Elm Tree Rock Legend of Hocking Valley
The Elm Tree Rock near the Nelsonville Chauncey Pike in Ohio stands a 20 foot high rock 40 foot diameter with a centuries old elm trunk two thirds embedded. A legendary tale tells of an Indian maiden who hoped the tree would split the rock in 12 moons to spare her lover Adonis. the rock never rent, the lover died, and the maiden vanished, leaving a tragic legend tied to the site by E. C. Woodsorth from the Unio State Journal.
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Athens
Nelsonville and
Chauncey Pike
Ohio
Hocking Canal
Elm Tree Rock
Hocking
Adonis
Clm
E. c. Woodsorth
Unio State Journal
Trade Prospects in China and the Philippines
A Senate speech extols China’s growing foreign commerce and the Philippines’ vast resources. It argues America must seize China trade via closer access from Manila and warns that neglect could cede economic dominance to Germany, Russia, Japan, and others. The speaker cites potential railways, coal in Cebu, gold yields, copper deposits, and extensive agricultural wealth.
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China
Phave
Avalnoet
America
Germany
Lussia
Pekin
Manchuria
Japan
Manila
Yokohama
Philippines
San Francisco
New York
Pittsburg
Hong Kong
Havana
Washington
Orient
Providence
Hyves
Tha
India
Archipelago
Luzon
Negros
Mindanao
Mindoro
Paluan
Cebu
Julio Segrera
Pablo Majia
Heetawl
Islands
Tses
Ege
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Women
The passage urges sick women to trust Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, citing decades of use and numerous testimonials. It claims over a million women restored to health, describes relief from headaches, backache, and monthly pains, and includes letters from Miss Rosa Hruvey, Mary A Staul, A B Daving, and Mrs. Manr Ravguan praising the remedy.
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Lydia LE. Pinkham
Lydia E. Piniham
United States
Lydia EB
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Jom Sacz
Dover
Mich
Rosa Hruvey
Cleveland Ave
Canton
Lydia K. Pinkham
Mary A Staul
Watsontown
Lydia E. Dinkham
A. B. Daving
Binghamton
Lydia
Evesy
Mhs
Manrravgun
Trimble
Pulaski Co
Quotation Exchange Echoes Streetwise Wit
Chicago Times Herald quips turn on cold bath jokes and daily rain like setbacks. A witty exchange contrasts a morning rinse with life’s persistent dampness, capturing urban blunt humor in a brief newspaper snapshot.
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Chicago Times-Herald
Iozenges Stop Coughing In Church In The Office
A quoted snippet from the Indianapolis Journal shows a character named Henry offered lozenges to stop coughing in church and a reply by Amelia about preferring lozenges that silence coughing in a ral ary office.
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Henry
Amelia
Indianapolis Journal
Reformulated insect and disease spray instructions
Historical notes describe pest control mixtures using copper sulfate lime milk and petroleum soaps for vines and fruit trees. Directions cover dilution, mixing vessels, and application timing to combat leaf diseases, mildew, and insect pests with safety warnings about early season use and spray equipment.
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Paris
Pruning boat aids orchard cleanup and fire disposal
In a Washington orchard a pruning boat helps remove limbs and twigs from fruit trees. A crew uses knives to collect prunings onto a small eight by twelve foot platform boat hitched to horses, burning the brush piles to curb pests and disease. The device doubles as a barnyard manure wagon for fodder and bay.
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Nevessky I
Joel Shoemaler
Carin
Garden truck and garden pests in Portugal incident
Garden tricks describe storing boots in leaf barrels and using barrels for winter cabbage to keep fresh until spring. The piece notes novelty gardening aids and the ease of keeping cabbage in a barrel. It also reports on a scale insect invasion affecting orange groves in Portugal, traced to California and spreading via international pest migration.
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Portugal
Australias
California
Pacific
Laban
Official Baths in Capitol Reflected as Free Privilege
A satirical look at congressional baths in the Capitol basement where lawmakers bathe at government expense. The piece notes about 13 tubs on the house side and nonstop use during sessions, plus barber services funded by the government. It contrasts with hotel charges and mentions wine of the minders. It also cites an essay about a Hindu name and a cycling scene with a royal pavilion.
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Capitol
Congressional
Uncle Sam
Congress
Washington Star
Senate
House
Armored Trains Define Roles In Campaign Mobilization
Armored trains form a key component of the current campaign plans. Each train includes a powerful engine, three iron tracks, a water tank, and a passenger car. Aides stand six feet high with three quarter inch armor plates and horizontal rifle slits. Each vehicle can hold about 50 to 60 men.
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Nelsonville
SearSe Falkwaraeey
Pinkaam
Rew
Sento
Mra Nelli
Camron
Lorkport
N.Y
Cameron
Williams
William
Nellie Cameron
Bie
Notary Dade
Williema
Elidruggisa
DN. Williams Medicine Co
Schonactady
Wen
J. D. Nees
Prince Consort
Queen Victoria
Johnstons
Sarsaparilla
Detroit
Cline’s Pharmacy
McWheen Drug Store
Athens Cilac & Son
Albany
Js- Basom
Oake
Pheselz
South Court
Atreat
W. E. Peters
Enigiteer
Heveine
the Bank of Athens
United
Bhown
Samaria
Palmer
George W. W. Baker
Order of
Salem
Athens County Court Common Pleas
Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Troy
Ohlo
Town
Ohio Company
George W. Baker
Winfeld Gillan
C. d. Porter
Geo E. Weasikey
Dewerr & Woon
Phil
Columbian Huilding Loan & Investment Company
Ve Archialg Landals Jr., Et al
of Sale
Court of Common Pleas of
Wrate
Henry Braddison
Porter Sheri
Anos
Pitts Atty
Dec Stefan SS
Aeneens
A. E. Price
Office In Law
Balding
EWS
Orc
Wadache
Dr. Nee
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