Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound credited for cure
A Norristown woman writes of relief from female troubles after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad extols the remedy's thirty year history and invites others to seek medical guidance from Mrs Pinkham. Separate note describes natural gas ignition in a Missouri creek causing burning water and visible flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Tena V. Henry
Norristown
Jydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E.pinkhhawn
M. J. Deutsch
Building Material Trades Council
Washington St
Chicago
Perunna
Smoke density meter invention described by Edmund J Kunze
Edmund J Kunze proposes a smoke density meter using a brass tube and a rotating celluloid disk with four gray tints indicating smoke density levels. The observer aligns the tint with the smoke by rotating the disk and viewing through the tube to identify the closest match. A separate humorous anecdote about General Butler and James F Banks appears in the Washington Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund J. Kunze
Congress
James F. Banks
Boston
Benjamin Butler
Butler
Washington Herald
Lost items and curiosities from old notices and tales
A chaotic clipping recounts fragments about lost medicine and a girl’s examination, plus a long anecdote about Abernethy and a lightning photographed log. it ends with a testimonial praising Grape-Nuts for indigestion and health restoration after bad diet.
Hughes presses anti-race track bids as conflict widens
Governor Hughes vows to push anti gambling measures after his race track bill failed to reach a constitutional majority. He signals a nationwide campaign including Niagara Orleans district and a push for a special election to replace Senator Franchot. The situation grows tense as racing interests fight back and the Legislature prepares for a May 12 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
No .S
Hughes
Senate
Dellay
Niagara-Orleans
Franchot
Court of Appeals
Hughdas
Nisgare-Orleans
Toy Cate
Old Man Kills Girl Then Takes Life in Pittsburgh Suburb
Samuel L. Gardner, fifty nine, borough engineer and church leader, killed sixteen year old Dorothy Yost known as Dolly Bradney, a First Presbyterian Church singer in MeeKee's Rocks. Gardner shot himself, dying two hours later. The tragedy shocked Western Pennsylvania as neighbors described his jealousy of the girl's relationship with a younger suitor.
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Pittsburg
Dorothy Yost
First Presbyterian Church
MeeKee’s Rocks
Samuel L. Gardner
Gardner
Pennsylvania
Dolly” Bradney
William Bradney
Four Philadelphia Officers Held for Robbery Case
Policemen John W. Straub John Kelly Clement Luckenhill and A R Sitkens are held without bail for trial on charges of robbing business places and civilians. Harry Rothenberger a nineteen year old and W A Frost a plumber faced the case. two officers confessed complicity and stolen goods were recovered from their homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
John W. Straub
John Kelly
Clement M. Luckenhill
A. R. Sitkens
Harry Rothenberger
W. A. Frost
Farmers at Work and Ocean Subsidy Shelved
Farmers report more rain needed in the southwest as insects are present but not damaging crops. Market movement slows as farmers focus on field tasks. Ocean Mail Subsidy bill is tabled by the House Committee by an eight to seven vote.
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Michigan
House Committee On Post Offices
Washington, D. C
Chicago
Cox's Corner
Evesham
Allen Jones
John Banes
Jones
Banes
Baner
Perrin
Seu
Jfes
Ee Reed
Howe
Book Publishing House
Leonard St
N. XY
Gleanings From the Nation and World in Brief
News notices from the era span unemployment figures in the United States, Taft’s Chicago luncheons, rail policy in Canada, new war tech with 300 mule shells, and China’s strengthened Manchurian stance. Also covered are naval officer ambitions, steel-industry collaboration, coin collection to the American Numismatic Society, Haiti’s precautions, track betting controversy, insurer retrenchment, New York’s public works bids, European interest in U.S. decisions, and a grand circumnavigation interview.
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Taft
Chicago
Pekin
China
Manchurria
United States
Daniel Parish, Jr
American Numismatic Society
Public Service Commission
New York City
Fourth Avenue
America
Harbin
Thomas
Magdalena Bay
World
South America
Immigrants in Canada Feel Pinch of Poverty
A Washington dispatch reports Canadian officials placing ads in U S newspapers to lure American farmers with promising prospects in Canada. It notes rising hardship in Ontario and Toronto Shacktown with 750 families helped by relief funds and 3000 to 4000 unemployed, amid wage cuts in shipping and lumber camps as Canada plans for 1908 immigration and labor markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Washington, D. C
United States
Dominion
Edward Porritt
Our Lady of the Snows
Porritt
Ontario
Toronto
Umits
Globe
Shacktown
Lmits
Hense
St. J. Moore
St. Margaret's Church
House of Industry
England
Scotland
Chatham
Department of the Interior
Board of Trade
Associated Charities of
Trade Union Congress of Canada
Halifax
Abruzzi Wins King Assent to Betrothal with Elkins
Rome reports the Duke of the Abruzzi has overcome monarch objections to marrying Miss Katharine Elkins. The engagement is approved and the royal family will welcome Miss Elkins. The Duke met with the Queen Mother, the King, and the Queen amid a calm scene outside the palace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Elkins
Rome
Katharine Elkins
Abruzzi
Railway Conductor Helps Lady With Exit
A strolling elderly traveler asks which door to use as the ratfroyd train stops. The conductor replies any door since the car ends are both platforms. The clipping also promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and features assorted ads and quotations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat
Mrs I Mulzabaugh Recounts Kidney Pills Cure
A Duncan, Pennsylvania resident describes severe spring illness with kidney pain and sediment in urine. After using Dorn's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo she recovers fully, with the product sold for 40 cents a box. The note cites the ad as a testimonial and includes unrelated quotes about taxation and education from The Bits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alldeaters
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Real Estate Rent Conversation Cited in Star
A Washington Star quotation contrasts renting and buying. A mild man argues rent feels habit forming and buying means fixing up a home, with remarks on pride and repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Ridder Predicts Free Print Paper Measure in Congress
Herman Ridder asserts a free print paper measure will pass before this session ends. He claims sixty eight Republican representatives have pledged to vote for it, combining with the Democratic minority to secure an overwhelming majority. He says he holds written pledges from the sixty eight Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Ridder
Washington, D. C
World of Sport Favors Cambridge Oxford Race and Boxing Plans
The World of Sport notes Cambridge defeats Oxford by 2.5 lengths in the Thames ont race. Jim Flynn and Al Kauffman set for a 20 round San Francisco bout. Ramblers cash concerns affect yachting. St Louis eyes the Vanderbit Cup race near 2008. Alec Ross wins Pinehurst NCC open. NYAC gun team tops Fox EMM. England and Scotland draw 1 1 in Glasgow.
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Cambridge
Oxford
Thames
Jim” Flynn
al" Kauffman
San Francisco
St. Louis
Alec" Ross
Pinehurst
Ncc
Gunners
New York
Atlantic Fleet Sets New Records at Magdalena Bay
San Diego Cal The ships of the Atlantic fleet at target practice in Magdalena Bay beat all their former records. The naval collier Ajax arrived off port with Lieut-Commander G M W Bradshaw and Lieutenant J Dr White aboard to witness the exercises. White declined to disclose scores but said records had been broken.
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San Diego
Cal
Magdalena Bay
Ajax
G. MW. Bradshaw
J. Dr. White
Washington
White
Thexty
Noted Women in World Affairs and Society Circles
The report lists Amy Bernardy appointed to study Malian women and children. Geraldine Farrar named Laupertay court singer in Berlin. Anne Morgan and others push a national movement to aid working women. Princess von Bismarck’s widow dies in Berlin at eighty one. Japanese royalty gifts presented to Queen Victoria. headlines note women in Parliament pushing reform measures.
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Panaja
Panama
Amy Bernardy
Dochesa
Mariorcueh
Department of Health
St. Luke's Manpital
New York
Europe
Geraldine Farrar
Crain
Roosevelt
Atlanta
Curtes
Mies
Ndtian Burns
Ene
Shi
Kiniyoshi
Japan
Victoria
Spain
Order of the Crown
After Burbank and the Kentucky stock claims
A Southern railroad faced numerous claims after horses and cattle were killed along the line in Kentucky. An executive quip blamed locomotive accidents for improving stock, reflecting tensions in post‑administration era rail liability as discussed in Harper's Monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railroad
Une
Kentucky
Kenteks
Harper's Monthly
Unclear Narrative On Repeating Stories
A reflective note suggests audiences hear others' stories repeatedly as the speaker rises to tell another man's tale, with a caution that many listeners have heard it many times before.
Fragmented Dairy Ad Fragment Hints at Product Names
A garbled OCR fragment mentions dairy products including full cream and skim options. The legible bits reference pricing or product lines without clear context or complete items. No identifiable people or organizations are present.
Wheat Cotton and Corn Have Excellent Prospects
Outlook for 1998 remains abundant with steady demand and strong prices. Spring sowing conditions are favorable for wheat cotton and corn with minor crops starting in excellent fashion. Reports note robust agricultural prosperity despite financial market volatility and rising farm wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Trenton Senate Chaos Amid Open Primary Bill Debate
New Jersey state news details a crumbling Senate chamber during a session on the annual appropriation bill totaling 4,525,274.90 with a 792,060.32 supplemental. It notes open primary debates, salary increases for lawmakers, and a Belleville Newark annexation proposal while outlining separate local incidents and public notices across counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Che Vosges
Tovernay
Senta Cate
Ackerman
Assemys
Senate
Martin
Colgate
Mr. Clark
Belleville
Newark
House
Hinchliffe
Patere
Avis
Town on Ore Bearing Neck Moves Amid Ore Rich Era
The Sparta Mesaba Range area in Michigan is expected to relocate towns as ore under the surface prompts economical mining. Hibbing stands as a major ore hub on the old Lake Superior range, with mining pressures driving site shifts and new development. Dr William J Long told Brockton Mass audiences of Roosevelt nature tales in a crowded Congre gational Church.
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Beverly Board of Education
Inu
George Gilbert
Glassboro Sehans
Hag
Samiel
Beckett
Glasshorn Williamstown
Sey Brothers
Glassvoro
Messick
Gibbstorn M.E. Church
Leen
Chines LM
Pierce
Forractie Machine Works
Bridgeton
Major
Player
Tout McCue
Wefeh Canabaat
StrathuLeho Gondiets
Cardown
Eline
Tate
Apnaret Gilles
OI Desen
Sparta
Mesaba Range
Mich
McKinley
Hibbing
Lake Superior
Old Stnid
William J.long
Roosevelt
Brockton
Mass
Spells of Congting From Atwood Colorado Letter Writer
Spells of Congting quotes Mrs C E Long Atwood Colorado describing a three year old daughter with a four month cough and wheeze and noting Peruna as a effective remedy. A second letter from Paterson New Jersey author Janie Morrison praises Peruna and recommends saving two bottles for future use.
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C. E. Long
Atwood
Colorado
Janie Morrison
Mast
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Deer Creek
Allen County
Missouri
Belfast
London Standard
Abernethy
Aberhethy
Grand Magazine
Postum Qo
Battle
Vate
Tifie
St. Thomas
Foxhall P. Keeth
Eacg
Equiltable Life Assurance Society
THE
Gordon Nye
New York Evening Joureal
Toul
Hall
Tircularatree
Ful Carney & Co
Toledo
Drucgists, Ie
Womann
Florida
Olmsted
Leroy
Ruskin
John Inglesant
Toves
Orson
Sweden
Sheepshead Way Race Course
Pacific Fleet
Burbank
Duta
Dr. May
Alec Tee Mois
Pearl Street
Arendt
Sreaat
Bank of Furkatns
Tb Pug
E. A. Strout CO
Nassau St
N. Y
Waenst Hommnson Seye Water
Fivaty
DEANS
Ory
Lima
Cat
Ethaw
Churce
Wb Wong Jalan
Oh Yi
Kingston
Winetor
Alberta
London Board of Trade
Bute
Nora
Massachusetts
New Jersey
State News
Joseph McElroy
Elizabethport
Milken Steel Fowhdry
Staten Jaland
Elizabeth Port
William Monroe
Enbury Avenue
Asbury Park
Ocean Grove
Charles Bishop
Harrisonaville
Abe
Cribhhouse
Bishop
Harrisonvilo Sition
Ahre Town
Teller
Thor James Flyun
Moorestown
Tie Wate
Rone
Colore Roeking
Washington A. Roblins
Corline Farrow
Charleston
D. C
Frederick Crane
Dalton
Crane
Colonel Roelling
Stoy
Thomas Roberts
Atlantic City
Pleasantville
Court House
Board of Chosen Freeholders of
Salem County
Peruna
Enatl
W.l.douglas
Arcus
Geen Ieee
Bien
Gaiety Theatre
St. Vitus
Hiroo
BR. Kline
Arch St
Phila. Po
Garfield
Garfield ‘Tea Co
Brooklyn
M. D
Miz. Winslow
Woolford
Brown
United Kingdom
Egypt
Markel
Arad Book Publishing House
Leona
Ad St., N. Y. City
J. Hamilton Ayers
Éts
Pati
Hercules
Hertin
Hale
Bromo
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