Conger Arrives in San Francisco From China
Edwin H. Conger United States minister to China arrives with wife daughter and Miss Pierce on the Nippon Maru. He explains he is not a candidate for Iowa governor and plans to return to Des Moines then China, noting indemnity discussions and wartime outrages were limited.
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San Francisco
Edwin H. Conger
United States
China
Pierce
Conger
Iowa
Associated Press
Des Moines
Meyer
Hia
American Army Strength Compared to Europe
The piece notes that with 76 000 in service the United States yields ten soldiers per 10 000 people. It lists European powers Great Britain 56 France 138 Germany 102 Russia 100 Austria 80 Italy 85 Spain 76 Portugal 60 Sweden 90, and concludes the American army is small at just over one sixth of the lowest European power. It estimates a permanent force of about 1 000 000 if matched to France's ratio.
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United States
Great Britain
France
Germany
Russia
Austria
Italy
Spain
Portugal
Sweden
Consumption a Preventable Danger Warns in Early Stage
A health advisory urges recognizing early signs of consumption and treating at home with Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil. It emphasizes self-care, quick attention, and offers a free sample from S. & S. Bowne, chemists in New York.
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Scott
Pearl Street
New York
Near View of General Christian De Wet
The portrait describes General Christian De Wet as stocky and strong with a plain Boer appearance. He wears a damp blue sweater and brown overalls, a worn ostrich feather cockade, and carries a light magazine and cartridge bandolier. His face is shadowed, beard evident, suggesting a man of calm assurance beyond the ordinary.
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Christian de Wet
Thomas F Miulliard
Scribner’s
Hall’s Catarrh Cure Praise and Reward Offer
An old prospectus advertises a one hundred dollar reward for incurable catarrh, endorses F J Cheney Co of Toledo, lists West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin as local wholesalers, and promotes Hall’s Catarrh Cure and Hall’s Family Pills with testimonials and intern al treatment claims.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
O. Walding
Kinnan
Honor to Jay Cooke in Philadelphia tribute
Philadelphia honors Jay Cooke, now 80, famed financier and government loan broker during the Civil War. His later downfall in the 1873 crash is noted as incidental to a career marked by public service and railroad finance.
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Philadelphia
Jay Cooke
Northern Pacific Railroad
Cooke
Jay Cook
Chicago
Tnbune
Ant Diuretic offers help for bedwetting children
An advertised drug, Dr. Decthon's Ant Diuretic, claims to stop bedwetting in children and appeals to both old and young. Priced at $100, the note notes availability from L. H. Howard, a Unionville druggist.
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Decthon
L. H. Howard
Unionville
Nervy Girl Defends Home From Burglary in Atchison
A 14-year-old Florence Tickner woke to a burglar in her room in Atchison Kansas. She grabbed the intruder by the finger and coat as he fled through a window after a struggle that left her teeth loosened. Police seek a suspect with a mutilated finger.
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Atchison, Kans
Florence Tickner
Balard's Snow Liniment Adverts Urge Immediate Use
Cyclists are urged to carry Balard's Snow Liniment for accidents. If applied immediately it subdues the fall, prevents swelling and discoloration, and speeds wound healing. Price 25 and 60 cents.
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Balard
Abner Knight Returns After Nineteen Years Absence
Hannibal Missouri reports Abner Knight, long missing since 19 years ago after moving to Selma Alabama, has returned. Knight, now 68, taught in Georgia during his absence. His wife, 66, welcomed him but has not resumed their marriage.
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Hannibal
Abner Knight
Selma
Ala
Alabama
Knight
Sherman
Georgia
Letter praising Pepsin Syrup Co product for child health
Mrs C A Truckmuller of Peregsstra Itz Monticello Illinois writes that her baby Eather, previously treated only with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for constipation, has become perfectly healthy since using Pepsin Syrup Co medicine. She mentions other satisfied users and extends best wishes, noting sale by L H Howard.
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C. A. Truckmuller
L. H. Howard
Postage Stamp Sales Reflect U S Business Growth
The Postage Stamp Record notes that stamp sales rose from 34,483,503 in 1881 to 50,638,921 in 1888 and 97,687,771 in 1900, nearly tripling the 1881 figure. It links rising mail volume and stamp sales to improved business conditions and argues the Post Office should become self sustaining.
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United States
Postoffice Department
St. Louis Star
Fought For His Life From Consumption and Pneumonia
J. T. Weather wax of Wyandotte Michigan recounts his father and sister dying of consumption and credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving him. A severe pneumonia attack left him with a persistent cough and lung trouble until months of medicine restored his health and weight. The ad touts the remedy as infallible for coughs colds and all throat and lung trouble with guaranteed bottles at Noah Martins drug store and free trial bottles.
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J. T. Weatherwax
Wyandotte
Mich
Noah Martin
Geo Burnham Ground Hog Returns Proclaims Weather
The Burnham family’s groundhog, raised in the city, vanished last winter then reappeared about six weeks after February 2. The incident is cited as proof by the Mildn Republican that groundhogs can predict the weather.
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Geo. T. Burnham
Groundhog
Burnham
Worthy successor claims new catarrh cure
An old practitioner markets a claimed cure for catarrh named Snorgies the Garantteed Catarrh Cure sold for one dollar. The ad asserts it relieves immediately, cures inflammation, stops discharges, and helps hay fever and cold in the head, with nationwide delivery from Philadelphia.
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Catabah
United States of Canada
Epward B. Giles & Company
Market Street
Philadelphia
County bids sought for Putnam County funds depository
Notice states the County Court of Putnam County Mio will accept sealed bids on Monday May 1901 to serve as depository for county funds for two years. Each bid must include a certified check or currency totaling at least 0.5 percent of the previous year’s county revenue. The court reserves the right to accept or reject any bid.
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The
Poets Court
County Court
Putnam County
Mio
Notice of Final Settlement in Miller Estate
The administratrix ARY E. Miller of the William H. Miller estate will file final settlement in the Probate Court of Putnam County Missouri at the Untonville courthouse on May 13 1901. This notice records the impending closing of accounts and seeks approval from the court.
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William H. Miller
Putnam Covey
Missouri
Probate Court Docket of Settlements and Adminstrators
Probate court of Puty lists docket items for settlements administrators guardians and curators due in May 1901. Includes entries for executors ad provisos and formal orders to be entered by the court. The notice outlines filing and action requirements for heirs and interested parties.
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Puty
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
A claim states the remedy relieves distress from kidney and bladder disease in six hours and eases back pain and urinary retention. It targets both men and women and promotes rapid relief and cure, with sales noted in the advertisement.
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L. H. Howard
Unionville
Executor’s Notice From Putnam County Missouri Probate
Notice issued that letters testamentary on the estate of a decedent were granted on April 8 1901 by the probate court of Putnam County Missouri All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them for allowance within one year and if not barred within two years from the date of publication.
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Mentary
Mesa
Snel
Probaaagst
Putnam County
Missouri
Anya ci
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Nervy Girl
Helsbsnd
the Postage Stamp Record
Geo. Burnham
Wee
S. E. Cor. Square
J. A. Helferstine
Parker and Sibole
W . Sibole
Woodson D. Parker
Emanual Parker
Preston Riddle
James T. Scott
Ibaa
Wm. H Miller
Mary E. Miller
Admr
Elizabeth McCollum
H. D. Marshall
Hannah Arnaman
Daniel Arnaman
Margaret Matheson
Ut L. Triplett
E. J. Mowrer
D. A. Mowrer
Edward Lowcock
Susan L. Anders
J W Chrisman
Anthony Wishon
John Shaver
J W Shaver
Gabrilla E Jones
Minor
Marier J Jones
Louisa M Bailey
Ira E. Bradshaw
James T Bailey
Cyrus Bradshaw
Carlton
John Howry
Estel Chinn
Arthur Roberts
Cassady
Charles Cassady
Henry Kelley
Wink Kelley
Lena
Parker Minora
Robison
Geof Cowan
Stewart
Ariadne Stewart
Nancy Stottlemire
James T. Rash
Fannie E Coddington
AN Mills
Shaddon
Ae Owl AN Mills
John J & Bert E Davis
John Davis
Oscar A Pherigo
C E Phengo
Timmons
W T Demoney
Wilks
Matilda Wilks
M C Matheson
Lorenzo Jones
Unionville, Mo
D. Cotes
J. A. Mowmregs
Wa. Hounrer
Hiram Hanet
A. C. Tronsure
Farmers Mutual
G. W. Pzrx
W.D. Leu
L. Provost J
Green
W. M. Staaus
F. A
E Company
Putnam
Patrons
H. E. Hanes
T. B. Valentine
Louisville & Nashville
A. R
Great Central Southern
Florida
Gulf Coast
C. L. Stone
Louisville
Bend
R. J. Wemyss
Seimer Immigration and Industrial Agent
Kentucky
Tennessee
Mississippi
Madison Co
J. S. Hadlock
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