Open letter claims Castoria trademark rights by Pitcher
Dr Samuel Pitcher of Hyannis Massachusetts asserts exclusive use of the word Castoria and Pitcher's Castoria as his trademark. He states the wrapper bears the signature of Chas H Fletcher and designates The Centaur Company as authorized. He declares the original Castoria has been used in American homes for over thirty years. The note ends with a quotation about love from the New York Press.
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Castoria
Pitcher
Samuel Pitcher
Hyannis
Massachusetts
Loe
Pitciler
Mothers of America
Chas. H. Fletcher
Centaur Company
Chas H Fletcher
M. D
Oil fires in locomotives cut costs for B and O line
The Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railway tests crude oil as locomotive fuel replacing cord wood. In November 1897 at Washington Indiana and Chillicothe Ohio shops 1226 fires were started at $17.22 total, 1.41 cents per fire. Using wood would cost $306.00 for the same count, saving $2858.68 in fuel costs.
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Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railway Company
Washington
Ind
Chillicothe
Ohio
Cleanse skin with Cascarets beauty aid for ten cents
The ad touts Cascarets for skin cleansing, promising clearer complexion by removing impurities. It claims benefits against pimples, blotches, blackheads and says druggists guarantee satisfaction. Includes testimonials and scattered product slogans from the era.
Florence and European Cities Mark Centenaries in May
Florence will honor Hans Holbein in May for his four hundredth birthday while Portugal plans May fetes for Vasco da Gama’s discovery of the cape route in 1498 six years after the discovery of the new world. Ancona will host Leopardi tower festivities on June 29, born in Ancona in 1798. Paris marks Jules Michelet’s centenary in August with council events and banquets.
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Florence
Hans Holbein
Portugese
Vasco da Gaim
Cape
India
New World
Ancona
Leopardi
Italy
Jules Michelet
Paris
Customs Cases Decided at the Custom House
The general appraisers have made several decisions awaiting the Secretary of the Treasury review. Meanwhile a patent medicine, Hostetaler's Bitters, claims to aid digestion, dyspepsia, and constipation as a general tonic.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Up-to-date Girl Stands Firm Under Love Pressure
A modern girl resists pressure from a man she loves, letting him persist in pursuit while she remains cautious about declaring her feelings. The scene centers on earnest romantic dialogue and the tension between affection and hesitation.
Crescent Hotel Opens in Eureka Springs Arkansas
The Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs Arkansas opens on March 1st in the Ozark Mountains. The advertisement touts mild bracing climate wild scenery and unequaled medicinal waters with excursion rates and through sleepers via the Frisco Line. For inquiries contact Manager Crescent Eureka Springs or Geo. Il Nicholson G P A Frisco Line St Louis Mo.
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Crescent Hotel
Eureka Springs
Ark
Heart of Ozark Mountains
Frisco
Crescent
Geo
Nicholson
G P. A
Frisco Line
St. Louis
Skaters Pace Across North Lands Fill Odd Fellows Ranks
In the United States and Canada there are 960,094 Odd Fellows and 395 Free Masons. Laplanders are swift and graceful skaters who often cover 150 miles in a day, illustrating remarkable endurance and skill in northern regions.
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United States
Canada
Odd Fellows
Mother Grays Swart Vonoers Ad For Children
Nurse at New York Children’s Home promotes Mother Grays Swart Vonoers to cure feverishness stomach teething disorders and worm infestations. Over 10 000 testimonials claim success with a 24 cent price and free sample offer by Allen S Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Mother Gray
New York
Ad Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy
N. Y
Cure Constipation Forever With Cuscarets Candy
Unofficial ad claims Cuscarets candy cathartic cures constipation with a 20 cent price and refund if it fails. It warns two ounces of unmelted butter equal an average egg in size.
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Ifc.C.c
Grain-O: A Coffee Substitute For The Family
Grain-O is promoted as a long-desired coffee substitute made from pure grains. It claims to soothe nerves, aid digestion, and provide health and strength without sacrificing taste. Marketed as a genuine scientific article, it appeals to all ages and instructs buyers to ask grocers for Grain-O. One cupful equals half a pint of material.
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Grandma
Bees and alfalfa in Kansas how far bees fly
A Kansas reader asks if bees can be kept three miles from alfalfa and how far they travel for honey. A. H. Duff notes bees commonly forage within three to six miles, with many crops secured within one to three miles. Climate winds affect flight. yields depend on forage proximity and harvest timing. Additional commentary covers farm economics, New England farming, and agricultural trusts.
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Kansas
A. H. Duff
Ohio
New, England
Beef Trust
Massachusetts
Berkshire Hills
S. E. Hatch
New England
West
Chicago
United States
Senate
Hoar
Tillman
South Carolina
Rheumatism Cure Promoted by Wartime Veteran
A New Era Greensburg column presents Squire John Castor of Newpoint Indiana describing long standing rheumatism. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with curing his joint pains and heart-related symptoms after trying various doctors. He endorses the medicine for blood-related diseases and notes the pills do not affect the bowels.
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Greensburg
Cormrade
John Castor
Newpoint
Ind
Dr. William
Lean
Dr. Williams
If You Know What Friends Say When Absent Quote
A reflective aphorism advises listening to others’ talk about people in your presence not your friends when absent. The line emphasizes judging character by behavior toward others and cautions against gossip.
Great Tide of Prosperity in Western Canada
The piece extols a massive rise in prosperity across Canada especially Western regions Manitoba Alberta Saskatchewan and Assiniboia with cheap land good rail access strong schools churches and nearby markets. It cites AP dispatches about высоким mortgage returns and eager settler recruitment plus aging notes on tobacco ads Thackeray Liddell bits and a Paris church anecdote within a mosaic of classifieds and quotes.
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Dominion of Canada
Canada
Western Canada
Associated Press
Toronto
Manitoba
Alberta
Assiniboia
Saskatchewan
United States
Dr Kay's Renovator praised by Omaha woman
An elderly Omaha woman, 67, swears Dr Kay's Renovator cured her constipation indigestion and sleepless nights after 20 years of trouble. She praises the product as worth its weight in gold and notes free medical advice and a 450 recipe book offer. The ad also touts Dr Kay's Lung Balm and Bone Palm with free samples upon request.
Dont Tobacco Spit and Smoke Sour Life Away Headline
A vintage public health ad urges quitting tobacco with No-To-Bac promising vitality and vigor. It claims druggist guarantees and offers a free booklet, then shifts to a footwear remedy Allen’s Foot-Ease for foot warmth and relief from chilblains and corns.
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Sterling Remedy Cou
Chisago
New Yorks
New Patent Office Appoints Duell as Commissioner
On February 5 Rochester New York officials report C H Duell took duties as commissioner of patents with A P Greeley as acting head. No major changes expected soon. Peculiar patents noted include a two speed wager box shaped like a cigar and a stocking with a flexible slipper. Sues Co Omaha issued a new inventor handbook with about 100 illustrations.
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C. H. Duell
Rochester
N. Y
A. P. Greeley
Sues & Co
Omaha
Bee Building
Neb
Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Remedy Ad
An old style ad promises quick relief with Luxative Bromo Quinine Tablets available at all druggists. It guarantees refund if it fails to cure a cold. The jingle notes how different ages react with laughter cries primping sighs and grins turning to groans.
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Cascarets
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Hall
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Garden & Flower
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Land of Plenty
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