Dressmakers Promote Chin Reduction Through Posture
Miss Elizabeth White of the Dress makers' Protective Association tells women at a convention how to reduce a double chin. She prescribes chin lift, throat muscle control, and standing on the ball of the foot with the nose lowered. The method aims to improve appearance, with warnings about past pillow and sleep-on-the-face tips.
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Makers’ Protective Association
Miss White
Son Cvn
Duffney
New York Times
The Fellowship of Dogs and a Man’s Humble Lesson
A Culturist essay extols dogs as mirrors of virtue teaching humility and loyalty. The writer argues that dogs expose pretensions, inspire gratitude, and foster courage, fidelity, and enterprise, shaping character from childhood onward. The piece frames dog affection as a path to personal growth and self awareness.
A Cary postmistress praises Dr King’s New Life Pills
Mrs Alexander of Cary Maine calls Dr King’s New Life Pills the best remedy she ever tried for keeping the stomach liver and bowels in perfect order. She endorses the peniless purifiers described as infusing new life and vigor.
Beard Torn Out At Dublin Bottling Works
Ike Stinson lost a large beard growth at the Dublin Bottling Works when hair under his chin was ripped from the roots by machinery Saturday. The incident occurred quickly with little pain. The rest of the text discusses Foley Co. Honey and Tar as a throat medicine and warns against imitations.
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Dublin
Ike Stinson
Fifty Ton Copper Chunk Unearthed In Michigan Mine
A vast native copper mass is being revealed at an Ontonagon county mine, with chunks already cut and the whole estimated to weigh many tons. Historic context notes the Minnesota mass of 1865 weighed 1214 by 184s feet and 601 tons, while the Phoenix mine chunk reached about 600 tons. The Minnesot a and other Michigan finds are contrasted with later operations and profits.
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Ontonagon County
Michigan
Minnesota
Calumet and Iecla
Detroit
Phoenix
Keweenaw
St. Paul Dispatch
Human Blood Marks Tale Prompts Cured Lung Hemorrhages
A Backy merchant J. W. Williams recalls a tale of horror but credits Dr. King’s New Discovery with curing his severe lung hemorrhages. He claims the remedy has kept him well for twenty years and notes its use for hemorrhages, chronic coughs, settled colds and bronchitis.
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J. W. Williams
Backy
Dr. King
Lawmakers debate Northern Securities prosecutions
Washington lawmakers, under suspension of the rules, passed several bills. A resolution asking if criminal prosecutions have begun against Northern Securities Company figures drew Democratic leader Williams to criticize the administration. He urged enforcement of criminal provisions of antitrust law, arguing fines alone won t deter violations and noting the difficulty of prosecuting the wealthy. Williams cited the court’s decision as evidence that competition was blocked and called for imprisonment where appropriate. He recalled that a similar inquiry last year yielded an incompatible public-interest answer.
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Washington
House
Northern Securities Company
Williams
Jenkins
Wisconsin
Grosvenor
Ohio
United States
Northern Securities
Ipr
Letter from Canton Mother Praises Vinci Cod Liver Oil
Mrs C W Stump of Canton Ohio writes to urge mothers of weak children to try Vinci cod liver oil. Her daughter was pale thin and lacked appetite and ambition before benefiting from the preparation.
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C. W. Stump
Canton
Ohio
Vinci
Vinci improves sick child’s strength after failed remedies
The article describes a family trialing various medicines including cod liver oil and emulsions, which caused nausea. They then tried Vinci, which supposedly contains cod liver oil benefits without nausea. Results were marvelous, with the child enjoying it, color returning, and increased strength.
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Vinci
Preacher Uses Pool Rooms To Boost Church Revenue
Baltimore March 6 Saloon keepers near the Guardian Angel chapel protest the pool tables set up by Rev. George J. Kramer in the chapel basement. The up to date tables operate four nights weekly for 25 cents, drawing crowds as the pastor performs missionary work and recruits new members. In a separate note, Henry Croll Jr of Beaverton Michigan reports Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured his bowel trouble and urges travelers carry a bottle, sold locally by H R Palmer & Sons and W J Smith & Bro.
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Baltimore
Suinis
Henry Croll,Jr
Beaverton, Mich
Saginaw
Mich
H. R. Palmer & Sons
W. .J Smith & Bro
Question spurs major moment in Matthews trial
Greensboro March 6. The day’s highlight was a one hour and ten minute question by Major Guthrie, defense counsel, aimed at portraying the prisoner as insane. Dr James McKee of Raleigh testified as insanity expert. witnesses included Mrs J N Gorman, Dr J W Griffith, and undertaker E Poole.
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Greensboro
N. C
Matthews
Major Guthrie
James McKee
Raleigh
Pain Balm Praised By Editor For Rheumatism Relief
J C Bayne editor of the Herald Addington Indian Territory credits Chamberlain's Pain Balm with relief from rheumatism. He says one application relieves pain and he can again attend to business. Sold by H R Palmer & Sons and W J Smith & Bro.
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J. C. Bayne
the Herald
Addington
Indian Territory
Chamberlain
H. R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
Foot in Stirrup Boy Drowned Near Meldrim Savannah
Mose Bailey of Pooler was found drowned in the Ogeechee River near Meldrim along with the mule he was sent to fetch. The boy held the reins and his foot remained in the stirrup when found, dead for several days. An inquiry traced the search that led to the discovery. it is believed he rode the mule off a bridge in the Wark area.
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Savannah
Mose Bailey
Pooler
Ogeechee River
Meldrim
Bryan County
Wark
Expectorant Cheney’s Promises Quick Cold Cures
A 25 cent bottle Expectorant Cheney claims to cure coughs colds lagrippe and croup. Sold at all drug stores and similar outlets with advertising rhetoric typical of the period.
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Cheney's
Breakfast Luncheon Tea Biscuits With Royal Baking Powder
Small hot biscuits baked just before meals with Royal Baking Powder. Serve with butter and honey marmalade or jam for a light dessert. Use Royal Baking Powder to ensure they rise properly.
Senator Gorman Failing to Influence Pending Congress
Washington reports Senator Gorman will take little part in shaping major pending legislation as he withdraws from business and political affairs for health reasons. Doctors ordered a long retreat, and while some Democratic leaders sought talks on railroad rate bills, none have secured interviews. A marketing note follows about Foley’s Honey and Tar as a lung remedy, with cautions to avoid substitutes.
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Washington
Gorman
German
Blackburn
Senate
Mr. Bailey
The Suction of a Train Tragic Near Miss in Westchester
The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle reports a fatal accident at Mamaroneck Westchester County when deputy county clerk Robert Coward was pulled forty feet by the suction of the Boston Express on the New York New Haven and Hartford line. The editorial warns against standing near fast trains and urges caution of air currents and debris along tracks.
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Mimaroneck
Westchester County
Robert Coward
Boston Express
New York, New Haven
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Pneumonia Deaths Spur Cough Remedy Claim
In November and December 1903 one fifth of deaths in New York and Chicago were from pneumonia. Foley's Honey and Tar stops the cough heals and strengthens the lungs and prevents pneumonia. Do not risk a cold wearing away. Foley's Honey and Tar will cure you quickly and prevent serious results. All druggists.
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A. M. Ake
Wood
Ind
Foley
New York
Chicago
City Forges Footing On Interfering With Physicians
Chicago authorities authorize intervention when relatives refuse medical care in extreme cases. Health Commissioner Whalen obtained legal opinion from Corporation Counsel Lewis affirming authority to send a physician. The case involves Ella Turner's crisis after relatives sought prayer over medical treatment.
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Chicago
Lewis
Joh
Alexander Dewin
Ella Turner
Addison Ave
Voliva
Zion City
Oncy
Health Department
Charles J. Whalen
Is the Moon Inhabited
Science claims the moon has an atmosphere making habitation possible in theory yet not for humans who suffer earthly strains. The piece also touts Electric Bitters as a universal tonic curing headaches biliousness malaria and more, guaranteed by W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Son, at 50 cents.
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W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer
Way of Royalty in Burma Learns English in Rangoon
The Pall Mall gossip says King Theban learned English in Rangoon at a mission school. When asked by a missionary how to support the effort, the king inquired about a son of about 15, and his Prime Minister confirmed a suitable heir. Thus a lord of white elephants learned English.
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Pall Mall
Theban
Rangoon
White Elephants
Hucklen’s Arnica Salve touted as cure for piles
A Kentucky resident claims Hucklen’s Arnica Salve cured a 19 year pile affliction after using less than a box. The advertisement notes the salve heals wounds burns and sores, priced 25 cents at W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons druggists.
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Devil's Island
Hucklen
L. S. Napier
Bugles
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
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M. G. Michael
W. T. Bryan
J. A. Hunnicutt
L. F. Edwards
G. A. Mell
T. S. Mell
C. H. Phinlzy
Miss Elizabeth White
Sammy
Margaret
Mr. Brown
Lippincott
Aunt Margaret
Samuel
Uncle Jack
Foley Co
Athens
C. V. Stump
Preacher
YAL Baking Powder CO
Senator Gorman
Burma
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