Peruna praised by Good Shepherd Sisters in Columbus
A 1900 letter from Sistersof the Good Shepherd in Columbus and statements from Congressman Meekison praise Peruna for grip coughs and catarrh. Dr Hartman, credited with creating Peruna, is highlighted along with an offer for a free book from the Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company in Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery
Peruna
Columbus
Peruna Medicine Co
Hartman
Sistera of the Good Shepherd
Meekison
Napoleon
Ohio
Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company
Richest Man in Lower House
Congressman Connell of the Pennsylvania district is described as the richest man in the lower house. He earns about 500 dollars daily from a single investment. Born in Nova Scotia, he became one of the United States' largest coal operators, having once worked as a driving boy earning 75 cents a day fifty years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Connell
Pennsylvania
Connell
Nova Scotia
United States
Free sample of Allens Foot Ease offer
You can get Allen's Foot-Fase free by writing to Allen S. Olmsted in Le Roy New York for a free powder sample. It cures sweating damp awolen aching feet and makes new or tight shoes easy. Also a remedy for chilblains and frost bites. Available at all druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
LeRoy, N. Y
Miscellaneous 1900s Advertisements and Quips
A collage of fragmentary lines from early 20th century ads and notes. Mentions Chicago drainage, Putnam face powder, a Boston hospital offer, a one day cold cure, laxative tablets, Pine’s Cure throat remedy, Monarch Mfg Co ads, and social quips about marriage, money, fashion, and wit.
National Live Stock Association Convention in Salt Lake City
Fourth annual gathering to be the largest yet with events in the Mormon Assembly Hall and a Tabernacle concert. Colorado delegates travel on a Denver Rio Grande special train leaving January 18 for $18 round trip, with sleeping car accommodations urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Live Stock Association
Salt Lake
Salt Lake City
Assembly Hall
The
Mormon Church
Tabernacle
Colorado
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
K. Hooper
Rio Grande
Fee Man Who Arrests You in Morocco Policy
Primitive system compels prisoners to pay officers for arrest and escort to jail. The arrangement incentivizes police to seek business and stay vigilant. Also mentions Lane's Family Medicine claims bowel and liver benefits and daily use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morocco
Lane
Prophet of harm and doubt in a world of deceit
A critical tirade denounces belief in truth amid widespread falsehoods. The piece portrays a grim figure as a prophet of harm, arguing that virtue fails and misery endures under ruling wickedness, with no remedy for mankind’s distress. It cites a Denver News quotation as context.
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Denver News
Clock with Electric Light Keeps Time with Stored Power
A small clock sits on a wooden box housing a storage battery. A tiny lamp above the clock can be switched on to illuminate the clock face, whether on a stand or mantel. The battery stores enough electricity to last for months.
Pension Plan for Age 65 in New South Wales
The New South Wales legislative council approves a pension from Jan 1 for those over 65 with 25 years residency and good character. Individuals receive £26 yearly, couples £19 10s if both qualify, with pension reduced £1 per extra £1 of income. A district board appointed by the governor administers the scheme.
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New South Wales Legislative Council
New York Almanac for 1801 Acknowledged For Quality
Chas. H. Fletcher of New York City publishes the New York Almanac for 1801 as a free distribution, praised for high artistic cover, accurate calendars, and rich information including a Baby's Records page. It emphasizes Mother care tips and may be procured at drug stores or by request, free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Statues Found in the Mediterranean Sea
Divers working off Cape Matapan near the island of Kythera report recovered objects including a bronze statue hand. The Grecian government will supervise further underwater exploration in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Matapan
Corigo
Kythera
Hall's Catarrh Cure and testimonials ad
An old classified style advertisement offers Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for cures not helped by the remedy. It features endorsements from West & Truax and Walding Kinnan Marvin and notes the product is taken internally and sold by druggists. Ball's Family Pills promoted as best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Toledo
Ohio
Ball
Writing Life of Gladstone and Cobden
John Morley among England's busiest men as he writes a Life of Gladstone and revises a Life of Cobden while serving in Parliament. Foot ease advertises a powder for foot ailments with free sample from Allen S. Olmsted of LeRoy New York.
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Gladstone
John Morley
England
Richard Cobden
Sullivan’s Grave Resting Place at St Paul’s Cathedral
The body of Sir Arthur Sullivan lies in St Paul’s cathedral London near the tombs of Sir John Millais P R A and Dr. William Boyce the church music writer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Arthur Sullivan
St. Paul's Cathedral
London
John Millais
William Boyce
Cough Remedies and Health Claims Advertised
Coughing leads to consumption with Kemp's Balsam promising instant cough relief and free sample bottles at druggists. It sells in 25 and 50 cent sizes with a warning to act quickly. A rumor about a baby chewing a milk bottle nozzle is noted. Garfield Tea claims to cure chronic constipation and purify the blood for better health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemp
The Change of Life and Lydia E Pinkham's Remedy
A period called the Change of Life brings hot flushes faintness and nervous trouble. Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is claimed to strengthen the nervous system and help women pass this phase. A testimonial from Mrs Jennieeae Germantown says she was sick and cured by the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Jennibeae
Keyser S&t
Germantown
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sisters OF Good Shepherd
Perusa Medicine Co
David Meekizon
Dr. Hartman
Congressman Meekison
Canada
Plenty
Department of Interior
Ottawa
Monadnock
Chicago
Holmes, Pall
Ind
MFG. CO
Indianapolis
Kansas City Journal
Putnam
Eben Jordan
Boston
Wtild
Plymouth
Mass
Grove's
Exnepar
Vanburtn
Monarch Mfg. Co
Sta
Springfield
Millnots
Doras
Bota
FREE
Adeer Cp. & B. CO
Caxton
H. T. Bright & CO
Washington, D. C
H. Greli
Bex K
Atlante
Garfield
Garfield Tea Co
Brooklyn
Frye
Garfela Tea _cares
OG. H. Crabtres
Des Moines
Iowa
Bee Ayerey
Chewhite
S . Yucatan
Ma Piey
Olum Croutchy
Kitty
Tom
New York World
Walter
Pat
Philadelphia Press
Unsere Gesellschaft
Detroit
Free Press
Wildway
Mellon
Stare
Boston Transcript
Indianapolis Journal
New York Weekly
Boarder
Hetty
Bertha
Dr. Quizz
Puck
Zoom
Zoo Hospital
Baltimore News
Board of Health
Wicericeuahs
Caren Ieee
Auaen
Mus
Jennte Noble
Bright
Murluwd
Indiana
Illinois
Aew
E. E Eyman
Broadway
Lorain
Mre
E. I. Reeder
L. P. Coffey
Broker
Anderson
Solomon Sawyer
Jackson St
Brasil
R. C. Green
Grand Ave
Waukegan
W. R. Beebe
Centralia
W. E. Lefever
Fond-du-Lac
Wis
Morrow
John Morrow & CO
Chemists
Florida
ST. Augustine
VIA
Central Station
12Th St. & Park Row
J. Cc. Tucker
Tamkind
Thompson
Eye
W. N. Y. Chicago
Gia Ae
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