Lydia E. Pinkham's Compound Endorsed by Women
Covington Missouri and Brownsville Indiana women report relief from female troubles and hemorrhages after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. One woman faced surgical advice but regained strength and health, praising the remedy as the best for women.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Green
Covington
Mwmrs
Jennie Green
Covington, Mo
Brownsville
Ind
Lydia E.pinkham
Cold Comfort For Mother In Tory Tale
A Boston Belle scoffs at a Revolution era Tory named Phil Tory who stayed neutral and traveled on the Continent. General Grant recounts the cold reception he faced returning home and a Boston belle dismisses the notion with a biting quip about cowardice.
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F. D. Grant
New York
Boston
Phil Tory
His View on Spain Drives Through Vivid Mountains
A motorist compares Spain’s terrain and roads, noting rough spots as descent from the mountains but overall decent driving conditions. The vignette offers a traveler’s perception of landscape and infrastructure in a romantic, observational tone.
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Spain
Woman Doctor Links Coffee Poison to Headaches and Recovery
A reader’s testimonial describes a woman doctor diagnosing coffee poisoning as the cause of 12 years of neuralgic headaches. After switching to Postum, she gains weight and reports lasting relief, clearer thinking, and stronger nerves, credited to avoiding coffee. The notice promotes Postum Co. and references The Road to Wellville booklet.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Nime
Ford's New Spitter Adds Another to His Arsenal
Yankee star Russ Ford, renowned spitball artist, reportedly unveiled a new variation. The New York pitcher allegedly sent a note claiming a superior spitter will puzzle American League hitters this season. Ford, who posted 26–6 in 1909 and 22–11 the following year, faces questions about catching and signaling from Ed Sweeney as he expands his repertoire to 15 pitches.
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Russell Ford
New ‘York Yankees
New York
Russ
T. Cobb
S. Crawford
N. Lajoie
T. Speaker
J. Jackson
Ford
Izzy Ham
Ed Sweeney
Eddie
Sweeney
Champion Ski Jumper Lars Haugen Wins Title
Lars Haugen wins the National Professional Ski Jumping Championship held near Chicago in Cary Illinois. The event drew many fans and shows Haugen relaxed after the victory.
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Lars Haugen
Cary
Chicago
Lars Iaugen
Kingpin Left Handers Nap Rucker Praised By Peers
Brooklyn star Nap Rucker earns high praise from team leaders for his dedication and prep work before games. The Cubs president notes Rucker’s consistent conditioning and quiet focus. Also recounted is Fred Walker, ex Giants player, dismissed as San Francisco basketball coach for striking an official and later known as Mysterious Mitchell on the coast.
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Nap Rucker
Brooklyn
Ebbets
Rucker
Murphy
Cubs
Chicago
Ball Park
Fred Walker
University of Chicago
Giants
San Francisco
Walker
New York
Harlem
Pacific Coast
Mitchell
Ogden Officials Ban All Boxing Exhibitions
Ogden Utah city commission this week prohibited public boxing and sparring exhibitions of every kind by ordinance.
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Ogden
Utah
Gossip and Baseball Sparks Across 1910s Sports Talk
The column cites Emil Thiry as a top fight handler and Home Run Baker ordering nine bats. It notes Danforth rumors with Baltimore, Cobb on spikes, AL managers optimistic except Bobby Wallace, Mahmout’s Boston crowd, Gotch protege, Ad Wolgast’s comeback, Abe Attell’s NYC ban, Jack Lewis joining Boston Americans, Tannehill’s shortstop cover, Roy Corhan sale, and Witman on player protection. Miss May Sutton’s hydro airplane flight near San Diego with Lt Ellyson piloting.
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Emil Thiry
Baker
Connie Mack
Baltimore
Danforth
Ty Cobb
Cobb
Bobby Wallace
St. Louis Browns
Yussif Mahmout
Boston
Gotch
Ad’ Wolgast
Joe Rivers
Abe Attell
New York
Abe
Horace Greeley
Jack Lewis
Boston Americans
McKeesport
Wheeling
Pittsburg
Lee Tannehill
Roy Corhan
White Sox
Witman
United States Outlaw League
May Sutton
San Diego
Cal
Theodore Ellyson
Shrewd Trick Schedule Blocks American Runners at Stockholm
The Swedish Olympic committee angers the athletic world by grouping most dash and hurdle events into a tight span at the Stockholm games this July. Americans face difficulty duplicating in mile and half mile events, and sprinters struggle to enter 100 and 200 yard dashes. England criticizes but may not protest formally.
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Stockholm
England
Murphy Unveils Plans for Grand Stand at Chicago Park
Chicago Nationals president C W Murphy reveals a new grand stand concept aiming to unify top ideas in modern design. Features include private marble boxes Italian marble, a restaurant barber shop sleeping rooms souvenir room incline drive and top level garage. If needed the project may cost up to 1 000 000 dollars.
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C. W. Murphy
Chicago Nationals
Murphy
Philippine boy learns to play baseball in Boston talk
Col Manuel Quezon says Philippine youth take to baseball as a duck to water and that 4000 to 5000 fans attend important games. He notes the sport is becoming the islands' national game with several leagues and ships’ teams fielding strong play.
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Philippines
Cuba
Japan
Col
Manuel Quezon
Boston
Philipine Boy
Ole Olsen Named Captain for Cleveland Next Season
Ole Olsen will be made captain of the Cleveland team for next season by Harry Davis. He is believed to be the only infielder besides Nap Lajoie who is sure of his job, as Lajoie refused the captaincy.
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Ole Olsen
Cleveland
Harry Davis
Olsen
Lajoie
Del Howard Quits Baseball Manager Role
Del Howard, previously removed as Louisville American Association manager, has quit the game. He bought a farm in Oregon and says he will devote his time to farming and let baseball take care of itself.
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del Howard
Louisville American Association
Oregon
Notable Ladies Laxative Syrup of Figs and Senna Advised
A period advertisement extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a refreshing cleansing laxative suited for ladies and children, safe and effective against indigestion, colds, and headaches. It warns buyers to demand the full company name California Fig Syrup Co and notes a 50 cent price from leading druggists.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Elnar
Senna
Quotations and Remedies From a Historic Ad Snippet
A fragmented historical ad clippings look at quotes on love vanity and time alongside old patent medicines. It references bromide quinine products, Be W Grove signature hints, and children teething syrups. Mentions Hoxsie Croup Remedy with a priced 8 cent offering and cautions about social contexts like dry goods and tobacco.
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Brown
Joan J. Brown & Son
Western Canada
Canadian West
Prince Albert
Susk
Roe
Julius ¥. Woodwward
Board of Trade
Dept. L
Boston Belle
Walley
T.louis
Detroit
Washington
Philadelphia
Louis
Uly Fe Uly
Tay
Sporting
Pugs
Wenceses
Yankee
Star Twirler
Underwood & Underwood
N.Y
Temper Sporla
Chicago Cubs
Horehound
Carter
Arters
Prequest
Empire School
First Avenue
24Th St
Therapion
Lee Clerc
Burton
Garfield
Corelli
BE. W. Grove
Froude
Hoxsie
A. P. Hoxsie
Drugeley
Prof
Munyon
53Rd & Jefferson Sts
Absorbine JR
Absorbine, JR
W. ¥. Young
Temple Street
Springfield
Mase
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