New Liver Medicine Adverts and Local News Briefs
An old advertisement touts Dr Miles Nerve and Liver Pills for biliousness and liver complaints. Local trial weighs in on John Love facing Munice court for attempted homicide of Editor Stoll. A De Witt family praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after whooping cough cases. An unidentified man dies after being struck by a Vandalia train in Plainfield. D L & W trainmen receive a 5 percent pay raise.
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John Love
Muncie
Editor Stoll
The
Tribune
Love
de Witt
Iowa
C. V. Baxter
Popcorn as a Farm Crop
The article notes no U S yield stats for popcorn but suggests crop size is likely large. It highlights Illinois as a major producer with some farmers growing up to fifty acres yearly and explains raw handling steps and risks before market sale.
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United States
Ilinois
Avoca Farmer Heals After Sprain with Pain Balm
Mr Win Westlake a well known Avoca Nebraska farmer and horse breeder was badly hurt when thrown from his sulky. After trying many remedies he used Chamberlain's Pain Balm and recovered full use of his arm in two weeks. Drugstore notice and political quips from Detroit Free Press accompany the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. LaGrange
Joe K. Smock
Restorative Nervine Advised for Exhausted Manufacturer
A prominent manufacturer exhausted by overwork seeks relief from worry and change of thought. The celebrated specialist suggests relief from care, contrasting with Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as a remedy for nervous prostration insomnia dizziness headaches and stimulants. Crowder Reed offer free trial bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Crowder & Reed’s
Inmate A J Gablantz Hurt After Bridge Accident
A. J. Gablantz, an inmate at the poor farm, was knocked from a bridge in Evansville by a train and left badly bruised. Reported as the son of a German count, he is said to be diminished by drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.J. Gablantz
Evansville
United States
Spain
France
Rusk
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia Sold
Mystic Cure advertised as a rapid remedy that supposedly cures rheumatism and neuralgia within 1 to 3 days. It claims to remove the cause and end the disease quickly with immediate relief after first uses. Sold by Joe K Smock druggist in Sullivan Indiana on June 16 for 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe K. Smock
Sullivan Indiana
Rocks Flung At Trains In Terre Haute Injure A Passenger
Several youths were rounded up in Terre Haute after rocks were thrown at passenger trains. One rock shattered a coach window on the I. and St. L. line and knocked a man senseless.
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Terre Haute
Early Market Hog Production Proved Profitable
Advice on raising pigs for quick fattening and early fall sale. Emphasizes starting from birth, achieving rapid daily gains, proper sow care, and feeding strategies including corn oats bran oil meal. Warns against overfeeding corn, promotes pasture and clover, and notes market timing around October prices.
New Heart Cure Claims Cures for Heart Disease
Dr. Franklin Miles of Indiana asserts heart disease is curable and supports the claim with testimonials of cures. A Nebraska reader reports twelve years of heart trouble ended after four bottles of Miles’ New Heart Cure, marketed by Crowder & Reed with free books.
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Franklin Miles
Indiana
A. F. Davis
Silver Creek
Neb
Dr. Miles
Crowder & Reed
Longevity as Inherited Trait and Insurance Interest
The passage argues longevity is a hereditary tendency beyond health or constitution. It notes some families pass longevity to descendants and that life insurers weigh parental and grandparent lifespans more than individual health exams. This hereditary factor can influence policy decisions despite current illness or frailty.
Electric Bitters touted as cure all ailments
Advertising copy claims Electric Bitters purify blood and cure liver and kidney diseases. It promises to remove pimples and saltrs rheum, drive malaria, and ease sick headaches digestion and constipation. Sold by J. K. Smock's drug store with a money back guarantee.
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J. K. Smock’s
Practical Household Hints and Eye Remedy Testimony
A Dow City Iowa resident endorses Chamberlain Eye and Skin Ointment after forty five years of chronic sore eyes. The note cites household tips from cleaning jewlery to window sills and a towel for sore throats. The testimonial claims the ointment cured eye issues and notes 25 cent boxes available from Joe K Smock.
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Ben Heath
Dow City
Iowa
Joe K. Smock
Farmers and Inventors Touch on Steam Power and Wreck News
Fragmentary remarks reference John Bush the farmer and life size figures who invented the steam engine. A murky legal grievance notes Nicholson and Stewart in a nighttime incident near Jeffer. Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral is urged for colds, and Mrs Baldwin, injured in a New York Central wreck, is reported recovering as Venice faces high salt costs limiting use.
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John Bush
Bush
Nichols
Old Uncle Sile recalls Civil War for chicken meat
In a rambling reminiscence a veteran recalls foraging for chickens during the war. He describes sneaking at dawn to the enemy countryside, crowing roosters, and foraging tactics while keeping details to himself. The tale blends humor and hardship from camp life.
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Darkey
Sile
It Should Be In Every House Dr King cure claims
A jumble of ads and notes tout various remedies and devices. It mentions Dr King New Discovery for consumption and coughs, Ayer Sarsaparilla, Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer, Blush of Roses, Simmons Liver Regulator, and Simmons Indiana circle of turners, plus plowing trials and Epworth league actions with brief local notes.
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J.B. Wilson
Clay St
Sharpersburg
Dr. King
Robert Barber
Cooksport
Joe K. Smock’s
Ohio murderer asks governor to nail him to cross
Frank Van Loon, condemned for the Columbus Grove bank cashier murder, requests Governor McKinley to have him executed by crucifixion to prove his innocence. He proposes to hold the spikes himself and insists he is innocent, writing that his family suffers and asking for a chance to prove it.
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Columbus
Frank von Icon
Columbus Grove
Putnam County
Ohio Penitentiary
McKinley
van Loon
Diamond Special collides with Vandalia engine near Greenville
Train No. 17 known as the Diamond Special collided with a Jacksonville Southeastern engine half a mile east of Greenville, Illinois, at 7 Saturday morning. A special guard for Adams Express was killed and the express messenger seriously injured. crews escaped. Passengers uninjured aside from shock. Cause attributed to Jacksonville Southeastern crew occupying the Vandalia track on time.
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St. Louis
Jacksonville
Greenville
Adams Express Company
Jacksonville Southeastern
Roulez Fencer Faked Duels Claim Says Correspondent
Paris May 23 After investigation the International Telegraph correspondent doubts Roulez the fencer fought four duels in an hour. No witnesses or opponents can be learned and Roulez remains a braggart whose account rests on his word.
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Paris
International Telegraph Company
Roulez
Methodist Conference preserves discipline on dancing and theater
Omana May 28 report says there will be no change in Methodist Episcopal church rules on dancing, theatre going, and card playing despite a flood of memorials from Illinois to Michigan. The committee will not restore the former permissive status despite opposition.
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Omana
Methodist Episcopal Church
Troy
N. Y
Illinois
Kansas
Ohio
New York
Missouri
Tennessee
California
Colorado
Michigan
Committee On Book Concern
Bishop Andrews
Bwindells
Philadelphia
Excursion Train Rates From Numerous Cities Published
The notice lists round trip excursion fares to multiple cities including Detroit and Omaha with dates from June through August. It notes one fare round trip, limited return dates, and stopover privileges arranged by rail lines and agents. Special events like conventions trigger temporary ticket offers. J L Steen serves as agent and timelines vary by city and date.
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Seragy Park
Juty
Beth
Rt. Wayne
Diddy Shamdoth
Judy Uth
Petroit
Mich
Juby
Vth
Judy Voth
Omaha
Neb
Judy Poth
Wiss City
Omaha Neb
Millbrook
Paw
Pune
Privieges
Cincinnati
Washington, D.C
Evansville
Ind
Cceo
Gadd
Terre Trante
Rome
New York
Portland Oregon
O.O. d
Eek UP HR. Ro Co
Fl. Sa
Cedar Rapids
Helena
Mont
Supreme Lodge A. O.U
Denver
Grand Codelare Knights Templars
Minneapolis
Minn
Chicago
Terre Haute
EL & Thr. R. Co
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Ayer
Honduras
Joseph Wood
West Vlattsburgh
J. W. Shields
Smithville
Tenn
James Petsy
Breckenridge Coal Co. (Limited
Victoria
Sarah A. Losec
Ayer & Co
Lowell
Maes
Aan
Iamon
Lane
Anakesis
Pas Astor Koki
Nettie
Bsedamsville
Hamilton Co
Pastor Koenig
W. Huennefeld
Lovell
J. Kampmeyer
Adam Cramer
New Corypon
Koenig
John B. Moes
Koeni
Fort Wayne
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America
EEN
Tomlin
Ohio St
Mass
Children’s Department
Pede Uune
Watts
Plainfield
Simmons
Castoria
Waxenn
Congress
Abel
Washington
Hlaystax
Detroit Free Press
Electric Bitters
Jeffer
Nicholson
Stewart
Dashi
Adashin
H. R. Baldwin
N. Y. Central
Venice
Uncle Sile
State Department
Grubb
Ltaly
Europe
Italy
Department of Agriculture
U.S
Bancroft
Elizabeth
N. J
Annapolis
Alexander McIltree
Hall
T Wutchinson, & Co
Anderson
Simmons Liver Regulator
Indiana Circle of Turners
Louisville
Simmons Liver
Holmes
Kinyon, Anderson
Committee On
Epworth League
Herald
League
Emperor William
London
Thames
Meteor
Iverna
Pittsburg
First Methodist Protestant
Fifth Avenue
Smithfield Street
Kaufmann Bros
William Sarsfield
Caleb Jukes
May Gis
Judge Blodgett Coos
Gotan
Fede Blodsrett
Messrs
Phelps and
Carter
Judge Blodgett
Wil Benostt
Behring Sea
Barcelona
Las Tablas
Orinoco River
Methodist Conference
Merrell & Soule
Syracuse
N. Fe
Priston, Jar
Chicago, Milwaaukee and
St. Paul
Owens
Willis Dodson
Fortier
Believen
Inerpitine
Sample & Directions
Groth & Klapperich
W. Randoulph St
Canal St
JIS
Sullivan
Central House
van A. Jackson
Pleasantville
Josiah Padgett
Lissman
Barnes
Alband
Drmgladl
Cordie Las
Mr. Barnes
George PL. Brown
Jihns Diay
J.T. Nasi
Paxton
Bayless Gricsby
Central lMotel
Por Noteh
Bonnie Laeldie
Win
EE Wilson
New Lebanon
Sadlivane
Ea. Lemon Stable
Tiliards High
Winson & Watuxen
BE. & PR. RR. Co
Ho L.steen
Agt
Indianapolis
Peoples Party
J. L. Steen
Detroit
Medical Association
L. Seen
Ste
Jos
K. Smock
Buncklew
Aruba
Joe K. Smocklyr
Vandalia
S ‘Ny
Ea’ G*m
Wnd’y
Emines
North
St. Joseph
South B
Sanfordys
Ganford
Patrick O’sullivan
Cronin
Joliet Pen
L. A. Stewart, D. D. S
North Davis’ Hardware Store
McHeneney
P. Wckineney
Oho
Union
Ste Louis Ame
Washington, Baltimore
cGhiutpe
N. B
CON
Cubever
Ohio & Mississippi Railway
Vincennes
C.G. Jones
Wk. Barnard
W. B. Sharree
Sullivan Lodge
C. F
Inneets
Jas. Wallis Noble
Navillus Encampment
John Kira
P. New Crowder
Canton Thompson
Patriarchs
A.B. Thurber
Warrek N. Thompson
Frank Neff
Gro. T
Brigas
Com
Nick Davis
Adgt
Freeman
Sons of Veterans
G. A. R. Hall
H. D. Keen
Frank Nelf Post W. R
Sue L. Coulson
Ling E. Baron
K. of P
W.N. Thompson
C. C
W.S. Bicknell
K. R
Isaac H. Kally
McCammon
Wolf & Co
Sullivan Ind
C.D. Hunt
Public Square
W.C. Barrett
Silver Chaney
John J. Chaney
Southside
Robet H. Crowder
J. J. Thompson & Son
State Bank
Washington St
John T. Hays
Harrison J. Hays
Hays & Hays
Attorneys-at-law
Farmers’ Bank
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