Stomach Fitters touted as万能 cure and medical marvel
An old advertisement extols Hostetter's Stomach Fitters as a universal remedy for digestive issues, constipation, dyspepsia, rheumatism, and nervous debility. It claims broad medical endorsement, benefits after long use, and pitches a partnership F M Peed & Son in a ship chandlery business on Water Street Roanoke Avenue dated October 1 1894.
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Ely
Messrs
Horace 8. Peed
James M. Jordan
F. M
Norfolk News in Brief Highlights City Goings On
Col William Lamb returns from Washington as the steamer City of Chester sails on Graves’ ways. Rev J P Hoyt visits Union Mission in Norfolk. a monthly Select Council session is planned. Rev R W Webb preaches at Gospel Mission while the Fourth Ward public school roof nears completion. Daisy Thorn is arrested for running a house of ill fame on Wolf Street. a white man and a Black man are jailed for alleged thefts. The Norfolk Cycle Club tours to Lynnhaven and back. fund-raising events include a stereoptical show at Queen Street M E Church and a concert by King’s Daughters at Epworth. The city markets and churches bustle with meetings, baptisms, and social events as local residents travel from Washington and Baltimore. A saloon-stalking incident on Chapel Street is noted, along with craft and theater activity and upcoming marriages and anniversaries. Police and civic leaders prepare for political and religious occasions as the community keeps pace with choirs, parades, and club events.
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Wm. Lamb
Washington
Chester
J. H. Dizer
Baltimore
J.P. Hoyt
Connecticut
Union Mission
Select Council
R. W. Webb
Gospel Mission
Church Street
Fourth Ward
Frances Barnests
Harriet C. Kerlin
Haltimore
Asher J. Hudson
Queen Street
Geo. W. Jacoby
Philadelphia
Womn's Christian Association
Daisy Thorn
Wolf Street
W. F. Dusen
Craful
Norfolk Cycle Club
Lynnhiven
John Olds
Alex
Wilson
Ludein
Ann
J.P Britt
R. J. Bennett
McKendree Methodist Church
Freemason Street Baptist Church
P. DB. Gwaltney
Smithfeld
Daic Heter
John Maxwell
Virginian
Kev
Dir Goucher
Woman's College
Epworth Methodist Church
Mro
Mes
J. Harwell
Clay Avenue
Stev
Dr Young
Thalian
Adeline Townsend
Tegan
James River
New York
Iber
Kling
Chapel Street
Princess Anne Avenue
Mr. Wright
Grave Baptist Church
Dr. Young
Norfolk
Miet
C. Waddill
Withehmond Cigar Howe Fs
King’s Daughters
Fypworth Church
Rooewek
W. Wing
Bijou Baseball Association of
Tree W. Dey
W. Chamberlianer
Washington Taylor
HW. M. Nash
George Chamberlaine
HM Montague
Richmond
Odd Fellowes
Virginia
Joseph P Anderson
Columbia Lodge
My. T. A. Euheredie
Portsmouth
Tyned
Mile Road
Central Park
Poole
Mgr
T. Boekover
M. Gordon
Atlanta
Ethel ‘Toy
Charles A. Hlenley
Wall
Brewer and Bute Streets
Drewer Street
Alph Manson
Orten
Stoptins & Co
Wind CT Tractore
Orto
Princess Ave
Ops
Minerva Manson
Hawtlst
Mare Vth
Rambleton Democratic Chil No
Vis
Ayy Wesley Avenue
Bene Fon Miefealtab
T. UT
Mokerndree
Mark Avenue
Lieyd
Memorial Christhin Temple Siesilonary Society
Mer
Odembhal
Sheldon Sven
Etna
Brown
W. J. Salyer
Windsor Avenue
Memorial Chorisday Temple
Miller
IL Owlock
Hey
Evangelist
Vailky Priser
John Abiygnes
Binimbleton Avenue
Vair
Mast
Norfolk Y's
TM Pomet
Marahal Avenue
Weston Ht
Gales
Melendree
Aridige
Dima
McKendres
Rose
Matthys Kight
Brambledon
Staton
Ark Avenue
Walton
Chrace Street
Wlfert
J. J. Burgess
Main Street
The Legalized Primary Law Debate Letters to the Virginian
A Norfolk letter writer endorses primaries under the legalized primary law while rebuking party committees. He argues voters should choose nominees, not convention or executive committees, and warns against ring rules. Press for primaries. the people favor direct voter voice. VOPR
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Norfolk
The
Virginian
Democratic
Prohibition Executive Committee
Yrro Bules
VOPR
Proprietary medicines spark ethics clash in the press
The New York exchange condemns proprietary medicines as a threat to medical ethics while noting the public’s access to remedies like Paine’s Celery Compound. An advertisement summary from Roanoke Times describes local merchants and Norfolk openings, Saks entering Norfolk at 100 Main, and auctions at Bank Street, with Depicting shifts in local commerce and personal notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Exchange
Paine
Phelps
Dartmouth College
United States
Winsell
Spring Medicine Advised as New Year Health Tonic
The article extols spring as a time for renewal and bodily cleansing. It promotes Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy as the leading spring tonic, claiming it purifies blood, strengthens nerves, and provides energy. Quoted endorsements from Dr. Greene and a Manchester, N. W. client reinforce its physician-backed reputation.
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Greene
Community notices and church activities at Colley Mercores
Large attendance reported at Colley Mercores Church for morning and evening services. Sunday School reports activity and a new protracted meeting to start soon. Various members mentioned for illness, travel, and social visits. A charity event named Dairy Als Maida was postponed indefinitely at Central Avenue Baptist. A local theft occurs near Main Street show case. two youths arrested. Cold remedy ad concludes.
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Colley Mercores
Loshery
Macintosh
Mas
Blackwood
Pieter Ty
Musey
Maida
Central Avenue
Woc
Colley Avenue
Lekies Memorial Church
Alex, Winder
Tivington
Mary Sawyer
I. Moritz
Main Street
Williams
Wm. Butler
Drexel Morgan Control of Southern Railway Predicted
The Manufacturers' Record editorial argues J P Morgan & Co will reorganize the Baltimore and Ohio system and assume control. It predicts a radical policy shift, vast capital for improvements, and significant influence on the Southern railway network and railroad finance, warning Morgan may gain excessive power.
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Drexel, Morgan & Co
Messrs. J. Perpont Morgan & Co
Baltimore and Ohio
Whhich
Record
J. P. Morgan & Co
Southern Railway System
Morgan
Morenn Ba
Bhendley
Unik
New York
Hartimore Wid
Brambleton community notes and church meetings
Brambleton reports a large turnout at the Democratic meeting, pending sewerage debates, and preparation for revival services at local churches. Wives, births, and marriages are noted, with evangelist Miller leading Sunday events, youth services, and upcoming gatherings at Memorial Christian Temple and other venues.
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North Carolina
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Franklin Street
Boston
Muse
Felitu
Ti. C. Joggard & CO
John BE
Woodbury
N.Y
Woolbury
Phillips
M. A. Agelvisto
J! Plume St
Remington
Portamounn
Adilrness
West Port Norfolk
West Normhilwick
West End Mews
Judinil Winder
Statoard and
Due
Oulfives
Nokt
Btute
Bath
Proemison
Jtub-Tr
Yarmouth Street
Bute Street
Nows-Tt Touklog
Ag Olice
Tanner's Creek
Portinek
John A. Lesner
P. Putas
Dr. Weck
City News
Crowleg
Ht. Sehiller
Hoanoky Times
J. Sehiller
Salemnavenue
Deater
Schitler
Baleny
Belens
Olly
Ruan Peters
Willie Norfolk
Sehisler
Sehitley Ty
Gillinpoy
Ten Cent
Mie Virginden
Roanoke Times
Roanoke
Sebilier
Siks Te Co
Washington and Richmond Clothiers
SAKS
Valentine and Stevens
Bank Street
D. It Creepy & Co
Jack Oliver
Mein Street
Mr. Stougiton
T. Farnitarl
Ati
Freery
San Anl
Evatem
Brambleton
Florence Crittenden Hamme
Florence Crittenden Ile
Th. TW. Jones
W. V. Gallop
A. Blake
Mary I. Webb
J. C. Flaynes
A. Bew
C. M. Thompson
W. W. Drake
Epworth M. BE. Church
James Pyle
Sixth S Avenue
John W. Burrow
Walters
Diane
Tvedes
Cook, Clark & CO
Micken
Rain
TMB National
Sterling
Ite Souter Elelrie
Construction and Stanly
Company
Gommergial Place
Norfolk, Va
Bernardo Be Cle
Paris
Watt
Bettew & - Clay
Gass Briggs
East End
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Otra
Pal Bhoulid
Tiey
Bell «& Co
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