Remarkable Miles doctor boosted by testimonials across cities
The Dr. Miles Medical Association in Chicago offers 1,000 testimonials and free treatment samples claiming Dr. Miles is a leading physician after cures in Grand Rapids Chicago New York City Philadelphia and more. The Chicago Great Western Railway reports a $25,780.78 weekly rise in earnings for February 1900 with a fiscal year total gain of $631,024.68.
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Franklin Miles
Grand Rapids
Chicago
New York City
Philadelphia
Col
N. G. Parker
South Carolina
Miles
Dr. Miles Medical Association
State St
Chicago Great Western Railway
Maple Leaf
Various patent medicines and ads flood the page
An assortment of claims for tonics and cures fills the column. Advertisers tout Laxative Bromo Quinine, Pino's Cure for Consumption, Yi-Ki Cures, Mrs Winslow's Syrup, Panxer's Hair Balsam, Coe's Cough Balsam, and Brown's Teething Cordial with testimonials and promises.
Praise for Buller and the Tugela Raid Mastery
Gen. Alexander S. Webb, president of the College of the City of New York, recalls battlefield genius from Gettysburg and weighs Buller’s tactics in the South African war. He compares Ladysmith to Gettysburg, notes Boer tactics, and cites Grant and Lee as strategic parallels in a broad critique of the campaign.
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Alexander 8. Webb
The
College of the City of New York
South Africa
West Pointer
Pickett
Gettysburg
Webb
Buller
Bowlder
Warren
Lee
Richmond
Grant
Utica Globe
Five queer places around the world described in Answers
A list of unique places includes Altenberg where four countries meet ruled without monarchy or taxes. Stanley Falkland Islands with dual traveling schoolmasters. a railway station town with no train service. Dunde New Jersey with no trains. a Pacific location always Christmas opposite Greenwich. Anguilla colony lacks towns and fresh water.
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Europe
Altenberg
Stanley
Falkland Islands
Dundee
New Jersey
Pacific Ocean
Greenwich
West India Group
Anguillag
Photographer’s Attic Snapshots Explain Roofer’s Long Bill
A New York photographer hired roofers for a country house overhaul including a new skylight. The bill seemed high until the owner showed snapshots from the attic window depicting the workers relaxing on the roof, proving they were paid for time spent.
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New York
Physician Warns Carpet Beating Spreads Disease
A physician asserts that beating carpets can spread disease, advising caution in household cleaning practices and suggesting alternative methods to reduce dust and germs in homes.
Glimpses Across the Bea and Clover book edition for Exposition
A compact note highlights Sam T. Clover as author and editor and reports the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway distributing copies of his work to readers for six cents postage. It also compares national freight totals, with the United States leading at 913 million tons, followed by Great Britain 437, Germany 276, France 120, Russia 97, and British India 29.
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Sam T. Clover
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Old Colony Building
Chicago
United States
Great Britain
Germany
France
Russia
British India
Hall's Catarrh Cure business affidavit notice
Frank J. Cheney asserts that his firm will pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notarized statement dated December 6, with claims that the medicine acts on the blood and mucous surfaces. Sent for testimonials. sold by druggists. Hall's Family Pills recommended.
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Onto
Crrr
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
J.cheney &Co
Gedusiness
Hall
Irani J. Cheney
Mixed Metaphor Quotation From Senator Veat
Senator Veat cites a notebook of congressional eloquence with a favorite line mixing images. The quote claims the apple of discord is sown among us and if not nipped it will produce a conflagration whose waves will submerge the land in anarchy.
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Veat
Grain-O new food drink replaces coffee at low price
Try Grain-O the new grain based drink for all ages. It imitates the color and aroma of mocha and java yet is made from pure grains and gentle on the stomach. Only 15c and 25c per package. Sold by all grocers.
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Java
Akla
Jady
Thought it Would Be Safe
Four year old Bessie asks her mother if she likes sweets. The mother declines, saying sweets make her feel bad. Bessie replies she wants to hold the sweets while she dresses her dolly, revealing a playful domestic vignette from Stray Stories.
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Bessie
Great Bargains From John M. Smyth Co Catalog
The John M. Smyth Co offers a mammoth catalogue of foods wear and goods. The firm is one of the largest in the United States and deemed thoroughly reliable. Write for the booklet today.
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John M. Smyth Co
United States
Wisconsin Central Railway announces Chicago departures
Trains now leave Chicago from Central Station Park Row and Twelfth Street lake front for St Paul Minneapolis Ashland Duluth and the northwest. Nearest ticket agent can give you further information. James C. Pond G P A Milwaukee Wis.
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Chicago
Central Station
Park Row
Twelfth Street
Lake Front
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Ashland
Duluth
Northwest
James C. Pond
Milwaukee
Wis
All Year Resort Opens at Crescent Hotel Eureka Springs
The Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs Arkansas opens March 1 190 with health and pleasure appeal. It boasts ideal climate pure water and fine accommodations appealing to vacation and health seekers. The ad notes Frisco Line connections and requests inquiries to the hotel manager. Cats honored in Persia with fifty felines each cared for by staff and given a special meals room.
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Crescent
Eureka Springs
Ark
Frisco Ling
Maonager Hotel
Frisco
Persia
Shah
Lydia E Pinkham Advertisement Testimonial
A midtown Brooklyn reader presents a testimonial praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after nine years of bladder and liver troubles during menopause. She claims doctors failed but the remedy improved her health and urges others to try it.
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Drar Mus
Prema
Lydia E Pinkham
Mrs
Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Women
In testimonials from Mrs. Maua Isa Borden of Bridgewater Illinois and Mary E. James of Bradford Pennsylvania, the Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound is praised for aiding during the change of life with claims of relief, renewed health, and strong recommendation to others.
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Dia E. Pinkham
Dean Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Prxgoam
Manry E. James
Coydon St
Bradford, Pa
Labastine Wall Coating Claims Health Safe Durable Finish
Alabastine Co asserts Labastine is the original durable wall coating differing from wai semines. Sold ready for use with cold water in white or 14 tinted shades. Warns dealers and consumers against infringement and counterfeit brands. Emphasizes health safeguards and proper labeling to avoid fake products.
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Ensible
Alabastine Co
Exery Gharel
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Regent
Yii-Kl
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Panxer
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Coe
Walter Baker & Co. Ltd
Dorchester
Masa
Brown
Ayer
W. D. Quinn
Marseilles
Iil
Ayers
J. C. Ayer
Lowell
Western
Canada
Land of
Plenty
Zmlo
Department of Interlor
Ottawa
C.J. Broughton
Monadnock Bik
E.T. Holmes
Indianapolis
Tugela
Acies of the World
Bes
Wisconsin Central Railway
Girour
Anean
Fame
NEW
York
Walla
Mich
Ventalatica
Columbian Institute of Osteopathy
Adams Street
Vexier Bulldiaz
Caicage
Iitet
Chaseh
Chabe
Pailadelphla
Bears
Sje
Boston
Thuven
Earnest
Enorn
Sieidlog
Minnesota
N.Y
America
Tnc
Neil Creat
Sc. Pontage
Johnasalzer Seed Co
LA Crosse
Schaeffer
Schaeffer Piano Fg. Co
Wabash Ave
L. A. Hamimaden
Station
Jackson. Mich
W. L. Douglas
Shoes Union
Douglas
W. L. Douglas Shoe CQ
Brockton
Mass
Henry N. Copp
Waahington, D
Une
Foote Drug CO
S. Keszie
Popham
Paten
Milo B
Stevens & CO
Ishington
D.C
J. J. H. Gregory
GOR
Marblehead
Arter
Riz
Kansas Food CO
Kansas City
DPR
Urbana Sonk
Baz
Atlanta
Lamb's
Public Speatera
C. Bend Very Less Mfg. Co
Fur
Thompson
Piso
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