Ink spilled by a child draws crowded reactions
A humorous vignette collection recalls a child’s spill of ink on her mother’s dress and rug. The anecdote ends with the father learning the cost of ink while the child questions its price, showing domestic comic chaos.
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Katherine
Queen of Sheba Tests Solomon’s Wisdom in Jerusalem
The Queen of Sheba travels to Jerusalem to assess Solomon’s wisdom and the grandeur of his temple and court. She questions him, witnesses his vast wealth and administration, and proclaims that the half of his wisdom and riches has not been told. She blesses Jehovah, recognizing Solomon’s godly position.
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Solomon
Jerusalem
Salomon
Israel
Peloubet
Saba
Arabia
Red Sea
Jehovah
Hovah
Solomon Pobibly
East
Buds and Flowers of Home Life Promote Healthy Children
An editorial urging parents to nurture children as the buds and flowers of home. It describes common childhood ailments and endorses Paine's Celery Compound as a natural remedy to restore health and vigor in kids.
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Paine
Rocky Mountain Tea and Pharmacy Ads in 19th Century Paper
A collage of vintage advertisements and notices featuring Rocky Mountain Tea claims, health cures, and patent medicines. Includes testimonials from Noah Martin, references to Kaiser Wilhelm and a deadly train wreck near Albia Iowa with casualties, plus various local business notices.
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Noah Martin
Favorite Family Remedy Endorsed By Readers
A Shelbyville Herald note highlights Ballard's Snow Liniment as a longtime household favorite for burns sprains bruises and other common injuries. An item also reports Congressman Lilyod introducing a 40000 appropriation bill for a government building in Macon City.
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Ballard
Noah Martin
Lilyod
Congress
Macon City
Shelbyville Herald
Dr King’s life for Dyapepala promoted in ad
An advertisement touts Dyapepala for headaches liver or bowel troubles with a boast that life price mistakes can be avoided. It mentions Noah Martin's drug store and notes General Raphael Reyes’s election in Colombia while visiting the country.
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Dr. King
Noah Martin
Raphael Reyes
Colombia
Peary Plans another dash for the North Pole in July
Salt Lake City reader praises Herbine for relief from long standing indigestion, noting a cure after many doctors. Noah Martin's Roberts carries the remedy. Meanwhile Peary declares renewed determination to reach the North Pole in July, tempering his ardor with cool resolve.
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R. H. Foster
Salt Lake City
Noah Martin
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Promoted by Wisconsin Druggist
Henry C. Stearns of Bhulaburg Wisconsin reports Ballard's Horehound Syrup relieves hoarse and rattling coughs and helps breathing. After two years of selling, customers return for more, with praise for satisfaction. Prices listed 26c 60c and 100.
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Henry C. Stearns
Bhulaburg
Wisconsin
Ballard
Noah Martin’s
Rockefeller barred from Roumania business
The state of Roumania bans Standard Oil Co from operating locally. The remark suggests Rockefeller should build a university there to have his own influence.
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Kingdom
Roumania
Rockefeller
Standard Oil Co
Family man dies from suffocation after cold ulltimate choking
Harry Duckwell aged 25 died early yesterday at his home from suffocation after a cold. His wife and child were present as a coughing spell overwhelmed him before a physician could arrive. The St Louis Globe-Democrat notes the death, while promoting Ballard's Horehound Syrup with a 26c to $1 price range.
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Harry Duckwell
Duckwell
St Louise Globe-Democrat
Ballard
Noah Martin
Ely Cream Balm Praised by Sufferers in Testimonial
A Boston reader reports relief from severe catarrh after using Ely's Cream Balm. An Chicago user claims complete recovery and notes no irritation or sneezing. The product is sold by druggists for 60 cents or mailed by Ely Brothers in New York.
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C Clarke
Shawmut Ave
Boston
Maas
Ely Brothers
Warren Rt
New York
Investigation into Louis poorhouse mismanagement uncovers 80 unaccounted names
An 80 name list from Louis poorhouse shows no one responsible for them while staff received regular pay averaging about $600 monthly. Officials suspect misallocation to personal use and cannot determine how long this has persisted.
Dr King’s New Discovery Claims Cures for Consumption
A Beall Mississippi man testifies his wife cured of consumption after trying Dr King’s New Discovery. He recalls prior failures and says four bottles fully cured her. The ad guarantees and offers trial bottles free. The St Joseph Gazette notes poverty drives divorces in its community.
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St. Joseph
Mother's Friend Promises Health for Mother and Child
A historical advertorial extols Mother's Friend as the solution for easing pregnancy and parturition. It claims the product ensures healthy, strong mothers and clear complexions in their children, insisting every family will benefit and offering free mail to readers.
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Bradfield
Atlanta, Ga
Centerville Churches Plan New Buildings
The Methodist and Baptist churches in Centerville plan new structures in the coming years. The Methodist church will cost about $12,000 while the Baptist church aims for a $25,000 stone structure.
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Methodist
Chara
Centerville
Elureti
Onncinnati Review
Electric Bitters Promised Relief for Nervous Troubles and Body Ailments
An advertisement promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for nervousness sleeplessness stomach issues and kidney and liver cleansing claiming benefit to the entire system. It notes a 500 price and a money back guarantee by Noah Artin a druggist. Admiral Gherardi a former naval commander died in Stamford Conn on the 9th.
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Noahartin
Draggier
Gherardi
Stamford
Conn
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Redacted Oath 1886
State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County oath by J Cheney senior partner of F J Cheney Co promising one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Frank J Cheney sworn notarized December 6 1886. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally and works through blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. Sold by druggists 75c Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Rank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
Frank J. Cheney
A.D
A. W. Gleason
Sxau Notary Public Hall
Ministers of Marshall Agree to No Sunday Funeral
An agreement among Marshall ministers to abstain from funeral services on Sundays signals a broader campaign to deter funerals on Thursdays and Fridays, reflecting local church influence on burial practices.
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Marshall
German Syrup Promises For Curing Consumption Cited
The piece argues climatic cures are overdrawn and promotes German Syrup as a home remedy for consumption through better diet and regular use. It touts trial bottles at 26c and regular sizes at 75c and mentions warmer climates as benefiting only those using the syrup. It also notes political commentary on Senator Smoot and local education progress in Carrollton with a manual training shop and high school agricultural plans.
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Carrollton
Farma
Kilmer
Dr. Kikmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Killmer
Rabbits Flood Town as Adcredits 100000 Demand
An ad to supply 100000 rabbits drew crowds of shipments into town with 1180 rabbits received by Thursday and sent on to Chicago for eastern buyers. The largest Chicago shipment held 14000 rabbits from Missouri points between Palmyra and Cameron.
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Chicago
Missouri
Palmyra
Cameron
Treasury deficit noted but country not discouraged says Globe-Democrat
The November deficit of 2785000 in the treasury account is not liked but not discouraging. For five months of the fiscal year there is a shortage though last year in the same period there was a surplus. The treasury remains in good condition with gold exceeding the 150 million note redemption fund and a heavy cash balance. No harm is expected from the deficit and a stronger year end balance is anticipated by next June.
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Treasury
Globe-Democrat
Grant
Ouatome
Uncle Sam
Missouri GOP to Name David P. Dyer for 1904 Ticket
The 8t Laula Watchman notes Col. Pat Dyer among latest gubernatorial possibilities. The Republican Party of Missouri will place the name of David P Dyer at the head of the state ticket in 1904.
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Laula
Pat Dyer
Republican Party of
Missouri
David P Dyer
Brookfield Gazette
Creamery Co. Promotes Steady Work and Fair Pay
Good salary and steady employment offered by the Creamery Co. with 80 routes in 60 days showing practical buying of cream. Farmers pleased with prices prompt returns and accurate weight. Established in 1887 by O F Campaigns Creamery Co. at W 6th Street Kansas City Mo.
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O F. Caanpims Creamery Co
W. 6Th
Kansas City
Grant’s comeback tale and rumor of fortune abroad
The article notes a Kansas cattle king returning to the United States and vowing to pay all debts, amid rumors he struck a fortune in Mexican mines. It also highlights two December Review of Reviews items on Philippine topics with military officer Champlain Bateman commenting on Moro progress and Dr. W P Wilson previewing habits for the St. Louis Exposition with photographs of Philippine industry.
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Kansas
United States
Champlain Cephasi C. Bateman
Twenty-eighth Infantry
Us.a
W P Wilson
St. Louia
Phillippine
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