Mrs. Brooks Recovers After Using Pink Pills for Pale People
In Chicago Mrs. Sarah L. Brooks describes five years of vain treatment for vomiting and weakness. After taking Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, she gains weight from 94 to 142 pounds and regains the ability to eat and work. The pills are sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah L. Brooks
Lincoln Park
Chicago
Illinois
Dr. Wiliams
Chicago Daily
Dr. Williams
When Poverty Comes In At The Window Poem Fragment
A fragment reflects on poverty entering life as love hides away. The lines evoke intimate hardship and emotional shelter found in a small domestic moment.
Defiance Starch Proves Hard to Sell Elsewhere
Dealers report that once a customer tries Defiance Starch it is almost impossible to offer any other cold water starch. It can be used cold or boiled.
Street cars in Zurich powered by liquid air
A historic note records Zurich street cars operated with liquid air propulsion. Details specify the city’s transit use and the innovation behind this austere power method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zurich
Switzerland
Curtiss Williams Co Issue Promises Complete New Catalogue
Rash Street and Mid Avenue Chicago firm releases a large new catalogue with 38 departments and thousands of illustrations. It is described as a department store in print and mailed free to any requester who sends ten cents to cover postage, later refunded as a credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtiss- Williams Co
Rash St
Mid- Ave
Chicago
Contempt for riches is not caused by wealth
A man’s boastful scorn of riches is not the price paid for contempt, as familiarity breeds disregard.
Exposition Attendees Advised on Nearby Accommodations
Readers heading to the St Louis Exposition should find a room near the Fair in a safe brick hotel. Ho Eg Catnip offers modern t-class conveniences within four minutes of the Convention and Administration entrance. Rates start at $1.00 per day with meals available at modest prices. Go to Union Station, take Olive Street, then Delmar Garden car west to reach the lodging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Ho- Eg Catnip
Nion
Olive Street
Ake Delmar
Ur Boys
Green reporter seeks exclusive with fresh English scientist
A New York American reporter chased a midnight interview with a newly arrived English scientist. He rushed the interview but returned claiming it was fruitless. The scientist said he had already told everything to the Herald reporter and had nothing more to say.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York American
Herald
Proposal for nine member committee in Independence Party
During a Philadelphia Democracy split, an Independence Party meeting debated contest rulings. A speaker proposed expanding the eight member contest committee to nine to ensure a majority in volatile votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence Party
Philadelphia Democracy
Misther
Fair Passenger Teases with Paper Offer Scene
A brief, humorous exchange unfolds as a fair passenger suggests offering a paper to a man to ease his discomfort while women stand nearby. The moment centers on social awkwardness and etiquette.
Defiance Cold Water Starch Offers Big Value
Housekeepers are urged to buy Defiance Cold Water Starch for laundry use. Each 16 oz package costs 10 cents and outperforms rival %-pound packs while containing no injurious chemicals. Grocers may offload 12 oz stock, but Defiance clearly marks 16 oz on every package and resists sticking to irons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Amendments Evolve Iowa Election Laws in 1904
Notes from the Capital describe Iowa election law amendments debated in the 1904 session. Secretary of State sends out editions of elections to county auditors as lawmakers push changes. Representative Harris of Poweshiek County proposed a bill to abolish the head of the ticket and curb straight ticket voting, but it failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Thos. Harris
Poweshik
Pereni.l
Fire expert urges major capitol fire protection upgrades
Fitzhugh Taylor, fire underwriter, examined the Iowa state house for the capitol improvement commission and found the building not fire proof or fire resistant by modern standards. He warned a fire as bad as last January is possible and recommended extensive protections including city mains, standpipes, grounds mains, and a capitol fire brigade with broad duties for the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzhugh Taylor
Iowa State House
Capitol Improvement Commission
State House
Bilding
Capitol
Taylor
Capitol Commission
Secretary of State Interprets Auto Liability Law
The secretary of state explains liability questions for state licensed automobiles involved in injuries. He has issued licenses to 824 machines now in use across the state. The department ponders owner liability when driving above lawful speed and a frightened horse injures itself on a barbed wire fence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Department of State
State Board Showcases State Farm Produce and Drainage Plans
At the state board of control office samples display corn squash potatoes apples peaches pears and cabbage from state farms. Corn is noted as especially fine and large from farms in southwestern Iowa. Rush and Lard lakes in Sac county may be drained under a new drainage law with council action pending approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Control
Iowa
Rush
Lard
Sac County
State Auditor attends meeting to curb wildcat insurers
State Auditor Carroll joined national meeting of insurance commissioners in Indianapolis. They arranged to push a congressional bill to forbid the mails to wildcat insurers, which organize in one state and operate in others by mail. The commissioners seek to deny mail use to protect the public from frauds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
National Meeting of Insurance Commissioners
Indianapolis
Congress
Trustees Grant Aldrich Leave Of Absence From Curatorship
The library trustees approve Hon. Charles Aldrich request for temporary release from duty as curator of the state historical department and grant six months leave on salary. Aldrich plans to visit Washington and other places to further the state historical department interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Aldrich
State Historical Department
Aldrich
Washington
Insurance examiner John M. Emory resigns from Iowa department
John M. Emory an insurance examiner with the Iowa Insurance Department has tendered his resignation to Auditor B F Carroll effective at Carroll's convenience. Emory has served nearly a year since joining from Philadelphia and his departure is described as regrettable but approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Emory
Iowa Insurance Department
B. F. Carroll
Emory
Iowa Department
Philadelphia
Carroll
State Auditor issues charter to Home Guards of the World
State Auditor Carroll grants a charter to Home Guards of the World a new fraternal beneficiary society organized by Jerry S Green with headquarters at Davenport The concern formerly tied to Modern Woodmen of America and shows 550 charter members though the law requires 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
Home Guards of the World
Jerry S. Green
Davenport
Green
Woodmen of America
Law
Electric lights to be installed in state capitol offices
Nevada reports work on new electric fixtures begins in the state capitol offices. The installation will spread building wide and is expected to boost occupant comfort after completion. A separate note: Collins district court hears an unusual appeal from Dr. N W Knepper who was fined for alleged blasphemy and disturbing the peace. The case moves on after he appealed the mayoral ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Capitol
Nevada
Collins
District Court
Bromley
N W. Knepper
Russians Press On After Mukden Mining Defenses
Telegraph reports from Niuchwang and St Petersburg describe Japanese advances near Mukden. Da Pass captured, Kuropatkin assesses defense on the flanks, and danger of further blows along the Da range east of Bentzigputze as Japanese forces press southeast of Mukden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Muxden
da Pass
Kuropetkin
War Office
Kuropatkin
Associated Press
da Range
Bentsiaputze
Mukden
Kuropotkin
Postmaster General Payne Worst to Better Then Uncertain
Washington Oct 3 reports say Payne condition improved but physicians refuse to forecast. Earlier his heart action weakened and he was unconscious at times with severe pain and exhaustion. In Trinidad Colorado a flood washed bridges and rail depots with no lives confirmed but city cut off and wires down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom* Taggart
Democratic National Committee
Marion County
Ind
Taggart
Washington, D. C
Payne
Denver
Colo
Trinidad
Las Animas
Santa Fe
Denver & Rio Grande
Colorado & Southern
Harvey
Tragedy narrowly averted over marriage dispute
Atlantic reports a violent incident when Elmer Parker, living with Mrs. A L Kittenbrink after her marriage to Chas Coburn of Wichita, attempted to attack the newcomer. A husky young son of the widow intervened, ending with Parker left without a widow, wife, or home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
A. L. Kittenbrink
Omaha
Chas. Coburn
Wichita
Kansas
Elmer Parker
Parker
Ex Mayor and Prisoner Escapes on Moving Train
Alonzo J. Whiteman, former mayor of Duluth, awaiting return from St. Louis on a $750 forged check charge, escaped yesterday by leaping through a window on a moving train at Dunkirk. Detectives let him exercise in the aisle. he jumped as the door opened, breaking a window to flee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Alonzo J. Whiteman
Duluth
Dunkirk
Whiteman
St. Louis
Wndow
Pacific whaling fleet reports catches near Point Barrow
Private advices from San Francisco say the Pacific whaling fleet wintered east of Point Barrow. On September 6 the Thrasher passed the point with a catch and heavy ice ahead. Narwhal reports fourteen whales after earlier catches. other vessels list modest totals with several singles and a few doubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Pacific
Point Barrow
Thrasher
Jeanette
William Baylies
Belluga
Barbara Hernster
Sure Cure at Last for Kidney Troubles in Monticello
Lawrence County resident Mrs. L. Kck. Baggett credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with curing her dropsy after kidney trouble. She says urine flow improved and she became well, praising the pill as restoring health, blood purity, and energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Miss
Lawrence County
Dodd
Dog kept in new flat story prompts phonograph note
Florinda explains they gave away their dog after moving to a new flat. Frederick is said to have had his dear little back put in the phonograph as part of a humorous exchange reported by the Cincinnati Com Trib.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarinda
Florinda
Fido
Frederick
Cincinnati Com- Tribune
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure All Stages
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy claiming to cure catarrh through constitutional treatment. It offers one hundred dollars for any failure and promotes testimonials from Toledo Ohio makers F. J. Cheney & Co. Also touts Hall's Family Pills for constipation and ends with a social jab about women and men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Allen's Foot-Ease Advert Claim and Patient Endorsements
Endorsements praise Allen's Foot-Ease as a certain cure and comfort for sore feet from Mrs. N. H. Guilford of New Orleans. The ad quotes a husband unclear on liberty and a comparison favoring Piso's Cure for Consumption by Joan F. Borlin of Trinity Springs Indiana dated February 15, 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
N. H. Guilford
Piso
Joan F. Borlin
Trinity Springs, Ind
Widow Chooses Second Husband More Carefully
The remark notes that a widow tends to be more selective about a second husband than she was for the first, implying heightened prudence and experience shaping her criteria.
World’s Fair St Louis Hotel Epworth Ad
Hotel Epworth near the World’s Fair in St Louis offers brick construction with over 100 rooms and rates from one dollar daily on the European plan. Dining hall available, convenient services, and room reservations through Farmers National. Located near Delmar Garden car line on Olive and 6600 Washington Ave.
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ST. Louis
Epworth
Hoel Epworth
Farmers National Aewgvens
Delmar
Washington Ave
Ladder Views Worth Climb Despite Top Reach
A brief note on a difficult climb. The ladder’s top remains hard to reach yet the vantage point offers a rewarding view.
Largest irrigation empire nears completion in Idaho
The Twin Falls Land and Water Company on the Snake River 24 miles south of Shoshone is nearing completion as the largest irrigation enterprise in America. Over two million dollars are spent to reclaim 275000 acres. water delivery expected in 40 to 90 days. The Carey act project is supervised by the Idaho State Land Board which opened 30000 acres earlier and now plans 100000 more at Twin Falls City on October 20. A $50000 hotel is under construction with Masqueray of the World’s Fair designing Twin Falls City. Over $60000 in town lots have sold in 60 days and the Oregon Short Line plans a ranch line from Minidoka to Awin Falls City through the lands.
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Twin Falls
Idaho State Land Board
The
Land Board
State Land Board
Twin Falls City
Masqueray
St. Louis
Minidoka
A'win Falls City
Death of Massachusetts Senator George F. Hoar
Worcester reports the death of Senator George F. Hoar at 1:35 this morning after a long illness. He had battled malaria and frail strength despite hope of recovery. Family present included his son General Rockwood Hoar and daughter Mary Hoar. funeral plans set for Monday in Worcester with Reverend Hale officiating and burial at Sleepy Hollow, Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worchester
Mass
Geo
Frisbie Hoar
United
Massachusetts
Rockwood Hoar
Mary Hoar
Warren R&r. Gilman
Senator Hoar
Gliman
Iby Cay
Senate
Washington
Hear
Worcester
George F. Hear
Church of the Unit
Edward Everett Hale
United States Senate
Sleepy Hollow
Concord
Universal Congress of Lawyers Ends in St Louis
The three day universal congress of lawyers and jurists closed in St Louis with talks on world peace and abolition of conflict. Associate Justice David J Brewer called the event a success while Rome advocate Avy Angelio Pavia praised its scope as unmatched. Delegates from many nations said the gathering marked an epoch in legal relations aimed at ending war. Mayor Collins of Boston recounted a Christian Scientist boy and a goat episode highlighting faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Universal Congress of Lawyers and Jurists
David J. Brewer
United States Supreme Court
Congress
Signor
Avy Angelio Pavia
Rome
Mayor Collins
Boston
Papa
Evangelist Walker Proposes Moral Saloon in Pekin
An Evangelist from Peoria visited Pekin and registered as Evangelist Walker. He plans to duplicate the Potter moral saloon featuring loafing space, Bibles, soft drinks, beer, and a gallery of moral pictures, signaling a possible new establishment if the plan materializes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Peoria
Ill
Walker
Bishop Potter
Evangelist Walker
Russia to Build Eleven Torpedo Boat Destroyers
A dispatch from Toulon reports Russia has contracted for eleven destroyers of the latest model from Compagnie des Forges et Chantiers de la Mediterranee. Construction will start on four in Normandy, four at Havre, and three at La Seyne. Fifteen months are needed. Further orders are expected, including four cruisers similar to Bayan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Paris
Temps
Toulon
Compagnie Des Forges Et Chantiers de la Mediterranee
Normandy
Havre
la Seyne
Dean's Kidney Pills Help Colorado Woman Recover
Mrs. Sarah Marine of Colorado Springs credits Dean's Kidney Pills with a complete recovery after three years of kidney trouble. She reports rapid improvement within a week and continued health after two boxes, praising the remedy and urging others to try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. W. Marine
Col Springs
Dean
Sarah Marine
St. Upt
Colorado Springs
Colo
Glen Eyrie Club
Werebac
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffa N.Y
Postum Coffee Alternative Relieves Chronic Headache
A Connellsville woman narrates twenty five years of sick headaches eased by abandoning coffee and tea for Postum Food Coffee. She credits Postum with curing headaches and improving general health, noting stronger wellbeing and greater enjoyment of Postum. The testimonial attributes the change to Postum, with the company name Battle Creek Michigan. There's a reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connellsville
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
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Ames Times
E. R. Hardin
AMES
London
Niuchwang
Daily Mail
Jarson
Leedham
England
Death's Door
America
Geo. F. Home
Lis
Universal Congress
Insuran Company
Falcon
Daniel Coit Gilman
Carnegie Institution
Dr. Gilman
Joseph le Conte
University of California
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