Disappointed In the West A Letter From a Former Citizen
A long letter from Lizzie IseNberger mailed from Lake, Dated October 27 1892 describes hardships in the West. She notes hail damage to grain lying in shock and slow threshing due to rain and snow. Wheat yields were low and prices high for seed threshing and fuel. She warns friends to stay put if they can earn an honest living and questions the region’s health and schools while contrasting eastern comforts with western costs. She mentions abundant potatoes and corn but harsh winds and frost.
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Ephos
Indiana
North
Benefits of the War Unite Nation and Reveal True Manhood
The piece argues that wartime solidarity dissolves social classes as citizens unite for the national good. It warns that class differences fade when facing common dangers and praises shared sacrifice and camaraderie forged in camp and battlefield experience.
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John Gilmer Speed
Woman’s Home Companion
Thanksgiving Proclamation for November 24 1898
President McKinley issues the annual Thanksgiving Day proclamation setting aside Thursday November 24, 1898 for the observance. The notice reflects the era’s formal civic ritual.
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McKinley Las
Thanksgiving Proclamation Call for Gratitude at Silver Lake
Citizens are urged to meet on the day fixed by the Presidents to give thanks with fervor and earnestness. The message highlights gratitude to the Great Creator and belief that the nation is chosen for a great good, urging a heart full gathering at Silver Lake and trust in future developments.
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Silver Lake
For Sale Twenty Acre Farm Near Claypool
For sale a well improved twenty acre farm three miles east and one north of Claypool. It has fruit trees, nearly all under cultivation, a tubular well, a new house with cellar. Suitable for a young man starting or an older man retiring. Easy terms. Call or write to the Rxcorp for further information.
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Claypool
Rxcorp
Ten Million Wheelmen and a Cures for Bruises
A newspaper item cites an authority claiming ten million bicycle riders in America with each sustaining a season’s injury. It promotes Tenry & Johnsons Amica & Oil Liniment as a quick bruise and sprain cure and pimples sunburn and freckles remover, priced 25 cents a bottle with a 50 cent bottle option and a money back guarantee. Sold by I. U. Saoberger.
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America
Tenry & Johnson
Amica & Oil
Aliso
I. U. Saoberger
Local Marysville Man Finds New Discovery Outvalues Klondike
Beates Ike Kondike and Mr A C Thomas of Marysville Texas credit Dr King s New Discovery with curing years of consumption and hemorrhages after failed treatments. He extols its value beyond gold and offers a free trial bottle at IT U Snoberger drug store with a guarantee to cure or refund.
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A.C. Thomas
Marysville
Tex
Klondike
Dr. King
California in 3 Days Via Chicago Union and The
A compact transit item notes a route or service linking California with Chicago via Union and other carriers. Specific details are unclear, but the brief highlights a travel option in six to twelve hours?
World Affairs Debate Sparks Reader Interest
A clippings collage from exchanges questions if the United States should lead in global affairs, praising figures like Samson Schley Merritt and Dewey. The fragment hints at naval leadership and public sentiment.
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United States
Schley
Adventure Road Show Prompts Maine Advertising Push
Fragmentary notes mention advertising efforts before a show and varied references to Maine locations. The text cites promotional activity and the role of marketers in boosting attendance. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are readable.
Meteor Shower Expected Between November 12 and 13
The article notes a periodic meteor shower returning every thirty three and a quarter years and predicts a strong display around November 12 or 13, 1899, with many meteors visible as they heat on entering Earth's atmosphere.
Weather Woes Hit State Corn And Wheat Crops
Ongoing wet conditions ruin corn on the stalk and mold seasonally, delaying harvests and injuring wheat. Lack of frost fails to check growth, compounding farmers’ losses as pasturing continues.
Indiana election ballots color coded by ticket type
Voters will cast three ballots this month for state county and township tickets. State ballots are printed on red paper, county on white, and township on yellow. Three color coded ballot boxes will be used, one per ticket, matching the ballot color.
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Indiana
Editor Offers Trade for Farm Goods and Cash Subscriptions
A western editor declares he will swap his brains for pump kins corn cabbage potatoes or turnips plus a few coppers to earn an honest living. He asks readers to settle the flood gates and send the listed foods or cash to his sanctum sanctorum as subscription payment.
Eastern editor laments man’s two wives in New York tale
A eastern editor notes a man in New York who married two wives causing trouble, while a western editor echoes the same act as many did. The dialogue traces a repeated moral about polygamy in different regions.
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New York
Insurance language in editorials on death and loss
A Missouri editor notes a common habit of declaring a death a total or insured loss. The editor contrasts cases where a policy exists with those lacking coverage, illustrating how newspapers frame widowhood and financial fate. The names John Robbins and John Bolesi appear as examples of insured and uninsured deaths.
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Missouri
John Robbins
John Bolesi
For Sale or Trade 160 Acres Near Capital of Rea Willow
For sale or trade 160 acres in Nebraska within five miles of the capital of Rea Willow county. All under cultivation with scarce crop failures. Good water, nearby schools and churches, sound neighborhood. Will trade for 80 acre Indiana farm or sell on reasonable terms. Inquire at or write to Recorp Silver Lake Indiana.
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Rea Willow County
Indiana
Silver Lake
Ind
White Wine of Tar Aids Recovery In Brookline Station
A Brookline Station, Missouri note states a wife diagnosed with pulmonary consumption improved after starting White Wine of Tar. After using four bottles, her health is described as better than in years, with local Rev. J. R. Fly and Susan Ey Fly endorsing the remedy. Sold by I. U. Snoberger.
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Brookline Station
Rev
J.R Fly
Susan Ey Fly
I. U
Bacon's Celery King Offered Free Trial Package
J. J. Babcoch promotes a free trial of Bacon's Celery King herbal remedy claiming it relieves nervous disorders and constipation. Advertised benefits include relief from headaches backaches billiousness indigestion skin eruptions and blood diseases with large sizes priced at 25 and 50 cents.
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J. J. Babcoch
Bacon
A Sure Sign of Croup Hoarseness Warns of Onset
A child showing hoarseness signals approaching croup and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy given at first hoarseness or after the croupy cough appears can prevent the attack. Mothers with croupy children keep this remedy on hand. it is dependable and pleasant to take, sold by I. U. Snoberger.
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I. U. Snoberger
Dr King’s New Discovery Given Free in Grand Offer
Public notice praises generosity of Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds claiming ten million trial bottles given away. It is said to have cured thousands of hopeless cases including asthma bronchitis and other throat chest lung diseases. Contact J. for details.
Terms on Pro In Order to Get a New Home
Fragmented notice describes changes in property terms. It states a building loan with rent at $8.00 per month for eight years, with an option to pay $5.00 monthly to secure a small family home.
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Ing. Jew
The Best Plaster and Pain Balm Advertised
A flannel pad dampened with Chamberlain's Pain Balm bound to the affected area offers prompt relief for chest side back or rheumatism markets it as a certain cure. Sold by I. U. Snoberger.
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I. U. Snoberger
Cleaver Prick Drug Store Ad Promises Quick Cure
An OCR fragment promotes Electric Bitters as a miracle tonic for liver and vitality. It claims the product restores natural vigor and guarantees every bottle. Sold at Snoberger's drug store with a limited offer of five bottles.
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I. U. ‘Snoberger’s ‘Dru
Chhamblain's medicines boost sales in Reefton
From Reefton New Zealand on November 23 1896 K J Scanitiebars reports strong sales of Chamb lain's medicines especially Crough Remedy. He notes many households value its use and praises its pleasant taste and safety for children. Sold locally by I the SiobelGer oo.
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Reefton
New Zealand
Water proof sale bills and odd notes from a torn ad
Fragmentary text shows a water proof paper sale notice with prices around 1.00 to 1.25. Mentions The Recorpant Toledo and a dealer not in it. Appears to be an old promotional or street ad with garbled branding and mispunctuated phrases.
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Toledo
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K. J Scanitiebars
I. the
SiobélGer Oo
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