Defiance Starch offers trips for top trademarks
The Defiance Starch Co announces a contest offering 25 ladies round trip tickets to the St Louis Exposition. Five winners from Illinois Iowa Nebraska Kansas and Missouri will receive travel by mail from the top trademark collectors who mail in proofs from a ten cent Defiance starch package. Entries must reach Omaha Nebraska by September 1 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deflancre Starch Co
St. Loonis Exposition
Ilinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Defiance
Defiance Starch Co
Omaha
Nebr
No, a man may learn from one marriage’s cold judgment
A terse local reflection notes that a man need not wed again to grasp the stubborn, plain truth that cold judgment fails to sway a practical, rough-edged man.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy Ends Teething Pain
A vintage ad announces Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup marketed for teething relief. The copy highlights gentle soothing action for children and wind colic, with a price of 25 cents per bottle.
Dean's Kidney Pills Advertised Cure for Backache and Fatigue
An advertisement claims kidney weakness causes backache fatigue and digestive issues. It cites Mrs. Sadie Mettles of Columbus Ohio who reports relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills and offers a free trial by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Pills priced 60 cents per box and sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Sadie Mettles
4Th Ave
Columbus
Ohio
Mrs. Mettles
United States
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Hay Press Ad Promotes Invention and Seed Catalog
An old advertisement extols a hand powered hay press capable of pressing 14 by 18 by 48 inch bales and claims two boys can bale three tons per day. It invites readers to mail to John Salzer Seed Co. in La Crosse Wisconsin for a large catalog and mentions Red Cross Ball Blue laundry soap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John “Av. Salzer “Seed . Co
la Crosse
Wis
Ruined Baltimore structures show steel cores intact amid debris
Experts note the tall steel and tile buildings in Baltimore remain largely sound with minimal repairs needed to structural arches and main partitions. Iron shutters water standpipes and metal frames could prevent spread of fires, while coal flows from Iowa and Newcastle sources fuel the Lincoln round house operations amid management shifts.
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Baltimore
Cies
Lincoln Round House
Lowa
Newcastle
Burlington
Army Trials Infantries Siege Food Cure Story
An Ohio infantryman recounts a long illness in Cuba and the Philippines stomach and bowels declared incurable by doctors, then cured by Grape Nuts after discharge. He gains 40 pounds and claims renewed health, crediting Postum Co. and the book The Road to Wellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
17Th Infantry
Cuba
Philippines
Cajulute
States
Manila
Barnes Hospital
Washington
D. C
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Ithaca’s City Whistle Tells When to Work Sleep and Eat
The Elmira Advertiser describes Ithaca’s municipal whistle system at the sewer pumping station. Blasts mark work hours twelve to fifteen and five, with 11 oclock weather codes and 12 30 warnings. A single 8 PM blast signals curfew looseness and youth curfew enforcement by officers. A fire and flood siren indicates danger and box numbers for emergencies.
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Ithaca
Elmira Advértiver
The Song of the Sea in a Tidal Dream
Fragmented lines evoke a sea themed poem with references to seaport towns cottage night wind and waves. The voice describes longing for home and a beloved mother as the ocean roars and ripples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevla
Imather
Katayama’s Rise From Iowa College To Tokyo Social Leadership
The text traces Japanese sociologist Sen Joseph Katayama from his Iowa College studies under Prof Parker to leading Kingsley Hall in Tokio. Born poor in Japan, he self-financed education and became a prominent figure in global sociology, noted for his aggressive optimism and pioneering social work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Joseph’ Katayama
Iowa
Parker
Iowa College
Grinnell
Sen Joseph Katayama
Kingsley
Hall
Tokio
Meteorite Records Show Affinity for Mountain Areas
The Philadelphia Record notes that 634 meteorites were known by 1908 with two thirds iron and stone distributions split between western and eastern hemispheres. It cites Prof Berwerth of Vienna estimating 900 meteorites fall yearly and at least 55 observed, finding higher numbers in thinly settled and mountainous regions.
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Berwerth
Vienna
Philadelphia
The Eighteen Year Illusion At The Blinks Wedding
Mr Blinkks complains to the minister who married them two years earlier that he told him she was eighteen. Mrs Blinks sighs that she proclaimed eighteen at the time.
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Mr Blinkks
Cure Deafness by Constitutional Remedies Promoted
An advertisement claims deafness from catarrh or eustachian tube inflammation can be cured by Halle Catarrh Cure. It promises $100 for any case not cured and urges sending for a free booklet from F. J. Churney of Toledo Ohio. Also touts a medicine for constipation.
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Halle
F. J. Churney
Toledo
Blanchard
Nashville
Tenn
Lydia E. Pinkham
E. Pinkham
Tom
B. A. Buancuano
Broad St
Philadelphia
Lydia E
Pinkham
Birch St
Book Agent Smiles In Front Yard Among Children
A successful book agent pauses in a front yard to admire the neighborhood children, turning a routine stop into a light moment of shared curiosity.
Expansion prompts trust in State Farmers Mutual Insurance
An advertisement highlights growth figures for State Farmers Mutual Insurance Company of South Omaha from 1896 to 1904 and invites readers to join, praising the company as a thriving live mutual insurer. It includes a plea to write to Secretary B R Stouffer in South Omaha Nebr. and cites substantial loss payments and earnings. The snippet also references other local notices and quotes social commentary and anecdotes.
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State Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Company of
South Omaha
B. R. Stouffer
Nebr
Africa's Iron Ore Growth Near Pretoria Plant
A new blast furnace near Pretoria marks Africa's iron ore push along the rail line. It will process hematite and magnetite ore with 58 to 62 percent metallic iron and a weekly pig iron capacity of 500 tons. Plans include rolling mills and a steel converting plant as exploration indicates 62 million tons in sight.
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Africa
From
Pretoria
Harper's Week
Local man touts Dodd's Kidney Pills for back pain
Mr. D S Colson of Mineral Idaho says he cured severe hip pain and rheumatism after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. He asserts the remedy relieved his pain quickly and claims it also treats Bright's Disease Diabetes Dropsy and rheumatism nationwide.
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Mineral
Idaho
D. S. Colson
Colson
Dodd
Mr. Colson
Bright
Van Vieck Gland Remedy ads and social quips
An assortment of ads claims Van Vieck Gland Remedies cure chronic and nervous diseases with nearly 200 patients in Geneva and Vin Minden, plus daily Nebraska clinics. A comic line mocks social climbers and notes Pine's Cure as a top cough remedy from Minneapolis praise given on January 6, 1900.
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van Vieck
Geneva
Vin Minden
Fairmount
Nebraska
Eee
van Vieck Gland Remedy Co
Kansas City
Pine
J. W. O'Barsn
Third Ave
Minneapolis
Mian
Millionaire's Italian Marbles Highlight in Brooklyn Life
In Brooklyn Life a reader remarks on Henry Wiggins and his marble collection. He is praised for owning what is described as one of the finest Italian marble ensembles in the bull world, reflecting a long time fascination with marbles.
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Mandy
Henry Wiggins
Brooklyn Life
London Clearing House Trading Declines in Latest Report
The London Bankers Clearing House shows exchanges from Jan 1 to the latest date totalled 7 019 245 000 dollars, down 172 820 000 dollars or 24 percent from last year.
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London Bankers’ Clearing House
Trial Defiance Starch Promised For Housewife
An appeal urges housewives to try Defiance Cold Water Starch claiming superiority and value. The ad notes a 10 cent package contains 16 ounces compared with 12 ounces in rival brands, arguing quality and quantity prove Defiance will win repeat use.
Defiance Starch and Household Remedies Advertisements
A fragmented ad blurb promotes Wiggle-Stick Laundry Blue that promises no spills or stains and costs 0 cents plus 20 cents value. also touts a Home treatment for ulcerated forelegs with a no-pay cure period and a Kansas City mail order, along with a claim that Defiance Starch is superior and replacing others.
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van Vieck Grand Remedy Co
Kansas City
Red Cross Ball Blue and Putnam Dye Ad
An old advertisement promotes Red Cross Ball Blue for whitening clothes and Putnam Bdel... blends for carpet use. It touts a large two ounce size and five cent pricing, reflecting era washing products.
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Canada
Western Canada
Timigration
Ottawa
V. Bennett
New York Life
Dasaba
Neb
Saax
Toronto
Lideas Tree Free
L. Douglas
Worto
W.L. Douglas
Pelesotto
Douglas
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
Maas
Stockmens Indemnity Company
Jackson, Mich
Jane
Cuances
J. T. Potter
Seward
California
Bucka&taff Bros
Lincoln
Lewis Binder
Peoria
Commissioner of Pensiones
Butts & Phillips
Ave
Washington, D. C
Ebaeton Board of Trawe
Proiery Netiwka
Katayama
United Mutual Hallsurance Association
Katrina Henderby
Evanston
Peter ( Cartwright Green
Kruger
Boer Republic
Mentone
France
Dom Paul
Acgirl
Renaseer Daine
London Clearing House
Laundry Blie Co
Michigan Street
Chicago
BR. Paxton CO
Pope Blig
Boston
Masa
St. Jacobs
Nsion
John Y.eeeee
Washington, D.C
Jyre
Moose Ees
Anon
Conggeu
Miele
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