Fibroid Tumors Cured by Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
Two letters from Boston area women claim successful treatment with Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for fibroid tumors and female trouble. The first letter from Mrs. Hayes describes long medical treatment with pain and swelling. the second from Mrs. Massey (Mrs. F. Hares) reports full recovery and walking miles. The ad-style text urges trial and offers $6000 forfeitable proof of genuineness.
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Bo 1
Hayes
Dudley St
Roxburs
Boston, Mass
Mas.s. F. Hares
Roxbury
Boston
Mass
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders promoted by nurse at New York Children's Home
Claims show the powders cure constipation feverishness bad stomach teething disorders and worm infections with over 30 000 testimonials. Ad suggests purchase at druggists for 2 cents with a free sample and a mailed address. The closing line urges timing for action.
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Mother Gray
New York
LeRoy
All Up-to-Date Housekeepers Use Red Cross Ball Blue
Consumers urged to use Red Cross Ball Blue for clean pleasant smelling laundry. The ad claims it keeps clothes bright and fresh like new and directs readers to purchase at local grocers.
Baltimore Fire Devours District Blazing for Hours
Chronicle of Baltimore's devastating blaze reports unlimited water, 18 fire companies, and nine sent home as 2,500 buildings across 75 blocks burned. Loss exceeds likely 100 million dollars with Commercial district ruined. Fire raged 28 hours near Fayette Gay Lombard and surrounding areas.
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Edie Baea
Horton
Baltimore Fire Companies
Chester and Almond
New York
Baltimore
Liberty Street
Smith’s
Frederick
Lone
Einion
Lexington
Assessment law stands on special taxes for public improvements
Chief Justice Holcomb delivers the opinion in Davis C John v Cornel from Douglas County. The ruling upholds the validity of special assessments for sewer construction when the board of equalization follows statutory procedure. It finds that a uniformity defect is not fatal if the board properly assesses all benefited real estate by frontage and the process remains open and reviewable.
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Board of Equalization
Holcomb
Davis
C. John
W. J. Cornel
Douglas
Protest from Chicago Schools Over College Entry for Undergraduates
Superintendent E G Cooley and the Chicago high school board protest to presidents and faculty of eleven western universities about admitting high school pupils with insufficient credits to play on varsity teams. They argue colleges lure students from high schools by athletic prospects, urging scrutiny of scholarship standards. Colleges named include Chicago, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, Notre Dame, Northwestern, Wisconsin, and Purdue.
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G. Cooley
Chicago
High- School Board of Control
University of Chicago
University of Ilinois
University of Indiana
University of Michigan
University of Iowa
University of Nebraska
University.of Minnesota-university of Notre Damme
Northwestern University
University of Wisconsin
Purdue University
Injunction Blocks Mardi Gras Scalpers in New Orleans
Judge Parlange of the U S District Court in New Orleans issued an injunction against scalpers to prevent cutting rates during Mardi Gras. The federal action targets unlawful ticket scalping and seeks to curb inflated prices and deceptive practices around events.
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Parlange
New Orleans
William Bramwell Powell Dead at Mount Vernon Home
William Bramwell Powell an author and pioneer of the modern public school system died at his Mount Vernon home New York. He began as a teacher in Illinois and served as superintendent of schools in Washington DC for fifteen years.
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William Bramwell Powel
New York
Mount Vernin
Ilinois
Washington, D.C
Rag Picker Nelson Parton Dies in Lyon Mass Fire
Nelson Parton a rag picker died in a Lyons Massachusetts fire. His body lay in a bed of rags he collected and slept on for years. He narrowly escaped mob violence after expressing joy at President Lincoln's assassination and later made a public retraction.
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Nelson Parton
Lyon
Mass
Parton
Tincoln
Subcommittee wraps up Chicago convention prep plans
The national Republican committee subcommittee finishing its work in Baltimore will convene in Chicago around March 20 to continue preparations for the June 21 convention. They detail seating plans for the Coliseum with elevated platforms for key officers and space for 460 distinguished guests plus a 230 seat press area. Press seats are limited to reporters telegraphing convention progress.
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National Republican Committee
Chicago
Indiana
Rob, Schneider
Nebraska
W. F. Stone
Maryland
National Committee
Sergeant At Arms Stone
Custom House
Baltimore
Nebraska rifle clubs to aid in range selection
Adjutant General Culver asks Nebraska National Guard units to help pick rifle ranges for summer practice and to cooperate in target practice. Civilian rifle clubs may attend the national tourney in New Jersey next summer with many individual and team prizes. The guard will send a 12 man team to compete with other states.
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Nebraska
Culver
Nebraska National Guard
War, Department
New Jersey
National Guard
United States
Regular Army
New Postmasters and Rural Route Appointments in Nebraska
Representative Hinshaw recommends Harvey Davis as postmaster at Ruby Seward County Neb replacing H E Sunderman who resigned William H Cronk appointed postmaster at Alta Valley County Neb replacing B Jones who resigned Rural carrier routes set to begin March 1 Lexington Route 3 Edward J Duryee carrier Julia Duryee substitute Clay Center Route 2 John W French carrier William B French substitute Pilger Route Noel Sydney OW Morton carrier Henry Church substitute
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Hinshaw
Harvey Davis
Ruby
Seward ‘County
Neb
H. E. Sunderman
Wiliam
Clay
Raoute No. 2
John W. French
Carrier
Wiliam B. French
Ee Pilger
Noel Sydney
OW. Morton
Henry Church
Protege of W. J. Bryan Plans Return to Japan
Yamashita Yashuro, a Japanese student at the University of Nebraska and Bryan’s protégé, will graduate with a master’s degree at mid winter and return to Japan for a career in politics. He notes his intention to devote his life to improving conditions for his people.
Dakota Steamer Launch Amid Buzzing cheers and salutes
The Dakota steamer of the Great Northern Steamship Co. was launched at Groton Connecticut by sponsor Miss Mary Flemington Ellendale North Dakota. Governor Chamberlain President James J Hill and Northern Pacific officials attended the christening with about 5000 spectators and a chorus of whistles.
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Dakota
Great Northern Steamship Company
Eastern Shipbuilding Company
Groton
Conn
Mary Flemington
Ellendale
N. D
Governor Chamberlain
James J. Hill
Northern Pacific Steamship Company
Board of Trade of
Minneapolis and St. Paul
Fourth District Convention Call in Nebraska
The Fourth congressional district committee met at the Republican state committee rooms in Lincoln and issued a call for a convention at York on March 23. It is the first fixed date for a congressional convention, with most districts planning to hold theirs before the state convention on May 18.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
York
Vet Slang and Speech Patterns Highlight Dialect Use
A brief note examines how early American speech shows casual contractions and phonetic spellings such as sa and jt. Scholars discuss regional variation and the influence of veteran vocabularies on everyday language.
Peruna Cure Praised by Noted Endorsers Across States
A collage of testimonials extols Peruna's grip on health. James R. Guill of Omaha and Abraham Lincoln’s relative Silas Lincoln share praise, while Alice M Dressler and Jean Cowgill report regained strength after using Peruna. A Southern judge and other readers claim improved vitality and recovery from catarrh and grip.
La grippe epidemic grips all classes and Marv Weinberger case
An essay on la grippe describing it as a universal epidemic that spares no class or nationality and noting Peruna as claimed relief. A testimonial from Marv Weinberger of Westerlo Albany County New York describes a severe grippe attack followed by nerve issues and unsuccessful physician treatment.
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Mrav- Fred
Weinberger
Westerlo
Albany County
N. Y
Des Moines Sister Superior Inherits $15 Million Estate
Sister Philomena and two Davenport siblings are slated to inherit a vast fortune traced to John McCormick of Melbourne Australia. The late uncle left gold mines, sheep ranches, and other properties, with McCormick kin still sought by Melbourne authorities decades later.
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Philomena
Mercy “Hospital of
Des Moines
Australia
John McCormick
Melbourne
John
Henry
McCormick
Ireland
Germantown
Mary
Keating
Davenport
Mary’ Keating
Physician Endorses Grape-Nuts as Brain and Digestive Aid
A Los Angeles physician with forty years of experience extols Grape-Nuts and Postum in place of coffee, saying the foods support general health, brain function, and digestion. He recommends them to patients and notes personal use for mental work while traveling. Strong endorsements from doctors bolster the claim.
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Los Angeles
Postum Co
Battle” Creek
Mich
Wellville
Grocers with Defiance Starch stock refuse sale
Some grocers say they do not keep Defiance Starch in stock though they hold 12 68 brands claiming they cannot sell to a customer who has used the 16 oz package for game money.
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Defiance
Red Cross Ball Blue ad line from old grocery shelf
A brief grocery ad touts Red Cross Ball Blue product “Should be in every home” with price hints like large or small package. The ad ends with a wry quip about businesswomen neglecting to curl their hair.
Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Medicine Ad
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee if they fail to cure a cold. It markets Lewis' Single Binder cigars and a factory claim about high grade tobacco. Seed company offers catalogs and farm seed samples in exchange for stamps, citing crops like Victoria Rape and fodder plants.
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Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Defiance Starch Promises Bigger 16 oz Packages
When a grocer lacks Defiance Starch the ad urges him to stock up to 12 oz. sales and warns Defiance offers 16 oz per package for the same price as 12 oz. This claim positions Defiance as superior value in cold water starch.
Putnam Faceless Dyes Color More Goods per Package
Faceless dye offers a higher color yield per package than rival brands. The market seeks stronger pigments that cover fabrics with fewer coats, attracting shoppers looking for value and consistency in color results.
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Putnam
Defiance St rch ne thank ible with any per brand end ne-third more for some money
Fragmentary text discusses durability and stability of a product or brand with phrases on lasting quality and value. It includes unclear references to self interest and economic terms, forming a vague, disjointed note.
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Ible
Resolution Makers Face Truth About Commitments
A reflective note argues that only people who avoid making goals avoid failure, while those who pledge resolutions often fail to follow through. It emphasizes honesty about intentions and the difficulty of maintaining new commitments.
Salter Reed Co offers 10,000 plant seed catalog deal
The John A Salter Reed Co of La Crosse Wisconsin advertises a catalog and seed offer featuring 1000 cabbages 2000 carrots 2000 celery 1000 lettuce 1000 onions 1000 radishes and flowers with up to 10 000 plants total for 16 cents postage plus 20 cents for Berliner Cauliflower CW N UD.
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la Crosse
Wis
Berliner Caulifower
CW. N. UD
Allen's Foot-Ease Offers Lasting Comfort Claims
The ad states years of foot discomfort were cured by two boxes of Allen's Foot-Ease powder. A notice from Wm. I. Swarmstedt in Washington claims the product brought complete relief and advises purchase from druggists at 250.
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Allen
Wm. I
D.C
Defiance Cold Water Starch Ad Claims Superior Quality
An old advertisement touts Defiance Cold Water Starch as unrivaled in Phenom or Quality, priced at 10 cents for 1 oz while competitors offer 12 oz. packages. The copy emphasizes loyalty to the Defiance brand and urges customers to choose it over others.
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Defiance
Piso’s Cure for Consumption Proven Effective
A reader from Trinity Springs Indiana testifies February 15 1900 that Piso’s Cure for Consumption has no equal for coughs and colds praising its effectiveness.
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Jons F BoYeEn
Trinity Springs
Ind
Teething Syrup Promoted For Children Claims Relief
Fragmentary text advertises Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claiming relief for teething pain wind colic and gut discomfort. It includes phrases about softness and calm but lacks coherent context or verifiable details. The passage reads like an old promotional snippet with inconsistent characters and unrelated lines.
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Chesebrough Mfg. CO
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Peruna
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Abraham Lincoln
Silas
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la Grippe
M—Dressler
N. Bryant Ave
Minneapolis
Minn
Alice M. Dressler
Jean’ Cowgill
Griswold
Troy
Aubrey, Stock Co
Jeat
Cowgill
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Hartywell
H. J. Cross
Hartman
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A. Salzer
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St. Louis
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