Peruna testimonials praise health benefits and cures
Letters from F W Goulder of Rock Island Illinois and Hannah Lind of Columbus Ohio praise Peruna as a cure for chronic catarrh nervousness neuralgia and related ailments. They claim improved health appetite sleep and energy and urge families to obtain Dr Hartmans Summer Catarrh book and Peruna literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bron F. W. Goulder
4Th Ave
Rock Island
Iil
F. W. Goulder
Hannah Lind
Long St
Columbus, O
Peruna
Hartman
Peruna Medicine Co
Heat wave toll and storm wreckage in city
A severe squall and heat wave battered the area with rapid temperature swings to 87 12 degrees and 90 in the sun. Dozens of horses collapsed, several people died, including Thomas Minehan and Elizabeth Foley, and injuries occurred from flying debris and a shattered plate glass roof at the Jefferson building. The storm damaged trees, awnings, and lamps near the Harvard bridge, with crews racing to treat victims and secure sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
John Devenny
New England
Mosely
Carter
Steven Reed
Iliam Hidift
Hawthorne Street
Chelsea
Chelsea Creek
Thomas J. York
Harvard Bridge
Jefferson Building
Washington Street
John McAndrew
Vhe Ree
Thomas O'Callaghan
Woman struck by lightning on Brighton car during thunderstorm
Miss Nellie Sheehan, 18, was rendered unconscious when a bolt struck as she rode an inward-bound Brighton car with friend Mrs Jennie White. Both women were taken to a drug store. Mrs White regained consciousness, while Miss Sheehan remained unconscious. A rag picker in Boston was also struck but recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Nellie Sheehan
Miss Sheehan
Jennie White
North Market Street
Mrs. White
Beacon Street
George
Joseph L. Bates
Eliot Street
Boston
Cambridge
Harvard Bridge
Bates
Central Square
Thunderstorm Strikes Boston Causing Notable City Damage
A brief thunderstorm swept through Boston entering via Brighton and moving through Back Bay to the South End and South Boston. It lasted a short time but caused damage including a fire wielding lightning strike on a wooden dwelling on Gardner Street. The Woodbury dwelling suffered noticeable damage.
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Boston
Brighton
Back Bay
South End
I. F. Woodbury
Gardner Street
Dweing
Fannie
Heat Fatalities Reported in Newton on Scorching Day
Newton records a heat wave with one death from heat exhaustion and several prostration cases. Elizabeth Kelley, 20, of Newtonville died after being stricken at home. Richard Murphy, a Newton post office letter carrier, collapsed on his route and is listed on the dangerous list at Newton Hospital. Four telephone exchange operators were prostrated and two physicians treated many others.
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Newton
Elizabeth Kelley
Washington Street
Newtonville
Richard Murphy
Newton Hospital
Hottest Day Hits Philadelphia As Heat Surges
Philadelphia records its hottest day of summer with temperatures at 98 rising to the century. Reports of prostrations flood in and two deaths are recorded by 11 o'clock. Heat delays work on the Russian cruiser Variag as Cra Company notes a 50 percent drop in yard efficiency.
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Philadelphia
Variag
Cra
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Rich Blood and Vitality
An advertisement claims rich blood improves nerves appetite and sleep and says Hood's Sarsaparilla cures troubles from thin blood like anaemia and nervousness. It touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as America's greatest medicine to enrich and vitalize the blood sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
America
SORROWS LICHT COMPANY NOTICE
Fragmentary OCR text describes a gas light company, likely from Haverhill, with unclear wording about incandescence and a consumer claim or notice. Names and details are obscured, reducing reliability but indicating a gas light firm and a location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comne SD Incandes Escent Gas-Light Co
Haverhill
Heroic Drowning Tragedy Near Ashburnham
In Ashburnham July 18 a drowning at a lake claimed the life of George H. Darling of Somerville. Gardner Bradford, a Post Library employee, brave ly tried to save him and nearly lost his own life. Bradford, exhausted and nearly blind, reached a farmhouse for help after a half hour trek but fainted. Darling’s body was recovered in eight feet of water among lily pads near the lake’s eastern end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburnham
George H. Darling
Somerville
Gardner Bradford
Bradford
Darling
George Darling
Gardner B. Ford
Summer Street
West Somerville
Griffiths
Lake Naukeag
Gardiner
George
Bravest Friend Saves Darling From Lake Tragedy
Bradford and Darling, longtime friends from Somerville, vacationing near Lake Naukeag, swam to retrieve drifting oars. Bradford, exhausted, attempted to rescue Darling who panicked and grabbed him by the throat, endangering both lives.
Powers mob plan enters Goebel trial in Kentucky
In Georgetown Kentucky on July 18 Caleb Powers trial heard John A Black of Barboursville recount Powers seeking to organize an armed mob to march on Frankfort. Black says the plan had Republican approval and a $1000 L and N railroad payment was shown. Culton granted witness status and chose to testify if he wished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Caleb Powers
John A. Black
Barboursville
Powers
Frankfort
Taylor
Charles Finley
L. & N. Railroad
Black
W. H. Culton
Goepel
Culton
Cantrill
Doan’s Kidney Pills Praised by Boston Man
A resident of East Boston, John McQuade of 172 Putnam Street, testifies that after years of kidney problems and failed remedies, Doan’s Kidney Pills relieved back pain and kidney symptoms. He bought them at Woodbury’s on Maverick Square and continued working without issue. The pills cost 50 cents and are sold nationwide by Foster Milburn Co. Remember the name Doan’s.
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John McQuade
Putnam Street
Boston
Dean
Woodbury’s
Maverick Square
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Cambridge Cuban Teachers Receive Warm Reception
A quiet social day for Cuban teachers in Cambridge included a trip to Keith's and a gymnasium class dance. A diphtheria scare was debunked as minor with no wider illnesses, and meals for lodging families rose to 3 dollars weekly with better breakfasts. A July 21 concert and reception in Sanders Theatre honor the teachers, with over 19800 invitations sent. Senorita Lilly reported neuralgia but recovered enough to resume work.
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Cambridge
Keith’s
Sargent
Frye
Cambridge Infirmary
Menceal
Haana
C. C. Mann
Sanders Theatre
Baptist Churches of Cambridge
Memorial Hall
Senorita Lilly
Post
Idler yacht master held for manslaughter in boating tragedy
Iain Charles J. Holmes master of the Idler yacht was arrested on manslaughter charges after a fatal July 7 squall near Avon Point. Bail set at 1000 dollars. coroner's inquest heard the mate say Holmes refused to shorten sail despite danger.
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Cleveland
Iain Charles J. Holmes
Avon Point
Browne
United States
Mighter
Holmes
Swampscott Assault Trial Denies Guilt of Reverend
A Swampscott beach assault case against Rev. Charles A. Tenney is adjourned with a verdict expected next morning. Witness Charles Greene testified he intervened as Tenney allegedly harmed 4 year old Olive Fogg. Tenney and relatives defend his innocence claiming persecution.
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Lynn
Olive Fogg
Swampscott
Charles A. Tenney
Tenney
Greene
W. E. Shumway
Neil Andrew
Mr. Tenney
The
Baptist Church
Newport
N. H
Baptist Theological School
Newton
Newton School
Des Moines
Combination Park Night Features Close Three Cornered Races
A five mile pursuit between the Press Cycling Club Metropolitan Wheelmen and Orient Cycle Club ended with Press Club first in 12 26 1 5. A dramatic running heat saw Tendrill beat Friendship for the win as crowds roared at Combination Park last night.
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Combination Park
Press Cycling Club
Metropolitan Wheelmen
Orient Cycle Club
Metropolitan
Orients
Press Club
Tendrill
Friendship
Ittte
Logan
Ch. G
Bail i Jack
Foletta
Br. Roo
Omega Oil for Aged Folks Offers Relief
An ad extols Omega Oil as a remedy for elderly people with joint pains and aches. It urges rubbing toward the heart to aid blood circulation and promises obvious benefit and relief from use.
Tragic Find at Park Cemetery
Charles Nagy aged 45 was found dead at Park Cemetery Bridgeport by his wife and daughter. He had shot himself twice in the head after being missing from home the previous night.
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Charles Nagy
Bridgeport
Conn
Park Cemetery
Boylston School Association Social At 994 Washington
The bi monthly Boylston School Association social was held last night at 994 Washington street with entertainment and a collation. Participants included Miss Margaret Mack mahon reader Miss Gertrude Regan reader Billy Troy monologue artist Andy Leonard coon songs Stephen Higgins vocal selections and the Trimount Orchestra led by William Clark.
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Boylston School Association
Washington Street
Margaret Macmahon
Gertrude Regan
Billy Troy
Andy Leonard
Stephen Higgins
Trimount Orchestra
William Clark
Brookline Band Concerts in Cypress Street Playground
The first open air Brookline concert by the music committee of the Union Society will be held Friday July 19 at 8 p.m. Featuring the First Instrument Band with overtures marches songs and selections including Faust through the air and the Star Spangled Banner. Also death notice for Cora Howes Moore at Somerville July 17 with funeral on July 19 at Flint Street Hastily.
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Brookline
Ueation Society
Cypress Street Playground
Iment
Comet
Fecebewes
Fred P. “Rogers
Walt “Calanthe
Seaaadar
Holzman
Faust
C.ceeeeneeeeee
Damm
Henry J. Harding
Immer Wieder
Vandervell
Arkansas Traveller
Moore
Somerville
Cora Howes
William PeeOet
Joshua M. How
Flint Street
Hastuly
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Peruna Restores
Federal Building
Weather Bureau
Ean
Thomas Minehan
Wharf Street
Massachusetts General Hospital
Grove Street
Elizabeth Foley
Albany Street
Postoffice Square
Mary O’brien
Shawmut Avenue
Daniel Mahoney
B Street
Winnisimmet Street
Frost Hospital
Mahoney
Quaker City
Manchester
Mary Baker
Waterbury
Robert Harrington
Brooklyn
Young Bradford
Goebel
Secogaine
LEA & Perkins
Worcestershire
Jon
Duncan
Acawre
New York
MacArthur
Perk
Co. D
26Th Infantry
Washington
General MacArthur
War Department
Philippines
Earl H. Perk
Twenty-sixth Infantry
Benum Tintin
Oneida Street
Joseph Keenan
Harrigan Avenue
Station 6
Division 2
James Fine
Malivi
Atreet
Calvin Owis
Tremont Street
Portsmouth
Jennie Brown
Robinson
Annie Leavitt
Ln Lynn Goer
Little Lynn
Rev. C. A. Tenney
HUB Punch
Banton, C. H. Graves & Son Sp
Maine
California
Boylston School
Kytophone
Bog Steve Skdseesearcer
Frank E. Dodge
Medley
American Wir CO
ST. Louis, MO
U.S. A
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Post Office Square
Massachusetts
Home Office
Milk Street
Benj
F. Stevens
Alfred D. Foster
F. Troll
WM. B. Turner
Herrick’s Mercantile Collection Agency
Court ST
New York Dental Rooms
Tremont Row
Boyleton Keen
Metropolitan Manufacturing Co
Franklin
Ares
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