Directory Notes and Local Households in Brayton Area
A dense local listing from Brayton includes church services at the Baptist Church with 10:45 a.m. sermons and 7:00 p.m. preaching, Sunday School at noon, and midweek covenant and prayer meetings. It records community events, sicknesses, travel, and social notices across Brayton Oakfield and nearby towns, with names like Wincox, Lydia Blom, William Shultz, A Bennett, and Charles Tiedvick, plus several farm and auction notices and a coming dances schedule at Bendixen hall.
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Wincox
Benson's Plasters Prove Rapid Cold Remedy
Benson's Porous Plasters are pitched as superior to all remedies for coughs and colds. The ad claims swift action when placed on chest or back, easing congestion and improving breathing, with claims of treating lung bronchial or kidney issues and beating other plaster brands. It notes awards, professional endorsements, prepaid postage, and a manufacturer in New York.
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Benson
Benson's
United States
Benbury & Johnson, Mfg
N.Y
Electric net protects Brackett pheasant corral in Winchester
A Boston dispatch reports Edward A. Brackett of the Massachusetts inland fisheries and game commission has electrified a half mile of copper wire around a one and a half acre pheasant aviary in Winchester to deter poachers and predators. The live circuit, powered by a dynamo and water motor, shocks anyone who touches the top or bottom wires or opens the wired gates, as the fencing roof and ground connection ensure a severe shock to intruders.
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Brackett
Edward A. Brackett
Winchester
Saye
Boston Dispatch
New York Sun
Mr. Brackett
Massachusetts Commission of Inland Fisheries and
Great Whipping Bill Introduced in Indiana Legislature
Report on a newly introduced Indiana bill proposing whipping posts in every county seat. The measure would lash criminals including theft, profanity, desertion, and intoxication with a range from 5 to 75 lashes depending on offense and conviction count. Names and dates not specified in available text.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Ery
St. Louis Globe-Denvert
Facts for Women Propaganda Ad for Lydia E Pinkham
Advertising asserts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has lasting value for female ills. The lettered endorsements claim cures for womb conditions and life-saving relief, praising Mrs Pinkham's advice and long-world experience. Patient testimonials from W M Bull of New Palestine Missouri and L Kobawen of Etna Pennsylvania narrate chills fever post childbirth, recovery after using the compound, and improved health for themselves and families.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Ms. W. M. Bull
New Palestine
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Kovawen
Etna
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Rumored Cure Claims
Two testimonial cases claim Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieved falling of the uterus and associated symptoms after long suffering. One woman reports relief after a single bottle plus Liver Pills and Sanative Wash. another cites paralysis of pain and relief from menstrual discomfort after usage.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Winkham
G. A. Winter
Glidden
Mus
J.P
Mes Rosenberg
Tex
Lydia E Pinkham's Remedy Praised by Worried Wives
A grateful woman touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for reversing fatigue and reproductive distress after failed medical advice. Letters from Mrs L A Momus and Mrs A Walkie describe improved health and renewed energy. A dispatch from Peking notes French and allied forces questioning fortifications as Boxers potentially re-enter Peking.
The Queen Is Dead Then Long Live the Queen
A Philadelphia Press item reflects on the queen’s death, noting a global mood of mourning and calls for virtuous leadership. The piece contrasts public sorrow with enduring praise for the late monarch’s life and influence. It cites cultural and political reactions across nations.
Verdi the Maestro and a Conductor’s Reminiscences
Signor Bevignani recalls Verdi's simple tastes and modesty, noting the composer’s reluctance to accept help or a valet, his wit and reserve, and his generosity to fund an asylum for musicians in Milan. The piece ends with a brief mining scale committee update from Colmbumbia dated February.
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Signor
Enrico Beyizaini
Mie
Sembrieb
Verdi
United States
Montecntini
Signor Bevignant
Aida
London
Covent Garden
Mmes
Signor Bevignani
New York
New York Sun
Milan
Practical charity planned by Bishop Satterlee in Washington
The Right Rev Henry Y Satterlee announces an industrial school for homeless girls of good character to train as servants. The home, to be named St Agnes, will be supervised by Bishop Satterlee and Sister in charge of the House of Mercy at 2408 I St NW. Opening cost about 1510 dollars.
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Bishop Satterlee
Washington Wim
Girin
Servanta
Henry Y. Satterlee
Washington
Washington Times
St. Agnes’ Home
Slater
House of Mercy
IC Street
House of Morcy
Walking fish caught near Fernandina in Florida waters
A walking fish native to West Africa was netted in Nassau Sound near Fernandina and is shown in Jacksonville before being sent to the Smithsonian. Experts note its long arms and prehensile fingers, a startling adaptation, as zoologists recount its rarity and curiosity.
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American
Florida
Topeka Joints Closed After Warning Visit
Topeka Feb 12 The jointists here largely shut their places after a warning. Chief Stahl and two officers found 34 of 35 races closed during a visit Monday, with W Finney’s place remaining open and operating as usual. No arrests were made.
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Topeka
Stahl
W. Finney
New Zealand Considers 2 Cent Global Postage Plan
New Zealand proposes sending letters to any world destination within the postal union for two cents. The aim is to boost use and traffic to grow mail volumes, with the belief that higher business will eventually render the system self supporting.
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New Zealand
Postal Union
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Anfield
Brayton
Directory of Baptist Church
Jenkins & Vail
Mita Lydia Blom
Tomsilitis
Nod Mes
William Shultz
A. Bennett
la Grippe
Thome
Charles Tiedvick
Brayton Tin
Ain
Fiechtemeyer
Oakfield
Henry Bell
Metzovern & Bison
Omaha
Clarence Scott
Mish Orn Ponge
Wook
Avecs
Boton Valley Medical Society
Charley Bison
Lester Gransberry
Ixtra
Viele John Danver
Dick Oldfield
Ballard
Walnut
Rank Heath
Wxira
Dick Powers
Arthur Hardesty
Koob
Royal Neighbors
Martin Jensen
O. Trdmaan
Reynolds
Oakwood
Mra. A. R. McPherson
Mansning
Mra
H.W. Pollock
Bank of
John Cavanaugh
T. J. McGovern
Sam Pearson
Professor Enenbach
Inez
Carroll County
L. D. Pearson
Crooked Creek Valley
Will Chambers
Des Moines
Oklahoma
Ward Smith
Zephyr
Smith
Ilness
William
Thieton
Peter Kealin
Atlantic
Pike
Trarvis
Niels P. Meegh
Exira
Audubon
Parmer’ Institute
AL Dimick
Brayton Hotel
Hamlin Township
Inet
Owe It
Ue City
TC. Mardman
Owen FP
Tel
County Farmers’ Institute
L. L
J. W. Pearson
Edna
Ouktiehl Academy
Ed. Dell
Bruce
Clarence
Butte
Montana
Nels C. Jensep
Willie Nelson
William Wall
Nels J. Roose
S. Sorensen
Wattles
Mel
Carson
B. A. Roberts
Des Moines Register
Horace van Slyke
Misa Cynthia Koob
Doctor
John Kool
Boud H. Wrendrickson
Oakfield Township
PL Nielsen
Valley Creamery
National Creamery
St. Paul
Minn
Ingvard Birk
Carpenter
Themer
Allerman
Robert Gilson
M.E. Jenkins
Charley Cotton
Lewis
Thachei
Ostmigster
Marian Jenkins
C. McVey
Lauritz Exbeck
St. Wiraker
Mikkleson
W. A. Conley
BP. Reisgaand
Peayton Orchestra
Bendixen
Horace Bartlett
Bartlett
Uneless
Clark
Horace
George Opeley
Mr. Clark
Braytow
TP. Hallock
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Hallick
Messrs
Ghris Kildeer
Gaifriedsen
Fpr
Hallock
Lakes
Florea Opera House
Jey Myera
Breener
Wilson
Reunera
Dolores Calastrado
Oukield
Melty
Haworth
Erib
Timothy Hays
Lipte Aly
Jilly
Lydia i. Pinkham
Ween
Chad
L. A
Momus
Weluke
Putna Co
Dean
Peking
Alles
Vetoray Nas
Earth
Heaven
Toot Hills
Uglos Sith
Raiée
Mitice
Lily
Nore
McCombie Murray
Philadelphia
Colmambua
China
Old Town
Jesse M. Lee
Kansas City Journal
Zia
I Faison Beer
Igen Peatl Catiog
Icitay Av Abeun Doi
Co. A. Marlin's Livery Barn
West Exira
Iowa
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