Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham remedy for health recovery
Mrs A Gregory of 2355 Lawrence St Denver writes that after six years of female troubles and an operation she worsened until Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her health. The letter promotes the product as a standard 30 year remedy for displacement inflammation fibroid tumors irregularities backache and related symptoms. Mrs Pinkham invites sick women to write for advice from Lynn Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
A. Gregory
Lawrence St
Denver
Col
Mrs. Pinkham
Bridgetender Declares Job Worth More Than Pair Of Names
A heated exchange features an influential politician accusing a caller of bias while the latter, claiming to be a bridgetender, asserts that his own job carries real merit despite the lack of a personal pedigree. The dialogue emphasizes merit over connections.
Cure a Cold in One Day Fails, Money Back Offer
An advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, offering a refund if not effective. Each box bears B W Grove's signature. Also notes a biographical fact about a horse surviving 25 days on water, 17 days without both, and five days with solid food only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.w.grove
E. W. Grove
The Plea of a Beauty with Paralyzed Sight
James T. Brady defends a young woman in a will contest who sits by his side. Her eyes, though beautiful, reveal a visionless gaze due to optic nerve paralysis. Brady pleads the jury to see beyond the pathetic expression to the truth of her condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Brady
New York
Brady
Cured Rheumatism and the Sloan Liniment Claim
A promotional blurb touts Sloan's Liniment as an immediate remedy for rheumatism and various pains. It includes a testimonial from Chas J Budlong of Anthony Rhode Island detailing long term relief after using several bottles. The passage shifts to a satirical vignette about a rich child learning money value and paying fines, ending with a Duck reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Chas. J. Budlong
Anthony, R. I
Bobby
Seemed Worse Every Day A Kidney Complaint Case
Mrs Lucy Quebeck of Hope Valley recounts years of worsening kidney pain and backache with irregular secretions. After a doctor called her incurable, she found relief using Deans Kidney Pills, now sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. The rest is a humor-free anecdote about Rare Ben Jonson and Will Shakespeare in the Chicago Tribune.
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Lucy Quebeck
Mechanic St
Hope Valley
R. A
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Hall's Catarrh Cure and other medical ads round up
A block of advertisements tout Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward offer and testimonials, plus references to Hall's Family Pills for constipation and PAZO OINTMENT for piles. Also mentions generic notes on graft, the whale’s speed, and assorted promotional lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Catholic Missionary Congress in Chicago Draws Global Clergy
The Catholic Missionary Congress in Chicago drew 7 archbishops 50 bishops 7 mitred abbots 1 prefect apostolic 12 monsignors and thousands of lay leaders from the United States Canada and Porto Rico. Led by Archbishop James E. Quigley and backed by the Catholic Church Extension Society the event endorsed missions among underserved areas and signaled a national push to sustain missionary work. Pope Pius X sent Most Rev. Diomede Falconio as his representative and the closing session defended the church against Lutheran and Baptist critics amid widespread applause. The gathering will become a regular fixture and may move to Canada for future congresses.
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Catholic Missionary Congress
Chicago
New World
United States
Canada
Porto Rico
James Edward Quigley
Catholic Church Extension Society
Francis C. Kelley
D. D
Lapeer
Mich
Pope Pius X
Diomede Falconio
Baptist Union
Philadelphia
W. Bourke Cochran
New York
Armory
Cochran
Cleveland Mayor Tom Johnson Admits Sudden Fortune Loss
Cleveland mayor Tom L. Johnson reveals his entire fortune is gone and he faces poverty again after years of wealth. He will abandon his Euclid Avenue mansion and keep fighting special interests, as Financial troubles plague the Municipal Traction Company where he once served as treasurer.
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Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
Albert
Euclid Avenue
Johnson
Municipal Traction Company
Small Dealers on the Wane and Bank Transfers Amid Panic
The article notes local bank transfers from the Deposits Savings and Trust Company led by the mayor after threats by an individual creditor seeking payment on notes. It cites 8 percent of recent failures with capital under 5000 and 11 percent with capital 5000 to 20000, with nine month failures totaling 10691 and liabilities 244.835 million, up 55 percent and 110 percent respectively from 1907. It also links slow recovery to looming election day as voters delay orders awaiting party control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deposits, Savings and Trust Company
Johnson
Dua
British cabinet shifts on armaments and treaties stance
One of the first outward consequences of the decision to confer with the other powers over the Balkans was news that the British cabinet would abandon its limited armament policy and resume large scale naval construction and army growth. Premier Asquith declared before Parliament that treaties are binding and Britain cannot recognize alterations by treaty parties.
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Balkan
Asquith
Great Britain
One Fish Didn't Grow in Atlantic City Tales
A Philadelphia Press tale recalls fishermen near Atlantic City who tagged tiny cod with copper wires. A man later landed a twelve pound cod bearing the tag, while another story describes using a tin whistle and fog horn as tail tags.
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Atlantic City
Philadelphia Press
Ocean Cables and Other Notable Items From The Era
Ocean cables vary in diameter by depth and bottom type with shore end cables at 2½ inches intermediate at 1¾ inches and deep sea at 1 inch. Whiskey for rheumatism is touted with a Globe Chemical Co formula and Toris compound. A Texas farmer reports a willow post barn that rose on its own creating a tall two to three story structure. A testimonial for Cuticura claims rapid relief from severe leg dermatitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Pharmaceutical Co
Chicago
Texas
Goliad
Tex
Deadly Insult Sparks Fight In Chicago Amid Clarifications
In Chicago Tribune style, a confrontation arises after a man named Dicky is provoked by a remark about a sarcasm affinity. He confirms striking Tommy following the insult, though he claims he does not understand the phrase. The incident highlights tensions and unexplained motives behind the violence.
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Dicky
Tommy
Chicago Tribune
Foot Ease Shoes and Quinine Advertisements
A collage of historical ads notes Allen's Foot-Ease for shoe comfort and a bromidequinine cold remedy. It mentions wearers can use smaller shoes with Foot-Ease, a New York address, and a general allergy to substitutes. Also references a New York Sun quip about votes and divorces, plus a line on electricity as motive force from about a quarter century ago.
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Allen
la Roy
N. Y
Preserved Currants Highlight Simple Paris Dessert Method
A Paris hotel waiter reveals currants served with soft cream cheese and bread are not cooked. The large red and white currants are simply coated with sugar and left to stand for three days, then served very cold.
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Paris
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A. Rogers
C.c.d.eciers
New York Sales Co
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Will Shakspeare
Mr. Jonson
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Honey
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N. A
Knicker
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Dakota
Europe
New York Sun
Rory Uyse
Phin
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Biepe of
Oh! Dei
PacSinile Signature
Atbmontin
Dod
Bears
Castoria
Strand Magazine
Hudson Bay
Great Empire
Western
W. D. Scott
Ottawa
C. J. Broughton
Merchants’ Loan and Trust
E. T. Holmes
Jackson St
St. Paul
Ian
M.V. McInnes
Jefferson Ave
Detroit
T. O. Currie
B. Callahan
Milwaukee
Wis
W. H. Rogers
Traction Terminal
Indianapolis
Ind
Dodds
Loney
W.l.douglas
Ww. L. Dongine
Olileng
Ted
Dr. Martel
the & Standard Pere Us Ia
Fez
St. N
Ida
Clyde Glenn
Sec'y Publicity Club
Tampa
Florida
Vienna
Matt Frock
Millersburg, Dauphin Co
Chas
Usistown
Alisla
J Best
Sterling Remedy Co
N.Y
THE
Paxton Toilet CO
Boston
Mass
Paxtine
Lewis
Peoria
Ffel Estate Association
Leulsi Farms
T. Kek
San Werrene
Putnam
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