Peruna touted to aid chronic dyspepsia and laxative changes
A fragment from a period notice recounts Mittie Huffaker of Columbia Tennessee praising Peruna for years of dyspepsia and near bed confinement before success with the tonic. An editorials‑style aside mentions revised formula adding a laxative. the text closes with fragmented social chatter about modern life and a new girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ers
Mittie Huffaker
IR. R. No
Columbia
Tenn
Anes
Peruna
Hanrsrax
Gambling Rule Break In A Secret Club
A group of four club members defy a strict rule by planning a low-stakes card game in a private room. An old servant recalls one rule they've never violated, the prohibition on gambling tips to servants, highlighting a rare concession in the club's long history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Supreme Court on Trespassers in Northwestern rail case
The Supreme Court reversed a jury verdict against Northwestern Railroad in Graham v. Northwestern, ruling Graham a trespasser after attempting to board a moving passenger train. The court remanded for a new trial, stating the railroad owed no duty to a trespasser in danger. Also covered are Iowa Democratic state convention plans for Waterloo August 7 and related political staffing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Des Molnee
Graham
North- Western Railroad
Boon
Railroad Corporation
Tiles
Monroe County
Simon
Chusias
Waterloo
D. W. Camilton
Sigourney
Joan P. Reese
Timers’ Organization
Iowa
Jerry B. Sullivan
Cumming
Itis
C. I. Bronson
Manchester
Weaver
J L. Parsons
Joli T. Mennison
Martin J. Wate
Wate
Congress
Cedar Rapids
Shaver
Commercial Club
Des Moines
Walt I. Butler
Savery Hotel
WW. Miller
Waverly
State Committee
Steve Morrisey
Harlan
GL. Caswell
Denison
J. B. Romans
Iglviet
Aus
Chit Hamilton
W. D. Jamison
Shenandoah
W. 8. Clark
Pocahontas
HL. A. Nash
Perry
J. J. Mc Mahon
Toledo
Pan Bringolt
D. W
Iowa Grain Dealers’ Association
A. Auditeriumn
George A. Wells
Omaha
Kansas City
Atlantic Coast
Wells
Clothes and uniform effect on conduct in a moral note
A fragment discussing how clothing shapes behavior and social influence, from fashion to uniformed figures. It cites a proverb about a bushman and a naughty girl in Sunday clothes, then pivots to a quack note about deafness and a patent remedy claim, ending with an aside about microbes on doorknobs in hymn books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison
Bert
Archengela
Gentlemien
Pit
Blackguard
Fragmented Readings Offer Quips and Ads From Era
A jumble of ad blurbs and quips references health cures and political humor. Garbled lines mention Uncle Bill, Garfield, and Benthlaf Syrup for teething, with moral quips about handling trouble and campaigns.
Are You Tired Nervous and Sleepless Promises of Cure
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for nervousness and sleeplessness, claiming it nourishes nerves with pure blood and avoids alcohol. It touts lasting vitality, cites lack of alcohol as safer, and notes endorsements by medical authorities. Also promotes related products and a free booklet via stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Garden Medical Discovery
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Piarca
Cordial Invitation to Working Girls by Mrs Pinkham
Miss Berront recounts how Mrs Pinkham offers advice and Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to working girls facing female disorders. The letter from Abby I Barrows of Nelsonville praises the remedy for nervousness headaches back pain and irregular periods and urges correspondents to seek Mrs Pinkham's guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Berront
Mrs. Pink
Lydia EB
Pinkham
Misa Abby I. Barrows
Nelsonville
Athens Co
Ohio
Lydia
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Mrs. Huffak
Slub Bervitor
Dodds
South Dakota
Pat A. Thaey
South
Sunaple
Dali
Hoolwand Oh Gullivan
Neinton
Sell Lion
Crock
Governor Cummins
Gram & Parole
W. C. Rogers
Bert Forney
Council Alutts
Rogers
Barrier
Connell Pints
Clinton
Trogers
George Burkier
Jerry Dolan
Mike Conroy
Murphy
Bulida
Musla
Helgit
TF. M. Hubbell
Yan Peoure
Chamberlain Hotel
Audubon Societies
New York
United States
State Society For the Prevention
B. J. Slevens
Sernegs
Keokuk
J.C. Mmmert
Atlantic
E. B. Dorr
Botee
Washington
G. 5. Robinson
State Board of Control
L. G. Rinne
Stevens
L. A. Thomas
Red Oak
State Medical Society
National Association of Letter Carrere
Matt Crocker
Council Bluffs
J.A. Ruston
Treseurer
Allen
Lown Falla
At. Arme
Linton
Ottumwa
Dart
Tosa
Tha Amr
Fred. Goa
J. Cheney & Clo
Toleda
Ata
Chicago Herald
Mara Yo Eo
Bill
Garfield
Childran
Lane
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Soc
Tower
A, Lion OF the Fish Ie
Lula Berry
Farmington, Ark
Cardus
St. Louis
Dallas
Ft. Worth
Waco
Houston
Galveston
San Antonio
Corpus Christi
Boon Davies
ST. George
Courierly
Citizens Row’ Bank
Bps
On Time
N. U
R. Paxton CO
Boston
Masts
Bullfrog Independence
Bullfrog
Nevada
Woart
Ladvise
L. L. Lucas
Onl City
W. L. Douglas
Wendy Fay
W. EL. Douglas
Brockton
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