Dr Coffee Offers Home Eye Medicines and Free Book
Dr W O Coffee of Des Moines claims eye medicines you can use at home cure cataracts and other eye ailments and says he will send an 80 page book on Eye Diseases for free to readers. He invites readers to write for the book. The note adds a claim about a tiny university in Foura Bay Sierra Leone with five professors and under twenty students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Coffee
Des Moines
Iowa
Foura Bay
Sierra Leone
Siip At
Defiance Starch trade friction impacts grocers
Grocers report reluctance to stock Defiance Starch 16 oz due to a remaining 12 cz. brand stock believed unsellable to customers who already own the 16 oz package. The dispute centers on Sams money and customer reuse of the product.
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Nsict
Defiance
Sams
All methods fail without right motives Ram's Horn
A brief editorial line asserts that all methods fail without proper motives, attributed to Ram's Horn. The message emphasizes ethical drive behind actions and criticizes methods divorced from motives.
McCane's Detective Agency in Houston Texas
Houston Texas advertisement for McCane's Detective Agency offering trained and reliable detective servicesfulfillment and discreet investigations by experienced staff in local area.
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McCane's Detective Agency
Jhmouston
Texas
Confederate Veterans Special Train From Houston May 18
Official route offers round trip one cent per mile on Houston and Texas Central via Houston and Sunset Route. Tickets on sale May 17–18, valid to June 15 with extension option. The Confederates Veterans' Special departs Houston at 7:30 p m May 18 for New Orleans. readers urged to arrange to join in Houston. Literature from M L Robbins and T J Anderson, Go P23 As A G P T A Houston Texas.
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Houston
Texas Central R. R
Sunset
Confederate Veterans
New Orleans
M. L. Robbins
T. J. Anderson
United States built 1675 vessels last year
The report states that the United States completed 1,675 vessels in the previous year, with 94 exceeding 1,000 tons burden and 41 intended for inland navigation.
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United States
Morphine and whiskey habits cured in twenty days
Advertises a 20 day cure for morphine and whiskey habits at the Matthews Home in San Antonio Texas. Offers deposit in bank payment on cure and railroad fare paid both ways if failure occurs. |
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews
San Antonio
Texas
Mystery of Morning Coldness Sparks Kitchen Quips
Dialogue from a domestic scene reveals a marriage tangle as the clock marks five o five and Mrs. Bacon jokes about the husband’s flirtations. The exchange hints at a light mood section in a humor column.
Bradshaw R 9999 Rheumatism Cure Claim
Advertises Dr Bradshaw s R 9999 as a rheumatism cure with a guarantee from Bradshaw Mod Co Dallas Texas. Also notes origin of the word gin from genievre the French for juniper and includes a rehearsal quote about hair and part handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bradshaw
Bradshaw Mod.Co
Dallas,Tex
Geneva
Collector's Motto Dunned Today Despite Promise
Dialogue between wife and husband reveals a vow broken as the collector principle overtakes restraint. The exchange frames debt collection as a looming force in daily life, hinting at financial pressures and consequences.
Piso's Cure Cited For Cough Relief In 1900 Letter
A letter from J W O'Brien of Minneapolis dated January 6 1900 praises Piso's Cure for cough relief. The piece notes the global stock of unmanufactured copper held by dealers typically sits around 90 000 tons.
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J. W. O'Brien
Third Ave
Minneapolis, Minn
Detective Agency Firm Advertisement in Houston Texas
Corporations and individuals seek reliable detective services from McCanes Detective Agency based in Houston Texas. The agency advertises discreet investigative help for business and personal needs.
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McCanes Detective Agency
Houston
Texas
Seamstress Sees Truth Behind Hidden Threads
A passerby tale hints that things are rarely as they appear to a seamstress who unravels secrets tied in fabric and fashion. The narrative uses symbolic garment imagery to suggest hidden motives and true identities.
Mullah’s forces in Somaliland boast thousands of spearmen and cavalry
The Advance describes 5,000 spearmen and 2,000 to 3,000 horsemen, many armed with modern rifles. A Maxim taken from the British at Brego is in working order. Mullah forces have won several key battles with British native troops suffering heavy losses.
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Somaliland
Brego
Father Vattmann to report on church in the Philippines
Rev. Edward J. Vattmann, senior Roman Catholic chaplain in the U S Army, will report to Rome on the condition of the Catholic church in the Philippines. He has served with the Fourth Infantry at Fort Sheridan and since 1877 as an army chaplain.
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Edward J. Vattmann
Rome
Philippines
United States Army
Fourth Infantry
Fort Sheridan
Illinois
Spain
Bitter departure sermon at Pilgrim Church New Haven
Rev Alexander F Irvine delivered his final sermon at Pilgrim church in New Haven Connecticut. He criticized church members for tolerating a businesslike approach while growth outpaced fiscal health and urged a pastor with humor yet limits on sociability and religiosity.
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Alexander F. Irvine
Pilgrim Church
New Haven
Conn
War in Somaliland: Mullah Concentrates at Galadi
British advance in Somaliland shows vicissitudes as the Mullah gathers at Galadi with water and grazing nearby. Somali scouts report ongoing minor skirmishes favoring the defenders and rumors cite reduced Mullah numbers amid growing disaffection.
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Somaliland
Galadi
Employes Barred from Bail Games
Pittsburg city clerks were ordered by Mayor James G. Wyman to stay at work during official hours and not attend baseball games. The long standing practice of clerks leaving for a few innings during the season is ended while department heads retain the former latitude, provoking questions among staff.
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Pittsburg
James G. Wyman
New Chinese Minister an Orator and Baseball Fan
Chentung Liang Cheng the new Chinese minister proved a polished speaker delivering his first after dinner address at the Asiatic association banquet in New York. He is noted as a baseball enthusiast who once played for the Andover nine during his school days.
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Chentung Liang Cheng
Andover Nine
Asiatic Association
New York
Serpents Dine Infrequently Across Vast Intervals
The article notes large snakes such as anacondas eat infrequently with intervals ranging from twenty to two hundred days between meals, reflecting their slow metabolic rate and energy conservation needs.
Pe Ru Na Saved My Life Women Made Strong
An advertisement extols Peruna as a cure for catarrh of the pelvic organs and infertility. It cites Mrs. L. M. Griffith of Arco Idaho claiming childbirth after using Peruna and portrays ancient motherhood as the pinnacle of female virtue.
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Pe-Ru-Na
Israel
Peruna Claims Help Through Pregnancy and Illness Recovery
Letters from readers praise Peruna and Manalin for dramatic health turns after childbirth and long illness. Mrs. Griffith reports a ten pound baby girl and rapid strength gain after use. Mrs. Thomas credits recovery from consumption symptoms and renewed energy with Peruna. Both say the medicine aided la grippe and general health.
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L. M. Griffith
E. E. Thomas
Alpha, Mo
Manalia
Doans Kidney Pills Bring Relief For Pain And Urinary Ailments
A historical excerpt reports multiple testimonials praising Doan's Kidney Pills. Users describe back pain relief for laborers, stopped urinary discomfort, and improved kidney and general health after taking the medication.
Paris Car Registrations Reach Eight Thousand
Eight thousand motor cars are registered in Paris and its suburbs, with three thousand eight hundred of them marked at speeds of 20 miles per hour or faster.
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China
Paris
This Will Interest Mothers
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children are promoted by nurse Mother Gray of the Children’s Home New York to cure feverishness bad stomach teething disorders regulate bowels and destroy worms. Sold by all druggists 25c sample free address A S Olmsted Le Roy NY.
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Mother Gray
New York
A. S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
Connelley Liquor Care Company Guarantee
An advertisement promises internal medicine for liquor habit, claiming to remove alcohol desire and improve nerves and appetite. It notes J. A. Sauls M D in charge at 27 Moore Building, Houston, Texas, and dismisses injections as unnecessary. The rest is miscellaneous copy and odd reflections.
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Connelley Liquor Care Company
J. A. Sauls
M. D
Mooreuinett Building
Houston
Texas
Duke of Portland’s private picture gallery described
The Duke of Portland boasts a private picture gallery 236 feet long covering over a quarter acre. It is claimed as the finest private gallery in the world.
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Duke of Portland
Defiance Starch Boasts Bigger Pack At Lower Price
The ad claims Defiance Starch is superior to competitors and offers 16 oz per package while buyers pay for 12 oz. It mocks rivals and quotes popular proverbs about lending and laughter.
To Cure a Cold In One Day Claim
An ad touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising a one day cure for colds with a money back guarantee. It notes a widow successfully handles a dangerous man, framing a sensational testimonial.
Defiance Starch Promoted for Superior Value
Advert says Defiance Starch is unlike any other, claimed to be better and one third more for fewer cents, underscoring its unique production process and cheaper cost per use.
Churchgoers' Zero Tithes Challenge Frigid Parish
A report notes crowds give little to the collection plate and then blame the church for a cold, unwelcoming atmosphere. It highlights tension between donors and church leadership over warmth and generosity.
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E. B. Bradshaw
Guthrie, Okla
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
U. C. V. Reunion
New Orleans, la
Malta
Mr. Bacon
Mrs. Bacon
Italy
Bromo-Seltzer
Hleadaches
Wta-Vita
Malta-Vita Pure Food Company
Toronto
Canada
Battle Creek, Mich
Father Vattmann
University of
Paderborn
Ireland
Bay of Islands
New Zealand
Mexico
Iceland
Montreal
England
Russia
Baffin
Japan
Cuba
Sermaize
France
Argentina
Connecticut
Mullah
Mrs. W. McRoberts
W. McRoberts
Dr. Hartman
Delano, Miss
Hartman
Columbus
Ohio
Peruna
Manalin
The
Hartman Sanitarium
Doan
Everett
Ggo
A. Bunasss
Belmont Street
St. Louris
E. K. Stevenson
Easton Ave
Aspres, Coxo
Dean
D. L. Starrorp
Foster Milburn CO
Buffalo
AMD
Mr, Miss
J. N. Lewis
DL. F. BaLlarp
Idean
Putnam
Tiverton
Devonshire
Tenison Bros. Saddlery Co
Dallas
Eva Lee
NASA
B. Paxton CO
Boston
Columbus Ave
Farmer Fredricks
Montgomery Ward & Co
Michigan Ave
Madison St
Chicago
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