Patent Medicine Fakirs Face Newspaper Attacks and Decline in Ad Revenue
A long Star article denounces patent medicine fakirs who send anonymous circulars attacking journals, claiming libel and beer promotion. It argues the trade rests on fraud, warns papers rely on dubious ads, and predicts a public shift toward honest medical sources and reputable remedies endorsed by physicians.
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The
Star
Chicago
Ladies’ Home Journal
Collers
Kansas Hoodoo Senatorship recounts turbulent line of 19th century appointees
A fragmentary historical note traces Kansas senators from 1861 through the era of Ralph Parton, describing a curse-like sequence of misfortunes and impeachments linked to the seat. It notes Jas H. Lane, Caldwell, Crosier, Harvey, Plumb, and others, ending with Ingalls and Harris as notable successors.
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Topeka
Kan
Dee
Joe
Ralph Parton
Jas. H. Lane
Kansan
Lane
K. C. Rosa
Kassas
Johnson
Hoss
Rowe
Alexander Caldwell
Robt. Crosier
Ourted
Met
Jos M. Harvey Waa
Preetan B. Plumb
Waa
Perkine
John. Martin
Hia
Sue Bey Ac
Ton Toa
Ralph Trrtonew
Kansas
Pomeroy
Ingalls
W. A. Harris
Fragmentary ad copy hints at price deals and garments
Readable portions show an informal sales pitch for jackets and robes with phrases like reasonable prices and what friends say about our garments. The scene mentions A R Amep on a wagon and a local business at 1591 and avenue, suggesting a storefront promotion.
Fragmentary clipping shows scattered captions and remarks
The text reads like stray newspaper captions and quips mentioning Quachees Tennessee, Ashtabula marriage in three languages, and a note about Jimmy Hyde planning a dinner for Sarah Bernhardt with a casual assurance. The fragment offers no single event or coherent report.
Buffalo Bill’s West Friends Sing of Christmas Spirit
A fragmentary verse noting plans to attend Sunday school and learn the Golden Rule. The speaker pledges kindness to heatheners, giving a dime for a Christmas tree, with a nod to Buffalo Bill's western friends.
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Buffalo Bill
Unclear note on Bills retirement plans
Fragmentary lines suggest a man named Bill plans retirement after writing to his wife. The text hints at personal correspondence and a possible decision, but lacks concrete details, dates, or authoritative statements.
Brooks & ya Issue Certificate Offer
A garbled notice advertises a certificate offer by Brooks and another party. It mentions a location at 1931 84 Ave and urges readers to call to pay and receive a glove or hat merchandise certificate. The text is incomplete and unclear.
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Brooks &'O
N. Brooks & Co
Brooks & Vy
Brooks & Ya
Copper Demand Sparks Big Stock Hype in 60 Cent Seattle-Boston
An Electric Age reports copper demand surging over the last three months with a thirty three percent jump in hourly price, driven by electric industry growth. It promotes Seattle-Boston Copper at 60 cents per share as a strong investment, urging readers to see its ad on page 6.
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Seattle-Boston
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Sarah Hernhardt
Bobby
Stuart Maclean
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