Great air ship trial on Lake Constance sighted near Mantell
Consul General Dubois reports a July 24 test of a 407 foot Zeppelin type air ship on Lake Constance. Guided by Count Zeppelin Eugene Wolfe and Baron Bassus, the cigar vessel rose 1,300 feet above water, then settled after steering gear trouble. It covered ten miles in about fifty minutes, weighing 22,000 pounds and costing over $200,000.
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United States
Dubois
State Department
Mantell
Lake Constance
Switzerland
Count Zeppelin
Eugene Wolfe
Baron Bassus
Ihen
Williams recounts freedom from disease chains in Manchester
George D Williams of Manchester Michigan tells how his wife, crippled by sickness for five years, regained strength after using two bottles of Electric Bitters. The tonic claims to cure female ailments nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backaches fainting spells and more. Sold by W T Younger for 50 cents with a guarantee. An imitation diamond is noted as flattery.
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George D. Williams
Manchester
Mich
He Nates
W. T. Younger
fat and medicine and a silent donation in a nineteenth century notice
A historical fragment cites Dr. Hughes Bennett on fat intake and poverty from butter and pastry. It promotes Scott's Emulsion as a digestible fat source and medicine. An aside mentions a Philadelphia figure and a generous gift to The Nicholson Institute for Deaf Ear Drums, with address in New York.
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Hughes Bennett
London
Scott & Bowne
Promising Copper Mining Venture Offers Shares at Low Price
An advocate touts El Progreso and other mines as highly profitable copper ventures. Claims include 12 percent copper ore and 12 oz silver, plus quicksilver in some veins, with projected high returns and extraordinary per share value. Proposes organized company with 64 shares for $1 or 4 shares per dollar from prospectus at 63 Wall Street New York.
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Great Lake Superior
Calumet
Hecla
Wolverine
Tamarack
Quincy
Montana
United Verde
Clark
Mexico
Enow
Mexco
Rego
Pererenssee
Davin B. Russet
EI Copper Mining Co
Wall Street
New York
A Woman's Mistake in Health Remedies
A promotional piece extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the best cure for female ills asserting it has cured many women for thirty years. It urges readers to trust the medicine backed by patient letters including Lena Gaines of Visalia and Ella Quinxer of Haverhill who credit improvements and cures after using the compound and Blood Purifier.
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Anne Randall
Caro
Mich
Sadie Martinet
Hartman
Columbus
Lydia B. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lena Gaines
Visalia
Tulare Co
Cal
Lydia E. Winkham
Ela Quinxer
Stage Street
Haverhill
Mass
South in War: Southern Lead in Conflicts Cited
Charles Carter Hay, an Atlantian writer, argues against Senator Hoar that the South led in major wars. He cites figures from the War of 1812, the Mexican War, and Civil War enlistments, comparing Northern and Southern manpower, prisons, and casualties, and praises Southern feats including Pat Cleburne and Forrest.
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Charles Carter Hay
Hoar
Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound Claims Relief
Women report long standing ovarian issues improved after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mars Miller of New Orleans credits six bottles with renewed strength and ability to work. Mrs. W H Warrens of Cold Spring Harbor says ten bottles eased years of pain and prevented surgery.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mars
M. W. Miller
Canal Street
New Orleans
Lydia Pinkham
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Aids Women's Health
Backache and womb troubles are reported to yield to Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Testimonials claim dramatic relief from chronic pain and weakness after years of illness and two doctors' lack of benefit, with one woman regaining health and weight.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Illinois
Mre. C. K. Forano
Monett, Mo
Wall Paper Store Promises Latest Designs and Services
U A Berry announces a wallpaper store at 110 Campbell Avenue NW Roanoke VA offering latest designs in wallpaper floor waxing varnish bronzes paints and kilns. The shop at Henry Street and Kirk Avenue NW will provide estimates and guarantees satisfaction and may provide citywide or outside city service.
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Campbell Avenue
Roanoke
U. A
Henry Street
Kirk Avenue
Pastime offers $2 in presents with subscription drive
Advertises a subscription offer for the illustrated weekly Pastime promising watches bicycles sewing machines guns and more as prizes. Readers must subscribe for six months and mail 20 to fall enrollment to claim rewards at Payette Line press office.
Fourteen Hour Labor With Mother's Friend Proves Helpful
A Minnesota mother details severe pains in prior pregnancies and describes using Mother's Friend to ease labor. She reports a strong, healthy boy with shorter pain, noting benefits like relaxed muscles, reduced morning sickness, and quicker recovery. Druggists sell the remedy for ten dollars through The Bradfield Regulator Co. Atlanta Ga.
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Minnesota
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
Platform choices split by empire and people
The Atlanta Constitution contrasts the Republican platform with imperial aims and wealth concentration against the Democratic platform stressing constitutional supremacy, citizen peace, opportunity, and personal sovereignty. It questions which side will empower ordinary citizens versus trusts and political interests.
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Atlanta
New Discovery Saves Two With Cough and Pneumonia
Mrs Geo Long of New Straiteville Ohio credits Dr King s New Discovery with curing a fatal cough that kept her awake and saving two lives including Mr Long s severe pneumonia attack. The remedy treats throat chest and lung troubles and is sold with guarantees with trial bottles free at W T Younger's drug store. Dyspepsia cure Kodol also advertised. Dillard Persinger.
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Geo Long
New Straiteville
Ohio
Dr. King
Long
W. T. Younger
Debate on how judges are chosen across states
Mr John Garland Pollard argues in letters to the Richmond Times that thirty one of forty five states elect judges by popular vote. He notes Alabama Arkansas Georgia Kentucky Maryland Missouri North Carolina Tennessee Texas West Virginia as examples. Virginia uses legislative selection. Florida and Louisiana partially. The piece argues judges should be insulated from election intrigues, and that judges should not be directly elected until all officers are.
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United States Army
Confederate States Army
United States
South
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Illinois
Indiana
New England
Trans- Mississippi
Massachusetts
Georgia
South Carolina
Mississippi
Virginia
Stetson
el Caney
General Shafter
Joe Wheeler
Southland
Almo
Pat Cleburne
Kennesaw
Sam Davis
N. B. Forrest
Rome
G. E. Dixon
Honeatonic
John Garland Pollard
Richmond Times
Union
Alabama
Arkansas
Kentucky
Maryland
Missouri
North Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
West Virginia
Florida
Louisiana
Rhode Island
Nor. Ledger
Free Blood Balm Promises Cure for Skin and Blood Troubles
An advertisement touts B B B Botanic Blood Balm as a universal remedy for ulcers cancers eruptions and rheumatism claiming it purifies blood and relieves deep seated skin diseases. It offers a free trial bottle prepaid and lists pricing for full treatments with a mailing address in Atlanta Georgia and a closing line urging considerate behavior toward others.
Cady’s Condition Powders for Horses Offer Prime Health
Dr Cady’s Condition Powders are tonic purifying vermifuge medicines for horses in poor condition. Not food but medicine to restore prime condition. Sold for 26 cents per package by W T Younger.
Washington Letter on McKinley Roosevelt and 1900 politics
Ava 9 1900 Washington letter captures criticism of McKinley Hay and Roosevelt. It cites Chinese negotiations, insults to Secretary Hay, and delays in policy. It notes North Carolina disfranchisement forces, Hamlet case, German voters shifting to Bryan, and Democratic campaign activity in Indianapolis.
Arnica Salve Claims Fast Cure for Leg Ulcer
LaGrange resident P A Danfort suffered six months with a running leg sore before using Dr Kucklen's Arnica Salve. The ad promises rapid healing for ulcers wounds burns boils and piles, with a cure guaranteed. Only 25 cents, sold by W.
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P. A. Danfort
LaGrange
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Warned Against Fakes
A warning about counterfeit salve products that imitate DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve warns they may irritate skin and cause blood poisoning. The notice urges buyers to choose the original DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve by Dill & Persinger for piles, injuries, and skin disease relief.
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DeWitt
DeWitt's
Dill& Persinger
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Poses as Cure All Claims
Counterfeiters hide worthless salves by labeling boxes to imitate DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve. The genuine salve is urged for piles and skin diseases. Dillard Persinger comments on an old bachelor’s quip about life with some women.
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DeWitt
DeWitt’s
Dillard Persinger
Fragmented 19th Century Aid Appeal and Ads
In India the famine crisis causes thousands to die from lack of food while American famine imagery contrasts plenty with suffering. An ad touts Kodo dyspepsia cure promising quick relief and a fertilizer offer from Roanoke Fertilizer Co and Kivutan & Kizer in Salem, Virginia.
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India
America
Land of
Dillard & Versinger
Roanoke Fertilizer Co
Kivutan & Kizer
Salem, Ve
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