Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Ad Copy
Abbreviated testimonial style ad for Dr Miles Ant i Pain Pills claiming relief from neuralgia and headaches. Readers are told to ask a druggist for the product and that the first package price will be refunded if benefits fail. Includes addresses from customers Katherine Barton Carthage Missouri and Ferrier Lincoln Nebraska and company details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Miles
Reef
Katherine Barton
Valley St
Carthage
KS. Ferrier
Lynn St. Lincoln
Ned
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Oddly Shaped Church Faces Flatbush Avenue Debacle
The Flatbush avenue extension to the Manhattan Bridge warped nearby buildings, notably the Fleet Street Methodist Episcopal Church, which escaped collapse but was left damaged. A wall was built along the new avenue line, creating a bizarre pentagonal footprint and grotesque architectural wreckage along the street, with many structures shortened or skewed as Brooklyn endures the upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flatbush Avenue
Manhattan Bridge
Brooklyn
Fleet Street
New York Sun
Inept Merger Joke From Kansas City Journal
A Kans as City Journal quips about a failed merger, noting the attempt to blend business with pleasure ended badly. The joke centers on the folly of mixing work and leisure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Journal
A Holdup Mister I found the dorg your wits is advertisin
A humorous exchange from the Philadelphia Inquirer features a street scene where a dog of wit is advertised with a reward of $5, and a retort from Mr. Jaw about doubling the offer to $10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Jaw
Philadelphia Inquirer
Peruna Relief for Catarrh in Throat and Head
Mrs. W Pray of Brooklyn recounts two years of catarrh in the throat and head worsened by every cold. After using Peruna, she saw rapid improvement with one bottle finished and a second begun. She reports throat and head cleared and continues a spring tonic dose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. W. Pray
Twelfth St
Brooklyn
Judge Clears Turkey Theft Case in Mock Courtroom
A student claims he took a turkey from a grocery window “for a lark.” The judge dismisses the idea of resemblance to a crime and sentences the student to sixty days, as reported by the Boston Transcript.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
Germans Use Railroads At Double Rate Versus Ten Years Ago
Statistics indicate German railway patronage has nearly doubled compared with a decade ago, reflecting rising travel demand and broader adoption of rail transport.
Safe painting tips and acetylene lighthouse plan
A National Lead Company free Houseowners Painting Outfit No 49 offers guidance on choosing paint materials to avoid risks. The package includes color schemes, specifications, and a purity testing instrument. The government plans a test acetylene lighthouse at Finns Point New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Lead Company
Trinity Building
New York
Finn’s Point
New Jersey
Hick's Career Remedy for Cold and Fever Relief
An old advertisement touts Hick's Career as the best remedy for aching eyes feverishness and colds. It claims rapid relief and restoration of normal conditions with immediate effects and availability at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hick
Dc. Ce
Paxton Toilet CO
Boston
Mass
Eccentric wagers and famous spendthrifts of history
The piece recalls Mr Jerusalem Whalley who walked to Jerusalem and back in 12 months starting in 1788. It contrasts him with John Mytton of Halston, noted for immense extravagance. Mytton squandered wealth, sold timber, and died in King's Bench Prison in 1834 at age 38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem" Whalley
Jerusalem
John Mytton
Halston
Mytton
King’s Bench
Not Adequast Reward and a Medal Scene
A Philadelphia Ledger quote notes a heroine blushing after a medal presentation by Congress. She jokes that, since Cannon kissed her, she believes she deserves two medals. The remark blends humor with a critique of ceremony and affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Cannon
Philadelphia Ledger
Sick Doctor Finds Grape-Nuts Restore Health
A physician recounts a grip illness that nearly ended his life and left his stomach unable to retain ordinary food. After two weeks on four spoonfuls of Grape-Nuts and cream three times daily, he recovered quickly, praising the product as a life saving nourishment and urging physicians to use it more widely. He also notes a ten day trial and points to a booklet in the package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellville
Cottages Destroyed in Ocean View Fire in Norfolk
A three to four o clock A.M. blaze in Ocean View, Norfolk, swept five cottages on the Chesapeake Bay front, with about 25000 dollars in losses. Fires destroyed the Foster cottage, the Miars Ruth Boarding Cottage, the Batchelder boarding cottage, the T. C. White cottage, and an unoccupied two story green cottage, despite efforts by Ocean View firemen and residents. Captain Foster of the Virginia Pilots Association and E B Miars suffered losses and injuries while rescuing family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Chesapeake Bay
Ocean View
W. S. Foster
E. B. Miars
Batchelder
T. C. White
Miars
Cardets
Hampton
Captain Foster
Virginia Pilots” Association
Iit
Ruth
State to Rule on Railroad Rates Dispute
Richmond The Louisville and Nashville and the Chesapeake and Western Railroads are barred from setting their own rates in the state despite Judge Pritchard's injunction. Senator Daniel and Attorney General Anderson weigh whether to appeal or allow the AG to proceed before the Corporation Commission, which can compel adherence to rates the commission deems fit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Louisville
Pritchard
Corporation Commission
Richmond Judge Allows Married Men Late Curfew Loophole
Richmond Justice John J Crutchfield rules married men may stay out until 10 30 pm despite wives orders. The case arose after Mrs Katherine Shiplin claimed her husband habitually stayed out after 9 30 pm to talk politics and smoke cigars on neighbors porches. The judge supports men’s rights and declares curfew shall not ring tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
John Jeter Crutchfield
Katherine Shiplin
Lawyer Shot While Breaking Into Virginia Saloon
Richmond reports Ordway Puller, a young lawyer and former Virginia legislator, was shot in the leg by a policeman during an alleged attempt to break into a saloon. He claimed the bottle of whisky found in evidence was his, and the incident stems from a broken window during a drunken episode. The case is continued as friends dispute intent and ownership of the whisky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ordway Puller
Virginia
Fuller
Puller
Cloud acquitted in Frederick killing case
Andrew Cloud, a Frederick County merchant, was acquitted in the Circuit Court of the killing of his brother in law, North Shirley. Crowded courtroom heard the verdict as Judge JW Harrison warned against demonstrations. Cloud’s wife and daughters cried and then greeted jurors and judge while friends showered congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Andrew Cloud
Frederick County
North
Cloud
Harrison
Fr. T. Glasgow Jr. Dies By Own Action In Richmond Office
Frank T. Glasgow Jr., son of F. T. Glasgow, a noted businessman and brother to author Ellen Glasgow, shot and killed himself at his father's Tredegar Iron Works office. A prolonged bout of typhoid fever left him despondent and concerned friends warned of his deterioration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Frank T. Glasgow, Jr
F. T. Glasgow
Ellen Glasgow
Tredegar Iron Works
Richmond Pastor Doher ty Passes After Illness
Reverend John W. Doherty of the Apostolic Church in Richmond dies after 18 months with Bright's disease. A former Baptist minister, he allied Christian Science beliefs with Baptist faith and trusted faith healing before choosing medical relief that allowed him comfort in his final days, having slept in a chair for over a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
John W. Doherty
The
Apostolic Church
Bright
Doherty
Baptist Church
Faith
Rev F P Berkley Called To Covington Church
Leesburg reports Rev Frank P Berkley pastor of Leesburg and North Fork Baptist churches received a call to Covington Virginia. He would succeed Rev W R Rickman who has resigned. Berkley was formerly stationed at Buena Vista Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Berkley
Leesburg
Frank P. Berkley
North Fork
Baptist Church
Covington
Alleghany County
W. R. Rickman
Berkley
Buena Vista
Mrs. D. R. Meade Dies in Neosho at 35
Mrs. D R Meade of Neosho Missouri aged 35 died at her mother Mrs J O Crown home after two months illness She was the daughter of late John O Crown longtime Clarke Courier editor She is survived by her husband D R Meade and five daughters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
D. R. Meade
Neosho
J. O. Crown
Richmond execution of James Smith for Flynn murder
James Smith, a Negro, convicted of murdering James Flynn, a Confederate veteran, was electrocuted in the penitentiary here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
James Smith
James Flynn
Joel Payne Hanged for Murder in Bedford City
Richmond report states Joel Payne, a Black man, was hanged in Bedford City for the murder of his father in law Reed Swaine dated a year prior. The execution occurred before the electrocution law took effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Payne
Richmond
Bedford City
Reed Swaine
Railroad stocks surge ahead in Lackawanna week
Lackawanna Railroad stock jumped 10 points to 600, boosting the week’s advance by 50 points. Jersey Central gained 10 points and Delaware & Hudson rose 4 percent. A further Lackawanna melon cut is discussed as earnings exceed 60 percent net on a capital stock of 26,200,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Railroad
Jersey Central
Delaware & Hudson
Lackawanna
Pennsy denial of railroad stock purchase report
President McCrea emphatically denied the circulating report claiming the Pennsylvania Railroad would offer to buy prestige stock from Nor- firms, stating no such deal is contemplated. The denial refutes weeks of speculation regarding a potential acquisition as untrue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCrea
Pennsylvania Railroad
Nor
Frances Woods Dies After Long Illness in Charlottesville
Mrs. Frances Woods wife of Dr Edward Woods died after a long illness. Born in Shanghai on October 29 1860 she was daughter of Rev Dr D D Smith of Memphis Tennessee and Susan Sparrow of Kenyon Ohio. She devoted life to foreign mission work and held leadership roles in local and missionary groups. Survived by husband and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
Frances 8. Woods
Edward Woods
Explosion at Wayne NJ fires 50000 pounds of powder
A massive blast at Wayne New Jersey sent shockwaves 30 miles distant as five ten thousand pounds of powder exploded. Meanwhile miners and anthracite operators adjourned after failing to reach a new agreement and the modified wage demands were rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne
N. J
William Northrup Cowles
Talbot J. Taylor
Taylor
Count Szechenyl
Countess Szechenyl
Gladys Vanderbilt
German glassworks employ 62 thousand workers
There are 374 glassworks in operation in Germany with a total of 62,150 employees. The average per factory is 166, and 22,860 are glassblowers, meaning 36 out of 100 workers are glassblowers. Wilbur Boweer near Pittsburgh moved a frame house to Wyoming with household goods and a 160 acre section for cattle in tow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Wilbur Boweer
Pittsburg
Wyoming
How's This Reward for Catarrh Cures and Odd Ad Snippets
A string of ads and pseudo medical claims appear, offering a one hundred dollar reward for cures of catarrh and praising Hall's Catarrh Cure from Toledo. The clippings include testimonials, drugstore pitches, foot powder ads, eye remedies, and various trivial trivia about bridges, gauges, and famous one liners showing early 20th century marketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Dummy & Co
Toledo
J. Cheney
All
Man Finds Kidney Relief With Dean's Pills
John A Enders of Robertson Avenue Pen Argyl Pennsylvania suffered long with back pain headaches and dizziness. A kidney specialist found his kidneys fine but the urine showed brick dust sediment. After taking Dean's Kidney Pills his kidneys began to act regularly and he passed a few gravel stones. He reports improved health and no further kidney trouble. Sold by all dealers 60 cents a box Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Enders
Robertson Avenue
Pen Argyl
Mr. Enders
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Subtle police conduct prompts domestic inquiry in Harper’s Weekly
A Wilmington woman suspects a policeman’s attachment to her cook and calls for an investigation to avert domestic disharmony. Mary confirms concern saying he "means business" as he complains about cooking. Harper's Weekly notes a separate item on submarines using a helmet and coat with air to surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Mary
Harper's Weekly
How It Is Done in Free America
The 14 year old Abraham Potekel, found homeless in Cleveland after misdirected immigrant paperwork, rises from selling papers to owning a postcard shop. He learns English in six weeks, sends 350 dollars home, brings his sister to help, and aspires to own the building housing his shop, proving remarkable self determination and resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Free America
Abraham Potekel
Union Station
New York
Hungary
Europe
New York Tribune
Germans Turn Milk Into Buttons And Piano Keys
The Boston Globe notes galalith, a substance from milk casein, is used to make buttons, piano keys, dominos, dice and chess pieces. Hamburg hosts galalith production since 1902, sourcing skim milk from French butter makers for 30 cents per 220 pounds, with whey returned. Coagulated curds are pressed to 50 percent water and shipped to Germany for finishing into blocks. It takes over 3,000 quarts of skim milk to yield 220 pounds of dry casein worth $15.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Hamburg
Germany
Boston Globe
Hair Regrows After Illness With Cuticura Help
A Pittsburg resident describes severe scalp scales and hair loss after typhoid fever. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, his scalp cleared, hair thickened, and he regained hope, noting the remarkable prior bald outcome. May 7 and 21, 1908. Potter Drug & Chem. Corp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Steese
Broad St
Pittsburg
Penn
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Cuticura Remedies
Boston
Masa
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Advised for Women
Marlton N J woman reports ten years of chronic female troubles relieved after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. The letter claims cures for ulceration inflammation and nervous prostration and promotes writing to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Mass for confidential advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Marlton
L E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Also Mentioned on This Page
Old Virginia
Antain
Wreat
Saete
GEO. W
Shesapeake Steamship Company
Cshesapeake Line
Columbia
York River
Atlanta
Baltimore
West Point
Gloucester Point
Clement's
Uay Bank
Aylmond’s
Pieis
Light Street
Bageage Checke
Atate Ig
Baltimore Street
Arthur Sason
E. Baltimore
Pymnl
Light and Ore
Peruna
United States
Black Crow Stockens
Black Crow Stocken CO
Newton, N.O
Bird
News of Virginia
Virignia Merchant
North Shirley
Fr. T. Glasgow, JR
Edgar Woods
Munyon
Williams
Walters
Somerville Journal
Queensboro Bridge
Australia
Allen
Andrees Allen S. Olmeted
LeRoy
South
New England
Ireland
Capudine
Belgium
Japan
Moon
Womers Sanitary
Druggista
Sorghum
Washington Star
Strout’s
New Senna Bulletin of Realias
Cuticura
Int
W. H. Willa
Attig
Rosary Public
Wills Building
Jldfad
Ava
Washington
Craft
Dr. Craft
Wells Medicine CO
Lafayette
W.L Douglas
Rosana
Mate Moe
Ts Pee Amp
F My
W. L. Douglas
Spark St
Brockteo
Thompson
Spalding’s
Spicia
Stahlee League
Pecarding
Spalding
Chicago
ST. Louis
Cincinnati
Columbus
Detroit
Mich
Eesi
Putnam c
Hake
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!