F. J. Cheney and Hall's Catarrh Cure Endorsement Notice
The ad offers a reward for incurable catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure sold by J. Cheney & Co. and wholesalers Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin. It states Cheney is honorable and capable to fulfill obligations, and claims the remedy is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces, pricing 75 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Ee Truax
Ohio
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Piracy Quip Sparks Laughing Exchange in Puck
In a cartoonish exchange quoted from Puck, Frontier Statesman No 1 jokes that the international copyright movement is a conspiracy against piracy in publishing. Frontier Statesman No 2 counters that only pirate stories are worth reading and vows opposition if piracy is stopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frontier Statesman No. 1
Turpin
Frontier Statesman No. 2
Puck
Rheumatic Syrup Co. Cure Claim From Michigan
In Hastines Michigan on April 22 1889 Frep L Heats a local druggist certifies that after twelve years of rheumatism and failed medical treatment he used Hibbard s Rheumatic Syrup and was cured Heatz states the remedy relieved him and Mrs H J Krenfield endorses it urging readers to ask their druggist for the medicine
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastines
Mich
Rheumatic Syrup Co
Jackson
Erutones
Hibbard
H. J. Krenfield
Frep L
Salt Point
N. Y
St. Jacobs
G. Jay Tompkins
Green Island
J. Jacobs Oil
E. P. Bellinger
Beans Burned To A Crisp In Boston Kitchen
A playful exchange reveals a mother seeking an explanation from her daughter about the fuss. The daughter confesses with a hoarse whisper that the beans are burned to a crisp.
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Boston
Dr Pierce’s Gooden Medical Discovery Promised Cure
Advert says Fair Play is the cure for catarrh bronchitis throat affections and lung disease with refund if no cure. Claims VPel lets cleanse liver stomach bowels and system. Cites a Boston rheumatism sufferer who claims full cure by carrying an old electric light carbon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Boston
How They Do in the Honey Moon at the Capitol Guides
Washington correspondents profile the Capitol guides led by Howard Kennedy. He recounts a bridal couple amid the Senate wing and describes guide routines, pay, and the rotating schedule among six men. Kennedy notes earnings from tips and the need to reduce guides to improve profitability.
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Capitol
Washington
Howard Kennedy
Missouri
Senate
Chapultepec
Kennedy
Capitol Building
Supreme Court
Rotunda
House
Meria
Ben Cady
Brown
Minshine
Asa Barker
Dr. Banks
Bob Mitchell
Beaufort Lee
Rare Mexican onyx and mosaic agate exhibited in Coleman House
The New York Times notes William Cooper's collection of Mexican onyx and mosaic agate from the Sempoaltepetl volcano in southern Mexico. The stones form colors from metal oxides, endure rare natural disturbances, and are carved and polished by local workers in a traditional method.
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Mexico
Coleman House
William Cooper
Sempoaltepetl
New York Times
Touching Royal Pardon over Deserting Seaman
A Philadelphia seaman named Frank Moore deserted from the Belgian steamer Rhynland six years ago and was later imprisoned in Antwerp. His niece Bessie Keim wrote a heartfelt letter to King Leopold pleading for his release, asking the king to pardon her uncle in light of her dying aunt and her brother Frank's wish. The letter moved the king, and Moore was released as a compliment to the king's young friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irank Moore
Philadelphia
Belgium
Antwerp
Leopold
Bessie Keim
Bessie
Frank
Little Bessie
Cabbie Fare Trials in Paris Enter Laboratory Race
Seven Paris taxis trial seven rival fare systems to measure accuracy and cost over a month. Each cab displays a dial on entry indicating debt, with a half franc charge shown, and a kilometer-based fare shown as the journey begins.
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Paris
Six Millions Forgotten and the Astor Estate Tale
A New York Press anecdote recounts William B. Astor recalling six million registered United States 4s at his deathbed. John Jacob Astor suggests gifting the sum to his sisters. A Washington transfer is arranged before the patriarch dies, signaling the vast scale of the Astor fortune and its impending disposition.
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William B. Astor
John Jacob
John
United States
Washington
New York Press
Lies in business and the burden on truth in Paducah
The Paducah Exponent laments widespread deception in commerce noting that sales staff often profit from falsehoods. It questions what George Washington would think of a era where the truth is routinely sidelined in pursuit of the almighty dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Puaducah
Light Hearted Note and Global Tidbits Across eras
A jovial anecdote about a messenger and a note ends with the bearer receiving half a dollar. The Brazilian civil marriage law makes non civil unions void, with fees and age limits specified. Other items note a Lick telescope eyepiece, a British court case for a minor theft, Bishop Mackenzie’s Zulu burial wishes, jewelry guidance, Harris cloth, New Orleans gambling, and Gladstones’ politics.
Blessing of Strong Nerves and Indian Legal Note
An 19th century health column proclaims Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a tonic to strengthen nerves and digestion while warning against excess opiates. It also reports Madhub Roy's Calcutta court dispute over signing a document by mark when he could not write.
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Madhub Roy
Calcutta
Advertising snippets from early 20th century drug ads
A collage of promotional blurbs for Kemp’s Ebal Sam for the Throat and Lungs, Hibbard's Rheumatic and Liver Pills, Cragin & Co. novels via Dobbins' Soap wrappers, Brown's Bronchial Troches, Mother's Friend, Bradfield Reg. Co., and Piso's Remedy for Catarrh. Mentions prices, sample offers, and general claims for coughs, headaches, digestion, and health products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cragin & Co
Philada
Hood's Sarsaparilla Advertised Cures Cited
A Lancaster PA endorsement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cured dyspepsia and scrofulous affection after two bottles. Another Lowell MA testimonial credits the remedy with curing blood poison and restoring appetite and vitality enabling work.
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Hood
H. Metuomu
City Hotel
Lancaster
Luther Nason
Church St
Lowell
Mass
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California
FI € Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
New York
Ayer
Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell, Mass
Washington Capitol
Pall Mall Gazette
Baldpate
Miss
New York Herald
Gundlach Optical Works
Rochester
Chales John Gay
Bishop MacKenzie
Zululand
Scotland
New Orleans
Electric Railroad
Marlboro, Mass
Ly Electricity
Kemp
HK. A. Payne
Greenville
Ala
Bradfield Reg. Co
Atlanta
Bewance
Tansill
Belleville
W. A. Lawrence
Agricultural Epitomist
Indianapolis
Ind
N.B
C.I. Hood & CO
Congress
Bellum Miller
Atty
Washington, D. CO
Mabit
J. L. Stephens
Lebanon
Warrina
Sim Ae
WM. Robinson
Arcola
N.C
Patrick O' Farner
Atty.at Law
Washington, D.C
Bachelors’ Endowment Association [Incorporated
Spencer, Tioga Co
Sloritis
U.S. Pension Bureau
B.F. Johnson & Co
Main St
Richmond
Joseph
AGEN
John March Co
Morey Mfg. CO
Waukesha
Wis
Dee
Wilcox’s Specie Co
Phila
Ely
ELY Bros
Warren
C. I. Hood & CO
SE Ce
Asthma
Aby Mail
Stowell & Cos
Clestown, Mags
Chicago Newspaper Union
Franklin St
Chicago
Wabash Ave
Isaac Thompson
L. Thompson, Sons, & CO
Troy
N.Y
Elkhart Carriage
Harness Mfg. Co
Pa Neal Hlars
P. Gs. Eustis
Chiecalo
Eppe
Civil Service Gazette
James Epps & CO
Homeopathic Chemisty
London
England
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Main’ Street
Buffalo
Pigo
W. L. Douglas
W. le Douglas
Brockton
Paner
Hari
G. H. Ingraham
M. D
Amsterdam
Dyche & CO
Dro No
WigisSea
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