Illinois Gop Central Committee Controversy Over Hopkins Support
Springfield January 13 reports a tense day as Democratic leaders outlined plans over the governor election contest while Republicans debated recount options. The Republican State Central Committee met and discussed an alleged proposed caucus resolution urging undivided support for Senator Hopkins, a document later withdrawn.
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Republican State Central Committee
Hopkins
Pringfield
Welingfield
State House
Shortieft
Lee O'Neil Browne
Ross C. Hall
John C.ruby
Roger €. Sullivan
P. F. Murray
Shurtleff
Chiper- Geld
Shanahan
Smejkal
Led
Sherman
State Central Committee
Republican Party of
Illinois
Republican Party
Repub‘ieans
Repub-ican
Democratic State Central Committee of
Maois
Deneen
Thai EE
Stevenson
Gireg
United States
Fire damages department store in Litchfield
Fire at the Pays Department Store in Litchfield, TA on January 13 caused about $150,000 in losses. The blaze, believed to have started at a gasoline lighting plant in the meat department, disrupted the shop and drew attention to the unusual scene as the incoming steamer offered a distinct view of the affected block.
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Pays
Lichfield
Snake Invasion Described In Sierra Leone Notes From Westchester
A fragment from Westchester County Magazine notes Sierra Leone is infested with snakes both large and small. It mentions the constrictor species and adds that venomous varieties abound. The yellow jack is cited as possibly the deadliest with bites fatal within about twenty minutes.
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Sierra Leone
Westchester County Magazine
Lobster Question Sparks Parent in Baltimore School
A German man angrily confronted a school principal over a simple test question about a lobster. He demanded quicker and more relevant queries for his son Herman, arguing the inquiry was a waste of time and money. The incident highlights concerns about teaching methods in public schools.
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Baltimore
Teuton
Petter Dings
Herman
Bodder
Lippincott's
Saved His Rupees In Flood At Ualdarabad
During a great flood at Ualdarabad a native banker climbed a mound as water rose. He shouted rewards up to a thousand rupees to anyone who would save him, offering payments of 50 and 1000 rupees as the water covered him. He finally escaped without paying.
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Ualdarabad
St. James’ Gazette
Bonefiers of London Reconcile Neighbours at Festive Fires
The London Globe notes that bonefiers, built in the streets during vigiles and festive days, served to unite formerly quarrelsome neighbours. As people stow wood and labor toward the fires, feasting and merriment replace bitterness with friendship, aiding to purify the air with virtue.
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Stow
London
London Globe
Tombstone Epitaph on Death Causes in Town
The Tombstone Epitaph jokes that deaths in Tombstone come from specific causes like old age or misadventures rather than physical irregularities, noting oddly that rope, cyanide, or a cold from a 45 may explain fatalities. It humorously references 제거 stock phrases about county seat removals and manners.
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Tombstone
Daniel Boone
Woman appeals to Philip sober after snubbed justice
A woman who asked Philip of Macedon for justice was snubbed by the monarch. In scorn she declared she would appeal the verdict. The king demanded to whom she would appeal and she answered Philip sober, turning the moment into a famed quip.
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Philip
Philip of
Macedon
The Waning Honeymoon Mishap
The Kansas City Journal notes a light domestic quip as a husband returns for overshoes, while the wife teases him for forgetting a kiss, framing a playful domestic moment.
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Kansas City Journal
Still Jagway row echoes in Chicago Tribune parody
Mrs Jagway shouts from upstairs asking if Ebenzer Jagway has been drinking again. He replies in the hallway below no and insists it is not again. The exchange presents a humorous voice from a Chicago Tribune clipping.
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Ebenezer
Mrs. Jagway
Mi' Deer
Mr. Jag- Way
Chicago Tribune
Reminded Him. Tip Sparks Bargain at Chicago Eatery
A restaurant patron tells a waiter he plans to tip after his wife warned him against spending money foolishly. The Chicago News reports the exchange as a light, humorous local moment reflecting thrift and courtesy in dining etiquette.
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Waitter
Chicago News
Adversity borrows its sharpest sting from our flame
Adversity bites hardest from the flame within, as the author Horne notes. This compact reflection emphasizes inner struggle shaping resilience and character. The quote frames toughness as a personal furnace that tests will and spirit.
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Fmnatienca
Horne
Patrons Urged to Notify Office of Missed Papers
Readers who do not receive their newspaper regularly are asked to inform the office. The notice requests prompt reporting to improve delivery service and ensure timely receipt of issues.
Mumphreys Be orans and Jaflucnss Remedy Ad
Humphrays' Be orans listed for colds pneumonia and flu. Advertises relief for stomach and bowel disorders with mentions of baby and child care. Claims to prevent carriage and promote health with a New York origin and multiple ingredients referenced.
Mine Adds 100 to Death List in West Virginia Mine disaster
Rescue party driven back by deadly fumes failed to reach a miner trapped after a blast at Lick Branch colliery Binefield West Virginia. The explosion followed a prior disaster two weeks earlier. at least 100 lives were lost and ten bodies recovered. The mine, owned by Pocahontas Consolidated Collieries, had been deemed safe by officials.
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Binefield
W. Va
Jin Tang
Lick Branch
Foreman Bowers
Robert Smith
Holliday
Surratt
Speedwell
Tug River
South West Virginia Improvement Company
Pocahontas Consolidated Collieries Company
Traction magnate Cameron found guilty by Pittsburg jury
Charles S. Cameron president of the Tube City Railroad Co was found guilty of conspiracy in a bribery plot tied to granting a franchise. Former councilman William A. Martin and broker C R Richardson testified. Martin refused to name other bribed council members.
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Pittsburg
Charles S. Cameron
Tube City Railroad Company
William A. Martin
Tube City Railroad
Martin
C. R. Richardson
Alartin
Oldest Councilman Indicted in Ashtabula Bribe Case
Ashtabula Ohio January 13 city councilman George Aunger the oldest member and president pro tem was indicted on two counts for allegedly soliciting a $1200 bribe tied to an ordinance extending the Ashtabula Gas company franchise.
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Ashtabula, O
George Aunger
Ashtabula Gas Company
Diamond Queen jailed for hotel diamond theft
Baltimore police say Maimie Decris known as the Diamond Queen is in custody. She previously served at Milledgeville Georgia penal farm where a guard was punished for whipping her. Her present charge is theft of a $650 diamond from a hotel.
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Baltimore
Maimie Decris
Georgia
Milledgeville
Milliken Ordered to Pay Printing Bill in Patrick Case
St Louis court of appeals rules John T Milliken must pay Albert T Patrick’s printing bill of 85479 dollars contracted while Patrick, brother in law to Milliken, is serving life for the murder of millionaire Rice at Sing Sing.
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Patrick
St. Louis
British Ambassador Hosts Ball for Miss Roosevelt
In Washington on January 13 the British ambassador and Mrs Bryce hosted a ball honoring Miss Ethel Roosevelt. The cotillion was led by Miss Roosevelt with Vic Vivny, third secretary at the British embassy, among the attendees.
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Miss Roosevelt
Washington
Bryce
Ethel Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Vic. Vivny
Pineulea Kidney Booster Trial Offer
Pineulea for the kidneys described as golden globules that act directly on the kidneys. A 30 days trial costs $1.00 and promises quick relief for backache rheumatism lumbago and fatigue. Claims to purify the blood. Sold by H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guenther.
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H. J. Moogk
C. P. Guenther
Railroad stock holdings in Harriman's strong boxes
New York January 13 Wall Street Journal publishes the following list of road holdings. The Vanderbilts NY Central 14 million Harriman Son Co NY Central 14 475000 John S Kennedy NP 10 million James J Hill NP 8 million E H Harriman HP common 76 695000 E H Harriman HP preferred 30 million E H Harriman UP common 10 million E H Harriman UP preferred 62 500 000
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Harriman
New York
Wall Street Journal
Rathroad
the Vanderbilts
N. Y
8. P
Common
E. H. Harriman
U. P
U.P
Washington Gas Price Amendment Defeated
In the House an amendment by Representative Harrison to fix gas price at 80 cents for the District failed. Representative Mann opposed, noting New York prices should not dictate Washington rates. The bill kept the price at 85 cents.
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Washington
Harrison
House
Mann
New York City
Mendelssohn centenary engagement for Lillian Blauvelt
Lillian Blauvelt, American soprano, has been chosen as the leading soprano for the Mendelssohn centenary concert on February 3 in London. She will then travel to New York to perform Fransel und Gretel at Carnegie Hall on February 27.
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Lillian Blauveilt
London
Tillian Blauvelt
New York
Hearstites Guilty on Rockefeller Charge
New York January 13 Magistrate Moss finds S S Carvalho Bredford Merrill and Edward Clark guilty of criminally hiring John D Rockefeller Jr The Star Publishing Company officials face Tombs prison while parole awaits writ settlement The American accused Rockefeller of instigating peonage via a breakfast food company in Illinois
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New York
Star Publishing Company
William R. Hearst
New York American
Moss
Bredford Merrill
Edward
Clark
John D. Rockefellr, Jr
Tombs Prison
Messrs
Carvalho
Merrill
Rockefeller
Illinois
Pacific coast towns request Liberty Bell loan
Philadelphia dispatches report daily inquiries from Pacific coast cities seeking the Liberty Bell to ring again for their people. No replies have been sent yet. One letter notes the bell is badly cracked and not fit for use while others claim the relic would inspire their forefathers.
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Philadelphia
Pacific Coast
Prisoner Disappears Re Unexplained Escape Of Murder Suspect
Atlanta January 18 R Caldwell Smith held on murder charge is missing. A turnkey says a stranger with N A Chastain visited the prison asking for Smith claiming to take him to the Tower prison. Police and sheriff deny any removal on their orders.
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Atlanta
R. Caldwell Smith
N. A. Chastain
Smith
Tower Prison
Leaves Seven Widsows Ancestor Drowns at Utah Hot Springs
An early Mormon pioneer and Ogden leader, husband of seven wives and ancestor to hundreds, died while bathing at a Utah hot spring. Officials suggest heat or fainting caused the drowning during a daily bath. The obituary notes his roles as first mayor of Ogden and a progenitor of 300 descendants.
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Ogden
Uteh
Jan
Ida
Lorin Parr
Utah Hot Springs
Three Cent Fare Loses $125000 for City Lines
Cleveland street car lines running on a 3 cent fare operated at an estimated loss of 125000 dollars for October, November and December. The report details ongoing financial strain in city transit finances and the ongoing fare policy.
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Cleveland
Assassin Shot and Killed in Libau Street Fight
In Libau on January 13 a seraiudary officer and four policemen were dangerously wounded in a street encounter with a revolutionist. The assassin was shot dead.
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Libau
Suisidary
John Evers Weds Helen Fitzgibbons in Troy
In Troy New York on January 13 John Evers second baseman for the Chicago National League team married Miss Helen Fitzgibbons The ceremony involved local spectators and was noted as a quiet union in athletic circles.
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John Evers
Troy
N. Y
Chicago
Helen Fitzgibbons
Fried apples and onions with bacon luncheon dish
A luncheon dish described by the New York Times features fried round sliced apples with peels, thinly sliced onions, and crisp fried bacon served together.
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New York Times
Pills Claim Quick Relief for Bilious Headache
A vintage ad touts Rings Little Liver Pill as a remedy for billous ness sick headache and constipation. It promises no griping and offers the product at five cents. Sold
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H. J. Moogk
C. P. Guenther
Three-Year-Old Rescued Alive From Messina Ruins
In Messina and Reggio thousands remain buried as relief workers report hopeful signs. A three-year-old girl was recovered alive after sixteen days under rubble with no nourishment possible, likely in a cataleptic state. Huts rise along streets, water pipes are restored, and streets are lit at night amid frequent minor earthquakes.
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Reggie
Messina
Far East
Reggio
Japan Current Displaced Threatens Seismic Disturbances
Tacoma journalist Dr Willis Eugene Everett warns that the Pacific coast up to Alaska may face seismic disturbances between January and August. He attributes unusually cold northwest weather to the Japan current being shifted 1,500 miles offshore and says cold weather will persist until it returns to its normal position.
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Tacoma
Wash
Willis Eugene Everett
Pacific
Alaska
Northwest
Japan
Thought Carmichael insane behind fatal Browning case
Washington Pennsylvania January 18 John F Carmichael of this town nephew of the Reverend John H Carmichael who died by his own hand at Carthage Illinois left for Port Huron Michigan He believed his uncle had gone insane and in that state killed Browning and then ended his own life Detectives found syringe wounds on his leg and the syringe used He was seen without his beard and had altered his appearance Browning's watch was found in the dead man s pocket and the pocketknife used in Carmichael s suicide was Browning s property.
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Washington, Pa
John F. Carmichael
John H. Carmicahel
Carthage
Port Huron
Mich
Browning
Lfe
Carmichael
Sherman denounces divorce in Toledo series
The Rev Thomas Ewing Sherman son of General William Tecumseh Sherman electrified a Toledo audience during a mission service denouncing divorce as the most destructive force in the nation. He urged that divorce laws are laws that ought to be disobeyed.
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Toledo
Thomas Ewing Sherman
W. T. Sherman
Domestic Relations Court Plan Moves Forward in NY
A fifteen member committee chaired by Robert W. Stebberd of Charities was named in New York on January 18 to draft a bill establishing a domestic relations court, marking a definite step for the project.
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New York
Charities
Robert W. Stebberd
Pastor's Demise in Delaware Pulpit Sparked Poisoning Rumors
In Delaware Ohio on January 1 Rev. George Priest died after a sudden illness in the pulpit. Doctors withheld a definite cause but called the case mysterious and rumors of poisoning circulated. Separate item notes confectioners sugar priced six cents lower per hundred pounds in New York on January 13 with no changes to other grades.
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Delaware, O
George Priest
New York
Santa Fe Rail fined five thousand for rate discrimination
In San Francisco on January 13 the Santa Fe railroad was fined 5000 dollars for illegal discrimination in tariffs. The Southern Pacific was found guilty but not fined.
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Santa Fe
San Francisco
Santa Fe Railroad
Southern Pacific
Duluth Grain Firm Is Placed In Assignee
Duluth Minn Jan 13 The affatra of Spencer Moore Company the grain firm are in charge of an assignee.
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Duluth
Duluth, Minn
Spencer, Moore & Company
Dolphin Dance Lesson Prompts Child Laughter
A Los Angeles Times item recounts a classical dancing teacher addressing child pupils about dolphins. She extols the fish’s grace and life, then claims a single dolphin may have 2,000 offspring, prompting a humorous question from a girl about married dolphins.
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Los Angeles Times
Hains Verdict Tomorrow in Hains Case Defense Attacks Testimony
In Flushing New York on January 13 Attorney John F McIntyre wrapped up summing up the defense in the trial of Thornton Jenkins Hanna claiming Bayside Yacht Club witnesses were coached and testimony by Mrs Annis was manifestly false. He stated many witnesses were withdrawn from the stand and the jury would hear the rest tomorrow as Judge Crane ordered noon adjournment and the case to be sent to the jury tomorrow
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Annis
Flushing
N.Y
Bayside Yacht Club
John F. McIntyre
Thornton Jenkins Hanna
McIntyre
William EB. Annis
Peter C. Hains
Crane
Mr. McIntyre
American Forestry Association Meets on Conservation
Washington January 13. In line with Roosevelt and other authorities federal and state the American Forestry Association began a two days session here today. The object is the promotion of a businesslike and conservative use and treatment of forest resources. Speakers include Gifford Pinchot Dr Albert Shaw Professor H S Graves and J E Randall.
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Washington
Roosevelt
American Forestry Association
Gifford Pinchot
Albert Shaw
H. 8. Graves
J. E. Randall
Labor Conference Today to Review Contempt Decision
Washington January 13 Leaders and counsel will examine every phase of Judge Wrights contempt decision and the appeal at a conference between the executive council of the American Federation and counsel in the case. Judge Alton B Parker of New York will join the discussions. A weekly publication suggestion will be considered to protect free press and free speech in labor interests.
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Washington
Wright
Executive Council of the American Federation
Alton B. Parker
New York
Tillman at Work on Another Speech
Washington reports Attorney General Bonaparte answered parts of Senator Tillman speech. He disputed Tillman’s claims about public domain lands and Tillman’s alleged connections to land purchases. Tillman said he plans a presidential era speech addressing Roosevelt’s alleged misconduct and timing.
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Tillman
Washington
Bonaparte
Roosevelt
Harvard to Name Eliot's Successor Today
Boston Jan 13 Harvard University trustees expected to formally endorse Abbot Lawrence Lowell as successor to President Charles W Eliot. Since earliest days of the search Lowell has been the sole name seriously mentioned by alumni for the post.
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Boston
Harvard University
Abbott Lawrence Lowell
Charles W. Eliot
Irom
Lowell
Harvard
Fire in Cannon's Room Sparks Quick Speaker's Aid
A match dropped on newspapers in Speaker Cannon's room started a brief blaze. Secretary Busbey attacked the flames with his hands blistered in the effort. Damages included a broken glass screen a scorched carpet and blistered palms.
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Speaker
Washington
Speaker Cannon
Busbey
Indians Starving Aide Sought For Flathead Tribe
Helena Montana January 18 Fred C Morgan superintendent of the Flathead Indian reservation urges government action to avert famine among the tribe. He recommends immediate aid while relocation to another reservation or land allotment is arranged.
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Helena
Mont
Fred C. Morgan
Flathead Indian Reservation
Winter Killed by a Train in St. Louis
Four St Louis hunters were run down by a Burlington passenger train in winter conditions. Henry Stumpf was thrown fifty feet and killed.
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Gt. Louis
St. Louis
Burlington
Henry Stumpf
Apples Burn On Kitchen Table After Morning Hurry
A quick departure from a home ends with a burnt pan of apples on the kitchen table. The housemaid Chloe reports the apples burned at just o clock, noting the same timing as the mistress.
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Chloe
Scott's Emulsion Ad Claims Power From No Thing
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as transforming thin impure blood into pure rich blood and nourishing every organ and tissue. It invites readers to send their paper name, address, and four cents for postage to receive a Complete Handy Atlas of the World, addressed to Scott & Bowne at 409 Pearl Street New York.
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Scott
Ors Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Resourceful Ohio man shines in Pittsburg real estate pitch
A Pittsburg real estate firm hired a talented newcomer from Ohio who impressed at a merchant's gathering. After singing Home Sweet Home he pitched investments near the city, stressing favorable terms and promising life changing opportunity within twelve miles. The Kansas City Independent notes the chance of a lifetime for investors and buyers.
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Pittsburg
Ohio
Kansas City
The Millers Rank Among City Names in News Accounts
The New York Sun cites authorities showing Miller as the third most common surname in New York City, behind Smith and Brown, and notes Miller also ranks high in Philadelphia and Chicago while Jones trails behind in New York and Boston. The item highlights how common names vary by city and cautions against guessing.
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New York
City
New York Sun
Miller
Smith
Brown
Philadelphia
New York City
Chicago
Jones
Boston
Clark
Williams
White
Royal salutes aboard Kaiserin II end with beer salute
On the royal yacht Kaiser Wilhelm II a startled sailor failed a salute with a mug of beer. The king demonstrated a proper salute by pretending to be an emperor, draining the mug then returning the salute with precision. He then told the sailor to refill and report the king drank it.
Brain and Muscle in Early 20th Century Thought
Miss Loane argues more men are tramps and more women miserable housewives or underpaid slaves due to lack of brain power, not laziness for labor. She notes a London worker who kept home and children in order, saying the mind did three parts of the work by stopping certain actions. Elderleigh portrays Waggerly as an ancestor, with a light aside about a brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Loane
London
Best kidney remedy from Freeport to relieve back pain
People of Freeport seek a dependable kidney remedy. Doan's Kidney Pills, said to be backed by local cures, are praised by John Smith of Freeport who reports back pain relief and improved kidney function after using the product. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foote r-Milburn Co. sole U S agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Freeport
Dean
John Smith
West Stephenson Street
Doan
Emmert’s
Foater-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doaga
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