Grandpa says: the best grandpa is strong and healthy
An ad touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as rebuilding digestion and blood quality to help elderly men. It claims the medicine enables better food assimilation and more exertion, citing a testimonial from G. Popplewell of Eureka Springs Arkansas and endorsing Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a laxative for old people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
G. Popplewell
Eureka Springs
Carroll Co
Ark
Memorial Day Observance Ordered by Modern Woodmen
Circular from W A Northcott head consul of Modern Woodmen of America directs Neighbors in Greenville Illinois to observe Memorial Day on the third Sunday in June with cemetery ceremonies prayers addresses and music. The notice cites prior observances in 1899 and 1900 and urges proper observance throughout the jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Northcott
Modern
Woodmen of America
Greenville
Ill
Kansas City
A. D
Local Readers Hail Foley’s Kidney Care and Planting Efforts
Allen Halverson of West Prairie Wisconsin reports buyers travel ten miles to buy Foley's Kidney Care. J A Spero of Helmer Indiana calls it the medical wonder of the age. E William Lower from Longwood plans a third corn planting after two failed harvests due to blue lice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Halverson
West Prairie
Wis
Foley
J. A. Spero
Helmer, Ind
E. William Lower
Longwood
Educate Your Howels With Cascarets Candy Ad
An old advertisement promises relief for constipation with Cascarets at 25 cents. It assures a refund if CCC fails, targeting readers of a general candy or health product promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Candy Mart
C.C.C
Denggists
Funeral pallbearers named for Edmund Humphrey
Pallbearers at Edmund Humphrey's funeral Friday included H E Cruse J W Dickson William Reed James O'Brien Myers and William Reed with services held in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Humphrey
H. E .Cruse
J. W. Dicksn
William Reed
James O’brien
Myers
Beauty Secret Promises Graceful Neck Tone
Short health tip from an old advert. Encourages nightly head wiggling and Rocky Mountain Tea for a round neck. Claims a quick route to a graceful form. Price listed as 35c with a note to ask your druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie
Ayer’s Sarsaparilla Promises Purified Blood Hope
An advertisement claims a blood purifying medicine will renew nerves and energy, portraying deep despair relieved by Dr. J.C. Ayer of Lowell Massachusetts. It urges readers to write for a prompt reply detailing their case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Ayer
Lowell, Mass
Consolidated Control Over American and Continental Interests
The consolidation plan retains preferred shares of American and Continental, granting the Consolidated company control. Ownership will place 70 percent of American Cigar’s capital under American and Continental holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American
Consolidated Companies
Consolidated Company
American Cigar Company
Continental
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Advertised Cure
Iiezema saltrheum tetter chafing ivy poisoning and all skin tortures are quickly cured by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. The certain pile cure. W. E. Bard Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
W. E. Bard Drug Co
Mrs Owen to Move to Texas Surprised at East Tenth
Mrs Dr Owen plans to relocate to Texas and was cheerful surprised Thursday evening by several friends gathering at Mrs Mc Gee’s residence on East Tenth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Owen
Texas
McGee
East Tenth Street
Witch Hazel Salve Claims Cure for Piles
Advertisement states no surgery needed for piles and promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve from W. E. Bard Drug Co. Warns against counterfeit products and asserts reliable effectiveness.
Nobility of ascent and living example in moral life
A reflection on self restraint in health and study, the folly of overdoing remedies, and the limits of schooling. It argues genius resists conformity, promotes virtue, and highlights the vital role of the living example over preached doctrine while acknowledging poets prophets and prophets’ roles.
Witty Prose and Paradoxes from Everyday Life
A collection of humorous maxims and quips about men women marriage and daily habits. Observations compare advice to bias talk about collars hair memories and misunderstandings with playful irony. The piece ends with a remark on war rumors and landladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eve
Adam
Pettis County seeks two year depository proposals
Pettis County Missouri invites sealed bids from banks or bankers to serve as county depository for two years starting May 6 1901. Proposals must be delivered to the county clerk by noon June 20 1901 with interest rate offered on daily balances and a $100 cash guarantee. bidder must enter bond with personal security as required by law. R R Gray EA
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettis County
Missouri
R. R. Gray
Trustees Buy Site for New School at Flat Creek
The trustees of school district No. 51 near Flat Creek have purchased a site for a new schoolhouse and plan immediate construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flat Creek
DeWitts Little Early Risers Promote Health
An old medical advertisement urging laxative use to prevent disease and death from neglected bowels. Claims the remedy regulates bowels, adds years to life, and is easy to take without griping. Credits W. E. Bard Drug Co. as distributor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
W. E. Bard Drug Co
BIG TOBACCO TRUST FORMS IN NEW JERSEY WITH DIRECTORS
The Consolidated Tobacco company, incorporated in New Jersey, was formally organized in New York with directors James E. Duke Oliver H. Payne Thomas F. Ryan J B Cobb W W Fuller Grant B Schley Frank H. Ray Anthony M Brady C C Dula W R Harris R A B Widener Percival S Hill B H Duke and Charles E Hallowell. An official said a majority of the common stock of American and Continental companies had already been pledged or exchanged into Consolidated hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Consolidated Tobacco Company
New Jersey
James E. Duke
Oliver H. Payne
Thomas F. Ryan
J. B. Cobb
W. W. Fuller
Grant B. Schley
Frank H. Ray
Anthony M. Brady
C. C. Dula
W. R. Harris
R. A. B. Widener
Percival S. Hill
B. H. Duke
Charles E. Hallowell
American
Continental
Consolidated Company
W. L. Jones Announces Transfer and Hauling Services
W L Jones advertises general transfer business coal and wood hauling garbage hauling and moving of all kinds. Orders by telephone 369. Latour Sherers Best Cabinet Photographs 3 per dozen. W M Johns elected vice president Seventh district at Young Republicans of Missouri meeting in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Jones
Latour & Sherer
Missouri
Kansas City
W. M. Johns
Rules for Young Men by a Self-M Made Leader
A historic set of social guidance emphasizing virtue and self respect. It urges keeping good company and steady effort, truthfulness, fulfilled promises, personal secrecy, direct eye contact, and upright conduct as essential to character. It also notes luck superstitions about a spider, a ladybug, and walking under a ladder.
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United States
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Ohio
G Kehl
West End Market Square
Mallister
Ice and Cold Storage Co
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Morris
Queen City
E. Main
McGinley Bros. Grocers
the Blues
Ayer
Dence
BIG Tobacco Trust
J.A Smith
Susquehanna Ave
Philadelphia
Sterling Remedy Company
Chicago
Montreal
Rupo
California
Fic Srup Co
Cali exNta Fie
F.G Syrup CO
San Franisco
Cal
Louisville
N. Y
Porsale
Price Wc
Per” Vetla
Concordia
W. E. Poindexter
Nike
THAT
Kansas
Sedalia
A. J. Fultz
East 12Th Street
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