Redwood forest gains as future timber source
An article argues California redwoods, and Pacific coast forests, will become primary lumber supplies as Lake States timber wanes. It highlights redwood value for veneers and furniture, its durability outdoors, and calls for fire exclusion and replanting to protect future wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco Alta
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Pacific Coast
Lake States
Baron Munchausen
Europe
Puget Sound
East
Redwood
Humboldt County
False Prophets and a Notable Chicago Wedding
A survey of 18th century revival sects led by Ann Lee and Jehoanna Southcott notes their rise in England and America. It also reports a Chicago wedding of Roland Nickerson and Addie T. Daniels with lavish gifts and a ceremonial private service.
The Pen and the Sword in Public Life
Quotation heavy meditation from Chicago Ledger extols the pen as statesmanship and cultural force. It argues authors, especially women, shape nations beyond military might and reinforces truth as the pen’s enduring power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Ledger
The Weaker Sex Use Favorite Prescription Allegedly
An 1890s note praises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as strengthening women and curing derangements. It claims the medicine “gives tone to the system” and is sold by all druggists. A separate item notes the Chinese population in Honolulu rising while white residents disperse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Giblin
Chicago
McCaine
St. Paul
Startling Weakness and Indiscretions Reported in Ad
The ad warns of bodily decline from indulgence and solitary practices and offers a 10 cent illustrated treatise from the World's Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo. It notes the Seventh Infantry is ordered from Fort Tetten to Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Main Street
Buffalo
N. Y
Seventh Infantry
Fort Tetten
Montana
Early symptoms warn of consumption and remedies advised
The notice describes general debility and lung symptoms as signs of consumption and recommends Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a superior tonic and pectoral. It claims strong purification and restorative effects, sold by druggists worldwide. A 10 cent request is offered for Dr. Pierce's treatise from the World’s Dispensary Medical Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Dispensary Medical Association
Main Street
Buffalo
N. Y
Summer in the Country and Health Remedies
A collage of ads and notes mentions Perry Davis Pain Killer for families in summer, McClane's Oil for rheumatism, Ayer's Ague Cure, Hall's Hair Renewer, and Piso’s Cure. It notes a Huntington business colony plans Oregon land purchases and reports on immigration and university honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Davis
Ayer
Piso
Oldest Grand Army Man John Foss Noted from Sedgwick Post
John Foss of Sedgwick Post No 24 Kansas is identified as the oldest Grand Army man. Born in Leeds Maine in 1800 he enlisted May 1 1864 at Camp One Hundred and Forty second Hindis and mustered out Oct 1865. He had two sons in the Ninety sixth Illinois both members of Sedgwick Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Foss
Sedgwick Post No
Department of Kansas
Leeds
Illinois
Sedgwick Post
Celebrated Vourtaic Bexrs Offered on Trial
An advertisement from Tuer Vouraic Bert Co of Marshall Michigan offers thirty days trial of Celebrated Vourtaic Bexrs and Selectric Appliances for nervous debility vitality and manhood with illustrated pamphlets in sealed envelopes mailed free. Rev L T McKinney nominated for congress by Democrats in New Hampshire first district. A Wilkins of Austin Minnesota reports bed confinement with weakness Brown's Iron Bitters credited with a full recovery restoring health and vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuer Vouraic Bert Co
Marshall, Mich
Rev. L. T. McKinney
Con
New Hampshire
A. Wilkins
Austin
Minn
Brown
Irish Plot Aimed at Joseph Chamberlain and Hartington
Joseph Chamberlain states he has been informed of an Irish plot to murder him and Lord Hartington, signaling concern over security and political tensions in Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Chamberlain
Lord Hartington
Calisava FeRgo-Phosphorated Elixir touted as tonic
Lyon's Patent Heel Stiffener and Caswell Hazard & Co. Calisava elixir marketed as cures and preventives for indgestion fever and intermittent fevers. Pioneer Press notes a case of stubborn Tetter cured with Cole's Nerve Balm after eleven years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon
Caswell Hazard & Co
New York
All Druggista
Tetter
Pioneer Press
Tse
Cole
St. Paul
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Dyspepsia Relief
Advertisements tout Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for dyspepsia and stomach distress. Claims include improved digestion, headache relief, and renewed vigor with patient testimonials from Mus A Nortox in Chicopee Massachusetts and others, priced at $1 per bottle or six for $5. The product is marketed by G I Hood & Co of Lowell Massachusetts with 100 doses per bottle.
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Hood
A. Nortox
Chicopee
Mass
Council Bluffs
Iowa
J. Bi. Mo. Caz
Rochester
G I. Hood & CO
Apothecaries
Lowell
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Lancashire
Ann Lee
Toad Lane
Manchester
Stanley
Lord Jesus
St. John
England
America
Niskenna
Water Vliet
Exeter
London
Shiloh
Christ
New York Telegraph
Roland
Nickerson
Addie T. Danials
Ontario Street
Rider
Ferns
United States
Cleveland
Honolulu
Gen
Lew Wallace
Huntington
Oregon
Washington
AuvLen
J. P. Allen
Gist
Constantinople
Leveland
Oxford
Oliver Wendell, Holmes and
John Bright
Hall
Wren
Pearl Bt
Blominton
Outieura
Porren Dave & CreatTca Co
Boston
Massaca
Ecatto
Duke Soap Co
Minteapoli
D Marsh
Quincy
Bijou Novelty Co
Oshkosh
Wis
Pensions
Siri Claims
M. Sites & Co
A. P. Lacey
Washington, DC. C
Saat
Taxemcee Remupy Company
Lafayette
Joseph Cillotts
L.D
Mits
E. Lim
Guirk
Montgomery Ward & CO
Wabash Avenue
N. W
WHEA
Woodward & Company
Corn Exchange
Minneapolis
J. Tower
Simmons Gt
Reston
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