North Western trip notes from J F Clymer Winnebago City
John J B Clymer from Winnebago City Minnesota records a July 1899 trip from Silver Lake Indiana to Chicago Minneapolis and Mankato. He notes Minneapolis as a large city with mills and falls, describes Deering grain machinery dominance in Winnebago City, local option dry town laws, Salvation Army activity, and plans for Ringling Bros show. He includes editorial on respect for children and social manners, and a series of humorous maxims.
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Winnebago City
Minn
C. L. Leonard
Silver Lake
Ind
Chicago
Chiocago
Milwaukee
St. Paul R. R
Minneapolis
Mississippi River
Lake City
Minnesota
Lake Pippen
Mino
Iere
Amon
Lake Hermit
Pail
Puey
Minneapols
St. Paul
Deering
Indiana
Tam
John You
Thad McClure
al Bowen
Ill Stout
Biddy Witton
Minnebago City
Ringling Bros
A Reaver Exhorts Kindness to Children and Duty
The speaker urges respectful treatment of children and insists adults bear responsibility for the young. He argues for teaching by example and valuing children’s worth to guide the rising generation. He signs as A Reaver.
Split Even Native Trades Eggs for a Calico Dress
A Boston Herald correspondent recalls watching a West Virginia mountain barter. A native trades a basket of eggs for a calico dress, then reflects on counting, education, and getting the single dress for one price. The encounter ends with the speaker noting the merchant’s advantage from knowledge.
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West Virginia
Boston
Reckoning at the Store Ending in a Sharply Guarded Exchange
A narrator recalls a tense exchange with a man who grins and draws near on a horse. The rider quietly asserts a shared vice and reveals knowledge about spoiled birds, then rides off before an argument can unfold.
Man Reads Hint In Valley Falls Courtship Tale
A Valley Falls youth visits a young lady and asks her to play a hymn. After she plays a church song he leaves, saying he could take a hint as well as any of them. He repeats the visit and she sings another Sunday song, prompting his exit again.
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Eve
Adam
Aid Society
Santa Claus
Valley Falls
Narrow Escape and New York Star Prize Contest Notice
Ada Hart of Groton recounts recovery from consumption after using Dr. King's New Discovery and praises its cure. The New York Star advertises a daily bicycle prize for word lists from THE NEW YORK STAR letters, plus other rewards, with a thirteen week trial subscription and prizes on exhibit at the Star's offices. DeWitt's Little Early Risers endorsed for cleansing and vitality.
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Ada Kk. Hart
Groton
New York Star
New York
The
Star
W. 39Th Street
New York City
Spain's Greatest Need Spin From Aiken Advocate
Mr P Olivia of Barcelona spends winters in Aiken South Carolina and credits Electric Bitters with curing back head pains. He declares the medicine vital for liver and kidney trouble, blood purification, stomach and nerve strength. Bottle guarantee and price listed.
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P.olivia
Barcelona
Spain
Aiken
S. C
America
All
Rager
Draggist
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised as healing salve
Frightful blunder causes burns and cuts. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve claims to kill pain and heal quickly. It treats old sores fever sores ulcers boils felons corns and skin eruptions. Sold for 25 cents a box by Dr Bager the druggist with a cure guaranteed.
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Bager
Kodol Dyspepsix Cures Indigestion According to Ad
An advertisement claims Kodol Dyspepsix digests food without stomach aid and cures dyspepsia. Dr. Rager sells the remedy.
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Rager
One Minute Cough Cure Praised By Missouri Parents
Mr and Mrs B Lachamp of Elston Missouri say their son nearly died from croup but was saved by One Minute Cough Cure. They note Dr Charles Rager sells the remedy.
Remarkable relief after stomach pains from a tonic remedy
G FH Wilson of Burgettstown reports severe stomach pains last night and weakness this morning. He bought Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at Miller and McCurdy's drug store and says it worked like magic and he would not be without it, though he notes its price. Dr Chas Rager sells the remedy.
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Miller & McCurdy
Chamberlain
G. FH. Wilson
Liveryman
Burgettstown
Washington Do
Chas. Rager
DeWitts Little Marble Risers Cure Bilious Headache
Morning fatigue and a headache signal biliousness. DeWitts Little Marvel Risers regulate the liver and relieve constipation pleasantly and promptly without griping. Dr. Rager endorses the remedy.
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DeWitt
Rager
Epidemic of Diarrhoea Reported in Cocoanut Grove
Mr A Sanders of Cocoanut Grove Florida reports an epidermic of diarrhoea with his severe attack cured by four doses of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He says he recommended it to others who also praise it as the best medicine they used.
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A Sanders
Cocoanut Grove
Fla
Chamberlain
Chas. Rager
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Remedy Promises Cure
Dr. Rager promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a gentle aid to nature that causes no pain and claims to permanently cure constipation and liver ailments. The promotion emphasizes a painless, effective remedy.
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DeWitt
Rager
Nebraska land near capital offered for sale or trade
Farm buyers hear of 160 acres of finely improved Nebraskan land within five miles of the capital in Red Willow county. Prospective traders can swap for Indiana land or buy at reasonable prices with good water, schools, and Crops scarce failures noted.
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Red Willow County
Indiana
Tnyttheater
Ruecorn, Silver Lake, Inc
Patent remedy claim for dyspepsia cure by Kodol
Advertisement asserts stomach disease harms health and brain, alleging Kodol Dyspepsia Cure quickly cures dyspepsia and thousands of cases. Mentions Dr. Rager and that ingredients ensure cure, implying daily ongoing success.
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Rager
Editor Endorses Chamberlain's Colic Remedy For Suffering
From Sylvan Valley News Brevard NC the editor discusses whether editors may recommend patent medicines and argues Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is reliable after twenty years of use cautioning against overreliance on medicines while noting practical benefit when used early. It also advertises Dr Chas Rager and DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve with cautions about counterfeiters.
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Thomas Rhoades
Centerfield, C
DeWitt
Chas. Pager
Sylvan Valley News
Brevrad
N.C
Chamberlain
Chas. Rager
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Lettery
J. F. Clymer
Cleveland
Apostles of Christ
Christ
Kingdom of Heaven
Mar
Chas. Ragers
Amrust Lirth
Nickel Plate Road
Niagara Walls
Toronto
Thousand Islands
Chautauqua Lake
Vickers Eood
Ofust
Avent Nickel Plate Road
Charles Holzhauer
Newark
N. J
Chas. Raver
Deware
Gounterfeiterk
DeWins
Dre Rager
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