Peruna praised by thousands of women in letters
Letters from women across the country tout Peruna as a cure for catarrh and nervous debility. Patients like Miss Katie Klein of St. Louis and Miss Anna Prescott of Minneapolis report relief and restored health after using Peruna, claiming it cures systemic catarrh and catarrh of the stomach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Klein
Bartmer Avenue
St. Louis
Anna Prescott
Perma
F. J. Lynch
S. Division Street
Grand Rapids
Mich
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Peruna
Marie Coats
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
The
Hartman Sanitarium
Dainty scent bottle shown by jewelers for day and evening wear
A delicate evolution in scent cases features a chased openwork gold ball filled with sponge net and perfume. The aroma remains faint but constant, and the item is presented as ideal for attaching to lorgnette or muff chains by day and to a fan in the evening.
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with druggist endorsements
An advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for an incurable case of catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally. Endorsements from West & Truax and Walding Kinnan Marvin claim Cheney & Co. are honorable and financially sound. The notice states testimonials are free and pills are sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Ohio
Switzerland landslide sends inn and garden hillside
A recent landslide in Switzerland moved an inn along with its garden and outbuildings thirty five feet without any injuries. Two large elm trees in the garden were also shifted but remained unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Allen's Foot Ease Ad Claims Cure for Swollen Feet
It promotes Allen's Foot Ease powder to be shaken into shoes as the sole remedy for swollen smarting burning and sweating feet coins and bunions. Available at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents. Free sample offered. Address Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy New York.
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Allen
All
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
Siam Rice Trade Value in 1899 Reaches 22 Million
Trade reports show Siam's chief staple rice valued at 22,834,160 Mexican in 1899 with output steadily rising each year as the staple dominates the economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siam
Garfield Tea Purifies Blood for Spring Renewal
In the spring, Garfield Tea is praised as a wonderful herb medicine that purifies the blood and restores vitality to systems worn by the winter season.
Quote on Senators Elected by People Sparks Debate
The remark argues for direct popular election of U.S. senators, warning against delay for another century. It reflects frustration with current selection methods and calls for immediate reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Time to work and play likened to organ grinder
A brief line compares the rhythm of labor and leisure to an organ grinder, suggesting a cyclical pattern where effort and recreation are inseparable. The phrasing evokes a figurative link between daily duties and entertainment, implying harmony between work and pastime.
Russ Breaching Blue Bag Promises Double Value
Local retailer touts Russ Breaching Blue as the famous bag blue with a claim that one package equals two of any other bag blue. Marketing emphasizes premium color and notable durability.
When a fool parts with his money the chances are
A pithy maxim notes that one man's careless spending often benefits another. The quote warns against rash purchases and highlights folly in financial decisions, implying smart savers avoid such traps. It reflects a general caution about wealth and prudence.
Beileschew Kis-Me Gum Popular in Kentucky
In Kentucky, Beileschew Kis-Me gum remains a favored item with locals noting its distinctive taste and widespread appeal. Retailers report steady demand and casual mention of the product in daily purchases.
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Kentucky
Solomon's Wisdom Linked to Talkative Wives, Historians Suggest
Researchers propose that Solomon's famed wisdom may reflect social dynamics with his many wives. The theory highlights how conversations and counsel from wives could have shaped his rulings and judgments.
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Solomon
Queen Helene of Italy Publishes Poetic Volume
Queen Helene famed for poetry plans a volume of verse. Her father, the prince of Montenegro, also a poet of note, gathers his court to read each finished poem and seek their reaction before publication.
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Helene
Italy
Prince
Montenegro
Legend Says Stonehenge Stone May Signal Royal Death
An old English legend links a Stonehenge monolith's fall to the death of a British dynasty's head. Notably, a stone reportedly toppled toward the end of December, prompting interest in the superstition.
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Stonehenge
Insurance men place 20 million policy on J Pierpont Morgan
Report notes that business leaders have taken policies totaling 20 million on the life of J Pierpont Morgan. They fear potential temporary loss in value if Morgan dies, implying a financial motive tied to his influence and current investments.
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J. Pierpont Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Profit by the Experience of Others
A quotable phrase urges learning from others errors and successes as a shortcut to achievement. It stresses practical lessons over blind effort and promotes measured, informed risk taking.
George Washington Soda Spotlight
A 20th century soda brand named George Washington Soda is advertised as perfectly pure and available at all grocers. The message urges readers to insist on purchasing this product from grocers.
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Riamond Soda Works
Milwaukee
Wis
George Washington Soda
Women at club meeting cause uproar with constant chatter
A report notes women attendees at a local club meeting dominated by talk and gossip, leaving observers concerned about the lack of substantive discussion and decision making.
Ts progressive endire for prizes gambling
In Michigan towns the leading question centers on a proposed reform or gambling prize scheme. A reader letter from Trinity Springs Indiana dated February 16 1900 questions the fad’s legality and worth.
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Michigan
One Day Cold Cure Ad With Bromine Quinine Tablets
Patent medicine style ad promises to cure a cold in one day using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. The box bears K. W. Grove’s signature and offers a 25 cent refund if it fails to cure the cold.
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K. W. Grove
France Sees Efficiency in Submarine Boat Program
France claims fourteen submarines completed and eight more under construction, underscoring a push for a stronger naval fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Wanted at Once Travel ing Salesmen
Wanted at once traveling salesmen with or without experience to earn about 60 dollars and expenses. For particulars write Peerless Tobacco Works, Oxford City, Va.
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Peerless Tobacco
Odford City
Woman Tempts Man To Eat Out He Takes Drink Alone Accora
A woman lured a man to dine out but he drank on his own, leaving Accora unidentified and the incident described as a social misstep.
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy
A historical ad note for Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup claims to ease teething pain for children, softening gums and reducing inflammation while relieving wind colic. The message mentions a 2cabettie value, reflecting a possible misread price or quantity.
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Mra. Winslow
Velvet Starch Ad Sparking Finish for Collars and Cuffs
A grocer sold Velvet Starch at 10c a package promising a velvet finish on collars and cuffs. The short promotional notice urges customers to try it once.
Prosperous Texas and its rising fortunes in the new century
A Literary Bureau note from the Southern Pacific and H. T. C. Railroad profile Texas growth in the early 1900s. It highlights cotton and grain wealth, mineral and timber riches, farm prosperity, migration interest, and Texas as a rising commercial power ready to outpace rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Lone Star
Star of
Southern Pacific-H. & T. C. Railroad
Texas need for factories to convert raw materials
The article argues that Eastern and Middle States owe their wealth to manufacturers while Southern states lack similar facilities. It notes Texas rich in natural resources and minerals, with crops and minerals flowing out while finished goods enter, creating an imbalance. It urges every town to establish factories to convert local products into finished goods for consumers.
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Middle States
Texas
Literary Bureau
Sunset Ute
Texas Invites New York Merchants to Seek Investment
Gov. Sayers extends an invitation to New York business leaders and the New York Merchants Association to visit Texas. Edwin Chamberlain of San Antonio will coordinate receptions to showcase Texas as a diverse investment landscape spanning agriculture, minerals, manufacturing, timber, and livestock. Lake Copias in Boetia has been drained, freeing 48 000 acres for cultivation.
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Sayers
New York
Texas
Levy
New York Merchants Association
Commonwealth
Edwin Chamberlain
San Antonio
Literary Bureau
Southern Pacific
Copias
Boetia
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