Dowie Sets Jerusalem Aim and Zion City Expansion
John Alexander Dowie, preaching to about 4000 at Shiloh tabernacle near Chicago, declares his goal is to amass wealth to buy Jerusalem and lead his followers there to await Christ. He envisions multiple Zion cities, predicts a coming millennium, and outlines strict ordinances, expansion plans, and future worship developments in Zion City and beyond.
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John Alexander Dowie
Shiloh Tabernacle
Zion City
Chicago
Zion
Jerusalem
Christ
Dowie
Waukegan
Isaiah
God
Lake County
Milwaukee
America
Clebborn
Salvation Army
Italy
New Tabernacle
Elijah II
Zion Tabernacle
Shiloh
Tabernacle
Health and beauty through Dr. Pierce’s prescriptions
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery as cures for female illnesses boosting health and beauty. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. Elmer D. Shearer of Mount Hope Lancaster Co Pa who reports recovery from uterine trouble after four bottles plus one of Golden Medical Discovery. The ad offers a free Common Sense Medical Adviser and book by mail for stamps.
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Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
Mrs Dameron Reported Near Death at Georgetown Home
Mrs Robert Dameron mother of Sam R Cameron a Katy shops employee and former local police officer is reported at the point of death at her Georgetown home.
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Rob Dameron
Robert Dameron
Sam R. Cameron
Katy
Georgetown
Botanic Blood Balm Promoted for Hard To Cure Skin Ailments
Advert explains Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for eczema scrofula blood poison ulcers and other skin diseases. It claims deep seated malignant cases improve and offers a free sample by writing to Blood Balm Co Atlanta with free medical advice and prepaid shipment. Sold in Sedalia by W. E. Bard Drug Co and samples available on request.
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Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Sedalia
W. E. Bard Drug Co
Boutell to Move Into Fourth and Missouri Cottage
G N Boutell has rented the cottage at Fourth and Missouri avenue formerly occupied by Dr. Cowan and will move there about June 15. His present residence, recently sold, will be taken by its new owner Albert Kahn.
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G. N. Boutell
Fourth and
Missouri Avenue
Cowan
DeWitts Little Early Risers Cure Spring Biliousness
Spring fever signals biliousness a torpid liver and inactive bowels poison the system neglect may bring illness DeWitts Little Early Risers stimulate the liver open the bowels cleanse impurities safe pills Never gripe testimonial from R M Everly Moundsville WV Bard Drug Co endorses the remedy.
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DeWitt
R. M. Everly
Moundsville
W. Va
W. FE
Bard Drug Company
Concert at Liberty Park Friday Night Concert and Dance
A popular band will give a concert at Liberty Park Friday evening if the weather is fine. After the program there will be dancing in the hall free for ladies. Gentlemen will be expected to pay 25 cents.
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Liberty Park
How to Avoid Trouble with a Diarrhoea Remedy
Urges families to buy Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy now for summer needs. Claims it is the most successful bowel complaint medicine for children and adults and advises purchase from local druggists.
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Mertz & Hale
J. L. Kantzman
Otis W. Smith
Will Cronin Paroled After Brass Theft Case
Will Cronin, charged with stealing brass from the Missouri Pacific, is paroled by Judge Longan on the condition he go to Arkansas where a position awaits with his uncle.
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Will Cronin
Missouri Pacific
Longan
Arkansas
Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Promotes Vitality and Prosperity
An old advertisement from W. E. Bard Drug Company touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy to boost energy and drive. It urges readers to stay active and avoid slipping down the ladder of prosperity.
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Rocky Mountain
W. E. Bard Drug Company
Saloon in Lincoln Benton County Closes
The only saloon in Lincoln Benton county has shut down due to insufficient patrons. It is unclear if the closure results from a temperance trend or economic hardship.
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Lincoln
Benton County
Red Cross Baul Blue at the grocer for five cents
An advertising item promoting Red Cross Baul Blue laundry product as a staple for every home. It urges readers to ask their grocer for the large 2 ounce package priced at five cents.
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RED Cross
BAUL
Lost calf mitt near Holden hind legs
A lost notice near Holden reports a white calf mitt missing from its hind legs. The brief note lacks further details or contact information.
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Holden
Missing man offer reward after disappearance near bridge
A note states a man went missing and a reward of five dollars is offered for information. The message mentions living eight miles behind the bridge and signs it John Schmitt.
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Black
John Schmitt
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Cited as Piles Cure
A Delawares Willow Grove resident touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a certain cure for piles. The ad claims it also cures skin diseases and wounds, warning against counterfeits from W. F Bard Drug Company.
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DeWitt
R. S. Meredith
Willow Grove
Del
W. EF
Bard Drug Company
May sees record Chicago deaths by own action
Chicago reports fifty persons died by their own action in May, the highest monthly total on record. The count marks a disturbing peak in self harm cases for the city.
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Chicago
Unprecedented Wright's Disease Death Toll Reaches 134
Reports indicate 134 deaths attributed to Wright's disease, a figure described as unprecedented by officials. Researchers warn the outbreak may signal broader public health risks and urge further investigation.
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Wright
One Minute Cough Cure Praised by Loganton Resident
J Scott Currin of Loganton Pennsylvania proclaims One Minute Cough Cure as the best remedy for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles. The medicine is said to be safe and act immediately with mothers nationwide testifying to its benefits for their children. It is described as effective for croup grip bronchitis and general coughs. W E Bard Drug Company distributes.
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J. Scott Currin
Loganton
W. E. Bard Drug Company
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