Blood, Faith, and Revenge Among South African Bushveld
A battered Basutu narrator recounts a two decade-old massacre tied to Om Jacob Muller and his son Baas Frank. The tale follows cattle theft, jealousy, and a family murder, ending with the boy narrator's escape and a grim prophecy of future bloodshed supported by local superstition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silascroft
Jacob Muller
Baas Frank
Lydenburgt
Jacob
Mr. Croft
Dantje
Om Jacob
Basutu
Sequati
Om Jacob Muller
Frank
Cear
Reim
Baas
Baal Frank
Natal
Baas Croft
Maritzburg
South Africa
Silas
Mapoch
Lydenburg Veldt
Bass Frank
Vilderbeeste Hunt Ends In Confusion And Fatal Shot
In a tense veldt chase near the wagon camp, John engages in a dangerous hunt for vilderbeeste. A misfire leads Frank Muller to fire at John, hitting near his hat and provoking a confrontation. Muller explains he mistook John for a calf, while John denounces the shot and vows caution among the hunters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulier
John
Om Coetzee
Wakkerstroom
Jamtje
Muller
Meinbeer Muller
Ani
Bessie
Janije
Africa
Frank
Hans Coetzee
Frank Muller
Hans
Janiie
Jantje
Jamje
Allehter
Carlo
Bol
Juba
Meinheer Muller
John Niel
Vilder
Chance
Ontein
Jantp
Painless Childbirth and Health Remedies Scams
A garbled early 20th century ad style notice promotes a book titled Painless Childbirth claiming pain free motherhood and home remedies for pregnancy woes. It markets medical endorsements, a two cent price request for a circular, and hints at patent medicine claims including Elyis Dream Balm for hay fever and cold, with various mis-spellings and dubious assertions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Toomas & Co. Publishers
Baltimore
Dr Kings New Discovery Trial Bottle Offer
The ad invites readers to try Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption and coughs at Lau bach and Hoyd's drug store. It promises a free trial bottle for all suffering from coughs colds consumption asthma bronchitis or any throat chest or lung ailment and notes large bottles priced at one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Hay
Albert
Speciaites
Mediain
Tadack
Cheba Apie
Sumner Nhaates
Wien Saeed
Gewerst
Renews Her Youth Through Electric Jitters Remark
Mrs Whebe Chesios of Paterson Iowa aged 73 says kidney trouble and lameness plagued her for years. She claims Electric Jitters relieved all pain and soreness and let her do her own housework again. She recommends trying a bottle and mentions Laubach & Boyd's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whebe Chesios
Paterson, Clay
Bucklin’s Atamca Salve Promises Quick Relief And Cure
An old advertisement claims Bucklin’s Atamca Salve is the best salve in the world for cats fleas and various skin ailments. It promises relief for fevers sores bruises chapped skin chilblains and piles, with money back guarantee if not satisfied. The listing notes a sale and payment terms.
Liver Regulator testimonials and patent medicine claims
A reader endorses Samm ns Liver Regulator and Neuralgia Cure with testimonials from Zoe Harrison of Gordonsville and others. Ad copy promotes Dr Frazier’s Throat and Lung Remedy, touting cures for coughs, laryngitis, and consumption, sold by Laubseh Boyd and A W Blackburn in Wooster Ohio at 30 cents per bottle.
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Samm Ns
Allmanaes
H. Stevens
Bishop Leree
Zoe Harrison
Mod
Gordonsville
Via
Gilmore
Laubseh & Boyd
Anson Hota
Bhuakherny
Iinois
Glinore
Lambath & Boyd
A. W. Blackburn
No 4
East Liberty Street
Wooster
Ohio
Shilohs Dy and Vitalizer Promote Health and Vitality
An ad touts Shilohs Dy to relieve croup cough and bronchitis with Laubach & Boyd. It promotes Shilohs Vitalizer for consumption loss of appetite dizziness and dyspepsia at 10 and 75 cents per bottle. It extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for renewed mental and physical energy and mentions Perry’s commendation of a medicated stimulant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Laubach & Boyd
Pearcys
Dr Williams Indian Pile Ointment Promises Cure
A historical notice touts Dr Williams Indian Pile Ointment as the sole sure cure for blind, bleeding or itching piles. It cites testimonials from Maysville Kentucky and Cleveland Ohio, claims immediate and permanent relief, and lists A W Blackburn as seller in Wooster Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallian
Maysville
William
Coffinbury
Cleveland
A. W. Blackburn
East Liberty Street Wooster
Acker's En Remedy Promoted By Druggist Blackburn
An advertisement touts Acker's En Remedy as the best cure for lung troubles including asthma consumption and coughs. Sold at a positive fee of 10c or Cc by A W Blackburn, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acker
A. W. Blackburn
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Sauare
John P. Jeffries
Attents
Wayne County
Obj
United States
Public Square
Ross W. Funck
Court House
Harding & Co
S. BR
JH Taylor
West Liberty Street
St. S. Dowell
Kauffman’s
Cigar
S. B. Eason
Saxonal Bank
Zimmerman
Black, Wooster Aby
Benjamin Easo
TAW
Omece Up
Zummerman & Barding Wooster Ole
W. F Kean
Lmn & Cankey
Iran Block
Wooster Lia All Beaal Bass Desay Phe
James B. Taylor
Ph Nice
East Phoniy Street Wooster
A_ INGRAM
Patri Olee
McClarnan
Casket ’S Grocery
Joh
Jen
H.R Smith
Altiorney AL
Pulte Square
John Po
Jeltries
Kimber & Yost
Downie Bleck
Caivsc Pars
Bitktod Merrixs
Liberty
David Steel
Tein
Movedin
LE Smysf IK
E. W. Newkirk
All Paw Wooster
Olnee Caithere
Quinby's Shoe
Barpornig Block
Hiram B. Swartz
Seffertar If Datents
Oho
Alfred Thomas
Law Wooster
Jackson
R Woodsworth
EAW - Ofler
National Bank of Wooster
Wear Diberty Street
FO Laghiart
Youim Yucum & Taggart
Attorneys-At-Law
Wooster Olio
Southweat
Mubbe Square
Quinby Building
Dalzelle Alexander
Sprague’s Corner
North St
Old Methodist Church
Kesidpnes
J. E. Barrett
Archer
Buckeye Street
Drs. L. & W. W. Firestone
North Market Street
Pity de Squaire
Jose M
John A. Gann
Ana
H. A Hart
Serth Street Street
New Lutheran Church Wooster
Mite Forierty
Suncon
NS YY
Eve and
Ear Bestitute
A. H Hunt
Ishibley & Bros
Comet Public Square
Jerry Fox
George Liggett
Emporium
North Market
Trinity “ E
W. H. Allis
Omce
Grant St
Todd
YOCUM
Todd & Yocum
R. N. Warren
M. D
East North Street
Charles Weber
N. Jones
Ouasa
Kean, Kk
M. Dowwisna Aeulonge
James A. Ogden
National Bank of of Wooster
James W. Nimmons
Lighetecmesets
Tansill
America
L. Uburg Manf’g CO
Philada
New Orleans Exposition
Dr. Albert
Superior St
Postoffice
Yong
AL Rekt
Ivery
DK Albrrei
Dor. Albert
M. Oppenheimer & CO
Liberty Street
Penn Avenue
Sccott
Wayhe County
Edward Cliingan
Lewis Stacher
Edward G Clingan
A. A. Inara
W. McCormrox & Son
Cincinnati
Faabington
D. G, paTwar
I. A Curry
J. H. Curry
New Paria
Mr. Richey
Athlophoros Co
Wall St
Ew York
Dent de Par
West Yard
Boggs & Buhl
Federal St. Allegheny, PA
Grand Outfit
Tage& Co
Augusta
Will Beresford
THE
Bosineas
H Riders Haggard
Reakher
King Solomonspines
Laas
Roobaatje
Rooibaatje
Tottie
Baas Muller
Niel
Mooifontein
Hans Coetsee
En Aller
Kek
Bass
Sisto
BNL
Old Balls
Epsom
Dr. Harter
Irs
Wonsiey Republian
Wittendall
Asacdnr
Beter Oe
Witteah
Bucklin
Vermillion Ais
Dakota
Dr Frazier
Bullivan’s
Dr. Haines
Golden Specific Co
Race Street
Buchu-Paiba
Roughson
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