Methodist Year Book Reflects Growth Across U S Churches
The 1902 Methodist Year Book reports U S Methodist Episcopal membership at 2,948,137 in 1901, with 17,879 ministers and 14,002 local preachers. It cites 32,126 Sunday schools and 27,457 churches, noting substantial increases in church property and endowments. It also recalls critiques of McKinley by local Methodists and praises the late president’s church connection.
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Cascavelu
Ocean
Bok
Methodist Episcopal Church
United States
MelkKinley
McKinley
William McKinley
A Profitable Investment in Digestive Health
A Somerville resident, Demick, reports seven years of stomach trouble and bed rest before using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He spent about $1,000 without relief and now credits several bottles for full recovery. The ad promotes digestion focused therapy and offers a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets at Scallin's rug store.
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Demick
Somerville
Ind
Scallin
Chamberlain
Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve Promoted for Kids Wounds
The ad warns children are especially prone to burns and cuts and alleges that neglect leads to infection. It touts Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve as the superior remedy that draws out heat, relieves pain, and heals wounds, while warning to beware of counterfeits. A testimonial claims the salve cured a baby's eczema after two doctors gave up.
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Dewitt
de Witt
James Mock
N. Webster
DeWitts Little Early Risers Promote Easy Bowels
An advertisement features O. Greene of Depa praising DeWitts Little Early Risers for nine years of captiveness relief. The compact line claims the product promotes comfortable bowel evacuation during vacations without distress.
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DeWitt
O. Greene
Depa
Hoatetter's Stomach Bitters Promoted for Elderly Health
QLD FOLKS recommend Hoatetter's Stomach Bitters to strengthen stomach and kidneys in advanced age after years of service. Grandfather Join Harris of Clarcoville Kansas credits the Bitters with long life and continued good health.
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Hoatetter
Harris
Clarcoville
Kans
Eastern Star watch old year out with large card party
The Eastern Star Chapter hosted a New Year’s Eve event at Maronic ball with a large attendance. Guests played progressive sunch until 11 o’clock with major prizes for Mrs. H B Rogers and Mrs. Geo M Rowley. dancing followed and a toast of Auld Lang Syne at midnight.
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Eastern Star
H. B Rogers
Geo. M. Rowley
H. R. Kibsee
Florence Winsor
New Discovery for Consumption Promises Home Cure
Thousands urged to seek new climates for lung ailments, but Dr King’s New Discovery offers at home relief. It claims cures for coughs colds and throat and lung diseases with the first dose providing relief. Trial bottles available at S H Scallin's with 50 cent and 1.00 prices and guaranteed results.
Foley’s Kidney Cure Proves Quick Relief and Cure
Paducah Kentucky resident W L Yaney reports severe kidney disease treated by three southern Kentucky physicians with no success. After using Foley’s Kidney Cure, the first bottle brought relief and three bottles cured him permanently. He endorses it and warns against substitutes.
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W. L.tYaney
Paducah
Kentucky
Foley
Lake
Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Youthful Glow at 35 Cents
An old advertisement touts Rocky Mountain Tea as renewing youthful happiness with a steady life glow. The ad features 8 and H Seallin as the seller details.
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H. Seallin
New Passenger Rate Cuts to Three Cents a Mile
The Milwaukee and Northwestern railroads implement a three cent per mile rate for passenger traffic after years of debate. One way trips save a traveler a penny per mile while round trips keep the previous rate, reducing single journey costs but keeping round trip prices similar to before.
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Milwaukee and Northwestern
Pasenger
Cen
Sims
Thera & Hein Ff Ogd Cenis Pissenge
Ageo
Wtll
Annual Meeting At Congregational Church Elects Officers
Large attendance for the church annual meeting as officers were elected: Deacons H M Clark and C M Peck. trustees S I Seallin D I Miller and TW M Clark. clerk Mrs M H Seallin. treasurer AS Seallin. assistant treasurer Mrs Gee. finance committee Mesdames Miller Silsby H W Clark Dundass. music committee Mesdames Witchcock and SC Seallin. ushers Lawrence Robinson and Gustaus Loeyinger.
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Congregational Church
H. M. Clark
C. M. Peck
S. I. Seallin
Mesdames Miller
Silsby
HW. M. Clark
Dundass
H. FE. Witchcock
Scallin
Laurence Robinson
Gustavus Loeyinger
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Historic Remedy Ad
An 19th century ad touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a long trusted cure for teething pain wind colic and diarrhea urging buyers to use it worldwide. A testimonial from Frank Treadwell of Bennett Tennessee claims Foley's Kidney Cure cured his two year kidney disease with one dollar bottle.
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Frank Treadwell
Bennett, Ta
Foley
Doran
Minneapolis
Minn
Boston
Get What You Ask Fort When you ask for Cascarets Candy Cathartic
Advertisement warns customers to insist on genuine Cascarets tablets stamped C C C and not buy in bulk or from substitutors. It calls substituting fraud and urges all druggists to stock the genuine product.
For Sale Wheat Oats Horses and Bulls
For sale includes 500 bushels Salver's Big 4 oats 3 mares six years old about 1200 pounds three registered Deerham bulls C I MILTEMORE 509 East First Street Mitchel or on the j fara.
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India
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Mitchell
SOAPS
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Ecalleat
Bliss
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ELY Brothers
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Metropolitan Business College
Powers Bldg
Monroe St
Chicago
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S.C. W I Kari
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