Lydia E Pinkham and Her Vegetable Compound
A biographical sketch of Lydia E. Pinkham born Lydia Kates in 1619, her Quaker upbringing in Lynn Massachusetts, and her evolution from teacher to founder of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It details family struggles during the 1873 financial crisis, the kitchen-based early production, and the rise to a nationwide remedy for women's ailments, including the preservation of case records and guidance offered through the office.
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Kates
Lynn
Mass
Isaac Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Pinkhams
Lydia BE. Pinkham
Pinkham Sons
Boston
New York
Brooklyn
Lydia BE
Signal in a Mexican ranch yard ends with a wedding
Harold Otis recounts a nocturnal pursuit of horse thieves led by Sancho, a teniler, through a ranch yard where a white signal from Prado's daughter appears. After a long chase across moonlit plains, the party returns with the herd. Prado plans a wedding for his daughter amid stock losses and desertion by Sancho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Pardo
Sancho
Prado
Saneho
Harold Otis
Dany Journal Delivers Citywide Service at Low Rate
The Dany Journal offers citywide delivery for 1 unit or a weekly rate, bringing papers to every part of the city. The notice emphasizes affordability and broad reach for readers seeking local news.
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Dany Journal
Ward Cameron and Nina Leighton Rescue Cornered Heroine
In a dramatic tale from New York Journal, Nina Leighton, posing as a teacher, nearly drowns when a bridge collapses during a flood. Ward Cameron, revealed as a Harvard graduate, rescues her with a lasso and a daring bridge maneuver. He apologizes for his deception and asks Nina to marry him, which she accepts after the life-saving episode.
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Ging
West Ward
Cameron
Hateard
Pasetti
Nina
Wong
Victor
Ross
Nina Leighton
Nina Teighton
Ward Cameron
Ward
Harvard
Wvard
Yelen
New York Journal
Thele Steve’s Light Errands and Restful Wish
The text recalls Thele Steve a humorous figure famed for sitting around the ores and doing light errands. A merchant asks Jim what he would most like to do among his deeds and Steve responds he would rather rest than undertake more tasks.
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Steve
Jim
John
Lippincutt's Magazine
Unbound Feet and the Shanghai Natural Feet Society
Mrs Archibald Littl notes how foreign women in Shanghai formed the Tien Tsu Hui to promote natural feet by collecting funds awarding essays and circulating printed works across the empire. The effort faced derision yet fostered advocacy and cultural exchange amid expanding Chinese influence.
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Natural Feet Society
Far West
China
Shanghai
Mary
Wang
Chicago News
Tien Tsu Hui
Archibald Littl
Europe
Favorite Prescription Publicizing Its Ingredients
The maker of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription openly publishes all bottle ingredients in plain English. It claims use of Native American roots, no narcotics or alcohol, and glycerine as solvent. The ad asserts professional endorsements and offers a free book of extracts from medical writers upon request.
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OPAW
Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Sea Water as a Cure All and Odd Uses for Trivial Cars
The article cites Rene Quinton's work claiming sea water can heal and support life, noting its chemical similarity to bodily fluids and its role in strengthening premature or weak infants. It also mentions animals thriving on sea water and a claim that sea water powers the body's internal 'aquarium.' In a separate note, Sydney women repurpose discarded cars by painting them green and white and using them to decorate homes and serve tea routes.
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Rene Quinton
Humphreys Medicine Adverts in 19th Century Catalog
An 19th century style medical advertisement lists Humphreys medicines for fevers congestion lung fever lameness injuries worms rheumatism sore throat quinsy distemper and other ailments. It promotes numerous remedies with claims of prevention of miscarriage and relief for various conditions and mentions availability at New York druggists and prepaid pricing.
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Humphreys' Medicine Co
Cox, Williamsod-Joby Streets
New York
Ecuador leaders clash as Alfaro gains quick control
In Guayaquil a chaotic sequence unfolds as rumors spread that Senor Garcia sought refuge in Brazil while Quito communication falters. A violent street riot erupts with hundreds killed or wounded. A new government forms in Quito led by Vice President Moren and then barely survives an hour as crowds attack prisons and seize weapons. Eloy Alfaro is proclaimed president amid the turmoil.
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Guayaquil
Ecuador
Senor Daiszardo Garcia
Quito
Siip Maranou
Dale
New York
Jian
Alfaro
Nota
Nile
Dopo
Raquerizo Moreng
Min
Isaty
Cesar Borja
Francisco Nguirre Jado
Martin Aviles
Amidio Pua
Luis Dillon
Tenacia Robles
Generm Fidel Gareta
Baquerizo Moreno
Eloy Alfaro
Emilio Alvalo
France Can Go Ahead With Venezuela Solution Plan
Washington confirms faith in France on Monroe doctrine and Venezuelan issues. Jusserand assures Paris will seek diplomatic handling for Wattaives dispute, with secrecy on naval orders. Paizzy to Curacao consults with Jusserand as Temps suggests U.S. assume special control to secure reparations.
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Washington
France
Paris
Jusserand
Wattaives
Chormens
Paizuy
Curacoa
Amassador Jusseranc
Venezuela
United States
Americ
Colombia declares siege as conspirators face trial
Bonilla in New York reports from President Reyes that the capital is under a state of siege to ensure orderly pursuit of justice. He says the measure is to prevent disturbance of the trial and to maintain tranquility. The government and people remain supportive of President Reyes amid arrests of Felipe Angeld and three others for attempting a coup.
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New York
Louis J. Bonilla
Reyes
Banota
Dam
Felipe Angeld
Bonilla
Colombia
Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar for Coughs and Colds
For coughs and colds no remedy is equal to Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar. It expels all cold from the system acting as a cathartic on the bowels and affords immediate relief in croup coughs whooping cough and other chest illnesses. Children love it. Sold by all druggists.
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Kennedy
Cash register for sale at Dows & Domblyer outlet
An apparently new cash register is advertised for sale at a local shop identified as Dows and Domblyer. The OCR text is unclear but indicates a retail listing for a testing class cash register.
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OWS & Dollmbyer
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Gentur
Java
F. W. Borgmeier
Savings Department of the State Bank
E. Bengston
W.N. Tice
Freeport, Ill
Homeseeker
Chicago & North- Western R’v. Lddwetd
Ely Bros
Warren S
Frank Avawel
Australia
Sydney
Willigethei
Luggs
Lowe
A. A. Ois
South America
Bogota
Jos
Nowbro
Newbro
Sterpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Joseph Emmert
Catarre
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
PV Eee
Guaranty
Kimball Guaranty
W. W. Kimball Co
W.W. Kimball Co
Galena St
Eeport Tm
Oklahoma
Winne Mortgage Co
Witnese Mortgages
Aly Cent
Io Taylor & Price
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