Supreme Court Divorce Decision Sparks Debate on State Laws
An opinion piece discusses the U S Supreme Court ruling upholding New York recognition of a Connecticut divorce. It argues uniform marriage laws are essential to prevent evasive divorces and protect rights, property titles, and offspring. The notice notes the broader social and legal consequences of differing state divorce laws.
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United States Supreme Court
New York
Connecticut
United States’ Supreme Court
Connecticut Court
Supreme Court
Earthquake Sufferers Report Cures Amid Disaster
The Earthquake Cure in San Francisco notes many sufferers from prior ailments claim full recovery after the catastrophe. A paralytic of fifteen years walks again and a girl regains her voice amid emotional moments, with other spontaneous recoveries cited as by-products of the disaster.
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AN Francisco
Japan
Russia
Qne
Run for success over excuses and hindrances
A Kansas City World editorial argues that excuses from idle people echo an old clock saying it is right twice a day. True credit goes to those who run for success, overcoming hindrances with bold effort, while the defeated brood over bad luck and refuse to try.
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Tam
Nansas City
War costs vs agrarian funding show contrasting totals
The Boston Transcript notes U S pension and defense expenses soar while agriculture receives far less. It cites last year’s naval and army spending totaling 346 million and compares 5 9 million allocated to agriculture with a long term aggregate of about 65.7 million, highlighting a peaceful nation relying on farming for prosperity.
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MIE
United States
Naval Establishment
Army
Military Academy
Navy
Fleet
Department of Agriculture
Boston Transcript
Riding the Horseshoe Tunnel Ride Captures Train Brakeman Heroism
A dramatic account from Alto Va recounts a snowbound freight train race down the Horseshoe curve. Brakeman Jim, leaping across car roofs, saved a passenger from disaster as the speeding train slid toward a derailment, finally gripping a brake lever and hauling himself to safety.
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Elorsestoe
Wirshbury
Tadred
Ervin
Mie
Hinsted
Ehash
Diservathon
Gamt
Jim
Stoldenivy
Druggists and Borrowing Practice in New York
New York druggists frequently borrow medicines rather than buy from each other. When short on a drug, they visit nearby stores to borrow the item and later repay after replenishing their supply from wholesalers. This peculiar borrowing system underscores industry norms and distribution patterns in the city.
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New York
New York West
Editorial Wit and Wry Repair in Somerville Journal Text
A fragmented dialogue from the Somerville Journal hints at editors and proof readers debating daily writing burdens. The snippet mentions a writer Campeled Ta and a proof reader remarking on short letters from married men, reflecting a period voice and editorial culture.
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Somerville Journal
Weighing Machine Complaints At Local Drug Store
A stranger complains the weighing machine in a drug store is out of order. The clerk denies responsibility and notes the device accepted a penny but failed to move the indicator, calling it a likely twindle.
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Chicago Tribune
Seven Years Ago Rochester Chemist Finds Kidney Medicine
William A. Franklin of Franklin Palmer Chemical Co Rochester writes of kidney failure last seven years ago with backache lassitude and irregular secretions. After using Down's Kidney Pills he reports relief and being cured after three boxes sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box Yester-Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Rochester
William A. Franklin
Franklin & Palmer Chemical Co
N.Y
Yester-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Unequal Legged Hens and Hopping Chickens Reported
A New Jersey farmer claims to have bred hens with one leg six inches and the other four inches, forcing them to walk in circles and not leave the coop. Another Sussex County farmer reports Plymouth Rock hens hatching eleven chicks that hop like sparrows after a duck attack during incubation.
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Charles Spencer
Newton
Sussex County
New Jersey
New York
Plymouth Rocks
Plymouth Rock
Building Food Grape Nuts Helps Frail Childs Recovery
A Colorado mother recounts a boy’s recovery from brain fever and weakness after feeding him Grape Nuts and cream. She later fed her daughter the same and reports a strong healthy baby. The claim attributes nourishment to Grape Nuts and urges looking for The Road to Wellville booklet.
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Oweak
Colorado
Kansas City
Caue
Postum Co
Battie* Creek
Mich
Wellvyiile
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Cures Mrs Berryhill
A testimonial extolling Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female diseases. Mrs Alice Berryhill of Chattanooga Tenn describes severe illness and ulceration relieved after using the product. The letter emphasizes the founder's daughter in law Lydia E Pinkham and the free confidential advice offered to women.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Alice Berryhill
Lydian E. Pinkham
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