A Cold Wave Warns of Sudden Weather Shifts
An old warning notes sudden weather changes may affect health at home. It promotes One Minute Cough Cure as a remedy for coughs colds la grippe bronchitis pneumonia and throat and lung troubles. Endorsed by E H Wise and EL Elliott of Madison Georgia.
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E. HW. Wise
Madison
Weites
Sam
EL Elliott
Royal, Medicine Co
Unicaop
Sheridan
Ind
John Gifford
A Musical Ballot Box Invented in France
A French genius offers a novelty ballot box that plays popular tunes at intervals to entertain electors during polling. Upon the hundredth ballot a tone sounds, and at the two hundredth a second melody begins, intended to persuade voters to participate.
DeWitt's Salve Promises Genuine Witen Hazel Cure
An ad asserts DeWitt's Salve from C B Elliott offers a true Witen Hazel salve for piles eczema cuts burns and all skin diseases. It warns that many counterfeit copies exist and urges buyers to ask for the genuine DeWitt's.
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B.C. DeWitt & Co
Chistagu
DeWitt
de Witt
C.B. Elliott
Copenhagen cafe head waiter sells Ibsen autographs
In a curious episode a Copenhagen cafe head waiter sold Ibsen autographs, reportedly offering signatures tied to the playwright’s orders for drinks. The incident links Ibsen to the cafe through a series of signed receipts and memorabilia.
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Ibsen
Copenhagen
Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Health Boost
Trade card advertises Great tonic that braces body and brain and drives away impurities. Claims wellness benefits for the system. Includes price 35c and seller C E Elliott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C -E. Elliott
Rocky Mountain
Mediccine Co
Vtor
Diamonds May Harm Sight By Wearing Big Gems
A new theory claims that wearing oversized diamonds can injure eyesight. The risk mainly affects those who stare at jewels. observers may feel dazzlement and strain similar to electric light, though the effect starts subtly and grows clearer with time.
Kodol Promises Relief For Stomach Ailments And Digestion
Digestive aid that digests all foods and strengthens the stomach and digestive organs. It claims to cure dyspepsia indigestion stomach trouble and promote healthy blood. Governor G W Atkinson of West Virginia endorses Kodol as effective saying he has used it and recommends it to friends.
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G. W. Atkinson
W. Va
EB. Eliott
Colored physician Dr Samuel Patterson Stefford named Yakima agent
Dr Samuel Patterson Stefford, a prominent colored physician of St Louis, has been appointed the government physician at the Yakima Indian agency in Washington state.
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Samuel Patterson Stefford
Yakima Indian Agency
Washington
St. Louis
Pain Balm Advertises Superior Relief for Muscular Aches
A historical advertisement proclaims Chamberlain's Pain Balm as superior to a plaster for a tame back and pains in the side or chest. It claims deep seated muscular and rheumatic relief and notes availability from C. E. Elliott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
C. E. Elliott
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Promoted For Winter
A local advertisement urges households to stock Chamberlains Cough Remedy as cold season nears. It claims early use prevents severe colds, notes safety for children, and promotes its pleasant taste and efficacy with C. B. Elliott as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
C. BE. Elliott
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Throat and Lung Ailments
Advertising note claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures throat and lung diseases. Product sold by John Gif ford with reused substitutes mentioned.
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Foley
John, Gifford
Cliff Dwellers and Mound Builders In a Studio Tale
In a New York studio tale two rival groups the cliff dwellers and the mound builders share space and flirtations. Cal Dallas Sinclair and Vivacia navigate love ambition art and secrecy amid shifting loyalties with a rooftop finale hinting at a hopeful union.
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Cal
Mound Builders
Dallas Sinclair
Vivacia
Dal
Mr. Sinclair
Tom
Providence
Dorothy
Drummer Fails to Wed Farmer’s Daughter. Fined for Speed
A drummer recounts chasing marriage to a Long Island farmer’s daughter. He visits with his horse and buggy, is arrested for driving over eight miles per hour, and fined six shillings and costs. He laments the father’s duty as a deputy sheriff and ends the romance.
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Long Island
Waat
Sarah
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Sheridan, Indiana
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August Sandahl
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Grove
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A. S. Richardson
Vadas Sinclair
Sunshine
Earth
Dai
Viragin
Autve
Profesional
Sam & Harry Griffin
Ridgeway
Indiana
Charles W. Griffin
Albert C. Pearson
Thistlethwaite Hotel
Chas. W. Griffin & Son
Dr. W.ick. Cooper
News Office
O. M. Morais
Elliott’s Drug Store
M. E. Little, D. D.spentist
First National State Bank
Theo. Pettijohn
AL. Jones
Clarence R. Griffin
D.stuart
C. G. Reagan
Owen Noblesville
Noblesville
Stuart, Reagan & Owen, Attorneys AT Law
C. W. Owen
Stuart
Reagan
McMath
Attorney-At-Law
Masonic Block
W. F. Cross
Hortonville
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