The Polled Durham Craze in Cattle Breeding
Breeders discuss whether the red or roan color affects value of Polled Durham cattle. The craze is seen as a prejudice harming breeding stock, with many noting roans and even whites win prizes while red bias persists. Some urge reliance on pure stock and advise caution toward color fads.
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Durham
Hall's Catarrh Cure and a New World Building Project
An early 20th century ad notes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a trusted internal remedy, claiming efficacy on mucous surfaces and urging readers to request free testimonials. It also describes Ridgely’s giant 20 story office building plan in New York's money district, with a $2,000,000 site cost and $4,000,000 additional construction budget, backed by the Alliance Realty Company.
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Hall
B. J. Canny & Co
Praps
Toledo
New York
Broad Street
Exchange Place
Money District
Lliance Realty Company
Local notice on medicine efficacy from a carpenter’s case
A letter from a tire shop cashier recounts a carpenter’s illness and a druggist remedy. The writer notes a colleague previously suffered diarrhoea and colic but recovered after using the medicine, and the carpenter returned to work. The piece mentions sale by Noah Martin.
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Tiret
Metta
Eneoe
Patichi Io
Noah Martin
Hay and grass culture notes and army rank changes
The text discusses profitable hay crops with clover best for personal use and timothy and neat hay for market, curing challenges, and the adage to work when sun shines. It also notes congressional action raising salaries for top officers and explains the creation of the lieutenant general as commander of the American army with major generals under him.
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Miles
Corbin
Congress
Soldeirs
Ton
Scott
Sherman
Grant
Sheridan
Schofield
Cultivation Tips From A. Blalock On Corn Rows
A. Blalock of Macon County describes dry weather cultivation practices for corn. He details shallow plowing near seedlings with guards raised to drop fine soil, using a walking plow before switching to a disc cultivator to protect roots, continuing as long as possible.
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A. Blalock
Macon Co
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Promises Sleep and Strength
A testimonial speaking of female illness and sleepless nights, claiming Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription heals ulcers and inflammation, cures weakness, strengthens the body, soothes nerves, and enriches the blood to restore energy and restful sleep. The writer cites personal relief and gratitude.
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Wis
J. den Soarille
National Republican Platform Favors Gold Standard and Expansion
The platform endorses McKinley’s presidency, protectionist tariffs, and the gold standard. It argues Democratic policy risks prosperity, calls for reduced war taxes, stronger immigration limits, labor protections, a robust merchant marine, and completion of a U S isthmian canal. It supports Cuban independence, Philippine governance, and Hawaiian annexation.
Expansion and the Expansion Plank in the Campaign
The excerpt argues expansion is a central campaign issue, stressing that authority equals responsibility and that the United States must provide for law and order abroad. It defends anti-imperialist critics, cites Cuba and the West Indies, and includes paraphrased quotes reflecting optimism about self-government under duty.
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Paris
Senate
Sodin
West Indies
Philippine Islands
Spain
Philippines
Cuba
Chicago Times Herald
Hood's Pills Advertised as Best Family Cathartic
The ad touts Hood's Pills as the best family cathartic, claiming relief from constipation and stomach discomfort. It emphasizes quick action and overall health benefits, urging readers to try Hood's for gentle, effective results.
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Hood
Chinese Boxers Threaten Foreigners In China Crisis
The Boxers, an estimated 11 million strong in northern China, vow to expel all foreigners and missionaries. They swear to aid in foreign erasure, rely on a folk religious belief, and deem gun battles unnecessary, believing fists will prevail. A prominent Chinese observer dismisses their likely success against modern reform movements.
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China
Reform Party
Wolcott Defends Expansion Against Imperialism Claims
The article argues Democratic readers will use tricks to confuse voters on expansion in the campaign. It claims the term imperialism was invented as a political device and will fail to mislead the people.
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Democratic Party
Chicago
Wokcott
Jdyeew Astets
Philadelphiet Gention
Bitzi
Notary Piplic Property for Sale Listings
Property for sale items include No 9 an 80 acre farm six miles from under wire fee on Né 10.24 offer improved land No 11 new fori-Foout sale on installment plan $5 per on No 13 120 acre farm with heavy cultivation young orchard $10 acre if sold soon $200 cash balance on long time No 14 traded piano for cows drink No 15 good second hand cal sale Will exchange for wood onIy.
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Havyia
Balenes
Agi
Private money loan on personal or chattel mortgage security
A note indicates a $2,000 private money loan secured by personal or chattel mortgage. Details of repayment terms and parties are not provided in the fragment.
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