Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised
A Poplar Bluff Missouri reader reports restored health after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound leading to the birth of a baby girl. The letter touts renewed vitality and ability to work, urging other women to seek guidance from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co for confidential advice.
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Lydia
Lydia K. Pinkham
Allia B. Timmons
Almond St
Poplar Bluff
Lydia E. Pinkham
Dance Altercation Sparks Racial Slur and Assault Charge
Erastus Phinney, a 32 year old Black man in uniform, faced a judge after being charged with assaulting five men at a dance. He admitted, in colorful vernacular, that he “sudden ly did razor dem coons” claiming provocation from taunts about his skin color and uniform. The case centers on a violent melee triggered by racist remarks at the ice cream counter.
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Erastus Phinney
Erastus
Mexico
New Songs and Jokes in Captivity Show Preview
The local manager questions developments while a visiting agent reveals the show features the biggest supply of new songs faces and jokes ever presented in captivity after ten years of collection. New York records aggregate foreign trade of 2 125 000 000 dollars, surpassing London by 200 000 000 dollars.
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New York
London
War News From Riga Front And North Sea Losses
Reported military actions across the Riga region show East Prussian forces seizing Russian positions and repelling counterattacks as battles press along the Thal swamp and river An. In the North Sea, a British destroyer was sunk, with another damaged, while German torpedo boats faced wear. Prisoners and matériel captured amid wider imperial war statements and naval skirmishes, with various ship sinkings and political notes from Washington and London.
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Berlin
Mies
Thal
River An
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Petrograd
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Yumiden
Senate approves 25000 for inauguration expenses
Washington reports a favorable Senate vote on a 25000 appropriation for Capitol inauguration costs amid talk of hotel guest ripoffs and coronation style ceremonies. Secretary Daniels prepares to counter Hadfields Ltd bid to build navy projectiles by readying a government plant. President Wilson rebukes a Maryland defense delegation. Borah seeks reaffirmation of Washington and Jefferson on foreign entanglements. Shadow Lawn gift proposal gains House attention. Asbury Park residents back a government gift. Hawaiian dry law advances. US bread crumb exports fall short of 1915 totals at 448,723,008 dollars EST.
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Washington
Capitol
Secretary Daniels
Hadfields
Wilson
White House
Representative Scully
New Jersey
Chizens
Asbury Park
Iowa suffragists launch new campaign for state constitutional vote
Women of Iowa formalize a new bid for voting rights via a joint senate resolution removing male from the constitution. The plan envisages three steps: passage, legislative adoption in 1919, and submission to voters in 1919 or 1920. Despite a June defeat, advocates cite 160000 men favoring women and 48 of 99 counties carried by suffragists.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Senate
Parker
House
CLAIM ILLEGAL SHIPMENTS IN DES MOINES AREA
A Polk county grand jury will open a sweeping probe into Rock Island Railroad liquor shipments. Investigators seized company records at Norwoodville and issued subpoenas for fifteen recipients of liquor via the Rosit Island Lines. The inquiry centers on a single agent signing deliveries in a record book rather than the consignments’ signers, with potential injunctions to halt further shipments.
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Rock Island
Havner
Polk County Grand Jury
Norwoodville
Rosit Island
Japanese Trade in Manchuria Report Details
Mr. Yoshida selected by the Japanese government reports on Manchurian commerce. Transit from Osaka to Harbin takes about a month even by passenger train. Main Japanese exports from Harbin to European Russia include hosiery underwear shoe soles cotton textiles medicines glass and insulated electric wire. Since mid August an import tax is imposed on hosiery and underwear by the Russian Manchurian customs. North Manchuria trade grows with rising population and agricultural development. Harbin is seen as the business center.
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Yoshida
Osaka
Harbin
European
Russia
North
Freezone claims lift corn with no pain for feet
A Cincinnati authority states freezone can lift any corn with the fingers after applying a few drops. A small bottle costs little at drug stores and promises to dry on contact, not irritating surrounding skin. If druggists lack freezone, readers are advised to ask their wholesale drug house for a yearly supply.
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Cincinnati
Adv
Steele Leads in Sioux City Contest for Congress Seat
In a final recount of all ballots except one precinct in Sioux City, Tom Steele leads George C. Scott by 49 votes. The remaining precinct recount will be submitted to Congress. Scott had been awarded the election certificate, but the contest shows a miscount.
Not an Occasion for Praise Postal card to Garfield Tea Co
A fragmented postal card from Brooklyn New York asks for a sample and notes payment. The line from Augustine and a quote about bearing with a friend’s faults appear, reflecting moral sentiments rather than a news event.
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Garfield Tea Co
Brooklyn
N. Y
Andy
Elections Were Expensive in Des Moines Polk County 1916
Polk County spent 22871.97 for three elections in 1916. Presidential primary cost 8051.11 and June primary registration 2724.50. General election cost 5240.68 and registration 2779.11.
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Des Moines
Polk County
Gas Plant Explodes at Independence Claim Losses
The gas plant belonging to C. D. Jones and B. Hoover exploded destroying the gas house and machinery. Loss runs to several thousand dollars and is covered by insurance. The town is left without gas for cooking or lighting.
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C. D. Jones
8. B. Hovey
Movie Men Want Protection in Cedar Rapids
The moving picture exhibitors of Towa seek a law requiring producers to guarantee return of deposited money if the company fails. They demand a thirty five day notice before canceling a distribution agreement.
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Cedar Rapids
Moving Picture
Towa
Be Ye Steadfast Not Be Ye There for Breakfast
Village minister bursts into laughter over a misprint in the local paper. He recalls his Sunday sermon on steadfastness, joking the printer turned it into Be ye there for breakfast. His wife asks what’s wrong as the humor lightens the room.
Actress Shares Secret Hair Darkening Remedy
A famous actress presents a home recipe to darken gray hair using water Bay Rum Barbo Compound and glycerine with full directions in Barbo Compound boxes. The formula promises non staining non greasy results without scalp coloring, offering soft glossy hair at low cost.
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Ady
Why Rheumatism Comes With Cold Weather
Valentine Morr Pierce explains a link between cold weather and rheumatism. He cites Dr Alex Haig of London and the buildup of uric acid or its salts as a likely cause, noting changes in urine and reduced uric acid excretion by skin and kidneys in cold conditions.
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Valentine Morr Pierce
Alex. Haig
London
Seryone
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