Dean's Kidney Pills Claim Fast Kidney Congestion Cure
Richard M. Pearce of Newark New Jersey reports severe kidney congestion after a heavy cold and night work. He says Dean's Kidney Pills removed the congestion and all symptoms, with lasting relief for eight years. Sold by dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Dean
Richard M. Pearce
Orange St
Newark
N. J
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Spoony actors struggle for stirring roles
A concise note suggests that even seasoned performers vary in ability to deliver compelling portrayals, with some actors mismatching stage demands and audience expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spoony
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Notice in Toledo
Frank J. Cheney declares he is a member of F J. Cuming & Co. and offers one hundred dollars for each catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Sworn before Notary A W Gleanon on December 6, with Hall's Catarrh Cure promoted as a blood and mucous system remedy. Druggists in Toledo offer the product and Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ratz
Toirdo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cuxeney
F J. Cuming & Co
Toledo
CaTanuu
Frank J. Cheney
A. D
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Judge a man's charitableness by his response to a wife's request
A terse reflection notes that true generosity shows when a husband is asked for money. It emphasizes practical generosity over public philanthropy, suggesting character is revealed in daily familial finances.
Peruna Granted Exemption by Revenue Commission
The Internal Revenue Commission declares Peruna exempt from the license requirement. Backed by top U.S. medical and pharmaceutical authorities, the Columbus Dispatch notes the product retains its standing as a recognized medicine carried by Columbus to many continents.
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Internal Revenue Commissioner
United States
Columbus Dispatch
Cobb Family Runs Dairy Barn in Monmouth Lineup of Ten
In the family of Mr. and Mrs. Euclid N. Cobb of Monmouth Illinois six girls and four boys are all skilled at butter making and dairy work. Even the school age children help in the dairy as expert workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euclid N. Cobb
Monmouth
Winter Watermelon Perfected by California Farmer
Martin Shields of Antelope Valley California has developed a winter watermelon variety that stays sound and flavorful without rotting. He has tested and stored them in his cellar, claiming the crop endures winter without spoilage.
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Martin Shields
Antelope Valley
Cal
Torrey’s sharp reply at London meeting
Dr. Torrey, touring English evangelist, faced a bibulous heckler who doubted biblical miracles. He replied with wit, stating he can walk on water better than on rum, turning the interruption into a pointed retort.
A Cure for Debility Promoted by Pink Pills
A Tipton West Virginia man credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for curing long standing weakness and anemia from malarial fever. He suffered indigestion sour stomach back pain and liver and kidney issues for over two years after medical treatment failed. He advocates the pills and offers information from the Dr Williams Medicine Co. at Schenectady New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Legg
Tipton
W. Va
Dr. Williams
Hazing Debated at Annapolis and Railroad Rate Battle
A series of congressional actions is recorded from Washington with hazing at the Annapolis Naval Academy addressed by a Senate bill and a House substitute. The railroad rate bill drew amendments and counterarguments, while the House moved on printing efficiency and the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill.
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Washington
Senate
Annapolis Naval Academy
House
Hepburn
Iowa
Tillman
Foraker
Scott
Culberson
Overman
Teller
House Today
McCumber
North Dakota
South Carolina
Rio Janeiro
Shackleford
Missouri
Missouri Volunteers
Tawney
Minnesota
Knox
Bailey
United States
Committee On Rules
Interstate Commerce Commission
Court of Claims
Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription touted for women strength
Advert says Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription restores health to weak women especially those working or nursing. It claims to ease nervous symptoms and hysteria and to cure female weakness, irregularities, prolapse, and back pain. Also mentions Golden Medical Discovery and other tonics, with consultation at Buffalo New York.
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Pierce
The
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo, N. Y
Mrs Casey And Hogan Quip On Influence In NY Sun
A dated New York Sun cartoon caption shows Mrs Casey asking about her husband’s influence and Mrs Hogan replying that he is aware of it all the time. The exchange reflects social humor of the era.
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Casey
New York Sun
Red Cross Ball Event Listed with Package Prices
A fragmented notice references a large 202 package for a Red Cross Ball event, mentioning a price of six cents and listing The Russ Company of South Bend among the involved parties.
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Russ Company
South Bend
Ind
Red Cross
The
Faith in Work Drives Faithful Effort
A concise aphorism stressing that true dedication arises from belief in one’s labor. It asserts that without conviction in the task, effort remains uneven and unreliable.
Bride Threatens to End Springfield Nuptials Over Fee
A newlywed couple in Springfield Missouri nearly split after Justice Pickering, who officiated, demanded his usual two dollar fee while the groom offered only one dollar. The bride declared she was not worth two dollars, prompting the groom to pay the extra seventy five cents to avoid a breakup.
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Springfield
Justice Pickering
Suitor Presses For Time On Insolvent Firm
A New Yorker owed 25 and led creditors to extend time for repayment but a little old man in the back spoke up for immediate payment. The meeting debated delaying, with the small claimant asking how much others owed, revealing a larger claim of 185000.
Coffee Jags and a Woman’s Postum Cure
A Philadelphia woman recalls coffee jags over years causing nausea nervousness insomnia and headaches. She switched to Postum, prepared at home, and reports dramatic improvement with lasting health benefits. Postum Co. promoting the drink as coffee alternative and noting restaurant cooks misprepare it.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
No Change in Iowa Districts After Firey Vote
Des Moines April 1 college lawmakers killed the Green redistricting bill 23 to 50, delaying any change in Iowa’s congressional districts. The plan would have equalized population across eleven districts and kept current representatives in their districts. Democrats opposed it for creating a comfortable Republican majority.
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Des Moines
House
Greene
Iowa
Kendall
Doran
Coleclo
Yeas
Messrs
Calderwood
Carstensen
Chassel
Christianson
Cummings
Dashiell
Dew
English
Hume
Jacobson
Lister
McDole
Maben
Mattes
Morris
Nichols
Olson
Powers
Robinson
Warren insurance bill passes in Iowa house
By a vote of 71 to 1 the Des Moines house approved the Warren insurance measure. It creates a five member legislative commission to study all insurance and company practices, revise the laws, and report findings to the next General Assembly. The panel includes three House members and two Senators and may access state auditor records.
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Des Moines
House
Warren Insurance
Kendall
General Assembly
Senate
Auditor of State
Temple
Friends of the
Cummings
Agricultural Committee
Wise
Frudden
Agricultural Board
Colleges and Fire Department
Loyal Father Dies After Caring For Smallpox-Stricken Son
Jasper Kuhn of New Hampton, wagon shop proprietor, died of small pox after tending his ill son Arthur, a barber. Despite quarantine orders, he nursed his son at bedside, recovered briefly, then relapsed after catching a cold while milking a cow in damp, rainy conditions. The source notes the infection’s exact source is unknown.
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New Hampton
Jasper Kuhn
Arthur
Kuhn
Boone Bridge Carried Away by High Waters
Webster City reports the Boone river bridge on Des Moines street was carried away by flood waters yesterday morning. No other major damage occurred and the river levels are receding.
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Boone
Webster City
Des Moines Street
Fire destroys blocks in Eldora business district
A Thursday night blaze in Eldora wiped out the business blocks of C. F. Drury meats Otis G. Blair general and J. A. Long barber. The total loss was estimated at 6000 dollars.
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Eldora
Witten
C. F. Drury
Otis G. Blair
J. A. Long
Draw Lots For Mayorlity In Ida Grove Tie Vote
The Ida Grove mayoral canvass produced a 229 to 229 tie. Robert Lipton won the drawn lot, while rival W. J. Anderson will contest the count in court with judges handling the case. Families remain friendly despite the dispute.
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Ida Grove
Robert Lipton
W. J. Anderson
Anti-Pass Bill Passes the Des Moines House
The Des Moines house approved the Hughes anti pass bill by a 70 to 17 vote after debate. Amendments expanding coverage to federal officers were adopted and other exemptions were defeated. Speaker notes included remarks about reform and travel distances.
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HOUSE
Des Moines
Hughes
Waterloo Flood Sends Hundreds Homeless and Damages Millions
Waterloo Iowa endures its worst flood in history as the Cedar River rose eleven feet and flooded West Waterloo. Ten factories and the Marsh separator plant are inundated, leaving 500 to 1,100 workers displaced and basements flooded. Estimated damage ranges widely as water recedes. Families were rescued by boat with few injuries reported.
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Waterloo
Cedar River
Westfield
Marsh
Waterloo Threshing Machine Co
Kent Manufacturing Company
Headford Bros
Linford Bros
Waterloo Motor Works
Waterloo Cast Iron Company
Waterloo Carriage Company
Cedar Falls
Waterloo Creamery Company
Iowa Dairy Separator Company
Globe Box
Artificial Ice Company
East Waterloo
Litchfield
Waterloo Water Works Company
Jerome Secures Special Grand Jury for Insurance Probes
New York March 31 Justice Dowling granted District Attorney Jerome's request for a special grand jury to probe insurance matters. He said associates agreed on the advisability and the panel will be summoned about May 1.
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Jerome
New York
Justice Dowling
Supreme Court
Dowling
Bigamist Is Sentenced in Grinnell Case
Eldora April 1 E Stewart Kraus a Grinnell bigamist pleaded guilty before Judge Richard and received the maximum five year sentence. He will be taken by Sheriff Miller to Anamosa at once. Kraus is alleged to have a wife in Detroit and married a Grinnell girl in February.
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Bigamist
Eldora
E. Stewart Kraus
Grinnell
Incubator Chicken Compared to Child With Stepmother
A historical brief compares an incubator chick’s experience to a child under a stepmother, using metaphor to highlight care and pressure in early life development.
Johnstown Fire Destroys Four Buildings. One Fireman Injured
A midnight blaze in Johnstown Pennsylvania destroyed four large business structures and caused about half a million dollars in damage. Fireman William Campbell was trapped under a falling wall and fatally injured, with the fire finally controlled after daylight.
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Johnstown
William Campbell
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