Lost Columbus anchor found at Trinidad shore
The Anchor of Columbus recovered by Senor Argostino in his garden near the Trinidad coast is identified as the 400 year old anchor from Columbus third voyage. The eight foot nine inch shaft weighs 1100 pounds and once held the ships at anchor off Point Arenal on August 2 1498 confirming its historic link to the explorer and discovery of America.
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Philadelphia Press
Christopher Columbus
America
Trinidad
South America
Washington Irving
Gulf of Para
Columbus
Island
Point Arenal
Vide Irving
Senor Argostino
Humboldt
Findlay
Insidious Kidney Trouble Warned By Advertiser
A Houston Post excerpt notes kidney trouble as an insidious danger and urges early use of Foley's Kidney Cure to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. The ad implies a cautious public health warning from E. T. Whitehead & Co.
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Foley
Bright
E. T. Whitehead & Co
How to Avoid Appendicitis
An advertorial claims most appendicitis victims suffer from chronic constipation. It promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a mild cure that stimulates the liver and bowels and restores natural action, without nausea or griping, urging readers to refuse substitutes.
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Orino
E.T. Whitehead & Co
How Live Stock Will Help the Cotton Grower
Progressive Farmer urges lowering cotton acreage and boosting stock farming to enrich soil humus. Stock grazing and manure return value, especially with cow peas, can yield $1.50 to $2 per $1 spent, with earlier cash returns than fertilizer. Small-scale start and steady effort matter most for farmers lacking capital.
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Farmers’ Union and Cotton Association
South Island
Napoleon Inspires Soldiers With Grand And Magnificent Trove
A French soldier carried a despatch to Napoleon who, after dismounting, urged the man to take his noble horse. "There is nothing too grand and magnificent for a soldier of France," the emperor proclaimed, fueling renewed energy and courage across the ranks as stories of honor spread.
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Napoleon
France
King of throat and lung remedies advertised in Empire
An advertisement touts Dr. King’s New Discovery as the best cough and cold remedy praised by C. O. Eldridge of Empire. It notes the product cures croup and throat or lung troubles, with a price of 50c and $1.00, trial bottle free, and sold at E. T. Whitehead & Co. Also mentions DeWitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills and a cartoon quip from Illustrated Bits with local shop appeal.
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Dr. King
C. O. Eldridge
Empire
New Discovery
E. T. Whitehead & Co
Ke DeWitt
A World Trip Idea and Patent Remedies Parade
A Chicago man plans a trip around the world to study freak people while assorted health ads promote Foley’s Honey and Tar cure, Pineules, and other remedies. The clippings also note a political nod to Governor Johnson’s tariff stance and a mother touting Case Pectoral for a sick baby.
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Chicago
Richmond News-Leader
From Beets to Bread: Turning Farm Corn into Hogs and Bacon
The article recounts a Nebraska trip discussing beet sugar and crop diversification. It cites hog raising as a profitable use for corn, noting local prices and home meat curing ideas. It adds brief rural tidbits and a medicinal ad ending with light humor.
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Carr
Nebraska
Norfolk
Neb
Chicago
South
Special Announcement on Pure Food and Drug Law
A reprint notes that products claiming cures for various ailments may be unaffected by the Pure Food and Drug Act if free of opiates and drugs. It endorses DeWitt's Little Early Risers for constipation and headaches, and includes a testimonial from Mrs. Joe King about Pineules drink treatment sold by E. T. Whitehead & Co.
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E. T. Whitehead & Co
DeWitt
Joe King
Woodland
Tex
Dr Shoop Cough Cure Advertises Safe Remedy
An advertisement touts Dr. Shoop's Cough Cure as a safe, undamaging remedy for tickling coughs. It claims lime healing shrub leaves provide the healing resinous extract and warns it is suitable for very young babies with no opium or chloroform.
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Cardus
Wm. Turner
Bartonville
Ill
Ladies Advisory Dept
The
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
Anchor OF Columbus
Houston Post
Thomas
Dean
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Edith
George
Ethel
Johnson
Charlotte Observer
Virginia-Carolina
R. J. Redding
Georgia
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Co
Richmond, Va
Durham
N.C
Charleston
S.C
Yes
Mous
Gagomery
Ala
Enn
Soop
Racine
Wis
Shoop
A. C. Peterson
Charley
Carrie
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Ayer
J.C. Ayer
Lowell
Mas Bass Sieo
J. E. Masrow
Virginia
Main Street
Talbot
Norfolk, Va
N.B. Josey Co
Buriel
N. B. Josey Company
Scotland Neck
North Carolina
Shoon
Peterson
South Bend Watch
South Bend
Geindly
E. T. Whitehead & Company
H. W. Mixon
Mgr
Cooper Marble Works
Bank Street
Amora
Ceza
Atenta
Prica
Tit Journal
Cotton Journal
Ace. P.O
Equip Y. Plant
Chas. Miller Walsh
Quarrier and Manufacturer
Priersburg
J. Y. Savage
Clare CO
Morfolal
Medicina Fe Bacz Fong
AN. R. Savage
Richmond
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