Swamp Root Endorsement from Tecumseh Reader
A Tecumseh resident lauds Dr Kilmer Swamp Root for kidney relief after other medicines failed. The letter, sworn by a notary, urges others to prove Swamp Root’s benefits and mentions available bottle sizes at local drug stores. It lists SMITH DRUG COMPANY as the source and invites readers to request a sample and booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira
BE. B. Tingle
Tecumseh
Nebr
C. G. Smith
Tingle
Smith Drug Company
Dr. Kilmer Co
Binghampton
N. Y
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Edison Sees Talkies End of Legitimate Stage
New York Jan 7 Thomas A Edison says his talking motion picture machine the kigetophone will end the present stage era. He argues audiences will favor cheap talkies over $2 theater nights and that performances can run with synchronized sound and even hand colored film. Edison predicts operas and plays could be seen for ten cents, transforming American amusements and reducing barnstorming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas A. Edison
Exman
Edson
Edison
Brooklyn
Gmail
Metropolitan Opera Company
Nat Atures
United States
Adlaon
Edison on Inventors and the Future of Theater
Edison discusses the economics of invention and the public good. He predicts centralized studios in New York employing actors year round and suggests authors and financiers will benefit as motion picture and stage work evolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison
Wan
New York
Artful Publicity Agents Are New York Suffragists
A New York rehearsal features thirteen young men and twelve young women in a suffrage campaign dance at the Seventy-first regiment armory. Miss Eliza Morris coaches them as they prepare for a Women’s Political Union ball, with a Franco-Russian duet to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Seventy-first Regiment Armory
Wost Fifty-ninth Street
Jane
Eliza Morris
Ania
Morris
Wadleigh High School
Louis H. Chalif
Margaret Stanton Lawrence
Harriet Stanton
Blatch
Teachers’ College
Miss Morris
Beauty Doctor Consultant Reveals Leaky Brain Box
A sharp remark targets a man who seeks cosmetic medical advice, accusing him of a faulty, leaking brain. The line underscores disdainful humor about vanity and judgment in public discourse.
Wild animals and snakes killed in India in 1911 and 1910
A summary from Simla reports 1911 wild animal and snake destruction in India with 25,340 big game killed, 172,000 snakes destroyed, 1,947 human deaths from wildlife, and 24,264 snake fatalities, noting government rewards boosted removals and variable cures from Bir-Lande Hrunton lancette use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simla
India
Bombay Presidency
United Provinces
Bengal
Assam
Classy Bouts In Store For Local Sports
The Fort Russell carnival features five fast bouts totaling thirty rounds under Captain Wilson 11th Infantry. Frank Peters referee, 11th Infantry band between fights, main event Jacobson vs Booth a twelve round grudge match likely to end in knockout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Russell
Wilson
11Th Infantry
Moasie
Frank Peters
Peters
Jacobson
Booth
Bowt
Bell
11Th Accor
Barend
Ith Infantry
Fillmore
Hospital Corps
Rowe
Nationals Chief Stallings Prepares Camp Cast in Athena
Sports graphs report manager George T. Stallings of the Boston Nationals will prepare for spring training in Athena Georgia starting March 1 with a strong catcher lineup. Johnny Kilg is noted but not key to the plan while Gil Roiden remains as backstop for the Braves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Stallings
Boston Nationals
Athena
Johnny Kilag
Dom
Braves Jr
Gil Rariden
Wring
Reading Tri-State taps two catchers for 1919 workouts
The article notes two middle men for 1919 workouts from Medford Indiana and Columbus Ohio. It also mentions Ty Cobb batting .400 last season and hints at Johnny Kling considering investing in a war league franchise. Also discusses Federation of American Motorcyclists convention sites and a possible Denver bid with a Kansas City to Denver tour and a 75 to 100 mile daily schedule plus a road race plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rariden
Medford
Ind
Harry Cowdy
Columbus, O
Federation of American Motorcyclists
Hica
Denver
West
Kansas City
Santa Fe
Golden Belt
Baseball Gossip and Contract Talks From The National Meeting
The piece notes Joe Birmingham and Harry Davis left pitching options, Harry Camnitz signs with Louisville, and George Stovall optimistic about his young squad finishing in the first division. Napoleon Lajoie faces a possible salary cut to about 7500 with Cleveland after drawing 15000 previously, as Birmingham notes a dip in his fielding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Birmingham
Harry Davis
Napal
Napoleon Lajolie
Lajoie
Cleveland
Birmingham
Syrup of Figs Promoted As Gentle Children's Remedy
A nostalgic health ad urges parents to avoid harsh castor oil and calomel and instead use Syrup of Figs with Senna. It claims the product cleanses the bowels, sweetens the stomach, and activates the liver, promising quick relief for stomach upset, feverishness, and loss of appetite in children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Pig Syrup Co
Unlucky Thoney Faces Baseball Odds And Rumors
Across sports notes, Schang may be sold to the Highlanders for $3,000 with Connie Mack’s group ready to move him. Stallings calls Schang the best young backstop he has managed. Also mentioned are racing plans for Baden and Springfield Grand Circuit bids, trainer changes, and August Belmont’s stable earnings on English turf. Jack Thoney is spotlighted as baseball’s unluckiest man despite a sunny spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Mack
Lapp
Thomas
Egan
Schang
George Stallings
Jack Thoney
Jersey City
Gelf
Needlessly Loud Streets and Civic Apathy
A editorial plea argues against excessive street noise and urban din. It criticizes brick and granite roadways for noise, urges quieter materials, condemns intrusive wartime bans on everyday speech, and laments citizens distracted by personal affairs from city welfare and progress.
Fragmentary line hints at lively racket culture and revelry
The readable fragment suggests a scene of sustained festivity and energetic sports or social activity. It mentions reveling in racket and a philosophy of "whooping it up" throughout an era or setting.
Flight observer killed as Bulgarian plane is shot down
Lieutenant Popoff of the Bulgarian forces died when his aeroplane was hit by Turkish fire near Adrianople while he observed troop dispositions. The incident, noted by the Pittsburg Dispatch, suggests how ordinary field guns could repel aeroplane bomb attacks and hints at longer range weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrianople
Popoff
Pittsburg
Europa
Devia
Strange Names In Baptismal Font In British Guinea
Clergymen report unusual child names given to native converts in British Guinea. Among examples are Nannie Bellona John Pantaloon and Frank Locust. Even more striking are Whisky Emmanuel and Seriatim ad Valorem in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Guinea
Nannie Bellona
John Pantaloon
Frank Locust
Wyoming Divorce Notice in Belcher Case
John G. Belcher of Colorado is notified of Jennie B. Belcher's divorce petition in Laramie County Wyoming District Court. He must answer by March 10 1918 else the petition is deemed true and a judgment issued. Clerk T J Fisher and attorney S R appear for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Belcher
Leader Publishing stockholders meeting notice 1913
Notler 46 notifies stockholders of Leader Publishing annual meeting to elect directors for the coming year and to transact other business. The meeting will be at the company's office in Cheyenne Wyoming on January 15 1913 at four o'clock in the afternoon. John D Clark president. January 4 14
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hunter
Bresnahen Block
Cheyenne
Wyo
Annual Meeting Notice for The Mine Owners Association
Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the members of The Mine Owners Association of Wyoming will be held to elect directors. The ballot will determine leadership and governance for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Colo
la Bareby Alven
Mine Owners Association
Wyoming
Direo
Sheriff Sale Notice in Cheyenne Wyoming
The sheriff will sell attached goods and merchandise including wines, bitters, liqueurs, cigars and whiskey bottles at 10 a.m. January 20 1913 in Cheyenne to satisfy a court judgment of $294.05 against Frank A Tilman. Frank B. Roach Sheriff of Laramie County Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Becker
Frank A. Tilman
Laramie County
Wyoming
West Seventeenth Street
Cheyenne
Frank B. Roach
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghampton, N. Y
SAKES
Optometrist
Niveth Jewelry and Optical Company
Cor. Capitol and
17Th St
Davia
Tual News Today
Ty Cobb
O'Connell
Johnny Kling
Harry Camnitz
Howard Camnitz
The
Pirates
Louisville Colonels
George Stovall
Leason
Fred Tenney
Waldorf
Tenney
Jankety
North Star Mills
Olson
Athletics
Buffalo
Highlanders
Philadelphia
Baden
Springfield
Eleanor G
Zarrine
Frank Colby
Herman
Charley Valentine
Ben White
Milas Sarah Gibson
Fast
Belmonts
T. J. Fisher
District Court
Plain
Sar
D. D. Woodruff
A. T. Hale
W. 17Th St
Modesto & Pipitone
Capitol Ave
Meraia
Cagara
Tomacco
Concha
Sam Broncha
Bddy Street
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