Puzzling Pile Cure Ad Promises Quick Relief
A fragmentary ad proclaims a guaranteed pile cure with claims of quick results and money refund. It lists the Paris Medicine Co. and mentions other patent remedies, with dubious assurances and a warning tone about efficacy. The content reflects typical 19th century patent medicine promotion and dubious medical claims.
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Timpo
Paxo
Gintroent
Femorath Chile Co Care
Maes
New Discovery and Manor
Renee Wold
Sime
Manufac
Paris Medicine Co
St. Louis
Greve
Jeffries Demands Public Fight in Tough Words
Sports write from New York reports James J. Jeffries complains that Tom Sharkey and Boy Fitz are chasing fame, vows no private talks with Jim Corbett, and sets terms for any return bout. He accuses Corbett of harming boxing and says he will fight in public with proper pay shares.
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Wea
Buise
Montana
Polonia
Anit
Varrest
Jeftiien
Americas
Mooh
Wnrld
Nim
Tom Sharkey
Fiteninmnens
Neein
Rim
Issiea
Rene
Ivy Kins cm
Jim Corbet
Hiere
New York Paners
Sir “Corbett
Jim
Aberdoon
Jeffries
Corbett
America
Gentlsmain
Philadelphia
Phen
New York
SLY MUGGLY WGRAW Free to Sign Anywhere
A garbled Baltimore gossip item notes Captain John J. Mocraw of the St. Loute term returning to Baltimore. It hints at free placement of TeGraw and mentions a network of arrangements for a potential future event. The piece references prior travel and a road encounter, with uncertain details and misspelled names throughout.
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Baltimore
Goss'p
John J. Mocraw
Nation Agreement
Eam
Wytisbure
Manion
Pieta del Paitu
Boalon
Erin
End of Baltimore Washington tilt noted by coaches
Report notes uncertain signings and a tense lead up to a key matchup. Players Mahee Roblin struggle to find a place on the roster while teams debate tactics and payoffs amid election chatter and shifting public focus.
Fitz Whips His Auto in Vanderbilt Speed Act Debacle
The fight unfolds near Jamaica and Fortmont Hill as Fitz battles Vanderbilt figures Bestwicks and others over speed racing. A crash erupts when Fitz grips the dashboard amid roaring crowds, sparking a tense altercation lasting several minutes before order is restored.
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Vanderbilt
Nan
Kad Bomis
Hiss
Fite
Bestwicks
Jamaice
Wehmoend
Hill
Jamaica Plank
Ziaghies
Brooklyn
Strife in Western League Commander Deposed Amid Turmoil
In St Joseph on October 2 conflicts surge in the Western League as President Wickes faces disruption over nonpayment of fees and fortunes of players. Des Mothers Panohie owner Dunre suspended. Chase and Hickey dispute continues. officials seek resolution with limited direct information available.
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St. Joseph
Saddguth
Southern League Formed and Protection Sought for Teams
The Sunheim Association of Hossball ruby announces a southern league formation with six offices granted. Plans aim to seek national league protection. Key officers including president and treasurer are listed, while several cities and representatives are noted as being involved in the early setup.
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National League For Protection
Birmingham
Sunheim Association of Hossball
Ruby
Righi
Elmainchai
Orr
Freesurer
Roth
Local baseball and football notes from Ottawa game
Match reports and player notes from Ottawa with details on Meginty and team movements. mentions Hrosk- Tyo, Berry purmanently moving to Alex tor, and upcoming games with Kielh, Gries, and Ham man. Includes references to crowds, wind, and a boxing match with Jimmy Handler.
Grain-O Tonic Marketed as Coffee Substitute
Grain-O is not a stimulant like coffee but a tonic with permanent effects. It serves as a successful coffee substitute, offering a coffee flavor enjoyed by most. The market holds many substitutes, yet Grain-O stands out as a distinctive food drink option.
Insanity case of Henry Scott over love rivals
Henry Scott a 25 year old Kansas City man, jailed for insanity, tried to kill himself after confessing he loved four girls and could not choose. He argued with police and condemned the police for stopping him, saying he would rather be dead than live with the turmoil of loves. He has been held at the county jail after initial confinement at police headquarters.
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Kansas City
Kan
Henry Scott
Po- Hoe McFarland
No. 3
Lostt
Armourdaie
Mtc
Pariand
Th Eettins
McFarland
Convict Lewin Dies by Drinking Caustic Soda at State Penitentiary
Leavenworth Ont 28 Samuel Lewin colored convict at Kansas state penitentiary drank caustic soda in a suicide attempt after becoming despondent over a yard change. He had been convicted in Wyandotte county for the murder of his wife and died after medical aid arrived.
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Leavenworth
Samuel Lewin
Kansas State Penitentiary
Alber
Wille Sell
Lewis
Wyandotte
Ars
Crowd hears Baker in Marvnville meeting
October 24 crowd fills a large meeting at the sperm house after a Republican club reply. Senator Lucien Baker, introduced by Iman Livingston, delivers an elaborate speech amid weather and march through the muddy streets.
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Marvnville
Republican Club
Hanners
Jags
Thermuiddy
Ue Sperm House
Iman
Livingston
United States
Lucien Baker
One Pastors Record Fort Scott Pastor Milton
C T Milton pastor of the Christian church in Fort Scott completed seven years in his pastorate last Thursday. His records show 109 marriages and 142 funerals in seven years along with 584 additions to the church and 4128 pastoral duties. He preached 107 sermons at home and 342 elsewhere totaling 149 sermons. He conducted 2560 religious services and 110 church additions from outside Fort Scott.
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Bas
Fort Scott
Mey
C. T. Milton
Christian Church
Marrieee
Fenrea
Tine
Honest Man Pays Decade-Old Tax at County Treasury
Amos Hosmer of Pentland appeared at the county treasury and paid a personal tax of 10.49 assessed in 1886. He had been away in the west for years returning from Colorado. He learned of the tax by chance and settled the amount, believed to be the oldest personal tax ever paid in the county.
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Independence
Amos Hosmer
Pentland
Hosmer
Far West
Colorado
Council Grove Musicians Annual County Contest Draws Crowds
Council Grove Oct 22 The annual county musical contest under the auspices of the Council Grove Philo... drew a crowded opera house with entrants from nearby towns. Baritone solo first prize went to W I Fellner of Dunlip second to Arthur Robinson of Wilsey. First prize for a vocal number awarded to Bise (Bi) Robinson of Wiley and second prize to Mrs H S Oberholser of Burdink.
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Connell Grove
Phitni Foarte Siete
Wink Bess
al Sa
Eee
W. I. Fellner
Dunlip
Arthur Robinson
Wilsey
Bise Die Robinson
Wiley
Mra H. 5
Oberholser
Burdink
Honor for Emphasis Pastor on Executive Committee Visit
Emporia October 23. H J Coker will journey to New York in early November for a Methodist church executive committee meeting. The group oversees missionary work nationwide and will conduct three separate sessions including guidance for the Freshman’s Alabama Southern Education movement.
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Emporis Methodiat
Emporia
H. J. Coker
New York
Aldan Southern
Sec
Missionary policy and hospital news from Kansas
A fragmentary report notes a committee of church leaders shaping policy in the Methodist Church in America, with bishops and conference representatives listed. Also updates from Winfield on a new modern hospital, 24 rooms and steam heating, plus pensions for Kansans and a Kansas City marriage, with details of location and attendees.
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Winfield
Tail Escape At Winfield Texas Not Kansas?
Tail escape at Winfield Kansas October 23 report states Flord Grar bored, uiins John Matthews an Indian, and Hugh Wallace white man pried open a door with a crowbar and escaped while the sheriff was at a tipper. The Indian identified as garault, about 37, Wil welch about 160 pounds, five feet eight or nine inches tall, lighter complexion for an Indian. Wallace about 20, five feet seven, slender and light complexion. He is charged with horse stealing.
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Winfield
Kas
Flord Grarbored
John Matthews
Hugh Wallace
Garault
Wil Welch
Wallace
Heart trouble ations among orphans sent to Denver home
Two minors aged two and thirteen from the Denver orphanage were received at the Atchison Soldiers Orphans' Home. The older child is described as very seriously ill with heart trouble. The Colorado home will receive two Kansas children in exchange.
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Denver
Atchison Soldiers
Colorado
Kansas
Curtis Speech Draws Republican Support in Linwood and McPherson
Curtis addressed a crowd at Linwood and Finwood on October 2, focusing on frontier policy and imperialists. He plans a second district speech for Powersock and an appearance in Atchison Wednesday. In McPherson October 21 Chester Long and Franklin Mathews spoke despite rain, while John Dawson joined a large, eager audience.
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Curtis
Linwood
Finwood
Chas. Curtis
Tront
Powersock
Atchison
McPherson
Chester
Franklin Mathews
John Dawson
From Bryan to McKinley in Kansas populist shift
Osween reports F. ax. Atchison, once of Bryan, now a Columus hardware merchant, moved from Bryan to McKinley and says many old line Populists privately support McKinley. Miller in Chase County and Strong City noted congressional address at the Cottonwood Falls house.
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Osween
F. Ax. Atchison
Columus
Bryan
McKinley
Popular Committee
Labette County
Miller
Chase County
Strong City
Det
Ouse
Cottonwood Falls
PURE BLOOD AND HEALTH CLAIMS FOR BITTERS
An advertisement touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a universal health tonic. It claims pure blood ensures health and promotes digestion, sleep, and appetite while listing cures for indigestion constipation dyspepsia biliousness and ague with emphasis on private revenue stamp on the bottle neck.
To Cure Dyasensia At EIlimestion Sa Ey ATE Pur Pac
Readable fragments describe a health issue and a treatment plan. The text mentions Dyasensia and a cure approach tied to a procedure or remedy. Entities are unclear due to OCR errors but suggest medical context and a stated goal of improvement.
Only Boer in Holland seen in Paul Potter painting
The narrator recalls spotting the only thoroughbred Boer in Holland within a Paul Potter landscape. He compares the farmer’s rugged appearance to 1650s depictions, then pivots to a unrelated ad about piles cures and patent medicines offering guarantees and prices.
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London
Holand
Paul Potter
Min
Tea
Belmont
Modder
Indanoes & Actlantier
Holland
Cape of Good Hope
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