A Shock to the Community Hearts and health in the era of medical quackery
A coroner’s inquest reports a man dying on a city sidewalk from heart failure, sparking a discussion on how the heart wears under strain. The piece blends public tragedy with an advertisement for Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery, praising its stomach and heart benefits through testimonials from W. D. Merchant and Elmer Lawler, and detailing how nutrition and digestion underlie overall strength.
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Candle
W. D. Merchant
Tylersburg
Clarion Co. Penn
Dr. Pierce
Golden
Pierce
Elmer Lawler
Volga, Jefferson Co
Ind
Fetter Sree
V. Piercey
Buffalo
Rhodes Testament Promises Large Scholarships and Land Trusts
The document outlines Cecil Rhodes's will proposing vast scholarships for U S and British students, funding from an enormous estate. It also details land trusts in Rhodesia for educational use, burial wishes, and notes on the American scholarship qualifications including character and academic criteria.
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London
Cecil Rhodes
Fem
Pablo Nets
United States
Fmany
Rhodes
Inentes
P Fiehie Ito
Detroit spring elections show statewide apathy with mixed local results
In Detroit and across Michigan a light turnout marked Monday’s spring elections. Grand Rapids backed the Republicans with a sweeping city ticket led by mayoral winner W. Millard Palmer, while incumbent George R. B. Perry lost by about 2,500. Other cities reported varied gains for Republicans and Democrats, with several aldermen and city offices changing hands.
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Detroit
Grand Rapids
Iicves
Respublicans
W. Millard Palmer
George RB. Perry
Ened
Tay City
A. Marear
Reverder
Jackson
Tn Allermien
Thusand
Pedsant
Martin Doneen
Let
Suas
Flor
Hatile Creek
Atternen
Fon Kulpam
Charles A Ahohkeon
Two New Ferries For Lake Michigan Route
Detroit and Grand Rapids financiers award American Shipbuilding a contract worth about 1 million dollars to build two 400 foot ferries the most powerful on the lakes. They will run between Manistique and Northport linking regional rail lines across upper Lake Michigan.
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Detroit
T—T. R. Mentheny
Grand Rapids
Daniel W. Kaufman
Marquette
American Shipbuilding Company
Manistique
Northport
Manistique, Marquette & Northern
North Shore
Lake Michigan
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promoted By Druggists
An advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a universal cure for gunshot sores burns and skin diseases claiming quick healing without failure and featuring testimonials from A S Fuller of Hoglieh Indiana and others. It also promotes Burdock Blood Bitters Foley's Kidney Cure and Foley's Honey and Tar with endorsements from Chattanooga druggists and mentions Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets along with general health claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
A. S. Fuller
Hoglieh
Ind
Bivins & Rhodes
You Can't Lose Flesh or Appetite
A letter from Aliie Jackson to Monticello describes a Navy man troubled with stomach and bowels healing after Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. After a toe bottle from Hud's drug store and a month of use, the patient regained weight and improved health. Sold by Sharrar and Malholm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner City
Dee Vetain Syrup Co
Monticello
Navy
Caldwell
Hud
Dr. Caldwell
Aliie Jackson
Sharrar & Malholm
Arrangements Made A Deal Closed For Town Benefit
Vendor proclaims Vinol as a refined cod liver oil product, introduced by local druggists with agency granted. Claims no grease or odor, affordable tasting form, promises high demand, refunds if buyer dissatisfied, and asserts exclusive agency among top druggists in town.
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Hay
Mideh
Pere Marquette Trains Leave Talma As Follows
Train times announced for Pere Marquette routes with departures to Detroit East Grand Rapids Saginaw Bay City and Milwaukee including noted agents and service details in compact schedule prose.
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Talma
Detroit
East
Grand Rapide
Saginaw and Bay
Big Rapide
North
Merit
Mae'r
Firand Repide
A. J Wiscwet
Alms
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Giraud River
Aveshu
Griswold St
Postal & Money, Proprietor
Foley
Iwenins
Ehappuid
Don
Columbia Phonograph Company
Wabash Avenue
Chicago, Ill
Ont
Buihla
Oxford University
Ueto
Ateni Amor
Athdents
Manly
Traffals
the Express
President McKinley
Imany
Parkersburg
W. Va
J. D. Boge
Otte Hamrick
Boggs
Hamrick
Washington
Matin
Manila
Boston
Bdward Everett Hale
Symphony Bell
Freeport
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Lily
Steele Shipman
Earl Kalil
Brookville
Michigan
Bach
Marl Hed
Oscoan County
Mio
Ave
Frank C. Andrews
City Wavings Bank
Henry TN. Andrews
Lansing
Andrew W. Payne
George Hasford
Hasford
Payne
Muskegon
Patrick McDonald
Luna
Moarry Water
Newnham
Spreme Court
Sharrar & Mulholland
Chattanooga
RK J. Miller
Read House
Chattanooga,Tenn
Chamberlain
Bivins & Rhodes, Draggiste
Sharrar & Mulholland Druccists
RAND
Ralni Jem
Alma
FOUTH
J Rey
Wison
Tuledy
Ashiey le Astoy Ter Pritty
Grand Trunk
Bastholn
Murbeaon
Sheridan
Chrean
Boneville Ty
Alltra
Exoent
Agvet Cowon
Pere Marquette
Southern Resorts
Via
Southern Railway
Florida
Georgia
Alabama
Carolinas
Louisville
Cincinnati
Birmingham
Great Trunk Line
Dee
E. C. Dewitt
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