Birth of Lydia Pinkham and rise of Vegetable Compound
This history traces Lydia E. Pinkham born 1819 in Lynn Massachusetts and her transformation of family herbal remedies into Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. The 1873 panic hitches finances but the product gains fame via word of mouth and later newspaper ads.
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Estes
Lynn
Mass
Pinkhams
Lydia I. Pinkham
Pinkham
Boston
New York
Brooklyn
Lydia E Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia FE
Pinikham
Lydia Ek
Wreck on Denver & Rio Grande Kills Dozens in Colorado
A head on collision between trains No. 3 Utah and California Express and No. 16 eastbound near Beaver and Adobe west of Florence leaves about thirty five dead and many injured. Fire and gas explosions follow as passengers are trapped and officials begin a full inquiry into misplaced orders and conduct of railway staff.
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Pueblo
Colo
Maroh
Denver & Rio Grande
Beaver
Auche
St. Mary's Hospital
Utah
California
Barlees
Adobe
Roa
New Mexico
Florence
Swollew
Tifrtv
Truin
Should A Horse Be Clipped In Early Spring
An old veterinary argument favors clipping horses in early spring to improve health and work output. It cites reduced sickness, faster cooling, and better rest for clipped horses versus unclipped ones, with a Buffalo streetcar test showing 0 illnesses among clipped horses out of 250. A first class clipper costs under seven dollars.
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England
France
Buffalo Street Car Company
Phoenix Line steamer British King sinks in Atlantic storm
Poston, March 15. Twenty seven crew members die when the Phoenix Line steamer British King founder in a raging Atlantic storm about 150 miles south of Fable island. Thirteen survivors reach safety aboard the Bos-tonian. eleven are saved by the Mannheim. five more are picked up from a freighter float by the Postonian.
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Mannheim
Rotterdam
New York
Imperted sausage on the bill sparks dinner fear
The Chicago Sun notes a tense dinner mood with sharp sarcasm about the show and the food. The remark implies dissatisfaction with the program and a sense of unease about what follows tonight.
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Chicago Sun
Daylight Robbery Strikes St Petersberg Spirits Cellar
A dozen men armed with revolvers entered a government spirits cellar on the embankment of St Petersberg in broad daylight yesterday. They overpowered employees and rifled the safe, marking a rare bold act in the city.
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Daylig't. St. Petersb'rg
Ellwesselburg
Red Cross Ball Blue from The Russ Company sale notice
Readable text shows a small ad for Red Cross Ball Blue by The Russ Company of South Bend Indiana. It notes a price, likely 67 cents, and marks large display quantities and the product origin.
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Russ Company
South Bend
Ind
Alfornia Hig
Louisville
San Francisco
Cal
New York
California Fig Syrup Co
Woman Seeks Man’s Wages In Office Role
A reader notes a girl’s plan to secure a man’s wages by entering an office job. The item highlights social attitudes toward gender roles and employment.
Natives in China Eat Little Meat Except Pork
The text notes that Chinese natives consume very little meat from butchers aside from pork. It mentions poultry is abundant and game is also available.
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China
Peruna Cited As Common Winter Remedy For Catarrh
Syracuse resident Addie Harding cites Peruna as a preventive for colds and bronchitis while Portland Oregon’s Mrs Virginia Caviana reports improvement from chronic catarrh after using Peruna. Both describe relief within weeks and weight gain.
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Addie Harding
Brighton Ave
Syracuse, N. Y
Virginia Caviana
Cambridge Block
Portland
Ore
Peruna
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PiNidlAn
Isaac Pinkham
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PIT & Pitlpss
Tso
Beckman Bros
Des Moines
Lowe
Secies
Lane
Thoines Greamery CO
A & Vine
Colorado
Sical
Ceri
Coutck
W.J. U
Des Moines, la
DRS. Thornton & Minor
Oak ST
Karasc City
Hananette Oat
Price
Diemer
Mr. D
Springfield
Riverside
Rock Island Stove CO
Rock Island, Ill
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