentions California route, Texas Express, arrival times, and weekday versus Sunday differences. References to express trains and freight details with unclear city names and dates.
Church Services and Schedules Plural in City
A survey of Sunday worship times across many churches lists morning and evening services for First Baptist First M E First Presbyterian Trinity Episcopal and United Presbyterian churches along with Sunday schools Endeavor groups and prayer meetings. details include addresses pastors and class meeting times with several churches noting 11:00 am sermons and 7:30 pm evening services. a Memphis route fast train schedule and a travel promotion for Western Colorado and Northwestern points conclude the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Street
English Lutheran Church
Christian Endeavor Meeting
First Baptist Church
Y. F.S.C.E
First M. E
M. Bamford
W. S
G. W. Maffitt
Epworth
Ralph Price
First Presbyterian Church
Watten
Vermont
W. G. Baneker
United Presbyterian Church
Corner
Kentucky
Herkley
Sane
Trinity Episcopal Church
al Plymouth Church
Endeavor Society
Junior Society
First Christian Church
Haxtor Waters
Memphis
Southeastern
Kanesas City
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Ailanta
New Orleans
Jacksonville
Fla
Olathe
Paola
Pleasastoe
Fort Scott
Lamar
Springfield
Cheap
Colorado
J. P. Ross
U. P. Depot
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Jardiche Bardwara
Warteldes Sted
Warteldex Sted
Lawrence Joige
Keights of
Pythias
W. S. Bung
Louisiana Streat
Paris
Rome
Europe
Grand Trunk Railway System
Alentreal
Quebec
Boston
Philadelphia
Grand Trunk
Asia
H. Burgis
Clark
Chicago
California
Lawrence Daily Hour
Stock Holm Kera
Merchants National Bank of Lawrence
Ofice
Trevdsy
Board of Aspectory
W.F. March
Lawrence
Dateras
Frank
Niland
Douglas County
Kangad
Otige
Grount
Danglng County
Prank O. Millar
Malcolm Conn
CERK
Lawhenue
Uusag
Dro. 5, Inc
Warren
Lawrences
Massachusetts
Tennessee
Lad Lang Street
Indiana
Mississippi
Honnold
Lawrence Gas
Fool
Electric
LTT
Atw
Jon
Anastad Presbyterian Church
Jayhanker
Gertrude Becker
Anthony Hope
Zenda
Sperry
L. J. Sperry
Bess
Maria Savage
First Methodist Church
Mr. Bamford
Morison
Joplin
Cape
Hood
Red Cross
Avereettoy
Mra, Falconer
Sayre-Cone
Presbyterian Church
Jayhawker Agartette
Kansas University
Baker
Miss Bosker
Riley
Ottawa Hierald
Old Music Hall
Raymond's
Raymond
Antic
Dolie
Theas
Melvins
Chirago
Metignys
Slit
Prosissu Moderns
Bordeck Blood Bitters
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Si
N.Y
Krause
America
Gormany
Hamlin & Holloway
Criminal Identification Bureau
Elwood, Jr
Peter Eder
John W. Asden
Knoxville (Tenn
Hostetter
Hostetter Co
Pittsburgh
Hoetettar
Denver
Ipcoe
Los
Root
Kevhange
Civil Service Reform
Troawa
Kane
Wichita
Somheim Kansas and Oklahoma Implement and Hardware Dealers’ Association
Benjamin Warrivon Leto
Ann Arbor
Mich
Trenjimie Harrison
Essociation
Michigan University
Marshal Penrod
Dongola
Fowler Bicycle and Carriage Works
Loas
Wontenta
Doan
Miles
Keane
Ian
Thos. Whitfeld & Co
Wabash Avenue
Bates Park
Estes Park
Burlington
UP Depot
Dr. Thomas
Pais
Bell's Music Store
Bergist
Olin Ell
Olin Bell
J. D. Bowersock
Prop
Robt. R. Clark
Mgr
Bowersock Milling Co
Zephyr
Kaness
BN BP
Texas Express
Californias
Triesdy
Exoe
Saneay
Sam Wong
Law Ice
DEPAR
Sanday
O Ik
Tarawalt
Duseengeea
Dretiard Pires Isi
Hepa
Lawrence Daily Journal
State of
Kansan
Tolda
M Powers
BB Powers
The
Western Lumber Company, & Corporation
N H Garton
James Caruthers
IF Neal
Noel A Bourk
SJ Bennett
Reuben Marshall
Peter Cavey
Marion Pederson
Marc Mt Edgworth
Winfeld S. Hanna
FS Sinner
3D Harerick
Mraij Clark Salmon
Allen L Wagerseller
Henry L. Hagemu
Douglas
Towit
W. J. Patterson
Art Bishop & Mitchel ‘Ad
A G. Clarke
Hausa
Tde M
Rathon Binges
Douglas Count
Ramet Thawer
Utara Ee Sapers
Pianitia
Eee — Firat
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