How One Man Ended Obstructive Muscular Rheumatism
William Jones of Oxford Michigan recounts a decade of torment from muscular rheumatism that began in his right thigh and spread to his entire body. After failing with regular medicines, a friend suggested Dr Williams Pink Pills. By the third box he felt a notable improvement and, after continued use, is now entirely well. The medicine is said to work on the blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonne Tolle
Mr. Jones
Dr. Williams
William Jones
Oxford
Mich
Williams
Trade and Traffic Report on International Commerce
Trade and Traffic notes Germany ships more borax to Mexico than the U S. Switzerland issued 6907 licenses to foreign travelers in 1904. Japan hosts two commercial museums with free displays for foreigners. Austria-Hungary sugar exports last year were 4 700 000 hundredweights, 1 000 000 less than 1903. Oil from districts west of the Mississippi accounts for 53 percent. California, Texas, Louisiana, Kansas, Indian Territory, Oklahoma, Colorado and Wyoming produce about 63 000 000 barrels annually. Under Elkins law railroads paying rebates or shippers accepting them face 1000 to 20000 dollar fines and tariff rates must be obeyed. The Interstate Commerce Commission enforces penalties, President Knapp says rebate payments have become rare since passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Mexico
United States
Switzerland
Japan
Austria-Hungary
Mississippi
California
Texas
Louisiana
Kansas
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Colorado
Wyoming
Elkins
Interstate Commerce Commission
Knapp
Commission
A Varied Selection Of Odd Facts And Quips
A mixed of curiosities notes Africa salt scarcity ants sulfur and volcanoes, Iceland eiderdown and market prices, English painter George Elgood praised, and a quip about a man who married for money. The items are brief, varied, and drawn from short illustrated notes.
Honest Confession From Texas Doctor Reveals Mistakes
An eminent Texas physician recounts a long career marked by intense pride and errors. He explains his lifelong fault, the realization of these mistakes, and his decision to confess honestly to his peers and the public.
Easter on Telegraph Hill and a long awaited arbutus
John Ainsworth, weary from long woodland tramps, seeks solace on Telegraph Hill at Easter. He recalls Beth Somers who refused him a year earlier, then discovers the year’s first arbutus as Beth appears, renewing his hope. Easter Remembrances and a short quotable note on proper Easter gifts follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ainsworth
Beth
John
Easter Spirit Poem By Helen Keller In Praise Of Life
An editorial style poetic meditation on Easter and spring. The piece celebrates renewal, immortality, and regeneration, invoking biblical and classical imagery to link nature’s blossoming with spiritual renewal and eternal life. The text blends religious reflection with literary device, citing patience, wisdom, and human goodness as enduring through seasons and death.
Garfield to Probe Oil Rates in Kansas Conference
Topeka Kansas April 13 James R R Garfield commissioner of corporations who is investigating Standard Oil Co had a conference with General Manager R Muller of the Santa Fe. The talk related to limits against Santa Fe altering conspiracy with the Standard Oil matter of oil rates. Parker secretary of Kansas Producers association discussed with Garfield. Garfield will divide the inquiry into eight departments and answer ten questions per department.
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Garfield
A. M. Parker
The
Kansas. of Producers’ Association
Meridian Branches Planned and Big Springs Fire Tragedy
Mississippi items report Mobile Jackson and Kane City Railroad planning two branches into Meridian. A deadly fire at Big Springs killed one child and barely saved another in a residence. Preparations start for Confederate monument unveiling at Okolona on April 26 under Daughters of the Confederacy.
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Meridian
It Fe
Mobile, Jackson
Big Springs
Okolona
Daughters of the Confederacy
Payette
Jefferson County
Wreck on the Big Four trains Bellefontaine Ohio April 13
Train No. 43 on the Cleveland to St Louis line wrecked at Bellefontaine when brakes failed, plowing into netted switches and tearing tracks. Seven passengers injured. a Pittsburg man thought fatally hurt. Injuries range from internal to lacerations and back injuries. Engineer Charles Quayle among those hurt. Traffic blocked on three lines for hours.
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Bellefontaine
Cleveland
St. Louis
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St Louis
S. Sacks
Pittsburg
Nathaniel Chandler
Weymouth
Mass
Mary Rankin
W. A. Wheeler
Union City
Broughton
Charles Bowman
Fortville
Ind
Charles Quayle
Sandusky
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis
Ohio Central
Train Wreck Ditches Passenger Train Near Hardee Station
Vicksburg Mississippi April 13. Yazoo and Mississippi Valley passenger train No 15 running southbound was ditched near Hardee station sixteen miles north of Vicksburg at 1230 this morning. Sixty seven passengers were injured. A special train with physicians has been dispatched to the scene. It is believed the entire train rolled down an embankment.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Yazoo & Mississippi Valley
Hardee Station
Here
Change of Venue Granted in Hoch Case
A change of venue was granted for Johany Hoch the alleged bigamist known as blue beard. Defense claimed a fair trial before Judges Tuley or Barnes was impossible and sought Judge Kersten. The court set April 19 for Hochs trial in Chicago.
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Chicago
Johany Hech
Bluebeard
Tuley
Barnes
Kersten
Hoch
Fatal double tragedy and stray notices from April dispatches
Chicago reports Mrs Ralph Hill shot her husband then drank acid at the Seward public school principal’s home. both are not expected to survive. In Joplin a 17 year old rearrested for desertion from Fort Riley. Bloomington notes a railroad contract let for the Danville and Indians Harbor line. Sulphur Springs records the sudden death of B E Tomlinson, 46, a local banker and Woodman of the World leader. Berlin reports crown prince driving a four in hand horse carriage into a wall but uninjured. An Augusta Alabama item describes a 14 year old child burned when clothing ignited. Pa items include Methodist conference proceedings and local life notes.
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Chicago
Ralph Hill
Benjamin T. Hill
Seward
Bloomington
Danville & Indians Harbor Railroad
Catching an Amazon and other oddities in print
A fragmented collage of quotes and anecdotes from historic papers. It includes cross examination antics, a college son seeking money, marital squabbles, illness cures, and a patent medicine pitch for Dodd’s Kidney Pills. The tone mirrors late 19th century newspaper miscellany.
Skin Remedies Advert: Cuticora Ointment and Palmetto Cure
Fragmentary ad copy touts Cuticora Remedies for skin and scalp conditions in infants and children, praising relief in baths and ointment use. Also promotes La Palmetto Medicines with claims of permanent cures for stomach liver kidney and bladder troubles and various tonics. Dated Trinity Springs Indiana February 16 1900.
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la Palmetto
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Relief
A testimonial style notice touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for painful irregular or moved menstrual cycles. Women describe relief from cramps, weakness, and other symptoms, with Mrs Pinkham offering free advice from Lynn Mass.
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Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
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Trade and Traffic
South Africa
Kimberley
Kansas City
Central Africa
Iceland
Copenhagen
George &. Elgood
Telegraph Hill
Beth Somers
Christ
Florences
Marian Critchlow
Brooklyn
Eben
Washington Star
Helen Keller
Onor
Mother Earth
Bie
Lowe
Iwe
Guy
Blalog
Jimeon
Treas
Cire
W. P. Hand
A. and M. College
Ackerman
Hinds County
Board of Trustees
Mississippi Methodist Orphanage
Jackson
Grenada
Presbyterian Church
Raymond
Rowland
Department of Archives and History
Belling
Nall
Leake County
Pearl River
Bank of Newton
Warren County
Memiphis, Pensacola & Gulfras
Memphia
Parastola
Missionippi
Newton
Neowin
New Bank of
Evpura
Cliteene” Pank Wit
Pipura
Veral
Belléfontaine
Persquse
Ralph Ad
Mer
Theo
Joplin
William Dixon
United States Army
Fort Riley
Kas
Leavenworth
Berlin
Ansistua
Ala
Caiden
Tom Bareilly
Tomer
Near
Dib
Tim
Wilwerbetre
Hua
Tuanner
Wal
Gus Tom
Wittsburg Post
G. W. Gray
Bright
Mr. Gray
Dodd
Atlanta
Lowwell
Cerag
Pisa
Colia
Trinity Springs
Tad
Becwrme
Serouths
St.Jacobs Oil
Sciatica
Pete
Eeeaats
Lydia EB
Nellie Holmes
N. Davision Street
Buffalo
N. Y
Tillie Hart
Larimore
N.D
Pinkhar
Lydia B. Pinkham
Ise
Mirs Tillie Hart
Grocers
Everywhere Woolson Spice CO
Toledo
Ohin
Winchester
Eien
J. Tower CO
Lisdied
Ralents
New York
Asbuta, Ie
Kaci
Keron Aoe
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