Railway and railroad leadership changes announced in notices
The report notes leadership and posting shifts across several railroads. O H Newton named joint agent for Wabash Toledo terminals. S B Knight to industrial agent in St Louis. Fred H Tristram named Chicago general passenger agent, with R F Kelly moving to Pittsburg. A Western Maryland resignation prompts new appointment of Alexander Robertson at B Sola Terminal.
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Wheeling“and
Lake
Goulding
Maryland
B. A. Worthington
Wabash ‘Lines
Toeldo
O. H. Newton
Wheeling and
Lake Erie
Wabash-Pittsburg
Toledo
Wabash
St. Louisa
B. Knight
Horace Clark
Western
Joys of maternity a woman’s best hopes realized
The article discusses how marriage faces its darkest days when childless life looms. It notes many wives suffer infertility due to womb displacement or weak reproductive organs, impeding motherhood and future happiness.
Woman Seeks Help for Stubborn Reproductive Problems
Mrs Ahna Potts of Hot Springs Arkansas reports long backache irregularities and discharge suggesting womb displacement or nerve degeneration. She credits Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with restoring health and a healthy child, endorsing free advice to expectant or would be mothers.
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Anna Potts
510 Park Avenue
Hot Springs
Ark
Yale
Gironger
Lydia
Pinkhem
Lynn
Mass
Global press totals and witty snippets from 1900s papers
A mosaic of international newspaper counts and brief humor items. It cites Europe publishing thousands of periodicals led by Britain and America at over seventeen thousand titles, then shifts to light vignettes about tipping jokes, a factory foreman’s pledge, and a Beaton judge’s grave admonition. It also notes beer tasting by Bavarians, a Sydney purse find, an old forefather reference, a hen honored for laying a thousandth egg, Uruguayan cattle value shifts, an iron in water tip, and daily shoe shining in Paris.
Defiance Starch 16 Ounce Offer Promises Value
A Chicago Record-Herald ad touts Defiance Starch as 16 ounces for 10 cents, criticizing grocers for stocking 12 ounce brands. It urges customers to buy Defiance for the extra size, claims no cooking required, and promises money back if not the biggest and best. The copy ends by linking baking interest to cooling school girls and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record-Herald
Defiance
Rhenipatifm Cure at Home? Mr Menkel’s Claim
In a testimonial from Mr J G Menkel of Dahuyne Iowa he describes years of rheumatism with swollen joints and pain, saying after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People his condition improved in weeks and he remained well for eight years. He credits the pills for restoring health and urges others to try the remedy from druggists or directly from the Dr Williams Medicine Co.
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Agatnet
Walla
J. G. Menkel
Jatkaonavaine
Dahuyne
Iowa
Robert Yate
Klaner Manufacturing Co
Dubangne
Dr. Wil- Hama
Dr. Williams
Yony Druggista
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Bohetvotady, NY
Victor Emanuel Monument in Rome Moves Toward Completion
In Rome the Victor Emanuel monument project, selected for construction, remains far from finished as estimates name five dead in related turmoil. Critics label the project “Petrified mega lomania.” Builder G. Koch, Italian by choice though son of a German painter, is connected to the Banca d’Italia palace project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Emanuel
Giuseppe Laconi i
Rome
G. Koch
Storm in Muodch Bath Delivers Imitated Sea Waves
In Muodach Germany a large public bath imitates the sea using sea salt in fresh water. An ingenious electric heating device raises the water at intervals creating large waves. The wave size is controlled by a switch on the electrical machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muodch
Germany
Swedish captain survives seven years war with pipe straw
A Swedish captain deprived of tobacco during the seven years war filled his pipe with a straw and claimed that as long as he could see smoke rising from the straw he was satisfied, illustrating a stubborn attachment to smoking beyond meals and drink.
Dodd's Kidney Pills Endorsements And Rail Exec Moves
In Hulett Wyoming a local promoter touts Dodd's Kidney Pills with May Taber's claim of relief from kidney trouble after using a full course. The item notes the pills’ broad claims and lists health conditions claimed to be cured. Separately in New York and Chicago railway executive reshuffles surface, with Daly slated for New York Central, Lynch to Chicago, and Daniels stepping to advertising head. London daily water use is cited at 211,323,602 gallons.
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Hulett
Wyo
Podd
May Taber
Dodd
Bright
Q. F. Daly
New York Central Lines
Buffalo
Warren Lynch
Big Four
New York
Newman
Daly
New York Central
Uyynch
Chicago Post
George Daniels
H. J. Rhein
Lake Erie and Western
Ble
Daniels
Submarine Cables and Global Reach Promoted by Pillsbury
The world hosts 176 submarine cables totaling 178,915 miles, mostly private with governments owning 26,000 miles. They carry ferry orders for Pillsbury's Vitos, the all day food, to lands across the globe. Ten percent of buildings struck by lightning last year were churches.
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Pillsbury
Missionaries Expand Printing for African Vernaculars
The New York Sun notes that tract and book production in Mpongwe, Bulu, Umbundu, Benga, and Fang languages faces hurdles. It explains reliance on missionaries to type and ship to New York for type setting, with editors following copy slavishly to preserve phonetic accuracy. Printing aids literacy and moral uplift among black communities.
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Bulu
Umbundu
Benga
Fang
New York
New York Sun
Too Thirsty to Stay Alive Story from Civil War Guard Duty
The tale recalls General Bancroft during a Massachusetts regiment stay at South Farmingham. Private Faught, after drinking rum punch, slept on post at 11 pm and faced a stern reprimand. Bancroft threatened possible execution, lamented thirst, and ordered return to the guard house amid officers’ restrained amusement.
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Wm. A. Bantroft
Fifth Massachusetts
South Farmingham
Faught
Col. Bancroft
Shout
Cleveland and the Women Joke at the White House Dinner
A New York Tribune excerpt recalls Grover Cleveland hosting a Cleveland guest who argues for reform during breakfast. The president, amused, quips he must do his own thinking on house matters, while the exchange highlights social views and humor of the era.
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Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
White House
New York Tribune
Mislaid Manuscript Sparks Morning Sermon Note
The pulpit speech recounts a clergyman confessing a missing manuscript. He tells the congregation he will deliver only what the Lord has placed in his mouth, asking for understanding and promising clearer words this afternoon. The Tatler records the moment with period voice and local tone.
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Tatler
South African Centenarians in Natel Record
A native centenarian, Kwezi Mzixinyeki of the Nyalvosi clan under Chief Mshweshwe, born in 1788 during Chaka’s era, died recently in Natel. He served under Dingaan and Mran da and was 117. His eldest sister is reportedly 120.
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Natel
Kwezi Mzixinyeki
Celes
Mshweshwe
Chaka
Dingaan
Mranda
Kwesl
Defiance Starch Promises Time and Money Savings
An advertisement praises Defiance Cold Water Starch for laundry use, claiming it never sticks to the front and that each 16 oz package equals a full pound, priced at 10 cents, with no harmful chemicals. It argues other brands use smaller 12 oz packs and tries to spur demand by exposing retailers’ stock reductions.
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Defiance
Deance
Kilne's Great Nerve Bortors and Dr Kline Patent Claim
An OCR fragment mentions Kilne's Great Nerve Bortors and DR BR W KLINE at 104 Arce Street Philadelphia offering FRE 2.0 trial barrels and treaties. It also references Mr Windlow's soothing syrup for children with dubious health claims and a note about Persians having a different name for each day of the month.
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Gay
de. Kilne
BR. W. Kline
Arce Street
Phlléelphis
Are You Tired Nervous Sleepless And Weak
Nervousness and sleeplessness stem from poorly fed nerves and deficient blood. Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery promises pure blood to nourish nerves and body, improving vitality and stamina for work. It touts absence of alcohol, claims broad medical approval, and offers free medical advice pamphlet and paid volumes by mail from Buffalo New York.
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Pioerce
Pierce
Savers
Golden Medical Discovery
Minion Sense Medics
R. V
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London
Tata
Berlin
Mrs. Potts
Mrs
Ahna Potts
STER
International Particmonary
Bellable
Dinting- Harris
Gomenisinner
Louis
Releter
Frng
Fr & C. Mereiadm CO
Springfield
Caty
Couey
Anite
Niagara
I BuKonean
America
Blffkins
Biltkins
Yorkehire
Japan
W. Schultze
Eleanor R. Parker
Sydney
Australia
Abraham Lincoln
Zochingen
Aargau
Uruguay
Dallas News
Paris
Willidma
Piso
Austria
Ungermann
Austrian Technical Military Academy
Regusa
Trebinje
War Office
Suzannah
Pty
Ae Wien
Suzanneh
Suzannan
Stybout
Lippincott’s
Ethel
Lexington Avenue
Missouri
Messrs. Smith
Oxford Street
Christian Science
United States
Christian Science Churches
Mrs. Eddy
Fillsbury
Mr. Windlow
Lane
Capitol
Tia Atlantic
Pacific
Hartman
Statesman
Driggist
Balem
Oregon
Peruna
Onreon
W. M. Lord
Peruna Almanac
Winchester
Mall
Mull's
Third Ave
Rock Island
Mull's Grape Tonic. CO
Price
Ste
W. Diemer
W.l.doudt
Canada
Telnperation
Ottawa
W. V. Bannett
New York Life Building
Omabs
Nebraska
the. Waa
W. _L- DOUGLAS MANBEARD
Brockton
Dougie Shore
W. L. Douglas
Pries
Ashne Desler
Douglas
Nel
Ezarsee
Harpham Bros. Co
Lincoln, Neb
Rena
Omaha
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