Dangerous Golds and Potent Cures Ad Page
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Foley Kidney Pills for colds and kidney issues, claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve heals skin problems and burns, and shares a Gladwin, Michigan testimonial. It markets various medicines with enthusiastic endorsements and low prices, typical of era drugstore notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Deye
Gladwin
Migh
Billy
Bucklen
Aruba
FS. Bhadle & Co
Reading the Riot Act and Lincoln’s Book Friends
The article surveys phrases around reading the riot act its 1714 origin and its meaning. It notes the British proclamation and the public order context. It also recalls Lincoln’s friendships with books like the Bible and Pilgrim's Progress and how his stepmother fostered his reading habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Artadee Gilbert
St. Nicholas
A Bismarck Duel Remembered at a Prussian Ball
A story from Bismarck’s early career recalls a Christmas ball at the Prussian legation in Frankfurt. M de Clancy, a noted duelist from Wrench, danced with his baton in hand while Bismarck dropped a coin in his hat. The next day a pistol duel followed, Bismarck unhurt and his French adversary wounded.
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Bismarck
Frankfort
M. de Clancy
Positive Proof and the Barber Needing No Credence
A New York lawyer in Washington declares the proof was positive, likening it to the barbers proof against the barber. An elderly patron testifies to a barber accused of secret inebriety, but patrons doubt the charge. A patron arriving for a shave is seized by the barber, who keeps grip as laughter and groans mix with the lather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Harvester Company of America
New York
Washington
Washington Star
Adoring Fans and Corny Jokes Across the Years
A collage of quotations and jokes from era newspapers touches on Whitaker the almanac figure, poet John Greenleaf Whittier misnapped as Whitaker, and caller stories about enmity, schoolroom sarcasm, and light moral quips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitaker
Almanac
John Greenleaf Whittler
Bia
Whittier
Loudoun Standard
Legislature Plays Two Key Tests In Next Campaign
Des Moines reports lawmakers moved to require candidates to state positions on two questions. The Oregon plan becomes law allowing affidavits that voters favor the candidate who backs the top primary vote for U S Senator. Measures to amend the constitution for women’s suffrage pass both houses, with the Chase bill seeking to pose suffrage to women at the next election. Other items include pushing a permanent tax commission, criticizing petition protests by farmers, and bills on corporate structures for the State Agricultural Society and medical licensure appeals. Additional actions concern banking loans across state lines and various commissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
Bourne
Qregan
National Progressive Republican League
Roosevelt
Congress
Dair
Harry Lane
Portland
Ore
Gallnger
New Mamonshire
Gallinger
Gant
Joseph Lane
J. C. Breckinridge
Kentucky
Oregon
Harry Tane
Des Moines
Mateur
United States
Senate
Asa
Legislatura
Permonanen Tax Commission
Blackford
State Agricultural Society
Public Utilities Commission
Permanent Tax Commission
Employers Liability Commission
Klay
State Board of Medical Examiners
Iown
Sheriff's Sale Notice in Lowata County
A special execution in Lowata County Iowa directs sale of real estate owned by Jenole M Randolph et al to satisfy a judgment including specific debt totals. The property lies in the northwest fractional quarter and related parcels north of range 14 west of the 6th P M west of Hayle Lake, with sale at the courthouse steps by order of the sheriff.
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State of
Lowata
Emmal County
Vommerchsl Lovestteit Company
Dad Agaloadt Jenole M. Randolph
Juin
W. Handolph
W. Dol. Blows
Sweeney
le Sweeney
Lowe
Hank
Jenole M. Randolph
Hayle Lake
A. D
Court House
Lammet County
Lue Bigbest
Bash
Nstharylile
Iowa
A.R. Bupler
Lawie Bherit
Administrator's Notice from Estherville Iowa District Court
Public notice announces the appointment of an administrator with will annexed for the estate of B. B. Erickson in Bihmnet County. Creditors must file claims with the clerk within the stated time, and debtors must settle promptly to avoid costs. Dated February 10 in Estherville, Iowa.
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District Court
Bihmnet
State of Laws
B. B. Erickson
Costa
Estherville Lawa
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Enew
Jese
Kimgall
Lee
Fommriket
Niles
Ruit
Imball
Poultry Magazin
Lee County
Tinois
Mason City
Ward Graves
Emmet County Land and Abstract Company
Gatloweat Ratun
Futore
Estemled
Estherville
Owa
California
el Paso
New Mexico
Colorado
Salt Lake
Anton Storey
FS. Shadle & Co
Joseph Patrick Tumulty
Wilkoa
Tucumulty
Wilkou Sluice
Toak
Mark Purmulty
Supreme Court
State Ao
Waimulty
Ele
Jewey City
St. Bridget's
St. Peter's College
Knights of Columbus
St. Peter's Alumani Association
Tumulty
George
the King
Joseph P. Tumuliy
Wille
Howe
Loodon
Joka “Brown
Detroit
Free Presa
Sophocles
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