Reading as a Mind Training and a Patent Cure Claim
A passage from St Nicholas discusses reading as a pleasant maze that trains thinking, contrasting deeper mental engagement with mere "tending" of time. The excerpt then shifts to a testimonial from McLean praising Dodd's Kidney Pills, claiming kidney disease and Bright's Disease were cured after using the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Nicholas
Klaney
McLean
East Ferry St
Dodd
Enya
Tory Dodd
Bright
His Idea of Germs in a Gas Schoolroom
In a Grat primary grade a teacher reads a Columbus description in words of one syllable. She asks what gems are. Robert suddenly shouts Biscuits, startling the class, as reported by the Boston Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grat
Columbus
America
Isabella
Robert
Bostor S Herald
Unanaswerable inquiry and a Grafter exchange
A short dialogue lampoons labels and asks why names reveal faults. Mentioned is Plao's Care for consumption and a note from John W. Henry in Fostoria Ohio dated Oct 4 100%.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plao
John W. Henry
Fostoria
Ohio
Possessed Traveler and the Isle of Isabella Bishop Tale
A young Isabella Bishop, famed for Royal Geographical Society links, travels alone to America and endures a pickpocket on a New York bound train. To recover her baggage check, she signals the thief and has a porter identify the culprit, restoring her own property with calm aplomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella Bishop
World
Royal Geographical Society
America
Blackwood's
New York
Ale
Great Change From Change in Food Promises Brain Health
A Buffalo housewife credits Grape-Nuts and Postum with curing nervous stomach ailments and restoring strength. The ad claims proper digestion and phosphate-rich cereal nutrition rebuild nerves and improve mood, energy, and household duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Postum Co
Battle Crock
Shere
Outbreaks Loom as Chicago Teamsters Strike Deepens
Aueckia Sentinel reports mounting tensions as Chicago strike talks collapse. Sheriff vows to call troops at first sign of riot. 462 drivers from 28 Lumbermen’s Association firms walk out, with deliveries to boycotted bases halted. Officials press for peace but union and express firms stand firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teamsters
Chicago
James J. Barry
Drivers
Wi Jap
Sown Express
Barry
Fmply
Express Companies
Ifief
Tlumbermen's Association
Gov. Deneen
Sherif Barrvtt
Merchants Trust Company of New York Closes Doors
The Merchants Trust Company of New York shut its doors on Tuesday amid a capital stack of 500000 and deposits around 2 million. State Superintendent Kilbourn ordered the suspension to prevent a run as marketable collateral securities for large loans were deemed not marketable, per a statement from Jacob L. Phillips, president via Samuel Untermeyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants Trust Company of
New York
Goce Unser
Merchants Trust Company of New York
Onder
Banks
Kilbourn
Samuel Untermeyer
Jacob L. Phillips
Merchants Trust Company
Goldfield Bank failure noted in Nevada distress
The Goldfield Bank and Trust Company of Goldfield Nevada failed with liabilities around 78 000 dollars. Cash in vault was minimal with a single five dollar gold piece found under a counter. Bank records described as disorganized. J H Young, bank president, also led Goldfield Lida Investment. Several court and financial notes follow, including appeals in San Francisco and a Montana timber land case, plus miscellaneous banking stories and a Minneapolis fire tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnerta Leas
Goldfield Bank and Trust Company
Goldfield
New
J. Hy Young
Goldfeld-Lida Livestment Company
Strike 18 Still On as Teamsters Council Refuses Demands
Report from Chicago describes the teamsters strike widening after a late Saturday council session failed to accept the employers stipulation that Express drivers cannot be rehired. The joint council pledged to resume strikes at other employers, threatening nationwide action and prompting Sheriff Barrett to warn that troops may be needed, possibly requesting state aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ators
Chicago
Deeret
Teamatera
At & O'Eluck
Teamsters
Cele Sein
Sid
Lesomd
Fort Worth windstorm damages city and injuries
A powerful 70 mph wind swept Fort Worth on Sunday from the southwest, toppling walls and tearing roofs. The Texan Pacific passenger station west wall collapsed. John Young, a train dispatcher, was killed. Telegraph lines were down west of the city. Mineral Wells reportedly was nearly blown away. Churches and hotels suffered severe damage and about fifty dwellings were damaged.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Texan All Pacific
John Young
Texas and Pacifie Real Fromm
Mineral Wells
North Port Worth
Grand Hotel
East Weatherford Street
Tohnson
Wear Blut Street
Two Firemen Injured in Wall Collapse at Burn in St Louis
A wholesale hay warehouse owned by Geo. T. Cansther burned Sunday in St Louis causing $20,000 in losses. Two firemen were trapped under a fallen wall and injured. Michael Ratican was severely hurt and may die. Chief Swingley’s automobile collided with a fire engine, injuring his son. Also reports include a Montana antitrust demurrer sustained, and a cruiser Kenna Mercedes returning to Newport News after wartime capture and repair. Empresses fell on stairs at Wiesbaden causing minor injuries delaying travel. Judge Tourgee died from old war wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowla
Geo. T. Cansthers
St. Louis
Michael Ratican
J. P. Scarritt
Palashniles
Ty Spessing
Chief Swingley
Swingley
New Zion Plans Near Moateo City Takeover
New Zion in BMeximm Gladstan Dawley son of the Alar prophet John Alexander Dowie and Jodyr Barun, adviser, are in Mexico City completing details for seizing land to establish a settlement like Zion City. The Medical Congress in Havana hosted by the Cuban delegation featured a high level reception and expected hospital ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zion
Gladstan Dawley
John Alexander Dowie
Jodyr Barun
Oo Degat
Mexicen City
Moateo
Zion City
Havana
Audical Congress
Anya
Cuba
Bundy Aid
Hight
Funer
Thy Phyalgane
When the Heart is Young misled shopper incident
A saleswoman and her daughter visited a petit dealer seeking the print When the Heart is Young. The woman examined the piece pursued the adroit merits but balked at paying, criticizing the mannequin and dress implications as she departed without purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vie
Roe
Railroads and Procrees in Nation Building Debate
Testimony before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee in Washington on May 4 cites Mr. Maye Meyer of Chicago University arguing rail policy shaped by western agricultural growth powered industrial expansion. He warns strict rate controls risk stifling markets that linked farmers, mills, and factories across the Mississippi and East, praising railway builders as nation makers and urging nuanced regulation over bureaucratic regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Washington
Maye 2. Meyer
Chicago University
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Atlantic Seaboard
Interstate Commerce Comntasion
Miastasippi
Mississispi
Mississippi
Europe
New England
Otto
Mississippi River
West
Interstate Commerce Commission
Stat
Grover
Stni
Ccivil Korvantsa
Bereaucrats
Arrest of Tom Jackson in Larceny Case Shocks Iowa Town
Tom Jackson alias Montgomery was arrested in Sioux City on larceny charges after a staged drowning hoax at Lake Okoboji. His alleged accomplice, Minnie Jackson, is linked to the scheme. Sheriff Amos Curtis and J. A. Pelee led the capture in Spencer, with O. A. Heune Wil of Sioux City disputing Jackson’s claimed identity. The episode follows a spate of disappearances linked to Lake Okaboji, including a note promising death, and a costly bond repayment after the suspects were held. Jackson, about 28, bears a strong resemblance to the man who reportedly drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Okabayh
Amin
Minnie Jackson
Sioux City
Amos Curtis
J. A. Pelee
Spencer
Jackson
Gerd Larceny
Elaine O
Frank Montgomery
Jacksod
O. A. Heune
Montgomery
Erie
Uthyen
Lout Island Lake
Lokt Island Lake
Wong Theon Shoothay
Dew Motnes Elie
Polive
Theos
Lake Okoboji
Sherif Price
Lake Okaboji
Death by Own Action Shocks Small Town in Iowa
A series of notes detail deaths by suicide and related local incidents across several Iowa towns. Wilbur, a young businessman in Marabalitown, reportedly killed himself in his store basement. A separate suicide by a widowed woman, Lilian May Gower, follows the death of her husband three weeks prior. Reports mention despondency, grief, and alcohol as contributing factors. Other items include petty theft arrests, a shop accident near Elmworth, and a man shooting himself at a grave. The column notes population counts, legal actions, and a major saloon case in Grundy Center.
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Marabalitown
Himael
Willbur
Lilian May Gower
Ted
Cacbolle
Held to Grand Jury in Lake View District
Mig Aucusod of Emeroony sat Lake View Are Dounit over a charge. James Meyer George Dawort and Mink Leighton appeared at preliminary hearing. All three arrests were made in connection with thefts from a store in Lade View. Meyer and Leighton were bound over for grand jury, Leighton discharged on some charges, and the case likely to proceed in next term. The community notes a long history of thefts by a group preying on residents at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mig Aucusod
Emeroony
Lake View
la Ane
James Meyer
George Dawort
Mink Leighton
Coenavon
Lot
Natalaon
Lade View
Aid Meyer
STARR HOME FOR AGED OPENS IN CHARLES CITY
A new Starre Home for the Aged opened in Charles City with a reception and speeches. The building stands at a central site and cost about 8 180 dollars, funded to aid elderly residents in comfort and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starr
Charles City
Wong
Haneyta Haye
Cibo
Noble
Ae Genie
Fife
Chariton Fire Destroys Fine House and Contents
Fire at Chariton Friday morning gutted H. G. Pealokes residence owned by J. C. Bee, vice president of Chariton National Bank. All furniture and servants' quarters burned. estimated loss around 7050,000 with wedding gifts totaling about 5,000. Cause unknown as no one was at home. family camping trip cited for absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Pealokes
J. C. Beebick
Chariton Nae Fiopal Baok
Ena
Gant Oelock
Harter
Huite
Farmer Spencer Charged With Embezzlement In Boy's Medical Care
James Spencer, a Pied Molnes National Mak employee, is charged with embezzlement after allegedly diverting funds meant for his son’s medical care. He faces accusations of taking money from his employer to cover treatment costs.
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Dens Molnen
Alan
Carl
Spencer
Pied Molnes National Mak
Shorts
Wary Ag
Bride's parents separate in sensational sequel note
The report details the separation of Miss Downing's parents amid alleged involvement by Mrs. Downing in the elopement. The couple will seek a will and property division, with Hayes court action possible. Nearby, a tarantula incident caused minor alarm at a worksite, but no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mira Mato Downing
Kate Diwalig
Ay J
Marshalltown
Manson Man Fatally Injured in Tree Cutting Accident
Vrouk W. Moses of Manson was badly injured when a tree he was cutting split and toppled on him. A companion named Mewin reported the upper portion broke loose and Moses could not escape before the trunk fell, causing severe injuries and probable fatality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vrouk W. Moses
Manson
Mewin
Rohn
Bho
Fly Ip
Local Health Deterioration and Industry Shifts Reported
Fragmented clipping notes rising illness at Fayette County poor farm with several deaths and quarantines. mention of overhauls in local business, including the Beer Company taking over a Des Moines operation and ties to Sioux City firms. Also references a Sheldon press purchase and a series of municipal estimates and appointments amid community concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayortte
Emmty
Fayette Connaty
Restored to health by Peruna in Washington flyer
Mildred Keller of 18 1th Street N W Washington DC writes that Peruna safely restored her health after a prolonged illness and temporary relapse. She says the remedy built up her constitution improved appetite and made her well and strong. Thousands of testimonials like hers are cited in ads for Peruna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mita Mildred Keller
1Th Street
N. W
Washington, D. C
Wbore
Hartraag
Pioneer Era Dinner With Clarence King Memoir Mention
Fragmented reminiscence recalls an ill fated dinner near Salt Lake Valley with Clarence King. Narrator, W. Haymond, a former state official, notes King’s pioneer ethics and disciplined habits contrasting travelers’ rough hospitality. The passage reflects frontier camp life and social norms of exploration era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ule
Roraller
W. Haymond
Clarence King
Mr. King
Salt Lake Valley
Kit
Gunter
Autete
Imanen
Missouri
Life saved testimonial for Wright's Disease cure
Mrs G W Fooka of Salialmry Missouri recovered after eight years of kidney disease symptoms. She reports gradual fatigue breathlessness and swelling before taking Wright's Disease remedy from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. After three weeks she was relieved and cured. For sale by all dealers 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Fooka
Salialmry
W. Mocks
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Huffalo
N.Y
An Testination of Marriage and Business Fears
A quirky fragmentary piece discusses marriage jokes between Tom and Jaci, a Nor western topic, and a mention of the Great Northern Railway booklet Business Qpenoga. It notes opportunities for manufacturers near raw materials and contains stray quotes about wealth, investment, and a comical dialogue from a generic Northwear Staveris setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huainess
Northwear
Staveris
Norky
Great Northern Railway
Mirp Winslow's Hoormig' Sva0r for U Me
Local garbled text shows storefronts along the street celebrating a presidential announcement with decorations and a grand display of baby carriages and furniture emporiums. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
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Mr. Stewdle
Mr. Gande
Aueckia
Aurelia, Iowa
E. Lloyd
Papkahoe
Nevada
Wesley G. Walker
Arksrkik National Bank
Hot Springe
Ark
Thesday
Sivus City
Minneapolis
Mion
Eany
Muesday
Bath
Frank Green
St. Servan
France
New Sondland
Oscar
Kelyo
Oren
Pritts
Peter Darrtage
Chaetig
Elghin
Sun
Baltimore
George Horst
Uaist
Lorst
Montana
Henry C. Stith
Yelena
Mont
Sturday
Kenna Mercedes
Buntingo
Spal
United
Portmuuth
Newport
Cridker
Falla
Staten
Augusta Victorian
Wiesbaden
Berlin
Wnodge Fourges
Athios Winevard Tourgee
Mayville
Atmerican Vound
Bordwana
Suuday
White House
Hoya
Ithe
News OF the Week
Tom Jackson
Browne
Dany
W. J. Galloway
Cihitan
Ty Dal
Fort Madison
Galloway
Orenpa
Otommwa
Grundy Center
Phitt
Randy
Garrall
Anunapolis
Smith Thomas
Wy Thad
Carroll
Cree Hay Tlamber Company
Louisa County
Iowa
J. C. Coane
Denteon
Papyal Academy
Annapolix
Mis
Brown
Vene Boyden
Shevill Woodliren
Rock Rapids
Roger
Elmworth
Harry Barkdall
Sige
George Barkdall
Win
Nagle
Clinton Factory
Camilttad
Ubehle Matulay
Ahetlag
Tia
Daly
Nek Thupids
Ayden
Haby'a Tenghis Dancy
AL Connell
Woo
Woodbury
Soden
Whitey
Cherokees County
Chariton
Bride
Tarantula
Porrow
Ike
Howes
Viviana
Ning Balcones
Shelona Beer Company
Ning Aloo
Dex Moines
Slousx City
Sloux City Brawding Company
John Son
Mager
Deoto
Der
Tan
Pir
AL Law
Ottumwa
Hekk
Palau
Sheldon Sunja
Sheldon Daily Baa
Mesars
Huet
Portuin
Pella
Mr. Uiwet
Dhe Purther
Sallella Homeurgat
John A. Mienter
Dheeomg Auilitor
Moray Ganity Wall
Hurley Hiden
Storkgeart
Ted Sibide
Thomas
Peruna
Miss. Mildred Keller
Tom
Jaci
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