Real Estate Man Recalls Back Pain and Kidney Woes
Lawrence reader Calvin Brewer recounts severe back pains and kidney trouble after a Texas Pacific rail journey. He credits Dean's Kidney Pills with relief after a course of treatment, and urges others to try the remedy via local druggists. The notice mixes medical ad copy with scattered political and typography glitches from the era.
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Lawrence
Calvin Brewer
Jefferson Street
Thoeks
Texas Pacide
Fort Worth
Texarkens
Dean
Joan
Jie
Dick Mrothers
Oak
Ase
All Dearera
Price Sucenay Pe
Tox
Porter Miburn Cu
Iuifalu
Galved
UOAN
The Valve Turn Turns To Quiche and Danger
A fragmented OCR passage describes turning a valve to release fuel or gas, with unsafe consequences and warnings. The text presents a metaphorical or garbled instruction about valves and danger, mentioning neighbors, pulses, and a deadly outcome, all in a chaotic, cautionary tone.
Charred Street Strife Stuns City Readers
A fragmentary report shows a street confrontation near Chathman Street sparking citywide concern. Officials launched inquiries as residents described clashes and a tense mood after the incident. Local authorities urged calm and promised updates as investigations continue.
Foley’s Honey and Tar and Wood’s Pine Syrup Ad
A vintage medical ad extols Foley’s Honey and Tar to stop coughs heal lungs and prevent pneumonia and declares Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup cures lingering coughs before consumption. It names Barber Kro s and features period claims of rapid relief and curative powers.
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Foley
Barber Kros
Dr. Wood
Advertiser notice on prepaid charges and payment terms
Notices to regular advertisers warn that ads must be prepaid to continue service. No ad must be charged at regular rates unless payment is received in advance. Advance payment is required, and late charges or extensions are not allowed without prior payment.
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Senate
Morkan
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Etre
Welled
Clare
Ranayt
Nbs
Pany Howe
Aes
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Cullom
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Tanamas Canal Company
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Colonie
Knox
Panama
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Travel Fur Val
Arental
Lie Beachy
Tod
Lalas
Mesadeus
Sporting
Forties
Colorado
Bret
Lee Smother Witter
England
Tukye
Borin
Flood Devastation Across Nebraska and Missouri River
March 11 dispatches report widespread flooding from Platte and Missouri rivers. Homes inundated from Blair to Plattsmouth with levee breaches at Cairo, Norfolk, and surrounding towns. Armed patrols guard levees as residents flee to upper floors. property losses mount as stock perishes and farms are submerged.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Kock Island
Platte River
South Died
Louisville
Guahe
Uwaha
Platte
Columbus
Fremont
Miley
Blainsmouth
Missouri
Burlington
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Cairne
Lire
Waeter
Norfolk
Enire
They River
Charleston
Lermont
Ives Lewauerivedt
Wyseriuns
Liekman
To Weather Bureau
Ann
Flex Wites
Mississippi
Cahokia
East St. Lion
Lovia
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Doan's Pills End Itching Piles, Says Reader
A damaged OCR style passage speaks of relief from itching piles via Doan's Ointment and Pills, noting a reader's claim of overnight relief and urging readers to try the remedy sold at drug stores for 50 cents. It references distant relatives and a scene of everyday life, with fragmented mentions of smoking, family, and a Philadelphia connection.
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Doan
Trek LIGHTS and puzzles amid a garbled wartime notice
A fragmented OCR text describes unclear events with mentions of a winter month and a mis-typed scene. The snippet references a damaged chest, raw eyes, and various stray phrases about men, risks, and a convoluted situation without coherent facts or identifiable people or places.
Ideal Newspaper Plan Drafted by Dr Parkes
Fragmentary note from a San Francisco Post style item describes Dr Parkes proposing publication of an ideal newspaper in New York. The garbled text references Vnel Arely Cartegte and Wirkhurst’s daily paper, with mentions of an angel and a plan contingent on finding a suitable editor or publisher.
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Wirkhurst
Atanta
Parkes
New York
Muraelon
Eisier
Scraps of Science and a Day in Gidget Row
Fragmented OCR reads as a quirky note on science, technology, and daily observations. It mentions a variety of names and items in a choppy style with unclear connections, suggesting a local column or column-note snippet rather than a full article.
Ely's Cream Balm and Foley's Kidney Cure Adverts
A cluttered 1890s advertisement claims Ely's Cream Balm cures catarrh and Foley's Kidney Cure cures kidney disorders. It includes customer quotes from Hartford Connecticut and Arnold Illinois praising the products. The copy cites a price and mailing address in New York for Ely Brothers and Barber Bros promotions.
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Ely
B. W. Spercy
Hartford
Conn
J. C
Olmmond
Arcola
Dragglat
Su c
Bly Brothers
Warres St
New York
Unclear World Shopfronts Describe Global Retail Practices
Fragmentary report describes varied shopfronts in Japan England and Turkey with notes on doors windows and street layouts. It mentions shoppers and street scenes, contrasting architectural features and retail norms across nations.
Cough Remedy Credited by Virginia Man in Local Ad
Mr. Joseph D. Williams of McDuff Virginia says Chamberlains Cough Remedy cured a deep lasting attack of the grip after trying several other preparations with no effect. Sold by Barber Bros.
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Joseph D. Williams
McDuff
Forssle
Barber Broa
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