Peruna touted by officials and executives for health
Dan A Grosvenor and Hal V P Denton praise Peruna in letters from Washington and Philadelphia. They cite recovery from overwork and stress, calling it a spring tonic and effective catarrh remedy. A Lynchburg reader lauds nerve relief and vitality. A free book on summer catarrh is offered by The Vernna Medicine Co.
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Dan. A. Grosvenor
Ohio
War Department
Washington, D. C
Hal V P. Denton
Philadelphia
I.a
LD. W. Timberlake
Lynchburg
The
Vernna Medicine Co
Columbus
Doyle Writes Quick Word After Crickety Day
Dr. Conan Doyle noted a story idea after a day of cricket with a friend. After dinner the friend urged him to write it, and Doyle replied that he had already done it.
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Dr. Conan Doyle
Dr. Doyle
Mining in Spain shows diverse metals and workforce
Spain hosts 1,806 mining companies producing iron, coal, lead and silver. The sector employs 62,968 people including men women and children in a distribution of 85 percent for iron 11 percent for coal and 4 percent for lead and silver.
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Spain
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Offers Reward
Ohio notice from Toledo seeking to promote Hall's Catarrh Cure. Frank J. Cheney declares his firm will pay one hundred dollars for each uncured catarrh case. Notarized statement dated December 6 1886, describing internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and offering testimonials. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Ohio
Toleddo
Lecas County
Frank J. Cheney
Irmof
J. Carmex & Co
Toledo
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
France Pensions Paid Annually Total 70 Million Francs
France disburses 70 million francs in pensions yearly with 25 million francs deducted from officials' salaries. The bulk supports retirees while salary deductions fund pension payments.
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France
Admiral Predicted To Lead a Rapid Fleet Life
The remark suggests admirals tend to pursue swift routines centered on fleet movements and strategic operations. It notes the career may demand brisk pace, decisive actions, and high command responsibilities.
What Shall We Have for Dessert
A daily family question answered with a quick Jell-O dessert. Ready in two minutes with no boiling or baking, just hot water. Four flavors offered: Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry. Available from your grocer for 10 cents.
Opium Ravages in China Claim High Fatal Toll
Opium is said to kill about 180000 persons annually in China with widespread social and health damage.
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China
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Relief
A collection of women testimonials from 19th or early 20th century newspapers praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female troubles including irregular menses and pain. Mrs Amos Fescouer of Romeo Michigan reports relief after several bottles. Mrs Clara Stieber of Diller Nebraska also credits the medicine for improved health. Mrs S F Custrz of Brule Wisconsin notes back and abdominal pain eased and menses became regular.
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Romeo, Mich
Lydia E. Pinkham
Clara Stieber
Diller
Ned
Pinkham
F. Custrz
Brule
Wis
Congress Debates Hawaiian Civil Government Bill
Senate and House actions span naval and civil measures with mentions of Quay seating, Cuban and Porto Rico policies, and naval armor spending. Key events include Hawaii bill conference report, Alaskan civil code discussion, Navy expansion debates, and post office wage adjustments.
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Senate
Foraker
Lorenzo Danford
Ohio
House
Secretary of the Treasury
Maine
Missouri
Bacon
Secretary of War
Cuba
Porto Rico
Quay
Perkins
Cal
Pennsylvania
Representative Settle
Kentucky
Chandler
Kenney
Penrose
Wyatt
Connecticut
Quarles
Northwestern
Senate Foraker
Platt
N. Y
Nathan B. Scott
West Virginia
Pettus
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Scott
Morgan
Ala
McComas
Turley
Tenn
N. H
Teller
Colo
Allen
Neb
Post Office
New York
New Orleans
Kansas City
Newton
Ian
Indiana State News Notable Weddings and Deaths
Indiana state brief highlights important neighbors with summaries of weddings deaths crimes and general notes across the state. Reading spans notable social events and regional incidents for the week.
Indiana towns buzz with industry and tragedy across 1900 era notes
Frank Zimmer plans a large canning factory at Birdseye this summer. Mrs. Charles Thompson dies from a spider bite in Evansville. Willard Scott, 16, loses a leg after a freight train accident near Kokomo. Elwood workers strike over wages at the new city building. Measles close schools and churches in New Buffalo. Police arrest Cyrus Waite for murder after the Union City shooting. Indiana lodge and trades hold conventions in Peru and Danville. A Muncie youth dies during amputation surgery. The Midland Railroad to begin freight service May 1 with passenger trains soon after. A North PennsylvanIa Street resident fracture and skull injury. Multiple fires, including Culver’s Colonnade Hotel, cause significant losses. Local tragedies, court cases, and industry notes fill the day.
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Frank Zimmer
Birdseye
Charles Thompson
Evansville
Willard Scott
Kokomo
Walton
New City
Elwood
New Buffalo
Town Board of Health
Cyrus Waite
Fred Hardwick
Union City
Peru
Dennis Egan
Indianapolis
John Wolpert
William S. Watrouse
Muncie
Midland Railroad
National Capital and Military Updates in Brief
National Capital accepts Delagoa Bay Railway board. A 20000 acre buffalo reserve is favored in New Mexico. No more turrets to be used on warships. Philippine army comprises 63585 officers and men. Havana and Pinar del Rio departments consolidated. Pure food legislation expected this session. Secretary Hitchcock declines $4500000 payment to Cherokees under Slade-Bentee award. Ways and means plans removal of check and receipt tax amid surplus. Gen Joe Wheeler asks Alabama governor to call special election for congressional successor. Secretary Root declines army canteen changes. Malt liquors to be sold by civilians. Rep Gillette to introduce bill barring newly acquired dependencies from statehood.
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National Capital
Delagoa Bay Railway
New Mexico
Philippine Army
Havana
Pinar del Rio
Hitchcock
Ways and Means
Joe Wheeler
Gov. Johnston
Alabama
Congress
Root
Gillette
United States
Phonograph Replaces Council Secretary in Etampes
The French town of Etampes uses a phonograph to record council proceedings replacing the recording secretary. Some council members object to the device for reproducing speech flaws and errors. The change may push members to improve pronunciation and grammar.
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Etampes
Grain-O The New Grain Drink For Children
A vintage ad touts Grain-O as a healthy coffee substitute for kids. It promotes Grain-O made from pure grains, claiming it tastes like coffee when prepared properly and costs about 15 to 25 cents, with grocers selling it widely.
Earthenware Sleepers Reported Tested in Japan
Earthenware sleepers invented by a Japanese were recently experimented on in Japan. Fairly good results were obtained and it is claimed that the higher cost is offset by their resistance to decay.
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Japan
Sweden
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised powder for foot relief
Ask your dealer for Allen's Foot-Ease a powder to shake into your shoes. It rests the feet and cures corns bunions swollen sore hot callous aching sweating feet and ingrown nails. Allen's Foot-Ease makes new or tight shoes easy. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores 25c Sample mailed PREM Address Allen S Olmsted Jue Koy N X.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
Jue Koy
N. X
Duchess of York Tops Royal Oarswomen in Family
Handy with the Skulls. The Duchess of York is the most accomplished oarswoman in the British royal family.
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Duchess of York
Carter's Ink Makers Defend Quality Stance
The Carter’s Ink company asserts they cannot improve their ink further and will not produce poorer ink. They claim Carter’s Ink remains the best.
Boer’s Forbidden Marriage Sparks Racial Debate
A Boer argues that marrying an Englishwoman shatters racial traditions, reflecting the era’s interracial marriage tensions. The stance highlights cultural divides and the volatile social norms influencing unions across colonized regions.
Piso's Cure Endorsed By Vanburen Resident
Wm. O. Endsley of Vanburen Indiana testifies on February 10 1900 that Piso's Cure is the best medicine for all throat and lung affections.
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Wm. O. Endsley
Vanburen, Ind
Remarkable rush of ideas amid cobwebs in a man
A reflective line notes how a person can have many ideas racing through the mind while remaining mentally stagnant, comparing mental activity to scattered cobwebs that persist as other thoughts form.
Jell O Teases New Dessert For Family Flavor Line
Jell O unveils a new dessert tempting families with four flavors Lemon range Raspberry and Strawberry at grocers priced 10 cents.
Vanity as a tenacious habit analyzed
A concise reflection on vanity, noting its stubborn grip as a persistent human tendency and its influence on behavior.
Air Cushion Rubber Stamps Ad
Advertisement promotes air cushion rubber stamps by name The Best and The Cheapest with ordering instructions and a Fort Wayne Indiana lock box address for sending orders.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Methodist General Conference Dates And Ticket Details
The Methodist General Conference will be held in Chicago from May 2 to May 3 1 inclusive. Tickets for travel are available from Nickel Plate Road stations on May 1 2 Tth 14th and 21st with return by June 1 at one and one third fare for round trip within 200 miles of Chicago. Inquire via C A Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Ind.
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Frankfort
Elsworth Livingston
Cora Williams
Jay County
Ruth
John
Nancy Patterson
Tipton County
Martin Molloy
Hanna
Barney Glancy
Glancy
Laporte
Harry E. Miller
Indianapolis
Rushville
Lake Erie and Western Ticket Office
Miller
Converse
William L. Sharp Company
John Gruer
Union Mills
Chicago
Nickel Plate Road
C. A. Asterlin
Fort Wayne
Ind
Admiral Dewey
Brave old hearthstone under fire for forty years
A Chicago Post anecdote shows a witty editor gently rebuking a contributor about a phrase. The contributor defends the line by noting the hearthstone has faced criticism for nearly forty years without flinching.
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Chicago Post
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Dan. Grosvenor
Ms. Pinkham
Indiana State News
David Miller
North Pennsylvania Street
Odd Fellows
Danville
George Phillips
Flo
W. A. Little
Bloomington
Jonathan R. Fancher
Davis
California
George H. Fancher
Merced County
Armstrong
Alexandria
Supreme Court
Standard Oil Company
Culver
Carter
Methodist General Conference
Double Trouble
St. Jacobs Oil
Ayer
Frank Wennerzero
Des Moines
Iowa
Hogg
Crane
G. P
T.A
Wabash R. R
ST. Louis
W. L. Douglas
Gensiine
W. L. Douglas Shge CO
Brockton
Mass
Chena
Canada
Land of
Plenty
Department of Interior
Ottawa
F. Pedley
E.T. Holmes
D. L. Caven
M. V. McInnes
Merrill Block
Detroit
Mich
Gov't of Canada
Omaha
Ie “Valley
Wirop
Rockford
Dubuque
Waterloo
Fort Dodge
Council Bluffs
A. H. Hanson
Ensio
John W.morris
D.C
M. H. Green
Sens
Bex A
Atlanta
Friends’ Oats
Muscatine, Iowa
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