Diver to Explore Lost Rio De Janeiro With New Wrecking Machine
John A. Bowers of Columbus unveils a six ton cast iron diving suit with a surface tethered air supply and a movable arm. W. G. Stecker, a Syracuse machinist, will descend to recover debris and grapple heavy wreckage as the crew aims to locate the missing Rio de Janeiro and expects to spend about twenty thousand dollars on the enterprise.
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Columbus, O
John A. Bowers
Rio de Janeiro
W. G. Stecker
Syracuse
N. Y
Stecker
Bower
Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Promises Cure for Women
A Victorian era pitch extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for female weakness and related ailments, claiming quick, permanent cures. It touts testimonials from Mrs. Oscar Brown and urges readers to send stamps for a medical adviser book. It pressures substitutes and notes the 1008 page adviser is free with a delivery offer.
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Oscar Brown
Oxford
People
Common Sense
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Advertised Relief for Appetite
An advertising notice claims the tonic improves appetite and digestion, restoring health. It asserts relief from belching insomnia headaches indigestion dyspepsia and constipation.
Doan's Kidney Pills End Backache Experienced by Sedalia Man
A Sedalia resident, Eli Jenkins of 1217 East Third Street, describes six months of back pain tied to heavy lifting. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills from W F Bard Drug Co for ending the attacks, recommending the product publicly. Sold by all dealers, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's.
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Eli Jenkins
Missouri Pacific
East Third Street
W. FE. Bard Drug Company
Doan
Price
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Dean’s
Abandoned Infant Son Left With Nurse in San Francisco
In San Francisco on Golden Gate avenue a baby boy named Frank was left two weeks after birth with S. F. Zeik listed as father and with Mrs. Elizabeth Edwards caring for him. Zeik advertised for a nurse, vanished, and neither parent has seen the child since. The infant, healthy and well behaved, has received no support since placement.
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San Francisco
Elizabeth Edwards
Golden Gate Avenue
S. F. Zeik
Zeik
Wealth cuts no figure in assault on Knox
Report of the assault on Attorney General Knox by Philadelphia millionaires shows wealth does not prevent foolish behavior and public embarrassment.
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Knox
Philadelphia
Classified ad rates and a brief arrest report
The notice outlines classified ad pricing and rules for various sections including Help Wanted and For Rent. The text also reports a disturbance at Lamont Sunday leading to arrests by Constable HL Fleming. Murray released on bond and Pelen jailed to await hearing.
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Jen
Lamonte
HL. E. Fleming
Murray
Pelen
Wanted Five Young Men for Government Service Positions
Five young men from Pettis County are sought at once to prepare for government service roles. Apply to Inter State Correspondence Institute in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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Pettis County
Inter State Corres
Nst
Cedar Rapids, Ja
For Sale Listings Include Stoves and Furniture
For sale include a soft coal base burner a small wood cook stove and furniture for four rooms all near ly new at 721 West Fourth street and nearby locations.
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West Fourth Street
Wanted—General housework with no washing or ironing
Classified notice seeking a good girl for general housework at 114 West Sixth Street. No washing or ironing required. Dated 7 27.
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West Sixth Street
Dying Wife Induces Friend to Wed Man in Jersey City
Miss Jennie Lind of Orange said she agreed to marry Charles C. Stells after the dying wife of Stells asked her to wed. Lind, 45, weighed 250 pounds, told Justice Maps after paying a $2 ceremony fee in Jersey City. Stells, 35, weighed 120 pounds.
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New York
Jennie Lindsay
Orange
Justice of Peace Maps
Jersey City
Charles C. Stells
Lindsay
Stells
Chamberlain's Pain Balm Promoted for Strains by Merchant
Deer Park Long Island merchant F H Wells endorses Chamberlain's Pain Balm as the best liniment for strains. He cites a severe winter side strain and quick relief and cure. Available for sale by all druggists.
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F. H. Wells
Deer Park
Long Island
N. Y
General Funston Undergoes Further Operation
Reports state that General Funston has been operated on again after injuries sustained in conflict. Doctors continue to treat him as part of ongoing recovery efforts.
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Gen. Funston
Peace
Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Promises Bliss at 35 Cents
An advertisement by W. E. Bard Drug Co. touts Rocky Mountain Tea as adding pleasure to life and increasing bliss, priced at 35 cents.
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Rocky Mountain Tea
W. E. Bard Drug Co
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