Postal Frauds Exposed in Roosevelt Era Probe
Washington reports a Bristow investigation into post office frauds dating back to 1893 under Cleveland and McKinley. The President condemns corruption, outlines chief offenders Tyner Machen Beavers and others, details financial losses and reforms, and notes indictments, resignations, and removals across the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Dockery
Missouri
Post Office Department
Cleveland
McKinley
Bristows
Rookevelt
Bristow
Free Delivery
Wacken
Genereal
Beavers
Tit
Eval Tyner
Povertimenet
Post Office
Wn Perry
Heath
Tyner
Machen
Barrett
Barret
Pearl City celebrates Wittpe birthday with good health
A Pears man Marshall B Wittpe marked his birthday amid celebrations noting good health and clear mind despite passage of years.
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Marshall B. Wittpe
Bradfield's Regulator and The Rocky Mountain Tea Promos
An OCR compiled page markets Bradfield's Female Regulator and Rocky Mountain Tea with sensational health claims. It promotes cures for menstruation problems, leucorrhea, and general female health, noting a church dedication and other assorted notices. Several names and places appear, including Atlanta and Missouri references, with a dated midwestern newspaper flavor.
Odd Party Mishaps and Humble Remedies From Gazette-Herald
A faded woman with a spruced husband seeks help from Rocky Mountain Tea to keep a man away from the lodge while a doctored ad praises Dr Detchen’s anti diuretic for bedwetting and General Wood’s active campaign draws coverage from the New York Press.
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Rocky Mountain
Noah Martin
Favorite Family Remedy and Automobile Collision Mention
Story notes Ballard's Sween Liniment as a long time favorite family remedy for burns cuts sprains and bruises with price points cited. It also reports a great actress involved in a today collision with her automobile, with a quip about damage and paint.
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Ballard
Noah Martin
Chicago News
Dr King’s Safe Pills Touted In Medical Ad Claim
An old newspaper piece markets Dr King’s New Safe Pills for dyspepsia dizziness headache liver and bowel trouble noting gentle yet thorough relief for 26c at local drugstores. A separate item tells of Miss Anna Flinn of St Louis who befriended her elderly uncle and, after his death, was left a $50,000 bequest despite him being impoverished.
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Dr King
Noah Martin
Anna Flinn
St Louis
Horebound Syrup Claims Noted for Croup Relief
An 1801 testimonial from Henry Co Stearon of Droggint Shubsberg Wiseman touts Horebound syrup as highly effective for hoarse coughs and croupy breath. He notes repeat purchases at Soap Martip and prices of 25 50e and 100 dollars. The report also mentions Missouri’s Frisco orchard near Lebanon planned to house 250000 trees, touted as the world’s largest.
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Henry Co Stearon
Shubsberg
Wiseman
Missouri Exchange
Tne Frisco
Ozark
Lebanon
Gate City
Ely Cream Balm Claims and Execution Commentary
Advertisements describe Ely Cream Balm as non irritating and effective for catarrh with testimonials from Oscar Ostrom and A Clarke. A Boston reader reports relief while a Kahoka, Missouri account notes Frank Clark’s scaffold speech and Cedar Rapids Republicans critique his whiskey temptation as an escape mechanism.
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Frank Clark
Kahoka
Cedar Rapids
Clark
Electric Bitters Promised Cure and Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for nervousness sleeplessness and stomach upset. It claims the product cleanses the stomach kidneys bowels and liver and improves blood while offering a guaranteed refund if not satisfied.
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Noah Martin
Oath of Firm Partner and Hall's Cure Ad Claim
A senior partner of the firm F. J. Ohens ey & Co. swore to a statement that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice was sworn before a notary on December 6. Hall's Catarrh Cure is described as acting on blood and mucous surfaces and testimonials are available from the CHENEY company in Toledo.
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Metcalf
Morey
Metcalfs
Machen
Congress
Senate
House
Seshifu
Post Office Department
Asuatnars
Mero Bsks
Fs Bradfield Regulator CO. Atlants, Ge
Areer
Frank
Oheney
F. J. Ohensey & Co
Agledo
Forsealex
Eaid
Frank J. Ahenry
Swort
W.G
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
O. Sut
All Drogwiate
Sneee
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
First National Bank
Logansport
Jad
Beckiey
Pennsylvania
Climatic Cures and Missouri Fruit Display Highlight State Efforts
The article discusses the limited role of climate in curing consumption and promotes German Syrup as a home remedy. It notes Missouri’s fruit display efforts for the World’s Fair, detailing B. H. Bonfoey and L. A. Goodman assembling a large selection of apples from Kaplan City St. Joseph and St Louis for exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Uoion
St Louisa
B. H. Bonfoey
L. A Goodman
Department of Horticulture
Missouri World's Fair Commission
St Louis
Kaplan City
St. Joseph
Scott's Emulsion Promises Health Through Cod Liver Oil
Advertisement asserts Scott's Emulsion strengthens pale girls by restoring blood health and flesh. It claims Cod Liver Oil nutrition aids recovery, targets teen girls with a blood sickness causing paleness and weakness, and offers samples. The copy ends urging buyers to ensure the bottle label is correct.
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Scott
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Doctor Tilla
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Tee
Republican
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Salt Lake City
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Supreme Court of
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Bradfield
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Janet
Harvard Lampson
General Wood
United States Senate
Gazette-Herald
E Detchen
L. H. Howard
Ely
Oscar Ostrom
Warren Ave
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Chemists
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