Woman credits Pinkham's Compound for relief in change of life
Natick Massachusetts resident Mrs Nathan B Greaton thanks Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from nervous condition insomnia cold limbs and a tumor during the change of life She praises the remedy as a miracle and urges others to publish her letter seeking confidential advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts continuous with period promotional style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natick
Mass
Aptata
Dalledge
Dee
Lyia E. Pinkham
Moonlight and hard times as land shapes nights
A dialogue in dialect explains why some nights are dark and others bright. Granmammy says the land made dark nights so poor colored folks could have chicken without paying, reflecting humor and social critique.
Grapefruit Seedlings Add Fresh Greenery for Table
Suburban Life suggests growing grapefruit seeds for dining room greenery. Plant thickly, keep soil moist in a warm place, and shoots appear after two weeks. In another two weeks leaves unfold into a mass of glossy green unaffected by gas or furnace heat.
Unbeliever argues with tailor over heritage claim
A haughty American disputes a tailor's dunning claiming lineage as justification. The tailor counters, noting that heredity is recognized by some as a factor, while the exchange underscores social class attitudes in a short, ironic vignette from the Argonaut.
Shift to Grape-Nuts Improves Health and Mood
A Philo woman details years of miserable health improved after using Grape-Nuts with cream, noting weight gain, brighter spirits, and renewed interest in life. The testimonial credits the product from Postum Co. Battle Creek and its booklet The Road to Wellville, with the line There’s a reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philo
Jonah
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Extended Delivery Held For Missouri Express Firms
Missouri state board of railroad and warehouse commissioners will meet in Springfield on October 30 to hear a complaint against express companies. Petitioners seek to force extended delivery zones under a new state law requiring delivery of express matter within city limits of cities over 1,000 population. The Old Bank Sold in Springfield History of Holland Banking Company reveals W B Sanford acquiring control after 32 years as cashier, the first stock transfer since its 1875 founding by Gen C B Holland and son T B Holland. Ernst Russell of Pevely wins a $100 scholarship for dairy records in the University of Missouri 14 weeks course, based on the best cost of feeding and production of three cows in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners
Springfield
Holland Banking Company
Missouri
W. B. Sanford
C. B. Holland
T. B. Holland
Sanford
Ernst Russell
Pevely
University of Missouri
State Board of Agriculture
Librarians Elect Officers at Missouri Association Session
The Missouri Librarians Association met in Hannibal for two days and elected Paul Blackweiler as president, Charles E. Bush as vice president, Florence Whittaker as secretary, and Clarence E. Miller as treasurer. A Cabool fire destroyed most of the business district, with a $65,000 loss and fourteen buildings including the Bank of Cabool burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Librarians’ Association
Hannibal
Paul Blackweiler
St. Louis
Charles E. Bush
St. Joseph
Florence Whittaker
Missouri State Library
Columbia
Clarence E. Miller
Cabool
Bank of Cabool
Son Makes Claim to Burns Fortune After Death
Frank Burns of Mount Vernon investigates a potential claim to the Burns Memorial Fund left by Peter B. Burns of Liberty. The fortune valued at $40,000 was established after Burns's second wife died, with the fund to be known as the Burns Memorial Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter B. Burns
Liberty
Burns Memorial Fund
Frank Burns
Mount Vernon
Freight Trains Collide Near Sweet Springs
Two Missouri Pacific freight trains collided head on near Sweet Springs demolishing engines and several cars. Three Sedalia crew members were injured seriously: W. H. Schneider engineer, Charles Rosenbaum brakeman, and Fireman Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacific
Sweet Springs
Sedalia
W. H. Schneider
Charles Rosenbaum
Roberts
Death of Hiram J. George recalls Civil War service
Hiram J. George aged 77 of eastern Jackson county died at his home north of Oak Grove. He served with Quantrell in border warfare and at Lawrence mass acre, then with Gen. Jo Shelby. A Brookfield riot erupted after workers tried to expel Greek employees from the Brown shoe factory, drawing in special police amid a free-for-all fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram J. George
Jackson County
Oak Grove
Mr. George
Quantrell
Lawrence
Jo Shelby
Brookfield
Brown Shoe
Springfield to House Frisco Engineering Force Move
Engineers at Springfield will concentrate the Frisco engineering department. The Joplin force of fifteen men is ordered to relocate to Springfield and Monnett staff will also move there. Next meeting site Kirksville chosen by North Missouri Medical Association after adjournment at Moberly. A banquet for Moberly physicians followed at the commercial club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Frisco
Joplin
Monnett
Kirksville
North Missouri Medical Association
Moberly
Commercial Club
Rebuilding Missouri Kansas Texas main line northward
The Missouri Kansas & Texas railway begins reconstructing its main line from the Texas state line near Red River north toward Kansas City and St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
Red
Kansas City
St. Louis
Tipton Lights Up First Electric Plant Display
Tipton's electric light plant sent out the first ray of electric light in the town. Eighteen hundred residents and visitors watched the illumination with enthusiasm as the crowd gathered to witness the historic moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton
Missouri Librarians Meet in Hannibal Gathering
A Missouri librarians meeting convened in Hannibal with about sixty members present. Livingston McCartney, superintendent of Hannibal public schools, gave the welcome address and Paul Blackwelder of St Louis spoke in response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Librarians
Missouri Librarians’ Association
Hannibal
Livingston McCartney
Hannibal Public
Paul Blackwelder
St Louis
Nanogenarian on Long Tramp Walks 6 Months to Princeton
R. H. Lambe a 92 year old tailor arrived in Moberly from San Francisco en route to Princeton Indiana after walking the entire distance. He has been on the road for six months and two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Lambe
Moberly
San Francisco
Princeton
Ind
Contagious Skin Ailments and Resinol Ointment
Skin affections are highly contagious and require prompt care. Resinol Ointment, endorsed by physicians and nurses, is marketed as a safe, mercury free remedy sold in 50 cent and one dollar sizes with sample offers via Department No. 51 from Resinol Chemical Co., Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department No
Resinol Chemical Co
Baltimore
Bridge crossing leads to horse mule near accident
A judge scolds a driver for speeding while crossing a bridge and ignoring a caution to walk horses. The prisoner defends actions noting the animals were mules, not horses, at the time of the incident.
Doan's Kidney Pills Restored Robson's Health
J L Richardson of Red Key Indiana says five months in bed with urinary and kidney trouble ended after using five boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills. He recovered completely and has been well for five years. Remember the name Doan's. 60c a box at all stores Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Red Key
Ind
Doan’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Dresden shepherdess and bridal pageantry described
A social editor notice depicts a dignified mother planning a prospective bride's wedding attire with Dorotha as flower girl in a Dresden shepherdess outfit accented by a golden rosebud crook. A child asks for a washcloth as a minor domestic moment appears amid wedding preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorotha
Switzer land beggars scarce as two-fifths hold bank deposits
The piece contrasts inmate behavior and honesty, noting soldiers misdeeds and varied temperaments. It comments on Swiss poverty and banking habits, observing few beggars and that two-fifths of adults have bank deposits, with a tone of social observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Quotes and maxims from John A. Shedd in New York Christian Advocate
A collection of aphorisms and reflections credited to John A. Shedd, touching on virtue, work, religion, and human nature. The piece contrasts ideals with practical living, cites sayings on prayer, fame, and honesty, and references a “Content” village between Beggartown and Toorich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hahnemann
Beggartown
Toorich
Content
John A. Shedd
New York
Christian Advocate
Greeks Piling Into Wooden Horse Scene At Troy
A Puck humorous line cites Greeks piling into the Wooden Horse outside Troy walls and jokes they might be called the first car rowdies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Puck
Home life should be our highest life says Reformed Church Record
The article argues that a person’s strongest influence lies at home where true character is shown without pretense. It cautions against letting faults appear at home because loved ones overlook them, urging that home life reflect our best efforts and moral standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Church
Cigar Prices and Honest Dollars Mentioned
A brief remark notes Lewis and Si Binder with a straight 5c cigar and a 10c price for cigars not very good. It cautions that many honest dollars can gain a taint through association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Marriage as a vocation, a preacher notes
Rev H P Dyer of Philadelphia counsels marriage as God’s will. He distinguishes roles for men and women and urges prayer for light before engagement. He says money, social standing, moral worth, and good looks help and are desirable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Dyer
Episcopalian
Philadelphia
Genuine vs counterfeit ambition in religion and youth
A brief note from Rev. L. R. Dyott of Portland Congregationalist Church argues that ambition divides into genuine and counterfeit forms. He urges wisdom and religion to reject insincere aims and to guide the young toward authentic aspiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. L. R. Dyott
Portland
Ore
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Pierce
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Hostetter
Coucans & Cotogs
Tatler
Noah
Joe
Otel
Samuel Pitcher
Panphin
the Centaur Company
NEW_YORK
Castoria
Bears
Brander Matthews
the Tailor and Cutter
Carlyle
Art Post Card Club
Jackson St
Topeka
Kansas
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Voce
Rae Munyon
Jefferson Streets
Philadia
Flamn
Saskatchewan
Mequobean
Alberta
Ottawa
W. BH. Rogers
Ninth St
Kansas City, MO
A. Ge
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Epeeder
Ana
W. L. Douglas
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