Devastation at Johnstown Deepens in Flood and Fire
Historic flooding and a catastrophic fire sweep Johnstown as rescuers race to identify and retrieve victims. Officials report thousands dead or missing with morgues filled. flames fuel debris as martial law restricts access. Witnesses describe improvised funeral pyres and scenes of devastation across Iron Street and the dam area.
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Johnstown
Kerinsville
New Florence
Gen
Hastings
Amiother
Iere
Hulbert
McKee
Battery 13
John Dibert
Iron Street
Market Street
Debria
Baltimore and Ohio
Frank McDonald
Comparative Worth of Baking Powders Compared by Analysis
A diagram from Prof. Schedler compares the leavening power of Hanford's Davis's and Royal Baking Powder. It notes Royal is more economical and delivers better results, while all alum powders are dangerous and should be avoided.
Relief Efforts Under Way After Flood in Pennsylvania
The president did not attend church but arranged by telegraph with Governor Beaver for flood relief. Miss Clara Barton went to Harrisburg to supervise Red Cross relief efforts in Johnstown as distress spread through the districts.
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Washington
Beaver
Pennsylvania
Clara Barton
Harrisburg
Red Cross Society
Johnstown
Severe lake storms last seen in 1884 grip region
A set of North American storms on Thursday produced the severest lake strorms since 1884. Reports describe heavy waves and damage along shorelines with lingering travel disruptions across several states and provinces.
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John Barrett
Kentucky
Electric bitters touted to cure dyspepsia and diseases
A noisy health ad claims thousands seek a life well lived and promise a cure for dyspepsia stomach and kidney issues. It asserts that proper use of Electric Bitters will improve digestion and banish digestive complaints, urging readers to try the remedy.
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Tver
Vigor and Vitality Mood’s Remedy Promises Health Boost
An advertisement extols a tonic named Mood’s that allegedly strengthens the stomach and appetite, energizes the body, "rouses and invigorates" the kidneys and liver, and refreshes the brain for clearer thinking, urging readers to try it.
Wrapping Paper Sparked Lifesaving Recovery Tale
A dying patient told by doctors she had little time survived after reading a note on Dr Kine's New Discovery in a scrap of wrapping paper. She used a sample bottle, then a full bottle, and eventually regained strength and weight from 70 pounds to 142 pounds. Trial bottles offered by W. If Cole, Druggist, Portsmith, are advertised.
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Staymp
W. If
Cole
Draggist
Portsmith
S. Il
Twin Cities
Chicago
Lake Superior
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St. Paul
Duluth
Ashland
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Superior
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Omaha
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Elkhorn & Mo
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St. Paw
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Earns Endorsement
Mr Richard Spencer of 2502 Garrison Avenue St Louis Missouri reports a two year dry hacking cough resolving after three bottles of Ballard's Horehound Syrup. He credits wife urging the remedy and notes his lungs are strong again. Caller: Gale's IKK.
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Rhichard Spencer
Garrison Avenue
St. Louis
Ballard
IKK. i. Gale's
Snow Liniment Said To Cure Longstanding Rheumatism
Walford's Snow Liniment is claimed to have cured a four year rheumatism case by a St. Louis resident My. W IZ Powers of 80388 Thomas St. He reports severe suffering before trying the product and says three bottles removed all traces of the disease and restored him. Gale, Agent.
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My. W. IK. Powers
Thomas St
St. Louis
Walford
Agian
Gale
Arnica Salve Claim from Cuckion's Ad
Cuckion's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Priced at 26 cents per box and sold by S. H. Seall in.
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Seallin
Mother's Friend Promises Easier Labor and Safer Birth
The advertisement claims the preparation shortens labor and reduces danger to mother and child when used months before confinement. It directs readers to The Bradford Regulator Co. in Georgia for details, noting sale by S. H Seallin.
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Sradfield Regulator Co
Iuaita, Ga
S. H Seallin
Bradfield Female Regulator Claims Cure for Menstrual Suppression
A Mississippi customer’s daughter allegedly recovered from suppressed menstruation after using Bradfield's Female Regulator. J. W. Vellums of Water Valley attributes the cure and directs readers to The Bradfield, Neg, Go., Atlanta, Ga for details. Sold by J. Seallin.
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Bradfield
J. W. Vellums
Water Valley
Miss
Atlanta
J. Seallin
Castoria Mention in Nostalgic Motherhood Verse
A nostalgic line traces Castoria through life stages from infancy to motherhood, noting its use during illness and for children. The verse emphasizes enduring reliance on Castoria across generations and roles.
Local money lender ad promises loans at low rates
Teallways have money on hand 6 long upon Gapreved fare at low rates of interest Call and see us Win want of a loan BroVisen Bros a Seamer
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BroVisen Bros. A& Seamer
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