Drought contrasts 1860 Kansas to today and a stomach cure ad
In 1860 Kansas faced scarcity with high interest and little credit while today crops and stocks are abundant with $70,000,000 in banks and cheap borrowing. The ad promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a digestion aid to improve appetite, health, and tissue nourishment, claiming it digests all food naturally. Also cited is a druggist testimonial praising Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for stomach ailments, with local sales mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
W. E. Bard Drug Co
Chamberlain
O. W. Wakefield
Columbus
Mertz & Hale
J. L. Kautzman
Otis W. Smith
Six Young Swiss Scale Grand Combin With Noted Guide
For the first time this year the Grand Combin in Switzerland has been ascended. Six young Swiss climbers completed the dangerous and fatiguing ascent, accompanied by a renowned local guide.
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Switzerland
Gage’s Career Never Fell Short of Promotions
In his entire business life starting at a $500 yearly salary, Secretary Gage was never fired and never sought a better position. Every promotion came unsolicited, marking a steady rise without discharge or pursuit of higher office.
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Gage
Foley's Kidney Cure Promises Permanent Kidney Health
Oscar Bowman of Lebanon Kentucky credits Foley's Kidney Cure with a permanent cure for kidney disease that he says would have cost him his life. The ad urges readers to take Foley's and notes it is sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Bowman
Lebanon
Foley
Foley’s
Danish archaeologist plans European museum tour
Prof Waldemar Schmidt intends to visit major European museums to gather material for a catalogue of Egyptian antiquities housed there. He aims to compile a comprehensive reference based on exhibits and collections across Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldemar Schmidt
Europe
University of Michigan to Teach Ship Building
An advertisement proclaims the University of Michigan will teach ship building. It also promotes a fat reducing regimen using Rocky Mountain Tea with cautions to exercise and avoid fats and sweets, claiming it acts on fatty tissues and sells for 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Medicine Co
Madison
Wis
The
University of Michigan
Miss Gould Sends Saddle Horse to Missouri
The Lamar Republican notes that Miss Helen Gould dispatched a saddle horse to Missouri and suggests there may be worse outcomes elsewhere.
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Helen Gould
Missouri
Lamar Republican
When She Seeks a Husband She Comes to Missouri
A line notes that women seek marriage in Missouri to find husbands among local bachelors who favor rapid wealth schemes. The remark points to a social pattern of brides traveling for advantageous matches.
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Missouri
Birds Add Grand Cage At Bronx Park Zoo
In Bronx Park New York the bird flying cage towers like an office building and spans about an acre of ground, showcasing an extraordinary enclosure for aviary residents.
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New York
Zoo
Bronx Park
Foley's Honey and Tar Relief Cited by Otterville Man
Mr. Daniel Bantz of Otterville claims long asthma and cough relief after using Foley's Honey and Tar. He says the remedy gave immediate relief and exceeded prior medicines in effectiveness. Published testimonial.
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Daniel Bantz
Otterville
Iia
Foley
Louisiana Salt Mines Potential Mining Center
A new method to sink shafts in Louisiana salt islands could turn the area into a significant salt mining center, suggesting future industrial importance and expansion.
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Salt Islands
Louisiana
Beware of mercurial catarrh ointments and Hall's Cure
Warns against catarrh treatments containing mercury and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. Internal remedy claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces and offers testimonials. Sold by druggists at 75 cents per bottle and endorsed with Hall's Family Pills as best.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
No Sicker Season Says Careful Eater Advice
The Boston Transcript notes this season favors careful dieting over indulgence as a path to health, arguing moderation prevents sickness and promotes steadier wellbeing.
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Boston Transcript
Young Men Complain Of No Steady Girls
Several young men report they have no steady girlfriend as plans for dates and theatre outings fall through when the girl cites a sick headache. The ad promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for stomach trouble and sick headache and signs off from Arlington Pharmacy.
For Sale Cheap Jersey Cows Near State Fair Grounds
Advertising notice listing Jersey cows for sale at the corner of Eighteenth and Warren streets near the State fair grounds. Contact Charles Martin for purchase.
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Jersey
Warren Streets
Charles Martin
For Sale and Help Wanted Classified Notes
FOR SALE Good paying cigar stand at 225 Ohio street owner removing from city Will sell reasonable Call or address Jack Chaney proprietor WANTED Good girl for light house work Small family Apply at once 520 West Fifth street AGENTS WANTED For U S Health and Accident Insurance company paid up capital 200000 best policy contracts in the state gives honest protection at economical cost policies free from technical provisions
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Ohio Street
Jack Chaney
West Fifth Street
U. S. Health and Accident Insurance Company
Wanted help for dry picker packers in Kansas City Kansas
Help wanted at Schwarzchild Sulzberger company for dry pickers and packers in Kansas City Kansas. Also a Standard Co posting seeks circulators for $3.00 daily with no canvassing. Additional notes list sale of Timothy hay bales and oats and a rental near Ohio Street with a front room and barn in Sedalia Missouri.
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Schwarzchild & Sulzberger Company
Packers
Kansas City
Kansas
Standard Co
Wells
Chicago
van B. Wisker
Sedalia
Ohio Street
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William Courtney
Mallister
Ice and Cold Storage Co. Distributors
West Main Street
J. B. Holdner
P. H. Sangree
Henry Lamm Sangree & Lamm Partnership
Ohio St
Sedalia, Mo
McGinley Bros. Grocers
Monarch
C. C. Jackson, D. V.S
Fuller
John E. Rector
W. Majin
L. F. Muckey
Prop
Arlington Pharmacy
Cpl
NCORP
Louisiana Salt Mines
Mercury
E. E. Johnston
Ohi
Conta
Gentry Bros
Oklahoma
West Main
A. J. Fultz
Twelfth Street
South
Osage Street
Earl J. Stevenson
Hoffman Building
J. M. Offield
East Fifth Street
W. W. Herold
Second
Kentucky Streets
International Detective Agency
Milwaukee
Fifth Street
Cincinnati
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