Akron sealer credits Dean's Kidney Pills with cure
CASE NO. 30 611. C E Boles of Akron Ohio testifies that kidney and bladder trouble since the Civil War vanished after using Dean's Kidney Pills. A free trial offer by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y and sales by druggists at 60 cents a box are noted. Four years later he reaffirms no recurrence and urges others to try the remedy.
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C. E. Boles
South Water Street
Akron
Ohio
Mr. Boles
Bright
Dean
Lamparter & Cos Drug Store
Boies
Boles
United States
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
A Philosophical Maiden Questions Uncle Robert’s Hair
A little girl at her uncle’s house sits in thoughtful pose and asks why his hair slipped off his head to his shin. The scene captures her curious, patient approach to asking for causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Ana
It Was English of Course by Amb Choate Joke
United States Ambassador Joseph Choate meets aLondon reporter who misnames him The diplomat corrects the error with a witty remark about dropping his H in England The anecdote captures a light moment of cross language quirk and a diplomat_wordplay.
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United States
Choate
London
Joseph H. Choate
Joseph Choate
England
New York Times
Red Snow Algae Cover Arctic Snow in One Night
Early explorers observed vast red snow in arctic regions, later explained by unicellular algae. Scientists note the coloration comes from different plastid pigments, and acres of snow can be colored overnight by these tiny plants.
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Arctic
Deaf-mute man speaks in fingers to girl observe by Jack-1
A reporter notes an incident where a deaf-mute man signs to a deaf-mute girl. Jack-1 describes the scene with a terse exchange about affection. The Detroit Free Press presents the brief, human moment in a city setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Kitty
Detroit Free Press
St Jacobs Oil and Hamburg Breast Tea forBronchitis
An advertorial recommending Dr August Koenigs Hamburg Breast Tea with St Jacobs Oil as a joint external and internal treatment for bronchitis asthma croup and other bronchial ailments. It claims rapid relief from cough breathing trouble and reduction of adhesions while urging families to keep both remedies at home. The closing line notes women love bargains and hints at popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Koenig
Hamburg
St. Jacobs
Curse of the Diamond Across South Africa to Europe
The 200 carat diamond once owned by Kruger travels a fate filled with killings and coups. From Meshhesh to T Chaka to Memela and beyond, the gem allegedly passed through assassinations, exiles, and slave labor before Kruger’s ouster. Some say it rests in Vatican coffers or Vienna crown jewels. A grisly token of power, it rivals the legendary Indian idol gifted to President Carnot.
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Kruger
South Africa
Meshhesh
Basuto
T’chaka
Memela
Transvaal
Vatican
Austria
Vienna
Mme. Carnot
Carnot
Khadjurao
Accidental reprieve ending Mississippi hanging tale
A Columbus Mississippi man recalls the Purdy case where a murder convict condemned to hang survived after the rope broke. Crowds clashed with sheriffs and factions, and 250 armed supporters escorted Purdy home where he lived in safety, his innocence proclaimed by many.
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A. A. Albrechton
Columbus
Miss
Purdy
Mississippi
Circus Giant’s Bathing Caused A Destructive Flood
An old circus hand recalls a giant diver who flooded a pond near the winter quarters, breaking a grist mill wheel and causing about 750 dollars in damage. The circus adopted a policy to only allow swimming with an owner’s permission, guiding future shows on lakes and coastal towns. A final saying notes that a woman can make a man a poor husband but a rich one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes
Lexington Avenue
Lst
Fireplace Monument Erected in Windham Graveyard
In Windham Maine the Hunnewell family erects a brick framed open fireplace as a monument in the Smith graveyard. The firebox houses a frame with eight generations of Hunnewells from 1654 to 1901 and surrounding pictures of prize livestock and a farm winter scene.
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Hunnewells
Hunnewell
New York Police Captain Dismissed for Witty Wordplay
A New York Police Captain dismissed this week was noted for amusing stories built on malapropisms. The Evening Post reports he once said he "never paid any attention to unanimous letters" and another time spoke of a "vora cious" appetite.
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New York Evening Post
Third Avenue
Old Police Stories and Quirks from a Brooklyn Ledger
A collection of humorous and odd incidents revolves around a Brooklyn captain known for his brogue remarks and peculiar commands. Other anecdotes recount a sergeant retracting prior testimony during police headquarters proceedings.
Old-Time Chess Master Carl Walbrodt Dies at 30
Berlin reports the death of Carl August Walbrodt a prominent modern chess master regarded as the second strongest German after Tarrasch. At only 30 he had a dozen years of notable play with early successes that stayed unbroken until 1894 when defeated by Tarrasch. A player of intuition he avoided deep theoretical study, a common German trait.
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Carl August Walbrodt
Berlin
Tarrasch
Folly and Friendship Quip Cited in Letter
A quoted Pascal aphorism on wisdom and truth is presented, asserting that shared knowledge of others' words would ruin most friendships. The text frames the idea as a philosophical observation rather than a reportable event.
Children in Southern Mills Claim 60000 Youth Workers
Quoted figures allege Southern textile mills employ about 60,000 children under eighteen as workers. The statement frames the issue as a critique of industrial labor practices amid public debate on child employment.
June Tint Butter Color Tops Market
A brief item notes June Tint butter color leading the butter market in a trade update. Also references a conversation about telephones in the home and a humorous exchange about servants, followed by an ad for Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a cough remedy.
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Dr. Wood
Hostess Claims Honesty as Husband Counters with Fourth Fib
In a witty exchange the hostess proclaims never to tell a fib in her life while her husband retorts that this would make it four. The judge notes the humorous clash over truthfulness in a domestic quip about honesty and deception.
Howland the Harsh School Chief Tries A Quick Test
Chicago once had Howland as its city schools superintendent. His gruff manner and neatness zeal were famed. He critiqued a young teacher by pointing to a messy desk and bookshelf, asking what sort of housekeeper she would be, drawing a witty response.
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Chicago
Howland
Money and Deposits at Eastern Trust Branch
A man stands on a street corner reading the bank window signs and mocks the bank's large capital and surplus figures at the recently opened Eastern Trust branch. He questions whether the bank wants deposits despite its million-dollar capital and surplus.
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Thirty Sixth Street
Broadway
Eestern Trust Company
New York Times
Dodd's Kidney Pills Help Eureka Woman and Kin
Mrs L E Burton of Eureka Kansas has lived in Gainesville Texas at 507 Gladstone for some time and promotes Dodd's Kidney Pills. She claims long kidney trouble relief after doctors failed and says the pills cured her, her mother, and her brother and benefited many sick friends.
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Gainesville
Tex
L. £. Burton
Eureka
Kansas
Gladstone Street
Dodd
Too Strong a Negative Says Mr Con Seet and Mr Mittens
In the Philadelphia Record, Mr Con Seet laments that selecting a wife is hard as the average girl of today supposedly lacks knowledge. Mr Mittens retorts that they say no too much, highlighting a humorous social exchange.
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Mr. Con Seet
Mr. Mittens
Philadelphia Record
Beware Mercury Containing Catarrh Remedies and Quack Cures
Numerous outdated patent medicines are advertised with warnings about mercury based cures and urged prescriptions from doctors. Hall's Catarrh Cure is promoted as mercury free and internal, with testimonials and dealer claims. Other products like Piso's Cure, Burdock Blood Bitters, and weighty political lines appear in the garbled text.
Harmless Idiots Lead List Amid Advertised Remedies
An old advertisement rails at greed, notes a bachelor in his second boyhood and a widow in her second girlhood as harmless idiots. It touts Bronzo Quinine Tablets as a cough remedy, claiming 25 cent price and quick relief.
Peruna hailed as universal catarrh remedy across states
A letter from the executive and widespread testimonials laud Pe-ru-na as the cure and prevention for catarrh. Dr. Hartman reports hundreds of letters daily from all social classes praising Peruna’s health benefits and its role in preventing colds that lead to catarrh. The governor of Oregon is noted as an ardent supporter.
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Capitol Building
Atlantic
Pacific
Hartman
Statesman
Oregon
BS Jrl
Wen Yuit
State of Oregon
Executive Department
Sages
Columbus
W. M. Lord
United States
Patents Listed Invaed Last Week To Northwestern Inventors
A list of inventors including John Alexander of Whitewood S D Clark Bostwick of Detroit City Minn Solomon Engle of Preston Minn Amasa Hawkins of Ashton S D William Hawkins of Merriam Park Minn Henry Kruger of Minneapolis Minn Adolph Martin of Minneapolis and others shows patent filings for items such as grain wagon linings rower transmitters book and study tables nose supporters machine guns and hat display clips. Patent attorneys Lothrop and Johnson of St Paul Minn are noted. The item contains additional stray text about a Diamond brooch and a Detroit Free Press reference.
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Northwestern
John Alexander
Whitewood
S. D
Clark Bostwick
Detroit City
Minn
Solomon Engle
Preston
Amasa Hawkins
Ashton
William Hawkins
Merriam Park
Henry Kruger
Minneapolis
Adolph Martin
Lothrop and Johnson
Pioneer Press Bidc
St. Paul
Dr J W Rindlaub Eye Ear Nose Throat Fargo ND
Specialty eye ear nose throat practice led by Dr J W Rindlaub based in Fargo North Dakota offers comprehensive otolaryngology services to the local community.
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J. W. Rindlaub
Fargo, N. Dd
Bathing trends clash in household tale from Chicago
In a Chicago Tribune snippet, a wife notes her husband abandoned a twice daily bath regimen after a physical culture teacher claimed bathing is weakening. The piece cites an ad from J Davidson at 16 Randolph St Chicago seeking agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Pollahs
J .Davidson
Randolph St
Chicaygo
Snappy Repartee and Patent Remedy Slang in Ads
A column of quick witticisms contrasts cigars and social banter with a noted medical patent remedy. Humorous exchanges between Hewitt and Jewett pepper the page alongside claims of Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil curing croup sore throat and pulmonary troubles.
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Thomas
Stop That Racking Cough Hailed By Cole’s Cough Cure
A period style advertisement urges readers to use Cole’s Cough Cure to prevent consumption and pneumonia. It claims good taste, guarantees satisfaction, and markets bottles priced 25 and 59 cents through druggists.
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Cole
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Parke
Mercury
H.all
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Poledo
F. J. Cheney &Co
Ocean Grove
N. J
Kline
A. R. WH
Kline, Ltd
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Pain
Marie
Detroit
Hewitt
Jewett
Hamlin
Prudential Insurance Co
Americ
Home Offie
Newark, N. J
Geo. Drake Smith Mgr
Manhattan Building
St. Paul, Minn
N . Dakota
W. L. Douglas
W. J. Douglas
W.L. Douglas
Hoyt
W. L. Douglap
Brockton
Mass
Hee
Pension Bickford
Washington, D. C
Waters
Aprice
Ward & Co
Dearborn &T
Ader
Engi
Franki
Williams
Woodward & Co
Duluth
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