Two Letters Support Lydia Pinkham Business Claim
A Washington woman writes of eight years of monthly agony and an operation, seeking relief from Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. A follow up testimonial from Mrs Mary Dimmick, praising the remedy after crediting it with restoring her health and eliminating the need for surgery. Readers are urged to obtain a bottle and seek Mrs Pinkham's free advice.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Mary Dimmick
59Th and
E. Capitol Streets
Washington, D. C
Lydia K. Pinkham
59Th
Washington, D.C
Alpine Telephone Service Planned for Climbers in Italy
Alpine altitudes in Italy will soon gain a telephone service to aid climbers with assistance. The project, described as practical, aims to connect isolated peaks with rapid communication for mountaineering teams and rescue scenarios.
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Italy
Beach scene at Norwich shows children on steep sand hill
On the Norwich coast young people enjoy sliding down a 130 foot high sand bluff. The soft sand along the beach draws hundreds as conditions ease and calm returns. The Indianapolis News notes a bygone worry about affording a new season’s model after trading in an old wheel.
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Norwich
England
Indianapolis News
Dredging for rich bachelors shocks London society
Truth notes the fad of dredging for wealthy bachelors among London's social set. A sharp society woman uses clever matchmaking schemes to surface affluent but largely married men, then secures engagements and payments via a dredger, a practice increasingly undertaken by divorced or widowed women seeking advantage.
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Asia
West End
London
Romans criticize king Victor Emmanuel II for court restraint
Romans fault King Emmanuel for not living like a king as he avoids ostentation. Queen Margherita’s democratic manners contrast with royal etiquette while mourning King Christian alters the ball schedule. The first ball was postponed. the second ball occurred amid pessimistic talk.
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Victor Emmanuel II
Ther
Margherita
Humbert
Helena
Nicholas
Montenegro
Emmanuel
Quirinal
Christian
SEA GULLS PROTECTED AS USEFUL SCAVENGERS
A writer in The World Today argues gulls, though ruthless to eggs and young, are vital as scavengers around cities and waterways. The piece praises their colony life and asserts protection, comparing gulls to buzzards and noting their role on the coast.
Balloon in French Court Sets Precedent for Aerial Transit
Paris court handles the first balloon case tied to an accident over the city. Aeronaut Bacon’s rope being hauled down sparked a gas leak and an explosion that killed Gouzeau. the court ruled against the aeronaut, ordering $1000 damages to Gouzeau’s widow.
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Paris
France
Bacon
Gouzeau
Aeronaut
Typists Report Cold Typewriters and Warmth
An employer watches as a stenographer carries a typewriter near a steam radiator. The machine freezes when heat is off and sticks badly. The expert notes cold affects older, worn models, sometimes requiring minutes to regain function after warmth.
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New York Press
SKEEING IN THE HIGH ALPS
Fritz Morris writes on skees in Europe for business and pleasure. Norway hosts a national skee meet with a track on a hill above a frozen lake, 160 feet high, 190 yards long, two thirds down the slope for the jump. Olaf Tandberg flew 102 feet. Leip Berg stood 93 feet in the longest safe landing.
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Technical World Magazine
Fritz Morris
Norway
Olaf Tandberg
Holmensolen
Leip. Berg
Weighing the World by Pyramids and Pendulums
Scientists debate prior estimates of Earth's size. An expedition may travel to Egypt to weigh the world by measuring the great pyramid. A pendulum experiment could reveal the pyramid's influence and allow calculation of Earth's exact dimensions.
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Io Egypt
Haseer
Labor Shortage Presses New Zealand Colony Government
A scarce demand for laborers in New Zealand prompts the colonial government to seek measures to attract workers. Officials report tight job markets and discuss potential incentives to fill critical shortages across key industries.
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New, Zealand
Retired Publican Plans Mansion Statues Apollo and Apollinaris
A London Tatler note describes a retired publican detailing his new mansion. He requests two statues at the foot of the stairs, Apollo on one side and Apollinaris on the other, with the architect seeking clarification.
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Apollo
Apollinaris
London Tatler
Motor vehicles and boats spread in Naples
The British consul at Naples notes rapid adoption of automobiles and increasing use of motor boats. He predicts a decline in gondolas and boats on the Bay of Naples and Venice canals as public transport shifts to motorized options.
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Naples
Merry Boatman
Bay of
Venice
Torrey’s sharp reply on walking on water
During a London talk evangelist Dr. Torrey faced a skeptical heckler who doubted Biblical miracles. The preacher retorted that he can walk on water better than on rum, underscoring his message with a biting quip.
Gold mine sale linked to chickens in Tapalpa Mexico
A historical notice reports a gold mine in Mexico sold for 150000 dollars after Albert Palos the Tapalpa merchant discovered gold grains in his fowls crops. The finding valued the property unexpectedly, triggering acquisition steps as chickens were credited in the discovery.
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Mexico
Albert Palos
Tapalpa
Ungrabbed Phrase Sparks Curious Quip in Odd Dialogue
In a fragmented exchange a man asks if the woman will have another salad. The oddly garbled lines reveal a puzzled response from the girl as she presses lips together and murmurs. The scene hints at a domestic moment or domestic banter with unclear context.
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