Letter from W A Rantz narrates North Dakota trip and views
A July 17 1899 letter from W A Rantz New Rockford North Dakota describes travel from Silver Lake to Chicago St Paul and Grand Forks details cyclone impact in St Paul and New Richmond farm life in North Dakota dry state no saloons many McCormick machines Indian reservations and show days with Walter L Mains show plans to return Indiana readers learn about wheat flax farming labor pay prairie life climate and health plus a humorous remark about sending a squaw and a sample wagon trip.
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New Rockford
N. D
Silver Lake
Chicago
Great Wester R. R
St. Paul
New Richmond
Wis
Grand Fork
McCormick’s
McCormick
Indiana
North Dakota
Walter L. Main
John
Roscoe Self
Claypool
Jake Hay
Leonard
Clymer
Minneapolis
Hal
John Leonard
Must Have Bedii Disappointed Honeymoon Riddle
A newly married editor shares a pun about honeycomb and a honeymoon, noting a honey comb is a small cell and a honeymoon a big sell, while a pretty girl a
Water Sleep Method Used By Himalayan Mothers
Native women in parts of the Himalaya place a child beside a stream and deflect water with a palm leaf or tin scoop so it runs over the head. The flow induces sleep and the mother resumes work. no concern for drowning is noted.
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Himalaya
One Way of Getting Ahead
A long haired passenger tells a stranger with a pocket flask that persistent drinking ruins future advancement. The thirsty man challenges him, betting he will get a head by tomorrow bigger than a barrel, while the exchange hints at trench humor about ambition.
Father and Son Theater Ticket Gift Reveal Lesson
A father ponders the saying that the boy is the father of the man as Tommy offers him a theater ticket and a half dollar. The exchange leads to the father hoping his future son will not outshine him. The vignette ends with a poignant, humorous twist about parental pride and foresight.
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Tommy
Thomas
Sympathy for the Girl and a Train Depot Incident
An editor up north mocks a couple found hugging at midnight in a Red Wing depot while praising the girl. The piece condemns public kissing, questions morality, and ends urging joy over sympathy. A note promotes John Cook buggy and horse sales as local commerce.
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Red Wing
Minn
Cape Cod
Detectives Nab Suspect in Churchyard Burglary
Seward detectives reported catching a young man during a church service watch at Log Bethel for stealing a buggy whip and small items. He pleaded, offered bribes, and confessed after being confronted by the detectives who stood firm and ensured the arrest.
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Aktor News
Log Bethel
Seward Detective Association
Association
Disho
A Shrewd Scotchman and the Perilous Fare
The Scottish tale follows a cobbler fined half a crown or twenty four hours hard labor. He opts for the labor and is sent to Perth jail. At Perth he changes plan and offers to pay the fine. The governor then declares he must settle the fine and dismisses the cobbler’s request for travel home.
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Perth
Narrow Escape From Consumption Cured by New Discovery
Ada E Hart of Groton Massachusetts recounts a brutal lung illness that doctors abandoned as fatal. She credits Dr Kings New Discovery for curing her after eight bottles, with trial bottles now available at Dr Rogers Drug Store.
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Ada E
Hart
Groton
Frightful Blunder Warns of Burns and Sores Remedies
Old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal healer for burns, cuts, sores, boils, felons, corns and skin eruptions. Claims it is the best pile cure and guarantees cure, selling for 25 cents per box through Dr. Bager the druggist.
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Bager
Epidemic of Diarrhoea Reported in Cocoanut Grove
Mr A Sanders writing from Cocoanut Grove Florida reports an epidermic of diarrhoea there. He suffered a severe attack and was cured by four doses of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He says he also recommended it to others who say it is the best medicine they ever used. For sale by Dr Charles Rager.
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A. Sanders
Cocoanut Grove
Fla
Chamberlain
Chas. Rager
Daily New York Star Prize Contest Promises Large Rewards
The New York Star announces a daily prize bicycle and 2nd and 3rd place watches for top word lists from the letters in THE NEW YORK STAR. Prizes include dinner sets, tea sets, silverware, and more, with over 300 rewards listed. Contest runs June 9 to August 21, 1880, open to subscriptions and submissions at the Star offices.
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New York Star
Star
Wisdoth Street
New York City
One Minute Cough Cure Saved Boy in Elston Missouri
Mr and Mrs B Lachamp of Elston Missouri report their child nearly died from a group a decisive recovery followed after using One Minute Cough Cure. Dr Charles Rager sells this remedy in the town.
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J. A. Schear
Sedalia
Remarkable Relief From Stomach Ailment Memo
G H Wilson a Burgettstown liveryman recounts severe stomach pains woke him at night. He bought Chamberlain Jolie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at Miller McCurdy and says one dose fixed him. He praises it as the finest stomach remedy and would not endure last night’s suffering again for fifty times its price.
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Miller & McCurdy
Chamberlain
G. H.wilson
Liveryman
Burgettstown
Washington Do
Chas. Rager
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Marketed For Liver Help
An advertisement claims biliousness causes morning fatigue and bad taste. It promotes DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as a pleasant, prompt remedy to regulate the liver and relieve constipation without gripping, endorsed by Dr. Rager.
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DeWitt
Dr. Rager
Spain's Greatest Nerd Seeks Vitality in Aiken Visit
Barcelona resident Mr B Olivia winters in Aiken South Carolina reporting relief from back head pains after using Electric Bitters. He claims the tonic cures liver and kidney trouble purifies the blood tones the stomach and nerves and restores vigor. Each bottle guaranteed 50 cents sold by Dr Rager.
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B. P.olivia
Barcelona
Spain
Aiken
S. C
America
All
Rager
For Sale 48F Trade 180 4clds of land near Red Witlow county
Sale notice describes 180 acres of improved Nebiskew land within five miles of a Red Witlow county area. Includes cultivation, water, and proximity to Tidiana institutions. Terms favorable, option to trade for an 80 acre Indiana farm or sell with real terms. Also notes Nickel Plate Road excursion details and a Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve endorsement.
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Red Witlow
Indiana
Didbié
Revorp
Silver Lake
Ind
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Newark Druggist
Dr. Charles Halshaver of Newark New Jersey says Chamberlain's is the best cough remedy he has sold with perfect safety and reliability for coughs colds or hoarseness. Sold by Dr Charles Rager.
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Charles Halshaver
Newark
N. Ff
Chas. Rager
Right to Recommend Patent Medicines Questioned
From Sylvan Valley News Brevard North Carolina this item asks if a newspaper editor may publicly endorse proprietary medicines. The editors defend Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a long trusted preventive, noting their twenty years of family use and the potential to ease early suffering before a physician is needed. Sold by Dr. Chas. Rager.
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Sylvan Valley News
Brevrad
N.C
Chamberlain
Chas. Rager
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Costa
John Cook
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Ragery
Tuesdday
Nickel Plate Road
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Thousand Islands
Chautauqua Liake
Victian
Heerlesd
Hertemhei
Nickel Piatd Rodd
Thomas Rhosilés
Centerfield
Bemare
Tertus
Chas
Rage
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