Life saved by friend's advice ends kidney trouble
A Cartersville Georgia man recounts suffering appendicitis and kidney disease after surgery. He credits Dr Kilmer Swamp Root with a complete cure after three months use and endorses the remedy strongly, dated July 12 1909 before a notary.
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Dr. Kilmer
Kilmer Company Ad Promotes Swamp-Root Sample
An advertisement for Kilmer & Co from Binghamton New York touts Swamp Root as a kidney and bladder remedy. It invites readers to send for a free sample and a booklet, noting paper mention and drugstore availability with price options of fifty cents and one dollar.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Irish cabby wooes traveler in Dublin jaunting car tale
A returning visitor from Ireland recounts an encounter with a Dublin cabman. She aims to tour the city by jaunting car and asks to hire him for the day. He responds with a compliment, saying he wishes it could be for life.
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Pat
Ireland
Dublin
Beauty
A Sandwich Filling With Cream Cheese and Snappy Cheese
A simple spread blends equal parts cream cheese and snappy cheese with French dressing to a smooth paste. Stir in chopped red peppers or olives, making a very creamy filling about a quarter inch thick for serving on salted wafers or brown and rye bread.
Big Dogs in Demand in Fashion Shift
In a New York Weekly exchange, Mrs De Style notes big dogs are rising in popularity to deter theft, while country cousin small dogs are fading. The dialogue highlights a shift toward larger breeds as a security trend.
Right Path Found After Giving Up Coffee
In 1890 I started coffee and suffered palpitations headaches kidney trouble and stomach distress. After stopping coffee and using Postum my nerves cleared appetite returned and heart function improved with no medicines needed.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
If the Pastor Falls Down
A commentary on the varied duties of a minister and how a church should spot weaknesses. It urges watching for a pastor’s weak sides and assigns church members to compensate through organization, outreach, and active involvement to keep the church growing.
Must Pay For Everything Says Bishop Fallows
The bishop argues that while not every man has a price, ambition can buy outcomes. Fame demands plans, research, adventure, and toil as the price, with virtue and service to God carrying a value beyond arithmetic. He cites Washington as an example of duty above reward.
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Washington
Samuel Fallows
Reformed Episcopalian
Chicago
Faith Without Works and Church Responsibility
The Rev. J. M. Wilson of Chicago questions church accountability citing faith without works as dead. He asks if the church can blame its message rejection when members assist Dr. Jeky and Mr. Hyce.
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Church
Jeky
Mr. Hyce
J. M. Wilson
Governor warns lax enforcement in Wyandotte
Gov Stubbs told about 5,000 at the Merchants and Manufacturers fair that prohibitory and other laws are not strictly enforced in Wyandotte county. He met police chief H. T. Zimmer at the Hotel Grand with prosecutor Joseph Taggart, who vowed to prosecute. the governor pledged a thorough inquiry into past lax enforcement.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Stubbs
Wyandotte County
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Fair
H. T. Zimmer
Hotel Grand
Joseph Taggart
Mr. Taggart
Rat Invasion Prompts Fort Leavenworth Action
Millions of rats have invaded Fort Leavenworth after banning dogs and cats. Officials plan coordinated measures including organized rat hunts, trapping, and closing holes as they attempt to eradicate the pest. The post faces a major, possibly unprecedented, cleanup effort with all personnel expected to help.
ALFONSE AND GASTON IN IOLA
Petitions circulate to pardon Rev Hood Line, convicted of immoral conduct, with friends arguing for mercy. Mayor Bollinger declines full pardon, offering mercy only via parole if the police judge and Judge Smeltzer approve, but the judge will not parole him.
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Iola
Kansas
Hood
Ella Reege
Reese
Bollinger
D. B. D. Smeltzer
Mr. Line
Mule Kicks Kansas Farmer to Death in Junction City
Horace Winters, a Junction City farmer, died from injuries after a mule kicked him in the stomach while he was harnessing the animal. The mule acted up as the collar was being put on, and Winters slapped the mule, turning as the kick struck.
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Kansan
Junction City
Kansas
Horace Winters
Mr. Winters
Madero Attacked by Mob on Vera Cruz Arrival
Francisco I. Madero, Progresive party candidate for president, was mobbed on arriving in Vera Cruz Mexico. He was crowded and hustled until enraged. stones were thrown and several bystanders were injured.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico
Francisco I. Madero
Progressive Party
Factory Accident Claims Wichita Girl
In Wichita Kansas Bessie Seder age 17 an employee of Western Biscuit Company factory died after a weight fell on her in the basement during a flood. She was struck while leaning over a shaft and the fall fractured her neck. Several workers watched the flooded freight elevator shafts.
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Kansas
Wichita
Bessie Seder
Western Biscuit Company
Miss Seder
Track work on Midland Valley extension toward Wichita ends soon
Track laying from Arkansas City toward Wichita is nearing completion with a plan to open traffic by the end of September as crews push the Midland Valley extension to finish the line.
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Kansas Road
Wichita
Kansas
Midland Valley
Arkansas City
Dakota Claims for Kaneans
In Minot North Dakota W P King of Leavenworth drew claim No 1725 and Homer Fisher of Thayer drew claim No 1827 at the opening of the Fort Berthold Indian reservation.
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Dakota
Minot
North Dakota
Fort Berthold
W. P. King
Leavenworth
Homer Fisher
Thayer
Hen Lays Triple Egg Found On Johnson County Farm
A Plymouth Rock hen on J. A. Bushler’s Johnson county farm laid a triple egg complete with shell and a visible eye in its skin exterior, discovered by local residents and noted in county farm reports.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
J. A. Bushler
Johnson County
Four Black Hands criminals released from federal prison
Four Black Hand criminals who served 13 months of a two year sentence have been released from the Leavenworth federal prison. They were convicted of extorting money from Italian compatriots.
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Leavenworth
Kansas
Truth and lies in a boy’s sharp lesson
A teacher vows to tell the truth always and a boy challenges the idea with a curling family tale. He jokes that if the teacher were his father he would face a severe consequence for truth telling about Aunt Eliza's visit. The scene ends with the boy reflecting on the value of honesty.
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Eliza
It Was De Second Time Aboard a Sleeper
A New York to Cleveland sleeper passenger awoke to find a black shoe under his berth and a brown shoe in another spot. The porter, puzzled, repeated the morning mishap in a comic exchange. The passenger calls attention to the error, voice rising at the end.
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Metropolitan Magazine
Turning the Tables from a Domestic Crisis
A memoir fragment recalls hiring a temporary helper described as a cornfield darky who, despite stereotypes, smiles and learns. She watches a family with kittens and responds that she is a cat and dog pet, reflecting language of the period.
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Lippincott’s
Jack proposes to May Prettyman in newspaper excerpt
Jack tells Jennie he will marry May Prettyman. Jennie reveals May asked her to be bridesmaid last month, per the Catholic Standard and Times.
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May Prettyman
Catholic Standard and Times
Train traffic mystery in town blamed on carrier
The Stranger notes Hank Hayrick village postmaster says ten trains serve the town daily and questions how many actually depart, hinting at sparse service or irregular schedules.
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Hank Hayrick
Resinol touted as safe remedy for many skin troubles
An anonymous testimonial praises Resinol Ointment and Soap for curing a years long facial eruption. The ad claims Resinol is harmless without lead or mercury and suitable for children, offering ointment in 50 cent and one dollar sizes and a medicated soap for cleansing and prevention.
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Opal Lilley
Camp Creek
W. Va
Resinol Chemical Co
Baltimore
Converted farmer proclaims change at Thanksgiving table
A New England farmer famed for a fierce temper converts per St. Louis Republic. A month later at a family Thanksgiving dinner he extols his new faith and benevolence, then asks his wife for confirmation. She breaks the mood with a single reminder about a past bite.
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New England
St. Louis Republic
Jane
Jerome
Castoria Advert Promotes Safe Remedy for Children
Parents urged to examine every bottle of Castoria for safety and trust. The ad highlights Castoria as a reliable remedy used for over 30 years and notes that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
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Fletcher
Not Much of a Water User
Hewitt Greuet spends money like water amid cross accusations and a running gag about Freely spending resources.
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Hewitt—Gruet
Jewett
Allen's Foot-Ease Antiseptic Powder Ad
Ask for Allen's Foot Ease to shake into shoes for corns bunions ingrowing nails swollen feet blisters and callous spots. Se id everywhere 2c. Free sample. Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy NY.
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Allen
Reeves
Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Inspiring Thought on Value and Helping Others
A concise reflection on human worth and the need to feel valued. The speaker notes that feeling needed drives meaningful effort and highlights the power of acknowledged help from others.
Hamlins Wizard Oil Promoted as Pain Relief
Advertisers claim rheumatism neuralgia and sore throat will not share a roof with Hamlins Wizard Oil described as the world’s best liniment for relief of all pain.
No man is base who does a true word Henry Giles quote
A compact quotation from Henry Giles asserting that true action aligns with truth, praising integrity and moral courage above all. The line stands as a moral maxim rather than a news item.
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Henry Giles
Dean's Kidney Pills End Kidney Troubles Claims
One man reports relief from backache dizziness and swelling after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He says hot flashes bloating and fatigue disappeared and he gained weight. The ad urges readers to remember the Dean's name and buy from druggists or general stores, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Dean
Kidson
Neb
Dean’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Jagsby Leaves Tank Drama Cast
The report notes Jagsby exits the cast of the tank drama citing a desire to portray the tank itself. Production remains underway with replacements to be announced.
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Jagsby
Tank
Eldon Says Practice What You Preach Yet Keep Preaching
Eldon urges consistency between words and deeds while affirming ongoing preaching. He emphasizes maintaining message delivery even when personal adherence wavers. The remark frames guidance as a steady mission.
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Eldon
Not What She Expected
A dialogue snippet centers on Miss Millie and a man asking about cousin Erna's finances for marriage. The exchange hints at family relations and financial readiness within a social setting.
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Millie
Erna
Usk
Contagious Smiles Brighten Day with Jack Nearby
Conversation notes reference Nan and Fan discussing mood after Jack's presence. They describe his smile as infectious and contagious, implying positivity spreads through their interaction. The tone remains light and affectionate.
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Nan
Jack
Silence Breaks in a Bitter Domestic Moment
A tense exchange unfolds as a husband begs his wife to listen to reason while she retorts that reason seems dumb, highlighting a strained confrontation and unanswered pleas for understanding.
Flattery Exchange Sued Over Breach Claim
A briefing exchange over a civil action centers on a dispute where one party claims 26000 dollars while another counters it at 10000 dollars. The dialogue frames the amount in dispute as a point of flattery rather than substance.
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