Doctor Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Promises Stomach Health
An old advertisement extols the tonic as restoring strength for motormen and railroad workers by curing stomach weakness and digestion issues. It includes a testimonial from Pronk Smith of Granite Colorado claiming full recovery after four bottles and notes a free medical adviser offer from Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo New York.
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Pronk Smith
Granite
Chaffee Co Colo
Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
National reciprocity conference planned by manufacturers
The National Association of Manufacturers forms a committee in Philadelphia to plan a reciprocity conference. Members from Boston and elsewhere discuss basing representation by industry and schedule in December, focusing on reciprocity benefits without tariff reform. Cincinnati Detroit and Indianapolis seek host status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
National Association of Manufacturers
Theodore
Arthur B. Lowe
Finchburg
Mass
George T Coppins
MHH Tarbox
Alden Speare
Eugene N Foss
Boston
Cincinnati
Detroit
Indianapolis
United States
Memorial monument for Emperor Frederick III unveiled near Brandenburg Gate
In Berlin on October 18 an anniversary observance marked the dedication of a new monument to Emperor Frederick III. The statue stands outside the Brandenburg Gate near the Blumenthal and Helmholtz monuments, described as a handsome marble work of heroic size.
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Berlin
Frederick III
Brandenburg Gate
Blumenthal
Helmholz
Fort Worth Hosts National WITV Convention Preparations
Advices from all parts indicate the National WITV convention will be one of the largest in history. Fort Worth committees hold semi weekly meetings planning elaborate reception and entertainment for delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
WITV
Kentucky Universalists Gather for State Convention
Universalists from across Kentucky convene for the annual state meeting in session through next Monday. Dignitaries and lay members plan to address the gathering with the highlight the dedication of the new internalist church on Sunday.
Florida orange season opens with 1 100,000 boxes forecast
St Augustine October 18 The orange season in Florida opens with reports from across the belt estimating about 1 100,000 boxes to cover the crop. Recovery after the 1885 fatal freeze has accelerated. trees show remarkable growth and the crop looks unusually fine. Growers express strong optimism.
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St Augustine
Fla
Florida
Cure for Paralysis Noted by West Virginia Resident
Henderson Grimett of Logan county suffered partial paralysis losing use of an arm and side. After two bottles of Cham Berlin s Pain Balm he regained almost full use. The maker notes other cures for partial paralysis and common rheumatic complaints. Sold by F J Clendenin and Battles Pharmacy Moline.
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Henderson Grimett
Chamberlin
Geo. R. McDonald
Man
Logan County
F J Clendenin
Battles Pharmacy
Moline
Railroad project revived at foreclosure sale in Baker City
In Baker City Oregon on October 18 investors show strong interest in the foreclosure sale of the Northwest railroad. The line, started years ago but halted by financial woes, may be finished with Mexican Trust Company of New York raising funds to buy the property and franchises and to build a branch to Lewiston Idaho connecting with the Great Northern and Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company lines.
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Baker City
Oregon
Northwest Railroad
Mexican Trust Company of
New York
Huntington
Lewiston
Idaho
Great Northern
Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company
Plans for Mammoth Steel Mill at Thomas near Birmingham
Plans nearly completed for a large Republic Iron and Steel Company mill at Thomas near Birmingham. The firm already operates two blast furnaces and is building a third. The new plant, costing about 1,500,000 dollars, will process furnace output and supply rolling mills in the district.
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Birmingham
Thomas
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Frisco and Memphis Railroad Completion Marked by Golden Spike
The driving of a golden spike in Miami I T signals the completion and consolidation of the Frisco and Memphis railroad. The ceremony, under the Commercial Club of Kansas, drew businessmen from Tennessee Indian Territory Missouri and Oklahoma.
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Miami
I T
Frisco and
Memphis
Commercial Club of
Kansas
Tennessee
Indian Territory
Missouri
Oklahoma
Hobson to Visit Knoxville for Banquet and Monument
Knoxville, Tenn October 18 arrangements are made for Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson to be the guest of Knoxville for several days. He will unveil a monument to General James White founder of Knoxville tomorrow afternoon and attend the Knoxville Commercial Club annual banquet in the evening.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Richmond Arson Hobson
Hobson
James White
Knoxville Commercial Club
King's Daughters to Convene in Buffalo Exposition
Buffalo NY Oct 18 The Kings Daughters prepare for the New York state branch annual convention at the exposition starting today It promises to be the largest gathering with high profile participants including Mrs Margaret Bottome president of the national council Mrs Mary Lowe Dickinson secretary and Mrs Isabelli Charles Davis treasurer Monday will be observed as King's Daughters Day at the exposition.
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Buffalo
New York
Margaret Bottome
National «Uncil
Mary Lowe Dickinson
Isabelll Charles Davis
Oklahoma White Ribboners Convene in Oklahoma City
The annual territorial convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union opens in Oklahoma City today. The event is described as the largest and most notable yet held in the territory with prominent temperance speakers to deliver papers and talks over the three day session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Woman's Chrietian Temperance Union
Oklahoma
Ely's Dream Balm Ad Promotes Quick Relief for Catarrh
A 1901 Mt Olive Arkansas letter endorses Ely Brothers nasal balm claiming relief and cure for catarrh and hay fever. It lists trial price ten cents and full size sixty cents with mail order from Ely Brothers New York. The note requests one bottle of Cream Balm family size from Blg Bros.
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Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Mt. Olive
Ark
Messrs, Blg
3. M. Scholtz
Y M C A Workers Convene in Butler District
In Butler Pennsylvania on October 18 more than a hundred YMCA workers gather for the twenty sixth annual Pittsburg district convention. Sessions run through Sunday with papers addresses and discussions on extending YMCA work in cities towns colleges seminaries and the railroad branch.
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Butler
Y.M.C. A
Pittsburg
McKeever v Bennett in Twenty Round Wilmington Fight
Delegations from Philadelphia New York and Newark travel to Wilmington for the Charlie McKeever versus Jack Bennett welterweight bout at the Wilmington Athletic Club. Both contenders trained weeks and show fine form as Jack Daly from Wilmington plans to challenge the victor ringside.
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Wilmington
Del
Philadelphia
New York
Newark
Charley McKeever
Jack Bennett
Summit Hill
Wilmington Athletic Club
Fettle
Jack Daly
Steel Trust Plans Electric Railway to Grand Rapids
Benton Harbor Michigan October 18 members of the steel trust promote an electric railway from Benton Harbor to Grand Rapids through western Michigan fruit country. The West Michigan Traction Company also plans two steamship lines Chicago to Benton Harbor and Benton Harbor to Milwaukee. Capitalization is listed at $1 000 000.
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Benton Harbor
Mich
The
Steel Trust
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Chicago
Milwaukee
West Michigan Traction Company
Free British Doctors Offer Three Months of Treatment in Rock Island
Eminent physicians from the British Medical Institute establish a permanent Rock Island branch at 1700 3rd Avenue to provide free treatment for three months to all invalids who call before Oct 30. Services include consultation, examination, minor surgery, and guidance, with medicines excluded. Office hours 9 am to 8 pm, no Sundays.
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3Rd Ave
Rock Island, Ill
British Medical Institute
3D Avenue
Rock Island
Tri-Cities
West Third Street
Davenport
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Joe Veere
Ournals
Towndrow & Nutter m Fi
Chase Building
Borners
6Th Street
5Th Avenue
C. E. Booker & Co
C.E. Booker & CO
Fifteenth Street
Chicago Dental Company
2D Avenue
Ill
Speidel
Knox
Longley
Hawes
Harper House
Illinois
Loptien
Market Square
BAL Medkine Co
Cleveland
Ohio
F W Uhrus
16Th Street
Kerseys
Meltons
Coverts
Aldene
W.C. T. U. Convention
Kentucky Universalists
Beftan
Kentucky
King’s Daughters AT Buffalo
Y. M. C. A. Workers
M’keever VS
Bennet
Steel Trust IN Traction
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Gulf Coast
South
le Stone
Gen. Pass
Agt
Louisville
Mull
Lightning Medicine CO
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Merchant's Restaurant
Fourth Avenue
Moline, Ill
Ross Brothers
God
Sixteenth Street
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