Origin of the Grove brand and its pig mascot tale
A curious, perhaps promotional, history of the Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic trademark from Parle Medicine Co of St. Louis. The account links a malarial cure tale to a pig imagery slogan, claiming the phrase “Grove's Tonic makes children as fat as pigs” inspired the brand’s design and boosted sales.
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Parle Medicine Company
St. Louis
Ted le Weeit
Grove
B. W. Grows
Sceiha
Pobljo
Pacis
Tunis
Jamist
Grovn
Romance of a bachelor and bride ends in reunion
A fragmented tale recalls a 19th century matchmaking scheme where a bachelor and a girl pursued by a cruel separation finally reunite. Advertisements and letters spanned years as families arranged a suitable partner, until the pair met again and began life together at home with friends.
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Bachtal
Jane
Ms. Squiers
Mr. Hankin
Eight Drowned When Iron Ore Barge Sinks Near Erie
A gale sank the iron ore barge Posies near Erie at 4 am Sunday, eight men died including Captain John Bridge of Cleveland, Seaman Robert Wood, Es Kelly of Port Austin, Cook Mrs May of Detroit, and two unknown deck hands. The ship carried 1 368 tons of freight with Captain Ashley aboard. wreck details indicate 50 feet aft and losses occurred while others watched throughout the night.
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Erie
Tee
John Bridge
Cleve
Robert Wood Andes Kelly
Port Austin
Mrs May
Detroit
Dames
Cleveland
du Vath
Borie Sith
Ashley Orn
Sala
Biscuit Trusts and Medicine Claims Stir Debate
An error prone notice extols Stuart's Dyspepsia tablets as a remedy for indigestion and stomach trouble claiming rapid digestion and improved appetite. It criticizes common reda usage and warns that soda remedies may mask illness while potentially worsening conditions. Dr. Haclandteen is cited for recurrence and the alleged cure.
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Commah Ste Tall Risht
Indlemenaibi
Foda
Reda
Danater
Drusside Unter
Stuart
Disceqele
Bers
Deepep
Harbor Storm Claims Loss of Crew and Vessel
A convoy faced a heavy harbor storm where a ship named Grew Gresent Garret sank after a lantern was seen on its forecastle. The line parted as she went down and no one survived the extreme seas. Survivor recalls attempting rescue but weather prevented any chance of life.
Emma Goldman Accuses Paris Police of Suppressing Propaganda
Emma Goldman, after returning to New York from visits with anarchist groups in England and France, claims Paris police halted an international anarchist congress, drove leaders from the city, and that socialists were dominated by rich influence. She also blames English apathy for the spread of propaganda and notes a secret congress and preparations prior to the disruption.
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Paris
New York
the Times Sayat
Emma Goldmen
England
France
Varios
Miss Goldman
Chanting a Psalm as Head Brought to Block
A fragmentary account describes a figure chanting verses from a psalm before his head rested on the chopping block and a woman and boy were later killed. Details are garbled, but the text references condemnation and executions associated with the scene.
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Philip ueHund
Queksund
Viena
Band Now Has a Home at 4223 Kansas Avenue
Pref Jackson establishes headquarters for the Twenty third regiment band at 422 Kansas Avenue. Leader Professor George W Jacks has leased the space, fitted a stage, and will give regular concerts. Front rooms carpeted and furnished for parlor and reception rooms, with decorations underway.
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Pref Jackson
Kansas Avenue
George W. Jacks
Twenty-third Regiment
Orner to Assist Fagan in Probate Office Change
Probate Judge Elect appoints Theo F Orner Gruner as clerk in J Hudson state printer office. The announcement notes Orner Gruner will assist Fagan in the probate department and outlines a staff transition.
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Sam Garrard
W.F Fagen
Theo. F.orner Gruner
J. Hudson
Stats
Mel Mlean Dead Mrs Dewey's Mother Passes Away
The article reports the death of Mrs. McLean, mother of John J. McLean, noting her ties to Admiral Dewey and a long-ago native of a coastal region. It mentions a brief obituary with references to Cincinnati and Washington, and references to a veteran era and a short illness.
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Mel
Lean
Mrs. Dewey
Ras Megton
Mars
John J. Dmelean
Cincinnati
Shaeiter
Sinner Melee
Admiral Dewey
McLean
Aching
Eas
Denmark Minister Tours Ban Francken Dees of Los Angeles and New Orleans
A Danish minister conducted a regional tour visiting leaders in Los Angeles and New Orleans to discuss cultural exchanges and economic cooperation. The mission included meetings with city officials and business figures to promote collaboration and joint projects.
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Denmark
Ban Francken Dees
Los Angeles
New Orleans
Betts Wins Primary To Represent Thirty-eighth District
J B Betts councilman defeated M B Boiman president of the Commercial club for the nomination in the Thirty-eighth district to fill the vacancy from H C Safford s death. The primaries were held Saturday 2 to 7 pm. Betts carried wards and precincts, with notable county and city political maneuvering influencing results. The Populists nominated Frank Collins and Democrats debated fusion, ending with Betts vs Collins as opponents.
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J.B. Betts
M. ©. Boiman
Commercial Club
H .C. Safford
Holmas
Pee
Ee Sermedvert
Hazen
Aaron Jetmure
Snp- Peeters Ies
Holman
Betts
Holmann
Actinn
Collins
Henry Steele
Curtis
Shawnee
Hollan
Pieczed
J. R. Barton
Wile Tile
Barton Bimsit
Dave Mulvane
Frank Grimes
John Tmiciev
Navy dispatch lists ships bound for the Philippines voyage
New York December reports five small cockle ships and a flotilla to sail toward the Philippines. The squadron includes the Wompatuck and Vicksburg with Anapolis, Piscataqua, and Frolic. Rear Admiral Remey orders patrols, inspection this week, and immediate commissioning if fit. Commander Karl Rohrer will lead as senior officer from Hampton Roads.
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New York
Remey
Board of Inspection
Karl Rohrer
Hampton Hoats
Ancapolis
Vicksburg
Piscataqua
Brown
Suantiago
Guintanamo
H. M. Hanna
Hanns
Enki
Unclear Ocean Route Plan Mentioned with Fleet Movements
Fragmented OCR describes twelve hours of work for crew aboard vessels with limited coal capacity. Plan involves moving ships along the Atlantic to Bermuda San Juan Barbadoes and Gibraltar then to the Mediterranean with stops near the Bouroij coast and Mani. Commander Rohrer and Admiral Remey are noted in the report.
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Bermudas
San Juac
Puerto 3
Barbadoes
Gibraltar
Buroj
Soeanal
Mani
Rohrer
Remey
Teeeee
Man on Track Shows Duty Before Death on Fast Mail
A St Louis traveling man recounts an event on a Santa Fe fast mail to Kansas City. An Irishman on the track halted the speeding train by staying in place to stop it, despite being struck and thrown 60 feet. He claimed a gang urged him to keep the train moving to not slow the line. he survived with injuries and is hailed for duty.
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Mike McTane
St Louis
Bante Fe
Kansas City
Tim
Stanlly
Dramatic tale of a young wife and linked fates
A brisk two act drama set in New York life contrasts a slum den with affluent society. Douglas adopts his dissolute nephew causing clash with the heir and a famed burglar gang. The young bride unknowingly reconnects with her past as Charles Clemens’s path crosses hers again.
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J. K. Tillotson
New York
York
Baxter
Douglas
Clarence
Charles Ce
Den
Oliver Twist
Pazin’s
Gtgarv
Clarence Douglas
Charles Clemens
Belne
Severs
Cong
J.K. Tillotson
Missouri Pacific No. 2 Leaves KC for St Louis
Missouri Pacific Lines No 2 departs Kansas City at 9 50 a m as a solid vestibuled train to St Louis. It includes a smoking car day coaches reclining chair car and Pullman parlor car with free seating. Connections at St Louis Union Depot link to eastern lines for New York and Atlantic coast points.
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Kansas City
St. Louis
St. Louis Union Depot
Eastern Lines
New York
Atlantic Coast
New York Sights Rise as Stage Thrills Enthrall Audiences
The scene in New York shifts to a thriving theater season with Beasey style applause and dramatic curtain closings signaling strong audience engagement. Frank Tannehill appears with Why Smith Left Home, while Al H. Wilson stars in The Watch on the Rhine under Measra. Tule and Sidney FS promote a lively Crawford program. Wilson delivers songs and acting, backed by a capable cast staged by Yai and Elis with electric and mechanical effects promising a superb show. Evening promises intense interest and pure dramatic art for all.
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New York
Beasey
Frank Tannehill
Smith
al H. Wilson
Measra
Chas H. Tule
Sidney FH
Rye
Crawford
Wilson
Unis
Yai
Elis
Adhar
Real Estate Transfers Listed with Names and Prices
Real estate transfers show multiple transactions including Chas F Siero to Emma Davis for 140 dollars, Esther A. Secret to Enna Davis for 1 dollar, Worrall to McLahan for 244 dollars, and John H. Zirkle to J Z Howe for 1200 dollars. Other entries reference transfers involving William Crooks, Walter Hay, J B Martin, and Addie Me Chiens, across various plots and streets with varied prices and lot numbers.
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Chas
Teene Davis
Chas F. Spencer
Ana
Flower
F. Libby
Res
Flower and
Walter O. Hay
Pulk St. Gould’s
J. B. Martin
Mary Doran
Western Ave
Wat
EB. Snexidy
J. Z Howe
M. Thompson
Kansas City and Return Fare on The Great Hock Island Route
Tickets on sale December 19 with travel to Kansas City and return by December 31. Three plyers between Tyne and Kansas City offered by local time card. Drugs and epoche r76 cents.
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Kansas City
Great Hock Island
Vth
Tyne
Rock Island
Topeka
Kapase
Futurity of 1903 Prize Boost Spurs Turf History
New York December 10 The Futurity race on American turf stands as the richest in the country with a purse around 75 000 for the first running in 1888. The event attracts top thoroughbreds, two year olds, and high stakes on the long history of the Futurity. Past winners include Domino and Butterflies among others with varying values shown in yearly purses and notable bidders.
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New York
Rccount
Hemebey
Potonne
Ogden
Ballyhoo Bay
Salvation Army Plans Christmas Dinner for NYC Poor
In New York on Christmas Day the Salvation Army will provide dinner for 8,000 to 16,000 poor residents with un cooked meals prepared and distributed from Sadlmes Shuare Garden. A post dinner program includes entertainment and a performance of The Passion. Tucker will preside over the gathering.
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Salvation Army
New York
Tucker
Colorado Flyer Misspelled Route Marks Topeka Stop
A garbled flyer from Topeka lists a route with a 189 cent fare and mentions colored springs and a clock. It notes contact at Keene's on Kansas Avenue and references Davis' eacyh at French water colors and new past.
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Topeka
Call
Keene's
Kansas Avenue
Ae Sone Davis
Eaohy
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