Texas Wonder Cure Ad for Hall's Great Discovery
An old advertisement claims Hall's Great Discovery cures kidney and bladder issues in men and women including diabetes and rheumatism. It offers mail delivery for $1 per bottle, promising two months of treatment and urging testimonials, with Dr. E W Hall as sole manufacturer in St Louis Missouri and distribution through Servant Harker Drug Co.
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Hall
E. W. Hall
P. O. Box
St. Louis
Harker Drug Co
Certifies Texas Wonder for kidney and rheumatic troubles
Mrs M Rodell of 2930 Olive Street recommends The Texas Wonder Hall's Great Discovery after using one bottle for kidney and rheumatic troubles in St Louis on February 27 1900.
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St. Louis, Mo
Hall
Tax Debt Enforcement Notice to County Owing Parties
All parties who owe county taxes urged to pay now to avoid further costs as enforcement will proceed in all cases where value covers the taxes. No exceptions and no favorites. all treated alike.
Royalty Laboring in Sculpture for Favor with Queen Victoria
A feature on royal and imperial women who sculpt as a path to favor, noting Princess Louise of Britain and other royal ladies from Naples to Austria. It highlights Princess Louise’s commissions, Borthwick’s statue gift to Kensington, and portraits by Empress Frederick and Archduchess Marie Therese.
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Princess
Naples
Viadilla Danilo
Montenegro
Louise
Queen Victoria
Marquis of
Lorne
Chelsea
London
Borthwick
London Morning Post
Kensington
Morning Post
Glenesk
Countess Greichen
Prince Victor Hohenlohe
Europe
Empress Frederick
Germany
Marie Therese
Austria
Owls See By Day and Night in Field Mice Hunts
The article explains two types of owls for hunter readers. Some owls cannot see by day and hide when humans pass, while others see in daylight and at night. Species like the screech and long-eared are day-blinded, whereas hoot, show, hawk, and short eared owls are keen sighted in all light. The short-eared owl hunts field mice in wheat and rye stubble and is among the early winter visitors from the north}
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New York Sun
A Sovereign's Costume
The German Emperor keeps twelve valets for the imperial wardrobe valued at £100,000 with ornate uniforms for army navy and foreign regiments. He stores Saxon Bavarian Hessian and other outfits in vast cupboards, plus Austrian Russian Swedish Eng lish and Italian uniforms. His hunting court and yacht outfits fill separate cupboards and carriages on travel. He wears several rings a large watch and chain and a bracelet.
His Gentle Voice Neighbor Name Whiar Mr Sk
A fragmented note describes a neighbor with unclear name and description. The readable text mentions a person nicknamed Whiar or Mr Sk and a gentle voice. No definite event, date, or place is present.
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Whiar Mr 'Sk
Sih
Ayer's Hair Vigor Promises Hair Growth and Color
An old advertisement claims hair loss is caused by starvation and promotes Ayer's Hair Vigor as feeding roots to stop shedding, restore color, and promote thick growth. It asserts the product works fast and costs one dollar per bottle.
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Ayer
Hair book offer and a humorous lodging tale
An ad offers a hair book and express delivery from J Caver Co Lowell Mass for 1.00. A joke describes a man in a public house waking a landlord with a thundering greeting and a traveller fearing the man will thaw before him as the horse is fetched.
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J.C. Aver Co
Lowell
Mass
Prairie Chicken Wager Sparks Mortal Appetite Trial
A western citizen bets on eating prairie chicken daily for thirty days to test stomach endurance. The piece mocks self punishing diets and wagers that resemble self sacrifice but notes the risks and potential fatal outcomes of such eating contests.
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New York Mail and Express
General Sherman Reveals Secret Tobacco Cache at West Point
During a June graduation visit to West Point General Sherman accompanied the commandant on a Sunday inspection. He lifted a brick from the hearth to reveal a foot square hollow packed with tobacco and contraband. Cadets watched as the general recalled making the cellar as a cadet.
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Sherman
West Point
Pointed Paragraphs and Playful Digs Echo in Verse
A PN excerpt volleys wry maxims on folly discretion and love with quick quips. It contrasts flaws in players and owls with a longer-headed greyhound, notes faith as cure and cites Economy as a Pennsylvania town nonresort, then hints at horse play at an equestrian drama awaiting reception.
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Pennsylvania
Miss Lovinger Describes German Lake Tour and Alps Visit
Miss Jessie Lovinger, writing from Stuttgart dated May 31, recounts a trip with calm Boden lake conditions by steamer, visits to Konstanz and Lindau, and a castle tour by Mr Block. She notes the Leadburg castle’s 400 year history, snow capped Alps, and a rainbow over the Alps at sunset.
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Stuttgart
Germany
Boden Lake
Konstanz
Rhine
Block
Alps
Leadburg
Lindau
Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cure For Cancers And Sores
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a universal cure for blood poison ulcers cancers and skin ailments claiming it cleanses poisons from the system builds up the body and heals sores. It cites 30 years of testing free trial offers and over 3000 testimonials with bottles sold at $1 in drug stores from Atlanta Ga.
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Earth
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Mail carriers adopt regulation shirt waists in Abilene
Abilene Kansas mail carriers wear new regulation shirt waists noted as neat and comfortable attire for their duties.
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Abilene
Kas
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad with Oath and Pension Note
Frank J. Cheney and Co of Toledo offer one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The oath dated December 6 1886 sworn by A W Gleason Notary Public claims internal use cures blood and mucous surfaces and invites testimonials. Also notes 75 cent price and Hall's Family Pills. Mention of Spanish American War pensioners at Topeka agency adds military service context.
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Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Topeka
Kodol Dyspepsia Care Digestive Aid Promotes Rest
Dyspeptics cannot long live without nourishment. Food only nourishes after digestion. A disordered stomach cannot digest food and needs help. Kodol Dyspepsia Care digests all kinds of food without stomach aid, letting it rest and regain function. W. E. Bard Drug Co.
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W. E. Bard Drug Co
Clerk John B. Myers to Return to Hotel Huckins
John B. Myers, summoned to Mexico Missouri due to his mother's illness and death, will return Sunday to resume his position as a clerk at Hotel Huckins.
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John B. Myers
Mexico, Mo
Hotel Huckins
Dyspepsia Remedy Sold By All Druggists
Health note claims half the worlds illnesses originate in the stomach and urges using Dr Loyal Ford's Dyspepticide to restore stomach function with all druggists selling it.
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Loyal Ford
Funeral of Jerry Mulcahy at Sacred Heart Church
The funeral for Jerry Mulcahy was held this morning from Sacred Heart Church with Rev Fr Neiberg officiating.
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Jerry Mulcahy
Sacred Heart Church
Fr. Neiberg
Sprained ankle quickly cured by pain balm
Geo E Cary editor of the Guide Washington Va describes a severe ankle sprain and reports relief and complete cure after using Chamberlains Pain Balm. The product is sold locally by Mertz Hale J L Kautzman and Otis W Smith.
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Geo. E. Cary
The
Guide
Washington, Va
Chamberlain
Mertz & Hale
J. L. Kautzman
Otis W. Smith
Miss Lulu Goetze and Edward Bauman Wed at German Church
Miss Lulu Goetze and Edward Bauman wed Wednesday evening at the German Evangelical church with Rev. Fred Pfeiffer officiating. A large gathering of friends and relatives attended. They will reside on West Cooper.
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Lulu Goetze
Edward Bauman
German Evangelical Church
Fred Pfeiffer
West Cooper
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Praised by Arlington Reader
A Texan reader reports severe prior stomach distress lasting minutes after meals. After using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, breakfast and other meals are enjoyed with relish and digested thoroughly. The testimonial ends noting the product digests what you eat and is offered by W E Bard Drug Co.
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H. S. Pitts
Arlington
Tex
W. E. Bard Drug Co
Koock Family Welcomes Dallas Guest in City
Arthur Koock of Dallas formerly of this city is the guest of his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Koock.
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Arthur Koock
Dallas
Texas
Charles Koock
Dr Mary Agnes Anderson Cleared to Practice Medicine in Pettis
County Clerk R H Gray records Mary Agnes Anderson has filed her certificate and is authorized to practice medicine in Pettis County.
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Mary Agnes Anderson
R. H. Gray
Pettis County
Frank B. Meyer Returns From California Visit
Frank B. Meyer has returned from a visit in the state of California. He visited several towns and met with community leaders during the trip.
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Frank B. Meyer
State
California
Quick Asthma Relief and Local Notices
Miss Maude Dickens of Parsons Kansas praises FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR for rapid asthma relief after eight years of attacks. Captain Witcher resigns as deputy organizer for Royal Court No 10 to become state organizer for Knights and Ladies of Security in Oklahoma. DeWitt's Little Early Risers touted to regulate bowels and add years to life. Latour & Sherer's Best net Pho torre per ¢.
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Witcher
Royal Court No. 10
Oklahoma
The
Knights and Ladies of Security
DeWitt
W. E. Bard Drug Co
Sedalians Hold Over Officers Election
The Missouri Trust Company of St. Louis held an election of officers on Tuesday. George L. Faulshaber will over as treasurer and Henry W. Harris will continue as third vice president.
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The
Missouri Trust Company
St. Louis
George L. Faulshaber
Henry W. Harris
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Favored By Drugists
A good cough medicine praised as Chamberlains Cough Remedy. Druggist J. Goldsmith of Van Etten says he has sold it five years with complete satisfaction. He and his family use it for ordinary coughs colds and post influenza coughing. Available from Mertz and Male J L Kautzman and Otis W. Smith.
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Chamberlain
J. Goldsmith
van Etten
Mertz & Male
J. L. Kautzman
Otis W. Smith
A Woman Never Admits She Is Wrong
A quip notes gendered self critique with a man sometimes admitting error while a woman is described as merely mistaken. The line uses humor to contrast perceived accountability between genders.
Fragmentary ad copy hints at cosmetics and remedies
Readable lines reference young ladies, facial sores, red noses, veils, orange blossoms, and a remedy named Rocky Mountain Tea priced 35c. The fragment suggests a sales pitch for beauty or health products with minimal details.
John Kuhn Accepts Post at St. Louis Dispatch
John Kuhn accepted an agency position with the St. Louis Post-Dispatch at the designated place. The move confirms Kuhn's role in the newspaper's editorial team and signals a new assignment within the outlet.
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John Kuhn
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Banner Salve Heals Kid's Scald in Weeks Says Reckard
Ira D Reckard of Duncombe Iowa writes that his son sealed his leg from knee to ankle and Banner Salve healed it in three weeks. He urges families to use Banner Salve as a sure remedy for scalds and burns and notes it is sold by all druggists.
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Ira D. Reckard
Duncombe, In
Katy Flyer Keeps Sleeper Service on Route List
Ticket information lists sleeper service between St. Louis and Mexico on the Katy line with a Pullman conductor in charge. It also notes No. 3 and 4 sleeper runs between St. Louis and Waco, and mentions round trips to Beaumont and Denison via M K T. Homeseekers tickets move on monthly, with round trips priced from one fare plus two dollars to various May through August conventions.
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Katy
Mexico
Arizona
California
St. Louis
City of Mexico
Waco
Beaumont
Texas
Great Oil Fields
Denison
Kansas
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Sedalia
L South
Estill
Notara Nos
St. Paul
Moberly Ball
Moberly
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