World grows better sum by Rev Houghton insight at Little Church
Special correspondence reviews Rev George H Houghton rector of the Church of the Transfiguration known as the Little Church Around the Corner. He and other ministers see universal progress in science education wealth and arts while defending against pessimism and distrust. The piece recalls the Madison avenue funeral incident and praises expanding knowledge, universal education, and the moral uplift through religion and modern society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Yor
Christendom
George H. Houghton
Church of the Transfiguration
George Holland
Madison Avenue
Joseph Jefferson
H. J. Montagne
New York
Houghton
Earth
Tan
Pan-Tina Gough and Consumption Cure Promoted
Sufferers from consumption coughs and colds are urged to try Pan-Tina Gough and Consumption Cure for relief and lasting benefit. Medical professionals declare it a top remedy. Trial bottles are free, with prices of 25 and 30 cents. Dr. Lee's Liver Regulator claimed to remove stomach and liver derangements, with free bottles at L G Noyes & Co’s drug store. A note mentions Little Queen Wilhelmina of Holland starting her reign August 31, 1998 at age eighteen. Also offers a medical book for stamps and postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelina
Holland
Spavin Liniment Ad and A Odd Writing Claim
An advertisement touts John G Orr Treasogs English Spavin Liniment for horses claiming to remove blemishes and sprains with a money saving offer. It includes a note about John J Taylor from Streator Ill who allegedly wrote 4100 words on a blank postal card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Taylor
Streator, Ill
Castoria Advertisement Echoes Through Generations
A nostalgic line recalls Castoria as a remedy from infancy to parenthood. The piece also notes that sixty three students are currently funded through Yale College, covering all their expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale College
Remarkable Heart Cure Claims Cure for Longstanding Disease
Remarkable claims show heart disease can be cured with proper treatment. Testimonials from Mrs. Elmira Hatch of Elkhart Indiana and Mrs. Mary Baker of Ovid Michigan recount 20 years of illness cured by Dr Miles New Heart Cure. Levi Logan of Buchanan Michigan reports 30 years of heart disease alleviated. Morris & Mullen sell and guarantee the remedy with a free testimonials book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmira Hatch
Elkhart
Ind
Mary Baker
Ovid
Mich
C. Linburger
San Jose, Jr
Miles
Levi Logan
Buchanan
Morris & Mullen
Golden Specific Promoted as Cure All for Drinkers
An unsourced advertorial claims Haines Golden Specific can cure drunkenness in any drinker without their knowledge. It boasts rapid, permanent results and lists Cincinnati and other places. The piece also mentions a lotion claim and a teetotalism critique from Warren Patriot-Guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haines
Cincinnati
Tragedy and Trial At Fortress Monroe and Balloon Disaster
A Virginia murder tale centers Ned Hannegan and Thorn ton J Hains with an acquittal amid conflicting testimony. Eyewitness Commander Evans and coroner Dr Peekes support Hains while jurors acquit. The piece also relays a Weehawken balloon ascent ended by a staged parachute crash with a dummy diver, sparking public shock and a reward offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Ned Hannegan
Thornton J Hains
Fortress Monroe
Hains
Hannegan
T. Gd. Atns
Haines
Robley D. Evans
U.S. N
Peekes
Fred
Lincoln Smith
Evans
Senator Voorhes
John 8. Wise
Lipscomb
Weehawken Heights
Hudson
New York City
Jersey
White
Chicago
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Felix Gregory DE Fontanin
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Warren, Ark
A.P. Ordway & Co
Boston
Mass
Ayer
William H. Quartly
Miniaton
Australia
T. J. Macmurray
Ripley
Ohio
Ayers
J.C. Ayer
TE Fatriot
Patriot
Tia
Harrisburg
Spurgeon
London
Wright and Tilden
The
Patriot Company
D. A. Op. Press
John G. Orr
Treas
Ogs
L. G. Noyes & Co
Warren
Castoria
Michigan
Delaware
Ad Linois
Treptow
Dovers
Telp
Woolford
Warren Patr
Ace -Goanville
Wwe
Gon Wouxs
Smithfield St
Pittaburgh
Wilth
Pawkins
Hawkins
Detroit Free Press
Fae Eee Cena
Samuel Pitcher
G. CG. Oscoop
Lowell
Mas
J.P. Einenener
Conwaf
Ark
H. A. Arcorr
M.D
Oxford St
Brooklyn, N.Y
Children’s Department
Aten C. Surra, Pres
the Centaur Company
Murray Street
Pennsyania
Front Street
Peter Greenland
Warren, Pa
N. K. Wendelboe
N. K. Wendelboe’s
Liberty Street
Wendelboe
Gowanada
Wiard
Bissell
AMORA
Robison
R. Edmonds & Son
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