Cured by Pinkham's Remedy and Catarrh Cure Claims
Gardiner Maine woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash with a complete cure after three months use. The ad extols Pinkham's for female ailments and urges readers to seek Mrs Pinkham's advice. It also promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure, Lane's Pleasant Tablets for grip, and offers free samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner
Maine
Lydia _E. Pinkham
A. Wiirraus
Lydia E. Pinkham
United States
Murine Eye Remedy Ad Claims Safe Use for Eyes
An old newspaper ad promotes Murine Eye Remedy by the Murine Eye Remedy Co of Chicago. It touts relief for red weary watery eyes and eyelid discomfort and invites readers to request free eye books. It also notes the product costs 50 cents and is sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine
Murine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Paxton
Boston
Mass
Hannibal Plans Alpine Crossing by Subways
The Chicago Tribune notes Hannibal’s elephants would not be driven through the Alps and that, even on the elevated route chosen, he ensures the animals reach Rome with a circus. Thomas Nelson Page will raise mules on a 1000 acre Beaver Dam plantation in Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal
Alps
Chicago Tribune
Thomas Nelson Page
Beaver Dam
Buckett Shop Verdict in Cincinnati Convicts Six
A Cincinnati jury convicts Louis W. Foster and five others of using the mails to defraud in a bucket shop scheme. The defendants Gorman Baldwin Scott Heil face fines up to 5000 and terms up to eighteen months. the case ties to the estate of late bucket shop operator William J. O'Dell who left about 2 million. The government argues the operators used fast and slow wires to exploit market quotes and close trades to their advantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. O'Dell
Cincinnati
O'Dell
Gorman
Baldwin
Scott and Heil
William Dudley
Thomas Shay
Dudley
Shay
Chicago
New York
Sail Ship Shores Believed Lost Off White Fish Point
Twenty one aboard the steamer Shores are believed lost after going down near White Fish Point in Lake Superior. The Northland found wreckage, Shore’s overdue status and absence of messages support the sinking theory. Shores, a 1250 ton vessel owned by 8. O. Neff Transportation of Milwaukee, was en route from Michigan with a salt cargo under Captain B Holmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Shores
White Fish Point
Lake Superior
Northland
American School Razed at Kessab by Raiders
An investigator returning from Kessab in Asiatic Turkey reports all American property there destroyed by Moslem raiders. The girls high school run by Miss Effie N. Chambers of the American Board was ruined. Most native houses were destroyed. Armenian church and new Protestant school stand. Returning residents find looted homes and destitution. aid is limited and uncoordinated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kessab
Turkey
Effie N. Chambers
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Alimony Collection Firm Opens in Omaha
An Omaha agency launches a unique collection service to pursue ex husbands for overdue alimony. Run by experienced debt collectors, the firm targets both lump sum and monthly installment obligations, claiming a broad clientele and expected smooth operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Williams Maybury Dies After Nine-Year Detroit Mayoral Term
William C. Maybury a prominent Democrat and former congressman from Michigan's First district died at his home from uremia. He was 61 and a lifelong bachelor. Taft's Son Heads Yale Debaters Taft Jr. Robert A. Taft Yale 1910, son of President Taft, was chosen president of Yale University's debating association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Maybury
William C. Maybury
Detroit
Congress
Michigan
Taft
Yale
Robert A. Taft
University Debating Association
Father and Son Executed at Richmond Penitentiary
John and William Brown, two Black men, were executed by electric chair in Richmond Virginia's penitentiary. John Brown died at 7 25 a m and his son followed twelve minutes later in a related capital punishment case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
William Brown
Richmond
John Brown
Old Kennedy Homestead in Covington to be torn down
The birthplace and oldest house in Covington Kentucky is to be demolished. It housed Harriet Beecher Stowe as she began writing opening chapters of Uncle Tom's Cabin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Covington
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Senate tariff clash and tax debate dominates session
Senate debate on protective tariffs intensifies as Senator Dolliver clashes with Senator Aldrich over tariff drafting while Senator Borah argues the income tax could be overturned by the Supreme Court. Kentucky Senator Bradley champions extending tariffs to jute amid limited House progress on the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Dolliver
Iowa
Aldrich
Borah
Supreme Court of the United States
Bradley
Kentucky
Massachusetts
House
House of Representatives
Hughes
Colorado
McEnery
Louisiana
Clapp
Minnesota
Owen
Oklahoma
Telegraphic Brevities Chronicle Local Disasters And Notables
Reports of fires and losses include McCurdy Brothers Philadelphia stockroom $150000, Western Maryland Railroad Elkins machine shop $15000, St Louis Compress Little Rock bins $175000, and Keystone Foundry Spool Cotton Atlanta $50000. Taft son elected Yale treasurer. Barber dies in Ardsley Park. 150 Californians celebrate SF earthquake anniversary in NYC. Capt. Roberts LA death ends career in life-saving station work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Taft
Taft
Yale University
McCurdy Brothers’ Department Store
Philadelphia
Elkins
W. Va
Western Maryland Railroad
St. Louis Compress Company
Little Rock
Ark
San Francisco
Comte
Amzi Lorenzo Barber
Barber Asphalt Paving Company
Ardsley Park
N. Y
New York
Keystone ‘Type Founders
Spool Cotton Company
Atlanta
William H. Roberts
United States Navy
Los Angeles
Cal
Pacific
Eczema Cure Promised by Cuticura Remedy
An elderly man recounts lifelong suffering from widespread eczema. After using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent he slept through the night within 24 hours and was cured in a month. The ad cites Mt. Kisco New York and agent Potter Drug & Chem. Corp. as sole proprietors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catiura
W. Harrison Smith
Mt. Kisco
N. Y
Earnest Advice From Rev Pettypool On Kidney Health
Rev F C Pettypool of Herrin testifies that he suffered a weak back and kidney problems for years. After taking Dean's Kidney Pills he recovered quickly and permanently, with improved sleep and reduced pain. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Booster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Bpster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Not Quite Clear Notions Of Talr David In Slow Speech
Talr David cannot be called stupid though he is slow and his tongue trips over words. This leads to complications in daily life as he makes a perfunctory call on a woman he hardly knows. He leaves saying he enjoyed the company, then corrects himself, noting he has not enjoyed a prior visit like this.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Quiet quarrel over money among artist and poet
The poet and the artist argued across the room while a caller asked what was wrong. The explanation was they were comparing notes on who makes more money, a dispute over something seemingly trivial.
Grape-Nuts Ends Chronic Constipation Case
A reader reports chronic constipation from childhood, stomach and bowel muscle paralysis, and relentless laxative use. After starting Grape-Nuts, digestion improved immediately and bowel function became regular, leading to permanent relief and renewed health. The letter claims genuine support for the cereal and promotes The Road to Wellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellville
Secret Out Medicine Lanes Family Medicine Teas Skin Cure
A publisher’s ad touts a pleasant herb tea that purifies the blood and cleanses the skin. It claims to help with stomach issues, headaches, and backaches and is marketed by druggists and dealers as Lane's Family Medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Compelling speaker remarks and odd ads in paper
The page features Col Fribbles described as a compelling speaker and a jab about his forceful influence. It also parodies quotes about remedies and quacks, mentions Garfield Tea samples, Pettit's Eye Salve, and a claim about New York City's population with satire on tobacco and pawn shop references.
Amsa Syrup for Children Marks Inflammation Reduction
Amsa Syrup for Children is described as reducing inflammation. The brief note mentions a product name and its intended pediatric use, implying a medicinal claim without further clinical details or sourcing.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Orator F
Woodward
le Roy
Gilroth
Vansaw
Dodds Kidney
TamBide
Keele
Keeley Dwight
PILES
REX CO. Dent, BS
Minnespeiia, Miam
Yakima Valley
Washington
Alfsifa Land
Sitiarate
Ss. MN. U
Gamete Thompson
EYE
Work of Congress
Bristow
Beveridge
Gallinger
Mlinger
Indiana
Sen
Bisac
Murphy
Missouri
Phillips and
Mcpherson
Rucker
Phillips
Eczema
Senator Beveridge
Philadelphia Record
F. C. Pettypool
Baptist Sete Y Ted
Herrin
Biggs
Satterson
Nature
Garfield Tea Co
Brooklyn
N.Y
New York City
Atlantic Ocean
Howard Bros
Lews
France
Italy
Mra, Eothin Ayer
Owce Munyon
Richard En Fox Ees Pelshing
Franklin
Police Gazette
Jack Johnson
John McGraw
Havana
Cigarmaker
Avery
Cigas
Cigarmaters
Taney
Denver
Oxama Gold Mining Co., Ltd
Delphos
P. M-Combes
Tribune Guilding
Bradford St
Pittsfield
Schern
Mincres
Sklamer
Albert Lea
Minn
Dard H
Sal Fine
Town
Church
Chas. W. Ely
California
Luther Burbank
Hertford
Chicar
Ee Oa
Jetda Company
Hox 28
Altoona, Pa
Acai Oraker
Carters SI
Western Canada
Government of
Canada
Coresposiennes
D. Scott
Sperintendent of Immigration
Itawa
C. J. Broughton
Merchants’ Loan and Trust Building
4Eartiaan
Clarence R. Griffin
Sheridan
Ind
Freemasonry
HM. T. Marshall Pub
Brockton
Marshfeld Hedding Co
Marshield
Ss. N. U
Spohn
1M Medical Co
Cher
Pacterislegiots
Goshen
U.S.A
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