Antiques and Fakes Stir Caution in Collecting
A narrative on the allure and danger of antiques. It notes how dealers push dubious items, contains a tale of a modern fake ring and a forged inscription reading 1803, and warns that even museums can be duped by clever forgeries. It highlights counterfeit coins and the prevalence of misattributed artifacts across collectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renee Daehier
Os Ness Tower
Dave
Steve
Turkey
Nyse
Dalmitia
Vague McClure ad cites D men and women team
An unclear line from an old McClure advertisement mentions D men and women, boys and with Ge representing, a vine and good pay. It lists an address at G7 Mast usd St in N. Vy City with fragmented wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure’s
Mingsiavine
Ciood Pay
N. VY
It Takes Nerve and Nervine Promise Health
A turn of phrase laden advertisement extols nerve force as the body’s power source. It claims Dr Miles Nervine rebuilds nerves, improves sleep and appetite, and cites testimonials from G L Young of Pittsburgh Street New Castle Pa. The Miles Medical Co. advertises guaranteed first bottle efficacy with money back if not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
G. L. Young
Pitsburg Siu
New
Cdotle
Wiltes
Fee
Miles Medical Co
Hibhacr
Did
Pumice Stone From Lipari Island Quarries
An article notes that high quality pumice comes from Lipari in the Tyrrhenian Sea, describing how workers excavate the white stone, load it for transport to Messina or Leghorn, and ship it to distant markets. It contrasts Lipari pumice with volcanic ash from active eruptions and explains quarrying paths and export routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lipari
Tyrrhenian Sea
Campo Blanco
Monte Petalo
Messina
Leghorn
Callat the steam mill for seed wheat
Dr A says a happy home is mankind's most valuable possession but rheumatic pain can ruin it. Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieves quickly and, with continued use, can bring a permanent cure. Sold by Jay Johnston & Co and Williams & Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Jay Johnston & Co
Williams & Anderson
Homeseekers Excursions From Minneapolis Market
Homeseekers Excursions list round trip weekly departures from Minneapolis to Minnesota and Wisconsin regions, with third Tuesdays offering southern and western destinations. Fare is two dollars with refunds and stopover privileges noted. Call agents or address A. H. C. G P. Minneapolis, Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneipolis & At
Bouls Hy i
Minndesota
Wisconsin
Deketus
A. H.C
el. A. Minepolis
Minw
Dees
Does it Do Any Good Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Ad
An old advertisement claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure aids digestion after meals. It states it relieves belching sour stomach and flatulence by fully digesting foods and restoring stomach comfort. Sold by Williams and Anderson and QM d Walder in Wallingford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams & Anderson and
Qaim d& Walder
Wallingford
Caught Cold While Hunting a Burglar in Ontario
Mr Win of Chapleau Ontario claims a folk remedy cured his cold after hunting a burglar in a swamp last fall. Hearing of Chamberlains Gough Hennedy he used two small bottles and was completely cured. The remedy is marketed for roughs and colds and promoted as superior. Sold by Jay Johnston & Co William & Artherson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Win
Phos
Lantorgan
Chapleau
Ontario
Crughtoa
Chaberlain
Gough Hennedy
Jay Johnston & Co
Trl
Willian & Artherson
Salve for Skin Ailments from Sore Nipples to Scabies
An old salve advertised for sore nipples burns frost bite chapped hands itching piles chronic eye issues chronic sores and various skin diseases. It promises unparalleled relief in the treatment of these conditions. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by Johnson & Co and Williams & Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johrston & Go
Williams & Andersent
Original DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promises Satisfaction
An advertisement touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as reliably effective for burns sores boils and cracked hands with quick relief for painful conditions including piles. Sold by Williams Anderson Quanmen Wolden in Wallingford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RH. O. DeWitt & Coo
DeWitt
Williams & Anderson
Qnuamen & Wolden
Wallingford
Settlers Rates and Railway Offers In March And April
The notice outlines March and April weekly rate events for settlers to Minnesota Dakota and Tarada with special second class rates. It mentions Loubs railroad plans and contacts for rates by A C Cutts and others in Minneapolis Milan Apres. Also promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and Early Risers from local merchants Williams Anderson Quinman Walden Wallingford. It lists bank draft and stationery supplies available and urges indoor dwelling health tips for spring cleansing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Dakota
Tarada
Minneapolis
Loubs Railroad
Northwest
A. C. Cutts
Milan
Ancient Order convention auction notice in California
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a conference and sale related to the Ancient Order of Nobles in California with references to Ray Mroncisco and Los Angeles. Details are garbled but indicate tickets or passes and duties, routes, and privileges tied to a convention in April to May with various placeholders and unclear terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cali
Thu Biia- Heapulis
Ray Mroncisco
Los Angeles
Calif
Feo
Waites
Paaine
Hite
Veltrubug Vliuoy Thor
Wilibat Mur
Hivbhier Gaurticulwrs
Calla Ugeils Gr Wdiblress Alb
Ors
GPRA
Biiuiedpolls
Silvis Wuiey
Train Schedules Across the Midwest and Forest City Division
An OCR fragment lists multiple city names including Chicago Saint Louis Memphis Peoria and Denver, with notes on train arrival and departure times. It references passenger and freight trains numbers and a Forest City Division timetable fragment, indicating a fragmented rail schedule record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nortil
Tih. Tawa
Pasnangar
Paszanger
Fruight
Broutil
Pisenger
Gut Cp
Tfrelight
Forest City
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Northern Lumber CO
L. J. Bennett
Nogus Antiques
Rav RA
Presidant
Tam
Estherville Stats Bank
Pirrotora
Ino
M. Barkar
J. Bondrel
A.D. Rant
A.W. Lave
WB. Jane
Tames Mapeeeat
Town Ceaves
Estherville
Iowa
E. B. Roper
Webb Vincent
J.P. Kirby
Capahier
First. National Bank
Estherville, Iowa
Board OF Directors, Inc
Montesay BB
Roper
Vincent H.G. Graaf
M. RE. Witelan
Neville
Oward Graves
James Espebet
M. L. Archer
Emmet County
Land and Abstract CO
Kane Bogeht
Told
Tes
Himmetto
Estherville State Bank
W. Fullam
C. B. Fancanon
Eureka, S. D
Leola
News
M.D& St. Ee
McPherson County, South Dakota
South Dakota
iChamberlain
Amerlea
Belfast
Cme
Wat
London Lancet
the Grain Shippers
Mutual
Fire Insurance Association
Mow
Hl. A. Gaarde
Armstrong, Ia
F. D. Babcock
Ida Grove
Callat
Mar. J. Belenton
Maple Landing
Ceres
Quinman & Walden
Vindicator
Rand
Quaman & Wolden
California
New York
Clipper
Wnery
Frank Queen Pia. CO. (Ltd
Berly Bublic
Dicago
Louis
Memphis Peoria
Josep! Vansas
Omaha
Denver
Colorado Spor
Worth
Paul
Audee
Tava
Dally
L. M. Allen
Oticago
Ell
Rost. Paul
Chicago
St. Louis
Peola
Kansas City
Das Moines
Points
Mrains
Otthes
Jeos Moines Pass
Aris
Govind Proight
South Hound
Storm Bile
Muma
Dex
SUN
Ccc
Henry C. Brees
Dence
Wilk Block
Kosttones
Wroo Bapitet Church
Wadeona
Mituvsuta
Gal M. H. SewdbLoenan
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