Favorite Prescription Proclaimed For Female Health
An early 1900s notice extols Dr. Pierces Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery for irregular female health, inflammation, and weakness. It includes patient testimonials and a marketing pitch along with a separate note on local fishing laws and a church building bid in Jasonville Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pr. Pierce
Alisa Hila Sapp
Jameston
Ford Comy
N.C
Dr. Pierce
T Hays
Tomenti
Sullivan notes mix of local business and family updates
A collage of notices from Sullivan Indiana includes dentist Abe Bareo, abstracters Beasley & Brown, and John Kirkham selling Gavitt’s System Regulator. Local people visit relatives in Linton, twins born to Mrs Charles Lloyd, and farm life with Charley Ackerman. Sullivan Normal session June 9 to July 25.
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Beasley & Brown
John Lloyd
Charles Lloyd
Farmersburg
Charles
Charley Ackerman
Ilinois Central
Marion Borders
Union
Charley
Effingham
Mail Carrier Recovers After Kidney Ills With Bitters
Levanna Ohio mail carrier Burnett Mann recalls years of back pain and exhaustion from kidney trouble. After taking Electric Bitters he reports a full recovery after six bottles. The tonic claims to regulate stomach liver kidneys and bowels with a satisfaction guarantee by Joe K Smock and a price of 50 cents.
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Burnett Mann
Levanna
Joe K. Smock
Vandalia Line Announces Decoration Day Excursion Fares
For Decoration Day the Vandalia Line sets May 29 and 30 1902 with return limit May 31 Excursion tickets offered at reduced fares from all stations to points 150 miles from the selling point on its line and to many points on connecting lines Full particulars available from nearest Vandalia Line Ticket Agent or E A Forp General Passenger Agent St Louis Mo
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Vandalia
Vandalia Line
E. A. Forp
Sr. Louis
It Saved His Leg Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Story
P A Danforth of LaGrange Georgia suffered a six month running sore on his leg. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve wholly cured it in five days. The ad claims the salve cures ulcers wounds and piles and guarantees a cure. Sold by Joe K Smock.
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P. A. Danforth
LaGrange
Bucklen
Joe K. Smock
Merom Plans Fourth of July Celebration on the Bluff
Citizens of Merom will observe the Fourth of July on the Bluff with a big program to follow. George Stanley serves as Treasurer for the Financial Committee and will publish particulars soon.
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Merom
Geo. Stanley
Financial Committee
Easy Cure for Cold with Kraus Capsuls
Short home remedy claim describes taking two or three Kraus's Cold Cure Capsuls during the day and two before bed to ensure rest and a free bowel movement next morning. Continues next day for a melt away cold. Price 25c. Sold by E. E. Muebler.
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Kraus
E. E. Muebler
Sullivan High School Class of 1902 Graduation Notes
The Sullivan high school announces the class of 1902 final exams on Wednesday and Thursday with a commencement sermon by Rev. F. A. Steale at the Methodist church on May 25 and graduation exercises on May 30. This is the largest class yet, with a long list of graduates including Eva Ballew, Rachel Barnard, Ruth Buff, Gay Calvert, and several young men led by John T. Clark and Clyde Cleveland.
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Sullivan High School
F. A. Steale
Methodist Church
Eva Ballew
Rachel Louise Barnard
Ruth Cary Buff
Gay Edna Calvert
Leona Ann Carruthers
Pauline R. Halberstadt
Beasie Irene Hoskins
Ethylle M. Martin
Luna Muchmore
Daisy Margaret Shield
Gladys Smuck
Hercules Wilkie
Flossie Cecilia Willis
Edna Kate Wolfenberger
Young Men
Beara the Casto The Kind Vin Have I Always Bought
A fragmented line lists a phrase about always buying something and references Beara and Casto. The readable portion hints at a personal motto or adage rather than a full event. No clear names, places, or dates emerge beyond the scattered terms.
Scott's Emulsion promotes growth for children
An old advertisement compares children to young plants needing extra nourishment. It claims Scott's Emulsion provides richer blood and stronger growth, promising a free sample and listing price and retailer details.
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Scott
Hess
Sunlight, The Great Disinfectant Against Germs
Surgeon General Sternberg explains how sunlight and heat destroy disease germs. He notes bacteria such as cholera and tuberculosis are killed or restrained by direct sun exposure and desiccation, so ordinary sun baths and airing can disinfect clothing, food, and living spaces without chemicals.
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Robert Koch
Sternberg
Despondent Carlisle Citizen Shoots Self Wounding Hand
Riley Knotts a prominent Carlisle resident attempted suicide with a Winchester in a barnyard last Friday morning. He wounded his left hand and was declared of unsound mind. an inquest recommended removal to Evansville asylum. Funeral details not provided.
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Carlisle
Riley Knotts
Winchester
Knotts
Mr. Knotts
Chas. Knotts
Squire Joyce
Sullivan
W. A. Lisman
J. E. McConnell
John L. Cox
Hutsonville
Wm. Pitman
Staffordshire
Ind
Mr. Pitman
Pitman
West York
Great Texas Discovery Promises Cure for Lung Troubles
Report from Cisco Texas highlights Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption with testimonials from editor J J Eager. Claiming cure of severe lung illness and hemorrhages, the ad touts the remedy for coughs colds and all throat and lung troubles. Trial bottles are offered free at Joe K Smock's store.
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Texas
Cisco
Tex
Dr. King
J. J. Eager
Joe K. Smock’s
Krause's Headache Capsule Ad and Miners Pants Offer
A vintage ad urges readers to visit their druggist for Krause's Headache Capsule guaranteeing pain prevention even with a cracked skull. Price 25c and sold by E. E. Muehler. Also promotes miners pants union made high quality at 75c nominally or 60c at The Famous.
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Krause
E. E. Muehler
Do not Buy a Buggy Until Seeing the Blue Ribbon Line
An advisory urged buyers to inspect the Blue Ribbon line at J A Matriza before purchasing a buggy, emphasizing quality and value from the featured manufacturer.
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J. A. Matrixa
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J. S. Gouchenour
Albert Bunch
Tyler
Martinsville
M. EK
Jasonville
Greene County
Indiana
Lewis Letsinger
Albert Wyeth
Sece
Y. OsCali Saucerman
Abe
P. A. Bareo
Sullivan Normal
Uill
John Kirkham
Gavitt S
Ray Ford
Muehler
Mens Union
Mery Tritkle
Linton
Earl Roberts
Merom Station
Philip Tuell
W. H. Hill Jr
W.F. DeVol
New Smyrna, Fla
Hill
Sarah Cloud
Boston
Mass
Geo. Price
Rock Island, Ills
Eliza C. Murphy
Flora Cavins
J. B. Mullane
Ransom W. Akin
the Home Life Insurance Company
New York
America
Sullivan and
Green County
W. S. Kirkham
Sullivan, Ind
Bloomfield
Harry McClannahan
Evansville
A.mcclannahan
Gertie Rosskam
Chicago
Sullivan County
John T. Clark
Clyde Cleveland
Thomas Hancock
Audie C. Mason
Roy Maxwell
Arthur Graham McQuire
Glossie G. Robbins
Garland D. Scott
Harry A. Shepherd
Charies E. Whipps
Beara the
Casto
Children’s Fertilizer
Scott & Bowne
Goo Pearl St
Sol T. Wolfe
Insurance
Cor. Public Square
W . H. Hill, JR
Dr. Hess
Palace Drug Store
West Side
T. B. Shaffer & CO
Ruddell Bros & CO
London Assurance Company
Coffman
Tlosn
W.F. Wood
Hunt & Wood, Attorneys
Deering
Z. W. Price
Moran
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
F. A Miller
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