Peruna cited by officials as catarrh cure nationwide
United States Marshal and several officials endorse Peruna as a cure for catarrh in letters from Mississippi Buffalo West Virginia and Texas. They report complete or substantial relief and urge others to write Dr. Hartman for free advice. Peruna is promoted as rapid relief by addressing the mucous membrane action and universal applicability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peruna
B. B. Deviner
West Virginia
Washington, D. C
Peruna Medicine Co
House of Representatives
Mary C. Fentress
Paradise
Tex
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus, O
Varied Almanac Snippets and Advertisements
A collage of notes on royalty ichthyology and Portuguese coast dives contrasts with playful lines about marigolds and Kentucky Belles. Includes health ads for Allen’s Foot Ease, Garfield Tea, and Russ Bleaching Blue, plus aphorisms on life and wit.
Planting a Young Tree Properly for Best Growth
Advice on pruning the top before planting, trimming roots, and planting depth. It recommends using sharp cuts, leaving a strong center shoot, and fitting soil to the roots. Steps include tamping soil, staking, building a protective mound, and mulching with manure or grass clippings in spring and summer.
Misleading the housewife on living costs
The article criticizes a claim that two people can live well on $5 a week, noting that in New York City and suburbs this is untenable. It argues that $10 is the minimum for decent food, with careful cooks and frugal shopping needed to feed two, while simple, quality items remain costly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Commercial
Millionaire poker shaped Cherokee reformer in Vinita tale
The Chicago Journal recounts W. E. Hallsell a wealthy cattleman who altered the life of a Cherokee resident of Vinita through poker. In a decisive game with four bullets against four ladies the winner inspired the loser to seek church, become a Christian, and rise as a leading figure in Cherokee affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Hallsell
Hallsell
Vinita
Education and Production in Massachusetts 1898-99
Massachusetts spent 12.26 million dollars more on public schools than Tennessee. With 285 346 residents, Massachusetts produced 260 dollars per person annually versus 170 for the U S and 116 for Tennessee, yielding a gap of 252 487 140 and 403 969 824 dollars respectively. The Chicago Journal notes that twelve million dollars invested in superior education yields four hundred million dollars yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Tennessee
United States
Chicago Journal
Disfranchised by Tobacco Smoke at Springfield Polls
Dr. Danforth of Springfield Ohio refused to vote when polling place air was tainted by heavy tobacco smoke. He demanded judges and clerks stop smoking and airing the room but charges could not be forced, leading him to disfranchise himself by not casting a ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flaver Danforth
Springfield
Danforth
Sydney coal trade strained by owner union clash
The coal trade in Sydney is unsettled due to a dispute between collier owners and union men over moralized practices and working conditions, creating tension in the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
The Steam Locomotive Doomed and Potent Potables
A discussion on the rise of electric traction replacing steam with claims of 100 mph trains. An advertisement touts Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a quick health cure for dyspepsia indigestion biliousness malaria fever age and appetite. The note ends by remarking that an actor’s finished performance brings relief to the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostetter
Allen's Foot Ease Powder Advertises Relief
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot Ease powder to relieve burning feet and pain from new shoes. It claims to ease tightness and cure corns bunions swollen and sweating feet with a free sample offer and distribution through druggists and shoe stores in LeRoy New York.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
Olmsted
LeRoy, N.Y
Never belittle your own acts
A pithy maxim about self view and others reactions urging individuals to value their deeds. it cautions against underestimating personal contributions and notes people often judge others by their own high opinion.
Gar field Tea Promoted as Digestive Health Aid
Advert says Gar field Tea cleanses the system and cures digestive disorders. Drug gists sell it and advise speaking little of ill luck and not posting about good luck.
Record of Emigration and Industry in Ireland
Ireland's emigration last year totaled 45 288 souls, up 3 347 from 1899, with 82 percent aged 15 to 35. Of emigrants, 37 765 went to the United States. Ireland hosts over 200 hat and cap factories employing 25 000 workers, producing goods valued at 25 million dollars annually. A medical ad promotes Dr Shoop Restorative with a pay-if-cured offer.
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Ireland
United States
Cures and health claims fill rapid ad sections
An advertisement page touts Botanic Blood Balm for eczema and skin diseases with a money back guarantee and mail order offer from Atlanta. It also promotes George Washington Soda and Hamlin's Blood and Liver Pills as pure and effective remedies. A Milwaukee birth rate comparison to Detroit is noted with statistics.
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Blood Balm Co
Mitchell St
Atlanta
George Washington
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J. F. Crocker
Buffalo
N. Y
Arbuckles
Matthews
Mississippi
N. Yublic Schools
Arbuckle Bros
Nation Dept
New York City, N.Y
W. C. Kleine
Pine Street
St. Louis, Mo
Dr. C. Phelps Brown
Phelps Brown
Broadway
Soin
N.Y
W.N. U. Houston
Portugal
Winnington Ingram
Ripon
Colchester
London
Durham
Ence
Winslow
Bette
Hall
Price
St. Jacobs Oil
Aes Thompson
Wetmore
MM. C. Wetmore Tobacco CO
America
Lion
Lion Head
Lion Coffee
Woolson Spice CO
Toledo
Ohio
Hamlin
Milwaukee
Detroit
W. L. Douglas
Ee . Douglas
New S
L. Douglas
Mass
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