Dr Williams Pink Pills Restored Health in Indiana Woman
A Clay County Indiana woman and her daughter recovered from weakness and decline after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. The mother regained energy and appetite enabling her to resume duties while the daughter notable regained color and ambition. The distributor cites the pills as a blood and nerve remedy widely recognized for women’s health.
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Democrat
Brazil
Indiana
Amanda Robinson
William Robinson
Sho
Wilems
The Death of the Cid and Aftermath in Spain
After the Cid dies his capital is attacked by Moors. His people mourn and dress his body in mail, parading it on horseback with a royal retinue. The sight panics the Moors who flee, with reports of heavy losses among leaders and large drownings while escaping to ships.
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Cid
Spain
Ayer
War With Spain Aides Demand 5 DROPS Remedy for Troops
Amid looming hostilities officials focus on weapons but urge provision of 5 DROPS from Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co to treat rheumatism neuralgia sciatica for soldiers and sailors in Cuba and the Antilles. Miss Barton could use the remedy for Red Cross relief in Cuba. War Department urged to stock medicine chests.
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Spain
Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co
Dearborn Street
Chicago Il
Cuba
the Antilles
War Department
Nail on the Head Phrase Explains Kleptomania
A fragment from Life magazine defines kleptomania as taking items without harming the owner. Herbie questions the idea, and the explanation says there is no harm to the person who takes them.
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Pussie
Herbie
Descarets Beauty Promise and Clean Blood Claim
An old advertisement touts Cascarets candyCatholic as a blood cleanser. It claims the product stirs the liver to remove impurities and banish pimples boils blotches and bilious complexions. Sold by druggists with 10 25 or 50 cent sizes.
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Descarets
Oldest Free Mason in New England Turns 101
William Earle Cook of Portsmouth Rhode Island is celebrated as the oldest Free Mason in New England following his 101st birthday marking a long life of fraternal service in the region.
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New England
William Earle Cook
Portsmouth
R. I
Eye Ear Nose and Throat Specialist in Fargo
The article lists Dr J H Rindlaub of Fargo as a specialist in eye ear nose and throat. It contrasts values in royal gems with Portugal worth eight million pounds and the Haneland crown valued at 1.8 million dollars.
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J. H. Rindlaub
Fargo, N. Dak
Portugal
Haneland
Teething Syrup and Shah’s Opulent Pipe Highlighted
An ad notes Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething with claims to ease inflammation pain and wind. It also mentions a pipe valued at 500000 dollars used by the shah of Persia on state occasions, richly gemmed and ornamental.
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Persia
No-To-Bac Fifty Cents Ad Claims Health Benefits
An old advertisement promises No-To-Bac tobacco habit cure for fifty cents with claims of making weak men strong and blood pure. It notes distribution by druggists and mentions London advertisers using sandwich girl street parades to promote the product.
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Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Peculiar Juvenile Topics Include Flying Dutchman and Fish
A mitt of curious school text explores a new Flying Dutchman bullet, a peculiar fish, drinking habits of animals, and smart sayings of youths. The collection presents quirky observations and child led curiosities in lively prose.
The Mercury Metered Me To Please The Crowd
A poem by Carolyn Wells laments the endless criticism from people who ride the speaker up and down the mercury scale. The speaker oscillates between high and low ratings and vows to ignore taunts, staying at ninety or plunging to zero as attempts to please fail.
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Carolyn .Wells
A Peculiar Fish and a Boy's Surprising Play
A Turbot’s eye mechanism fascinates as it moves independently and camouflages itself on the sea floor. The piece shifts to a mischievous tale of Bobbie Warall, a precocious boy who dunked a dog in a baptismic prank, shouting the familiar trinity phrase as the dog disappeared into the hole.
The Drinking Habits of Animals Across Climates
The article surveys how animals obtain water in varied habitats. Rabbits lick hutch bars after rain, many rodents drink readily, snakes and reptiles survive on dry land, with exceptions like giraffes possibly living waterless much of the year. Seals penguins and cormorants rely on moist food and minimal evaporation, while arctic creatures may eat snow in winter.
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Kashgar
Persia
Beluchistan
Afghanistan
Bryden
Kalanar
Baptism of Bobbie at Popular Twin Cities Church
Five year old Bobbie, son of a prominent Twin Cities clergyman now in Chicago, was baptized by immersion in the popular church noted for eloquence and impressive baptisms. The ceremony drew excitement from the child and repeated attendance.
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St. Bernard
Bobbie
Twin- Cities
Chicago
Precocious Ellen West Observes Childs Play And Faith
A Hyde Park girl Ellen West eight years old displays sharp insight into friendship and effort. She notes a friend Marion’s fickle behavior and recalls a professor’s line about laughter and tears. Ellen continually strives, telling her father heaven is not reached at a single bound.
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Ellen West
Hyde Park
Marion
Ellen
Papa
The Phantom Steamer of Mist and Gauze Sightings
In the Caribbean, natives glimpse a ghost ship described as a gray vessel with gauze funnels and mist carved hulls. It appears without engines, gliding in daylight and at various times, with sightings continuing after initial reports. Secret societies are noted to display charms on watchchains.
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Caribbean Islands
Knowledge Is Power Cartoon Exchange
A short dialogue features a Big Boy and a Small Boy discussing a small debt. The Big Boy reminds the younger borrower of the ten pence lent last Saturday and the five pence repaid on Wednesday. He demands the remaining one and three pence.
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Snuffy
No To Bac and Tide Changes Across Corea Coast
An ad promotes No To Bac as a tobacco cure claiming to make users strong and energetic. It includes pricing, a guarantee, and mail-order booklet offers. Separately a coastal tide report notes tides ranging from twenty six to thirty eight feet on the west and southwest coasts of Corea.
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Corea
Death Rate and Malaria ProphYLaxis Cited
The article notes that malaria deaths may be few but doctors warn of fatal illnesses caused by malaria and nervous prostration. It states Hostetter's Stomach Bitters can eradicate and prevent this malady.
Boston Theater Cards Urge Ladies to Remove Hair
Admission cards from a recent Boston theatre event carried a note requesting ladies to remove their hair as far as possible. The directive reflects historic fashion norms and social expectations surrounding public performances.
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Boston
To Cure Constipation Forever With Cascarets Candy
An advertisement promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a permanent cure for constipation. It offers 10c or 25c sizes with a refund from druggists if the product fails to cure.
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