Train Follows Night Meeting at Cheyenne Station
Paul Brown and Edith Ellery reunite at Cheyenne while a Denver train nears. Brown explains the Talice ruse and a reporter’s bluff, and Edith agrees to depart on the next Denver-bound train after a tense exchange and promises of future explanations. Jim Kittery’s arrest ties to a stock filly recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Brown
Cheyenne
Denver
Express
Brown
Thunderbolt
Edith Ellery
Artalissa
Tregent
Felows
Kidney Trouble and Woman’s Weakness Cited in Remedy Ad
An advertisement argues many urinary and back pain complaints stem from kidney issues not female weakness. It promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure, offers a free sample bottle and pamphlet by mail, and lists prices for the drug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghampton, N. Y
Wonders Never Cease: Salvation Oil Claimed to Cure Rheumatism
An advertisement touts Salvation Oil as a positive cure for rheumatism and sciatic pain. A sufferer recounts doctors failing to help before using the product. The claim emphasizes quick relief from chronic pain.
Indiana needs official state historian says William E Henry
Indiana state librarian William E Henry warns a vast amount of the state's history remains unwritten or poorly documented. He urges appointing an official historian to preserve scarce books, pamphlets, and living memories before they disappear. Topics include Indiana's Mexican War links and the failed Wa bas h canal era and internal improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Henry
Henry
Indiana
Washington
War Department
Wabash Canal
Remarkable Recovery Reported for Scrofula Cure
Detroit man James H Wallace describes decades of suffering from scrofula and severe ulcers. After ineffective treatments he credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring health, noting eight boxes cured him and left no sores. Notarized statement dated May 7 1897 in Detroit Michigan.
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James H.W
Roe
Kkeeper
Detroit
Sixth Street
Mrs. Wallace
Medicine Lake
Washington
Ting
Dr. Williams
Frank’ Houp
James H.wallace
Deertroost
Mich
Wayne County
Michigan
James H. Wallace
Wayark County
A Year’s Record of Marriages and Divorces
State statistician Connor reports for the year ending June 30 1897 total marriages 23990 and divorces 3980 with 2103 to wives and 838 to husbands. Laporte county granted 300 licenses. 46 annulments. Laporte circuit court had 1128 cases, 610 disposed, 241 day session. 116 executions and 54 foreclosures.
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Connor
Laporte County
Lake County
Laporte Circuit Court
Superior Court
Lake, Porter
Laporte
Does Your Head Ache Ten to One Cause Is Stomach Condition
An old advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a relief for headaches from stomach or digestive disorders. It touts the product as a pleasant laxative and digestive cordial, with trial bottles and larger sizes offered by E T Scott.
Hamblen to Describe Railroad Life in New McClure’s Series
Herbert E. Hamblen, author of On Many Seas, will publish a January McClure’s piece based on fifteen years in railroad work. The first article covers life as a brakeman in yards and on the road with illustrations by W. D. Stevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure
Herbert E. Hamblen
Mr. Hamblen
W. D. Stevens
Dr King's New Discovery Proclaimed Sure Cure for Coughs
W M Repine of Tiskilwa extols Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds claiming a proven cure with a long record of success. He urges trials at E T Scott's Drug Store with free battle trials offered.
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W.M. Repine
Tiskilwa
Dr. King
E. T. Scott
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Severe Coughs
James Jones of Jones & Son, Cowden Illinois, testifies his wife suffered LaGrippe that worsened to Hasty Consumption. After using Dr King’s New Discovery, she improved from the first dose and fully recovered. Free trial bottles available at E T Scott’s Drug Store.
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James Jones
Jones & Son
Cowden
Ill
Dr. King
Pana
E. T. Scott
Cascarets touted as blood clean cleansing pills
An advertisement promotes Cascarets as a beauty aid, claiming they purify blood and skin to banish pimples blotches and a bilious complexion. It markets the product as a cheap remedy with guaranteed satisfaction and lists 10c 25c and 50c price points.
Orr And Temple Report Teas Syrup Pepsin Sold
Orr and Temple of Tecumseh Michigan state on January 15 1896 that their November 11 1895 order for eight dozen bottles and bulk quantity of syrup Pepsin is all sold. They call it one of the best sellers and claim high satisfaction across counter, offered in 10c 50c and $1.00 sizes.
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Tecumseh, Mich
Over . A
E. T Scott
Candy Cathartic Liver Stimulant Ad Claim
A vintage advertisement touts Cas carets Candy Cathartic as a guaranteed cure for constipation and sluggish liver with 10c 25c and 50c prices and a free sample and booklet offered. It promises refunds if not cured and urges readers to try a box today.
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UC. C. C
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Fast Foot Comfort
An advertisement for Allen's Foot-Ease powder claims it cures painful swollen feet and bunions, relieves stings, and makes tight or new shoes feel easier. It touts quick relief for sweating and tired feet, with purchase options from druggists, stores, by mail, or 25 cents in stamps, plus a trial package free from Allen S. Olmsted of LeRoy New York.
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Allen
Ehoe
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy
N. Y
Grain-v Coffee Substitute Gains Popularity
A new preparation called GRAIN-v, made from pure grains, is marketed in grocery stores as a coffee substitute. It suits delicate stomachs, resembles coffee in taste, costs about one quarter of coffee, and is claimed safe for children to drink.
Educate Your Bowels With Cancarets
An old ad announces Cancarets a candy cathartic claiming to cure constipation with a money back guarantee if C C C fails. It markets promise of lasting relief and appeals to readers seeking a guaranteed cure.
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C. C.C
New York Chemist Slocum Promises Free Tuberculosis Cure
The New York chemist T. A Slocum offers three free bottles of his new scientific treatment claimed to cure consumption and other chest diseases. He asserts trials prove curability in any climate and invites readers of the Indicator to request the medicine by writing to 98 Pine Street, New York.
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New York
T. A Slocum
Ebeerttolé
T. A. Slocum
M. D
Pine Street
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LRU
Cameron
Kipling
Jim Kittery
Laramie
The
Evening News
Detroit, Mich
Ropestr E. Holl, Jr
Weestville
Lpase
Enid Tide Tas
Vi Marti
Otice
Westville
Knights of Pythias
Castle Wall
E. T. Ropryson
Great Blood Purifier & Liver Regulator
Alonzo QO. Bliss Co
Washington, D. C
Beauty
Orr and Temple
Albert. Petherbridge
Charles Joslin
Charles Nichols
Valparaiso ST. Mill
Hays Blacksmith Shop
Chicago
Burcky & Milan
Ijestaurant
South Craix Street
Felts
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