Gillespie Wins Nomination After Coin Toss
Congressman Gillespie of Texas went to Congress for the first time after a coin toss resolved a deadlock among three candidates. After thousands of ballots, the third candidate was eliminated on the first toss and Gillespie won the second toss securing the nomination.
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Rivals Use Race Mixing to Speed Pennsylvania Tunnel Work
Contractors digging the Pennsylvania tunnel race each other by pairing workers of different ethnic groups. A Pole is stationed with an Italian then an Irish worker and a Black man, creating race pride that drives faster progress and opens a large hole in the rock wall ahead.
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Dialogue on Integrity Between Cynicus and Americans
A brief exchange lauds commercial integrity and honesty as essential values. Cynicus concedes respect for these ideals and urges moving forward. The lines reflect a metropolitan public discourse on ethics and progress.
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Child Truth and Quiet Conscience Parable
A reflective saying notes that a child often tells truths as adults lie at times and that a quiet conscience resembles peaceful sleep, suggesting moral honesty and inner calm govern behavior.
Portable hair drying cage with electric lamp heats damp hair
Two English inventors showcase a metal cage device using a heated lamp to dry hair quickly without singeing. The unit hangs as a cage with a coil spring inside and a handle for operation while the hair rests over the cage. Foot and bed warmer use replaces the handle with a carrier. The piece also notes University of Michigan President Angell lamenting football injuries and a humorous melodrama line.
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University of Michigan
Scissors Sharpener Ensures Uniform Edge Angle
A Pennsylvanian inventor patent uses a back and forth file mounted in a holder to fit over scissors blades. The device guarantees consistent edge angle, supports steady blade positioning, and includes a screw driver extension for loosening screws as needed.
Spreading Rails and Derailments Questioned by Railway Age
The Railway Age argues that spreading rails is an unscientific cause of railway accidents. It notes derailments usually reveal overturning, bad joints, or other recognized causes. The piece criticizes railway engineers for using the term without cause.
Timbering Work at Char ing Cross Roof Repair
Engineers face a big timbering job to support the Char ing Cross station roof after a disaster. Tall timber towers rising 80 feet over areas of 25 by 10 feet carry the weight while repairs proceed day and night.
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Cure Found for 35 Years of Psoriasis Using Cuticura
W M Chidester of Hutchinson Kansas reports a long battle with psoriasis that covered his body and scalp. After using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent for thirty days he says he was completely cured and believes permanently. The ad states his skin cleared with scales cracking and bleeding ending after treatment five years prior.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Charcoal Burner Rewarded Duke Title Origin Story
An ancestral charcoal burner of the Duke of Teck supposedly guided a German emperor in exile to a silver mine. With the emperor’s return to power, aided by the wealth, the charcoal burner was elevated to duke.
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Teck
Specialist Dr J H Rindlaub Opens Eye Ear Nose Clinic
Dr J H Rindlaub, noted specialist in eye, ear, nose and throat, operates a clinic in Fargo North Dakota offering comprehensive otolaryngology and vision care to the community.
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Boston Teacher Honored With Year’s Leave on Half Pay
Boston School Committee rewards Miss Clara Doane after fifty seven years in public schools with a one year leave of absence on half pay.
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Noticing Men Who Interfere In Women’s Affairs Hall of Fame
The remark applauds men who boldly intervene in women’s matters and avoid censure, suggesting such men deserve recognition in a Hall of Fame.
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Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promoted For Female Ailments
An advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a universal remedy for backache and "the blues" in women. It cites testimonials from Mrs. Holmes and Mrs. Cottely praising relief from backaches, headaches, and menstrual pain, claiming the remedy cures irregular or painful periods and related symptoms.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Emma Cottely
East 12Th Street
New York City
Lydia I. Pinkham
Free Advice to Women from Mrs Pinkham
A long standing appeal invites women to write to Mrs Pinkham for guidance on health symptoms. It notes Pinkham as Lydia B Pinkham’s daughter in law and recalls her late husband’s mother’s work, offering free, cheerful help for twenty five years.
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