Prussia's Richest Man Pays Large Tax in Wealth Survey
The Prussian Landtag reveals Herr Krupp of Duesseldorf as the wealthiest individual with an estimated income of 6,000,000 imarks and an annual tax of 180,000 marks. Baron Rothschild of Frankfort and Baron Von Bleichroeder, Berlin banker, follow, with incomes of 2,520,000 and 1,320,000 marks respectively, and taxes of 75,500 and 39,600 marks. Additional figures list three others with 1,200,000 and 1,140,000 marks in income and taxes from 34,200 to 56,000 marks.
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Prussia
Landtag
Herr Krupp
Duesseldorf
Krupp
Frankfort
Baron Rothschild
Baron von Bleichroeder
Berlin
Mystery of medicines and a tonic in one line
A discussion on harmful effects of bad medicines and the soothing, plant based Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a safe remedy. It promotes rational medication for dyspepsia liver complaint constipation rheumatism and related ailments. The piece notes Reading cars with periodicals on the St Petersburg Warsaw line and mentions England's first geographical map in 1520.
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St. Petersburg
Warsaw
England
Guarantee backed medicines earn consumer trust
The piece criticizes excessive guarantees in stores and urges confidence and honest practice. It highlights Dr. Pierce's medicines offering a money back guarantee if results are not apparent, arguing that maker confidence signals quality and should guide purchase decisions through trusted local dealers.
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Dr. Pierce
Shilohs Consumption Cure Promoted Nationwide
An advertisement touts Shilohs Consumption Cure as a historic great cough remedy with a positive guarantee. It claims free samples in every home across the United States and Canada and urges use for coughs colds bronchitis croup and whooping cough with relief promised. Also promotes Shilohs Porous Plaster priced at 25 cents.
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United States
Canada
Shiloh
Goose fattening and market at Baltimore wharf
Three hundred fifty white geese landed at Light Street wharf aboard the Emma A Ford, destined for market. Geese from Chesapeake Bay tributaries weigh twelve to twenty four pounds and fetch one twenty five to two twenty five dollars, fattened in corn and kept in tight pens before sale. The piece notes Jewish buyers as large purchasers and describes a grisly fattening joke. followed by a business anecdote about Ferdinand Schumacher and a cross roads postmaster in 1890 about postage rebates and skepticism of profit margins.
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Light Street
Emma A. Ford
Baltimore
Chesapeake Bay
Kent
Baltimore Sun
Ferdinand Schumacher
Cross Roads
Schumacher
Buankviler
Stume
Relief of Tears Cited by French Physician for Womans Comfort
Detroit Prep Press cites a French physician praising a “good cry” during surgical pain to speed recovery. He notes groaning and crying aid relief, contrasting with restraining emotions as weakening. Citing a case where loud expression lowered pulse, the piece argues science supports women’s emotional releases. Also described is a retailer tactic to curb sampling losses using wooden boxes with sloped glass covers that reveal contents while deterring pilferage.
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Cincinnati Gazette
California Treasure Quote Reflects Wealth After Conquest
A historical excerpt discusses California as a prize of conquest, comparing its rapid wealth and population growth to ancient empires. The text cites John S. Hiflell and includes a New York World interview critical of patent medicines, praising St Jacobs Oil and critiquing amputation-tinged cures. The excerpt also covers hints on hair brush cleaning and various ad-like notices.
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Babylonia
Cyrus
Persia
Alexander
Mexico
Cortez
Peru
Pizarro
The
New York World
St. Jacobs Oil
Collar Tightness Causes Blindness Says Breslan Expert
A medical note warns that eye weakness can arise from collars that fit too tightly. Military surgeons in India recognize the head circulation impact, and Prof Forster of Breslan reports about 300 cases where eyesight suffered from restricted circulation due to small collars.
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India
Forster
Breslan
Syrup of Figs Praised for Safe Gentle Use by Ladies
The advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant eye pleasing liquid laxative safe for all conditions. It claims gentle yet effective action on kidneys liver and bowels making it a favorite remedy for women. The note references Turrant Ward failure in New York City 1884 with extensive financial losses.
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Turrant & Ward
New York City
Wen Prin
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkbom
Completed to Deadwood and Burlington route trains
The Burlington route from Chicago Peoria and St Louis now runs daily through Lincoln and Custer to Deadwood and Newcastle Wyoming with sleeping cars to Deadwood. Also notes Wooley cloth first made in England in 1331 but not dyed or dressed there until 1667. Mentions Dr White's Pulmonaria and Proverb style marketing.
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Deadwood
Burlington
Chicago
Peoria
St. Louis
Lincoln
Neb
Custer
8. D
Newcastle
Wyoming
England
Chesebrough Mir. Co
State St. N.Y
Epps
Civil Servics Gazette
James Epps & CO
Hommsopathic Chemists
London
August Flower Remedy Described In Scrutiny of Appetite
A fragment notes August Flower as a remedy for strange appetites and appetite loss. It records a man’s at times gnawing insatiable hunger and a fault finding aversion to meals. The text discusses discomfort with eating and a perceived abnormality in desire.
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August Flower
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Wasi
Tuti
Tutt
Lenox
Detroit Prep Press
California’s
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
I. J. Cheney & CO
Toe
Tulare
Cal
Ife
Dr. Bull
John D. Park
Cincinnati
Dobbins
Amy
Sbrowna
C. Maleh
Miamiville
Brrcram
Hood
R.c.burole
Enterprise
Belleville
Stich
Scott
Sccott
Scott & Bowne
New York
Reeves Instantely
Iely Brothers
Warren St
Chichester
RED Cross
Pennyroyal
sLadion
Dragsisy
Dakota
U Wick Creston
Pree
Northern Pacific
R. R
PR. Chas
B. Lamborm
Minnesota
North Miana
Idaho
St. Paw
Bite
N. Clark St
Court House
Isaac F. A
Winghagt
Plume
Ots Arch Street
Philadelphia
Dra Nyder
State Street
Vedine CO
Worto Lei Laine
RLCO
Wellington
Madison
Wis
Tony Joliet
Tapt
Hal
Taft Oaos
Rochester
Goon
Aus
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