Whatsands Have Kidney Trouble and Don't Know It
A lurid mix of a murder chase and a patent medicine promo unfolds. The Oregon-Washington manhunt for Tracey features a sheriff’s posse tracking the outlaw across farms and wheat fields after a prison breakout, with the body of Tracey later found amid a grain harvest and a contested reward split. The article weaves in a Swamp Root advertisement offering kidney relief and a national reward tale surrounding Tracey’s dramatic flight and final demise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracy
Gardner
John Stauffer
Thomas Gemmerim
Spokane
Johh O'Farrell
Davenport
Tracey
Antil
Lincoln County
Creston Party
Creston
Harry Tracey
Oregon State Penitentiary
Salem
Jane D
David Merrill
Frank B Ferrell
R. T. Jones
B. F. Tiffany
Frank Ingham
Merrill
Napagine
Wash
Seattle
Charles Raymond
E. E.bregse
Neil Rawley
Carl Anderson
Lovie Seafrit
Train Hold-Up Near Marcus Illinois Leaves One Dead
Six masked men robbed a Chicago Burlington and Quincy passenger train near Marcus five miles north of Savannah late last night. An express car safe was blown open. at least six robbers fled after killing one robber whose body was found north of Marcus. About $2,000 in silver taken. no passengers hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Olympia
Clark
Puget Sound
McBride
Washington
State of
Oregon
Merrill
Waggoner
Berry Picker
Tracey
Traey
Portland
Oregon Prison
Salem
Jones
Frank B. Farrell
Farrell
Stove
Frank Ingsham
R. Jones
Seattle
Valentine Hoge
Colorado
William Strong
Mount Carroll
Iil
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Marcus
Savanah
Emerson
Hanover
Alao
Bye
Mississippi River
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway
South Switch
Marcos
Savanah, Il
North Switch
Firstborn Health and Dr. Pierce Remedies Claim
A historical advertorial extols firstborn vitality, claiming Doctor Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Discovery aid expectant mothers. It includes a testimonial from Mrs. P Douglas of Bansonville Quebec who says the remedies restored her health and enabled her to work and eat normally after taking the products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Pierce
Dr. Pierce
P Douglas
Bansonville
Brome Co
Joo
Mother’s Friend Advertised as Comfort for Pregnant Women
An old advertisement describes a product named Mother’s Friend marketed to expectant mothers. It claims to ease back and limb discomfort by applying a liniment with no clothing and deep internal action. The text emphasizes use during pregnancy and asserts smoothing, strengthening, and stimulating effects.
Our Trade in South Africa from the New York Press
The piece argues South Africa’s pacification will spur population, trade, and industry with Americans already moving to share the market. It cites US exports totaling about 14 million during the war, British commission findings supporting strong American potential, and plans to boost railways and mining, with Cape Town freight rates favoring American goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
United States
England
Transvaal
Orange Colony
Cape Fond
America
Prominent Kentucky Drug Firm Praises Herbine Endorsement
Ford and Bourgeon of Rocky Hill Station Ky report Dr G B Singley requested Herbine for customers and note three dozen ordered in December, with repeated duplications and a further order placed. Dr G B Laigley also recommends Herbine. The 50 cent bottle is sold at Noah Martins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford & Bourgeon
Rocky Hill Station
G. B. Singley
G. B. Laigley
Noah Martin
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Harry She Voutis
Fallowes
A. Straub
Cee Sherifi
E. O. Lanter
Matthe Baith
J. J. Morrison
Frank Aay
ER Agen
Creston Yesay
Ghibvicti
L. B
Holdy
Lake Creek
Fellowes
Washington Central
Mr. Eddy
Faites
PALLY
Eddy
Lantet
Eeu
Ayo
Hedin
Aiisey
Sphelter
Dr. Kilmer & Home of Swamp
Burlingtor Pesnt
R Bae Pe
Vygora
Cape
Wic Kress
Derveles
Sant
W.S. Baily
P. O. True
Texas
Ballard
Noah Martins
The
New York Press
Java
Eon Baeth
Pst
Morse
Botan
Shoic
Comstock Bros
North Side Square
Unionville, Missouri
Stockhoff
Jackson’s
Quigley
Unionville
Missouri
Ofice
Residerive
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