Remarkable Cure Promoted by Cuticura Remedies
Seventy two year old man with blood poisoning and severe wounds recounts drastic improvement after Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent use. Two weeks later his foot healed, previously unable to wear a shoe or work. Also notes a contrasting view of American labor in Massachusetts with worker diversity observed by Dr. Arthur Shadwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuthura
Robert Schoenhauer
Newburg
N. Y
America
Arthur Shadwell
Massachusetts
Don’t Delay for Simmons Cough Syrup Cure
An advertisement urges readers with cold cough or chest discomfort to visit for Simmons Cough Syrup claiming a quick, reliable cure that saves money and protects health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons
Mice Impersonate Thieves in Winchester Grocer Case
In Winchester a grocer noticed daily till losses and, after firing two clerks, hired replacements. An officer hiding under the counter uncovered paper scraps and cash gnawed by mice, who had tunneled in through a back hole. The two discharged clerks sued for damages and each won $300. the grocer paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
England
Cuba Almost Sold to France in Louis Philippe Era
The tale recalls Spain nearly selling Cuba to France for 30 million francs as Queen Christina faced money shortages. Secret talks in Paris linked Cam puzano Aguado Talleyrand and Louis Philippe but stalled over Puerto Rico and the Philippines price. The piece notes potential U.S. impact and reflects on historical missed chances. A later ad extols Ward's Kidney Pills from J L Ward Medicine Co of Big Springs Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Louis Philippe
Spain
Christina
Senor Campuzano
Senor Aguado
Prince de Talleyrand
Louis Phillippe
France
Porto Rico
Philippines
England
United States
London
Texas Items Highlight Deaths Fires and Local News
News notes report deaths in Texas including John Webb near Aquilla and a Dilley gun blaze. Fire losses total 5 000 dollars with 100 bales of cotton burned. Dallas hosts a Southwestern Poultry show January 8 to 11 with 1 000 to 1 500 dollars in premiums. A train collision near El Paso killed Bob Myrtle and injured H C Park. Other items cover a Y M C A building drive at Sherman, freight yard plans for Missouri Kansas Texas in Dallas, a gas asphyxiation in Houston, a Corsicana church wedding, and various local notices.
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Dilley
C. L. Busby
Pearsall
Dallas
Southwestern Poultry Association
Texas and Pacific
el Paso
Northwestern
Bob Myrtle
H. C. Park
Habitual Criminals Bill Pushes Reformative Detention
New Zealand justice minister introduces a bill to label repeat offenders as habitual criminals after two assault convictions or four for wounding robbery or burglary and six for vagrancy. Detained offenders may work to earn wages credit and support dependents, with reformatory discharge by court recommendation.
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New Zealand
Naming as a Survival of Ancient Belief in Public Life
A St James' Gazette reflection links ancient superstition on names to modern house of commons practices. The piece notes 11 million plus U S mail pieces misdirected last year, many ending at the Dead Letter Office. some letters are never retraced, effectively becoming dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
England
St. James
Color Cargets Sold With Putnam Dyes And Remedies
An item lists Putnam faces dyes at one cent a package and promotes Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup for teething. It quotes proverbs on revenge and advertises Hunt Cure for itching skin with claims of quick permanent relief. A Punch joke about Noahs Ark ends the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Catarrh
Readers learn of a claimed cure for catarrh with Hall's Catarrh Cure described as a constitutional remedy. The text says the product works through the blood and mucous membranes and offers 100 dollars to prove any case uncured, with endorsements and instructions to send for testimonials. It also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Chenry & GO
Toledo
Hall
Suburban Boston Adopts Game Chickens As Lawn Decor
Dealers report Boston suburbs see a trend of keeping gamecocks as decorative lawn birds though owners avoid their combat use. The piece cites rising interest in ornate plumage and silver chains on country-house lawns, with bets on revival of the old fancy. Also promotes Brandreth's Pills as a long standing blood purifier and laxative, suitable for all ages, with a consistent dose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Bostom
Brandreth
Memorial Sawmill Miniature Graces Orwell Cemetery
In Orwell Oswego county New York a granite and marble memorial grave marker for a deceased lumberman features a miniature scale model of his Redfield mill. The inch to foot replica includes saws carriages rollers skids logs and a loaded carriage with lumber, a departure from conventional cemetery statues.
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Orwell
Oswego County
N. Y
Redfield
Springfield Republican
Tells a Story of Awful Suffering and Wonderful Relief
Mrs J B Johnson of Columbia Missouri reports two years of dropsy swelling pain heart gurgling and restricted arm motion after an operation Then she used Deans Kidney Pills twice a box and improvement followed She says it is wonderful Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Johnson
West Hickman Street
Columbia, Mo
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Queen Alexandra Ferveur and a German Consular Misstep
The Norwegian public's enthusiasm for Queen Alexandra clashes with royal protocol. A German consul aboard a visiting ship wore brown boots with a frock coat, prompting the emperor to rebuke the attire and threaten to halt visits to Bergen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandra
Hohenzollern
Bergen
London
P. T
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Relief for Women's Ailments
A promotional article touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a safe remedy for women's pains irregularities and related symptoms. It cites testimonials from Nellie Holmes and Tillie Hart praising relief from cramps headaches bearing down and irregular cycles and urges readers to seek Mrs Pinkham's advice free of charge.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Nellie Holmes
N. Division Street
Buffalo
N. Y
East
Tillie Hart
Larimore
N. D
Lydia E
Lydia E. Winkham
Lynn
Mass
Ladies’ Advisory Dept
The
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
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Dodds
Joe
New York
Sherman
Texas
R. F
JL. Ward Medicine Co
Big Springs
Ward
J. B. Holcomtt
P.S
J. L. Ward
Medicine CO
New York City
McLennan County Possum and Tater Club
John Webb
Aquilla
Massouri
Kansas
D. J. Jarrow
Hico
Houston
Sam Sparks
Bertha Mulkey
Abe Mulkey
Corsicana
Manchester
Shreveport
P. H. Rembard
Denison
Roosevelt
Annie Morrow
Beaumont
Sam Houston
Baylor University
Gen. Houston
Baylor
Marke
Roanoke
Virginia
Will Steward
Dublin
Texas Fruit and Truck Growers’ Association
Edna
Commissioners’ Court
Delta County
Seaton
Ben Dreyer
J. A. Schiller
Ennis
Central Texas Traction Company
Texas and Pacific Railway
Fruitvale
van Zandt County
Farmers’ Union Warehouse Committee
Palestine
W. W. Stubbs
T. W. Cooper
Paris
J. M. Gaddy
Pre Icher
CHS
Bears
Castoria
the Centaure Company
Putnam
Ark
Mabel
Bobbie
Punch
Boston Society
Missouri
Kaiser
Dearie Pinkham
Pinkham
Miss Nellie Holmes
Carter L
Carters
Cawr
Tutes
Mexico
la Palma
Tamaulipas
H. E. Dierl. Lawton, O. T
J L. Friedman
Los Esteros
Tam
Toby
Practical Business
Waco
Corr
Edison Phonographs
Texas Phonograph CO
Tex
McCane’s Detective Agency
South
Washington Monument
Fine Wireless Station
Berlin
Norddeich
Naples
St. Petersburg
R. Paxton CO
Mase
U.S
Southern Cotton Oil Company
L. Douglas
W.l.dougas
Douglas
Jo’ Bine Viewe
Ge van Seay
Gay Fe
Gia
Fry W. L. Douglas
Brockton
W.L. Douglas
W. L. Douglas
Dept
North-West
Canada
Booth—errry
Hamm Lock Bar
Edmonton
Alberta
Colby’s
Chesebrough Mfg. CO
State Street
Cardus
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