Death rate lowered and life expectancy rising in census data
Washington reports census mortality bulletin showing average age at death rising from about 51 years in 1800 to 52 years in 1900, with total deaths increasing and detailed age distributions across the United States. St Louis records most deaths 40–44, while unknown causes total 40,539 nationwide.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Sears
United States
Mband
St Louis
Ee Tech
Ce Bow
Ayer's Pills Advertises Constipation Cure
An old advertisement touts Ayer's Pills as a cure for constipation and headaches with claims of relief from dyspepsia. The copy notes the product costs 23 cents and is sold at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Surveyors Return to Run South Line Through Bloomfield
Rock Island railroad surveyors, lately moved from Drakeville, begin a new south line survey through Monterey and Bloomfield. A party of ten to twelve will stay a week with Albert Hayden, then press west beyond Monterey before shifting to headquarters in town. The route will cross the K C depot area and intersect the existing line near Forts, Missouri. Apple crop sale sets a record with Haseltine orchard, Green County Mo, selling eighty acres to Newhad Son and others for about 540000, with four buyers including Copracs Hop, Hatmal Produce, and Cullom & Co of New York Separate packing and risk sharing noted as Apple prices rise amid scarce supply.
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Blomfield Republican
Rock Island Railroad
Drakeville
Monterey
Bloomfield
Albert Hayden
Bethelburga
Monteres
Hayden
Wall
K. C
Rook Island
Fiorts
Chieszo Inter Fcean
United States
Missouri
Tring
S A Haseltine
Springheid
Chitavo
Newhad & Son
Seth Water Street
Coprac Sc Hop
St. Lous
Hat Mbal Produce Company
Hannibal, Mo
Cullom & Co
New York
Haseltine
Sherman House
Ben Davis
Hasettite
Fragmented text on constitutional reform and social issues
The fragment discusses theoretical amendments to national constitutions, responses to abuses, and mentions entities like The Dark Association of Worry and Chat it fats to cure some tay lst of festivals. It references medical or social care themes and evaluates the role of institutions and figures such as LEIGH. The passage ends with disjointed brand-like names and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FOS Chesty & Co
Mr Hills Plans vast ocean freighter empire for global trade
Keokuk city report describes Mr Hills conceiving a system linking midwest wheat, Russian ports, port Arthur, and Pacific routes. He envisions colossal ships carrying 2000 tons to slash costs, enabling cheaper freight to Europe and Asia. The plan ties the Burlington system to a western rail network to push China Japan and Siberia goods into new markets.
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Conder
Hal l
Itingtom
Vaississi Pyaca Missouri Vandens
China
Atlantic Seaboard
Eaurope
Pacific Coast
Burheytun
Orient
Hil
Hill
Pactic
Port Arthur
Siberia
Russia
Siberian
Hoeiltyires
Amenca
Mr. Hill
Burlington
Japan
Pacific
Keokukrate
Bennettestle Editor Praises Electric Bitters Cure
Editor A Brown recounts his wife’s distress from digestive ailments and poor appetite. After four bottles of Electric Bitters, her health recovered, with improved vigor and digestion. The tonic is praised for torpid liver relief and gentle laxative effect at Noah Martin for 50 cents.
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A. Brown
Bennettestle
Noah Martin
Uniform Divorce Laws Promoted by ABA Commission
The American Bar Association commission on uniform laws meets in Denver and proposes standard rules for divorce. It urges grounds validity across states and requires residence and intent proofs, plus strict service of process to prevent evasive divorces. A six month post decree waiting period is advised before remarriage.
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Chicago
Fragmented OCR Story Heads Toward Tragic Youth Loss
A damaged OCR text fragment references a grim event and multiple individuals including a 37 year old victim. It hints at youth fate, tension, and a long unwinding aftermath with names obscured by errors.
Remarkable Cholera Infantum Recovery Cited
Last May Curtis Baker of Bookwalter Ohio recounts aiding a neighbor’s infant with cholera infantum using Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. The child recovered in two days and has remained healthy a year later, leading to ongoing recommendations of the remedy by the local Druggist Noah Wartin.
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Curtis Baker
Bookwalter
Ohio
Noah Wartin
Iowa Democrats Name Ticket For State Convention
The Iowa Democratic State convention listed the ticket including Governor J Phillips Ottumwa Trent ay Ferguson Harri county supreme Judge Johnshorthe Dallas State school Supt W P Johnson and Iowa county Railway Commissioner CC Brice Bedford. A prior report noted the governor candidate once chased his wife with a loaded revolver, suggesting a rough race ahead.
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Iowa
F J Phillips
W P . Johnson
Iowa County Railway
CC Brice
Bedford
Ottumwa
Cough Cure Claim From Danville Mother
Mrs O E Dutton of Danville Illinois credits Foley's Honey and Tar for curing whooping cough in her children and saving a doctor bill. Nosh Martin supports the claim. The note reflects a personal testimonial for the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Dutton
Danville
Ill
Foley
Nosh
Martin
Kirksville Electric Line Nearing Bond Deal
Early estimates show the Kirksville to Novinger electric line can be built for 4800 dollars per mile. Chicago capitalists are negotiating bonds and expected to arrive in a few days to close the deal, per the Wacon Republican.
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Lne
Kirkaville
Novinger
Chicago
Wacon Republican
Appendicitis Facts and Home Remedies Advertisement
An article discusses the rise of appendicitis among Americans linked to constipation and stress. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a daily preventive, claiming it strengthens digestion and relieves constipation without irritation, available in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles with a guarantee.
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Ife
Waller
Lee
Dr Caldwell
Pepsin Syrup Co
Monticello
Freak of Nature Stalk Bears Single Ear
A north town resident shows a corn stalk with only one ear and a tassel emerging from the same point, both sticking straight up. Also noted is Mrs. Nannie Gullanger of La Grange Ga praising Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for healing severe head and facial sores after frightful injuries.
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Michel Westernickes
Treoton Tribune
Nannie Gullenger
la Grange
Noah Martin
Indians in College Education Spark War-Hoop Debate
A fragment discusses educated Native Americans and compares them to others. The quoted lines hint at a debate over assimilation and identity during wartime rhetoric, noting a restless crowd chant and a skeptical response. No clear event or attribution available.
Patent Cure Ad Promises Quick Relief for Sleep Bed Wetting
An ad touts Dr F Detchon anti-urine remedy claiming it cures children and adults with nocturnal enuresis. It promises immediate relief and markets the product at one dollar. The text also includes a dubious note about Japanese emigration and Korea, reflecting era slang and geopolitical views.
Remedy for the Grippe Kemp's Balsam Promises Quick Relief
A remedy recumenotion for patients al tered with the ee is Kemp's Bassam, especially for throat and lungs. When the first symptoms appear a bottle today aids immediate use. It prevents pneumonia by keeping the cough loose and lungs free from inflammation. All druggists sell Kemp's Balsam at 15c and 50c.
What Shall We Have For Desert This Day
A family question answered with Jets-4 a quick delicigua dessert. Just add hot water and wait two minutes no baking required. Flavors include Lane Orange Raspberry and Strawberry. Available at your grocers 10 cents.
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Metropolitan Street Railway Company
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Testis
Secretary of State
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Freak of Nature
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Korea
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Putnam
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Elizabeth J, Big
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