Peruna endorsed by generals and senators
Major General Joseph Wheeler commends Peruna as an excellent tonic for catarrh and cites support from Senators McEnery Sullivan Roach. W. N. Roach of North Dakota and W. V. Sullivan of Mississippi also vouch for relief and vigor. A free catarrh booklet is offered by the Peruna Drug Mfg Co, Columbus, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Wheeler
Santiago
San Tiago
Sullivan, Roach
McEnery
United States
Sullivan
W. V. Sullivan
Oxford
Miss
Roach
W. N. Roach
Larimore
North Dakota
Columbus
Ohio
Washington Letter Predicts Democratic House Majority
Washington Letter reports Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee predicts at least ten seat majority in next House, with Republicans admitting possible loss. It criticizes Republican aims and cites Dungan and Hanna, accusing trusts of inflating influence. Notes armor contract politics and Chinese mediation pressure, and urges scrutiny of partisan claim strategy before election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
House
Republicans Congressional Committee
Representatives Babcock
Democratic Committee
New York
Pennsylvania
Dungan
Ohio
McKinley
Pilippines
Livingston
Georgia
Beveridge
Mark Hanna
Baltimore
Bryan
Hanna
Teddy
Colorado
Navy Department
Armor Trusta
Long
Congress
Republican Campaign Fund
Truste
China
Republican National
When Hanna Takes the Stump
A political verse from the Pulaski News-Review lampoons Hanna and Mc with doggerel about stump speeches and election stakes. It contrasts past money influence with lean times and looming November polls, noting Ted’s gump and Bryan era imagery while urging vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Hanna
Bryan
Trusts
Imperialism
Pulaski
Remarkable Hannibal Resident Credits New Discovery Cure
Mr J E Lilly of Hannibal Missouri describes a severe illness story from Typhoid fever to pneumonia and lung weakness. He attributes rapid relief and full recovery to Dr Kings New Discovery. He notes the medicine as the safest quickest cure for throat and lung trouble with limited trial bottles and guaranteed satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Lilly
Hannibal
W.T. Younger
Dr Kings New Life Pills Offer Gentle Relief at Drug Store
Ad warns against drastic mineral pills and calomel describing Dr King's New Life Pills as gentle and effective for headaches and constipation. Available for 25 cents at W. T. Younger's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
W. T. Younger
A Joke on the Pastor and a Patent Medicine Ad
In Missouri a pastor faced poverty among his congregation and received hymn books from a patent medicine firm with an ad inserted. He was told to sing page 130, but the choir instead performed a spoof praising Johnson's pills, delivering a humorous miscue about advertising in sacred music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Johnson
Fat, Diet, and Emulsion Say Core of Consumption
Dr Hughes Bennett of London links consumption to butter cost and pastry abundance. He argues both the poor and the rich suffer digestion issues from fat intake, urging affordable fat. Scott’s Emulsion by Scott Bowne offers a digestible fat source and blood cleansing medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes Bennett
London
Scott & Bowne
Lincoln prophecy echoes fears of looming corruption
The quoted remark warns of a coming crisis as war ends, arguing corporations have seized power and a high level of corruption will spread. It suggests the moneyed class will manipulate public opinion to concentrate wealth, risking the republic’s destruction. The speaker expresses deep anxiety for the country’s safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miy
Republic
Doctor Praises Kodol Dyspepsia Cure in Practice
Dr W H Lewis of Lawrence Virginia reports using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure in treating severe indigestion and finding it an admirable remedy. The ad notes hundreds of physicians rely on it for stomach troubles, promising digestion of food and relief without overload. Dillard & Persinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Lewis
Lawrence, Va
Dillard & Persinger
Hall's Catarrh Cure Reward Notice
Slow's This announces a one hundred dollar reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice claims F J Cheney is honorable and capable, listing West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin as endorsers. It describes internal action and pricing, with testimonials and Hall's Pills offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Colinky & Co
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Ohio
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Parading birds on Calcutta ground resemble soldiers
On a parade ground at Calcutta several adjutant birds march and strut. They walk in formation and resemble soldiers so closely that strangers at a distance often mistake them for military personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcutta
Electropolise Instrument Endorsed by Clergymen and Public Figures
A Louisville based company markets Electropolise as a healing instrument endorsed by thousands of clergymen and notable individuals. Col A P Nunally of the Inter-Ocean in Chicago reports nearly three years of experience with Electropoise and praises its effectiveness. Address ELECTROPOISE CO. 513 Fourth Avenue Louisville Ky for a cure book with letters from cured users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
A. P. Nunally
The
Inter-Ocean
Chicago
Peerte
Electropoise CO
Fourth Avenue
Louisville, Ky
Indigestion Cure Promises Relief for Stomach Trouble
An advertisement urges readers not to fear chest pains but to try Kodo Dyspepsia Cure. It claims the product digests all foods, rests the stomach, and cures severe indigestion after other remedies fail. Distributed by Dillard & Persinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillard & Persinger
Dr Cady’s Condition SoweDers for Horses in Prime Condition
Dr Cady’s Condition Sowders are tonic blood purifier and vermifuge for horses in bad condition. Not food but medicine to restore prime condition. Ce 26 cent per package. Sold by W T Younger. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve soothes burns eruptions and heals piles. Beware counterfeit Dillard Per nger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Dillard & Pernger
War of imperialism divides colors and nations in protest
A fiery editorial protest against McKinley’s war and imperial policy. It denounces imperialism, condemns black soldiers in colonial campaigns, and calls for Filipino independence while criticizing white and black leaders alike. The piece frames the Philippines and Puerto Rico as unjustly taxed territories and laments racial tensions in U.S. policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Bishop Turner
Knoxville
Bryan
France
Philippines
William McKinley
Mr. Bryan
Congress
United States
National Congress
Electric Bitters Promised to Beautify Run-Down Women
A promotional note asserts that a healthy, attractive woman will gain friends while a weak, constipated, and run-down one suffers pimples and a dull complexion. Electric Bitters is advertised to regulate stomach liver and kidneys and purify blood. It claims to strengthen nerves improve eyes and skin and transform a run-down invalid into a good-looking charming figure. Available for 50 cents at W T Younger’s Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.T. Younger
The Girl of to Day Silly Modern Woes Mocked
A clipped early 20th century voice critiques the typical modern girl with satire. The piece describes her attire humor, soda outings, gum chewing, singing, party wear, laziness, and choosing a husband with a visible moustache and money while noting her mother’s household labors.
Pastime offers watches and more for new subscribers
A bold recruitment pitch for the illustrated weekly Pastime promises prizes including watches bicycles sewing machines and guns to readers who recruit 20 subscribers at ten cents each and send ten cents in stamps for full details and a six to a six month subscription. Also notes a Deaf Institute gift tied to Nicholson Kar Drums with free provision for those unable to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landa, &c. Te
the Pastime CO
Louisville, Ky
Nicholson
Nicholson Institute
Eighth Avenue
New York
Unsettled Notes Placed With J S Prior For Collection
Notice states all unsettled accounts are with J S Prior for collection and asks debtors to settle quickly. Also mentions One Minute Cough Cure for croup, and notes about Dillard & Versinger and Welsti language speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Prior
Dts
W. D. Apostrono, M. D
Dillard & Versinger
Controversy Over War Justification Cited By Capt Griffin
In a column reply, Salem Times and Register defends a Virginia soldier’s sacrifice in the Philippines while criticizing Capt Griffin for linking the war to McKinley’s policy. The piece rejects entangling the soldier’s memory with imperial argument and argues for public debate on national direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin
Salem Times-K Register
Philippines
Capt. Griffin
Mr. McKinley
Capt. Bentley
Roanoke Times
McKinley
Alwave
Man’s Race With Steam Ends as Health Alarm Strikes
A man, long active in a high speed life, suddenly collapses with a heartlike scare and blurred vision. Doctors say his attack warns of stomach trouble from irregular meals and rich foods. Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery is claimed to cure stomach digestion disorders and improve blood health, with Dr Pierce’s Pellets advised to keep bowels regular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Pierce
Wim, Connolly
Las Walnut Street
Lorain
Ohio
Dr. Pierce
Hanna Gets Reckless in His Statements
The Baltimore Sun criticizes Mr. Hanna and Vice Presidential Candidate Roosevelt for loose statements. It cites Hanna quoting Senator Hoar calling Mr. Bryan a hypocrite and Hoar denying such remarks. The piece argues critics on the same side should be called out for impudent assumptions and vagaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hanna
Roosevelt
Senator Hoar
Bryan
Hoar
Baltimore Sun
Skin Eruptions Banished by Arnica Salve Claim
Advertisement claims Buecklen's Arnica Salve cures skin eruptions and various ailments including old sores ulcers boils felons corns warts cuts burns and chilblains. Sold by W T Younger, Druggist, at 25 cents a box with guaranteed cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buecklen
W. T. Younger
Wall Paper Store Ad in Roanoke VA
The Roanoke area ad offers latest wallpaper designs and related supplies at 1194 Campbell Avenue SW. U A Berry pledges quality, estimates, and satisfaction with paints, stains, varnishes, bronzes, and kalsemine. Also notes a painting service at Henry Street and Kirk Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell Avenue
S. W
Roanoke
U. A. Berry
Mp Shop
Henry Street
Kirk Avenue
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Liver Cleansing Pill
Advertisement endorses DeWitts Little Early Risers as the best liver cleanser. Pill described as easy to take and never gripe. Cites Datlard and Persinger as distributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Datlard & Persinger
173 Per Cent Annually Copper Mining Prospectus
An investment pitch for El Progreso Copper Mining Co talks up 173 percent annual profit from Mexican copper ore. It cites ore grades, potential tonnage, and Mercury byproduct, detailing a 40 ton plant and $1,500,000 capitalization. David Bo Russet, president, promotes rapid share sales from 1 cent to 250 cents with a plan to pay 6 percent via proposed dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Progreso
Great Lake Superior
Calumet
Hecla
Wolverine
Tamarack
Quincy
United Verde
Clark
Mexico
Ami
Treasury
Weebares
David Bo Russet
el Progreso Copper Mining Co
Wall Street
New York
Lost at sea The sight of land Unseen happiness
A collection of wry proverbs and quips on love, advice, and daily life. Notable lines consider happiness, advice, tongue slips, and social foibles.
Botanic Blood Balm Offers Free Trial Cure Claims
Advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a universal cure for cancer sores eczema rheumatism and blood diseases. Promises free trial treatment and home directions with a $1 large bottle after trial. Claims 3000 testimonials and 40 years of testing from Blood Balm Co. in Atlanta Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blood Balm Co
Mitchell Street
Atlanta
Traveling man predicts Democratic landslide in November
Mr. M J Lamson reports favorable view of Bryan and expects McKinley’s state to swing Democratic. He urges sending Mark and Teddy to Ohio and letting McKinley rest in Canton to endure anticipated Democratic majorities announced in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.J. Lamson
West
Bryan
McKinley
Mark
Teddy
Buckeye
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Advertised as Healer
An advertisement claims DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve rapidly heals burns eczema and skin diseases and stops pain. It asserts it is a certain cure for piles and warns against counterfeits. Dillard and Persinger promote the original product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Dillard & Persinger
Bryan’s sharp line on stealing and law at Chicago University
Mr. Bryan addressed Chicago University students on Monday delivering epigrammatic truths. He quipped that the amount of stealing by law is greater than theft against it, and that non-incarcerated thieves surpass those jailed for the offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Chicago University
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief
A vintage advertisement extols One Minute Cough Cure as the only harmless remedy with immediate results for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles. It claims it will prevent consumption and bears the Dillard & Persinger imprint amid garbled lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillard & Persinger
Consumption warning from Scott's Emulsion advertisement
An old advertisement urges early attention to consumption and promotes Scott's Emulsion as a self help remedy to use at home. It claims strong life-saving benefits, offers a free sample, and lists Bowne chemists at 402 Pearl Street and the price of a dollar at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Se & Bowne
Pearl Street
New
Worthc
How Small Amounts of Money Are Invested
A reader cites Governor of Washington as Golden Tree Mining backer in Alaska. Major Stam in New York selling shares at six twenty five par twenty five dollars. Prospectus urged. claim of high dividends and strong ore assays. The writer promotes mining as a business and suggests investing a few hundred dollars for lifelong income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Golden Tree
Ketchikan
Alaska
Golden Tree Mining and Milling Company
D. C. Stam
New York
Gardenhire & Vandivert
Broadway
Stam
James M. Aston
Tacoma
Treadwall
A. R. Webber
Wagon Work Lumber Demand from Garey Yard
25,000 feet of dry lumber Oak Hickory Vine and Poplar for wagon work listed by oO. D. Garey. The notice promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as unmatched for energy, certainty and currency by Dillard & Persinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Garey
DeWitt
Dillard & Persinger
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Cenerai
Joe Wheeler
Pe-Ru-Na
D. McEnery
Louisiana
D. McEnory
New Orleans
San Juan Will
Rosenbaum Bros
Campbell Ave
Salem Ave
Rosenbaum Brothers
Syish
Salem
Roanoke County
Z. Boon’ Sons
the Clothier
Akaadquarw Ter
Marstel
E. Campbell Ave
Times-Register Office
J. R. C. Brown, JR
Hankins & Ammen’s
Boodle
Cuon
Isis
Zeno
Phylospher
Lincolns Prophecy
Gri
Fen
the Times
Wood
T. W. Wood & Sons
Richmond
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