Rock Island Plans May Shift Drakeville Trenton Cutoff
A Des Moines Leader interview quotes a Rock Island insider claiming the Drakeville Trenton cutoff will be abandoned. The alternative calls for a second track from West Liberty to Des Moines and a line from Indianola to Lineville linking with the Southwestern, creating a Kansas City to St. Paul through Des Moines route.
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Manio
Des Moines
Rock Island Railroad
Drakeville-Trenton
Rock Island
Des Motees
West Liberty
Ouranola
Lineville
Iowa
Drakeville
Trenton
Chicago
Parkes
State
Appanoose County
Parker
Drakeville-Trenoton
Weat Liberty
Indianola
Kansas City
Iodiapola
Burlington
Pattoosburg
Dex Moors
Dainsville
Pattonsburg
AEF. Stillwell
Cainsville
Liveville
Ludianola
Centerville
UlUzen
Doctor Pierce cures and Funston on Filipinos
The clipping cites Emma Richardson praising Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery for throat ulcers and weakness. It also quotes General Frederick Funston arguing Filipinos are untrustworthy, treacherous, and unsuitable for self government, favoring American appointment of rulers.
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Emma Richardson
Gose Wayne Cody
R. \. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Frederick Funston
Kansan
Philippines
Funstons
Funston
Kidney Trouble Affects Women and Men Alike
An advertising feature explains kidney and bladder troubles harm both genders, noting rising prevalence and symptoms in children. It promotes Swamp-Root from Dr Kilmer and Co as a remedy, offering free sample bottles and pamphlet via mail from Binghamton, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Kosohee’s German Strip for Colds and Lung Ailments
An 19th century style ad claims sudden climate changes cause illnesses and promotes Kosohee’s German Strip to prevent sickness and doctor bills. It promises curing consumption pneumonia hemorrhages severe coughs croup and other lung diseases with a sample bottle free and regular size 73 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H Howard
Cts
Philippines policy calls for steady American rule and growth
The piece argues for extended U S military presence in the Philippines and emphasizes the need for American capital to develop resources and create profitable industries. It warns against idle native populations and endorses humane control, predicting 40 000 troops may be required for years. It also cites a patent medicine advertisement amid the intertwined text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woc Journal
Missouri Finance Debate Over Dockery Exhibit Draws Fire
A Salem editor in Missouri questions Dockery and Allen figures on state finances and debt payments, asserting a $11 million excess over debt service. The Republic denounces the editor as a saphead, while defending its own stance and calling for scrutiny of the state’s books and exhibits.
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Salem Mo
Dockery and Allen
Republic
Salemsaphead
New York
Chicago
Gov. Dockery
St. Louis
Missouri
Salem
Gov Dockery
Sapheads
Contagious Blood Poison Cure Promoted by Swift Specific
An advertisement extols a mercury and potash free cure for contagious blood poison, claiming it purges the virus from the blood and prevents relapse. It touts a vegetable composition, builds health, and offers a free booklet from The Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga. The piece links heredity to early life infection and urges readers to send for the home cure guide.
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Hom
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cure For Rheumatism
Ad claims Botanic Blood Balm cures rheumatism and catarrh after all else fails with no cost to try the trial treatment. It describes pain relief, reduced swelling, and elimination of throat irritations by purifying blood. Offers free medical advice and a prepaid trial from Dr. Gillam in Atlanta, GA.
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Dr. Gillam
Mitchell St
Atlanta
Cost of a Wife Sparks New Jersey Data Debate
A Des Moines News summary notes a New Jersey statistician calculated wedding costs for 15,857 marriages at 2 955 000 dollars, averaging 185 per wedding plus 22 for courting expenses. The piece suggests courtship and final marriage costs vary, with claims a man may pay about 22 dollars plus 148 for a wife in a bargain.
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New Jersey
Des Moines News
My child is worth millions to me say Mrs Mary Bird Harrisburg
Mrs Mary Bird of Harrisburg Pa testifies her child would have died from croup without One Minute Cough Cure a safe quick relief for coughs croup throat and lung troubles. She notes its immediate action gentle taste and safety for the youngest child urging every family to keep a bottle handy during this season.
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Mary Bird
Harrisburg
Noah Martin
No Excuse for Smallpox Declared by Health Official
Minneapolis January 16 H M Bracken secretary of the Minnesota state board of health told a public address that anyone over discretionary age found without vaccination against smallpox should be cured and then jailed for ninety days. He cited thorough demonstration of vaccination’s preventive value and asserted there is no excuse for smallpox in civilized countries.
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Minneapolis
L. H. M Bracken
Minnesota State Board of Health
Brackenen
Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Ad
The ad urges sufferers with lung diseases to avoid exile to a warmer climate and promotes Dr Kings New Discovery as a home cure. It claims the medicine cures coughs colds and all throat and lung diseases with quick relief and astounding results from persistent use. Trial bottles are free at Noah Martins with bottles priced 50 cents and one dollar, guaranteed.
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Kings
Noah Martin
The
Globe
Democrat
Globe Printing CO
St. Louis
Croker Moves to England Amid War Time Rhetoric
The Chicago Record-Herald notes Croker’s departure for England with a warning that delaying actions toward him will be treated as treasonable. It asserts Carnegie Institution funding should be by private entities, not a United States government program, and mentions major corporations without U.S. government involvement.
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Croker
England
Chicago Record-Herald
Qarnegie’ Institution
Vancement of Science
United States
Dr Tichenor Antiseptic Receives Wide Endorsements
A series of testimonials from Sullivan Hickory Barren Bigelow Greene Ridge and Greene Ridge Mo praise Dr Tichenor's Antiseptic for wounds colic stomach and bowel trouble headaches and general healing. Endorsers report rapid healing and relief across cuts burns and infections.
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Sullivan
Hickory
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DeWitt
James Mack
Webster
SWAN
H. L. Szwexr
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M. A
Hanna
Adamana
Ariz
R. W. Tranery
Albuquerque, N. M
Dr Tichenor
Greene Ridge
Sherrouse ‘Medicine Company
New Orleans
Smith
L. H. Howard
Monroe & Howard
C. A. Middleton
Townsend Block
Unionville, MO
Great Republican Paper of America
Globe-Democrat
Daily Globe Democrat
West
INCI
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