San Bernardino man credits kidney cure to Deans Kidney Pills
A San Bernardino man, Lions M Heath of 158 Eighth street, endorses Deans Kidney Pills after fifteen years of back pain and kidney trouble. He says relief came five years ago and repeats the public endorsement. Pills sold by dealers for 50 cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo, N.Y. Also a brief note about a Houston Post quote on what money cannot buy for a happy wife.
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San Bernardino
Mrn
Orange Graves
Lions M. Heath
Eighth Street
Dean
Thes
Foster-Milburn Co
Hultalo
N.Y
Oldest Man Claims 170 Year Record and Food Ads
A Japanese man claims to be 170 years old, touted as the oldest man. Advertisements promote lemon chocolate custard mixes and a Ti cents per package product from D Zerta Food Co Rochester NY with two ounce packets priced at & cents. Red Cross Ball is advertised for charity efforts.
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D-Zerta Food Co
Rochester
N.Y
Nan
NATIVE ESKIMO CLOTHES PROVE WARMER THAN EUROPEAN GEAR
V Stefansson notes that native Eskimo garments beat European Arctic wear in lightness warmth and comfort. Eskimo suit with hood weighs ten to eleven pounds and allows fishing through ice in 50 degree below zero with face alone exposed. He reports deer skin shirts caps and soft flexible fur replace heavier European outfits.
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Nansen
Norway
V. Stefansson
Warpet
Coffee Eyes and Postum Cure Alleged in Eye Disease
A Oswego Montana woman reports gradual eye weakness and flashing light after coffee use. She quit coffee, switched to Postum, and says eye pain diminished and sight returned, attributing improvement to Postum and nervous-system build up with no medicines. A friend also reports relief from dyspepsia and headaches after using Postum.
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Oswego
Mont
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wisconsin Abolishes Grand Jury System Praised by Press
The Wisconsin move to abolish the grand jury is praised for ending ex parte hearings and allowing the accused a chance to be heard through preliminary hearings before a competent court. Critics worry about prosecutor power, but defense against abuse is argued as stronger under the new process. The Chicago Journal notes immigration misperceptions and compares literacy rates across states, citing Iowa, Nebraska, and others, with Wisconsin listed among mid ranking in literacy and education.
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Wisconsin
brand &@ min
Toledo Blade
Europe
New York
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Washington
Utah
Oregon
Ohio
Wyoming
Minnesota
Trinois
Michigan
Colorado
Indiana
Thaho
Illiteracy in the United States in comparative view
An article notes Americans’ pride in education but cites American Journal of Education figures showing U S illiteracy around 1 in 9 to 10 adults. It contrasts with England Scotland Denmark Sweden Norway Germany and Switzerland and mentions army recruit literacy.
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American Journal of Education
United States
Enghland
Scotland
Tolland
Switzerland
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Germany
Journal of Education
Codifying the Nation's Criminal Law Aims for Unity
The article explains how a growing nation revises and consolidates laws to remove inconsistencies. Congress forms a joint committee to codify the general criminal law, unifying statutes from across a century and extending to territories, forts, banks, post offices, and government departments.
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Congress
Army
Territories
Navy Yards
United States
Burmese River Boat Race Sets Peacock Above Myanoung
The Burma Burwe se boat race on the Irrawaddy drew crowds as Myanoung challenged Thokuskna. The Peacock boat, decorated with a peacock figure, won after a tense finish with the rattan and cane technique deciding the win.
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My An-Oung
Neces
Ooohn
My-an-oung
New Paris inspired dinner card racks enhance table decor
A New York Times note on a clever tiny wire dinner card rack from Paris. The rack supports pasteboard guest cards and a tin cluster of artificial flowers, with ribbons for color. Easy to make, it adds charm while aiding seating. Note warns guests may steal racks as souvenirs.
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New York Times
Paris
Not Eligible Nurse Controversy Over Baby Colors
In a brief Philadelphia Press exchange, Mr De Style questions eligibility of a nurse for Mortimer. Mrs De Style confirms the nurse refused to change outfits, insisting blue dresses are for girls and pink for boys.
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Mortimer
Mr. de Style
Mrs. de Style
Philadelphia _Press
World laughs at rich man’s jokes mocks Iman and gas tricks
Harsh lines depict social contempt as wealth draws ridicule while a gas meter manipulation claim hints at everyday household insecurity. The piece contrasts public scorn for a rich man with distrust of the poor as a figure of derision.
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Iman
The General Demand for a Gentle Laxative Remedy
The Well-Informed seek a simple pleasant liquid laxative with known wholesome ingredients. California Fig Syrup Co offers Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a trusted, ethical remedy. Buy the genuine product from California Fig Syrup Co. at fifty cents per bottle.
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Senna
California Fig Syrup Co
Califfornia Vig Syrup Co
Sawbuck cure for constipation foretold in old ad
A vintage advertisement extols the Sawbuck and Cascarets as natural bowel remedies. It touts two hours of wood sawing or a ten mile walk as exercise, then promotes Cascarets as an artificial exercise for the bowels, claiming no purging or stomach upset. The ten cent box fits a vest pocket and urges vigilance to buy genuine Sterling Remedy Company tabs stamped CCC.
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Sterling Remedy Company
CCC
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Hudson
Sie Tres Scott
Burma
Welock
Trrawaddy
My-noung Hinis
Paxton Toilet CO
Boston
Mase
Nin
Qross Mfg
New York City
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