Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery touted as cure all
The ad argues sickness is a financial and physical calamity and urges readers to buy Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It claims it purifies blood, cures rheumatism, tones the stomach and liver, and calms nerves without stimulants. A Baltimore businessman testimonial supports its efficacy.
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Tejan
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
James Fr. Crampton
Req
Sharpshur
Washington Co
Baltimore
Sharpsburg
T Laive
G. EF. Smith
Pyramid Pile Cure testimonial and health claims
A letter from H. B. Stark of Scranton promotes the Pyramid Pile Cure, claiming instant relief and complete cure after years of suffering. The piece notes the cure is nonaddictive, easily used during work, and available from druggists for 50 cents. It also includes Diet and Grain-O advertising as related health tips.
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H. B. Stark
Tine St
Scranton
Stark
Tam
Lam
H. B
Princess Engaletchel Wins European Acclaim
Miss Evelyn Partridge of Chicago became Princess Engaletchell after marrying a European titled prince once with the Imperial guard at St. Petersburg. Her life largely in Europe shaped her notable charm and favorable reception among elites.
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Princess Engaletchel
Princess Engaletchell
Evelyn Partridge
Chicago
Europe
Prince
Imperial Guard
St Yersbure
Rattleboxweed Rattlebox Seed Threat to Livestock
A government bulletin identifies Crotularia sagittalis known as rattleweed or wild pea native to eastern regions and midwest. It is a hairy annual up to 18 inches with yellow flowers and inch long seed pods that rattle when detached. Poison presumed in leaves and seeds. horses and cattle may die from mixed hay. Burning fields after seed maturity can reduce rattlebox in meadow hay.
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Atlantic
Minnesota
Kansas
New Moxico
Connecticut
New Jersey
North Carolina
Missouri
South Dakota
Stalker
pf.Lowa
The Best Pays Best in Farming Profit Principle
In this Massachusetts Ploughman essay the author argues crops should be sold near uniform prices for universal markets while growing superior fruit enables higher prices for better quality. Through selective growth, improved sprays, thinning, and yearly yield gains, profits rise, benefiting both rich buyers and poorer consumers who gain access to more and better fruit over time.
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Massachusetts
Noble Deed Of A Newsboy Inspires Kindness
A Minneapolis doctor recounts a touching act by a crippled newsboy who, without seeking praise, used his own crutch padding to relieve a horse’s galled shoulder. The boy fixed the padding to the horse’s collar, finishing quickly and fleeing before being noticed.
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The
Companion
Minneapolis
Masonic Temple
Maine Bear Story of Hunter and Cubs
An old Maine she bear terrorized a township by killing sheep and frightening residents. A hunter skipped an after noon to pursue the animal, captured a cub after a brief chase, and waited for the mother to approach. He finished the mother with a rifle shot, brought the cub home, and tanned the hide. A second cub was later found hiding under a bed, scented by the captive cub.
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Maine
Earnings of Playwrights and Army Maneuvers Highlighted
The article notes dramatists earn mainly on commission with upfront prepayments of 500 dollars, then a 5 percent weekly share of gross receipts once produced, with higher totals for top works. It also covers Count Von Haessler commanding 100,000 troops during large Metz maneuvers, observed by top generals, and a Forest and Stream piece listing crimes attributed to wildlife.
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Franklin Pyles
N Ladies Move Journal
Count von Haessler
Metz
von Falkenhausen
How to Retain Fertility on a Farm
A farmer may grow large crops yet grow poorer as land loses fertility. Crop rotation, green manure plowing, and manure saving help but some supply is still exhausted. Fertilizers should be used to maintain soil fertility at the highest level.
Fragmentary 19th century humor snippets and quotes
A collage of disjointed newspaper snippets and quips from Chicago Daily News and other papers. Bits of dialogue about love, marriage, book agents, a soldier, and fuss about fame mingle with jokes and captions reflecting early 20th century humor. The read reads like a scrap of column notes and stray lines.
Packing Sardines in Maine Factories
Packing sardines is a major Maine industry with 30 factories employing many for four to five months. Annual output around 3 million dollars, with about half paid as wages. Fish are caught along a hundred miles, brined, ovened, then packed in oil or mustard oil, sealed with solder, boiled, then labeled genuine American sardines in pure olive oil for sale.
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Maine
Stincs
Faithful Horse Deserted by Rider Guards Sergeant Parker
A Canadian Mounted Police sergeant, Parker, was separated from official dispatches in winter prairie conditions. His horse stood by the frozen rider for a day and night, enduring snow and cold. The animal finally led rescuers to Parker, then died two days later after reviving him with its loyalty.
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Northwest
Sergt
Parker
Canadian -Mounted Police
Wien
Hlay Company
Serpenot Parker
Eergeant
Itis
Hawaii’s annexation spurs growth says Benator Clark
Wyoming senator Clark who visited Hawaii this summer notes sugar profits high and cane business booming while coffee remains modest but likely to rise. He credits annexation with accelerated material development and U S sovereignty bringing confidence and stable government. He advocates a territorial system like Arizona or New Mexico to improve governance and reduce civic inconvenience, as Honolulu progresses and the harbor fills with ships.
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Benator Clark
Wyoming
Hawaiian Islands
Hawaii
Congress
Arizona
Ray Mexico
Hon‘olulu
Honolulu
Gladstone Memorial Tablet Placed in Hawarden Church
A marble and alabaster Gladstone memorial tablet is set between the pulpit and Armenian window in Hawarden church. The upper panel bears That rock was Christ while one side shows four verses of the statesman’s favorite hymn Rock of Ages. The opposite panel repeats the verses in Latin. Foot inscription credits translation in 1848 by William Ewart Gladstone and notes placement by his grandchildren with love gratitude and reverence.
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London Chronicle
Hawarden
William Ewart Gladstone
A Gift to Give and Varying Health Remedies
A fragmented 19th century item notes gift giving with a wrapped package and a bottle of Hood's Sarsaparilla praised for restoring Jennia's health after illness. It mentions wax for floors, Burdock Blood Bitters, antique jewelry trends, and Dr Trail's pills. The excerpt also references Russian horse control methods and a running noose device for stopping bolting horses.
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Jennia
Hood
Jennie
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