Heritage of Civil War Vet Credits Kidney Cure Story
Capt. John L. Ely of the 17th Ohio recalls kidney trouble after Civil War bouts and limping with a cane. He credits Dean's Kidney Pills started in 1901 for a full recovery and long-term health, saying back pain and kidney symptoms vanished. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
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John L. Ely
Co. E
17Th Ohio
East Second Street
Newton
Kansas
Ely
Dean
Tigers Tap Rubber Trees
In Perak Malay peninsula a rubber factory run by a Scotchman used valerian to attract tigers to scratch tree bark. Workers then tapped sap after the animals’ markings. The plan solved labor shortages by leveraging tiger behavior to expose rubber for collection.
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Perak
Malay Peninsula
Superb Service and Scenic Tours by Grand Trunk Railway
Tour prospectus describes itineraries to Niagara Falls Muskoka Kawartha Lakes Georgian Bay Temagami St Lawrence River Rapids Thousand Islands Algonquin White Mountains and Atlantic coast resorts. Itinerary emphasizes double track Chicago to Montreal and Niagara Falls New York routes and offers tourist pamphlets from Geo. W. Vaux at 135 Adams Street Chicago.
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Niagara Falls
Muskoka
Kawartha Lakes
Georgian Bay
Temegami
St. Lawrence River
Rapids
Thousand Islands
Algonquin National Park
White Mountains
Atlantic Sea Coast
Grand Trunk Railway System
Chicago
Montreal
N. Y
Geo. W. Vaux, A. G. P
T. A
Adams St
Luminous Centipede Defends Itself With Blue Green Glow
A Nature correspondent describes a centipede that emits blue green light to deter red ants pursuing it. The luminous defense can be seen when housed in a tumbler, where the creature flashes repeatedly until exhaustion, then stops shining.
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Nature
Old Timer Endorses Postum Over Coffee
A woman who has used Postum Food Coffee for eight years shares how swapping coffee for Postum eased nervous dyspepsia and stabilized her nerves. She notes her husband also benefited, and that the family’s health improved with continued use, mentioning increased brain and nerve power and a later reference to The Road to Wellville.
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Postum Wa
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Return to love ends a double Tennant ruse
In a tale of mistaken identity, Captain J W Tennant learns his wife’s jealousy forced a separation. The other Captain Tennant, his namesake, reveals the letters were meant for him and helps reunite two lovers Elsie Stapleton and Jimmy Tennant after uncovering a cruel misunderstanding.
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Jimmy
Tennant
Elsie Stapleton
New York
Philippines
Elsie
J. W. Tennant
Jimmie
John Watson Tennant
Duns
Jove
John
Ducky
Stapletons
Florida
Far East
New W L Douglas Shoe Co Opens Vast Montello Plant
The W L Douglas Shoe Co dedicates a new 260 by 60 foot two story Montello building as part of its Brockton plant. The lower floor houses a full jobbing stock and the second floor holds offices with sample room and telegraph plus Western Union lines. Open house ran 11 am to 8 pm with a Mace Gay Orchestra concert and Boston caterer service.
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W. L. Douglas Shoe Co
Montello
Mace Gay
Boston
United States
W. L. Douglas Co
Allied Industries
Brockton and
Douglas
Western Union
A Point in Favor of the Medders Trolley Cars
Judge comments on trolley cars as a blessing in the town. Josh Kornkirk notes cars avoid the trolleys, calling them the only thing around.
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Si Medders
Josh
Josh Kornkirk
Experience for Less Than Purchase Price Draws Interest
A wry comment notes many people would trade away their experience for less than they paid. The remark highlights a desire to shed past lessons and costly mistakes, suggesting a market of quick, cheap life upgrades.
Velveteen Care Guide From Eleanor R. Para
Velveteen should be washed by shaking in warm soapy water, then rinsed well and drip dried. Do not squeeze or wring and hang the fabric straight to prevent crookedness when dry.
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Eleanor R. Par A
Constable halts four men on country road gambling
A constable arrested four men on a rural England road for gambling after they were caught playing cards while walking and stopping to deal. The tale blends crime report with a note on laundry starch, praising Defiance Starch for stiffening textiles without thickening.
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England
Drawing the Line at Female Street Supervisors
The Minden Signal jokes about being governed by three women bosses comparing it to harsh tasks and absurd fears, noting the prospect of being told what to do with a lighthearted mockery of gender roles.
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Caesar
Minden
Thousands of Men Wanted to Harvest Crops in Minnesota
Advertises large labor recruitment for harvest across Minnesota and the Dakotas with low rates from the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad. Tickets on sale daily August 1 31 1906. Wages from 1.75 to 3.00 dollars per day including board. For rates contact agents or address A B Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis Minn.
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Minnesota
The
Dakotas
Minneapolis and St. Louis
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis, Minn
Fraser Leads Calcutta YMCA as Bengal Governor
Sir Andrew Fraser, governor of Bengal and de facto ruler of 80 million people, serves as the active president of the Calcutta YMCA, balancing official duties with religious commitments. He meets weekly at the YMCA and directs programs for youth, education, and social welfare.
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Andrew Fraser
Bengal
Calcutta
King Uses Equestrian Drills to Stay Fit
King Edward embraces horse riding for fitness after a rabbit hole incident that interrupted his walking routine. The royal note says the stunt work helps manage his weight and health.
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Edward
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