Endorsing Dean's Kidney Pills by Urbana Man
Veteran Joshua Heller of 70 South Walnut Street Urbana says after using Dean's Kidney Pills in 1899 he was cured of kidney trouble and back pain. He continues to endorse the remedy and a free trial is offered by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY with medical advice and nationwide mailing. Pills priced at 50 cents per box.
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Joshua Hellerm
Alnut Street
Urbana
Dean
Cunningham Bros
Champaign
Heller
United States
Foster-Milburn Co
Bufalo
N. Y
Cor Sets Advised For Waistband Wear In Medical Note
The Medical Press and Circular advises wearing corsets of stiff material as long as skirt bands are fastened at the waist. In New York City Labor Day parade, Parks and ex-Chief Devery led only one third of last year’s marchers in a convicted extortion case.
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New York City
Parks
Devery
Red Cross Ball Soap Promises Bright Whites
A vintage laundry ad promotes Red Cross Ball soap in a large two ounce package for five cents. It claims to whiten clothing and remove stains with a simple wash.
New York Schools Face 65000 Pupils without Accommodations
Opening of New York Schools disrupted by strikes in new buildings leaving 65,000 children with no room to study. Officials race to reassign spaces and minimize disruption to classes during a tense start to the term.
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New York
Putnam Faceless Dyes Claim Hands Remain Clean
The advertisement states that PUTNAM FACELESS DYES do not stain the hands or the kettle, with only green and purple leftovers noted. It emphasizes a clean result for users handling fabrics and utensils.
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Putnam
England Relies Heavily on Imported Farm Machinery
England uses only about one third of its needed farming machinery locally with the rest imported from the United States worth 1,308,000 dollars and from Canada totaling 212,000 dollars.
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England
America
Canada
New Russian battleships to mount four 12 inch guns
The latest design notes show four 12 inch main guns and twelve 8 inch secondary weapons for new Russian battleships. Across navies, heavier secondary batteries are favored, replacing earlier 6 inch guns with larger calibers such as Britain 7.5 inch and Italy 8 inch rapid fire in newer ships.
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Great Britain
United States
Italy
Vittorio Emanuele
Kearsarge
Kentucky
Iowa
Parasitic Worms Found In United States Totals List
The human body harbors seventy parasites, including fourteen flukes, eighteen tapeworms, and thirty-eight roundworms. Of these, thirty-five species have been identified within the United States.
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United States
Hundreds of dealers favor Defiance Starch over rivals
Hundreds of dealers report the extra quantity and superior quality of Defiance Starch. they claim it is replacing all other brands and that some cannot sell any other starch at all.
Public Health Note on Smallpox in Chicago Schools
Commissioner Dr Raynolds reports no smallpox cases among 250000 vaccinated Chicago public school students and staff. The statement emphasizes vaccine effectiveness and ongoing health measures in the city school system.
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Chicago
Raynolds
Galveston Export Trade Rises by Three Million Dollars
The export trade of Galveston for the fiscal year shows an increase of 3 million dollars. Public and private improvements recently completed and under way will total 5.158 million dollars in cost.
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Galveston
Cheatham's Laxative Chill Tablets Promoted
A Pleasant and positive claim touts Cheatham's Laxative Chill Tablets as a cure for chills or fever with a price of 25 cents per box.
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Cheatham
Simmon's Liver Purifier Advertised as Safe Remedy
An advertisement touts Simmon's Liver Purifier as a mild infallible remedy for biliousness constipation and liver complaints. It emphasizes a tin box presentation priced at 25 cents and promotes quick relief.
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Simmon
Above New Orleans Distance Mentioned in Fragment
An OCR fragment notes a position eighty miles above New Orleans and an eight point near the city, suggesting a navigational or geographic reference.
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New Orleans
That City
Indian Agency Hires New Superintendent After Major Guilin Death
The text notes a salary of 1400 dollars yearly for a sought after post and indicates the agency will appoint a new superintendent within ten days following Major Guilin's death. It mentions Horace Guill tied to the reser and ongoing duties at the Indian Bureau.
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Major Guilin
Sendant
Indian Bureau
Horace Guill
Langley Airship Trial Ends in Wreck on Potomac
The sixty foot steel airship built by Prof Samuel F Langley sped a hundred yards on a launching track before failing to fly and sinking in the Potomac. Prof Charles M Manley escaped with a ducking but remains hopeful a improved ship will sail the air.
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Due Bir
Samuel F. Langley
Potomac
Charlies M. Manley
Langley
Manley
A Big Day for Taxes in Manhattan Borough
New York City tax receipts on the first day of the annual collection reached 10 225 000 dollars. The funds were transported by a four wheeler guarded by four policemen to a Wall Street bank after dark amid bundles of checks and currency. The big payment comes despite many large property holders not appearing, aided by rebates.
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New York
Wall Street
Manhattan
Postmaster General Wilson S. Bissell Dies in Buffalo
Wilson S. Bissell, postmaster general in Cleveland's administration, died at his Buffalo home after a long illness resembling Bright's disease. His condition worsened from June, and he passed away peacefully after a period of suffering.
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Wilson S. Bissell
Cleveland
Buffalo
N. Y
Wilson
Bissell
Bright
Seven Girls Die After Poison Snack At Orphanage
Seven orphan girls at St John’s asylum in Otusaans Louisiana ate bread with rat poison meant as a snack. Two died Inez Gauther age 9 and Sarah Wilkinson age 6. Five others were hospitalized in critical condition. Sisters run the asylum and ban eating between meals.
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St. John’s Asylum
Charity Hospital
Inez Gauther
Sarah Wilkinson
Ex Governor Barnes Works For Republican Ticket In Ohio
Former Governor C. M. Barnes travels to Ohio to campaign for the Republican ticket aiming to influence party support and boost credentials ahead of upcoming elections.
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C. M. Barnes
Ohio
Chattanooga Man in Serious Accident Meets Lawton
Chattanooga resident involved in a serious accident in Lawton region. Authorities report details limited, with initial investigation underway and medical evaluation ongoing for the injured man. Further updates expected as information becomes available.
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Chattanooga
Endorsements Boost Peruna Catarrh Remedy Appeal
A reader discusses a friend's endorsement of Peruna as a national catarrh remedy. The piece notes admiration from notable figures like Admiral Sety and highlights public testimonials as proof of Peruna's effectiveness. The Peruna Drug Mfg Co of Columbus, Ohio offers free literature on catarrh.
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Peruna
Peryna
Mecca
M's G Co
Columbus
Ohio
Atlantic ports bear heavy export decline amid shifting trade
The article notes large drops in exports through Y901 and Atlantic ports while northern and southern ports show gains. Wilmington and Savannah lead regional increases, with total U S imports rising toward 1903 figures and Atlantic points handling around 80 percent of arrivals.
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Philadel
Wilmington
N. C
Savannah
Galveston
Atlantic Seaboard
United States
Atlantic
London Engineer Praises Newark Subway Plan
Maurice Fitzmaurice chief engineer of the London County Council spent a week studying local transportation systems. He praised the Newark subway saying it is at a high level and will be arguably the finest subway ever built once finished.
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Maurice Fitzmaurice
London County Council
Newark
Franksville Woman Recovers Using Dodds Kidney Pills
Mrs Louis Markison of Franksville Wisconsin suffered long with female weakness until trying Dodds Kidney Pills. She reports steady improvement and calls them the best medicine she has known, saying they cured her condition.
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Franksville
Wis
Louis Markison
Erie Railroad Order Targets Older Clerical Workers
The Erie Railroad Company issued an order discharging all employees over 35 who have not been promoted since joining the company and prohibiting hiring men past that age for clerical work, shaping age based personnel policy.
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Erie Railroad Company
Cheatham’s Laxative Chill Tablets advertised
Advertisement for Cheatham’s Laxative Chill Tablets promising to prevent chills and fever in malaria regions. Priced at 26 cents per box.
Langley bolometer perfected for extreme temperature reads
The bolometer devised by Dr Langley twenty years ago has been refined with the galvinometer by Ab bot to measure one hundred millionth of a degree. The instrument now offers ready precision in detecting minute temperature changes.
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Langley
Abbot
York census shows 23000 below starvation line
An economic census of York indicates 23 000 or more than one third of the 70 000 inhabitants live habitually below the starvation line.
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York
England
Piso’s Care for Consumption Infallible Medicine
Advertisement from Ocean Grove New Jersey dated February 17 1908 promotes Piso’s Care for Consumption as an infallible remedy for coughs and colds by N W Samuss asserting strong health claims for readers seeking relief.
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N. W. Samuss
Ocean Grove
N. J
Morgan and Standard Oil Alliances Control Massive NY Banking Portfolio
Morgan and the Standard Oil alliances control not less than 206 million dollars of the 451 million dollars of the banking portfolio invested in New York City.
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Morgan
Standard Oil
Poeta
New York
Pain Relief Oil Advertisement in Early 20th Century
A fragmentary ad promotes Hunt's Lighting Oil claiming relief for rheumatism neuralgia headache back pain and insect bites. It markets the product at 25 cents to 60 cents and mentions price comparisons with New York City schools and a miswritten location in Mexico.
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Sprange Hunt
Earth
Urban concentration rises as 37 percent live in large cities
About 37 percent of the American population now resides in cities with more than 4,000 inhabitants, highlighting growing urbanization and migration to metropolitan areas. The statistic underscores shifts in settlement patterns and regional development.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Advertised Prices
Panama ranked fifth in population and seventh in area among the States of the Colombian Republic. One lady offered fifty dollars for a single bottle of Hunt's Lightning Oil if replacement failed. It cured when doctors failed. Price 25 and 50 cents.
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Panama
Hunt
American Flour Exports to Hongkong Rise Through 1902
Flour exports from the United States to Hongkong grew from 457,690 barrels in 1892 to 1,298,893 barrels in 1902, an increase of 941,203 barrels. This reflects a substantial expansion in trade with Hongkong over the decade.
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Hongkong
Cross Ball Blue Detergent Pack Promoted
Advertisement promotes Cross Ball Blue large 3 of package for five cents.
Surplus of Western Union Up to 23619000
The Western Union Telegraph Company reports a surplus of 23 619 000 dollars, indicating a strong financial position. This figure reflects the latest financial statement and signals growth for investors and stakeholders.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
Dr Kline’s Great Nerve Restorer Offer
Sirrace cs cured. No fire or nervousness at first day’s use of Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer. Free trial bottle and treatise offered for 62.00. Address RB. Xue Ltd 931 Arch Street Philadelphia.
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Dr. Kline
RB. Xue, Ltd
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Child Growth Benchmarks From Historical Chart
A historical note states a five year old should weigh forty one pounds. It also cites a height of forty one inches and a chest girth of twenty three inches as standard measurements.
Starch Brand Told Irresistible Cold Water Use
Dealers claim Defiance Starch becomes the only cold water starch buyers want once tried. It can be used cold or boiled and is emphasized as universally replaceable by no other brand.
Coffee Roasting Shown to Destroy Germs in Study
Crane and Friedlander report experiments on bacteriacial properties find roasted coffee acts as an active germdestroying agent including serious bacteria.
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Crane
Friedlander
Modern remedy for old time woes Hunt's Cure featured
The article imagines Job suffering modern skin troubles and longing for Hunt's Cure. It notes a 50 cent price and presents the product as a credible relief for eczema and similar conditions.
Sensible Housekeepers Endorse Defiance Starch Quality
A fragment notes Sensible Housekeepers favor Defiance Starch for superior quality and a one third move in game money, highlighting value and confidence in the product.
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Trachomg
Lewis Peoria
Edwin F. Davis
Buxton
Saan Street
Veane
Veav Vean
Eeras
Thacher Medicine CO
Chattanooga, Tenn
Youth’s Companion
Companion
Boston
Mass
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Waterloo
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Okla
EL Reno
Oklahoma
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Cuba
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