Russia Fights Loom As Manchurian Deal Fails
A tangled diplomatic tale unfolds as China rejects the Manchurian convention and Russia faces pressure from Japan and other powers. London commentary predicts possible Japanese intervention and war, with Russia unable to back down and China unwilling to yield. The piece also notes a Hawthorne anecdote about the queen and a diplomat at a dinner in England.
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China
Japan
Russia
England
London
Paris
Manchuria
Odessa
Japan and World Powers Clash Over Manchuria Pact Changes
The Japanese government, wary of Russia and China, protests a secret Russo Chinese agreement. Russia asserts it may negotiate without restraint, provoking wide diplomatic protests as tweaks to the treaty loosen Russian claims. Modifications drop annexation of Kinchow Port Arthur and Russian residency at Houkden, allow Chinese troops in Manchuria, and relax exclusive mining and railway concessions in Mongolia Turkestan and Kashgaria.
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Russia
China
Manchurian
England
Kinchow
Port Arthur
Houkden
Manchuria
Mongolia
Turkestan
Kashgaria
Sort The News Sort The News
A jumble of eccentric snippets shows Aunt Carrie frequenting saloons, Boers supposedly surrendering on installment plans, Rev Stuntz heading to the Philippines, and Mrs May brick release turning out as a gold brick. Parliament roars over Dé Wet, Chinese princes asked to prove they are dead, government receipts reach 110 years at 32.66 trillion dollars, hostler in Cuba’s stable government debated, Mr Rockefeller donating 110000 to Vassar, and references to Wassar line import.
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Carrie
Stuntz
Philippines
Maybrick
Plumer
Dé Wet
Indian Missionary's Story of Long Choctaw Ministry
The Rev. C Ti Thompson left Indiana twenty five years ago and worked among Choctaw and Creek Indians across the West. After kidney trouble and diabetes, a Chicago specialist warned of no recovery until Dodd's Kidney Pills brought a complete cure and renewed health, with the preacher praising the remedy as a God send.
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Little York
Ind
C. Ti. Thompson
Indiana
Arkansas
Western
Prairies
Wagoner
Indian Territory
Chicago
Tie
Dodd
Bright
No direct relation to Lady Plantaganet Gingham
In Life magazine a playful exchange centers on Nellie staring at a woman with diamonds and hair like Lady Plantaganet Gingham. The woman clarifies no close relation exists and offers Nellie a pink silk shirtwaist as a gift.
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Nobliesse
Nellie
Ely's Cream Balm Promises Quick Catarrh Relief
An advertisement touts Fly's Cream Balm as a cure for catarrh and nasal cold. It claims drying preparations worsen the condition and urges use of the balm which cleanses and heats, promising painless relief. Trial mailings cost 10 cents. druggists offer 50 cent size from Ely Brothers of New York.
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Ely Brothers
Warren St
N.Y
Ely
Quick Witty Exchange on Drinking Barriers
A Richmond Dispatch quotation shows a speaker asking Pat about the greatest barrier to habitual drinking. Pat replies an empty bottle. The brief exchange captures a blunt, dry humor on drinking habits.
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Pat
Richmond Dispatch
Lane's Family Medicine Move the Bowels Daily
An old health note describes Lane's Medicine as aiding digestion and bowel movements with gentle liver and kidney action. It claims relief for sick headache and offers pricing at 25 and 600.
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Lane
Stranger asks for the boss in Yonkers drug store
An absent minded clerk replies no boss is present yet suggests something just as good. The snippet references Mrs. Austin's pancake flour and a historical note: in 1808 Germany had 644,283 children under 14 employed in industry.
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Yonkers Statesman
Germany
Permanently Cured Nerve Relief Offer Leads to Travel Rates
An advertisement fragment touts a permanent cure for nervousness and a Great Nerve Reper Fiend fee after a trial, listing WH ELINE Ltd at 1 Arch St Philadelphia. It then shifts to a railroad ticket sale note: Setlers Rates begin February 12 with low fare tickets every Tuesday to April 30 to Oregon Montana Washington and Northwest destinations.
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Eline, Ltd
Arch St
Philadelphia
Oreg Gon
Montana
Washington
Northwest
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Cure and Testimony
Frank J. Cheney sworn to lead a firm oath in Lucas County Ohio promising one hundred dollars for any catarrh cure. The notice promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous membrane remedy taken internally. It mentions Dr. L. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio and price of 75 cents, with notary public attestation.
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Brare
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cankey
J. Carney & Co
Enid
Frank J. Chenhy
A. W. Gleason
BEAL
Hall
F.J. Cheney & CO
Druggiate
Inheritance Plans Side Whiskers for 15 Cents
A young physician with a forgotten uncle inheritance plans to spend the money by having his side whiskers chopped off. The ad continues with patent remedies and humorous asides, mentioning Dr Shoop Rheumatic Cure and other era product pitches. Contains multiple unrelated snippets and slogans from early 20th century ads and quips.
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Indianapolis
Rubber stamp shop ads in Fort Wayne Indiana
An advertisement for air cushion rubber stamps and printing outfits invites readers to describe their needs and receive a price. The notice lists LockBox 219 Fort Wayne Indiana as the contact address for inquiries.
Grain-O vs Coffee Promises Healthful Diet Drink
An advertisement touts Grain-O as a grain based coffee substitute that avoids coffee’s negatives. It claims Grain-O nourishes, appeases, costs about a quarter as much, and matches the finest coffees in taste. It targets both children and adults and urges grocers to stock Grain-O. When Greek meets Greek, then is the tug of war, Nathaniel Lee, 1662.
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Nathaniel Lee
All Kinds of Stamps and Printing Outfits Fort Wayne
Classified notice inviting inquiries on pricing for a variety of stamps and printing outfits. Customer to send offers to LockBox 219 in Fort Wayne.
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LockBox
Fort Wayne
Ind
Nickel Plate excursion tickets for students during Easter break
The Nickel Plate Road will sell excursion tickets to students holding school principal certificates at one and one third fare for the round trip. Tickets are available the day before school closes the closing day and the day after, with return valid through the vacation. Contact nearest agent by wire phone or call. Asterlin Fort Wayne Ind T P A or R J Hamilton Fort Wayne Ind Agent.
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Nickel Plate Road
Asterlin
Fort Wayne
Ind
R. J. Hamilton
The Duty of Mothers and Women's Health Advice
The piece argues suffering stems from mothers ignorance or neglect to teach daughters about health. It urges mothers to seek proper medical exams for young women and notes free guidance from Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Massachusetts, encouraging writing for advice.
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised by Mother
Mrs August Pfalzgraf of South Byron Wisconsin writes of her daughter Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound curing two years of irregular menstruation headaches side pain and swelling feet. The note cites a January 1889 inquiry and a March 1899 confirmation praising the remedy.
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August Pfalzgraf
South Byron
Wis
Mrs. Pinkham
Nickel Plate Road Eases Exposition Visit to Buffalo
Travel note touts Nickel Plate Road as the pleasant shortest and cheapest route to the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo. It promises direct gate arrival without transfers and invites readers to contact agents by letter or phone. Also mentions Mrs Winslow’s Boottxa Syrup for teething infants with a price of 2% cents per bottle.
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Hawthorne
Mr. Hawthorne
Avimeres
Ruissit
Cuba
Rockefeller
Vassar
Wassar
Mrs. Austin
Kemp
Great Lakes
Putnam
Carter
Buffalo
Exposition Gates
C. A Asterlin
Winslow
St. Jacobs Oil
DAN
Kansas City
ST. Louis
Ceareet
Rgreen
Brovays
Pemoat
Spelta
Onta Mert
John Acse
Russell
Pentwater
Mich
A .E . Sa Neve
Heac
Adeu Tr
Matt
Iitent Sterling Remedy CO
New York
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