Lincoln muster roll missing and McKinley oath Bible described
The muster roll of the War Department records is lost from Treasury files with no clear custodian. Lincoln relics may be in private hands while President McKinley will swear in using a Bible from a local stationer. the Supreme Court clerk holds Bibles until official seal, then sends them to the President. Veterans of Spanish and Philippine Wars number over 36,000 claims awaiting action at the pension bureau. Roosevelt’s vice presidency era will feature survivors from three wars in the Senate.
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Lackhawk
The
Treasury
Office of the Auditor
War Department
Carlisle
Lincoln
McKinley
Oxford University Press
Levant
Morocco
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Pension Bureau
Roosevelt
Senate
Bate
Tennessee
Pettus
Alabama
Pain from a Hornet Sting Reported in Medical Notes
Historical medical notes describe a hornet sting causing immediate intense pain and swelling on the face. The text notes venom effects and rapid onset, emphasizing the injurious impact of hornet venom on facial tissue.
Cough Remedy Ad Promotes Kemp’s Balsam Bottles
An old advertisement warns that coughing leads to consumption and urges readers to visit a druggist for a free sample bottle of Kemp’s Balsam. It claims 25 and 60 cent sizes and stresses that delays are dangerous.
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Kemp
Per Capita Grain Output Figures
The report states that the United States produced 2,220 pounds of grain per inhabitant while England produced 860 pounds. This per capita comparison highlights stark differences in national grain production levels.
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United States
England
Cloth and cradle safety habits noted in England
Mrs. Austins new dress is praised as fine silk. Welsh mothers use tongs or a knife in the cradle to protect infants, a practice also found in parts of England.
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England
Mrs Thos Robbins Credits Piso’s Cure for Consumption
A letter from Mrs Thomas Robbins of Maple Street Norwich New York dated February 17 1900 says Piso s Cure for Consumption saved her life three years ago.
Wooden Matches Export Seen From Sweden and Norway
Sweden and Norway together export about 20 000 tons of wooden matches amid growing demand. Trade officials note shipments to various European markets continue despite market pressures and rising costs.
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Sweden
Norway
A. Fear
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Promise Quick Cold Cure
Advertisement claims to cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Offers money back refund if it fails. Each box bears E. W. Grove's signature and costs 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Quote from Shakespeare on heartache and wit
A compact reflection bids that a touch of chiding is preferable to substantial heartbreak. The line highlights wit over sorrow, suggesting sharpness can spare deeper pain.
Kemp's Bagsam cough remedy advertised in old notice
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Kemp's Bagsam cough remedy with prices 25¢ and 50c. It advises keeping the cough loose and lungs free from inflammation and suggests a ready on hand use for immediate relief. The text references pharmacy terms and bottle usage.
Deafness Cure Claims and Catarrh Remedy Ad
An advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tubes and mucous membranes. It promises a constitutional cure and offers $100 for any catarrh cure, mentioning Cheney Co of Toledo and Druggists selling Batarrh Cure for 750.
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Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Colley Cibber Admitted as Source of Richard Is Himself Again
A brief literary note credits Colley Cibber with the line Richard is himself again, not Shakespeare. The remark contrasts authors and mentions Roumantian mothers tying red ribbons on children's ankles to ward off danger.
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Colley Cibber
Shakspeare
Richard
Grain-O Grain Drink Promises Healthful Coffee Substitute
An advertisement promotes Grain-O as a healthful grain based drink that substitutes coffee without adverse effects. It claims Grain-O is nourishing, appetizing, and pleasant in taste, with no jitters or stomach upset, and suitable for children and adults. Prices listed at 15 and 25 cents.
Tobacco preparation patents and medical claims in ads
An OCR fragment advertises tobacco preparation for consumers claiming health benefits and mentions Lane's Family Medicine. It lists a cure-all claim for headaches and laxative effects, with prices 25 and 60 cents. It also notes Putnam faceless dyes, and a Norfolk Nickel Plate Road fare notice from February 12 offering low rate Setter tickets to the Northwest, with contact details for Asterlin, Fort Wayne, Ind.
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Nickel Plate Road
Oregon
Montana
Washington
Northwest
CU. A. Asterlin
T. P.A
Fort Wayne
Ind
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Remedy Promised for Female Ailments
An advertisement encourages women to seek Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for uterine and nervous complaints. It claims prompt relief from dizziness backache and headaches and urges writing to Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for confidential guidance without cost.
Testimonial for Pinkham Vegetable Compound Cure
A reader reports relief after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Before use she felt wary nervous and fatigued with headaches poor appetite and stomach and back pains. After four bottles she improved markedly and no longer needed medicine.
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Mas
PinkHam
Lydia
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