Notable Chicago surgeon Dr Charles Parkes dies
The late Dr Charles T Parkes, famed Chicago surgeon and former president of Chicago Medical College, died after a storied career dating from his Civil War service and medical studies at Rusk Medical College. Also noted: General William E Strong of Chicago prominence, and odd local tales from New Gloucester and Lebe? residents.
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Tivteta
Palmer
Chicago
University of Michigan
Ane Arbor
Charles T. Parkes
Gallart
California
Parkes
William E. Strong
Florence
Italy
Peshtigo Idiniet
Granville
N.Y
Jefferson Prairie
Wis
Racine
Bomber Company
Grant Monument Fund
Commercial
Chicago Literary
Union League
Fince
Marvelous Ensurance Patent Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts a remedy sold by Jos. Beecuan’s Pils claiming to help weak stomachs by acting like magic. The copy emphasizes swift relief and promising outcomes with a confident patent-style tone.
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Beecuan
Beecham
Helens
Lancashire
Allen CO
Omens BF. Sole
Bridal robe and rector theme in Pleasantville wedding
A Pleasantville wedding unfolds at St John’s church with Rev. Frank M. Clendenin officiating. Bride Miss Greeley wears silver brocade and orange blossoms, while guests include notable Westchester families. a large New York reception followed with 1200 invitations. The couple plan residence at the Westchester rectory after a bridal tour to New York.
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Frank MM. Clendends
Afrs
Clendepmin
Chappaqt
St. John’s Church
Pleasantville
Benjamin T. Ball
Thomas McKee Brown
New York
Miss Greeley
Elizabeth Chamberlain
Clendenin
George Clendenin
Washington
Princeton Theological Seminary
Presbyterian Church
Nashville
Episcopal Church
Belleville
St. Peter’s Church
Westchester
United States
New York Sons
C. P. Huntington
Léelins
Waterburys
Potter
Bis
Bera Gos
Miss Greeler
Ida
Nicholas Smith
Svere
Convent of the Sacred Heart
Manhat
Kemp's Balsam Ad Claims Pure Thick Remedy
An old advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam as a pure thick cough remedy. It promotes its effectiveness for throat and lung ailments and claims to treat coughs, colds, and consumption with testimonials and free trial bottles at Steiner Brothers Drugs.
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Kemp
Trist
Steiner Brothers
Drogetsts
The Hour of Sunset and Revolutionary Figures
A Philadelphia Inquirer item describes a framed print titled The Hour of Sunset showing Washington, Franklin, Jefferson, Adams, and others on the Capitol steps with a crowd of patriots and a Revolutionary era tableau. It recounts the print’s journey from John A. Keell to the National Museum and notes Keell’s earlier roles with auction houses and local firms.
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Sulenendence
Ervisio
Lone
Suma
Hancock
Franklin Iz
Jefferson Hums
Cathe Ley
Wilson
Aigner
Washington
Thoms Paine
Benjamin Rush
Robert Morrie
BM. Thomas’ Sons
Bent Street
Ellis & Shaw
Frm
Arch Street
Chestnut Street
Kéell
National Museum
Philadelphia Inquirer
German Syrup Proven Cure for Dry Cough and Grippe
A Mississippi farmer recalls rising early, rough travels, and a lingering cough tied to a severe grippe. After taking two bottles of German Syrup from Boschee, the cough and grippe vanished, leaving him feeling well since.
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Grippe
Vickshire
Miss
Boschee
Perse
Bras, Jr
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Tex Maine
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Mrm
Ettie
Tanville
Hudson River
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Pops
Sirs. Smith
Chappagna
Canada
Abrielle Greeley
Mra Mery I
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Miles
Jon
B. Garrett
Consumpion
Usig
Victor Lung
Victor
I Nature
S.S
Bay Physicians
Swift
Bincnith
Swift Specific CO
Atlarts, Ga
Scott
DR. Hartley
Remedy Ex Catarre
Itus AN
Seemers Bros
Printers’ Ine
Adpertisers
Aneto
Iva
Wien
Sci
Edica Tecsane
Meetscocassial
P. Rowell
Barca
Brish Bros
Hnarder
Beiong
Gnce
FULL
Poli Anane Iuuvl
Eton
G.W.M. Feller
National Steam MiBs
Agqdoletown
Telephone
Ie Gream
Sahm & Dill
Oln
Market St
Lobb
Sheftine
Werdel Manufacturing Company
Nes JS
North St
Baltimore
Agre
Gstatozues
All House & CO
John Stac
Sitter Creek
Kohuyihill County
Penesylva Tig
Weyet
Phildelpine
J.T. Oxtany
Joseph B. Gare
Weil
House OF Co. C. Carty
East
Patrick Street
Frederick
E. A. C. Fox
East Patrick Street
J. Wilson & Son
Excelsior Stove House
East Patrick,st
Rederick, MD
H. N. Eichison & Son
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