Boiler Explosion Scalds Three at Pumping Station
In Doddridge county near Harry Rhoden's pumping station, a South Pennsylvania Oil boiler blew up while workers warmed themselves. Harry Rhoden Merrick Frick and Dell Ash escaped to a nearby boiler room a mile away, but flesh peeled from their bodies as they were carried, and all three died within hours.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
South Pennsylvania Oil Company
Harry Rhodens
Doddridge County
Harry Rhoden
Merrick Frick
Dell Ash
Appalling State of Affairs in Congo Free State
Captain Guy Burrows, after six years with the Congo Free State government, denounces conditions as a disgrace to civilization. He cites forced labor, cannibal slave labor, and Belgian officials handing natives to cannibal tribes. He says reforms are cosmetic and only touch minor officials.
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Congo Free State
London
Guy Burrows
Associated Press
Free State
Burrows
Leopold
Upper Congo
Africa
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve praised as universal healer
Ad praises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve from QeatE J Eldridge’s drug store. Claims cover burns cuts scalds bruises ulcers fever sores eruptions salt rheum boils felons corns and warts. Promotes the product as best pile cure and a valuable charity to all consumers.
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Bucklen
Qeate J Eldridge
Man Describes a Two-Legged Animal Tester
A man asserts a two legged animal tries to work other animals for a living, portraying a curious if humorous social scene about labor dynamics among animals.
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts relief for kidneys bladder and back in six hours with a remedy called New Great South American Kidney Cure. It claims immediate urine retention relief and wide male female applicability, endorsed by E J Eldridge of Americus Georgia and featuring Mother Gray powders for children. It hints at testimonials and free samples.
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E. J. Eldridge
Americus
Mother Gray
New York
Angrean
Allen S, Olmstead
LeRoy
Ohio Fight: Hanna Faction Leads in Speaker Contest
Republican caucuses in Columbus set McKinnon for speaker as Hanna faction gains. McKin non tops bets and carries McCoy for clerk with the Hanna slate. Senate plans stir as Dick hints Cox to name senate president pro tem, with Longworth linked for pro tem and Uhl for clerk.
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Hanna
McKinnon
Columbus
Foraker
McCoy
Clerk
House
Senate
Speaker
McElroy
Cincinnati
Archer
Scoley
Archer-Seovey
Mozley Lemon Elixir advertised for multiple ailments
An 19th century advertisement promotes Mozley’s Lemon Elixir made from lemon juice and tonics. It claims benefits for biliousness constipation indigestion headaches palpitations sleeplessness loss of appetite fevers malaria and chills with bottles priced 50 cents and 1.00 dollar sold by a druggist.
From a Prominent Lady I Regain Walking After Lemon Enzir
A Griffin Georgia woman reports two years of pain preventing walking or standing followed by relief after taking Monley’s Lemon Enzir. She claims she can now walk half a mile without discomfort, supported by her name and location.
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Monley
R. H. Broopsworrn
Griffin
Elixir Claims Cure All Ails From Capitol Ad
J H Mexwien of 1225 F Street Washington D C reports using Dr Moreys Lemon Elixir for nervous headache indigestion and diseased liver and kidneys and says the Elixir cured him calling it the greatest medicine he ever used.
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Capitol
Dr. Morey
J. H. Mexwien
F. Street
Washington, D. C
Lemon Elixir Heals Bell Station Man Indigestion
W A Jones of Bell Station Alabama says Lemon Elixir provided relief from severe indigestion after trying many medicines with little success. He reports the remedy did him more good than any prior treatment.
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Mozley
W. A. Jones
Bell Station
Ala
Mozleys Lemon Hot Drops Advertises Cures
An early ad touts Mozleys Lemon Hot Drops as a remedy for coughs colds hoarseness bare throat bronchitis hemorrhage and throat and lung diseases. The product is prepared by Dr H Mozley of Atlanta Georgia and claims strong popularity from implied customer trust.
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Mozley
H. Mozley
Atlanta
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Praised For Child Wound Care
An advertisement extols DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a remedy for burns, bruises, cuts, and eczema. It warns against counterfeits and includes testimonials from James Mock and W A Rembert about effective healing and skin relief in children. It ends with a quip about a man and his dog.
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DeWitt
James Mock
N. Webster
Tod
A Rembert
Venezuela on Eve of Red Revolution
Curacao dispatch reports Venezuela on the verge of revolt as Libertador reportedly lands near Barcelona. Castro's fleet lacks coal and engine work, hindering sea pursuit. About 1,500 Riera loyalists near Coro await action, while other insurgent bands stay armed but inactive awaiting reinforcements. Government funds dry, pay delayed, and efforts to buy war supplies in New York fail.
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New York
Castro
Willemstadt
Curacoa
Libertador
Ban Righ
Barcelona
Venezuela
Riera
Coro
Fernandez Mendez
Caracas
Remarkable Cure of Croup A Mother's Testimony
Joel Dusant of Inwood Iowa credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with saving his little boy's life after a severe croup attack. He details rapid relief, warnings about choking, and praises the medicine bought from A E Steere of Goodwin. The ad also notes sales by all druggists and a whimsical note about llama wool pajamas.
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Chamberlain
A. E. Steere
Goodwin, D
Eva
Joel Dusant
Inwood
Iowa
Fuzzy’s Honey and Tar Said to Cure Lagrippe
A Redacted note from Angol a Indiana claims Fuzzy’s Honey and Tar cured a four week bed illness described as Lagrippe. It includes endorsements from John K. Hudson and D S Mitchell along with testimonials about witch hazel salve and cures for bed sores and piles.
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LaGrippe
Rey Kemp
Angola
Ind
Fuzzy
John K. Hudson
D. S. Mitchell
Fulford
de Witt
W. A. Rembert
Castoria and tonics claim safe cure for children
An old advertisement warns of poisons in cough syrups and touts Foey's Honey Asp Tan as a safe remedy for coughs croup and lung troubles. It implies castor oil based products like Castoria are harmless and references John R Hudson and various misstatements about truth and remedies.
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John R. Hudson
A Giant Nerve Builder The Mystic Life Renewer
The Mystic Life Renewer is advertised as the most powerful nerve builder, claiming to cure neuralgia nervous prostration paroxysms St Vitus dance palpitations heart and mental weakness. Sold by E J Eldridge druggist Americus.
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E. J. Eldridge
Americus
De Witt’s Early Risers Endorse Breath and Digestion Aid
Fragments praise a health remedy named De Witt’s Early Risers. The text claims relief for constipation and general distress, urging use for better health and comfort.
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de Witt
Greco Depaa
Political wisdom echoes in sports rhetoric use
The saying many are called but few are chosen appears as a sharp lens on competitive moments in politics and games, underscoring selective outcomes and the casting of roles among participants and leaders.
Bears the Ths Kid Yu ae Dey 8 bi
Unable to determine readable facts from fragmentary OCR text. Provide a clearer source segment to produce a proper title and summary.
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Cartori
Pierce's Favorite Prescription Claims for Female Health
A testimonial ad extols Pierce's Favorite Prescription as curing gynecologic diseases that affect beauty and happiness. It promotes relief from drains, inflammation, ulcers, and weakness, alleging rapid improvement and renewed vitality for women, with a note offering Dr. Pierce's Medical Adviser for one cent stamps.
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Pierce
Mattle Hays
Missouri
Tou
Dr. Pierce
Cess
Counties Compete Over Trial Location for Uriah Porter
Legal fight develops between Lee and Russell counties Alabama over which court should try Uriah Porter the alleged slayer of Joseph Fincher Porter remained jailed in Opelika after surrender to Lee authorities Lee county claims the crime occurred near the county line within reach of its jurisdiction Russell county officers insist the act happened more than half a mile from the line A ground survey is expected to settle the venue and Porter will not be moved unless the distance favors a county line.
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Lee
Russell
Fincher
Columbus
Alabama
Uriah Porter
Joseph Fincher
Bellamy
Opelika
Porter
Lee County
Russell County
Won’t Take Chances With Cold Says Hudson
A reader warns against neglecting coughs or colds as they can lead to bronchial or lung troubles. The ad proclaims FoLty's Hox uy And Tan as perfect protection from serious cold effects and cites John R Hudson.
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John R, Hudson
Reaching the Top Is Easier Than Staying There
The remark notes the challenge of maintaining a leading position after climbing to the summit. It reflects on persistence, consistency, and the difficulties of sustaining success over time.
A Life at Stake in Pneumonia Warning
A promotional note urges using Ferry's Honey and Tar to prevent pneumonia or grippe. Signed by John R Hudson, it claims the remedy could save a life and extols its splendid merit.
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Ferry
John R Hudson
FoLay's Homeo Aid? Tar Joho R for Consumption
The fragment touts a home remedy for prevention of consumption stressing timely treatment. It mentions FoLay's Homeo Aid Tar Joho R and location Hudson as part of the promotional claim.
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FoLay
Boston’s Cream of Society and Free Sample Offer
An odd fragment notes cold cream as a social cue in Boston and promotes Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets with a free sample offer. It hints that love, poverty, and landlord changes affect the era’s social scene.
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Boston
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