Forty Two Die In Seattle Harbor Steamer Collision
Sea disaster off Duwamish head leaves forty two dead as the Dix sinks stern first after a collision with the liner Jeanie. Thirty seven rescued, including all on open deck. one girl Alice Simpson survives. Divers and rescue craft search for bodies near 100 fathoms. Captain Lermon lauded as skilled. Jeanie returns to Virginia Street dock with survivors aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Seattle Harbor
Duwamish Head
Jeanie
Alice Simpson
Saven
Dix
Virginia Street
Beattie
Lermon
Storm losses heavy across the South after weekend storms
Memphis report notes eight deaths from the storm that swept Tennessee Mississippi Alabama and Arkansas. Telegraph service is returning but rail traffic is crippled with washed tracks and down bridges from Jackson to Boome. Farming losses mount in crops and livestock as rain continues to fall.
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Memphis
Tenn
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Arkansas
Nashville, Chattanooga
Deep Lake Baikal Said To Be World’s Deepest
The article asserts Lake Baikal in Siberia is the deepest lake with an area of about nine thousand square miles and depths of four to five thousand feet, containing a vast volume of water. It notes Lake Superior similarly large. It also mentions Nottingham England abolishing dusty streets by dissolving calcium chloride in water and sprinkling every three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Baikal
Siberia
Lake Erie
Superiar
Nottingham
England
A Missouri Woman Finds Relief After Kidney Ailment
Mrs. J B Johnson of Columbia Missouri describes two years of dropsy heart pain limited arm movement and frequent secretions before using Deans Kidney Pills. After two boxes she reports no recurrence of trouble and urges others to try the remedy sold for 50 cents a box by Toston-Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Johnson
West Hickman Street
Columbia, Mo
Dean
Toster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Defiance Starch Promises Better Laundered Wash Goods
The article notes Japanese profits in patent medicines extend to markets in China Korea and the South Sea islands. It explains that wash goods gain appeal from laundering and starching with Defiance Starch praised for providing stiffness without thickening improving the look of finished work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Korea
South Tea Islands
Hight-Falutin Writing Draws Local Skepticism
A correspondent from an English church paper reports on a town meeting and criticizes the speakers as "working the oracle" while saying the movement is a false exotic driven from London. He notes the townspeople view the bubble at its true worth and remain unimpressed.
Superb Journey to Niagara Falls and Ontario Resorts
Describes travel by Grand Trunk Railway to Niagara Falls Muskoka Kawartha Lakes Georgian Bay Temiscaming Region St Lawrence River and Rapids Thousand Islands Algonquin Park White Mountains and Atlantic coast resorts. Offers tourist pamphlets from Geo. W. Vaux 135 Adams St Chicago.
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Niagara Falls
Muskoka
Kawartha Lakes
Georgian Pay
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
Women in strenuous jobs across the United States
The Technical World notes women in diverse roles from Monterey lighthouse keepers to South Portland divers. It praises countless others who aid Kipling's idea of Unafraid Gentile men, and highlights women sheriffs, street-cleaning bosses, and workers who push hard against nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Monterey
Cal
Fish
Point Pinas
South Portland
Gordon
Kipfig
Utah
Chicago
Game Chickens Return as Boston Fad Says Dealers
Dealers report suburban Boston residents adopting game chickens for decorative lawn displays. The birds’ stately plumage and carriage attract owners who would not test their combative nature. Traders predict a revival of keeping gamecocks chained at country houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Coffee Ad Firmly Ties Ills to Drug-Stimulant Coffee
The piece argues coffee’s stimulant content harms organs and feeds disease, urging readers to switch to Postum Food Coffee. It claims medical letters show nervous system relief after ten days off coffee and endorses Postum as a safer alternative with a sales pitch tone.
Dyes and household items advertised in brief items
An assortment of short advertisements notes Putnam Faceless Dyes for carpets at 10c a package and claims Germany supplies most of the world dyes. Also mentions Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething, Jamination for pain relief, and Defiance Starch promising flexibility and durability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Terrestrial Days Slightly Lengthen Over Time
Scientists estimate Earth days are lengthening by roughly half a second per century due to tidal friction and other factors. This slow change affects timekeeping and long term astronomical measurements, with researchers monitoring lunar and solar influences to refine models.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Cure for Catarrh
The advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional remedy that cures all stages by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure and urge sending for testimonials. Sold by all druggists at 75 cents. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney , CO
Toledo
Chesebrough Mfg. CO
State Street
New York City
Name for Stetson's boat
Story recalls John Stetson the theatrical manager delaying naming his yacht. A friend asks the name on the street. Stetson says it will start with S and plans to choose between Psyche or Cinch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stetson
John Stetson
John
Brandreth's Pills A Classic Blood Purifier Health Remedy
A long standing remedy, Brandreth's Pills are described as a purely vegetable blood purifier and laxative. The copy claims a fixed dose effect, safe for all ages, and recommends one or two pills nightly for constipation dyspepsia and blood impurities. Sold universally in plain or sugar coated forms.
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Brandreth
Veteran Driver Has Record at Confederate Funerals
James H. Johnson of Washington drove the Davis carriage at Mrs. Jefferson Davis funeral in Richmond and has accompanied every family member at prior services. He drove for Jefferson Davis and Winnie Davis and has not missed a Confederate reunion since the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Johnson
Washington
Davis
Jefferson Davis
Richmond
Winnie Davis
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound A Woman's Help
Letters from Nellie Holmes of Buffalo and Tillie Hart of Larimore praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for ending painful periods and restoring regularity. The ad claims the remedy cures many female ailments including bearing down, headaches, dizziness, and nervous symptoms and offers free advice from Mrs Pinkham Lynn Mass.
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Lydia E. Pinkhams
Nellie Holmes
N. Division Street
Buffalo
N. Y
Pinkham
East
Lydia E. Pinkham
Tillie Hart
Larimore
N. D
Lydia EE. Pinkham
Mrs. Pinkham
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Missouri
Boston Society
Germany
Phythagoras
Hax, Facile
NEW York
Miss Nellie Holmes
Sci
Prussian Remedy Co
St. Paul
Minn
Ganshreek Children
Bears
Carters
Carters Brre Iver
Defiance
The
Cen
Vaece
Canadian West
Ottawa
Canada
E. T. Holmes
Jackson Street
Minnesota
W. W. Bennett
Life Building
Omaha
Nebraska
Aiddreas Tlik Harvey Oil CO
Cleveland
J. F. Stone
Lawrence, Kas
Cardus
Ladies Advisory Dept
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga, Tenn
Duane Street
Adearess Gatrewa Nursery Coo
le Mars
Low
W.N. U
Des Moines
Martha Washington Comfort Shoes
Martha Washington
F. Mayer Bool & Shoe Co
Milwaai
Ge Wie
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