Catarrh of the Pelvic Organs and Peruna Cure
An advertisement style piece cites testimonials from Mrs. Karolina Suter of Cincinnati and Mrs. Marie Hanson of Niebuul Wise praising Peruna and Man a lin for female catarrh and related ailments. It notes Dr Hartman has written a book for women on female catarrh and offers a free copy by addressing Dr Hartman Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Wike
Pe-ro-na
Sarah Gallitz
Luton
Karolina Suter
Vine Street
Cincinnati
Marie Hanson
Niebuul, Wise
Hartman
Hartn
Columbus
Mining stock promises fortunes from modest bets
Mrs F P Chase of Bangor invested 100 in United Verde Mine. By 1898 offers reached 15,000 and monthly returns of 50,000 as dividends. Seattle group led by Gov John R Rogers and Justice James B Reevis discovered Golden Tree Mine in Alaska, securing 100,000 to buy machinery. Prospectus available via Major David C Stam at Gardenhire Vandivert in New York. stock sold at 6.25 per share, par 25. Major Stam holds about 8000 shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Chase
Bangor
United Verde
Seattle
Washington
State of Washington
John R. Rogers
James B. Reevis
Supreme Court of
Kitchikan
Alaska
Golden Tree
David C. Stam
New York
Gardenhire & Vandivert
Broadway
Golden Tree Mining and Milling Company
Stam
Poisonous toadstools warn of deadly mushrooms
Readers urged to use only genuine DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, warning of poisonous counterfeit products. Dillard Persinger cautions that mushrooms resemble edible varieties and cause deaths this year, while DeWitt's salve is promoted as a safe cure for piles and skin ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt's
Dillard Persinger
Kansas
Philippines
DeWitt
Dillard && Persinger
Italians Steal a Church in Belvidere New Jersey
In Belvidere New Jersey the Greek Church building and its contents were moved to a distant lot by about fifty Italian members opposing priest Father Dynia after he filed articles of incorporation for a new chapel at Whitterker Warren county. The move led to warrants for theft and a trial scheduled for Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belvidere
N. J
Addburt Maris Dynia
Whitterker
Warren County
Dynia
Hall’s Catarrh Cure and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Ad
Internal remedies claimed to cure catarrh by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised as a non quack prescription from top physicians. Also promoting Kodol Dyspepsia Cure to aid digestion and stomach troubles with claims of all foods digestion and quick relief. Products marketed by F. J. Curingy & Co and Dillard & Persioger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Curingy & Co
Props
Toledo
Price
Te. Hall
Bset
Dillard & Persioger
Dillard& Persinger
Fat and medicine in Scott's Emulsion claim
A London physician links consumption to fat intake and pastry wealth. The piece argues fat is vital for both poor and rich, and touts Scott's Emulsion cod liver oil as easy to digest, pleasant, blood purifying, and a superior fat source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes Bennett
London
Scott & Bowne
Wonderful discovery Electropoise endorsed by clergy and officials
An advertising notice extols Electropoise as a wondrous cure and preventive instrument sold by a reputable company. Col A P Nunally of the Inter-Ocean Chicago commends years of experience and urges readers to request the book with healed testimonies. Address ELECTROPOISE CO. 518 Fourth Avenue Louisville Ky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wo Ok
Col
A. P. Nunally
Inter-Ocean
Chicago
Electropoise CO
Fourth Avenue
Louisville, Ky
Seashore Excursions via Rail to Atlantic City and More
Seashore excursion trips via Norfolk and Western and Pennsylvania railways stop at Hagerstown Harrisburg and travel to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City Sea Isle City Avalon Anglesea Wildwood and Holly Beach N J Tickets go on sale July 5 August 7 and 16 Tickets are valid seventeen days including the departure date A stay of over ten days in Philadelphia may be added if tickets are deposited with the Broad Street Station agent upon arrival A through Pullman Sleeper runs Knotville Roanoke Philadelphia and New York A daylight Shenandoah Valley ride Rates and details available from local agents or W B Brevis G P A Roanoke Va
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Norfolk & Western Railway
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hagerstown
Harrisburg
Atlantic City
Cape May
Ocean City
Sea Isle City
Avalon
Anglesea
Wildwood
Holly Peach
N. J
Philadelphia
Broad Street
Pullman
Knotville
Roanoke
New York
Shenandoah Valley
W. B. Breviis
Dangers of Militarism sermon echoes with change of heart
The Winchester News Item reports Rev. W. H. H. Joyce delivering a large Braddock Street Church sermon on The Dangers of Militarism reflecting a shift from earlier imperialist rhetoric. He cites Christ’s sword doctrine, condemns war zeal, notes China and Philippine links, urges confession, humility, and peace as the gospel’s path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
W. H. H. Joyce
Methodist Church
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Mr Joyce
Jesus
Peter
Judas
Christ
Israel
Jesus Christ
China
South Africa
Persia
Macedonia
Rome
Miracle cure claim for Dr. King's New Discovery
Mr. W. A. Hines of Manchester Indiana recounts a near death from lung disease and hemorrhages. He credits Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption with a complete recovery after doctors said he would die. He asserts many others have used it with success. Regular sizes 50¢ and $1.00. Trial-free at W. T. Younger's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hines
Manchester
Dr. King
W. T. Younger
Why He Supports Bryan Now
Judge L W Habercorn, a German American reporter in Hyattsville Md, urged support for Bryan and Stevenson. He denounced militarism and imperialism, warned of a large standing army, and predicted McKinley’s win could lead to 200000 soldiers, doubling in four years. Thousands of Germans, previously GOP supporters, may back the Democratic nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Habercorn
Republican Party
Bryan and Stevenson Club
Hyattsville
William McKinley
Belive
Judge Habercorn
Baby's Future Promises Healthier Children Through Strength
A mother envisions a bright future for her baby, stressing the need for a strong body and sound mind. The text urges use of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription to empower women for motherhood and cites Mrs. Orrin Stiles of Wisconsin praising its effects after childbirth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lctter
Orrin Stiles
Downing, Dana Co
Wis
Pastime paper promotes gifts to win subscribers
A fragmented ad offers watches bicycles sewing machines guns and other presents valued at 42 dollars to lure readers. To claim, purchase 20 subscriptions at 10 cents each plus 10 cents in stamps for six months of the illustrated Louisville Kentucky paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landa, &c. &c
Louisville
Prominent Eastern Shore Speaker Backs Bryan as 1896 Letter Reveals
Northampton county figure Honorable Thomas M. Scott writes from Richmond that he will support Ryan and Stevenson this year and serve the Democratic State Committee. He previously campaigned for Palmer and Buckner and now seeks assignments to speak for Bryan. Also noted is a new Elyria Ohio wood plaster company with $12 000 capital led by inventor 8 W Griswold, and a string of light verse quips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. Scott
Northampton County
Richmond
Ryan
Stevenson
Scott
Palmer
Buckner
Bryan
Estern Shore
Elyria
W. Griswold
Cavern Chief Plans Longer Luray Cavern Tour Extension
Lemuel Zerkel, longtime superintendent, will extend the Luray Caverns tour by about a quarter mile. Stone steps and cement floors will be added while preserving the underground beauty. An engineer assisted with measurements, following a two year prior extension that delighted visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemuel Zerkel
Luray Caverns
Ais
Zerkel
Appetite of a Goat Envy and Dr Kings New Life Pills
A Victorian advertisement proclaims Kings New Life Pills cure dyspepsia and liver issues. It promises a splendid appetite, sound digestion, and regular bodily habit for better health and energy. Sold for 25 cents at any drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kings
Neodesha Kansas claims thin population distinction
Neodesha Kansas with about 1500 residents is noted for unusually thin residents many under 100 pounds yet in health. Doctors blame local petroleum and natural gas wells as natural antifat remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neodesha
Kan
United States
India
Sunshine in the Home and the Pleasant Woman
An article advises women on gaining a man’s affection through continuous pleasantness and cheerful demeanor. It argues charm, consistent friendliness, and a bright home presence influence a man’s heart, contrasting it with envy of beauty and noting the calming, uplifting effect of a cheerful partner.
Botanic Blood Balm touted as cure all blood and skin diseases
An advertisement promotes Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a universal remedy for cancer skin diseases eczema scrofula rheumatism and other blood illnesses. It claims rapid permanent cures and offers a free trial by mail from the Blood Balm Co Atlanta with over 3000 testimonials and bottles sold for one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blood Balm Co
Mitchell Street
Atlanta
Wall Paper Store Offers Latest Designs and Supplies
The ad promotes a Roanoke Virginia wall paper store at 110 Campbell Avenue W with latest wall coverings, floor powders, stains, varnishes, and paint, promising estimates and satisfaction. It also mentions a painting service by A Berry and notes a shop corner at Menry Street and Kirk Avenue 8 W. Also cites One Minute Cough Cure from Dillard and Persinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell Avenue
Roanoke
A. Berry
Teading House
Menry Street
Kirk Avenue
Dillard & Persinger
Sight in a bicycle jolt restores boy’s sight
Syracuse nine year old Jay Hennessey who has been blind in the left eye since infancy regained sight after a bicycle accident. He rode into a street obstruction, fell and bruised the left side of his head. The next day his bandages came off and he could read newspaper print with the left eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N. Y
Jay Hennessey
John E. Hennessey
Jay
Dr. Cady's Condition Powders for horses
An early veterinary remedy, Dr. Cady's Condition Powders are described as a tonic blood purifier and vermifuge to restore a horse in bad condition. Not food, but medicine, offered at 26 cents per package for use in bringing a horse to prime condition.
Summer excursion tickets to Mountain and Seashore Resorts
Excursion tickets for the summer season to air Mountain and Seashore Resorts along the line of the Norfolk and Western railway are on sale daily until September 16 and good to stop off. Final limit October 31. Write for a Summer Folder describing locations and prices of popular springs farm houses and resorts in Virginia. W. G. Bevin, Gen. Pass. Agent, Roanoke, Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Mountain
Norfolk and Western Railway
Virginia
W. GB. Bevin
Gen's Pass
Roanoke
Life and Speeches of Bryan campaign book notice
Promotion offer for agents to sell the Life and Speeches of Bryan with circulars and free outfit. Agents boast sales examples and promise paid freight, credit, and 25 cents postage, from Baltimore firm Woodward Co. Also advertising a Paris Exposition book and Life of McKinley with favorable terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward Co
Baltimore
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Sale House
Rosenbaum Brothers
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Styish
Salem
Roanoke County
Tn Sintter
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Eadqua
Lea
J. H. Marstel
Montrose Bicycle
Adirnos
Chartros
Montrose
Cock Town
Nake
Milles
Shelby Squmbe
Ford
Royal Arch Crown
J. L. Mead Cycle Company
McCall's Bazaar
McCall’s Bazaar
J.kr. CG. Brown
Iron St
Akron
Ev. W. H. H. Joyce
Dr. Pierce
Great Trusts
Dillard & Jersinger
Mushley
Luray Caves
Fred A. Tise & Co
VTE Sell
PRED
A. Tise & CO
Allen Bloc Scien
Main Street
Scoit’s
Wood
T. W. Wood & Sons
Richmond, Va
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