Peruna praised by church workers and women’s groups
A prominent church worker credits Peruna with saving her health after childbirth and relief from chronic pains. Julia M. Brown of the Woman's State Federation of California extols Peruna as doing more than claimed. Annie Hoban and Mamie Powell share testimonials about renewed strength and relief from nervous symptoms after using Peruna. Dr. Hartman offers free home treatment and invites letters for guidance.
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Hattie la Fountain
Treas
Ohio
Galion, C
Peruna
Bette
Julia M. Brown
Woman's State Federation of California
Fifth St
Los Angeles
Cal
Hartman
Ant
Perona
Mica Annie Hoban
Post Pocahontas of Wemnassee Council of Red Men
Eighth Ave
New York
Wnter
Pernna
Annie Hoban
Mamie Powell
Lake Charles
Louisiana
Origin of the Hansom Invention and Evolution
The hansom was devised by architect Joseph Hansom of Birmingham who built the 1834 patent cab. The original had a square seat and high wheels with the driver in front and the fare entering between wheel and shaft. Measra Gillet Chapman later adapted the modern hansom, a distinctly English vehicle reflectingBriton resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hansom
Birmingham Town Hall
Measra
Gillet & Chapman
Beet Process Sets Defiance Starch Apart
The text asserts Defiance Starch differs from rivals by a unique process and claims it is better and one third more in value for Ceuta.
Oblique Prose on Defiance and Prayer Motifs
A compact reflection contrasts Defiance’s lasting appeal with urging better results than rivals. The prose muses on religious imagery, noting the publican’s prayer as a brash boast akin to Pharisee rhetoric.
Proclamation for Extra Session on Cuban Reciprocal Treaty
President Theodore Roosevelt calls Congress to meet November 9 in Washington to consider approval of the reciprocal commercial convention with Cuba agreed in Havana on December 11, 1907. Secretary John Hay accompanying proclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waestington
United States of American
Senate
Congress
United States
Republic of Cuba
Havana
Theodore Roosevelt
United States of America
Congress of the
Washington
America Gains Expanded Title to Alaskan Territory
Washington reports that the Alaskan Boundary Commission’s decision appears favorable, with American title extending north of the Khehimi river boundary. The full transcript and maps will refine the northern outline, and the State Department plans to assign boundary surveying to the Coast Survey to avoid further miner friction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Washington, D. C
State Department
Alaskan Boundary Commission
Com
Khehini River
Evarts
Coast Survey
Bank Closure Shocks Pittsburg in Sudden Shutdown
Federal National bank in Pittsburg failed to open Wednesday morning. A notice from Receiver John B Cunningham cites closure by the Comptroller of the Currency. President J A Langfitt had claimed no need for funds, helping ease withdrawal fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal National of
Pittsburg
Federal National Bank
Comptroller of the Currency
Pittsburg Stock Exchange
J. A. Langfitt
Fifty Year Sentence for Gallimore Murder in St Joseph
William Matzinger 22, described as a member of a good family, was sentenced in St Joseph to fifty years imprisonment for the murder of Alta May Gallimore committed two months earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St, Joseph, Mo
William Matzinger
Waa
Alta May Gallimore
African Prince to Attend Winfield School Two Years
An African prince will attend a Winfield Kansas school for two years. B. Al O’Conor of Winfield reports his son Irving is among several princes from Basutoland Rhodesia studying abroad. King Lewanka’s two sons study in England and Australia. one will come to America to learn Western ways. The prince will board with a respected local colored family in Winfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Winfield
Kan
B. AL O'Connor
Irving Inlal Lal
Basotuland
Rhodesia
King Lewanka
England
Sno
Australia
América
Truncated Ad Fragments Highlight 19th Century Products
A garbled OCR fragment lists dubious medical claims and old product names including Piso's Cure for Consumption, Insect powder, a Puritan style remedy, and Putnam facialless dyes. It mentions Trinity Springs Indiana, a Mrs Winstow, and a line about a casual night of carousal affecting years of work. The text reflects period advertising language and herbal patent remedies.
General Miles Visits Galveston and Ma rines At Fort San Jacinto
The Galveston News reports General Miles touring Fort San Jacinto. An ammunition keeper shows him strips resembling macaroni, identified as the powder used in the rifle supporting a 10 inch gun at the emplacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston News
General Miles
Fort San Jacinto
Heroes of the Hour in Everybody’s Magazine celebrate everyday heroes
An excerpt praises Everybody’s Magazine for highlighting ordinary men who perform heroic acts during floods and other crises. It cites Leslie Maellock who saved lives in an Oregon flood and contrasts with famous public figures. The piece urges more recognition of everyday courage over celebrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Maellock
Oregon
Whitlock
Byrd
Kentucky
Durbin
Red Cross Ball Club Product Prompt and Miscue
The fragment urges consumers to ask grocers for a product named Red Cross Ball Club with a six ounce package. It also contains stray phrases about tobacco use and an architect urged to avoid future plans, reflecting disjointed ad style and mixed messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Couta
Bronic Quinine Tablets Advertised For Cough Relief
An old ad notes Bronic Quinine Tablets claim to stop coughing and relieve cold symptoms at five cents. A manuscript note references The Inte B. i Farleon preparing a story for Nicholas Magazine. The feature mentions Madame Tussaud and wax figures like Queen Elizabeth Henry VI Tom Thumb and Guy Fawkes revived in modern London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. i. Farleon
Nicholas Magazine
London
Madame Tussaud
Queen Wilzabeth
Henry VI
Tom Thumb
Guy Fawkes
The New Lord Salisbury Rise in Political and Military Roles
The new Lord Salisbury formerly Lord Cranborne entered the House of Commons at 24 as MP for the Lancashire division and served until 1892 before winning Rochester in 1893. He held the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Fourth Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment and distinguished himself in the South African War, being Mentioned in Dispatches, then returned as under secretary for foreign affairs a role he has held since 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Salisbury
Lord Cranborne
House of Commons
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Beat
Youth’s Companion
Boston
Mass
Aol
Lee Wat
W. L. Douglas
Douglas Wees
Ona Co
Douglas
Coronax
Brockiou
Mace
Armers
Aly
Omaha
Nebraska
Excelsior
Escelilor
Ben fMumons
Ineieten
Deale
Rawerr
Tele Etre
Kart Cambrides
Issiea
Theodore R
John Hay
BIG Pittsburg Bank
John B. Cunningham
St. Jacobs
THE
Defiance Starch CO
Omaha, Neb
Joan Boren
Trinity Springs
Ind
Putnam
Miles
Every-Day Heroes
Price
Anamen Poriaea
Lewis
Peoria
Chel
SVE
Batfons
Maxtine
Ald
K. Paxton
Houvan
Mase
Columbus Age
Maryland
Adeliebifel
Amd
E. Badehhoop
Sec State Board of Immigration
Baltimore
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