Peruna endorsements and a light office anecdote
A collection of reader testimonials praises Peruna with letters from Edward Al Burtt of St Louis and Charles Levy of New York noting cures in family members. The clipping also shares a humorous Trafalgar memory, a brief story of an office boy, and notes on libel avoidance by preachers facing lawsuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward AL Burtt
N. Jefferson Ave
St. Louis
Charles Levy
Allen &J
New York
Emperor Nicholas Responds to Siberian Militia Petition
A humorous scene arose as several Siberian militia companies offered to serve at the front. Their petition asked permission to fight and dig for the fatherland. The emperor accepted and penned a note thanking them and hoping their wishes are realized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas
Rise of machine mined coal in Pa and nation
The report notes growing machine mining in coal output with 23 percent machine mined tonnage in 1889 and 35.1 percent in 1906. Pennsylvania leads with 45 percent of machines and 45.6 percent of machine mined coal, followed by West Virginia then Illinois Kentucky and Indiana, which together exceed 90 percent of machine mined coal. It also cites a Chicago Tribune piece titled A Wise Move and an anecdote from Youth's Companion about umbrellas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Illinois
Kentucky
Indiana
States
Chicago Tribune
Grape-Nuts Promises Strength From Plant Based Diet
A testimonial tale claims meat is unnecessary for real strength as a family notes weight gain and better digestion after switching to Grape-Nuts. An Illinois man describes improved health from 95 to 125 pounds and his wife following suit, with others cited as cured of indigestion by eliminating heavy meat. The ad urges reading The Road to Wellville by Postum Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oura
Elven
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Nilch
Wollville
Heirloom schemes unfold at Hall- thy Wood estate
Lady Heathylees, dowager countess at Hall-th-Wood, governs a vast estate and plots to place her granddaughter Elizabeth with the Marquess of Allithwaite. Through a long letter she learns of a match and the plan to mold Elizabeth into a poised wife while the estate hums with gardens, gossip, and a looming decision.
Elizabeth and Eyre Defy Dowager in Garden Court
In a Regency garden scene Lady Heathylees confronts Lady Elizabeth over a betrothal to Lord Allithwaite. Elizabeth reveals her love for Mr. Eyre of Hassop and vows to marry him, sparking a playful yet sharp clash as the dowager threatens obedience and lineage. Eyre is urged to depart but is later revealed to be married to Elizabeth at Peak Forest chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allithwaite
Lady Elizabeth
Mr. Eyre
Elizabeth
Eyre
Heathylees Arma
Hassop
Rowland
Rowland Eyre
Lord Allithwaite
Pleasance
Lady Elizaverre
England
Debonnair
Marquin
One-armed man and sleeve misdirection tale
A one-armed man sits to lunch with a sympathetic neighbor who notices the missing arm. The observer teases him on the loss, prompting the man to lift his sleeve with his other hand and reply with a surprised confession, delivering a dry punchline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jooge
George
Lle
St. Louis Republic
Milk and Produce Prices From Western States Market
The listing shows dairy prices for standard milk creamery products, including butter and eggs, with varied per quart and per basket rates. It also lists fruits, poultry, hay and straw, vegetables, grains, and live stock prices across several markets, noting specific items like Seckel pears, Niagara grapes, tomatoes, and ducks with per unit or per measure pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duttrhe Creamery Western
Vitowe
Lima
Niagara
Delaware
Jersey
Philo
Hogre
Norvs
State
Pacific Coast
Cartier
Haaker
Brussels
Reeves
Economic revival cited across nation with renewed confidence
Chicago reports signs of broad business revival as mills reopen banks resume operations and currency tightness eases. Railroads hire workers, building projects restart, and manufacturing in Pennsylvania and New England shows renewed activity. Peanuts and walnuts harvests, higher egg output, cheaper hides, and falling food prices accompany the trend. Emigrant movement from Atlantic ports to Byrne noted as unprecedented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Iron and Steel
New England
Death Toll soars in Fairmont coal mine disaster
Revised figures from Superintendent place the dead near four hundred in the Monongah West Virginia explosion at Mines 6 and 8 of the Fairmont Coal Company. Over 100 bodies recovered, many disfigured, while rescuers and officials rush to search, bury, and aid grieving families as crowds gather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongah
W. Va
Fairmount Coal Company
Clarence Hall
Paul
Hall
Watson
Coal Company
Fairmonth Coal Company
Fairmont
J. M. McGraw
West Virginia
No. S
John Gabbert
Death of King Oscar II of Sweden Ends Reign of a Scholar King
King Oscar II died at the Stockholm palace at age 78 after a long rule marked by scholarly pursuits. Oscar Gustave Adolphe, Duke of Vermland, ascended as Gustave V, taking the oath and receiving state homage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Oscar II
Sweden
Nia
Sophia
Oscar Gustave
Oscar
Btockholm
Berg
Edgren
Elensburg
Oscar Gustave Adolphe
Vermland
Council of State
Gustave V
Europe
de Greca
Bernedetta
Night Riders In Kentucky Loot and Fire at Hopkinsville
A mob of about 600 night riders seized Hopkinsville at 2 am, disarming police and blocking communications. They dynamited and burned warehouses tied to the Tobacco Trust, plus residences. Loss is estimated at 200000 dollars with 60000 dollars insured. the Tandy building is owned by John C. Latham of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinsville
W. H. Tandy & Co
Tandy, Farleigh, Dridge & Co
Tobacco Trust
Tandy
John C. Latham
New York
Taft's Mother Dies in Millbury at 80
Mrs. Louisa M. Taft mother of William H. Taft secretary of war died in Millbury Massachusetts aged eighty after a prolonged illness of stomach trouble complications. She passed away at the Torrey mansion where she lived in childhood. She was Laurea M. Torrey before marriage in 1854 and had three children William H. Taft Horace D Taft and Fannie Louise Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millbury
Mass
Louisa MM. Taft
William H. Taft
Torrey Mansion
Three in State House as Gunman Targets Leaders
Governor Guild narrowly escaped a fatal attack by John A. Steele a paroled lunatic at the Massachusetts State House. Steele fired three shots mortally wounding Edward Cohen of Lynn seriously wounding Dennis D. Drin coll of Boston and injuring Arthur M. Huddell of Boston in the ante room where leaders waited. Separately Oscar Taylor of Swannville Ga was found dead in a hollow Cypress log near the city after disappearing from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Guild
John A. Steele
State House
Steele
Edward Cohen
Lynn
Dennis D. Drincoll
Arthur M. Huddell
Oscar Taylor
Swawkingville
Taylor
Young Couple Murdered Near Muscatine Iowa
In Muscatine Iowa Mr and Mrs William Van Winkle of Fairport were clubbed to death during the night. Glen Brewer found the bodies and notified the sheriff. A posse searched nearby woods along the Mississippi River but found no clue. Suspect Harris Jones, once in love with Mrs Van Winkle, was in town and hinted he planned to go to the Van Winkle home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Iowa
Willam van Winkle
Fairport
Glen Brewer
van Winkle
Mississippi River
Harris Jones
Cleveland Seeks 1908 Democratic Convention
Mayor Tom L. Johnson backs W. J. Bryan for president and has raised 190000 dollars to persuade the Democratic National Committee to hold the 1908 convention in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Tom L. Johnson
W. J. Bryan
National Committee
Emigration Restrictions Hit Italy and Japan
Italy faces government cautions that curb emigration to the United States amid fears of next year's destitution rise. Tokio signals Japan will halt emigration pending resolution of disputes. Cleveland Mayor Johnson victory ends a seven year fight as the city gains control of the Elective Hallway plant through a holding company. New York sees large investments in small railroad and industrial lots. John Goodnow, former Shanghai Consul General, dies in Malaga Spain. he had promoted cotton and American goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Rome
Italy
United States
Johnson
Cleveland
Ohio
New York City
John Goodnow
Minneapolis
Minn
Malaga
Spaain
Shanghai
Goodnow
Fall Time in Pennsy Shops
The Altoona workshops of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company will be operated on full time this winter, it is announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Market liberalization boosts grain receipts at interior markets
With easing in the money situation, a more liberal marketing of the country's products has followed. Grain receipts at interior markets have grown, reflecting looser credit and wider demand across regional centers.
Noted Figures and Curiosities Across Nations
J J Hill urges vigilance and wakefulness. King George of Greece is the poorest European king with a $700 daily income claim. Frederick Masson says Napoleon relics are gone from St Helena. German Crown Prince pursues Interior Ministry work and Berlin lectures. Fowler blames bond policy for trade drift toward disaster. Admiral Walker promotes sailors marrying. Ethnologist McMigan Brown doubts Austro-Han future. Sir Pellx Schuster cites overconfidence in American crisis. Sernandez in Mexican cabinet rumored. Lord Fairfax travels between US and Britain. Robert Forbes serves Methodist missions board. Henry M Flagler’s first visit to Rembeck Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Hill
George
Greece
Frederick Masson
Napoleon
St. Helena
Ministry of the Interior
University of Berlin
Fowler
Walker
McMigan Brown
Pellx Schuster
Institute of Bankers
London
Orisis
America
Sernandez
Lord Fairfax
United States
Great Britain
Rheumatism Relief From Dean's Kidney Pills
Mrs Jononsh Straw of Canton New York credits Dean's Kidney Pills with reversing years of limb rheumatism backache headaches and kidney secretions. She claims improved strength appetite and sleep after using the remedy and urges others to buy from dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jononsh Straw
North Broadway
Canton
Apella
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Bitter Winter Morning Death Foretold and Laughter
A physician arrives shortly after two o'clock in a bitter cold morning to treat a man who fears death yet seeks reassurance. The doctor toys with the patient and advises calling a lawyer and pastor, then reveals the fear is unfounded and teases the caller about fooling him. An assortment of ad snippets follows, including catarrh cures and patent medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hige Inbotham
Kellogg M. Brown
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Kansas City Star
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William
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Rmndan
Pahaw
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Kuneler
Heathylees
Shellcock
Gunde
R. Hurray Gilchrist
Erge
Jason Elder
Paisley
Oreg
Supervisor Ingram
Lakeview
Elder
Redding
Cal
San Francisco Chronicle
L’rices
Maine
Lubec
Hastport
California
Tve
Treasury
Madison Square Garden
Atlantic Porta
Byrone
Pit
Gustave V. Reigns
King Oscar
Bweiles
Tos4
Fanils
Night Riders
Taft
Shol
Lunatic
Hill
Massachusetts
Xyoung
Rights Emigration
Japan
Robert Forbes
General Home Missions and Church Extension Board
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Henry NM. Flagler
Standard Ol Company
Pepet
Rembik
J.culeser & Co
Vrope
Toledo
Kline
H. R Kfine
Archet
Phila
Achimedes
B.C
Woollant
Firat
E.W. Grove
Peru
Cookiee
Misa G
Dreatlin
N. Lincoln
Drais
Pitman
Teebey Mall
Axton CO
Providence, RI
Hamilton Ayers
Chesebrough ‘Mfg. CO
Ow. L. Couplas
Douglas
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
Hickens
Book Publishing House
Leonard St. N.Y. City
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