Remedy for maternity dangers fades in pseudo medical ad
An ad extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for childbirth pain and maternal risk. It cites a woman from Seapasw, praising relief from labor pains and sleep loss, and claims the remedy prevents danger and pain. It also promotes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for constipation with no griping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutmia
Itv
Willa
Sidasw
Amis
Cate
Seaptoa
Thoes
Elgikt
Goalleu
Oaly
Saloon wanderer Berry fined in St Louis court
James Berry the professional hobo, recently freed from a New York inheritance, drunkenly disrupted St Louis traffic and court. Judge Peabody fined him $20 for his behavior after Berry argued and flashed a revolver at Union Station and the Four Courts, prompting further disorder as he sought bail and a safe place to sleep.
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St. Louis
James Berry
New York
Orying
Ima
Berry
St. Nicholas Hotel
Four Courts
Dover
Pribe
Judee Peabody
Lavine
Charce
Gerry
Jefferson Davie Storts
Stori
Peabody
Storts
Peary
Ber
Judes Peabody
Storrs
Couser
Jase Peabody
Bet Ty
Storis
Cap
Jim Berry
Herry
Union Station
Kiely
Jeff Sterts
O'Malley
Reservoi Park
George Sippel
House of Delecates
St. Nicholas
Rann
Hike & Mus
Jim Crouin
Btors
Court House
Cronin's Place
Twelfth
Welnie Streets
Cronin's
St. Nichohie
Crown
Salutas
Forest Park
Noted Hobo Claims Record After Thirty Years of Freedom
A Blount Vernon resident describes his thirty years as a hobo, telling reporters he has avoided police trouble despite roaming and spending time in St. Louis while his parents are not discussed. He commits to spending time and money in Blount Vernon and defends his wandering lifestyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blount Vernon
St. Louis
Colonists From Africa Return Amid Liberia Suffering
Philadelphia reports recount harsh conditions for African colonists returning from Liberia aboard the Pennland. Survivors describe deaths among those sent from the southern states on the Laurada and claim many colonists were lured into the interior and killed. Mrs Fangie Cromer and seven grandchildren are named among the returns, with her daughter dying in Monrovia March 1 from medical neglect.
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Liberia
Philadelphia
Liverpool
American Line
Pennland
Monravia
Africa
Amope
Fangie Cromer
Cromer
Monrovia
Manson
United States
Beltish Buy Canneries in British Columbia Sale
Vancouver reports that Beltish and A.B. Trae group plans sale of 15 salmon canneries to an Engsten syndicate. The deal excludes Bell-Teving holdings, giving British capitalists control of BC salmon canning with stable management to push higher prices in global markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B. C
Smy A—A. PB. Traesent
Engsten
Bell-Teving
British Columbia
Girl Awakes After 144 Hours Sleep In Syracuse
Florence Weinheimer, a 14 year old girl from Syracuse New York, slept for 144 hours then awoke last Tuesday evening about 8 o clock. She dressed and joined her family for supper, claiming no memory of the interval and puzzling doctors who say she was conscious part of the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Florence Weinheimer
Reasons Why Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
The ad touts a remedy claimed to give instant relief for stomach pain and colic and cholera morbus, cure chronic diarrhoea, prevent bilious colic, and be dependable in bowel complaints with no bad effects. It promotes 15 and 50 cent sizes, lists Buffalo and Boston as markets, and advertises a tourist brochure and routes via the Lakes Shore line with schedules and free material on request. It also mentions lumber and shingles at W. I. Miller's yard.
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Chamberlain
Buffalo
New York
Boston
New England
Pelsts
Shore & Michigan Southern Ry
Chicago
Chewstatiqna Leke
B. P. Humphrey
T. PA
Hans City
C. KK. Wiber, AG
Pla
Imported seeds bring pests to American farms
A Washington report to Secretary Wilson details how imported seeds carry weed and pest seeds such as Russian thistle, Canada thistle, wild mustard, and plantain. It notes vast shipments of grass and clover seed carry contaminants, and outlines seed control stations in Europe and the U.S. testing millions of seeds to prevent spread and protect domestic agriculture.
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Washington
Wilson
United
America
Europe
Agricultural Department
Haes
Ieel
Eavi
Kensington
Mad
Jin
Salvage of Old Liquor Recovered by U S Marshal
United States Marshal Alco ot Tuckerton recovered nearly 400 barrels of wine and brandy stored by wreckers at West Creek and Beach Haven. A man at Tuckerton posted a 3000 bond to ensure delivery on demand, while some wreckers hid liquor in sand dunes. Some demanded 10 per barrel salvage before yielding.
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Mt. Holly
Toly
United States
Alco
Tuckerton
West Creek
Beach Haven
St Tuckerton
Don’t Stop Tobacco Commercial Advertisement
An old advertisement promotes Bacocuro as a medical cure for the tobacco habit. The copy claims it is vegetable and harmless, claims a written guarantee to cure any case, and lists prices from fifty cents to five dollars with refunds. It directs readers to write for testimonials and a free booklet from Eureka Cacevesl jo Cy Crosse in Wit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka Cacevesl
Jo Cy Crosse
Congress Weighs Special Currency Commission Next Week
Washington July 3 The president seems inclined to send a special message urging creation of a currency commission but faces stiff opposition from financial advisers and silver senators. Indianapolis executives consider withdrawing the request and presenting conclusions through the press. Also an advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for female complaints and general weakness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
White House
McKinley
Canton
Indianapolis
House
Senate
Telter
Gate
Gaze
H. H. Hana
Gage
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Wide Skin Cure
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as best for cats bruises sores ulcers rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Price is 25 cents per box and sold by J K Jones in Fifth.
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Bucklen
J. K. Jones
Topeka Fire Alarm Key and Street Chart Fragment
Fragment of Topeka street and Fire Station list with numerous street pairs and stations noted, mixed with ad copy for De Witte Witch Hazel Salve and a testimonial by G. W. Stansfield of 32 Kansas Avenue. Contains numerous misreadings and unclear items.
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Morse
Jackson Streets
Kansas Avenue
Rurroad Street
Gordon and Taylor
Laurent and
Harrison Street
Grant Street
Topeka Avenue
Topeka
Fourth Street
Kiinsax Avenue
Second Street
Monroe and
Kloor Streets
Kerans Avenue
Garfield Street
Kansas and
Tenth Avenues
Thirteenth St
Auchid Avenues
Crane and
Agama
Lake Street
Sixth Avenue
Topeka Avenues
Fourth
Taylor Streets
Twelfth
van Buren
Eleventh Streets
Twelfth Streets
Budd Avenue
Buchanan Street
Thirteenth
Lane
Morris Avenue
Seventh
Lane Street
Third Street
Quincy Street
Crane Street
Eleventh
Munroe
Tenth Avenue
Lewrenen Street
Lafayette Streets
Klein
Beward Avenues
Ani College
Eollege Avensen
John Gruin
Zenesville
G. W. Stansfield
Kanses Avenue
Difference Between Wheels Baffles Buyer in 1896 and 1897
A New York Sunday Journal quote outlines a buyer's questions about two bicycle models from 1896 and 1897. The salesman confirms identical frames tires hubs and chains. the only difference cited is a fifty dollar price gap.
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New York Sunday Journal
The Oriental Scorches and Social Snippets
A collage of witty quotes and jokes from various papers including New York Sunday World and Chicago Tribune. Humorous exchanges cover marriage, manners, and clever wordplay with brief jokes about barbers, trains, seaside costumes, and secret societies.
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New York Sunday World
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W. B. Wane
Brockton
Wass
Arthur Massey
Telechone
Modern
Topeka Steam Laundry
Eagle's
Hobo
Rich
Chicago Board OF Trade
Furnise
Beltish
Frazar River
Miller's
Jersaymen
Francis
Santa Fe
Polis
Stansfield
Fifth Street
Darwin
New York Press
Indianapolis Journal
Clevelagh Ler
Gus
Chelly
Bertie
Miss Goodly
Johnny
Johnny Wise
Wigley
Boston Transcript
Gabler
Chicago Tribune
Bradfield Raguiater Co
Atlante, Ge
B. Hayden
Keuses Ave
Mall NO Chemical CO
Reet
CITT
Vogenitz
S'Atyatr
Eas
Uy Swift & Holliday
Watherton
Hal Snow
Ise Fonen Arnold& Son
ST. Louis Rug CO
E. Topeka Carpet Cleaning Works
Indian Territory
J. Bradley
Mer
Mireet
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