Patent medicine ads and political notes mix in 19th century page
An OCR fragment shows ads for Foley’s Kidney Cure and Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin by Noah Martin and L H Howard, interwoven with political mentions of J J Hill and Wagner of Memphis, plus notes on weather forecasts and Rocky Mountain Tea claims. The text blends medical remedies, self help tones, and campaign commentary.
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Noah Martin
Madison
Noah Martino
Lady Colin Campbell notes on women craving strength
The passage argues that women seek strength in some form and likely prefer sea or bear forms of protection, suggesting a distrust of close embraces. The text contrasts women’s longing for resilience with an aversion to being hugged by a bear.
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Colin Campbell
Kidney cure ads warn against heat and drink excess
An old newspaper snippet promotes Foley’s Kidney Cure to treat summer kidney irregularities caused by overheating and surplus drink. It cites vendors Noah Martin and L. H. Howard and mentions Dr E Detchon’s Anti-Diuretic as a remedy for enuresis with a $1 price.
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Foley
Noah Martin
E Detchon
L. H. Howard
Druggiat
Norwegian exodus sparks government concern in systolic era
The Norwegian government worries as 30 000 citizens depart for the United States within a year. A call to Noah Martin's drug store offers a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets claimed to ease indigestion improve appetite regulate liver and bowels with easy pleasant dosing.
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United States
Noah Martin
Ae & Free
Chamberlain
Enec
Lexie divorce ends with fair portion for both spouses
Post divorcment congratulations focus on Lexie and his wife as the former seeks a more equitable division of assets and property. The St. Jo Gazette notes both parties receive favorable consideration in the settlement.
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Lexie
Ileema
St. Jo. Gazette
Cough Remedy Praised By Local Editor
A letter from H J Rickfaden editor of the World-Herald in Fair Haven Wash credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with easing a child's illness. He states the medicine prevented several severe attacks of croup and saved the family from a serious time. The note adds the product is available for sale at a local druggist.
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Patimania
Chamberlain
Everal
H. J. ‘Ririckfaden
World-Herald
Fair ‘Haven
Wash
The Boy's Age Jokes and Health Advisory
A London humor line contrasts a boy's ages across settings while an ad promotes Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment for piles with immediate relief and infallible cure. The Edina Missouri board of health requires reporting eruptive diseases to prevent smallpox as a precaution.
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Board of Health of
Edina
Restore Liver Vitality with Stomach and Liver Tablets
An advertisement promises to revive torpid livers and dull appetites. It claims Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets restore function, renew vitality, and aid digestion. Priced at 25 cents with free samples at Noah Martin's drug store.
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Chamberlain
Price
Noah Martin
After Spain War, U.S. Promise on Cuba Questioned
A World article notes the London Times doubting Cuba withdrawal after the Spanish-American War while the United States, not a diplomat, is portrayed as giving simple assurances and sticking to them. The Globe provides the quote about Uncle Sam’s untrained diplomacy and his habit of keeping promises.
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Spain
London Times
United States
Cuba
Uncle Sam
Globe
Lavative Bromo Quinine Tablets Claim One Day Cure
Advertising copy promises a full cure for a cold in a single day using Lavative Bromo Quinine tablets. It notes a money refund if the remedy fails and features E. W. Grove's signature on each box, priced at 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Cyclone Near Browning Wreaks Havoc in Farming District
A cyclone near Browning on Friday the 28th ult damaged the farming community it crossed. Many buildings were destroyed and stock killed. Like all twisters the storm performed unusual capers.
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Browning
Stops the Cough and Works off the Cold
This vintage advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising to cure a cold in one day with a no cure no pay claim priced at 25 cents. It emphasizes fast relief and a simple remedy to beat a cold.
Advertisement offers pets for sale in Mile X notice
A French newspaper advertisement lists a monkey two parrots and a bulldog for sale by Mile X who says she no longer needs the animals as she is going to be married.
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Mile X
Warning on Foley's Kidney Cure Claim
An advertisement warns that kidney or bladder trouble may worsen without Foley's Kidney Cure and states it positively cures all forms of kidney and bladder diseases. Sold by Noah Martin.
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Foley
Noah Martin
Edition highlights modern Bible with extra Family Register
The speaker notes this edition adds a Family Register and three full pages for divorces alongside traditional births and deaths and marriages. The exchange humorously implies the Bible cannot be improved yet jokes about extensive divorce records.
Constipated Bowels Remedy Advertises Herbine
A Kansas reader from Wichita endorses Herbine as a reliable remedy to regulate the liver and bowels. The note claims daily waste elimination by maintaining a laxative condition and mentions a 50 cent price at Noah Martin's store.
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G. L. Edwards
Main St
Wishiin
Kanagas
Noah Martin’s
Meat prices and cattle duties debate in Centerville editorial
The Centerville Lewesian argues against removing duties on imported cattle to lower meat prices. He warns domestic stock raisers would suffer and urges butchers to buy and slaughter their own cattle to protect local producers, asserting six cent cattle do not justify twenty cent steak.
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Centerville
Was Wasting Away
A Salem Missouri resident Robert R Watta writes a health testimonial about kidney disease. He credits Foley's Kidney Cure for complete recovery after trying many doctors and remedies. The advertisement notes it is sold by Noah Martin.
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Robert R. Watta
Salem
Foley
Noah Martin
Boers Run South Africa War Dispatch Cables Spark Cheer
A British general reports Boers are moving in South Africa and sends a hopeful update. The home department reviews the dispatch as cables burn with cheering messages urging bravery and increased lead.
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South Africa
Home Department
Baltimore News
Roosevelt Family Might Welcome Unassuming Stork
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes it is odd for a prominent family to receive such routine attention from a common bird and wonders if the American eagle should be called instead.
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Roosevelt
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Gate City
Tax on Babies and Vermifuge Claim
An 19th century advertisement warns that extreme heat taxes babies digestion and urges dosing puny infants with White's Great Vermifuge to stimulate digestion and promote strength. The copy cites Noah Martin's product line and promotes rapid health gains.
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White
Noah Martin
Literary figures near helm of government in Macon Republican
The Macon Republican notes a cabinet like arrangement with Roosevelt at the White House, Hay heading the state department, Ware controlling the pension bureau, and Tarkington in Congress. The piece suggests a literary influence shaping government.
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Roosevelt
White House
Hay
State Department
Ware
Pension Bureau
Tarkington
Congress
Ellers
Macon
Arnica Salve Cures Burned Lady After Gasoline Stove Blaze
A Kirkman Iowa woman suffered a frightful burn from a gasoline stove explosion. Physicians could not heal the running sore, but Bucklen's Arnica Salve completely cured it. It treats cuts corns sores boils bruises skin diseases and piles. 25 cents at Noah Martin's.
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N. E. Palmer
Kirkman
Bucklen
Noah Martin’s
Islands formed in Missouri streams held for county schools
A Missouri court decision holds that islands formed in state streams become county property held in trust for county schools. Some counties along the Mississippi and Missouri rivers expect these islands to generate significant revenue.
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Missouri Courts
Mississippi
Missouri
Don’t Marry For Money Advertises Health Cure
A Boston man happy after marrying a sickly rich young woman finds relief with Dr. King’s New Life Pills. The fortune and health remedy, praised for jauntice biliousness malaria fever and ague and liver stomach troubles, is sold for 26 cents at Noah Martin's drug store.
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Boston
Dr. King
Noah Martin
Brookfield Gazette Weighs Missouri Senate Choices
The Brookfield Gazette notes the St. Louis Republic’s view that R C Kerena is not fit to represent Missouri in the U S Senate, but the paper also states that William Joel Stone is a good man for the position.
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St. Louis
Allen's Foot Base Powder Aids Fit and Comfort
Ladies can wear shoes one size smaller after using Allen's Foot Base powder. It eases new or tight shoes, helps corns and bunions, prevents swollen feet and calluses, and treats sweating and hot aching feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents. trial sample free by mail from Allen’s, Olmsted Le Roy, N.Y.
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Allen
Yy Mall
Olmstéd
le Roy
Leading Up to It
A brief dialogue from the Ohio State Journal notes a child named Bobbie referencing preserves in the pantry and a mother's warning about illness. The exchange highlights sweets versus cautionary advice in a domestic scene.
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Bobbie
Ohio State Journal
Ten Years in Bed Kidney Cure Testimonial
R A Gray of Oakville Indiana states he was bedridden ten years with kidney disease until Foley's Kidney Cure was recommended. He reports inability to move part of the time, then relief and gratitude calling the remedy God sent. Sold by Nosh Mar- 0D.
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R. A Gray
J. P. Oakville, Ind
Foley
Nosh
Putnam County Smallpox Outbreak Raises Picnic Concerns
The Queen City Leader notes several smallpox cases across the river in Putnam county. It warns that river bottom picnic parties may be unpopular this summer if the disease spreads further.
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Putnam County
Queen City
How to Avoid Trouble Now with Chamberlain’s Remedy
An urging note promotes Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as essential for families before summer. It claims wide use and effectiveness for both children and adults and notes Noah Martin Druggist as the seller.
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Noah Martin
Fatal British Columbia mine blast claims 160 lives
A recent mining disaster in British Columbia killed 160 or more miners after a single lit pipe breached strict safety orders against matches in an electrically lit mine. The explosion followed, killing the offender and 159 others.
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British Columbia
Free Blood Balm Cure Ad Promises All Blood Ailments
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a universal cure for blood and skin diseases including ulcers eczema boils and cancer related issues. It claims deep seated cures and healthful blood supply with trial treatment offered by mail from Dr. Gillam in Atlanta.
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Gillam
There Are Others Rag Time Exchange
A brief curious exchange centers on ragtime music. Mr. Cumroz confides that he personally enjoys ragtime but refrains from admitting it publicly due to his refined image. The remark hints at social pressure around musical tastes.
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Mr. Cumroz
Ballard's Snow Liniment Sold by Noah Martin's
A historical ad touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as a remedy for neuralgic pains rheumatism lumbago and sciatic pains claiming deep penetration to nerves and bone and blood absorption. It cites D F Moore of the Illinois Central Railway Milan Tennessee and notes prices 25 60c and 1 00.
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Ballard
D. F Moore
Illinois
Central Railway
Milan
Tenn
Noah Martin’s
Snake in Paris jail terrorizes inmates says Shelbyville Herald
The Paris jail is plagued by a large black snake that emerges at night and roams the cells. Despite several attempts to kill it, the reptile remains unharmed. The Shelbyville Herald jokes that two self confessed murderers housed there should be left to the creature's presence to deter them.
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Paris
Shelbyville Herald
Seven Years in Bed Cure Promises From Electric Bitters
Mrs L Pease of Lawrence Kansas says three bottles of Electric Bitters restored her ability to walk after seven years of bed rest due to kidney and liver trouble and nervous debility. The ad promises relief for headaches backaches nervousness sleeplessness melancholy faintness and dizziness and guarantees satisfaction by Noah Martin at 50 cents.
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L. Pease
Lawrence
Kan
Noah Martin
St Patrick of Hawaii Seeks Snake Import Ban in Congress
The Governor Dole's nephew, nicknamed The St Patrick of Hawaii, travels to Washington to push a law barring reptile imports into Hawaii. Congress has taken no action and no precedent exists for the proposal.
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Dole
St. Patrick
Hawaii
Washington
Pacific
Congress
One Minute Cough Cure Praised By Logan County Readers
D Scott Currin of Logan ton Pa endorses One Minute Cough Cure calling it the only safe cough remedy that acts immediately for coughs colds croup and throat lung troubles. Mothers testify it helps their children as attacks can come suddenly before a doctor arrives. Pleasant to take and liked by children. Noah Martin druggist.
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D. Scott Currin
Loganton
Noah Martin
The Boer War Through October 1899 to Present
The war began in October 1899 with about 50 000 Boer fighters. British forces peaked at 280 000 in the field. From first to last 500 000 troops were engaged. British losses to April 1 include 4 341 officers and 97 324 men. Boers taken prisoner total 37 000. Boer casualties unknown. About 7 000 Boers remain in the field. War cost Britain roughly 1.25 billion dollars.
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Great Britain
Pain Balm Restores Woman in New Lebanon
George Scaub of New Lebanon Ohio, a reader of the Dayton Volksarmt ung, bought Chamberlain's Pain Balm for his wife eight weeks of back pain. After a few days she felt reborn and the pains vanished before finishing the bottle. Martin Druggist sells the remedy.
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George Scaub
New Lebanon
Ohio
Dayton Volksarmtung
Chamberlain
Martin
Palmistry Joke Sparks Quick Wit In Luzerne
A young man and his companion discuss palmistry during a drive. She suggests foretelling pleasure by watching the lines in his hands, prompting a slow realization. Two men pass by as a light bulb moment yields an embarrassed grin and a humorous misunderstanding reported by the Lucerne Standard.
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Lucerne Standard
DeWitts Little Early Risers Sold For Spring Ills
Spring Fever is linked to a torpid liver and inactive bowels causing a poisoned system. DeWitts Little Early Risers claim to stimulate the liver open the bowels and cleanse impurities, with safe non gripping pills. A user from Moundsville West Virginia endorses them saying they work better than anything tried.
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DéWitt
DeWitt
R. M. Everly
Moundsville
W. Va
Dinah M. Or Dinah May Or Dinah Migh
A baby girl is brought to a clergyman for baptism. The father chooses the name Dinah M with a quip that the middle initial depends on the child’s future nature. If she is sweet like the mother she may be Dinah May. if fiery like him she might become Dinah Migh.
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Dinah M
Dinah
Herbine Promoted For Summer Weakness By Kansas Hotel Propr
Grand View Hotel Cheney Kansas proprietor J Freegard endorses Herbine as a tonic laxative and restorative for summer fatigue. He claims twelve years of use with Dr Newton of Newton Kansas recommending it. Noah Martins offers 650c bottles for sale.
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Hi J. Freegard
Grand View Hotel
Cheney
Kan
Newton
Newton Kan
Noah Martin’s
Difference in Gen der Causes Mixup in Farewell
Footnote dialogue from the New York Times features M Cambon the French ambassador thanking Chicago's mayor for hospitality. The exchange hinges on a mispronunciation and a gendered wordplay about encroachment and cockroaches.
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Chicago
M. Cambon
New York Times
Real Friend Endorses Kodol Digestive Aid
W. T. Bourdevant of Merry Oaks North Carolina describes fifteen years of dyspepsia and indigestion and credits Kodol with immediate relief allowing almost unrestricted eating. He urges others not to diet and to use Kodol to aid digestion as a stomachless assimilator. Noah Martin druggist endorses.
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W. T. Bourdévant
Merry Oaks
N.C
Cheeriny
Noah Martin
Missouri Health Society urged to act in meat import scare
The State Republican argues Gov Stone should convene the Missouri Health Society to counter imported diseased meat into Missouri. It notes the ex governor could locate the society and is tasked to mobilize it in this emergency for public health and bread safety.
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Beef Trust
Missouri
Stone
Missouri Health Society
Baking Powder Trust
Missouri Health Socity
State
Republican
Eclipse watch offered for ten Kansas City Weekly Journal subscribers
The Weekly Journal offers a free Eclipse watch to any boy or girl who secures 10 paid subscriptions at 25 cents each, totaling $2.50. Submit names, addresses, and payment by money order or draft to Weekly Journal, Kansas City, Missouri, with postage paid. The watch is stem wind and stem set and described as a beauty.
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Weekly Journal
Kansas City Weekly Journal
Kansas City
Irishman in cavalry tale recalls clever fencing line
A humorous St James's Gazette anecdote tells of an Irishman in a smart cavalry regiment who, when asked how to handle a feint, replies with a wry plan to tickle the opponent with the point to test if he is shamming.
A Summer Trip to Salt Lake City and Pacific Coasts
An offer touts a grand continental journey via Denver and Rio Grande routes to Salt Lake City and the Pacific coast. It extols Salt Lake City sights including temples and hot springs, mountain drives, and a buoyant climate, inviting inquiries for low tourist rates and a copy of Salt Lake City tourism literature.
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Pacific Coast
Denver & Rio Grande
America
Palestine
P&r
Igké
City of the Saints
K. Hooper
Denver
Colo. St
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