Swamp Root testimonial letter from 1908
Mrs Albert Sterner of Cresson Michigan testifies to kidney and bladder relief after using Dr Kilmer Swamp Root. She claims a sample bottle led to full health improvement and recommends the remedy to others. The affidavit is sworn before J P Moyer on September 15 1908.
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Albert Sterner
Cresson
Ma Porenally
Mre
Prove What Swamp-Root Will Do For You Letter
A promotional letter invites Dr Kilmer Co readers in Binghamton New York to send for a sample bottle of Swamp Root and a booklet about kidneys and bladder. The Cheyenne Daily Leader is noted as the source and bottles are advertised in regular fifty cent and one dollar sizes at drug stores.
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Dr. Kilmer Co
Binehampton
N. Y
Cheyenne Daily Leader
State Arrivals Listing Mixed US Towns and Names
A long list shows arrivals and names across Wyoming towns including Laramie Rawlins Green River and Casper with many individuals and spouses. A Belgian bank official is accused of being short about 5 million dollars in disguise as an American.
Japanese students learn ambidextrous writing in class
Report notes that schools encourage using both hands for handwriting before typewriters became common. Journalists of the era observed this practice as a standard part of literacy training, highlighting skill and discipline in early modern education.
Woman credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Pentwater Michigan resident Mia Alice Daniina reports severe back pain and mobility loss a year ago. After taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she recovered strength and health. A Peoria Illinois woman also credits the remedy for relief from backaches headaches and fatigue after a week of use.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Pentwater
Mich
Lydie EB. Pinkham
Mia
Alice Daniina
R.F.D
Pentwater, Mich
Quits Jail In Moonlight Breakout At Windkill Jail
Oncar Loebel escaped a wooden jail with two by fours and iron bars using a case knife and a boot scrap, removing a board above the cell and bending bars to slip out under a moonlit sky. Officers were watching nearby as rumors of a delivery drifted through town. Authorities have not located the prisoner.
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Worland
Wye
Oncar Loebel
Charles George
Loebel
Anaby
Father Forgives Pair Who Elope to Butte
Ike Rice and Thuskte Farmer eloped from Wellington to Cheyenne and married in Ogden Utah before moving to Butte Montana. The girl is the daughter of William Farmer and the father relented after learning of the marriage, sending them home to Wellington.
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Butte
Ellington
Jan
Ike Rice
Rice
Acson
J. M. Rice
Welington
Rock Springs Man Returns Lost $1000 to Owner
Ed Gordon known as Trish Near the Wool Warehouse found a roll containing $1000 on the ground in Rock Springs Wyoming. He located the original owner, a Union Pacific Coal Company employee traveling from Reliance, who was frantic to recover the money. Gordon kept the overalls he wore that morning as a memento of the fortunate find.
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Rock Springs
Wyo
Diogenes
Ed Gordon
Trish
Gordon
Union Pacific Coal Company
Reliance
Rock Sprites
New Curtain and Steel Machine At Capitol Avenue Theater
Capitol Avenue theater unveils a new steel motion picture projector called the Monograph with an all metal housing and automatic shutter to contain fire. A luminous paint curtain enhances screen detail while an electric motor ensures steadier pictures and improved film service for patrons.
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Ita Poliey
Capitol Avenue
Suffragettes vow guerilla war over ballot
London January 27. After the cabinet pulled the franchise bill, Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst vowed militant action against the government. She urged supporters to strike and threatened to attack shopfronts as women prepare to risk their lives for suffrage.
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London
Aarbeline Pankhurst
Teader
House of Commons
Asquith
Carnegie trouble marker in U S Steel history evidence
In New York on January 27 government witnesses argued Andrew Carnegie provoked anti trust action by the United States Steel Corp. The testimony cited Carnegie as key in dissolving steel rail pools and claimed his refusal to honor agreements led to Carnegie Steel’s takeover. Walter Scranton testified about pools pre consolidation and Carnegie’s role.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie Steel Company
United States Steel Corporation
Walter Scranton
Lackawanna Steel Company
Carnegie
London Hotel Gains Fame Through He Onfons
The London hotel rises in prominence after a notable event linked to He Onfons. Visitors discuss its distinctive ambiance and notable guests, drawing regional attention to the property.
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London
He Onfons
Amart
Rebels Concentrate Forces Near Guadaloupe
American troops are on alert as rebel units under General Inos Salazar mass near Guadaloupe. The rebel army reportedly numbers around 600 men under direct command while border activity spurs U.S. military readiness and a novel motorcycle courier system speeds message transmission along the lines. Peace talks reportedly near a conference site and the selection of federal and rebel commissioners.
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EL Paso
Texas
Guadaloupe
Inos Salazar
United States
Steever
Jones’ Body Repatriated to Naval Academy Crypt
The body of John Paul Jones, famed as the father of the American navy, was returned from a century abroad and laid to rest Sunday in the crypt of the Naval Academy chapel in Annapolis Maryland.
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Annapolis
John Paul Jones
Naval Academy
Poor Methods of Preparing and Marketing Deprive Poultrymen
Poultry products form a major farm crop with large markets yet profits are reduced by poor preparation and marketing. Improved methods can raise returns through uniform goods and better disposal. The article urges studying market timing and transport to reach the best markets with properly packed products.
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F. H. Stoneburn
Ucts
Sage Tea Darkens Faded Gray Hair With Home Remedy
A historic note describes using sage tea with sulfur to restore faded gray hair to a natural dark color. The guide claims the remedy darkens, adds gloss, and hides dull or streaked appearances, with home-brewing tips and a mention of a ready-made product priced around ten cents.
Rear Calves on Skimmilk and Economic Beef Rearing
The article discusses applying economic methods to beef production with emphasis on skimmilk fed calves as feeders. It notes the need to maximize annual cow revenue in intensive systems, contrasts dam-suckled pedigreed calves with cheaper pall method rearing, and stresses proper feed, management, and supplementation for success.
Method of Feeding Swine
A handy ewill barrel fed directly into a trough uses a bored plug in the barrel bottom operated by a broom handle. Swill made from ground feed is stirred and released by pulling the plug, feeding pigs with minimal handling. The trough length is flexible.
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Iowa
Missouri farmer sells mules from a breeding dam
A Missouri farmer sold a two year old and a three year old mule for 48 dollars. The dam was a nine year old mare with a smooth build who had been disabled for hard work by barbed wire accident. She is likely to remain a good breeder for several years. The story hints farmers may find a path to profit through careful breeding.
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Missouri
Agricultural guidelines for livestock care and breeding
The text advises on managing hogs, horses, sheep, and mules, stressing ventilation, sanitary barns, and early maturity. It warns against crowded Angora goats and unscrupulous breeders, advocates silage in moderation for brood mares, windproof housing, and careful stock selection focusing on temperament and energy.
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Angora Poate
Lucy
Marking Arrival of Age in a Folklore Voice
A reflective speaker insists aging changes perception and future resilience. He notes that once truly old, no matter how long he lives after a turning point, he never gets older. The narrator invokes a wary cousin and a wealth of vernacular imagery to mark the moment.
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Thor
Girl’s Definition of Good Taste in Boston Visit
An 18 year old Beth travels to Boston to seek culture and share her impressions after an art gallery visit. She quips that she may not know criticism but would like a critic to identify what nice people can hear and like.
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Woman's Home Companion
Beth
Boston
Nest Found Inside Canary Banana Bunch in Scotland
Fruiterer Misa McHame of Stranraer, Wigtown, Scotland, discovered a tiny bird nest built between canary bananas on a stalk. The nest housed two small white eyes, was made of dried erase, and lined with soft gallows material.
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Misa McHame
Fruiterer
Stranraer
Wigtown
Scotland
Not What She Meant At The Social Card Night
The host sparked a stir at a simple social function by announcing that they would start once everyone was made up. The remark caused ladies to glance at each other and touch their faces as if posing for pictures.
Power of Kindness in Human Feeling
The text extols kindness as a powerful, generous force. It argues that the most successful people are those who show consideration and sympathy, though some may call such sentimentality. Wise minds will credit kindness as philosophical in nature.
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Joseph Parker
Adversity Makes Cha a Smooth Sea
Quote attributed to Maryatt noting that adversity tests a person like a storm on the ocean, awakening faculties and prompting invention prudence skill and fortitude in the voyager.
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Maryatt
Cruel Answer Demonstrates Reflected Vanity
A scene unfolds with Les and Mrs Juatwed presenting three mirrors for a triple self view. A wagging response from her husband ends in a judge’s quip about her popularity with herself.
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Les
Welcome Changes Farm Note in Corntessel Dialogue
A Washington Star exchange contrasts old and new farming methods. Corntessel notes a shift toward relying on borrowed money, calling it misfortune to owe rather than fortune to borrow. The informal dialogue highlights changing attitudes among farmers toward financial risk.
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Farmer Corntessel
Washington Star
Right Principles Endure Through Setbacks and Victory
A reflection on steadfast adherence to right principles. The man with firm ethics endures losses and uncertain moments, values true friends, and wrestles with doubt, but over time his principled path yields a lasting victory.
Duties That Enrich Through Dull Duties
A reflective quote from C H Morrison on everyday duties: true enrichment comes from embracing the ordinary tasks that shape daily life. The remark argues that even stirring lives fail without awakening to the value of routine work.
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C, H, Morrison
Willie and Uncle John dialogue on choosing one’s path
A short exchange features Willie and Uncle John discussing identity and desire. Willie expresses a wish to always have his own way, while Uncle John prompts him toward self-determination.
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John
Willie
Mistaken Identity in a Domestic Moment
A humorous domestic vignette shows Mrs Henpeck ordering the dog to lie down while her husband hurries in calling his sweet wife. The odd exchange highlights a lighthearted misunderstanding within a home setting.
Where They Stand
A brief quotation reflects on conservatives misjudging real possibilities and goods, warning some men see only limitations rather than opportunities.
Dignity in the Eye of Heaven Reflected in Meredith Quote
A poetic reflection notes the speaker’s sense of dignity as they walk through life. The line emphasizes inner worth and personal resolve without external validation.
Muddled Dialogue in Stray Excerpt Sparks Curiosity
A fragmented OCR line shows garbled speech about seeking a social contact and mentions a stranger and indome. The readable text provides no clear event, names, or setting, leaving interpretation to context.
Optimist Sees Price Reductions Through Trust
A noted optimist argues that voluntary price cuts can arise from trust and cooperation. The stance contrasts with forced or regulatory reductions, urging market participants to seek mutual concessions and long term stability.
Jamaica Exports 61 Percent To United States Report
Jamaica exports show 61 percent of shipments heading to the United States, according to the latest trade data. The share highlights the United States as Jamaica's dominant export market amid shifting regional demand.
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United States
Jamaica
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