Peruna touted by judge and governor in catarrh cure tale
An obituary of Peruna claims recount a Chicago Justice of the Peace and Oregon governor praising the remedy for catarrh. It asserts Peruna cured the judge after 18 weeks and notes widespread letters of support. The piece urges keeping Peruna at home to prevent colds and touts a free book by Dr. Hartman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo Kersten
Oregon
Hartman
W. M. Lord
Atlantic
Pacific
Union
Bernard King
National Military Home
Leavenworth
Kan
United States
One Hundred Years Since Washington's Death
A Virginia tribute marks the hundredth anniversary of General George Washington's death. The poem laments entanglements, pleads for wisdom for leaders, and venerates Washington as the nation's father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Prisoner Fear Amid Unfounded Tensions Continentwide
In tense rhetoric scholars discuss the idea that fear of Boera or Greil Khoder groups causes talk of imprisonment. Analysts say funeral rites for slain foes do not imply intent to harm if the target is captured by these factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greil Khoder Bodiy Barmisha
Wloze
South African Boers Show Compassion At Burial of British Dead
A London Telegraph correspondent reports Boers near Colesbury welcomed a British burial party with sympathy. They assisted the dying and sang hymns over graves, denouncing the war and hoping for its end, while speakers voiced regret for losses on both sides. Human warmth contrasts with wartime depictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
South Africa
Bosts
Colesbury
London Telegraph
Beating Cough Aids from Two Doses Sold as Safe
Claims detail a remedy by Mr. Goveell that parautes every bot fleet chant rains cough tem by aid wil and the money to any one satisfied after using two th r the contents. It is touted as ready for grippe coughs colds croup and whoop cough and safe to take. The text asserts it prevents cold progression to pneumonia.
Washington's Last Years At Mount Vernon
The article recalls George and Martha Washington in retirement at Mount Vernon. Washington remains a tall, strong figure despite age and fatigue, while Mrs. Washington is depicted as gracious, hardworking, and proud of home life and farm labor, including her care for enslaved people and thrift in household tasks.
Women and Kidney Trouble Alarm Everyone
Women as well as men suffer from kidney trouble, weakening mind, ambition, and cheer. Swamp-Root is promoted as a remedy with samples and testimonial letters, offered by Dr. Kilmer and Company of Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mall
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N.Y
Sure and
Susiinn Tb Seser
Swift's Specific Said Cure for Cancer
Mr William Walpole of Walshtown describes a pea sized lesion under the left eye that grew painful and was told cancer. He rejected surgical removal and claims Swift's Specific cured the cancer, leaving only a scar and a healthy appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Walpole
Walshtown
Swift
Washington's Death and Mount Vernon Farewell Mysteries
A narrative recounts George Washington's last years at Mount Vernon, his plans for agriculture and estate, Nellie Custis and Lawrence Lewis marriage, his will, and the grand but simple burial rites. It notes Martha Washington's grief and the national response to his death, including a proposal to move his tomb to the new capital that never occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Nelis Custin
Washington
Mount Vernon
Nellie Custis
Lawrence Lwis
Amon
Pebruary
Nellis
War Department
Nallie
Lia
National Board of Agriculture
Alexandria
Haileran
America
Yan't
Masonic Lodge
Corporation of
Alesandria
Davis
Eipiscopal
Potomae
Republic
Potomac
Congress
Martha Washington
Virginia Leader Born in Westmoreland County Recalled
Born in Westmoreland County Virginia on February 23 1732 later aged nineteen named commander of the northern Virginia military district by Lieutenant Governor Dinwiddie. He warned the French at the start of the war and led Virginia forces as commander in chief in 1755 and the advance guard at Fort Duquesne in 1758. He married Mrs Custis after the fort’s capture and later opposed the ministry’s policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westmoreland County
Virginia
Dinwiddie
Custis
Wro
Washington’s Rise From Continental Commander to First President
The article traces George Washington’s career from early service in the Virginia state legislature to his appointment as commander in chief of the Continental Army on June 9, 1775. It covers major campaigns from Lexington to Yorktown, his signing of the Declaration of Independence, and his later roles as president and military leader, ending with his death on December 14, 1799.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Congress
Continental Troopa
Lexington and Concord
Cambridge
Bunker Hill
Washington
St. George
St. Andrew
New York
Long Island
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Irenton
Prinzaton
Morristown
N.J
Kosciusio
Pulaski
Steuben
Lafayette
Howe
Grandywine Creek
Andre
Arnold
Trator
Yorktown
Gloucester
Cornwallis
Congress
Mount Vernon
Virgina
Philadelphia
United States
France
Letter From Mrs Vaughn Praises Pinkham Remedy
A Kentucky reader describes severe postnatal illness including womb trouble and bed discharge. After following Lydia E Pinkham's remedy regimen she reports improved mobility and ability to work, crediting the product with saving her life and urging other women to seek the same aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LetTra
MBS
Pinkmann
Babe
Thad
Lydia B. Pinkham
Vavans
Taowie
Puraser Co
Jason General White's Ladysmith escape recalled
The account recalls General White's decision to remain in Ladysmith and reflects on his reaction as he rushed from Santiago harbor after the events surrounding Cevera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jason
White
Ladysmith
Cevera
Santiago Harbor
Chandler Speech Sparks Bipartisan Push for Silver Remonetization
New Hampshire Senator William E Chandler’s currency address challenges gold monometallism and signals a major schism in the Republican coalition. The speech backs bimetallism, charges GOP bias toward gold speculators, and argues for remonetization of silver amid national debate over the 1896 platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville Register
S Nator
William E. Chandler
New Hampshire
Republicas
Seoxtor Chandler
Ryan
Chandler
Editor's Lip Saved By Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
In October 1896 I suffered a lung bal cell that threatened consumption. Persistent coughing and mucus buildup worsened my fear until I tried Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. After using three bottles my lungs restored to health, says B. Evwands publisher of The Review Wyant Illinois. Sold by B. Gorrell Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Evwands
the Review
Wyant, Ill
Gorrell
Draggist
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Teatimonia
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Yallowe
Meyer
Dorlin
Scabtomatte
Kleetine Hoos
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Mrs. Vaughn
Mrs. Pinkham
Lynn
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Royal Baking Powder
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