Fragments of 19th century notices and ads across topics
A mixed OCR of consumer ads, medical cures, public notices, and brief items. It mentions DeWitt's Witch Hazel and Little Early Risers by Noah Martin, Druggist, Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, and Bullard’s Horehound Syrup. It cites Manila population estimates, Vanderbilt estate valuation, and a proposed New York to San Francisco air railway by Rockefeller.
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DeWitt
Noah Martin
New York
Cornelius ‘Vanderbilt
leWitt
Noah Martino
San Francisco
Rockfeller
Gotham
Golden Gate
Atlantic
Pacific Ocean
Didnt Marry For Money Inspires Quick Health Turnaround
A Boston man who recently wed a frail wealthy woman is now content as his wife regains health thanks to Dr. King’s New Life Pills. The remedy is labeled effective for jaundice biliousness malaria fever and ague and various liver and stomach complaints. Available for 252 at Nash Martin’s drug store.
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Bostop
Dr. King
Nash Martin
Benson's Plaster Promoted as Quick Cure Across States
Advertising copy extols Benson's Porous Plaster for rapid relief of coughs colds asthma bronchitis and related ailments. It claims over 5000 physicians and druggists endorse it and notes 55 awards from Europe and America. Seabury & Johnson ship prepaid orders in the United States for 250 or more.
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Benson
Alway
Benson’alasters
Europe
America
United States
Eath
Seabury & Johnson, Mfg
N.Y
Herbal tonics promise vigor and digestion relief
The ad copy touts Herbine as improving appetite digestion and vitality with a 50 cent price from Noah Martin, urging after meal use. It also promotes a Chamberlain's stomach and liver tablet sample from Nash Martins drug store claiming appetite and digestion benefits.
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Nash Martin
Chamberlain
Noah Martin
Lettered siblings reveal playful nicknames and playful faux Latin
An exchange notes a Browning boy whose sister, Jessie at home, attends an eastern school and signs her letters as Jessica. The boy replies with a teasing note saying Papica and mamica have gone to Californica and I have bought me a new horsica, signed Your affectionate brotherica, Samica.
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Bnghbt
Browning
Jessie
East
Jessica
Papica
Mamica
Californica
Bucklen’s Amica Salve Suits Cyclists’ Wound Care
A vintage advertisement touts Bucklen’s Amica Salve for fast relief of cuts sprains and bruises from bicycle accidents. It claims pain relief and healing, cures chafing chapped hands sore lips burns ulcers and more with a 26 cent guarantee, sold by Noah Martin, druggist.
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Amica
Noah Martin
No Noxious Doses Cure for Liquor Habit Promoted
An advertisement extols the Gold Cure as a home treatment for drunkenness, claiming it cures the disease and is sold for one dollar. It touts testimonials and discreet administration, with physicians offering advice and worldwide shipping to patients.
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Hur
Dent
Eowin B. Gites & Company
Market Street
Philadelphia
Burlington Route Announces Fast Trains and Excursions
The Burlington Route advertises trains No 41 and No 5, connecting Hannibal, Quincy, and Kansas City with through service to the Northwest, Puget Sound, and Portland. It lists connections via Lincoln and Omaha, morning and night departures, and California excursion sleepers with weekly departures from St. Louis, St. Joseph, and Burlington.
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Hanovibal
Quincy
Boon
Kansas City
St Joseph
Puget Sound
Portland
Missouri
Iowa
Quincey
Laclede
Lincoln
Nebraska
Denver
Burlingtone
Burlington
Hannibal
Minnesota
St. Joseph
Colorado
Pacific Coast
Chicago
St. Louis
California
Scenic
Salt Lake City
Wnite
W.C. Maxweet
L. W. Wakely
Gen
Keokuk
St Louis
Evitore
Rock Mountain Tea Promoted for Graceful Neck Line
A short ad touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a nightly aid to achieve a round graceful neck. The copy suggests regular use and directs readers to ask a druggist for purchase.
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Jennie
Relief for piles with Tabler's Buckeye Ointment
Advertisement notes Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment offers immediate relief and claims a cure for piles. Prices are 50 cents for bottles and 75 cents for tubes, signed Noah Martin. Also mentions Aguinaldo’s expected visit to the United States to study American institutions and language, per Gate City.
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Tabler
Noah Martin
Aguinaldo
United States
Gate City
Try Jell-O a Fast Two Minute Dessert
A family question answered with a quick dessert guide. Mix Jell-O with hot water and chill to set in minutes. Flavors include lemon orange raspberry and strawberry. Available at grocers.
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the New Desert
Aleares
Boston merchant touts newspaper ads for quick impact
A Boston merchant interviewed by the Salem News argues that top advertisers gain the most business as newspapers deliver announcements to thousands in twenty four hours or less. He contends newspaper advertising is dignified, specific and prompt to yield results.
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Boston
Salem News
Woman seeks divorce over Paris Exposition plan
A Idaho woman divorces her husband claiming his refusal to take her to the Paris Exposition. He testified he feared water and baths, even seasick, and the dispute is tied to the trip. The piece ends with an advertisement for Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin at L. H. Howard's.
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Idahos
Dr. Caldwell
L. H. Howard’s
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S. H. Jackson & CO
Ena Wheeler Wilcox
Frankfort
Kentucky
Denmark
Manila
Newark
N. J
Tventeenth
War Department
Mr. James. Brown
Potsmouth
Fiazel
Noah Martan
Grover Cleveland
Suco
B. E. Mouser
Chetopa
Kansas
Pain
John Jackson
Jackson County
Ilinois
Jackson
New Orleans
Gen. Jackson
New York Life Insurance Company
Woodmen of
New York Life
Helen Groulkd
Agent Fogg
Missouri Pacific
Y.m CA
Coffeyville
Comptroller
Dawes
Texas
England
Massachusetts
Globe
K. C. Journal
Gor
ICA Akes
Standard Oil CO
Lorenzo Jones
Torney
Townsend
A. T. Dauchaday
Afrian Avan
H. Jackson & Co
S. Unionville, Mo
C.H Maur
Magee & Townsend
Physicians and Surgeons
Townsends
Limonville
Missour
Offic
Magee
L. D. Thomas
Unionville
Orrice
Square
R. C. Sickles
D. F. Calfee
Attorney At Law
Southeast Corner Square
J. A. Helferstine
Unionville, Mo
W. H. Perry
Homeopath
H. Jackson & Go’s
Goodrich
West Main Street
K. C
Co. H. Lewis
Prop
West Side Square
W.L. Brown
North Side Square
Hoverdale
John A. Helferstine
W.H. Holman
T. B. Nere
K. McCurcain
Cashier
Farmers Bank of Unionville
the Mar
Haynes & Smith
Proprietors
A. W. Lane
A. Hays
Unionville, Missouri
West Side
Meat Market
Goal Bros
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