Favorite Prescription Promises Cure for Female Weakness
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a proven remedy for female weakness and urges women to try it with a money back if ineffective. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Pellets as regulators and cites personal testimonials and expected outcomes. It also mentions political notes about Huston’s resignation and future treasurer Nebeker, plus city clerk race in Madison and commentary on Italian immigration and tensions with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Huston
Nebeker
United States
Mr. Nebeker
What It Is to Be a Leper in Malakai Life Exiled
Sister Rose Gertrude writes June piece for The Failies Home Journal detailing leper life in Malakai. The article explains disease transmission, treatment, cure, and daily life of those banished from society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Gertrude
The
Failies’ Home Journal
Malakai
Sherman and Breckinridge in a Brandied Surrender Tale
Eugene Field narrates a Chicago News excerpt recounting General Sherman resisting civilian involvement. Breckinridge, worn by lack of rum, seeks solace in brandy and tobacco as they meet Sherman at his headquarters for surrender discussions.
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Eugene Field
Chicago News
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
Iowa
Two
Dakotas
Chicago
Milwaukee
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Milwaukee & Northern Railroad
Oconomowee
Wia
Minocqua
Wis
Waukesha
Palmyra
Tomahawk Lakes
Lakeside
Kilbourn City
Beaver Dam
Madison
Delavan
Sparta
Pewaukee
Wausaukee
Marquette, Mich
Clear Lake
Lakes Okeboji
Spirit Lake
Frontenac
Minn
Lake Minnetonka
Ortonville
Prior Lake
White Bear Lake
Lake Madison
So. Dakota
Big Stone Lake
Elkhart Lake
Ontonagon
Mich
Mackinaw
Geo. H. Heafford
Hilmarch
Breckinridge Sherman exchange ends in drink and praise
The account details a dramatic scene where John C Breckinridge and General Sherman share brandy after a heated moment over a speech. Breckinridge’s eloquence contrasts with Shermans biting wit as both men reflect on courage and union during the Civil War era. Dr George W New dies in Indianapolis after a long illness. he served as surgeon in the Seventh Indiana Infantry and held various government medical positions.
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Madison
Indianapolis
George W. New
North Ilinois Street
Dr. New
John B
Maria New
Ind
W. C. Thompson
Ohio Medical College
Greensburg
Abraham Carter
Adelia Carter
Frank
New
Seventh Indiana Infantry
Morton
New Orleans
Indiana
Corset Parlor job ads lure women for Dr Nichols corsets
A recruitment item seeks women in every county to establish Corset Parlors selling Dr Nichols Celebrated Spring Corsets with clasps. Offers wages 40 to 75 dollars monthly, complete stock on consignment, monthly settlements, and a free outfit. Includes request for references and 18 cent stamps for postage. Also notices travel guide and pocket almanac promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichols
G. D. NicuHoss & Co
East 14Th St
New York
Origins and usage of the slang phrase out of sight
The piece traces the meaning of out of sight from theatrical terms to general usage meaning excellent. It notes origins in performances rising “up” to be “out of sight” and cites actors managers who overuse the phrase. It also includes verses and ads mentioning fruit books and Kemp's Balsam with no further context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Booth
Bermhardt
Arcade building fire destroys Elizabeth city landmark
The Arcade building in Elizabeth New Jersey, housing the post office district court First National Bank and many offices, burned yesterday. Losses total about 300000 with some mail and bank cash damaged but no injuries or loss of life reported. Nearby Chester Maine fish packing plant also burned with undisclosed loss.
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N. J
Elizabeth
District Court
First National Bank
Umies
Quiet in coke region as workers stay out
A band of Hungarian cokers visited McClure & Company works in the coke region but no violence occurred. Eighty men work at the new plant while a Mount Pleasant mass meeting shows labor leaders optimistic for a summer strike.
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ScorrpaLg
McClure & Company
Mount Pleasant
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COKE
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State OF
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Thomas J. Humphrey
David G. Phillips
Jefferson Circuit Cour
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Union Stock Yard
F. Welch
Western Hotel
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