American Beauties and Health Cure Promoted by Dr Pierce
An advertisement extols American women's beauty tied to health, praising Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery along with Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets. It recounts Mrs. Mary E. Lewis of Tanner West Virginia detailing years of illness, weight gain, and recovery after using the products, claiming improved sleep, appetite, and vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Mary E. Lewis
Tanner, Gilmer Co
W. Va
Moerschel Brewing Co Advertises Pure Beer Quality
It states the beer is pure and wholesome with no adulteration and that bottling is done as carefully as brewing to ensure perfect condition. Delivery is bottled at 65c a case and pints, with telephone contact 214.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moerschel
Moerschel Brewing CO
Rural Missouri flood of beggars using sympathy cards
A four man tramp gang terrorizes Macon Missouri by itinerant begging with printed sympathy cards. They pose as crippled or blind, claim past injuries, and roam with cards and poetry to solicit aid before being run out by police Ed Miles. The city sees widespread card aided parasitic begging.
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Missouri
California
New Jersey
Charity
Ed. Miles
Bristol
An Excellent Combination of a Pleasant Laxative Remedy
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Co as a pleasant, effective laxative. It claims to cleanse the system, relieve colds and fevers, and aid constipation without irritating kidneys or liver. Manufactured with figs but using senna and aromatic plants for medicinal effects, it warns against imitations and lists sales locations and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Fic Syrup Co
California Fie Syrup Co
California Fig Syrup CO
Frame Longs Fame Thayertown Skirmish Shocks Town
F A Long of Swift and Co with Chanute ties challenged a town bully in Thayer Kansas at Gelwix’s store. The bully swore at a female shopper. Long stepped outside and defended propriety by striking the bully. Long was arrested but expected to be acquitted at next Tuesday’s trial.
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F. A. Long
Swift & Co
Chanute
Thayer
Mr. Long
George Gelwix
Long
Kas
Tribune
Sedalian Frank Long Remembered as Bass Singer
Frank Long a well known Sedalian and popular bass singer died, long associated with West Second Street grocery shop ownership. He conducted a local grocery for years and was a familiar figure in the community.
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Sedalian
Kansas
Frank Long
Sedaliana
West Second Street
Dunlap Freed After 92 Days For Rock Attack Injuring Brakeman
John Dunlap was released from jail Monday after serving ninety two days for throwing a rock at an M K T brakeman and seriously injuring him.
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John Dunlap
Sienkiewicz Allows Bernhardt to Adapt With Fire and Sword
Henry Sienkiewicz has granted Sarah Bernhardt rights to dramatize his novel With Fire and Sword. The play will debut in her Paris theatre next winter.
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Sarah Bernhart
Paris
St. Petersburg
Henry Sienkiewicz
Convention of Disciples to Meet in Mexico Mo
The Disciples of Christ will hold a major convention in Mexico Missouri from September 16 to 19. The denomination reports about 800 preachers and 175000 members in the state and 1150000 members nationwide with 1250 churches valued at 2500000 dollars. The event aims to boost missionary activity and benevolence with many ministers attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Disciples of Christ, Or
Christian Church
United States
Banner Salve Cures Seven Year Leg Sore
Mrs. Jas. Forest of Chippewa Falls Wisconsin says a running sore on her leg lasted seven years and cost hundreds before two boxes of Banner Salve cured it. Beware of substitutes. All druggists.
Fire Troops Deployed to Sweden Forest Fire
Three thousand troops were sent to assist local forces in subduing a forest fire in Sweden. The operation involved coordinated firefighting efforts to contain the blaze and protect nearby communities.
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Sweden
DeWitts Little Early Risers Promise Digestive Help
An advertisement notes a dull complexion stems from inactive liver and bowels and claims DeWitt's Little Early Risers provide gratifying results, promoted by W. E. Bard Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
W. E. Bard Drug Co
Glass Eye Surprise Ends Marriage In Brooklyn
In Brooklyn a man deserts his wife after discovering post marriage that she has a glass eye. The unusual medical anomaly leads to marital breakdown and social curiosity in the local community.
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Brooklyn
Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cure for Rheumatism and Catarrh
Advertises Botanic Blood Balm as a blood purifier that cures rheumatism and catarrh by destroying the illness poison. Claims 30 years of testing, safety for all ages, and free trial by mail from Atlanta. Encourages sufferers to describe trouble for free medical advice and cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Foley's Kidney Cure Praised by Tampico Merchant
Mr G A Stillman of Tampico Illinois reports Foley's Kidney Cure as a remarkable remedy. He claims it cured cases deemed curable by physicians and says his own health has improved to a living picture of vitality. All druggists carry the product.
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G. A. Stillman
Tampico, Ill
Foley
Peabody Society Plans Monument to John Proctor
The Peabody Historical Society announces plans to erect a monument honoring John Proctor, the colonial resident executed for witchcraft in 1692, commemorating his fate and the era's trials.
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A Historical Society of
Peabody
Mass
John Proctor
DeWitts Little Early Risers Advertised By Bard Co
An advertisement for DeWitts Little Early Risers claims the pills keep bowels in order with gentle action and no griping. The notice credits W. E. Bard Drug Co as the distributor.
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DeWitt
W. E. Bard Drug Co
Elks Hold Big Fair and Race Meet in Columbia
The Elks announce a large fair and race meeting at Columbia Missouri on September 17 18 and 19 1901. Stall rent will be free and liberal premiums will be offered in the show rings. C C Clendinin serves as secretary and M P Parker as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia, Mo
C. C. Clendinin
M. P. Parker
Nature's Waterproofing and Stomach Cure Ad
An odd ad dense with two product pitches. It touts Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for stomach troubles via Arlington Pharmacy and warns that fruit bloom acts as nature's waterproofing, implying decay when rubbed off.
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Dr. Caldwell
Arlington Pharmacy
Constable’s Freight Car Jail Spurs Town Lockup
In Chappaqua New York a single constable has used freight cars as overnight confinement. Repeated midnight transfers of prisoners prompted a formal request for a town jail. The town granted $50 for a dedicated lock up of iron and wood.
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Chappaqua
N. Y
A Cure for Dysentery and Diarrhoea Promoted
A Pennsylvania man credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving a bicycle trip and later curing a severe dysentery attack. He recalls two doses before starting and another dose during the journey, and another full cure last summer. Sold by Mertz and Hale, Kaufman, and Otis W. Smith.
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F. L. Taylor
New Albany
Bradford County
Ward
Laceywood Messenger
Chamberlain
Mertz & Hale
J. L. Kaufman
Otis W. Smith
Rocky Mountain Tea Ad by Madison Medicine Co
An advertising appeal urges thoughtful readers to choose Rocky Mountain Tea from Madison Medicine Co. The ad highlights substitution fatigue and invites readers to ask their druggist about the product priced at 35 cents.
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Madison Medicine Co
Destructive Forest Fires Destroy $50 Million In Timber
Forest fires last year destroyed more than $50,000,000 worth of timber across multiple regions, causing extensive industry losses and raising concerns about fire prevention and land management.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Ad Warns of Counterfeits
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve should be promptly applied to cuts burns and scalds. It soothes and quickly heals the injured part. There are worthless counterfeits, be sure to get DeWitt's W. E. Bard Drug Co.
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DeWitt
W. E. Bard Drug Co
Are They Eaten It Is Estimated Horses Are Killed In London
The report notes an estimate that about 26 000 horses are killed every year in London. It discusses animal welfare concerns and the scale of equine deaths in the city.
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London
Cotton goods trade with Americas reaches billions in exports
Last year Mexico, Central America and South America bought U S cotton products worth 3 605 000 while Great Britain sold similar goods to the same region totaling 38 000 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Central America
South America
United States
Great Britain
Weisburg's Men's Tailor Promotes Suit and Pants Sale
A local ad highlights Weisburg's Men's Tailor at 315 Ohio urging customers to buy suits or pants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weisburg’s
Men’s Tailor
Ohio
Dr Loyal Ford's Dyspepticide Cure Advert
An advertising notice promotes Dr Loyal Ford's Dyspepticide as a cure not just relief for indigestion. The product digest food and restore stomach function, advertised through generic druggist claims.
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Loyal Ford
Rooms for rent in furnished suite on East Second Street
For rent a suite of furnished rooms and a separate sleeping room. Apply at 3809 East Second Street.
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East Second Street
A Texas Wonder Hall's Great Discovery Ad
An advertisement promotes Hall's Great Discovery as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles in men and women, claims it treats diabetes and rheumatism, offers mail order for $1 per bottle, and lists Dr. E W Hall and Arlington Pharmacy as sellers with testimonials available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
E. W. Hall
P. O. Box
St. Louis
All Druggiste
Arlington Pharmacy
Cure of Kidney and Bladder Trouble Praised by Local Patron
Henry Linzner of Lindell Barber Shop at 615 Washington Avenue reports being cured of kidney and bladder trouble after one bottle of The Texas Wonder Hall's Great Discovery and recommends it to others with the same ailment in St. Louis Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis, Mo
Hall
Lindell Barber Shop
Washington Avenue
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Telephone 214
Kosted’s
Wm.Kosted & Sons
Mellor
Osage ST
Abilena
Candy Palace
Macon
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
New York
Frame Long
Convention OF Disciples
Mexico, Mo
Columbia
America
Texas
Henry Linzner
A.J. Fultz
East 16Th
Sedalia
Ice and Cold Storage Co. Distributors
THE
White House
Osage Street
G. H. Ayers
John E. Rector
W. Main
Meier
Shedalia
East Third
Mary Andersen
Hoffman Building
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