Donations of a year with 1901 totals in Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Tribune reports that 1901 donations to colleges, libraries, museums, charities and churches total 123,888,732 with Carnegie, Stanford, and Rockefeller as leading benefactors. It notes 68,850,961 to education and 22,217,470 to charities. The piece highlights Carnegie libraries and looming large gifts, including a possible national university funding.
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Chicago Tribune
The
Tribune
Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie
Jane L. Stimford
John PD. Rockefeller
National University
Ami
Yale
Columbia
Hostetter's Stomach-Bitters Featured Amid Institution Scandal
The ad highlights Hostetter's Stomach-Bitters as a long trusted remedy for stomach liver and bowel ailments. The article also covers a probe into Tompkins former head of a state institution, with the governing board rescinding a complimentary resolution and charges of misconduct under review.
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Tompkins
Board of Charities and Beatties
Board of Charities and Corrections
Rapid City
Dr. Pierce Promotes Golden Medical Discovery Cure Claim
An American dyspepsia critique advocates Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a permanent remedy rather than a temporary tablet fix. The ad claims 98 of 100 cures and notes $25,000 spent advertising a 1008 page medical adviser mailed free for 21 one cent stamps to Buffalo.
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Pierce
Common Sense
KR. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Ieee
Ella Sapp
Jamestown
Guilford County
N.C
Dr. Pierce
Grippe coughs linger and risk after danger point
Coughs from grippe often persist for months and may prove fatal even after danger signals subside. Foley's Honey and Tar offers positive protection and relief from these lingering coughs.
Honorary Membership Extended by Woman’s Club Federations
The Federation of Woman's Clubs extends honorary membership to the men who make Rocky Mountain Tea, S. Hy. Seallin. The move highlights cross gender recognition within club circles and promotes appreciation for contributors to local beverage crafts.
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Federation of Woman's Clubs
S. Hy. Seallin
Allen's Foot Base Powder Promises Warm Dry Feet
A vintage advertisement touts Allen's Foot Base powder to cure chillblains swelling sweating and sore aching damp feet. Sold at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents.
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Allen
South Dakota Corn Output Questioned by Col King
Col J H King of Huron writes to the Argus Leader disputing Doane Robinson’s 1901 South Dakota corn estimate. He cites counties in the state yielding about 80 million bushels plus another 70 million, totaling ~154 million, arguing a fair value of 40 cents a bushel and criticizing Iowa and Nebraska figures.
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J. H. King
Huron
Argus Leader
South Dakota
Doane Robinson
Robinson
King
Bon Homme
Yankton
Clay
Union
Bincoln
Winder
Minnébaha
Hutchionson
Towa
Nebraska
South Tikone
Arnica Salve Boasts Global Fame and Uses
It gwidles the globe with Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the world’s best healer for cuts burns corns and skin eruptions. Claims include speedy relief for bruises sores and other injuries while promoting its infallible healing powers.
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Bucklen
Philippine Civil Service Seeks Manila Based Exams
Miss Coffin of the Civil Service Board reports many former volunteers want noncombat posts in the Philippines. Examinations for stenographer, typewriter, and translator positions will be held in spring 1902 across the United States, with Manila-based posts in customs and local services also anticipated.
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Omaha
Philippine Service
United States
Philippines
Philippine Service Board
Tougi
Manila
Uncle Sam
A Helpless Child in Life’s Battle and Maternal Health
A harsh depiction of a weak child isolated from peers and unable to join in play or work. The piece urges expectant mothers to trust Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for maternal health and to ensure future children receive health and strength.
New Fashion Sees Actress Cards Mounted on Velvet Bases
A Chicago Record Herald item notes actresses display old card plates mounted on velvet bases in neat cases. Those with fewer than three or four plates, symbolizing as many divorces, are seen as beginners unfit for the inner circle. The trend is expected to spread to upper society.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve Promoted for Child Burns
An advertisement warns that children are prone to burns, bruises, and cuts and claims Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve eases pain, stops bleeding, and speeds healing. It cautions against counterfeit products and cites a user testimonial about a baby’s eczema clearing after physicians gave up.
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Dewitt
de Witt
Jans Mock
N. Webster
Rocky Mountain Tea Promotion Claims Genuine Madison Made
The passage touts Rocky Mountain Tea as genuine and made only by the Madison Medicine Co. It notes limited quantities described as 35 vents, no more, HO less, and Ti Seatlin, signaling a local patent remedy or health product claim.
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Rocky Mountain
Miadison Medicine Co
Seatlin
Health for 10 Cents Promises Bright Health
A Cascarets Candy Cathartic advertisement touts a perfect health claim with a Hovely liver pure blood clean skin and bright eyes. It promises genuine tablets stamped C C C never sold in bulk and available through all druggists at a dime.
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Oraye
Lis
Wihinkinton
Hunt
Gould As- Sishin
Toulkins
Seligol
Hostetter
Col. King
Philippine Civil Service
Philippine Islands
W. L. Yancey
Paducak, Ky
Kentucky
Metropolitan Business College
Chicago
O. M. Powers
Monroe Street
Serveson & Son
Davyison
Coun
Win. M. Hergert & Co
Ferris’ Drug Store
East Second Street
Mitchell
S. D
Foley
Shckest Rene
Kieuta
Oon
Coon
Salty CO
Minneapolis
Minn
A. W. Burright
Morey
Security Bank
Avery Fine Make
Arej
Pirown
Business College
S. C
Sioux City
Iowa
Norfolk
Neb
Touth
G. W. Brown, Jr
Pres
J.L. Wingfield, Prin
Mitchell National Bank
U. S
G. Davison
N.L Davison
E. J. Quigley
M. Smith
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