Lodge warns Europe may seek foothold in South America
The speaker, a conservative senator, warns that European powers could try to extend influence in South America and urges stronger American defense. He advocates a capable army and navy, rapid transport readiness, and closer federal state militia cooperation to deter aggression and preserve peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henator Lodge
Home Market Club
Boston
South America
United States
Western Hemisphere
Lodge
Europe
Berreton
Spain
Hall's Catarrh Cure Reward Advert
One hundred dollars reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co, Toledo, with West & Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin as endorsers acknowledge Cheney's honor and solvency. Cure taken internally and claimed to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle. Testimonials free. Hall's Family Pills advertised as best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
O. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Passing of the Train Boy in Modern Rail Progress
In a Des Moines Capital editorial the end of the train boy era is noted as railroads like Pennsylvania and Burlington move to baggage car stock where travelers access papers magazines and fruit. The piece lauds the change as beneficial while warning about the train boy’s temptations and limited pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Erie
Burlington
Des Moines
Aments Defense of Pekin Missionaries in Siege
Dr Ament defends missionaries besieged in Pekin arguing a true record of courage and duty. He counters Mark Twain and others, notes civilians and women aiding in the trenches, and says the defense was justified. Conger Chaffee and others endorse Ament’s account and policy on indemnities. Chicago Inter Ocean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Ament
Pekin
Ament
Mark Twain
Conger
Chaffee
Chicago
Penu
America
Inter Ocean
Teethina Teething Powder Promoted by Dr. Moffett
Dr. Chas J. Moffett of Jefferson Medical College touts Teethina Teething Powders for children in Georgia. He claims it counteracts heat effects, maintains digestion, and has saved thousands of lives. price 25 cents in stores or 26 cents by mail from C J Moffett M B St Louis Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. J. Moffett
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia
Georgia
C. J. Moffett
M. B. St. Louis
Pepsin Syrup Co and a church pastorate noted in Illinois notices
A letter from Puterspura Illinois praises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for curing infant constipation and includes a testimonial from Mrs C A TavckMt LLER. An advertisement extols the Knot tale in Babylonian marriage rites and promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. Excerpt mentions Rev Elgar M Richmond of Macon becoming pastor in Fayette after a congressional bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puterspura
Pepsin Syrup Co
Monticello
Ill
Esther
C. A
Elgar M. Richmond
Macon
Sall
Christian Church
Fayette
Snuffles the Guaranteed Catarrh Cure advertised remedy
An old practitioner promotes Snuffles as a guaranteed cure for catarrh and hay fever with a month’s treatment for one dollar. The ad claims it reaches the afflicted parts unlike powders and pastes, promises quick inflammation relief, and offers mailing to addresses in the United States or Canada. It cites lack of ordinary remedies and urges immediate order from Ep ward B. Gitts & Company in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catarbh
United States
Canada
Epward
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Cures Digestive Ailments
An advertisement states Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cures constipation indigestion sick headache and stomach trouble. Sold by L H Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
Tore
L. H. Howard
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Promises Quick Piles Cure
Advertisement asserts skin affections disappear with DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve and warns of counterfeits. Claims the salve provides quick and positive relief for piles and endorses the product by Nosh Martio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Nosh Martio
Riddle Prompt: Teacher and Boy on Commandments
A playful exchange asks how many commandments exist and ends with the boy answering eleven as a joke about keeping off the grass. The riddle hinges on wordplay and misdirection rather than a factual list.
Household Burglary Bargain With Ten Rooms
A quip from a humorous exchange about a burglar below stairs and a plan to hide upstairs or move downstairs. A witty remark underscores the spaciousness of a ten room house and the idea three people can avoid crowding.
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National Guard
Scott
Aes . Soc
Allidruggi Scorr
A ‘& Bow E
Chemniptes New York
PRT Hees Kwoe Rtny
Nam County, Mo
S. E. Cor. Square
J. A. Helferstine
Parker & Wooldridge Stabile
U, States
Missouri
Great Cavalry
Geo. Wilkes
Norther D
Hal Lane
M. C. Campbell
Spring Hill
Tenn
Brown
Star Pointer
Hal Lancade
Maud
Pat Malone
Hal
Holden
Parker & Wooldridge
Unionville, Missouri
Stock Yards
Unionville, MO
Oregon
Stevenson & Carter
Atlantic
Britannia
Globe
Beaumont
Standard Oil Company
Standard Folks
Noah Martin
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