Heritage of Civil War Kidney Trouble Cures Veterans
Capt. John L Ely of Co E 17th Ohio now living in Newton Kansas recounts contracting kidney trouble during the Civil War. He describes back pain weak limbs and distressing kidney tension until using Kidney Pills in 1901, after which he was cured and remains well. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents a bar Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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John L Ely
Co. E
17Th Ohio
East Second Street
Newton
Kansas
Ely
Foster- Milburn _Co
Buffalo
Professor Zeublin Predicts Shift in Pacific Coast Power
Professor Charles Zeublin returns from a five week Northwest lecture tour to Chicago. He argues Portland struggles to maintain prestige as Seattle rises to become the West’s great seaport, potentially surpassing San Francisco. Tacoma may become the West’s great manufacturing city.
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Pacific Coast
Charles Zeublin
University of Chicago
Northwest
Paul Nathan
Berlin
Russia
Masacres
Pre Witte
Lord Harris
United States
London
Chicago
Pink Pills Promise Strength From Restored Blood
A querulous patient recounts recovery after taking Pink Pills by Dr Williams Medicine Co. She cites grip, weakness, and breathing trouble easing as flesh returns and energy returns. Advertisements claim cure for rheumatism and catarrh with Botanic Blood Balm, urging free samples and mail order.
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Williams
Penne
Amelia Hall
High Street
Conn
Ca Teibod
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N.Y
The Spice of Life and Morning Routines in Advertising
A humorous critique of authors and their self promoting routines. The piece mocks early rising schemes and how advertisers hype productivity. It notes one author claims a 6:30 a m start and long writing blocks while contrasting with less fortunate writers chasing breakfast.
Bad Habit Heard In Courtler’s Quitting Case
The judge recalls a young worker dismissed for smoking. The firm said quitting was required after the worker smoked cigarettes. The twist was he smoked the boss’ cigarettes and was caught, prompting questions about the reasonableness of the action.
Fairy Tales and Monuments Across Nations
A dialogue contrasts national pride with fairy tales and suggests visiting monuments to glimpse cultural memory. The exchange highlights English and American perspectives on heritage and storytelling.
Dying millionaire plans will but omits chorus girl allowance
A dying millionaire completes his will and asserts his family will be cared for, then the lawyer asks for one forgotten item. The man reveals a provision setting aside a suitable allowance for a chorus girl, implying a hidden obligation.
Spreading Himself. Mike's Powder Works Death
An explosion at the powder works blasts worker Mike to pieces and scatters his remains. His wife, told the news, mourns softly and recalls the phrase That’s Mike all over uttered by Lippincott's in the telling.
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Mike
Lippincott’s
Quite a Scheme by D Auber on Portrait Update
The artist D Auber discusses painting Mrs Nuritch's portrait. He notes water colors rub out easily but proposes the head and neck in oil with the dress in water colors to simplify updating the style as fashions change.
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D’auber
Unclear Exchange About Mr Softleigh Last Evening
Ethel and Big Sister recall Mr Softleigh waiting at the door last evening. Ethel jokes he checked his money in his trousers pocket rather than gazing at a photo of her.
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Ethel
Mysterious Illness Report From Various Cities
Fragmentary OCR notes describe bronchial throat and lung affections affecting patients in New York Cincinnati Chicago and Philadelphia. Medical authorities mention recovery attempts and mention names in a garbled list while noting various forms of chest ailments.
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New
Widow laments legal wrangles over deceased husband's property
A widow curses the lawyers as she and a visitor discuss how John's failure to make a will has created ongoing disputes about the estate. The exchange reveals friction and worry over legal complications after his death.
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John
Schoolmaster Teaches By Window In French Town
A schoolmaster, dismissed by the mayor, barricaded himself inside the school and taught from a window. The spectacle drew children onto the street while authorities debated an appeal to the department prefect. The teacher prevailed as the mayor yielded after the stand.
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Gournoceral
France
Letter From Gold Coast Improper Request For Catalogue
An English firm receives a missive from the Gold Coast asking for the sender’s catalogue urging haste and regular correspondence with polite closings. The letter expresses affection and repeated requests and shows colonial-era business exchange words and phrasing.
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Gold
Coast
Gold Coast
Editor Describes Grape-Nuts Diet Restore Health and Vigor
A New Jersey editor recounts nervous dyspepsia from improper food led to quitting work for years. He credits a Grape-Nuts diet with eased digestion and regained strength enabling him to resume editing and outside writing. He reports improved mental sharpness and physical vigor after adopting Postum and related regimen.
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New Jersey
Tong
Conference on popular election of US senators planned
Iowa legislators pass resolutions calling a Des Moines conference of state representatives, appointed by governors, to discuss electing United States senators by popular vote. The report notes related political and international items from the era.
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Buenos Ayres
B. F. Crummer
Freeport
Warren, Ill
Omaha
Iowa
Des Moinés
United States
Clipped Horse Health Benefit Promoted in Early Spring
An 1905 notice argues clipping horses in early spring improves health. It cites a Buffalo Street test of 500 horses showing 153 untreated sick vs only one clipped, plus notes on reduced perspiration and better comfort. Also references seed ads from Salzer Seed Co. and bargain seed book offer.
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Aimal
France
Ian
Bultao Street
Calle Salzer
John.a. Salter
Washingtons first ride and the cherry tree legend
A fragment notes Washingtons first ride tied to the cherry tree tale. It mentions a bridge whist craze spreading via railroad circles and Colorado paray score cards two colored mailed for five cents to Denver. Also references Dr Klines and soothing syrup items with brief notices and ads.
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United States
Colorado Paray
Denver
Colo
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Charleston
Ill
Harles
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Kan
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Jennings: Real Wetate Loan and Tust Company
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S.H. Hodge
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Dearborn
Monroe
Federal Grand Jury
New York
Elkins
American Sugar Company
Grand
Havemeyer
Honolulu
Sydney
Malacla
Washington
B& Tel
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Dr. Klines
Arch Street
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