Peruna Proved Essential in Homes Says Testimony
A letter from Congresman George H White and testimonials from Louis J Sherrinsky and Nannie Wallace tout Peruna as a cure for coughs catarrh and stomach and kidney troubles. The ad claims Peruna is an all in one remedy building health and protecting families from illnesses with Dr Hartman offering free advice.
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Louis J. Scherrinsky
Locust Street
Atlantic
Iowa
Peruma
L. J. Sherrinsky
Nannie Wallace
Tulare
Cal
Western Baptist Mis- Society
Peruna
George Henry White
Tarboro
N. C
Hartman
House of Representatives
Washington
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
George H. White
Dr. Hartman
The
Hartman Sanitarium
Dr. J. McMurray
Freeport
Ill
Iroquoia St
Dean
Mr. McMurray
United States
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Maine Eater Feasts On Fried Eggs In Bangor Lunchroom
A gaunt Prince Edward Island sailor in Bangor eats six orders of eighteen fried eggs twelve bread slices and six cups of coffee as he seeks a light supper. Other tales tell of a coast captain demanding more beef and “not a vegetarrier” and a Calais man eating twenty seven eggs plus nineteen more, plus pickles and biscuits. The item blends sailor lore with a regional appetite for hearty meals and coastal character.
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Down East
Bangor
Maine
Prince Edward Island
Jack Spratt
Calais
Bargor
Johnny Mills
Bundles In The Capital Not Allowed Out Of The Treasury
The article explains that while visitors may carry items into the Treasury Building in Washington, they must explain any bulky baggage when leaving. The Capitol forbids bundles inside due to bomb fears, with enforcement growing during crises such as the Sherman repeal bill and Spanish war era, though cameras occasionally allowed recently.
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Treasury
Washington
Capitol
Senate
Congress
New York Mail and Express
Story of Cotton Seed Turns Nuisance to Wealth
The cotton seed story traces a shift from nuisance to a multi million dollar commodity. From early laws in 1857 fining seed left near gins to a 1990 census value topping 42 million in mill operations. Seed oil rivals olive oil on tables and enters soap, butter, lamps, and paper making. The seed itself feeds livestock and supports fuel and fertilizer markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
The First Mrs Harrison and a Dancer’s Flight
The Spanish dancer Carmencita’s rise and marriage to Lee Harrison of Wethersfield ends when her mother in Germany persuades a visit abroad. Across the Atlantic she is influenced to sever ties and send a final farewell letter to Harrison. The letter, written with a pencil to hide the mother’s hand, ends with a coinic farewell from Clara.
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Harrison
Carmencita
Montgomery Phister
Cincinnati
Lee Harrison
Wetherfield
Clara Qualitz
Mother Qualitz
Lee
Germany
St Jacobs Oil touted by grateful rheumatism sufferer
A Kingsland resident Mr E G Moore credits St Jacobs Oil with curing years of rheumatism after trying many remedies. The ad pledges a fifty year pain conquering record and urges households to use the product. Also mentions Allen's Foot Ease for foot comfort and Burdock Blood Bitters for blood health with mauve fashion notes about Queen Alexandria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jacobs Oil
E. G. Moore
Phillips Street
Kingsland
Mr. Moore
St. Jacobs
Natives Placed on Famine Relief Lists Rising Rapidly
The number of natives listed for Indian famine relief is increasing by about 30,000 weekly, reflecting growing need as humanitarian aid efforts expand.
Starch Brand Dominates Market Amid Poor Competition
Storekeepers report that the extra quantity and higher quality of Defiance Starch make it nearly impossible to sell any other brand. Good temper, like a sunny day, sheds brightness over everything and acts as the sweetener of toll and the soothing of disquietude.
Crunner Complaint About Dr Fower's Extract Remedy
A garbled note cites a complaint regarding Dr Fower's Extract of Widetraw berry kept for health. It mentions nature’s remedy for louse and a reference to Loweis with unclear details.
Business Plant versus Unproductive Family Tree
A commentary argues that a well functioning business plant yields better long term value than maintaining an unproductive family tree, emphasizing practical growth over genealogical prestige. It weighs economic efficiency against family legacy and suggests prioritizing productive enterprises.
PUTNAM DYES COLOR SILK WOOL AND COTTON AT BOILING
A historical note describes the Putnam process for dyeing fabrics including silk wool and cotton using a single boiling method. The text emphasizes efficient dyeing technique and material compatibility in a period trading context.
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Putnam Fadpelpss
Health Possession Marked as Worthy of Congratulation
A saying emphasizes that those who maintain good health deserve praise. The compact observation notes health as a valued asset and a reason for positive acknowledgment.
Iowa Man Cast Eighteen Presidential Ballots in Record
Silas W. Bond of Iowa boasts a political record that includes casting ballots in eighteen presidential elections. His maiden vote was cast in Wayne County, Indiana, in 1830, a detail noted as part of his long voting history.
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Silas W. Bond
Iowa
Mr. Bond
Wayne County
Indiana
Self Home Treatment for Ladies Offers Cure by Mail
A promotional notice from Mrs Mum zas of Notre Dame Indiana promises free instructions for a home treatment to cure various female ailments including leucorrhea ulceration displacements and scanty periods. The offer notes a weekly cost of about twelve cents to guarantee a cure and directs mothers of suffering daughters to send their address for full explanation.
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Zas
Notre Dame
Lad
Egypt Exports Five Hundred Thirty-Two Tons of Cigarettes in 1901
Egypt recorded a large tobacco export in 1901 totaling 532 tons of cigarettes shipped abroad. The figure highlights Egypt's role in early 20th century tobacco trade and regional commerce.
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Egypt
Sensible Housekeepers Buy Defiance Starch Offer
Sensible housekeepers choose Defiance starch for better value and quality. The deal promises one third more product for the same money, appealing to thrifty buyers seeking superior cleaning results.
Athens to host over 10000 jurists this month
Athens expects more than ten thousand jurists to visit during the current month, with English and American visitors leading the group. The event signals a major gathering for legal professionals and related events across the city.
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Athens
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Ad
Nurse Mother Gray of New York chronicles treats for feverishness bad stomach and worms. Claims 30 000 testimonials with dosing to move regulate bowels and destroy worms. Available at all druggists two cents sampler address Allen 5 Olmsted LeHoy New York.
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Gray
Rome
New York
Allen
Olmsted
LeHoy, N. Y
Broad influence seen when minimal words used
A concise approach yields wide impact. Subtle messaging can steer opinions with minimal overt guidance, leveraging clarity and timing to shape outcomes while preserving autonomy and reducing pushback.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Endorsements
A 19th century classified style notice offering one hundred dollars for catarrh cures with Hall's Catarrh Cure. Includes endorsements from West Truax Kinran Marvin druggists in Toledo and notes testimonials. Mentions price per bottle and broad sales by druggists. Ends with ad slogan about Hall's Family Pills and a humorous quote.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
FP. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Waarding, Kinran & Marvin
Onio
Hail
All Drugg Srs
Thirteen doctors nominated for Kansas legislature seats
A list of thirteen physicians has been proposed as candidates for the Kansas legislature. The report notes nominees across districts, with no final election results yet recorded.
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Kansas
Defiance starch advert and cautionary note
A quirky clipping praises Defiance starch at 16 oz for 10 cents while urging safety and duty. It mixes a light boast about railway mileage with a wink at Dr. Thomas Eclectric OL and everyday responsibilities.
Chaplain Uses Motor Car as Pulpit at Colchester Maneuvers
A chaplain of a British volunteer regiment delivered sermons from a converted motor car during the Culchester maneu vers. The scene combined mobility with religious duties as troops gathered for training in the field.
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Culchester
McCanf's Detective Agency Promotes Houston Services
Houston advertising copy touts McCanf's Detective Agency as trained and reliable for detective services in the area. The brief notice emphasizes professionalism and local service in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCanf’s Detective Agency
Houston
Texas
Quotes and notices from a 1900 Norwich Ohio era item
An assortment of brief quotes and notices includes an optimistic quip about getting what one does not obtain, tainted health claims about itching piles, a claim about Piso's Cure for Consumption, and a personal signed note from Mrs Taos of Maple Street Norwich New York. It also notes a 170000 acre Cotton land purchase in Louisiana by Cleveland capitalists.
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F. P
M. J. McLemore
Norristown
Louisiana
To Cure a Cold In One Day Promises Laxative Cure
An advertisement claims Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets can cure a cold in a day and offers a full refund if it fails. The copy adds a note on the oddities of business instinct and life’s peculiarities.
All Up to Date Housekeepers Use Defiance Starch
A note states that All Up to Date Housekeepers prefer Defiance Cold Water Starch for best results and mentions a 4 oz quantity priced at some money.
George Beck Nominated by Wyoming Democrats for Governor
George Thornton Beck is the Wyoming Democratic nominee for governor. He is described as a business associate and friend of Buffalo Bill, a son of the late Senator Beck of Kentucky and a great grandson of George Washington.
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George Thornton Beck
Wyoming
Buffalo Bill
Beck
Kentucky
George Washington
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Dallas
Texas State Fair
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Santa FE
W. S. Keenan
Galveston
Lsved & Bo
H. H. Green
Box R
Allanta
Laad Tent CO
Kaitman & KN Kk E
W .N.U. Houston
Orvgg
America
Pepsin Syrup Company
Monticello, Illinois
E. M. Burke
Rankiis Ave
Houston, Texas
Previe Orde
Chicago
Vegetarrier
Philadelphia
LeRoy, N. Y
Alexandria
Burdock
Mother Gray
Dreiss
Mali
Pries
Adolph Dreiss
Alamo
Iara
San Antonio
Tex
Dr. Thomas Eclectric OL
Gornegrat
Zermatt Mountain
Europe
Excelsior Brand Pommeli Shckers
Laugh &Reeos
Sawyer
Fast Cambridge
Ellen Pir
Aix Grand Army of the Republic
No. 7
16Th Ave
N. E
Minneapolis
Mini
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Pinkam
Lydia B. Pinkhaim
Minneapolia
Ellex
Defiance
Omaha, Beb
Charterhouse
London
Mall
C. J. Moffett
M. D
ST. U-Knge
Ala
C. J. Morrart
D. W. McIver
Tuske
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