Spelling Challenge by Prof. Jones Draws Historic Fame
Lancaster Missouri November 28 Prof D Jones long famed spelling teacher issues an open global challenge to spell against any person or group in a four hour contest Words must be English written and pronounced by an impartial judge Missive notes his past duels including 1875 Kansas University tilt and 1884 Benton County bout 15000 words correctly spelled in practice and 43 bee participations cited as proof of prowess He proposes an international convention of top county spellers to form an association with officer roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
D. Jones
Prof. Jones
Rof. Jones
Schuyler County
Missouri
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed by Local Resident
In Toowoomba Gazette Indonesia Australia W C Wockner praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy for curing a two month severe cough. The testimonial, given in good faith, urges others to try the remedy which Noah Martin druggist sells.
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Toowoombia
Australia
Chamberlain
W. C. Wockner
Mr. Wockner
Noah Martin
Osteopaths barred by major universities over Kirksville treatment
Kansas City reports that Kirksville osteopaths are banned by Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa, and Texas universities and by the Haskell Indians for alleged treatment of visiting teams. Iowa declines to oppose the osteopaths but agrees with the others. None will consider them in scheduling future games.
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Kansas City
Kirksville
Kansas
Nebraska
Missouri
Iowa
Texas
Golden Medical Discovery Aids Dyspepsia and Stomach Health
A testimonial from RE Petard of Toronto claims Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures dyspepsia and related digestion issues. After suffering years, he reports renewed appetite, sleep, mood, and strength following a course of the medicine, praising it as a permanent cure and warning against substitutes.
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Pierce
RE. Petard Esq
Eastern Ave
Toronto
Ontario
Doctor Kilmer’s Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Claims Cure
An old advertisement extols Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a top kidney remedy, linking kidney health to blood purity and general sickness. It promises sample bottles by mail and pamphlet guidance, and urges mentioning the paper when writing to Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York.
Osteopaths Face Broad Charges Over Game Conduct
Report notes charges against osteopaths for brutality by players and disgraceful conduct by students on the field. Accusations include selection of obnoxious officials and general unsportmanlike behavior that may lower the game's standard.
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Ules
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim
A 19th century advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh in all stages. It states the cure is constitutional and taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. The note promises a 100 dollar reward for any failure and directs readers to send for testimonials from F J County & Co of Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Hall's family pills are recommended.
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Hall
F. J. County & Co
Toledo
Young Corbett Defeats Terry McGovern in Hartford Bout
Corbett knocks out McGovern in the second round of a featherweight title fight at Hartford Connecticut. Corbett, famed for a fast aggressive style, proves a tougher opponent as McGovern, long regarded undefeated in feather and welterweight ranks, is outmatched.
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Terry
McGovern
Young Corbett
Hartford, Conn
Corbett
Prescribed by Her Physician Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin
Dear Sirs I suffered from indigestion for years until Dr Lieurance of Neosha Falls Kansas advised Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin Two bottles cured me completely I have not been troubled since I would not take five hundred dollars for the good it has done me I recommend it to all my friends as a laxative and stomach remedy Mrs J Morvan
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Neosha Falls
Kans
Pepsin Syrup Co
Monticello
Ill
Sirs
A. J. Lieurance
J Morvan
Clemie Acquitted of All Indictments in Iowa County
Sheriff Clemie of Appanoose county Iowa faced multiple fraud indictments but was acquitted on all counts after months of legal trouble. The case drew local attention as officials and residents awaited the verdict.
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Clemie
Appanoose County
Iowa
Lad
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Praised By Hayfield Man
H C Chrestenson of Hayfield Minn credits Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with saving his life after three years of dyspepsia left him bedridden. He began improving from the first bottle and now declares himself cured and urges others to try it. Noah Martin digests food and cures stomach troubles.
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H C. Chrestenson
Hayfield
Minn
Noah Martin
Conversation Fragments Highlight Alleged Harassment
Two speakers recount a brief exchange where a man allegedly attempted to encircle the speaker's waist repeatedly. The remarks suggest surprise at the man's long reach and physical proximity.
Cure for Blood Diseases Promoted in Broadside Ad
A vintage medical advertisement promises to cure blood poisoning cancer ulcers eczema and related conditions with Botanic Blood Balm sold by a druggist for 1.00. The offer includes a free trial treatment and medical advice by mail from Minam 203 Mitchell St Atlanta Ga with prepaid shipment.
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Minam
Mitchell St
Atlanta
Snorries the Guaranteed Catarrh Cure marketed by dealers
An old practitioner touts a new treatment for catarrh, claiming it cures by removing the cause and stopping discharges. The disk promises permanent relief and lists Snurries as the safe cure, sold for one dollar with full month’s supplies. Carrie Nation’s divorce from David Nation cited for desertion with caustic remarks.
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United States
Canada
E.ward B. Giles & Company
Market Street
Philadelphia
Food Fads and a Christmas Delineator Issue
The ad touts Dr King's New Life Pills for constipation and bowel troubles, priced at 25c through Noah Martin. It then reviews The Delineator's Christmas number, praising its cover, two love stories by Cyrus Townsend Brady, Christmas cookery tips, plant care, and fashion content as a practical gift magazine.
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Dr. King
Noah Martin
Delineator
Cyrus Townsend Brady
Does your horse feel his oats and cross-fed differences
This old time advertisement argues feeding choices shape vitality in horses and children. It contrasts grain-fed horses with cross-fed ones, claiming richer meals make vigor, appetite, and growth, and promotes Scott’s Emulsion as a key supplement for children and general nutrition.
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Scott
Ott
Murder in Cold Blood Near Osgood Ends in Capture
Milan Missouri reports a brutal shooting as Jasper Privitt killed farmer John W. Wolfe and wounded him in front of Wolfe's wife and children. The suspect fled but was captured by Sheriff Payne after a standoff, ending a days long manhunt and sparking countywide outrage.
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Jasper Privitt
John W. Wolf
Osgood
Wolf
Milan
Wolfe
Privitt
Sherif Payne
Page
Oklahoma
Callihan
Callinan
John W. Wolfe
Payne
Jello New Desert Pine Family Flavor Ad
A vintage ad promotes Jello with four flavors Lemon range eee Sacre and strawberry. Available at grocers for 10 cents each as a today promotion.
Hunter claims hip firing beats shoulder for quail
In Carrollton a hunter asserts he can shoot more quail by firing from the hip than most sportsmen can bag with the shoulder.
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Carrollton
Woman Recovers From Severe Liver Disease With Electric Bitters
Mrs I B Hunt of Jam Ridge Wisconsin faced a grim warning from her doctor regarding fatal organ failure from stomach trouble and yellow jaundice as Gail stones formed. After vain cures Electric Bitters cured her, claimed as a miracle stomach liver and kidney remedy. Sold by Noah Martin at 50 cents with guarantee.
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I. B Hunt
Jame Ridge
Wis
Noah Martin
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Unionville, MO
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Monroe & Howard
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New York Tribune
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Ecott Bitters
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