Five Months in Hospital Then Cured by Kidney Pills
Levi P. Brockway of Anoka Minnesota says after five months in a hospital he was discharged as incurable with six months to live. He suffered heart trouble smothering spells and periods of unconsciousness with impaired sight and kidney issues. After using Deans Kidney Pills his health improved and he feels well. the product is sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi P. Brockway
Second Ave
Anoka
Minn
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Lydia E. Pinkham
America
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia E.i Pinkham
A Double Sided Hole In A Library Book
A circulating library proprietor complains of wear from patrons. A book returned shows two holes, one on page nineteen and another on page twenty as the owner notes the damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cee
Patents Sold Last Week To Northwestern Inventors
Report by Lothrop and Johnson, patent lawyers, lists patents sold to Northwestern inventors in the last week. Items include an animal trap, rotary engine, rail joint, wagon scale, traveling thresher, flue cleaner, car tarpaulin and other innovations from Minnesota and neighboring states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Lothrop & Johnson
Pioneer Press
St. Paul
Minn
M. M. Berg
Beardsley
B. Dahl
Minneapolis
O. P
Hangon
J. F. Hinck
Crookston
A. Hovland
Waubay
Ls. D
G. W. Rucker
E. L
S. G. Stevens
Duluth
Phonograph Aids Parrot Training In Bird Rooms
Parrot trainers use the phonograph to repeat phrases to roomfuls of noisy croakers for hours daily. Bird experts develop specialities and win fame in exclusive fields. Immigration of 400000 is redistributed as the cycle begins for another year aiding practical fowls and game sportsmen.
Politeness Pays Boosts Newport Over Uniform Policy
Newport gains financially and patriotically after reforming treatment of soldiers and sailors. A New London dance hall largely owned by its mayor barred sailors in uniform, prompting the ship training squadron to relocate to Newport to support local merchants and reflect loyalty to the army and navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
United States
New London
Rhode Island
Army
Navy
Grape-Nuts and Postum Help Woman Gain Health and Weight
A York state woman recounts ten years of stomach and liver trouble cured by giving up coffee, embracing Grape-Nuts and Postum. She reports a twenty pound weight gain, renewed energy, and ability to manage daily chores, praising the products and noting new vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York State
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Letter From Allen Triggers Hidden Despair and Plan
A young woman receives a startling letter from Allen pleading forgiveness and marriage. Torn between poverty and love she wrestles with emotion, writes a reply, and then destroys it while revealing via a postscript that Mary Sedgwick died in 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Mary Sedgwick
A Tolerant Manner
Benjamin Franklin reflects on disputing softly by conceding points first and suggesting differences. He notes that a modest approach reduces mortification when wrong and helps others accept correct conclusions, leading to easier persuasion and fewer quarrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Franklin
First Choir Experience Leaves New Tenor Nervous
In an Episcopal church, a new choir member worries about misstepping in his cassock as he prepares to sing. A bass asks if he is a tenor, and the man replies he feels like a two-spot while awaiting the processional.
Forerunner of Roulette Wheel Origin in Japan
The New York Press suggests the roulette wheel evolved from a Japanese praying wheel. It describes a wheel marked with sections each holding a printed prayer and a ratchet that halted it gradually, granting a tally of prayers for the penitent with every spin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Heaven
N. Y. Press
Chinese Students Abroad Historical Expense Report
The American Machinist notes that in 1907 the Chinese government spent about $105000 to support students studying abroad. Roughly 70 percent funded students in Japan and America, with the rest allocated to English German Russian and Belgian institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
America
Australian Savings Banks Deposits and Interest Totals
Government savings banks hold 204,871,324 on deposit equal to 49.55 per capita with an average account of 162.75. Interest paid in 1906 07 reached 5,508,104 while 1902 03 deposits were 175,024,855 with 4,265,346 in interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Commonwealth
Definition of a Gentleman Draws Mixed Youth View
A morning newspaper features a young woman offering her view on what defines a gentleman, noting that earlier definitions mainly came from older women of both sexes and highlighting the shifting standards in social conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Evening Sun
Industrial gloom spreads as American demand wanes
Consular reports from European nations describe widespread industrial downturns with severe slowdowns in key centers. The drop in American purchases is blamed for lower production, job uncertainty, and rising factory distress across the continent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Heat Drenching Washington Inspires Odd Footwork and Garment Loss
A visitor reports a woman hopping on hot asphalt with a shoe heel stuck in the pavement while a nearby tale recalls eggs fried on streetplates and mushrooms in cupboards. The humorous exchange turns on Washington summers and improvised anecdotes.
Not Troubled by Romance on the Water Front Moonlit encounter on the gray wharfs
A moonlit scene by the river shows John and Mary in a quiet park setting while an older couple approaches. A rival between them sparks a playful reference to sport as the night deepens, raising questions about the moon’s thoughts on John and Romeo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Love
Mary Juliet
John Romeo
Washington Correspondence
New York Sun
Saving Father's Feelings Drudge Dialogue
A comic exchange on a honeymoon return reveals a groom confronting wedding bills. The bride explains the trousseau costs were paid by custom, not by her father, to spare his embarrassment of borrowing funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halloa
Trousseau
Druggist Promotes Marine Eye Remedy Cure
An old ad touts Marine Eye Remedy claiming to cure eyes strengthen weak eyes soothe pain and not smart the eye with a price of 50 cents. The listing markets a sweeping eye care cure with multiple benefits from a single bottle.
Tolstoy’s Simplicity Described by Wife’s Tender Care
The article portrays Tolstoy as aged and simple in habit, with his wife ensuring comfort and fine linen beneath modest meals. She quietly provides high quality food and skilled preparation, while he remains unaware of the gentle impositions due to his age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolstoi
Young Boy Discovers Camphor Brings Fresh Breath
A child named Harry, mute for months, reacts to camphor by claiming the scent improves his breathing. He had previously smelled camphor and later received perfumery, expressing delight at the pleasant effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
We Sell Guns and Traps Cheap Catalog Offer
An advertisement from Mids and Fur Co of Minneapolis Minnesota urges readers to write for a fur and hunting gear catalog. It promotes guns and traps at low prices and uses a short catalog request line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mids & Fur Co
Minneapolis
Minn
Tramp Responds to Generous Gift with Witty Plea
A philanthropic woman gives 10 cents to a weary tramp explaining she does so for her own pleasure. The man replies with humor asking for a quarter so she may thoroughly enjoy herself. The exchange captures a rustic, humorous social moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wille
Unclear fragmentary text turns to local item
Fragmentary lines reference a person and condition, suggesting a brief human interest note or street scene without clear actions or sources. No definite names, places, dates, or events are readable to confirm specifics.
Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Aids Teething Relief
A brief note on Mrs Winslow s Soothing Syrup designed for children teething it softens gums reduces irritation and eases pain while addressing wind colic. The text references a 2cabotile ingredient claim common to historic remedies.
Curiosity Probes Hospitals Over Snigslebat Debt
A caller asks why hospitals receive calls while recounting a dare from a friend named Snigslebat who promised five dollars today or risked breaking a leg. The exchange hints at a prank or coercive bet rather than a serious medical inquiry.
Restaurant Opened Long Ago Prompting Regretful Visitor
A would be diner asks how long the restaurant has been open. The proprietor says two years. The guest laments not knowing sooner and says he would have preferred being served by now, ending the cordial exchange.
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Woard
Shortstory Pub. Con
Hotel Grafton
Portland Ore
Mary
Alaska
Susan
Baltimore
Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Shade
Pauline
Father
Milvos Dairy CO
The
Crescent Creamery Co
J. HW. Rindlaub
Fargo, N. D
Carters Ver
Kinmonth
H.S. Minmonth
Asvury Fark N.J
Market St
Indianapolis
Dodds
mAb
Paxton Toilet CO
Boston
Mace
Eis
Aoney
Frei Iin
Sutbou
American Seating CO
Taylor Building
Chicago
Woodward&co. Grain Commission
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