Lesson of Shaw's Career and the Value of Experience
The piece extols General Lew Wallace and Governor Leslie Shaw, arguing training and perseverance forge success. It traces Shaw from Vermont hills to nursery sales, Iowa prairie toil, and finance studies, showing how diligence and knowledge propelled him to governor and national finance roles.
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Lew Wallace
Ben Hur
Antioch
Sheik Ilderim
Shaw
Gate City
Vermont
Green Mountain
Central
Towa
Leslie Shaw
New England
Iowa
Motherhood and the Gentle Help of Mother’s Friend
An old advertisement extols a pregnancy aid called Mother’s Friend from The Bradfield Regulator Co. It claims external use lubricates the abdomen, softens tissues, relaxes muscles, and eases expansion during gestation. The copy touts safety for mother and child and lists a price of $1.00 per bottle with a book offered.
Lesson From Governor Shaw’s Career Endures
A brief editorial note argues that upbuilding character shapes lasting success and that Governor Shaw’s career provides a valuable example not to be forgotten amid public controversy.
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Shaws
One Minute Cough Cure Praised By Harrisburg Parent
Mrs Mary Bird of Harrisburg Pa says her child was saved from croup by One Minute Cough Cure a safe quick acting remedy for coughs croup and throat and lung troubles. She urges every family to keep a bottle ready as the season demands. Nosh Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bird
Harrisburg
Martin
Wireless Telegraphy Promises and Perils Seen by Critics
Commentators temper Marconi’s wireless optimism noting high costs and potential interference. They warn that air transmission lacks direct point to point delivery and fear foreign currents will hinder long distance use, challenging a universal house to house network.
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Atlantic Ocean
Marconi
England
America
New York
Baltimore American
Marco
United States
Europe
Wireless Telegraphy and the uncertain promise of Marconi
The article discusses the uncertain prospects of wireless communication via Marconi. It notes currents and lightning can disrupt signals and warns that wireless tech remains unproven, with historical examples of balloons and unexpected inventions showing progress often deviates from popular predictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marconi
Electric Bitters Shown To Cure Common Ailments
Mrs. Phebe Cherley of Peterson Iowa reports relief from backache headache nervousness sleeplessness melancholy fainting and dizzy spells after using Electric Bitters. She claims at 73 she can perform all housework again and credits the remedy with curing years of trouble. Only 90 cents at Noah Martin's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phebe Cherley
Peterson
Noah Martin
New DC Code Goes Into Effect Today
Washington reports a new code of laws for the District of Columbia takes effect today. It is not a full legislative compilation, leaving old Maryland statutes, common law, and U S statutes applicable.
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Washington
District of Columbia
Maryland
United States
Rheumatism Cure Prompts Woman to Praise Swift’s Specific
A Washington woman recounts severe sciatic rheumatism easing after taking Swift’s Specific. She credits the remedy with restoring health, appetite, and mobility after ineffective medical treatment. The ad promotes a free book and medical advice from The Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta Georgia.
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James Kell
Ninth Street
N. E
Washington, D. C
Syne
Washington
S. S
Swift
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Gav
Changes in Divorce Law and District Justices
The district law preserves existing acts but updates the code. A key feature restricts divorce to infidelity, ending divorce for desertion drunkenness cruelty or other offenses. The overhaul shifts justice practice to ten district areas with salaried justices, replacing scattered justices.
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Congress
Justices of the Peace
Roach's Mexican Syrup Promised Cure All Ailments
A testimonial claims Roach's Mexican Syrup cures a simple cough and whooping cough, aids consumptive cases, and restores health. The letter describes an employee's recovery and urges publication as life saving. It touts worm syrup and pile cures with money back guarantees.
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Tie Tae
Rooch
Liu
Cuba Moves Toward Independent Government Election Step
The Chicago Tribune reports Cuba begins forming a representative independent government. Cubans elect provincial governors and councils and choose an electoral college to select president and vice president later. General Wood oversees the process and will proclaim congress meeting and authority transfer upon certification.
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Chicago Tribune
Cuba
Otna
Republi API
Blanco
Spain
Paris
Cieneru
Wood
Platt
Congress
House of Representatives
General Wood
Island
Gov
De Witt’s Little Early Risers Promise Easy Bowels
A late 19th century testimonial style notice claims the constipation remedy De Witt’s Little Early Risers provides relief after years of distress. The passage features a quoted user, J. D. Greeny from Depauw Indiana, praising the product. Noah Martin is also referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
J. D. Greeny Depauw
Ind
Noah Martin
Mining Years Close Reflect Shared Industry Year
The closing year parallels the mining sector's activity across the country. Production, investment, and labor shifts outline a year of steady but uneven strength, with regional contrasts shaping overall industry results and future outlooks.
Dr Tichenor's Antiseptic Promoted in Missouri Letters
A collection of testimonials from Sullivan and Greene Ridge Missouri dated 1900 to 1899 praising Dr Tichenor's Antiseptic for cuts burns colic stomach bowels sick headache and as a reliable family medicine with a suggestion to write for a free sample from Sherrouse Medicine Company New Orleans.
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Sullivan
Tichenor
Dotter
Sentinel
Hickory
Dr Tichenor
F. Gat Bert
Greene Ridge
Sherrouse Medicine Company
New Orleans
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