Doctors Did Not Help Her in Detroit
Two Detroit women describe long illnesses with suffering pain and insomnia. After doctors failed, Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helped one patient recover and end recurring symptoms. The other reports relief from abdominal and back pains and says her health improved after two bottles, with no recurrence.
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Lydia E.pinkham
Mrs. LeClear
Detroit
Mich
Amy
Lydia B. Pinkham
James G. Leclear
Hunt’ St
Detroit, Mich
Philadelphia
Lydia
Paina
Jeff
Lydia E.pinkhom
Navy torpedo shortage sparks fear of maritime defeat
Congress member Fred A. Britten of Chicago warned that the U S fleet has only about 700 torpedoes left or enough to fire two salvos per ship from 468 torpedo tubes. He argued this places vassals of the United States Navy at risk of any attack, amid broader griping about armor plate bids and naval spending.
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United States Navy
Japan
Russia
China
Fred A. Britten
Chicago
Britten
Thias Steel
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Daniels
Navy Department
Kaid Maglean Soldier of Fortune
The story recalls the exploits of Harry Aubrey de Vere MacLean, a Scottish adventurer who resigned his commission in the Sixty-ninth Regiment and served Tangier. He trained the Moorish imperial guard, subdued brigandry, and helped stabilize the realm during multiple uprisings under Mulai Abd-el-Aziz.
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Harry Aubrey MacLean
Bila Prendergast
Henry Prendergast
V. C
Harry Aubrey de Vere MacLean
Her Majesty
Font
Tangier
Morocco
Moulaf Hassan
MacLean
Moulai Hassan
Imperial Bodyguard
Mulai Abd-el-Aziz
American Woman Ventures Into Congo Jungles For Big Game
An American woman, likened to the duchess of Aosta, plans a six to seven month expedition into the Congo jungles to hunt big game. Her only companion will be a native boy she brought from Africa, serving as guide and porter. She will wear leather breeches, a rough shooting coat, and heavy boots. She aims to delve into the equatorial regions and fraternize with local natives.
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Aosta
Civilization
Naples
Africa
Equatorial District
Little Bobs Idol of England Victor of Kandahar
Frederick Roberts known as Little Bobs wins fame as a tactician and leader. He earned the Victoria Cross serving in India during the Seige of Delhi and the 1857 mutiny. Soldiers recall his care for men and simple humanity as he returns to England amid praise.
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Haugland
Frederick
Baron Roberta
Kandahar
Waterford
England
Bobs
Lord Roberta
Roberts
Roberta
India
Her Majesty
Hila
Nicholson
Delhi
Not a Love Match at Very Straight
Esther Norris plans a wedding to state senator and millionaire Franci Pryce but secretly loves Harry Goddard. Goddard returns on the eve of the ceremony seeking a chance at a life together, while Pryce tests Esther by paying Goddard to stay away. The scheme backfires as Pryce reveals his test and Esther learns the depth of her loyalty.
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Esther Norris
Ito
Mather
Francis ‘Pryce
Esther
Harry Goddard
Harry
Francia Pryce
Pryce
Goddard
Senator Pryce
Ilke
Pryca
Osther
Hsther
Pep
W. G. Chapman
Word of Remarkable Origin Quiz Word Story Origin
The tale explains the coinage of quiz in Dublin when Joaly Daly bet that a meaningless word would spread. Theater workers tagged doors with Q O 1 2, sparking curiosity and jokes. Quiz then became a jesting puzzle and a verb meaning to question or to mock.
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Jiyad
Dublin
Joaly
Daly
Miss Dillwyn Defends Cigar Pleasure In Public
Miss Dillwyn a Swansea MP's daughter and former school board and guardians board member is described as one of the few Englishwomen who enjoys cigars. She says she smokes for pleasure and has never suffered ill effects, unlike cigarettes. A newspaper interview notes her habit and her fiancé worries about tango dancing and drinking.
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Dillwyn
Swansea
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