Humphreys Witch Hazel Oil Ad Claims Cures All Ailments
An old advertisement touts Humphreys Witch Hazel Oil as a universal remedy. It claims to cure piles, burns, inflamed breasts, skin eruptions, chapped hands, fever blisters, corns and bunions, insect stings, and sunburns with instant relief. Available in three sizes 25c 60c and $1 00 from Humphreys Med Co and local distributor B S Webb Alma Mich.
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Humphreys’ Med. CO
Gee
William de Hu
New York
B.S. Webb
Alma, Mich
Heywood murder case shocks Detroit. suspect in custody
Bookkeeper George H. Heywood was found dead near his Amherst Street home. Roommate William M. Joftes was arrested, with a medical exam yielding no confession. Heywood's widow, under police inquiry, claims hypnotic influence by Jones, and police hold Jones as a potential murderer in a case noted for a gunshot wound and a crushing blow to the forehead.
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Detroit
George H. Heywood
Michigan Malleable Iron Works
Amherst
William M. Joftes
Heywood
Quarrel Ends Fatally in Memphis Street Knife Attack
In Memphis Tennessee on a Saturday night traveling salesman T Sharpe of Parke Davis & Co Detroit was stabbed to death during a heated argument. An eyewitness reported Sharpe drew a knife and was stabbed in the heart after a brief exchange. Lacey Chase, a Memphis youth, surrendered to police claiming Sharpe struck first and drew the knife, then struck Sharpe several times. Chase was jailed.
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Memphis
Tenn
T. Sharpe
Parke, Davis & Co
Detroit
Mich
Sharpe
Lacey Chase
Elaine
Dawn
Chase
Loreenyr
A Doctor's Sad Plight and Cough Remedy Pledge
Dr ML Searbough of Hebron recounts a severe cold leading to a stubborn cough that resisted 30 years of medical care. After using Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and lung troubles, he reports rapid relief and improved health, with a promise of a guaranteed remedy and free trial bottles from Sharrar and Mulholland.
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ML Searbough
Hebron
King
Sharrar & Mulholland, Cc
Chinese Exclusion Debate Marks Senate Sessions
Daily summary from Washington reports repeated Senate discussions on the Chinese exclusion bill. Senators Cullom Patterson Perkins oppose or support the measure in varying votes while Gallinger Dillingham Turner weigh in. The record notes the April 1 post office appropriation advance and Depew’s plan to retire at term end.
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Washington
Senate
Cullom
Patterson
Cal
Perkins
Gallinger
Dillingham
Turner
Depew
Henite
Bee House
Secretary of State
Senatore Poriker
McLaurin
D. C
Wackimeton
Apell
Committee On
McKintey
Mountainy Forest
Virginia
West Virginia
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Mabanin
Tennessee
Fen L of Thoke
MeiKintey
Cohan
Post Office
Gen Hampton Dead in Columbia at Eighty Four
Gen Wad Bampton died Friday morning at nine o'clock from heart disease, just after his eighty fourth birthday. A long prominent figure in American affairs, he was born in South Carolina in 1830, educated at the University of South Carolina, and served in the Confederate era and state legislature.
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Columbia
Wad Bampton
Wade Mampton
Hampton
South Carolina
University of South Carolina
Washington April news brief compiles bills and incidents
A sweep of 1902 era items reports debates on Chinese exclusion and reciprocity bills, Philippine civil government plans, Cuban reciprocity, and pension provisions. Notable notes include a gubernatorial nomination in Portland, a murder inquiry in Iowa, a Civil War veteran’s career summary, and diplomatic talks with Hawaii.
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Heaney de
London
Peace terms discussed by Boer leaders in Pretoria
Secret dispatches from South Africa outline peace proposals to be considered at Pretoria. Boers may accept a division of the country into districts with local officers and a veto for the Hetale government. disarmament to follow the return of prisoners. no war tax. and retention of Boer leaders in office. London reports indicate uncertainty about whether any offer has been made, while Kitchener and other officials note casualties and ongoing diplomacy.
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Apell
South Africa
Pretoria
Sioner
Bork
Heltien
Beitieh
Prientanatia
Jobannerburg
Brivah
Fouths
Cevus
Wattisans
London
House of
St. Puch Hom
Londen
Eevere Fehing
Trwnevaal
Lord Kitchener
Od Deere
Huntiehete
Potgieter
Electric Bitters touted as malaria cure in 19th century ad
A fragmented ad extols Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for malaria germs causing weakness chills fever and bodily aches. Testimonial from John Charleston claims superior results. Also promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and Foley's Kidney Cure with local vendors cited.
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Maran
John Charleston
Syonville, O
Sharrar & Mulholland
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Ster Chemical CO
Madison Square, Phila. Pa
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