Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed
A Minneapolis reader lauds Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relieving female troubles and restoring health after three months. The letter promotes unsolicited testimonials and invites women to write for confidential advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Lydia E. Pinkham
John G. Moldan
Second St
North
Mrrs. Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Universal English Surpasses French in Diplomacy Says Essay
A historical note argues English now dominates global discourse as it absorbs many tongues created by conquest and travel. The piece asserts English, in effect, is becoming a universal language and even supplants French in diplomacy. Puogish is described as the real Esperanto in this view.
Skin eruption cured after two weeks treatment
A mother from Winchester Tennessee reports her daughter's chronic itchy skin eruption beginning at two and a half, failing two doctors, improved after using Cuticura Remedies for two weeks, and has remained clear since February. The testimonial includes the date September 22, 1908, and notes the product by Wotter Ding & Chem. Corp.
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R. R. Whitaker
Winchester
Tenn
Taft Enjoys A Large Party In Cincinnati Elevator
A jovial Cincinnati elevator scene features a gentleman remarking on fatigue and the elevator boy replying that he has been preparing a large party as Mr. Taft exits at the ninth floor.
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Johhny
Cincinnati
Jocosely
Mr. Taft
Hatchet-Boy Lee Song Chooses a Different Path
Lee Song, feared hatchet-man of the Liu Kwen Tong, travels with a small boy Jing after balking at killing Billy Wing. He abandons the private murder plan, spares Billy, and abducts Jing, finding unexpected tenderness as the journey ends in Mott Street with a changed heart.
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Lee Song
Lee
Liu Kwen Tong
Tong
Billy Wing
Billy
Jing
Song
Canton
Jlay Jing
Mott Street
Proved an Alibi at Elegant Boarding House
In a boarding house described as a refined residence, Jenkins notices a long hair in a served soup. The waitress protests, claiming the hair cannot be hers and that she has not brushed her hair since yesterday, while the incident suggests possible mischief at the dining scene.
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Jenkins
Lincoln Ancestors Traced to Samuel Lincoln in England
Lincoln’s lineage is traced to Samuel Lincoln of Norwich England who sailed to America and settled in Hingham Massachusetts in 1638. Some Quaker descendants moved to Rockingham County Virginia before the president’s grandfather moved to Kentucky. Thomas Lincoln, the president’s father, was a carpenter.
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Lincoln
Samuel Lincoln
Norwich
England
Amelia
Hingham
Mass
Rockingham County
Virginia
Kentudy
Thomas Lincoln
Early Railroads Opened With Friendly Hat Signaling
In the Hudson era tale, Hartford & New Haven and Boston & Providence railways opened in the early NY, NH system. A farmer outside Providence agreed to allow tracks through his farm if trains would stop for him by him waving his hat, a practice that faded as railroads grew wealthier and control shifted to new managers.
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Hartford & New Hlaven
Boston & Providence
N.Y
N. H
Ryars
Supt
Davidson
Wallingford
Conn
Henry C. White
Galesville
Meriden
Penny mix up at Sunday school causes daughter’s gum plan
Four year old Eleanor kept pennies meant for Jesus after Sunday school. Her mother asked why she did not give them to the teacher. Eleanor replied the teacher said the money was for Jesus and she planned to keep her own for gum.
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Eleanor
Jesus
Marine Eye Remedy Co. advertised relief for eye pain
An illustrated eye book ad from the Marine Eye Remedy Co of Chicago promotes a remedy claiming to cure aching voids and headaches with products for red weak weary watery eyes. It highlights relief by experienced physicians and notes availability at Druggists.
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Inte
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
The Truth About Paunchius Pilate Name Origin
In a Sunday school exchange, young Ephr’m asks why Pontius Pilate bears a curious name. The teacher explains Paunchius Pilate was nicknamed for his generous proportions, presenting a playful etymology in a folksy tone.
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Paunchius
Ephr
Huecome Pontius Pilate
Paunchius Pilate
Violent conversation cited in cross language joke
A brief exchange notes a brother dislocating his arm while talking on the telephone and a Frenchman remarking on a violent gesture. The terse dialogue highlights humor in linguistic miscommunication.
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Monsieur
True Sport Keeper to Friend of the Family Quip
A regional quip from a Punch excerpt urges quick action if a fox is seen. The speaker asks the keeper to shoot the animal and yell Arrington wounded bird so the burying can be done unseen. The note mixes rural humor with a mock plan to cover the deed.
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Arrington
Piles Cure Claim With Pazo Gintment Guarantee
An advertisement promises cure for piles in 6 to 14 days using Pazo Gintment with an 8 guaranteed claim and money back if not cured. The copy emphasizes relief from itching burning and bleeding with a refund option.
Hero of Forest Fire Retired
Jim Root, 73, oldest engineer on the Northern Pacific line, laid off but to draw pay as if still running. He earned fame five years ago for guiding a train from Hinckley to safety as forests burned, with crew dousing flames and cramming water on the engine to preserve passenger lives.
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Jim” Root
Northern Pacific Railway
Root
Hinckley
Wis
Duluth
St. Paul
Skunk’ Creek
Hello Hen Delights Beacon Falls Neighbors
Henry Johnson of Beacon Falls owns a white hen that reportedly says Hello like a trained parrot causing some neighbors to claim the bird bewitched.
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Henry Johnson
Beacon Falls
Rail washout leaves tracks hanging over deep ravine
A cloudburst near Telluride California swept away supporting work for railroad tracks leaving rails suspended high above a gulch. Nearly 200 feet of track hung over the ravine until a timely discovery of the washout prevented a Denver and Rio Grande train from plunging into the gulch.
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Telluride
Cal
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Peter Eat
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Rapleigh
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Bey
Carters
Pilla
Guarat
Western Canada
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Western
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Chas. Pilling
Grand Forks
Neeth Dalsta
Virginia Farms and Homes
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Fargo Tannery
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