Elixir of Life Promises Cure All Ails by Dr Kidd
Bizarre advertisement touts a miracle tonic named Elixir of Life by Dr James William Kidd of York Wayne Indiana. It claims to cure lameness blindness heart disease lung ailments and many other conditions with a free trial offer sent by return mail to prove its miraculous efficacy. The piece cites testimonials of patients who walked without crutches and recovered from long standing ailments, urging readers to request the remedy at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James William
Ridd
Irwin Cooly
Thor
Cain
Suiders McComas
Leavenworth
Blyclaim
Circleville
Teckente
That Old Times of Kansas and Tom Anderson's tale
A fragmentary reminiscence recounts 19th century Kansas frontier life from 1856 through statehood. Major Thomas J. Anderson of Topeka, early settlers in Circleville and Grasshopper Falls, clashes over slavery, John Brown's raid, the 1859 Wyandotte era conventions, the Civil War, and women’s sacrifices shaping Kansas during state making.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Anderson
Topeka
Tom Anderson
Mitter Anderson
Ris
Fatie
Haneas
Cow Creek
Salta
Holkon
Calhoun County
Grasshopper Falls
John Brown
Missouri
Tee Panne
Prasbal
Brown
Territory
Kansas
Holton
Father
Astmore
Drum Star
Wather
Free State
Lawrence
Lincoln
Congress
Ohio
Senate
Kaunas
Missouri River
Nero
Union Arty
Julie
Great American Desert
Western Desert
Texaa
Kansas Emigration and the Making of a Free State
Major Anderson recalls May 39, 1854 as a pivotal date in U S history when the Kansas Nebraska bill stirred a north south clash over free or slave territory. He details leaving Iowa City with oxen and wagon to reach Kansas, enduring malaria and hardship, teaching locally, and witnessing a community forming with mills, a school, a church, and early governance as settlers sought a free state.
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Anderson
Kansas
Nebraska
Franklin Pieter
United States
Grantak Appe
Kansans
Towa
Missouri
Sitte
Missouri River
St. Joseph
Grasdhopper Falls
Volker Falls
Delaware ‘Truat
Osawkie
Sackertee
Kaneas
Kaneas and Kidjed Anth
Rexford
Rave
Towart
Ube Irce
Sapulpa
Indian Territory
Co. P. Johnson
James Donohue
Kansas City
Pass
Smiths Green Mountain Renovator advertised in Vermont period style
An old time advertising claim touts Smiths Green Mountain Renovator as a universal cure for blood and organ ailments. The copy markets 25 years of family medicine from Old Vermont and promises a money back guarantee if no benefit, noting sole agency rights.
Smith's Green Mountain Renovator Praised in Vermont
A Vermont staple for years, Smith's Green Mountain Renovator is extolled as a universal cure for stomach, liver, and kidney ailments. The ad notes its expansion nationwide with the promise of a money back guarantee if it fails to help, asserting superior efficacy over competing remedies.
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Smith
Green Mountain
Vermont
New England
Moose and Wolves Battle After Lone Hunters Encounter
In Duluth Minnesota on March 1 two explorers William Burnett and J J Gaynor wandered from their claims and met a bull moose with no weapon. As wolves approached the moose defended itself with kicks and forefeet in a dramatic woodland clash that lasted hours and ended with the moose fleeing after losing its antlers. The tale quotes Burnett praising the moose’s agility. A stray Mardi Gras anecdote from the San Francisco Argonaut is also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
William Burnett
J.J. Gaynor
Chicago Bay
Cook County
Burnett
Feepoquinee Institute of Art
Pers
San Francisco
Religious Thoughts and Warnings in 19th Century Sermons
A collection of brief sermon snippets from Rev. H Francis Perry Rev Dr and others urging duty faith and governance. Topics include the need of the hour eternal life life with God and religion as the base of government with authors from Presbyterian Methodist Unitarian and Congregational churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana
EM. Green
Presbyterian
Danvil
H. Francis Perry
Bapst
Englewood
Rev
McCook
Philadelph
Rh. H. Hood
United Presbyterian
Pittsburg
S L. Messinger
Reformed Church
Trappe
de David G. Wrlte
New York
Jesus ‘Christ
Jusnen M Dixon
Methodist
St. Fenix
Tu Main
Daniel Doretiester, Jr
Methodiet
St Corrie
Christ
Hall
J. W. Quilfin
Mary T. Whitney
Boston
James T Coffey
St. Louis
God
Teo
AR. Holderby
Moore Memorial Church
Auahlal A
Pearse Pinch
Chicago
D. F. Tex
Congregationalist
Thomas Walsh
Homan Catholic
Ule
Hermit's Heir Marries in London
Charles Makgill Crichton and Miss Sibyl Erle wed in London with four bridesmaids present. The groom is heir to the hermit of Latrisk, linked to a famed lineage. After the ceremony the couple plan a wedding tour in the United States.
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London
Charles Makgill Crichton
Sibyl Erle
Johnson
Latrisk
Die of Cambridge
United States
Impressive Civilians In Hukuge Under State Burden
Intense discontent spreads as authorities extend the state of siege beyond its original 14 regions. A district chief orders that every male inhabitant must comply, threatening eviction for noncompliance and signaling a nationwide expansion of restrictions.
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St. Petersburg
Mar
Macitt
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Medial Etienice
Jamne W. Kidd
First National Bank
Bullddog
Yort Weyne
Ind
S. Watts
General Merchandise
Kansas Avenue
Topeke Kansas
John H. Woodbury
State Street
Chi
B. D. DeMoss
L. M. Penween
Denoss & Penwell
Quincy St
the State Journal
Maj
Hamsas
Smith's Green
Smiths Green Mountain Renovator
A.C. Klingaman
East Sixth Street
Pights
James We. Fifield
Charles Scadding
Hmmanuel
Edward G. Andrews
de. Roberti Stacartiur
Baptist New of
Charles Makgill
Crichton Marties
Miss Sibyl Erle
Topeka Woolen Mill
Sunflower
Southdown
Reliance
Robinson, Marshall & Co
Kemper & Paxton
Topeka Woolen Mill Co
le Hand Capital
Pasnorvy
East Third Street
G. D. Olden
Frisco System
The
First National Bank OF
State of
Shawnee County
City of
Ww. Sms
E. Hawtey
Cashier
W. H. Rossisaron
Bowman
Alvs Cashier
A. A. Robinson
W. H Rossington
Wm. Sims
Chas
Lastry
J. Devlin
W. A. Stephens
O. E. Hawley
Central National Bank
Topeka, Kansas
United States Depositary
Board of Education
Rock Island && Pacific R. A. and
Post Office Dept
P. I. Boxestake
C. 3. Dowsine
Ge Krontes
P. M. Bonebrake
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