Billbacks and Trials Echo in 19th Century Headlines
Congress debates inhouse measures led by McKinley while Illinois figure A Hart McKee answers a Paris divorce suit alleging wife misconduct. Berlin violence, Mount Vernon tragedy, Chicago terminal lessons for weapon sale limits. Powles urges jail for ballot access seekers. Taft guided by Alison faction at state convention. Demarest sets amateur record at national championship in Chicago.
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C. Demarest
Sural I
Gardner
Cc Hyee
Chicago
Bill Run
Cubs rout Wicks 7 to 2 to even series
Chicago Cubs defeat Wicks 7 to 2 in game two securing a 5 run margin with a late run to spare.
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Chicago Cubs
Wickspure
Ming
White Sox Practice Held in Texas After Loss to Angels
The White Sox were ordered to depart for practice by manager Jones in De Rio Texas. They had defeated Los Angeles 11 to 3 in the game referenced, with the team preparing for upcoming play.
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White Sox
Alanager Jones
Tani
de Rio
Texas
Los Angeles
Bucklen’s Arnica Sally Praised by Clinton Resident
A Clinton Maine resident testifies Bucklen’s Arnica Sally cures pites and chapped hands and heals old sores without scarring. The testimonial notes the product’s effectiveness and its availability at Trouseworth Bres drug store.
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Chamberlain
Clinton, Maine
Bucklen
Trouseworth Bres
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Ad Promises Quick Relief
A promotional notice for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin claims the laxative cures constpation indigestion liver trouble heartburn and other stomach and bowel diseases for all ages. It offers a free sample by mail from Pepsin Syrup Monticello and lists Houseworth Bros as a seller at 50 cents and one dollar per bottle.
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Dr. Caldwell
Pepsin Syrupe
Caldwell Bldg
Monticello, al
Houseworth Bros
Bottie
Inflammatory Rheumatism Gored In 3 Days
Morton Hill of Lebanon Indiana reports his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism in every muscle and joint and was bed bound for six weeks with eight doctors. After using Dr Dechons Relief for Rheumatism she gained instant relief and walked within three days. Sold to Houseworth Bros by AH Bentz Co druggists.
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Morton Hill
Lebanon
Ind
Dechon
Houseworth Bros
Bentz & Co
Foley's Honey and Tar for la grippe coughs
An old health ad claims Foley's Honey and Tar stops coughing and heals the lungs without harmful drugs. It promotes the remedy as safe in a yellow package and urges buyers to refuse substitutes, available at all druggists.
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Foley
S. Taney
Foley's Honey and Tar Marketed Safe Under Pure Food Law
Announcement states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law. It contains no opiate or other harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. All dealers are advised.
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Foley
Forty Acres for Sale Near City Limits at $4,500
For sale. Forty acres of good land near the city with solid buildings. Asking price is $4,500. Contact M. W. Stark, Monger lds. 21.
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Monger Lds
Forty acres near Elkhart with buildings for sale
For sale a forty acre tract of good land with substantial buildings six miles from Elkhart priced at 2500 dollars. Contact M. W. Stark at the Monge Building.
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Elkhart
M. W. Stark
Monge
Spaniards and Saints Warn Women Away from Bathing Across History
The piece recounts legends and anecdotes about bathing bans in Spain from monks warning women to avoid water, through tales of La Cava and Bathsheba to Isabella II and St Eufraxia. It notes hygienic practices and stereotypes, citing Victorian sources and the Brooklyn Eagle account by Julius Chambers.
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Madrid
Senora
Spain
Susanna Bathsheba
Julian
la Cava
Toledo
Tagus
Wamba
Roderick
Bathsheba
David
Isabella
Philip II
Southey
Eufraxia
Land of
Castile
Julius Chambers
Brooklyn Eagle
Arabic Alphabet Users and English Reading Share of World Text
A discussion on writing systems notes the Arabic alphabet is used by more people in total than Latin scripts, but active literacy favors English. It claims that English dominates global readership, with three fourths of mail and newspapers in English and the majority of newspaper readers reading English.
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Asome
Language mix at Grand Central causes confusion
An old lady at Grand Central spoke rapid French confusing a guard who asked nearby passengers for help. A young woman named Ty French translated and learned the next Boston train would arrive at 4 57. she told the guard and the old lady.
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Grand Central
Boston
Pyramid Cure Promises Private Relief From Ailments
An advertisement touts Pyoramid Pill Cure claiming painless single cure and instant relief. It offers a free trial package by mail from Pyramid Drug Co at 97 Pyramid Building, Marshall, Michigan, with full boxes available from druggists for 50 cents.
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Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid Ruting
Marshall, Mich
Doan's Kidney Pills Promoted in Elkhart Notice
An old promotional notice from Elkhart Indiana touts Doan's Kidney Pills to ward off Bright's disease and diabetes. A testimonial from Mrs John Rowe describes kidney secretions as brick dust with sediment and back pain, claiming the remedy helped her husband after years of trouble. Sold by Houseworth Bros drug store with poster and United States agents.
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Doaan
Bright
Doan
Elkhart
John Rowe
Dmiddlebury
Houseworth Bros
Milburn Con
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Oather
Safety deposit boxes offered by St Joseph Valley Bank
Burglary awareness notice promotes renting safety deposit boxes for valuables with individual keys at a promotional rate of three dollars per year. Public guidance on protecting possessions via secure storage in the bank’s facilities.
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ST. Joseph Valley Bank
Notice to Heirs and Creditors in Chokey Estate
Notice is given that Charles Chokey as administrator of the estate of Charlotte J. Chokey deceased has filed an account and vouchers for final settlement. The circuit court at Goshen Indiana will examine the accounts on March 16, 1908. Heirs creditors and other interested parties must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Clerk GEO. W. Fleming seals the notice.
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Charlotte J. Chokey
Wikhat
Charles Chokey
Circuit Court
Ikhart
Goshen
Indiana
No Case On Record For Foley's Honey and Tar Claims
Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a guaranteed cure for coughs and colds with no pneumonia or consumption resulting from use. Warns to refuse imitation products and notes the genuine version comes in a yellow package and contains no opiates.
Old Time Farmer Jubilee at Hoffmans Rail
Saturday evening the Pleasure club stages a farmer jubilee at Hoffmans Rail with girls in aprons and bonnets and boys in overalls and straw hats. Attendees receive souvenirs and enjoy a good time for a dollar.
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Pleasure Club
Hoffman’s Rail Ue
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