Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promoted For Female Health
A Gardiner Maine woman recounts relief from organic troubles and severe weakness after three months using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. The ad urges others to avoid surgical operations, notes thirty years of testimony, and invites sick women to write Mrs Finkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free advice.
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Gardiner
Maine
Tha Doator
Lydia E. Pinkham
A. Williams
Lydia Hi. Pinkham
United States
Lydia B. Pinkham
Catarrh Cure Ad and Local Claims in Tribune Style
An old catalog style notice touts Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo with a money back promise for cures and a call to send for circulars. It cites doctors' shift from local to constitutional treatment and lists druggists selling the remedy in 75 cents. The snippet includes a jokey aside about preacher salaries in a Pittsburgh town and stationer jokes.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & C O
Toledo
Ohio
J. J. Cheney & CO
Drugelats
Tate Ball
Grip of Spring Warns Citizens About Seasonal Illness
The notice warns that spring brings grip attacks and urges early use of Lane's Viersant Tableta sold for 26 cents per box. It claims swift relief if taken at first symptoms and offers a sample by sending 25 cents to Orator PF in Woodward, Le Roy, N.Y. The piece reflects early 20th century health advertising practices.
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Lane
Orator PF
Woodward
le Roy
Sampie
White Pipula and Murine Eye Remedy Ad Script
An ad style passage promotes Murine Eye Remedy from The Murine Eye Remedy Co Chicago with eye health claims and free eye books. It includes a playful exchange about a crowd cheering a man on the slab for striking out fifteen batters.
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Kruggista
Murine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Might Work Plan: Revenue Boost Probe
Government official Forniss proposes a plan to increase revenue by imposing a double tax on families without babies. The exchange hints at fiscal policy debate and potential demographic targets, with Wranklyn seeking details and a concrete strategy.
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Wranklyn
Forniss
Boy Stealer James Boyle Found Guilty of Kidnapping Billy Whitin
Mercer Pennsylvania jury convicts James Boyle after a short trial lasting only hours. Indicted wife Mary Don, charged with aiding and abetting, faced immediate trial but arguments over testimony paused proceedings. Witnesses from Sharon to Cleveland testified Boyle’s movements and the kidnapping, with Billy Whitla positively identifying Boyle as the kidnapper.
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James Boyle
Billy” Whitin
Whitin
Ias
Mercer
Boyle
Mary Don
Sharon
Cleveland
Bigsy
Billy
Billy" Whitla
Movement to Adopt Daylight Time Shifts in Summer
Clavinaghians join national effort to implement England style daylight saving. Prominent Cincinnatians back a plan to advance United States standard time by two hours from May 1 to October 1 each year. Workers would start at 6 AM in summer and finish two hours earlier to gain two extra hours of daylight.
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England
United States
Persia Declares Constitution as Path to Order
Shah signs and issues a proclamation granting a constitution to Persia stating only a constitutional regime can restore order and welfare. Elections will follow the new law, to be published soon, with deputies to assemble in Teheran by July 19 after six months of revolutionary agitation for representative government.
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Shah
Persia
Teheran
Tha ‘Shah
Seven Dead in Riot at Sanborn Ranch Fight near Vera Cruz
Reports from El Paso Texas say seven people were killed in a riot at the Sanborn ranch near Vera Cruz Mexico. Harold Sanborn of Chicago son of the La Juanta plantation president is dangerously wounded and jailed on a charge of killing a one year old girl who allegedly stabbed ranch partner Vicente Espinoga in the back during the riot.
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Harold Sanborn
Chicago
Ei Paso
Texas
Vicente Espinoga
Kidnapping Plot Aimed at Governor’s Son For Pardon
California Governor Gillett’s son was the target of a kidnap plot unearthed at San Quentin. J B Clifton, a notorious inmate serving time for attempting to kill Detective Hodgins in Oakland, planned to steal the boy and hold him for ransom. The conspirators demanded Gutton’s pardon as the price for the child’s return.
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California
Gillett
San Quentin Prison
J. B. Clifton
Iife
Hodgins
Oakland
Gutton
Saloon-backed Oma Defeated in Spokane Mayor Race
Democrat N. S. Pratt wins the Spokane mayoral race over Republican J. T. Oma by a 500 to 700 margin. Saloon and brewery interests supported Oma, leaving council outcome uncertain.
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Spokane
N. S. Pratt
J. T. Oma
Ome
Executions of John and Sam Brown in Richmond Penitentiary
In Richmond Virginia John and William Brown, described as Negroes, were electrocuted in the state penitentiary. John Brown began the chase at 7 25 a m with his son following twelve minutes later in the early morning execution.
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Father
Sam
John
William Brown
Richmond
John Brown
Ehase
Covington House Once Linked to Uncle Tom’s Cabin
The Kennedy homestead in Covington, Kentucky, described as the city’s oldest boxe, is slated for demolition. It is noted that Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote the opening chapters of Uncle Tom’s Cabin there.
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Kennedy
Covington
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Congress Debates Tax Law Tariff and House Actions
Extended discussion on the Didgley lumber duty and income tax tops the Senate and House agenda. Borah argues for constitutional review of the income tax while Dolliver and Aldrich spar over protective tariffs. House adjourns after brief sessions as tariff amendments proceed slowly. notable briefings include Taft's son elected Yale Y.M.C.A. treasurer and various business and local incidents.
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Piles
Washington
Borah
United States
Congress
Tme
Wanger
Pennsylvania
Hay
Virginia
Civil Service Commission
Payne
New York
House
Ghurnday
Senate
Dolliver
Town
Aldrich
Iowa
Supreme Court of the United States
Bradley
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Eczema Cure Promoted By Old Time Remedy Card
An old advertisement tells of eczema relief after using Cuticura soap ointment and Resolvent. It claims a sufferer, 77, found sleep after twenty four hours and full cure in a month, noting intense itching, sleepless nights, and prior worsening medicines. Also includes a humorous domestic employment anecdote from a Utne reader.
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Han
Wilarrisen Smith
Mt. Kisco
N.Y
Potter Song & Chew, Corp
Cutieurna Retailies
Bostoi
Earnest Advice From Rev Pettypool on Kidney Trouble
Rev F C Pettypool of Herrin urges readers with kidney and urinary issues to try Dorn's Kidney Pills. He says his weak knee and disordered kidneys troubled him years, forcing breaks from work and sleepless nights, until using the remedy led to quick, permanent relief. Sold by dealers 40 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Dorn
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Discouraged Yoga and a Seine Rescue in Paris
An American in Paris saved an old man from drowning in the Seine but was confronted by a police official and berated for supposed ingratitude. The English-language account mocks patriotic sentiments and notes life-saving dogs were mistaken for threats.
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Paris
Seine
le Vigaro
Monsieur
Newfoundland
German Wallpaper Trust Formed by Leading Manufacturers
Negotiations among German wallpaper makers culminated in a trust. Seven top manufacturers have joined, collectively producing about 72,020,000 units annually.
Grape-Nuts Cures Chronic Constipation Claim
A reader describes lifelong constipation eased by Grape-Nuts, claiming prior laxatives failed and that digestive muscles were paralyzed. After starting the predigested food, bowel regularity returned in days and the condition allegedly cured. The ad ends with a motivational line and note that similar letters appear periodically.
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Wellville
Prie
Philadelphia's Speed Showed in Silly Opera Night
A fragment from a Philadelphia era page complains about New York disdain for the provinces and mocks an opera scene. It recalls Oscar Vlamnerstele singing about Philadelphia and a visiting Mrs Hertha T Stine, with satirical lines about speed and civic pride.
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Provinces
Philadelphia
Can Iniense
Philadelphia Opera
Oscar Vlamnerstele
Viladelphians
New Yorker
Hertha T. Stine
Fragmentary medical ad from The Secret Ontario paper
A garbled OCR excerpt promotes Lane's Fairly Medicine as a pleasant herb that eases stomach and bowel issues, reduces headaches and backache, and benefits the blood. The text mentions an invest mom and medical claims but is unclear and riddled with typos.
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Lane
A Coming Plumneler at a College Debts Scene
A fragmentary dialogue depicts a quirky exchange about a monthly debt statement. The speaker praises the meticulous, businesslike format and notes sending a sealed check for the amount.
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Wong
Bnainely
Famous Physician Opens Free Medical Advice Service
Renowned longtime physician De Caldwell of Monticello Alabama offers free medical guidance through his laboratory correspondence department. Dyspepsia stomach troubles and related complaints are addressed by sending inquiries to De W B Caldwell 402 Caldwell Buildings Monticello AL. Also Dickey and Cove of Hav erht Muse claim a solar energy method using sun rays for electricity generation.
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Miiuals
Caldwell
Monticello
de. W. B. Caldswell
Caldwell Buildings
Dickey
G. TL. Cove
Haveerht
Muse
Fragmented and dubious health and product claims mix
The fragment lists various remedies and claims from diverse sources. Mentions PRETIVES EXE SALVE, Molden Essex, electric vacuum elements, Garfield products from Brooklyn, and Lewis' Slogte Binder Georger. References a Rosalyns view on national attention to dancing and wartime French demands. Overall, unclear narrative with multiple unrelated product notes.
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Bert
Ribhans
Privat
Chicago Tribune
Winshire
Pittsburgh
Cineinnath
George
Laura
Dribane
Doeds
Guar
Caquor
Steeln Ibersy Ees
Thompson's
PDN
Work of Congress
Bristow
Beveridge
Gallinger
Indiana
Cummins
Murphy
Missouri
Phillips and Mepherson
Fils
Rucker
Philips
Robert A. Taft
Taft
Yale University Y. Af
C. A
McCurdy Brothers’ Department Store
Tire
Wirjus
W. Va
Western Maryland Railroad
Californiana
Keystomq ‘Type Founders
Spool Cotton Company
Atlanta
William A. Roberts
United States Navy
Los Angeles
Cal
Tacifia
Eczema
Utneper
Ammbel
Eximmlin Tan
Amnambel
Annabel
A. C. Pettypool
F.C Pettypool
Baptist Qurzy Med
Herrin
Molden
Essex
Eng
Chase
Electric Tight and
Power Companies of
Minnesota
Nature
Garfield Len &Co
Brooklyn
Rosalyns
Lewis
Georger
Inglind
France
Chia
Boy Bho
Carters TL Ves
Carters
Western Canada
Canada
W. D
Mich
Cure
Phied Street
Milwaukee
Wis
W. H. Rogers
Indianapolis
Ind
Ganaua
Cain
Paxton Toilet CO
Clarence R. Griffin
Sheridan
Woskonom Grips
Cs. C
Vhue ‘Co
Minn
Winnesota
Montana Land Fo
Minneapolla
Piles Freee
REA CO
Dept. BS
Angapellie Mine
Wood Mann
Baiheuts
Hen Wei
Tina
SPOHN
Spohn Medical Co
Chemiaig
Bectoriobegna
Goshen, Lad
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