Free Trial Cure Promised For Indigestion
A Birmingham pastor Rev J D Lapley learned from the local paper of a free trial bottle of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for indigestion and sent for it. Mrs Alice Northruff of Quincy Illinois was shown as a cured patient. The ad promotes easy cures, with regular bottles sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Lapley
Avondale Station
Birmingham
Ala
Caldwell
Lapley
Methodist Episcopal Church
Central Alabama
Ha Wi
Alice Northrupton
Dr. May
May
W. H. May
Pearl Strest
New York
Draggista
Itching scalp cure proclaimed by Cuticura user
In a voluntary testimonial Miss Lillian Brown of Liberty Maine describes severe scalp itching and hair loss. She details adopting Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills after a neighbor blamed salt rheum and reports dramatic improvement with the regimen over weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa
Lillian Brown
Liberty
Ogt
De. Pierce's Peleta Spin Near Area Ooriorig
Readable fragments describe a local event with names and places. The report mentions Pierce and Osanna in a community setting involving a satellite topic and area related observations. Details are limited but indicate a small incident or discussion tied to regional activity.
State Board Review of Mitchellville School Report
Des Moines reports the Iowa State Board of Control released an exhaustive 181 page report on Mitchellville girls industrial school. Testimony from seventeen girls is cited. findings blame late chairman Cownie and discuss discipline, age limits, and routines. Also covered are Booker T. Washington’s agent Hosmer, Macomber funeral, and crop outlook with seed corn warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Board of Control
Mitchellville Girls' Industrial School
Downie
Governor Carroll
Board of Control
Miss Garrison
Cownie
Cownle
Mr. Fitzgerald
Booker Washington
C .B. Hosmer
Tuskegee Institute
Booker T
Ala
George M. Chappell
Iowa Weather and Crop Service
British Ruler Edward VII Dies After Brief Illness
London May 7 King Edward VII died at 11 45 pm after a short illness of pneumonia following bronchitis. The prince of Wales becomes George V and will take the oath at the privy council. Queen Alexandra and royal family present. Great Britain grimly notes a pivotal end to an eight year reign and era of empire stability.
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London
Edward VII
England
Prince of Wales
George
King
Queen Alexandra
Prince and Princess of Wales
Princess Royal
Duchess of Fife
Victoria
Princess Louise
Duchess of Argyll
George V
Privy Council
Edward
South Africa
Commons
Great Britain
Duke of Fife
Archbishop of Canterbury
Duke of Connaught
Suez
Africa
Maud
Norway
Waa
Buckingham Palace
Home Office
Ott
Vienna
Mother's Day Observed Across City and Europe
May 7 report notes Mothers Day will be observed in Philadelphia and European reading circles tomorrow. The piece discusses honoring the best mother and reflects on the sentiment of the holiday in local and international contexts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Cies
Europe
White Man Marries a Negresa in Davenport
A fragmentary item notes a marriage in Davenport between a 28 year old white man and a 27 year old Black woman. The wording reflects racist terminology of the period, with sparse details beyond the couple's ages and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffs
Georgia
Alexooal
Davenport
Travelers Meet in Des Moines Largest Convention Yet
The Travelers State Protective Association of America statewide convention gathered at the Savery hotel in Des Moines on May 7 drawing hundreds of traveling knights and their families. Officials expect it will be the largest attendance in the state organization's history.
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Travelers Meet
Des Moines
Travelers’ State Protective Association of America
Savery Hotel
Knights of the Road
Idle Miners to Resume Work in Des Moines
Sixteen thousand union coal miners in Town will return to work a week from Monday after five weeks idle. A new wage contract will be completed by the joint scale committee early next week and ratified by the joint conference meeting on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Joint Scale Committee
Joint Conference
Farm Barn Fire Damages Massena Area
A barn fire six miles northeast of Massena caused about $5,000 in damage. Mrs. Paulina Pickerell owned the barn. insurance coverage was $960. The May 7 incident prompted local authorities to assess losses and response.
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Massena
Paulina ‘Pickerell
Switchman Sentenced for Purloining Goods in Yard
Carroll May 7 C. M. Powell, the Northwestern Switchman, indicted for stealing merchandise from cars in the yards, was given an indeterminate sentence.
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Per
Carroll
C. M. Powell
Northwestern
Aylesworth files petitions against druggists over liquor sales
May report notes P. C. Aylesworth has filed petitions against several prominent druggists alleging liquor is sold in their stores contrary to law. The council in Bluffa-Ja. region faces action as authorities pursue enforcement and possible penalties.
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Towa
Wright
Iowa
Storm Lake
Thia
Council
Bluffa-Ja
P. C. Aylesworth
Police Break Up Boxing Bout at Crawford's Gym
Deg Moines police led by Chief George Yeager and Chief of Detectives Hy Johaston raided Crawford's gymnasium and stopped a boxing match between John Feeley and Tom Simpson. Authorities cited disorderly conduct and closed the venue pending further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deg Moines
A. Ranad
George Yeager
Johaston
Crawford
John Feeley
Tom Simpson
Salesman shoots self in Loule Missouri home
Frederick Grimm, a Betroit salesman, killed himself at a friend's residence in Loule May. Authorities say domestic trouble likely motive and the incident is being investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Self
Loule
Frederick Grimm
Grouchy Dobkins Reacts To New Family Addition
A morning exchange toys with Dobkins about an expanding family. One speaker mocks gloom over a newborn, praising the baby as a heavenly gift. The quip shifts to a line about Dobkins' mother in law, turning the moment into a light, witty remark.
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Dobkins
Tit for Tat in The Clash Between Editor and Clergy
A sharp exchange unfolds as a stranger challenges church management. The visitor reveals he is the editor of the very newspaper criticizing the church, prompting amazement from the prominent clergyman. The moment captures tension between press and clergy.
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