A Modern Darby and Joan of Two Dunkards
In a park a Dunkard couple Rachel Holbrook and Jason share a bench beside the sea as she reveals their lifelong romance rooted in faith. The tale chronicles early friendship, a cattle rescue that sparked love, joining Dunkard and Seventh Day Baptist families, and a marriage delayed by parental guidance and sorrow. The couple faces a final watershed as Jason must promise to care for his mother, testing a love tempered by devotion, faith, and duty.
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Khitting
Joan
Jason
Hwassan
Soo
Mother
Father
Mrs. Simons
Mrs. Holbrook
Rachel
Dunkard
Thousands Suffer Kidney Trouble and Don’t Know It
An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary issues. It describes a home test with water and sediment, claims relief from back pain and frequent urination, and notes availability in 50c and 1 dollar sizes. It urges readers to request a free sample bottle and booklet by mail from Dr Kilmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. K
Beene
Svs
Svemap
Fragment of a romance in a park scene
In a park a man named Jason reveals his mother has died that morning and asks his lover to look after things. He plans a wedding the next day after his mother’s funeral, and he and his sweetheart depart together, leaving the speaker unseen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jason
Rachel
Jacob
Chef
Cure for Eczema Promoted by Blood Balm Co
Advert reads B B B Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for eczema and skin eruptions. Claims to purify blood and stop itching, with 30 years of testing. Available through druggists at 3 per bottle, or six for 5, with trial bottle and free medical advice. Sold by Monroe & Howard in Atlanta and mailed from Blood Balm Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.S.S
Sarah M. Keesling
Windsor
Saris Teun
Swift Specific Company
Atlanta
Saddress Blood Balm Co
Monroe & Howard
The Bachelor's Lament by M. Thornton
A humorous verse recalling a man’s longing for companionship and a partner at home as he contemplates marriage. The speaker laments repeatedly for a spouse who will share duties, comfort, and support in happiness and distress.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Quick Digestion Aid
An advertisement claims that if food is not digested quickly it will ferment and irritate the stomach. After meals, a teaspoonful of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is advised as it digests what you eat and lets you eat freely. It asserts it never fails to cure the worst cases and is pleasant to take.
Immigrant Group Described as Fine Class by Federal Agent
A Washington dispatched federal agent inspected Japanese arrivals on the Pacific coast and praised them as clean, young, intelligent settlers with higher-than-average funds. The mean wealth per individual was reported at 42 dollars. The Japanese government is said to cooperate with U S efforts to curb coerced labor and servitude.
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Pacific Coast
Washington
United States
Ely's Cream Balm Offers Cleanser and Healer for Nasal Passages
Ely Brothers promote Ely's Cream Balm as a non drying soothing healer for nagal catarrb and diseased membranes. Priced at 50 cents at druggists or by mail from 56 Warren Street New York. Upon application it spreads across the membrane giving immediate relief.
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Ely
Ely Brothers
Warran Street
New York
Reduced Rates Via Burlington Route National Conventions
Rail fare notices list several 1900 political events with sale dates in June and July. Details include Republican National Convention Philadelphia June 1900 with June 14 15 16 17 ticket sales and return by June 26, Democratic in Kansas City July 4 with sale July 2 3 4 and return by July 9, Prohibition in Chicago June 23 27 with sale June 25 27 and return by July 2, and Educational Association in Charleston July 7 18 19 with sale July 20 4 7 and return by Sept 1. One fare round trip plus specific surcharges noted. Grand Army of the Republic in Chicago Aug 25 to 29 offers one fare round trip. Details available from N. G. Davis, Agent.
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Philadelphia
Kansas City
Chicago II
National E Lucational Association
Charleston
National
Grand Army of the Republic
Chicago
N. G. Davis
Burlington
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promoted for Wounds and Piles
An advertisement touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a quick remedy for accidental injuries and wounds. It claims the salve also cures piles and skin complaints, urging readers to take it for relief.
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DeWitt
Akid
Midnight Steps and Young Folly in a Moonlit Scene
Two youths sit on steps at midnight sharing a playful kiss and wet with bliss. They confess fond affection misread as love while elders react with scorn or caution, contrasting old and young views of romance.
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Angela
Mama
Ely's Cream Balm for Nasal Catarrh
Ely Brothers advertise Cream Balm as a safe aromatic nasal remedy for nasal catarrh. The product is applied through the nostrils and claimed to cleanse and heal the nasal surface. It is offered at 50 cents via druggists or by mail from 56 Warren Street New York.
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Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
American wheat market grows with rising Chinese flour demand
If China increasingly uses wheat flour instead of rice, American wheat markets could expand significantly as trade opens. Seattle firms shipped 400 barrels per three years to Chinese trade and a Shanghai firm recently contracted Seattle suppliers for 50 000 barrels monthly for six months.
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China
Seattle
Shanghai
Kadol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Quick Relief
Advertisement claims Kadol digests what you eat to nourish the body while organs rebuild. It asserts the product instantly relieves and cures all stomach troubles and urges readers suffering from indigestion to try it for obvious benefit.
Railway Development in China and Other Evenings in July McClure's
Barclay Parsons presents Railway Development in China with photographs and maps. Bret Harte contributes a romantic mining camp episode. Cyrus Townsend Brady offers The Fall of Quebec The Sea Builders and an illustrated piece on lighthouses and life saving stations.
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McClure
China
Barclay Parsons
Bret Harte
California
Cyrus Townsend Brady
Eall
Quebec
Sea Builders
Restore Vitality With Stomach and Liver Tablets
A lively remedy claim for Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets to revive torpid livers. The ad states the tablets renew vitality and digestion, restoring the man to a “new” condition. Price 25 cents with samples free at Noah Martin’s drug store.
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Chamberlain
Noah Martin
Casualty totals in Philippines as reported to Senate
Secretary Root provided figures on the Philippine campaign showing United States troops killed and wounded at 3815, Filipino deaths at 10780, injuries 2104, captured and surrender 10425, and about 2000 prisoners in U S possession.
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Philippines
Root
United States Senate
United States
Quick Relief For Asthma From Foley’s Honey and Jar
Miss Maude Dickens of Parsons Kansas writes of eight years suffering asthma with severe recent attacks and near death. She began using Foley's Honey and Jar and never failed to get immediate relief.
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Miss Maude Dickens
Parsons
Kans
Foley
Noah Martin
Graduates of Still's American School Display Office Over Harkins
Graduates from Still's American School gather near the office over Harkins' store for a consultation day offered free of charge. The event highlights renewed ties between the institution and local merchants.
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Still’s ‘‘American School
Harkins
Surplus Revenues to Fund Bonds Says Secretary Gage
The text notes steadily rising appropriations over years 1886 to 1901 with figures from 463 million to 709 million. Secretary Gage clarifies the fiscal year will run a monthly surplus of about 5.5 million not 8 million and describes use of surplus to refund old bonds with new 2 percent bonds.
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Gage
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Darby and
Louise Holland
M. Thornton
St.lclair
St. Clair
Ingomar
Nampa
Montgomery
Della R
Chief Ingomar
W. T. Rinker
Unionville, Mo
Moelree’s
Cardul
Cardus
Chattaneces Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Sina
F. B. Foster
J. A. Quintal
South Side Square
Hydes
Nand
E. O. Lemen
Fccorsets
Strate A
Tissu “ Cas Deca
Kalamazoo
Mich
Keeley
Keeley Institute
St. Louis
Inettiede, Deright
Ris
Unionville
Orricx
Northeast
Atin
Missouri
H. Ee &Co’s
Kwae Main Ateeet
G. Hepa
IXL
C. H. ‘Lewis
Prop
Berry & Brown
Physicians & SuRaKons
Pment Borth
Mowger
Palace
Frank Andersom
Uniony
Sini
Fin Heer
Bayarepaan
Tuckey Jack
Porkind
Trumbello
Schnelie Brose
Pee
Beto
Don Bronnett
Sultan Aria
Bayard
Jenna
Sampson Dewey
Garus, Oun
Bruyestt Y Buiter
Bayard I
Picador
Cyrus
Bir Ld A&a
Way
Texas
Pere
Tod Snake
Trambeilo
Sampson Wey
Lemenville
H. Warnick & CO
Harttford, Mo
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