Various Patent Remedies Peddled in the Era Headlines
Advertisements tout Dr Detchons Relief for rheumatism with quick relief and cheap doses. Wright Bros airplanes offered in the United States at 5000 dollars. Chamberlains Cough Remedy promoted to prevent influenza pneumonia. Chamberlains Liniment claimed to cure in days. Democratic state committee spending figures cited. Kidney pills and other tonics advertised. A South Polar expedition led by Captain Robert Scott aims for December 1911. A Caspian Sea storm sinks a landing stage and 300 Persian dockhands feared drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Robert Scott
South Pole
Caspian Sea
Russia
Fol ey's Kidney Remedy Tames Lumbago Says Patient
J. W. Greer of Greenwood Louisiana suffered severe back pains and paralysis from lumbago. He credits Fol ey's Kidney Remedy with relief after using the medicine, no longer bothered by the ailment. Noah Martina.
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J. W. Greer
Greenwood
Foley
Noah Martina
Be careful with Foley’s Honey and Tar warnings
A household alarm and metal cough signal danger Pierre Foley emphasizes avoiding opiates while mothers keep Foley’s Honey and Tar at hand. Noah Martin, a wealthy Texan, trusted a friend to watch stock. a gunshot killed the supposedly prowler, who was the friend, leaving him grief stricken and distraught.
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Foley
Noah Martin
Thirteen Miners Killed in Jumbo Mine Explosion Near Antlers OK
An explosion at the Jumbo mine twenty miles from Antlers Oklahoma last week killed thirteen miners. Five men were blown 200 feet in the blast caused by ignition of gas from miners lamps.
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Antters
Oklahoma
SafeGuard for Mothers promotes Foley's Honey and Tar
Mrs D Gilkeson of Youngstown cites relief for her daughter's severe cold after using Foley's Honey and Tar. The ad claims a single bottle cleared throat inflammation and implies ongoing household use. Noah Martin warns the battleship Maine will be raised by February 14 with the cause of the explosion believed to be known.
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D Gilkeson
Ingles Ave
Youngstown
Qoble
Foley
Noah Martin
Maine
Havana
You Can Always Get the Best Cough Medicine Says Ad
An assorted column of quirky notes mentions Dr Bells Paine Tat Honey and promises of cure, while other items discuss government commissions on railroad property valuations and rate reductions, plus a strange aside about the King of England dissolving the Commons.
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Paine
All Tired Out Unionville Residents Endure Kidney Woes
Unionville Missouri resident Mrs Daniel Arnaman shares a kidney trouble story. She cites dull backache frequent urination and poor rest before using Doan's Kidney Pills. After two boxes she reports significant improvement and endorses the treatment. Sold by dealers 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Doan's.
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Unionville
Daniel Arnaman
Washington St
Missouri
Doan
Martin
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dosn
Rexall Orderlies Claim Safe Constipation Relief
Rexall Orderlies are promoted as a gentle effective bowel aid that does not purge or cause nausea and is suitable for children and the elderly. The ad promises money back if not fully satisfactory and notes two sizes 25c and 10c sold at The Rexall Store under L. H. Howard. Taft informs his cabinet the Rivers and Harbors Bill is too costly and will be trimmed as part of retrenchment policy.
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Fatlenti
Rexall
Rexall Orderlies
L. H. Howard
Taft
Parimian Sage Hair Grower Advertised In 19th CenturyQ Ad
An advertisement touts Parimian Sage as a scalp refresher and non greasy hair growth aid. It promises radiant hair, regular use improves shine and volume. The ad mentions a large bottle for 50 cents and credits I F Howard with a girl example on the bottle. It also notes Illinois census data and rural population trends.
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I. H Howard
Kennedy drives bill on public valuation of imported goods
Congressman James Kennedy of Ohio urges Congress to pass a measure requiring disclosure of actual valuation of imported goods. He argues open data will lower living costs by exposing true prices and reducing price distortions.
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James Kennedy
Ohio
Congress
Vermifuge Promises worm relief and medical remedies
An ad touts Ur Bells Anti pain antiseptic for external and internal relief, a Vermifuge claiming to expel worms, and a pest description of common symptoms. The piece also mentions census apportionment affecting Chicago politics and several local social notices including visits and an entertainment at Anders School House.
England to adopt Scottish prison reforms for women
A discussion reports that England plans to apply Scotland's prison reforms to female inmates aged up to twenty-two. It notes inmates learn handicrafts, sewing, knitting, cooking, and housekeeping, with improved attire and routines aimed at restoring self respect, under Home Office orders referencing Aylesbury for some learners.
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Guett
Glasgow
Beng
New York
England
Scotland
Home Office
Bixton
Aylesbury
Contrast in Methods in The Ride of the Plains Indians
A new London published book contrasts Canadian and United States approaches to Native Americans. It recounts 200 Cree Indians with horses crossing into the U S, being escorted back by Canadian authorities and a small force, while the four mounted policemen and 200 Indians were returned to Canada.
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Northwest Mounted Police of Canada
London
United States
Aualloy
Boule
Todiana
Thetatey
Boundars
Sn Pral
Diane
Canadian
Writ Not Served Carter the Lion on Stage
A stage incident in London features Carter the lion king and Ducrow with a writ delivered by bailiffs. Carter sits in a large cage as the officers enter the door, and at a signal roars from nearby lions causing the bailiffs to retreat in panic to the street.
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Carter
Lion King
Ducrow
London
Bafiiffe
The Other Side
The excerpt notes a speaker remarking that older men are employed because they are uninterested in leisure pursuits. The dialogue emphasizes age as a factor in suitability for work and hints at pragmatic labor choices.
Elephant furniture saga tests a young couple home life
A young wife and husband recount misadventures with a century old antique elephant sofa and grand mother demand as they relocate it through their flat. Neighbors offer tips while planning to hide and eventually replace the heirloom to avoid grandmother's scrutiny.
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Tome
John
Mary
Pelle
Grandmother
Johm
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Phils
Albany
Democratic State Committee of
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Tomer
Texas
Tyvet
Artrorn Boys
All Deal
Iowa Central Railway
Alora
Centerville
Libarales
The
Intestate Commerce Commission
Materatate Commission
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Essart
Greverat Mixta Clevel
Engieens
Tatoo
Misady
Foor Ahhannel
Commons
House of Lords
Hlinols
Chicago
Dr Bell
Ur Bell
House of Representatives
Pettietans
Neal Shartan
Anders
Stulbiutss
Wes Casson
Elko
Bill Jones
Bud Carter
Pearl Burns
George Piercy
Pearl
John Jones
Johnny
Orville Baker's
Hay's Opera House
Matibus
Porn
Cue Flat
Mary Vegan
Aminouey
Sepee Vanae
Scott
Savings Bank
Scott & Bowne
Pear
J. S. McElhinney
E. A Jones Bld
Child & Freed Grocery Store
East Side Square
Clawson’s Dray
Telephone
E. J. Clawson
R. L. ST. John
M. D
Putnam County
Nesidence
Lincoln St
E. Hudson
L. D. Thomas
Missour
Car Square
J. D. Hayward
Jackson
W. J. King
Howard Building
A. T. Daughaday
Missouari
J.C. McKinley
Haynes & Smith
Woolford
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