Allen's Foot-Hase and the move by Omaha on rail link
An old advertisement copy touts Allen's Foot-Hase powder as a cure for swollen burning and sweaty feet to be used in shoes. The notice mentions Druggists and Shoe Stores selling it for 25 cents and provides an address in LeRoy. A fragment notes Omaha believes Pennsylvania road trains will soon run to that city.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy
Omaha
Pennsylvania Road
Lawoe
O'S Barre Alzer TY
L. Douglas
Janie
W. L. Douglas
Matt
Douglas
White Clothes Improve With Red Cross Ball Blue
A short note urges keeping white clothes unsightly marks away with Red Cross Ball Blue. Grocers offer large 2 oz packages at 5 cents. The item is presented as a simple household tip amid school notices/communication.
Garfield Headache Powders Claim Superior Relief
Advertisement notes Garfield Headache Powders as simple harmless and always effective. Garfield Tea Co promises sample powders on request. Endorses Piso Cure for coughs and relays praise for products. Contains a postal address in New York and a separate line mentioning Minneapolis January 6, 1900.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Garfield
Garfield Tea Co
Garfield Tea.Co
Widow Tax in Mindanao Plates Dictate Marriage Burden
The piece describes a Filipino practice from Mindanao where a widower must pay a tax to his father in law before courting again. Payment is often in plates of stone china, totaling about 100 plates, and the widow becomes her in law’s property until a relative provides the plates. Divorce is denied but polygamy is allowed.
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Philippines
Mindanao
China
Oil surpassing coal as railroad fuel across the United States
The New York Sun reports railroads spent about 80 million dollars last year on locomotive fuel, roughly 10 percent of operating costs. Oil has emerged as a cheaper alternative, especially in Texas and southwestern divisions, with distant coal fields like Southern Pacific’s route pushing costs higher.
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United States
Southern Pacific
New Orleans
San Francisco
Alabama
New Mexico
Colorado
Texas
New York Sun
Nine Tailors Tell The Tale Of Bell Ringing Custom
The saying Nine tailors make a man arose from bells rung to ward off evil spirits. Nine strokes signaled a man, six for a woman, three for a child, with the word tailors a corrupt form of tellers. The phrase evolved as the custom waned and the allusion faded.
French chemist cites volcanic stones as sulfur water alternative
Ar mand Gauter reports to the French Academy of Sciences a discovery showing finely powdered volcanic stones boiled in water at 270 to 300 Celsius produce a liquid identical in composition to ordinary sulfur water but stronger meaning a mineral spring healthful alternative.
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Armand Gauter
French Academy of Sciences
Dignified Woman Breaks Wardrobe Rule at Baltimore Hotel
A young woman in Baltimore’s smartest hotel caused a scene in a crowded corridor when two tapes hanging from her waistband drew attention. An elderly woman intervened, prompting the girl to flee toward the stairs as onlookers watched.
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Baltimore
Mrs Goss Claims Dodd's Kidney Pills Cure Severe Sciatica
In Bryant Missouri on October 7 the local topic centers on Mrs M A Goss who suffered crippling sciatic pain for months. After using Dodd's Kidney Pills she regained strength and reports no pain. She credits the pills with curing her sciatica and improving her condition.
Collecting Butterflies Alive in Japan
In Japan a simple method collects live butterflies by streaking trees with phosphorous and sugary matter. Night insects are drawn in, stick fast, and are then captured.
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Japan
Allen’s Foot-Ease Promises Comfort in Tight Shoes
Advertisement touts Allen’s Foot-Ease powder to ease tight or new shoes and relieve swollen, hot, sweating feet, ingrown nails, corns, and bunions. Claims cure and comfort. 25 cents at druggists and shoe stores, trial package free by mail to Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy NY.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Minnesota Farm Land Values Rise Over Twofold in Seven Years
Minnesota farm lands have advanced more than 100 percent in value during the past seven years, reflecting strong demand and rising prices for agricultural property statewide.
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Minnesota
Wrenched Foot and Ankle Cured by St Jacobs Oil
A London letter describes a severe foot and ankle wrenching pain cured by one application of St Jacobs Oil. The writer calls the remedy invaluable and safe, noting the pain relief allowed a prompt return to business and expressing willingness to recommend it.
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London
England
Mrs.Pinkham
Lydia
E. Pinkham
Minneapolis
Ellen Ripley
Lydia E
Pinkham
Malaga Raisin Crop Sees Boost After Phylloxera Decline
The Malaga raisin industry, once hit by phylloxera, reports rising production and an expected crop around 1.2 million boxes. The improved yield reflects a broader recovery in the historic Spanish raisin trade.
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Malaga
Hall's Catarrh Cure and local notices from Toleda ex
Opaque 19th century ad text mentions Hall's Catarrh Cure F J Cheney Co Toledo and testimonials plus medical remedies, marital guidance, and commodity ads. Includes notary seal and various product pitches, blending multiple items into a single clipped notice.
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Putnam
Khow
McCord-Brady Co. and
Paxton & Gallagher
Nebraska
Aay As
W. L
W. I
W.l.douglas
Ls Douglas
Adnan ET
Brockton
Mam
H.H. Green
Bex ER
Atlanta
Zollinger & Sperry, Publishers
Columbus
Thompson
America
North ‘Dakota
D. W. Casseday
Soo” Line
Minn
A.O. Tower CO
Boston
Mass
Fenwick & Lawrence
Ramge
Neb
H. J. Cowgill
Washington D.C
WM. M’ Kinley
Zeigler CO
Dearborn 8Th
Chicagos
Ates
RST
W.N.U
Lincoln
The
United
Malagea
Roisloa
Deemer
A.W. Gleas
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Dr. le Duc
Kidd Drug Co
Rigg
Ladies Aid
Grand Army of the Republic
R6th Ave
McKinley Memorial
Uniqne Commission
Guest CO
Chicago
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