Grain-O proves gains for Mrs Brown in Mass letter
Westfield Mass November 27 1899 Mrs George R Brown writes that three months of Genesee Pure Food Co Grain-O improved her health she gained from 103 to 120 pounds while on vacation and now has a strong appetite and great well being Count Tolstoi is an enthusiastic cyclist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield
Mass
Genesee Pure Food Co
le Roy
N. Y
Geo. R. Brown
F. W. Goulder
4Th Ave
Rock Island
Jell-O Introduces New Dessert For Families
Jell-O unveiled as a new family dessert offering four flavors Lemon Raspberry Strawberry and Orange at grocers for 10 cents. The ad promotes broad appeal to households with a bright, catchy tone.
Senator Hoar Pursues Flower Cultivation Trend
The article notes Senator Hoar has taken up flower cultivation as a personal interest and trend.
Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound Relief Claim
The advertisement asserts serious female ailments such as uterine and ovarian troubles kidney problems tumors unusual discharges back pain and painful periods respond promptly to Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound promising restoration of health and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
His Own House Told in a Grim War Moment
A Franco German war tale recalls a French gunner commanded to fire on a house believed to shelter Prussians. He shoots with precision and scores a hit, then discovers the cottage was in fact his own home, leaving him deeply moved at the sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Thomas Bradigan
Rigdon
Elwood
Bradigan
Nancy Hanks Lincoln
Lincoln City
Linecoln
Gentry
Cessna
Lincoln
Julia Main
Ixokomo
Indianapolis
I. W. Rayburn
Kokomo
John Kruse
Polantown
Laporte County
Kruse
Iva Perkheiser
John Perkheiser
Proposed Alliance With England
If the United States and England should form an alliance there would be little chance for enemies to overcome us. When men and women keep up their health with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters there is little chance of attacks from dis ease as it steadies the nerves and increases the appetite. Try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
United States
Tin-Pail Tact on the Street Car
A clumsy bump on a street car injures a lady's corn and draws a courteous apology from a tired man with a tin pail. The woman smiles, moves aside, and proceeds along, easing the moment with grace.
Cure for Coughs and Colds Endorsed by John Boyer
An Indiana reader from Trinity Springs states on February 15, 1900 that Piso’s Cure for Consumption has no equal for coughs and colds, endorsing the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John IF. Boyer
Trinity Springs, Ind
The Dreams of Avarice Dialog Preview
A playful exchange between Dorothy and her father from Chicago News imagines wealth as a social test. Dorothy desires extreme riches to snub others while remaining agreeable, highlighting satire on popularity and class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy
Chicago News
Allen's Foot-Ease promotes comfortable feet and shoe fit
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 in growing nails. Allen's Loot-Ease makes new or tight shoes easy. Sold by aldruggists and shoe stores 25c. Samples are free. Address Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
Artificial Pearls From Fish Scales Request
A consular bulletin requests the United States consulate at Lyons France to supply fish scales for use in making artificial pearls and other ornaments by a new French chemical process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lyons
France
What Shall We Have for Dessert
A family question answered with Jell O a delicious and healthful dessert prepared in two minutes no boiling no baking simply add a little hot water and set to cool Flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry At your grocers 10 cts
Suspicious Actions in Chicago as Jack Titz-Jackson Starts Store
A quirky Chicago Record item notes Jack Titz-Jackson, once linked to a wealthy bride and her 700 bridal gifts, has launched a department store venture. The brief hints at social intrigue surrounding his abrupt business move.
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Jack Titz-Jackson
Chicago Record
Nickel Plate offers reduced fares to Milwaukee for city clubs
The Nickel Plate Road provides special low rates to Milwaukee Wisconsin for the Biennial Meeting General Federation of Women's Clubs. Tickets valid June 1 to 4 and return by June 11 or by deposit until June 30. Contact R. J. Hamilton Fort Wayne Indiana or C. A. Asterlin Fort Wayne Indiana.
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Milwaukee
Wis
General Federation of Women’s Club
R. J. Hamilton
Fort Wayne
Ind
C. A. Asterlin
Local Happenings Report of Indiana Casualties and Bets
Hoosier items recount suicides and deaths across towns including Elk hart and Muncie. Notable events cover fires, accidents, lawsuits, a notable burglary case, a wire mill start up plan, and a Lafayette carriage exhibit at Paris with historical Lafayette links.
Doctor Hartman Promises Free Advice to Women
Dr Hartman offers free medical guidance to women through letters detailing symptoms and history. He claims widespread success curing female derangements and provides a book Health and Beauty free by mail from Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman
Columbus
Ohio
Average sickness days in human life estimated at ten per year
A historical note asserts that the typical person experiences about ten days of sickness each year of life. This presents a general statistic without attribution to a study or source.
Grain-O Promises Healthful Drink for Children
Advertisement extols Grain-O as a nourishing coffee substitute made from pure grains. It claims Grain-O tastes like coffee when prepared properly, costs about a quarter more, and is sold by grocers at 15¢ and 25¢. Also includes travel notice for Nickel Plate Road schedules and agents in Fort Wayne Indiana.
Railroad in Education chapters offered free by Wabash
The book includes chapters such as Fast Runs and The St. Louis Union Station and is distributed free by the Wabash upon application. Send 6 cents for postage to Crane G. P. and T. A. Wabash R. Fr. St. Louis.
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St. Louis Union Station
Wabash
Crane
G. P
T. A
Wabash R. FR
ST. Lotis
Fort Wayne Favorite Train No4 on Nickel Plate Spring Schedule
Essentially a Fort Wayne Favorite Train No 4 on the Spring Schedule of the Nickel Plate Road leaves Fort Wayne east at 9 05 p m every day Through Drawing Room Sleeping Cars to Buffalo and New York Dining Car Fort Wayne to Bellevue and all next day Buffalo to New York An Observation Car from Buffalo affords a delightful trip through valleys with blue mountains and sparkling river waters reaching New York City at 7 25 p m the following day Space in sleeper may be reserved in advance Contact any Ticket Agent or C A Asterlin Fort
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Chicago
Bellevue
Bufffalo
R. J. Hamilton
Fort Wayne
Ind
C. A. Asterlin
Anc
Buffalo
New York
Susquehanna
Delaware
New York City
Nickel Plate Road
C. A
Letter on Canadian homestead prospects from Mr W H Winkade
A reprint presents Mr W H Winkade of Alameda Assiniboia Western Canada asserting the genuineness of his Dec 22 1899 letter. He describes land costs homestead conditions and profits from farming near Assiniboia with guidance on when to travel work and purchase quarters while noting required labor and capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
W. H. Winkade
Alameda
Assiniboia
Homestead Land
Cowless Milk Joke From Old Comic Exchange
A brief cartoon quip notes an absurd milk answer from a coconut. Penn replies condensed milk in a playful pun between characters.
Low Rate Excursion Tickets For German Baptists Meeting
Will sell low rate excursion tickets to North Manchester Indiana for the annual meeting of German Baptists. One round trip fare with specific travel windows May 29 to June 4 beyond 100 miles or May 31 to June 8 within 100 miles. Return by June 10 or by deposit until July 5. Contact R J Hamilton, Agent, Fort Wayne.
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Nickel Plate Road
North Manchester
Ind
Dunkards
R. J.hamilton
Fort Wayne
C. A. Asterlin
Air Cushion Rubber Stamps Best and Cheapest
Advertisement notes Gook Box 219 Fort Wayne Ind for Air Cushion Rubber Stamps. Also promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Teething in children, claiming gum relief and wind colic cure at 2 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
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Count Tolstoi
Senator Hoar
W. L. Douglas
W. L. Dougas
Douglas Shoe CO
Brockton
Dr. Il
Green's Sons
Atlanta
Ayer
Eva N. Hart
Buffalo, N. Y
Jesse C. Rush
Elkhart
W. F. Pence
Chesterfield
John W. Carr
Anderson
California State Normal
John Hanna
Laporte
Charles Gordon
Marcellus Gant
Greenfield
Gant
H. M. Simpson & Sons
Knox
Dr. Menough
Brazil
Orka
Alaska
Alaska Backers’ Association
Liza Perkins
Mishawaka
India Mission
Mary Gulling
South Bend
J. Frederick
Harry Ward
Jonathan Robinson
Muncie
Darke County
Thomas Vale
Carbon
Miss Simmons
Studebaker Manufacturing Company
Gen
Lafayette
George Washington Lafayette
Ouslet
Baltimore
DR. Hartman
Jay Gould
W. H. Kinkade
St. Jacobs Oil
Sciatica
ADIES
Kalsomine
Posible
Alabastine Co
Patnat
Grand Rapids, Mich
Department of Interior
Ottawa
F. Pedley
E. T. Holmes
D. L. Caven
M. V. McInnes
Merrill Bock
Deetroit
Mich
Gov’t of Canada
Omaha
Zoo
Ara Valley
USROP
Doubie
Rockford
Dubuque Waterloo
Dodge 2Nd
Council Bluffs
A. H. Hanson
EF. W. WN. U
Ken
Rey Sfi
Muscatine
Ovar
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