Hall's Catarra Cure advertisement with recipe and claim
An 19th century style advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an uncured catarra case by Hall's Catarra Cure. The text proclaims testimonials, internal use, and price seventy five cents per bottle, with endorsements by Waccine Kinsax and MAKviN and notes on antiseptic claims. It ends with a Biblical dietary reference about clean animals and hoofed creatures.
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Hall
Catarra
F. J. Cueney & Co
Toledo
Curney
Waccine
Kinsax & Makvin
Relief from Rheumatic Pains Provides Pain Balm Anecdote
Key West patrolman Rolland Curry recalls two weeks of use with Chamberlain's Pain Balm easing rheumatic pain that once felled him. He reports no trouble for over three months and notes Sexton Bros. sells the product. A stray line about Princeton Tigers appears as stray copy.
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Sexton. Bros
Dr Kings New Discovery Praised By Fort Edwards User
A Fort Edwards resident praises Dr Kings New Discovery as a best friend for asthma and incipient consumption in the family. The testimonial notes the cough cure and complete recovery of a wife in law, with claim of marvelous power over colds and coughs. Trial bottle offered by Sexton Bras Druggist.
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Alexander Benton
Fort Edwards
X.Y
Sexton Bras
New York Teachers Demand Equal Pay in Salary Fight
New York teachers advocate for higher salaries and wage fairness, insisting on equal pay for equal work as they press for better compensation and standards in education.
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New York
Wonderful Eczema Cure
A Pa family credits Electric Bitters for curing a five year eczema in their young son after other doctors failed. They say improvement began after using a bottle and continued until several bottles cured him. Sold as the best blood medicine and body building tonic at Sexton Drug store for 30 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. A. Adams
Henrietta
Sexton Drug Store
Orino Lexative Fruit Syrup Endorsed For Women And Children
An ad promotes Urino Tonics and Orino Lexative Fruit Syrup as mild, pleasant options for women and children, replacing harsher laxatives. It touts weekly school distributions and invites readers to request a booklet and urine sample from Sexton Bros.
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Sexton Bros
Good Words for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Mrs Edward Phillips of Barclay Maryland testifies to Chamberlains Cough Remedy praising its effects on her two year old daughter who has used it since infancy and her own recovery from a severe cold after using the remedy, sold by Sexton Bros.
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Chamberlain
Edward Phillips
Barclay, Md
Catherine
Sexton Bros
Local reader praises Foley's Kidney Cure in testimonial
Mrs S Joyce of Claremont New Hampshire writes that about a year ago she bought two bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure to treat a long standing kidney trouble. She declares it a grand medicine and recommends it. Signed Sexton Bros.
A Journalistic Lesson on Rumors and Reckless News
A fledgling editor recalls a cautionary tale from a small town. He writes an unguarded piece about a local quarrel between Mr and Mrs Gallagher, faces their wrath, seeks a truce, and learns the cost of sensationalism and personal intrusion in journalism.
Warning to Bearded Men From a Physician
A physician urges bearded men to towel beards after washing, arguing damp beards cause sore throats colds and influenza. He claims a damp beard irritates the windpipe and increases illness risk, noting many wash faces three to four times daily yet leave damp facial hair.
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New York Press
Marie n Female Warrior at Loud Island Skirmish
During the Civil War a Miline island planter resisted a Union draft officer Parker Mears. The woman mayor of the island pelted him with large potatoes, forcing him to retreat to his boat. The officer mispronounced her name in a garbled Schlussel of words.
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Marie
Parker Mears
Miline
Loud's Island
Uncle Sam
Mears
Earthquakes and the Mississippi Basin Seismic Risk
The article notes that no firm predictions can be made for regional earthquakes. Regions with prior seismic activity are likelier to quake again, while thick clay and filled basins cushion or amplify shaking. It cites the 1811-13 Ohio River mouth quakes and contrasts bedrock with loose deposits’ impact on damage.
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Mississippi
Ohio River
Upper
Brakeman Wore Finger To Point Scenic Views
A Denver News item recounts a Colorado Midland brakeman who lost his index finger years ago. A curious passenger asked how he lost it, and the conductor explained the man wore the finger off to keep pointing out sights along the line.
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Colorado Midland Railroad
Abe
Denver News
Contracted Quarters
Martha Wackett is described as indulging in aimless talk that wanders in her mind. Mrs Lane laments Martha’s long conversations that amount to little and appear disconnected during a dinner discussion. Mr Lane warns about the risk of Martha wandering and not going far.
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Martha Wackett
Mr Lane
Martha
Mrs. Lane
Mr. Lane
Modest French Salarien Figures Stir Reader Interest
Daily salaries for magistrates spark astonishment among readers. The Seine judge earns 8,000 francs annually and the public prosecutor 20,000 francs, while small tribunals show judges at 3,000 francs and substitutes around 1,500 francs.
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Seine
Republic
Age of Plahed on fish lifespans and legends
The article discusses how fish lifespans are not tied to fixed years. It notes that many fish grow throughout life and only die when outcompeted by stronger species. It mentions carp and pike as reputed to reach a century, though such evidence awaits verification.
Tommy Suffering as Father Disciplines Child in Public Scene
A fragment from a Chicago Tribune account shows a man named Tucker restraining a boy called Tommy by laying him across his knee and applying a strong paternal hand. Tommy protests loudly as the scene unfolds, indicating distress during the corporal punishment.
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Tommy
Tucker
Chicago ‘Tribune
Bad Luck and Thirteen Reflected in Stray Bits
Fragmentary quotation from a 19th or early 20th century miscellany discusses luck and superstition focusing on the number thirteen. The text references Lavater and a "good man whose intimate friends are all good" in a terse, aphoristic style.
Notice of Estate Claim Deadlines for Peter Multer
Wisconsin Wood County court fixes deadlines for creditors to present claims against the estate of Peter Multer deceased. Claims must be filed for examination and allowance by September 30, 1907. Notices will run four consecutive weeks in Marshfield Times. Proceedings to be held at Grand Rapids County Court in the County Courthouse.
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TATE
Wisconsin
Wood County
Peter Multer
Dewers
Pater Mulley
Marinneld
County of Wood
Ducob Multer
Anikorderad
Vald Pater Multer
Tris
Muller
Vhia Cours
Convic
Grand Rapids
Probate court orders claims in estate of Louis Aschenbronner
Wisconsin county probate court orders creditors to present claims against the estate of Louis Aschenbronner. The order, dated April 1907, directs filing for examination by November 4, 1907, and publication of notice in the Moorfield Times for four weeks starting April 16. It sets November 5 as the final probate date at Grand Rapids county courthouse.
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Wisconsin
Wood County
Louis Aschenbrenner
Latiers
Gald Louis Anchyntrenner
Wenzel
Grand Rapidy
Auld
Lmi
Cyeditora
Claus
Moorshfield Times
Troy
Pardon Petition Notice for Paul Hartt in Wisconsin
May 1 notice states that on the ith day of May 1007 an application will be made to Governor James Q. Davidson of Wisconsin for a pardon for Paul Hartt. Hartt was convicted by the Circuit Court of Wood County on August kth, 104, of the crime of a satallwich totent to kilj and murder and sentenced to a term in the Wisconsin State Prison at Waupun for five years. PA?L Hours by Eu PORS his attorney.
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Jamey Q. Davidson
Winconsin
Cire
Madison
Winconsa
Paul Hartt
Ciircuit
Wood County
Saalltwich
Wisconsin
Wy Waupun
Paul
Pors Bis Attorn
Bids Wanted for City Lumber Supply 1907
The city of Mamburid invites bids from builders to furnish specified lumber for a period starting May 1, 1907. An itemized list shows dimensions and grades including 8x12, 3x10, 4x6, 5x8, and planks with varying lengths up to 20 feet. Detail notes cover lengths cut to any size and no hemming or rebating beyond stated.
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Mamburid
Wid
Suding
Disturbed the Congregation and Madeira Embroidery Gain
A report notes a Sunday disturbance by continual coughing and urges purchase of Foley's Honey and Tar. It also highlights Miss Phelps, a philanthropic figure, introducing Madeira embroidery as women’s employment. About 50,000 women are now employed, earning 10 to UN dents nehiy.
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Foley's
Sexton Bros
Miss Phelps
Madeira
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Quetber
Princeton Tiger
Holland
Germany
Yonkers St
Bliggins
Wild West
Mike
Hachel Gallagher
Gallaghers Waa
Mike Gallagher
Mrs. Gallagher
Ara
Felley
Rogut
Nt Uw
Gallagher
Michael Gallager
Mr. Gallagher
Mix
Julian Cc
Yan Vorst
St. bin
W. Oakbridge
Board of Public Works
Jawert
Board of Pubiie Worka
Ed Board of Public Works
Plechenstein
Lane
Schumaker’s Pharmacy
Marshfield
Central Ave
TNST
Lutterman
Eckes
John J. Mettelka
Marshfield, Wis
E. F. Mechler
Beshy
Wis
Fine Woolens
Beeen
Louis Hahn
John A. Hoffman
City Dray
Mansion House
W. A. Nielsen
M. F. Lueckenbach
Central Avenuue
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