April Weather Forecast By Hicks Predicts Storms and Warm Spells
Hicks forecasts a volatile April with a reactionary storm at month start, a warm spell by the 5th to 7th featuring thunderstorms and hail, then cooler nights and renewed storm activity through mid month. Mercury and lunar cycles imply extended unsettled weather, with later periods bringing more rain, possible snow in the far north, and a generally drier overall rainfall than normal.
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Hicks
Central States
Mercury
Borésa
Mississippi
Ohio
Mississippi River
Middle West
Night Was Her Terror and Coughs All Night
Mrs. Chas. Applegate of Alexandria Indiana describes night coughs kept her awake as consuming consumption raged. She credits Dr Kinzi New Discovery with three one dollar bottles curing her and gaining 58 pounds. The remedy claims to cure coughs colds grippe bronchitis and lung troubles. Trial bottles are free at Scallin's drug store.
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Chas. Applegate
Alexandria
Ind
Dr. Kinz
Scallin’s
Arnica Salve Cures Child's Skin Ailment
A Morganton Tennessee resident praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for curing a daughter's scalp sores described as scald head. The ad claims the salve treats eczema tetter salt rheum pimples, sores ulcers and piles. S. H. Scallin sells the 25 cent remedy.
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C. D. Isbill
Morganton, Tenn
Bucklen
S. H. Scallin
The Cost of Fathers Estate Time With Children
A meditation on work life balance by Edward Bok urging fathers to value time with their children over constant business pursuit. It questions whether earning prestige or money justifies a child growing distant and a home lacking affection.
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Edward Bok
Arpil Ladies’ Timeo Journal
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ends Teething Troubles
For over sixty years Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has eased teething pain for millions of mothers. It soothes gums, relieves wind colic, and diar rhoea with a pleasant taste. Sold by druggists worldwide at twenty five cents a bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup and take no other.
Wood's Norway Pine Syrup Endorsed for Children's Health
Advertises Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as especially suited for children and soothing for throat and lung diseases, claiming it as the remedy of all remedies for such ailments.
Honey and Tar Promises Lung Cure claims
An advertisement extols Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure from raw or inflamed lungs claiming rapid relief from pneumonia and consumption caused by a hard cold. It attributes the claim to S H Seallin.
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Foley
S H Seallin
Aberdeen Soldier Wins Medal for Gallantry in Philippines
The American heroes roll lists Sergeant Amos Weaver of Company F Thirty-sixth Volunteer Infantry for conspicuous gallantry near Calulut and Magalong Philippines on November 5 1899. Described as a tall Hoosier he joined Major Bell’s scouts then the Thirty six regiment and re enlisted. He carried Lubin’s ammunition and food under heavy loads, earning high praise from officers.
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Alredeen Boys
Weaver
Bell
Seventh Cavalry
Malolos
Lubin
Aberdeen
Strikes a Rich Find from Indian Territory Typewriters
Lancaster man praises Elect ric Bitters for indigestion and nervous debility after years of failed remedies. He credits them with his wife’s well being and calls them a grand tonic for women. Sold by S Scalldine for 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed.
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F. J. Green
Lancaster
N. H
Colonel Jarlick Delivers Moral Tale At Polkville School
A spoken anecdote by Plunk Jarlick, Arkansas politician, to students at Polkville humorously describes a wedding feast disturbance over a jug of whisky. The tale features broken noses, a shattered fiddle, burnt furniture, and a two year feud before a moral about excess, ending with a student guessing the jug’s fate.
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Jarlick
Suavely
Plunk Jarlick
Arkansas
Polkville
Puck
Cause For Rejoicing In A Padded Cell
A Baltimore News tale presents a grim joke as a prison surgeon reveals the convict has smallpox. The inmate erupts with excitement, misinterpreting the diagnosis and shouting joy before being placed in a padded cell.
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Baltimore News
Man seeks proofreader post but publisher says no readers left
A man asks for a proofreader job but the publisher explains all proofreaders were laid off. The outlet now publishes only dialect stories with no need for proofreading.
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Philadelphia Press
Airship Inventor Warns Against Long Flights
A Washington Star quote shows an inventor boasting a successful airship while acknowledging its value limits. The exchange highlights skepticism about practical flight distance and the tension between innovation and control.
Silk Smoking Jacket Becomes Sofa Pillow Says Judge
Mrs. Jones recalls the silk smoking jacket given to her husband for his birthday that she transformed into a sofa pillow. Mrs. Smith notes her husband preferred to sit and smoke in it, per a judge's remark.
Income Forfeited by Marriage in Town Topics
A brief Town Topics quip notes that the income forfeited by marriage was not large, describing it as an easier loss to live without than within. The remark reflects social attitudes toward dowries and income during the period.
Bride and groom rushed to hospital after Battle alley wedding
In a local wedding at Battle alley the newly married couple were sent to the hospital soon after the ceremony. Friends reportedly threw old horse shoes believing it would bring luck.
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Battle Alley
Advertised Letters in Mitchell Post Office Week Ended March 21 1902
A list of uncalled letters at Mitchell post office includes Atheran P C Brooks W R Brown Washington Dickson B R Emerson BF Fletcher H Hatch J B Heidel C FE Hicks Esbun Holt Arthur Long Fred Romer J W Spence C W Snowden G H Tobey T P Wood Paul. Callers should say advertised. If unclaimed in two weeks they go to the dead letter office.
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Mitchell
Atheran
P. C Brooks
W. R. Brown
Washington Dickson
B. R Emerson
BF. M. Fletcher
H. Hatch
J. B. Heidel C
FE. Hicks
Esbun Holt
Arthur Long
Fred Romer
J. W. Spence
C. W. Snowden
G. H. Tobey
T. P
Pneumonia Follows a Cold Not From Foley's Honey and Tar
An early 20th century ad claims pneumonia follows a cold but never follows Foley's Honey and Tar. It asserts the remedy stops coughing heals and strengthens lungs and provides protection against pneumonia. Refuse substitutes S H Scallin.
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Foley
S. H. Scallin
This Will Interest Mothers Sweet Powders for Children
A marketing notice for Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children promotes cures for feverishness teething disorders colds and digestive issues. It claims over 30 000 testimonials and offers free samples by mail from Alleny S Olmstead LeRoy New York.
Burdock Blood Bitters Boosts Man’s Vigor for Life’s Battle
An 19th century advertisement claims Burdock Blood Bitters grant a clear head and active brain, building a strong vigorous body to prepare men for the battle of life.
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Burdock
Rocky Mountain Tea Marketing Claim Card
Ad presents Great tonic for body and brain driving impurities from the system. Claims health benefits and lasting wellness. Includes price 35c and seller reference S. Hi. Seallin.
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Rocky Mountain Tea
S. Hi
Get What You Ask For Cascarets Warning
Public warning urges buyers to insist on genuine Cascarets Candy Cathartic tablets stamped C C C. Do not accept bulk substitutions as they are frauds. Drug gists are advised to beware of counterfeit versions.
Real Estate Transfers List From Mitchell Area
A compilation of property transfers including Caroline A. Cole to James Conway and John Tobin to Charles Lentz. Transactions cover sections and blocks in Mitchell with parcels in additions and railroad areas, involving multiple grantees and sums totaling 1925, 1480, 4020, 4800, 2400, 4150, 850, and 125 dollars.
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Caroline A. Cole
James Conway
John Tobin
Charles Lentz
Pee Philip Tobin, Jr
Herbert E. Hitchcock
Arthur Drake
Woodbury Higgins
M. W
J. C. Harker
Wm.m. Smith
W. C. Foglesong
H. Rowley
Mitchell
M. H. Rowley
Alice E. Spooner
John P. Lindahl
John Lawler
Ene
Steelee Eda
Annie Ball
John J. McDougall
Mitchell Building & Loan Association
Kittie Brown
Cooley
Dangers of Pneumonia and Old Remedies
A brief warning about untreated bronchial colds leading to pneumonia and weakened lungs, with advertising for Yooley's Honey and Tar as a remedy to stop the cough heal and strengthen the lungs and prevent pneumonia. By H. Scallin.
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Yooley
H. Scallin
Cure for relentless itching by Dean's Ointment
A vivid old-time advertisement extols Dean's Ointment as a reliable remedy for severe itching, portraying it as a near-miraculous cure despite intense discomfort.
Foley's Kidney Cure Promises Wellness for Kidneys
S. H. Scallin advertises Foley's Kidney Cure as a safe remedy for kidney and bladder ailments. The copy claims grateful women credit it with blessings and notes Rocky Mountain Tee compensation for efforts, pricing it at 35c.
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Foley
S. H. Scallin
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Pal
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New York
Chell
R. C. Warne, M. D
Davison County
Phil.Tobin
Hillside
Webster
Sterling Sremedy CO
Frank van Wagenen
Mitchell House
South Dakota
Madison Medicine Co
Madison
Wis
Washington Star
Ecific Co
Atlanta
J. R. Marold
Canal St
Cohoes
N. Y
Z. Burnside
Heebkin
Coffi
IREAL
Dean
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