Emperor Kwang Su Death Plot Resulted in Imperial Succession
London reports a Paris Revue feature alleging Dowager Empress Tsu-Hsi arranged the emperor’s murder to clear the throne. Kwang Su died hours later after a staged suicide attempt, and the three year old Pu Yi was proclaimed emperor as the realm faced alleged palace intrigue and eunuch involvement.
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London
China
Kwang Bu
Paris Revue
Pekin
Tsu-Hei
Tohoun
Yuan Chi Kai
Jince Hsing
Kwang Su
Uttle Palace
Kwang
Geng
Pen
Onom
Forbidden City
Yuen Co
Hei
Cain
Kyang §U
Yuen Chu Ki
Pau ¥ i
Dress code advice for formal evening wear
Guidance warns against ill fitting attire and mismatched accessories. It cautions against oversized or undersized dress clothes, a dull tie with an evening coat, and a white tie paired with a dinner coat.
Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Promises Women Relief
Thousands of women urged to try Swamp-Root the kidney liver and bladder remedy claiming to restore health and energy. Readers may request a free sample by mail from Dr Kilmer Co and buy regular bottles at drug stores nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
Platinum counterfeits spark rare bullion redemption
London reports a Spanish 1801 Charles IV doubloon made of gilded platinum, passing as gold and selling for 40 dollars at a New York sale. The piece weighed 420 grains with an intrinsic value near 17.60, and the article notes Spain and Britain have suffered widespread counterfeiting with redemption at bullion value.
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London
Charles IV of
Spain
Collectors Club
New York
Dullien
Bank of Spain
United States
Philadelphia
Christ Business Association runs veg shop in London district
London March 1 report on the Christian Business Association in Hast Ham beyond Whitechapel. A. E. Clarke, ex minister and founder, explains a movement to run shops on Christian lines, with ministers earning by trades and living as a walking church. The group operates a vegetable emporium and farm near London under a brotherhood banner, aiming to reform business ethics and curb greed.
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London
Christian Business Association
Whitechapel
Christian Huainess Association
Iines
Apostolic Pound
Monager
St Paul
England
A. E. Clarke
Ferewell
Church of England
Mr Clarke
A_B. CLARKE
The
Grospel
St. Paul Ald
Gantheti
Glasgow
Roosezee
Ac Endade
Simeone
Unfem
Ang Eo
Rev
Clarke
Cai- Gutta
India
Golden Medical Discovery claims and treatment advice
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as safe for women and children, using glycerine extract and natural roots. It asserts mucous membrane cures for catarrh, indigestion, and chronic coughs, while noting it does not cure consumption. It promotes the Commean Sense Medical Adviser and lists ordering details from Dr. R. V. Pierce in Buffalo, New York.
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Dr. Pierce
Nature
Pierce
Sage
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Prohibition's Growth and Southern Embrace in 1908
Prohibition emerges as the main economic issue in many states, with the South showing the strongest gains as local business interests back bans to control labor and alcohol. By 1908 nearly two thirds of U S territory and about half the population live under prohibition protections, including Mississippi Alabama and North Carolina going dry, while cities mass migrate to enforce laws and await new actions in Louisiana Arkansas and Texas. Governor Patterson vetoes statewide prohibition in Louisiana despite legislative passage, favoring local option.
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South
United States
Missisaippi
Alabama
North Carolina
Louistons
Patterson
Arkansas
Texas
Peruna Ad Testimonials From Wisconsin and New York
Mrs Gray of Wisconsin and Miss Harriet Johnson of Albany share long catarrh and bronchial troubles improved by Peruna. Miss Johnson reports throat relief in six weeks and no relapse after months. Mrs Bowman of Coon Rapids notes her deaf five year old son improved to normal hearing after Peruna treatment.
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Johnson
New York
Miss Herriet Johnson
Lake Bt
Albany
N. Y
William Bowman
Coon Rapids
Iowa
Clarence
Reia
A Healthy Woman To-Day Thanks to Pe-ru-Na
A Wisconsin reader from Menseha Wisconsin writes of overcoming years of head and throat catarrh with Pe-ru-Na. After trying a couple of bottles, symptoms diminished in under two months and she says she is a healthy woman today thanks to the remedy.
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Maud Bougard
Brooklyn
N.Y
Altea
Ant
Mia
L. A. Gray
Main St
Menseha
Wis
Peruna
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Dowager Empress
Christ
Apostles
Sstian Business Fruit Store
Mrs. Gray
Wisconsin
Lena O'Byrnemra
Lena O'Byrne
Madison &J
Topeka
Kan
Mary
Berane
Bougard
O’byrne
Kansas
Han
Pernna
Raa
Wiss
Meeger
Magee
Gil Ucious
Owr
Amd
Snorthiy the Mahin Messenger
Mahin Advertising Company
John Lee Mahin
American Trust Budsiing
Chicago
Atlanta, GA
Weelley Uv
Atlan Seed
Getesee
Phanmacy
Alana
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