Scalds Remedies and a Woman Engineeer in 1899 Era News
Local notes report a family praising Banner Salve for rapid healing of a child’s leg scalds. A speed experiment shows a buzzard flying Charleston to New York in four hours. Also a feature on Miss Nevada Stout, 18, licensed to run a 50 horsepower stationary engine in Dyersville Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jra D. Reckard
Duncombe
John Gifford
Charleston
N. C
New York
Nevada Stout
Dyersville
widow of Senator Davis declines to donate library
Mrs Cushman K Davis widow of the late Senator Davis of Minnesota says she does not intend donating her husband's fine library to the state university. The collection remains in memory of the senator as one of the finest private libraries in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Davis
Cushman K. Davis
Minnesota
State University
Foley's Kidney Cure Praised by Decatur Man
William Woodard of Decatur Ta says years of kidney disease were cured by four one dollar bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure and urges others with kidney trouble to try it. Sold by John Gifford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Woodard
Decatur
Foley
John Gifford
Vienna Schools to Receive Medical Inspection Service
The Vienna board of education contemplates appointing medical inspectors to regularly visit schools. Their duties would include periodic inspections with increased frequency during contagious epidemics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Board of Education
Mouser Praises Dr Gallwell's Syrup Pepsin in Store Sale
Mouser, a druggist in Chetepa Kansas, touts Dr Gallwell's Syrup Pepsin as the best sale item in his shop claiming it cures constipation indigestion sick headache and stomach trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mouser
Chetepa
Kansas
Dr. Galdwell
Solas C. EL Elliott
Highest Salaried Railroad President Named Hayes
Charles M. Hayes, named president of the Southern Pacific, earns 55000 dollars annually. Once a clerical worker twelve years ago, he rose to lead the railroad by his tact with subordinates and his praise for good work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hghest
Pallrouu
Charles M. Hayes
Southern Pacific
Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Mental Clarity at Elliott’s Pharmacy
A brief ad notes Rocky Mountain Tea at C F Elliott's Pharmacy claims to clear gray matter and sharpen thinking. It markets an herbal remedy with a period tone typical of the era and features the product name and shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain Tea
C. F Eliott
Jennie
Rocky Mountain
Sic
C. EB. Elliott’s Pharmacy
British Gift to Nansen: Fifty Challenger Reports
The British government presented Dr. Nansen with a fifty volume set of the Challenger Reports in recognition of his eminent services to scientific exploration. He is the first individual to receive them, with the set costing several hundred pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nansen
Pleased to Send You Free a Booklet on Money Safe Clothing
Promotional note from Cann, Wampotp & Co offering a free booklet about their warranted money safe clothing and listing the nearest dealer address.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve touted for skin cures
An advertisement touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a quick cure for skin ailments including saltrheum tetter ivy poisoning and other skin tortures. It also promotes C. B. Elliotte as a pile remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Itazel
C. B. Elliote
Belgium tops global population density per census data
The latest census reports Belgium at 6 730 000 residents over 11 878 square miles, about 593 people per square mile, making it the densest country. Holland lists 5 145 000 residents on 12 582 square miles, roughly 408 per square mile, ranking second in density.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beluvium
Belgium
Holland
Home Steam Laundry Opens New Steam Drying Closet
We have spared no expense in fitting up our new steam drying closet making it possible for us to do nothing but first class laundry work.
Incendiary Fires Cause Wide Range of Losses
A year of fires attributed to various causes shows 912 from cigarettes and cigars, 750 from electric wires and lights, 387 from boilers and engines, 6 744 from incendiarism, 2 740 from lightning, 1 235 from spontaneous combustion, six from sun rays, and 18 427 undiscovered causes.
Danver Disease Warns of Neglectful Bowels
Advert says neglect of bowels leads to disease and death and promotes Dewitt's Little Early Risers as a remedy to regulate them. Claims the pills add years to life and life to years and are easy to take. Signed C. He Elliott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danver
Dewitt
C. He, Elliott
Brother of Marcus Daly Found in South Dakota Home
Rev. P Daly, inmate at the soldiers home in Hot Springs South Dakota, believes from a newspaper biography that he and Montana millionaire Marcus Daly are brothers. They were separated in youth and never reunited, with Daly reading of the western Croesus and discovering the possible kinship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
A. S. Rowan
Cebu
Atchison, Kas
United States
Miles
Garcia
Cuba
Marcus Daly
Hot Springs
S. D
Rev
P. Daly
Montana
Mr. Daly
Croesus
One Minute Cough Cure Claims Cure for Coughs
Norris Silvers of North Stratford New Hampshire says the doctors said his cough was incurable but One Minute Cough Cure made him well. The ad promises relief for stubborn coughs and claims thousands have been cured. Safe and sure. GC Ye Kiott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris Silvers
North Stratford
N. H
Kiott
Electric canal carriages replace horses on Brussels Charleroi route
In the Brussels to Charleroi canal area small electric road carriages now tow barges replacing horses. Speed rises from 1.25 mph to 7 mph. An overhead wire provides light and power to villages along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Charleres
Lawn fete planned near town after illness and wind damage
Boxley and Samuel Kiste stay confined to beds while Robert Palmer visits Anderson. Samuel Collier and Shepherd Sturdevant fall ill and wind causes timber damage. Lawn fete at Ross Palmer’s east of town on Saturday night June 29. Backus preached at M E Church. Everett McMurtry returns to streets after measles. Epworth League attendees from Arcadia include Grace Phillips Clyde Phillips Agness Collier Pearl Collier and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Kiste
Robert Palmer
Anderson
Samuel Collier
Shepherd Sturdevant
Ross Palmer
Backus
M. E
Everett McMurtry
Epworth League
Arcadia
Grace
Clyde Phillips
Agness
Pearl Collier
Maggie
Vera McMurtry
Alma Crambaurd
George
Anderson Collier
Cycling Remedies Ad Highlighting Banner Salve
An old promotion promotes Banner Salve for cuts and bruises after cycling mishaps. It urges quick healing and warns against substitutes, with sales tied to Joti Giffard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joti Giffard
Social roundup in town with dinners and visits
Sunday visits abound as Miss Lillie Wallace and many families share meals with relatives including the Barkers Green Adams and Johns. Notable notes mention births, moves, new houses, moving to Alva Boone, and local events such as a horse show, ice cream festival, and a water tank installation.
Advertising Honest Goods Without Deceptive Claims
The speaker rejects hype on dead walls and insists on charging consumers only for proven merit. They emphasize selling stock in cigars based on quality rather than slogans or promises.
Rural Route Three Social Roundup
Rural Route 3 reports visiting guests and dinners over the weekend. Lon Boone and family of Deming stayed with Alva Boone. J L Cody visited Johnson Sims. Henry Prather attended Eagle Town children's exercises. Rev. Pierce preached at New Hope. David Elder hosted guests for dinner. other callers included H P Green Jesse Deaney Jeff Stafford and Ohid Harbaugh with various local households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mro
Barden
Henry King
Oand
GB. Fisher
Unset
Florch Goodner
Alva Boone
Jane Denney
David Hiter
Vint McWhinzle
Bertha Green
Anna Sims
Terhune
Rev. Pierce
New Hope
David Elder
Taylor
Mary Stafford
Billy Birden
Rev
Pierce
H. P. Green
Bakers Corner
Witch Hazel Salve Cures Pottsmouth Man Over 90
Mr. James Brown of Pottsmouth Virginia, over 90, suffered for years from a facial sore. Doctors could not help him. De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve cured him permanently. C. 14, Elliott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brown
Pottsmouth
de Witt
Elliott
Kay’s Kidneycura Ad Promises Cures and Free Book
An advertises Kay’s Kidneycura from Saratoga New York claiming to cure kidney diseases backache and related ailments. The notice offers a free book and medical advice with purchase or by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Kay
Saratoga
N.Y
Local notes from Rural Route 11 residents
Reports from Rural Route 11 include Elwood Moon adding to his house and Ed Padgett nearly finished with painting. Mary Stephenson plans a new build. Chas Powell and wife visited nearby. Horse Show attendance at Sheridan noted. Indiana travelers attend Union Memorial services and a damaging storm lashed the area last Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Padgett
Mary Stephenson
Bought Bakers Corner And Visiting Kin In Town
Miss Birge Baker returned to Sheridan Monday. Albert Kellum and wife from near Westfield visited Thos. Bakers. Jarl Pretsinger burned on head and face in an explosion at Warren Pickett's shop last week. Mrs. Lissa Underwood of Noblesville visits her mother Louisa Harbaugh. Rain and wind storm damaged cherries. Several went to Selina Ohio on a excursion via L B E W last Sunday. Mrs. Lizzie Baker returned from two weeks in Ohio. Edson Beverlin Cox Hare Nellie Cox Clara Beverlin Marl visited T. D. Bakers. Arthur Baker's family spent Sunday with Ora Sumners. Harry Kassebaum ill with mumps.
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Harry Kivett
Sheridan
The
Railroad Co
W. J. Hershman
Atlanta
C. W. Hiatt
Mrs. Wivett
Chas. Powell
Cadson
Williams Wade
Noblesville
A. M. Huckleberry
Jeffersonville
J. Neal
Jarl Pretsinger
Warren Pickett
Lissa Underwood
Louisa Harbaugh
Selina, O
Lizzie Baker
Ohio
Mesdames Edson
Beverlin
Lou M. Cox
Nellie Cox
Cora Hare
Clara Beverlin
Master Marl
T. D. Baker
Pierpont Morgan Presents Large Gems Exhibit at American Museum
The American Museum of Natural History will install one of the world’s largest gem collections, purchased by d Pierpont Morgan and valued over 200000 dollars. Items include a 15 12 82 carat diamond from Waukesha Wisconsin and an 84 16 carats diamond from Dane county Oregon amid stones from meteorites and turquoise from New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Museum of Natural History
United States
D. Pierpont Morgan
Waukesha
Wis
Dane County
Oregon
Canyon Diablo
Arizona
New Mexico
Las Cerillas
San Domingo
Montana
North Carolina
Yogo Gulch
Fergus County
Chicago Journal
Dyspeptics Need Digestive Aid for Longevity
Social Dyspepsia Care claims to digest all kinds of food without stomach aid, letting the stomach rest and regain its natural function. Proponent C. E. Elliott asserts its elements mirror natural digestive fluids and will do good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Elliott
Our Invasion of Nicaragua and American Influence
A St. Louis Globe-Democrat correspondent reports growing American influence in Nicaragua as peaceful moves expand. In Matagalpa district eighty to ninety Americans run coffee plantations while a large company operates gold mines. In Jinotega and other areas Americans gain control of tobacco farming and transport facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicaragua
United States
Nicaragua Canal
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Republic
Matagalpa
Jinotega
Long-lived Marbut Family of McDowell Links Four Generations
Joseph A. Marbut, Missouri legislator, belongs to a family of 425 living within five miles of McDowell. The four generations have no bachelors or old maids and the clan is noted for longevity. A tradition says one Marbut once voted the Republican ticket locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Marbut
Missouri
McDowell
Marbut
To Cure A Card In One Day Laxative Remedy Ad
Advertisement claims a one day cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. Refund offered if it fails to cure. EH W. Grove signature appears on each box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EH. W. Grove
French beekeeper makes medicated honey for diseases
A Paris paper reports a Frenchman keeping bee swarms under glass with medicated blossoms to produce honey that contains the active remedies for influenza coughs indigestion asthma and other illnesses. The method aims to disguise medicines in honey by isolating bees to feed on targeted flowers.
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Paris
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American Condensed Milk Co
Stevenson Building
Indianapolis, Ind
Dr. White
CD. N. Rose
Gen. Mer
Decatur, Il
Cann, Wampotp & Co
Aleourio Fower
Boxley
Miss Lillie Wallace
Peter Wiles
Green
Mrs. Paul Boone of
Westfield
Mary J. Kingsployer
Morris Wiles
Sam Wallace
D. Ji. Elder
James Welder
Sam Davis
Frank Davis
John Trout
Laura
Lou Nicholson
J. Ek. Erp
John Stafford
Horton
A. J. Moore
Levi Cain
Chas. Sumner
A. C. Jones
C. W. Tuatt
Her.c. O. I. Lodge
W. KF. Hershuian
Hortonville Baseball Teria
Sheridan Club
Tforten Crounds
Lon Boone
Deming
J. L. Cody
Johnson Sims
Henry Prather
Eagletown
Jesse Deaney
John Blanchard
DD. BE. Elder
Alva Boon
J. K. Erp
Hadley Stafford
Ohid Harbaugh
John Dixon
Kay
Eber Wonnell
4. F,ash
Elwood Moon
Clara Miller
Ilizaville
Oliver Nel
Union
Sherdan
J.R. Swain
John Wire
Kirklin
Albert Kellum
Near
Thos. Baker’s
Arthur Baker
Ora Sumners
Harry Kassebaum
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
Dr. P. C. Plaster
Osborn Bros.’ Drugstore
Ind
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