Herpicide claims cure for dandruff and baldness
A historical ad copy questions shaving myths and promotes Herpicide as the original germicidal tonic. It asserts dandruff and baldness are caused by parasitic germs feeding on hair roots and offers Cantharides Vaseline and glycerine based products as the remedy. The firm markets samples via stamps to The Herpicide Co Detroit and lists Joseph Emmert as a special agent.
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Sendra
Herpicide Co
Detrait
Joseph Emmert
Hope for Peace Looks Premature Amid Labor Strife
In Chicago a violent clash between non union neighborhoods and unionists erupts as talks stall. Samuel Gompers leaves for Dayton after two days of mediation, while tensions escalate with nonunion drivers and a fatal shooting during a street clash. The dispute centers on deliveries and potential arbitration between Team Owners and greeters, with no clear settlement in sight.
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Gampers
American Federation of Labor
Chicago
Dayton
Reticent Witness Testimony in Labor Case Proceedings
A hush fell as the witness declined to answer most questions, invoking potential self incrimination. Attorney Mayer pressed the stand about meetings between employers and labor figures at the Wellington and Grand hotels and involvement with the Montgomery Ward boycott, with one question answered and a dispute over conduct prompting a threatened transcript to counter future attacks.
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Miester
Chineory Sheruan
Levy Mayer
Anmswer
Wight Lendl
Bin
Rhea
Adi
Betyveen Vmplovers
Dabor Degders
Garand Tuienle
Ageth
Amployers
Dala Tien
Wellington
Devo
Raon
Montgomery Ward & Co
Shea
Mayer
Alyore Levy
LeBaskey
Minster-In
Treostiprene Court
United States
Leolskey
Concession Debate Over Arbitration in Desisters Strike
A blurred report outlines a meeting of Tean Owners and Desisters officials debating arbitration of whether state men, employed by the Owners Association, should deliver goods amid the strike. The group weighs consequences of a wider spread and possible police involvement, with leaders split on the strike’s future.
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Desisters
Cnt Owners’ Association
Tenn Gway
Gunneusing
Corbeis
Unclear OCR fragment on wartime events and weather
Fragmentary May 1 report from Theapi Wash notes Chinese Mitchell and Jo l L Sullivan and various military and weather details. The text is garbled with many illegible names, places, and actions, making it difficult to extract a coherent single incident or outcome.
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Theapi
Wash
Mitchell
Scores on the Ball Fields League Summary
Fragmented OCR lists scores from multiple baseball games across cities including New York Boston Brooklyn Milwaukee Minneapolis Des Moines Sioux City Omaha and Denver with scattered team names and results unclear due to text damage. The passage reads as a schedule style update indicating results such as Milwaukee over Des Moines and Denver over Des Moines with mixed city pairings and unclear affiliations.
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Brooklyn
Boston
St. Bation Weston
Ives
New York
Vitistine 7
Linds
AQ Kitasas Tiny Co- Hitubais
Wathisas City
Louisville
Sa. Paulie
Milwaukee
Toledo
I. Milwaukee
Ut Bau
Winnipotis
Minneapellis
Baddiapalis J. Western
Des Medius
Denver
Des Moines
Sioux City
Colorado
Spstogs
Sioux
Higher Criticism Debated at Bible League Meeting
At New York May 19 the American Bible League discussed whether Jonah is history or parable. Rev Dr Pitchurn warned higher criticism would erode Christian dogma, while Rev John Urquhart defended Jonah as historical. Professor Chiy cited archaeology and cuneiform records supporting Old Testament historicity.
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New York
Pitchurn
Lyme
Conn
John Urquhart
Glasgow
Scothand
Ind Piper
Albert T. Chiy
University of Pennsylvania
Ezekiel
Moses
Abu
Israel
Judah
Roosevelt and ministers laud efforts to curb trusts
Sioux City May 19 Roosevelt and representatives are commended for efforts to curb trusts and corporations by the sixth Iowa Congregational session. A resolution omits the United States Senate. Rockefeller’s gift of 100000 is not discussed. Ministers express disgust at the question. Topeka May 16 unions seek merger with Congress. Presbyterians elect officers. session addresses praise for workers. Pulitzer widow death noted. Halpa L. Ray to tutor King Alfonso of Spain.
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Sioux City
Taw
Theodors Roosevelt
Cause of Representatives
Mina
Lowa
States Senate
Don
Htackefeller
Wic Oaministers
Miny
Topeka
Kan
United Tradiven Gener
Ehurettos
Winn Baie
Tinportang
Monorab Assembly
Presbyteria
Ehyurell
Thi Mines I. Moffitt
Washiapton and
Defferson College
Washington
Dleaelon
Druminous
Adidisng Teney
Retiehne Uiedernich
Bory Werth
Maehpi de BK. Viner
Une Peerersit
Colunithen
Wis
Halpa L. Ray
This
City
Alfonso of
Spata
Louisville Collision Claims Many Lives Near Mehols
A tragic wreck south of Mehols, Wy, involved a northbound fast freight and the Louisville and Contin City line. Witnesses report numerous deaths and several injured, with rescue efforts ongoing and hopes fading for additional survivors.
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Louisville
Mehols
Tettst
Etgineer
Elizabeth
Toe "Parmer
Louisvilles
Con Antetor
Ceelin
Kays Claes St. Chain
Foster Bell
Loutisville
Corde Faith
Gore Ubaltis
Ait Oawen
Aegira
Atockiman
el Crates
Columbus
Cite Marti
Wadhiee Yates
Lawiswalte
Contin
Farad
LaFollette to the Senate on Railroad Measure Passed
The Wisconsin Senate approved the administration railroad measure after defeating amendments. The bill, already passing the assembly, creates an appointive three member railway commission with a $40,000 yearly salary and authority to set and regulate freight and passenger rates, and to curb unjust discriminations.
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Madison
Wis
Senate Bis
Dolnes of the Switchmen's Union in Tockanapolis May 18
Reports from committees on constitution and insurgence were discussed with no rule guiding eligibility for a grand lodge officer. The widow of North America remains deeply involved as the Switchmen’s Union contemplates future leadership amid ongoing deliberations.
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Dolnes
Switchmen's Union
Tockanapolis
North Americ
Switelmens Minion
North America
Woman's Fickleness Sparks Fatal Clash in Austria Era
Stephen Gorsick sent funds to a sweetheart in Austria hoping she would come, but rival Core sluk wooed her away to Nikola Cilaros. Gorsick went to confront the lover, was ordered away by the man, then a fight broke out and he was fatally stabbed. Cika is deceased.
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Ravyeunn
Stephen Gorsick
Austria
Nod
Coresluk
Nikola Cilaros
Clk
Gorsick
Hin Cika
Vladivostok Agents Ordered Out Amid Tense Port Situation
Washington reports that American commercial envoy Lehard and Greener says all Petroten commercial agents in Vladivostok have been asked to leave the fortress. A similar order was issued at Port Arthur before its siege by the RapS.
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Vladivostok
Washington
How In It Viewed by the Tales
In St Peterslure May 1 the press heartily commends the equilibrium policy of Kampenvor Nbehwhes Coe Tohush and the best the pave vyinees as forecasted in the imperke rescript. Savings Banks condemn a tax revolt is coming the tax on savings darks and the arorteage tax mn astock. Pittsburg May 8. Be Lene presilert of the Window Class associithan reports labor unrest and the association seeks action on window hiss workers.
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St. Peterslure
Mag
Kampevor
Jon
New York
Pittsburg
Jessechi
Turbulent News Amid Abmund of Tieeverd University
A garbled outline reports turmoil at Tieeverd University with mentions of trustees, funding concerns, and potential scandals. It references President Rhousevelt Wilk and various figures, plus a tragic double death as a man killed his stepdaughter and himself.
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Willieim OM
Geeelianent
Chen
Stock Beakers
Toss
Thas ‘Egron
Bb. Bethanak University
Woverster
Miess
Josey
St. Louis
Ae Moan
Peredd
Perris
Lydia Pinkham Vegetable Compound hailed as cure all
The Discoverer notes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a universal remedy for female troubles including ovarian and uterine disorders and menopausal symptoms. It claims to cure backache, levocorrhea, and nerve-related complaints, aids digestion, and is described as harmless while removing bearing-down feelings and fatigue. Also reports Mormon church troubles with J J Cannon's excommunication and Joseph F. Smith as church president.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mormon Church
Jank J. Cannon
United States
Utah
Joseph Pleldtuy Smith
Mormonism
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H. J. Moogk
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F. Dorman
RG. Shumway
Henry Baier
State Bank of Freeport
Ill
Capital
K. G. Shumway
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Held
W. Holland
A. P. Goddard
H. H. Antrim
J. H. Stealy
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Pres
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Colmann
V.pres
L.R. Jungkunz
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D. BR
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Wm. Trembor
Aug. Borgman
F.m.gund
W.N. Cronkrite
John &, Dollmann
Second National Bank OF
Burchard & Burrell, Attorneys AT Law
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Sourt House
I. H. Burrell
Freer , Aibpia
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Galena Avenue
A. L. Babcock
C. M. & St. Paul
Moderna Woodmen of America
J.B. Awearr
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H. ‘Vurneaure
Chicago Teamsters
Gompers
Ohio
Makice
Tenuisters
Tee Tuina
Shon
Pentarte Union
Diration
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Sam
Sala Gampers
Tam
Tani
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Gordon
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Broek
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Palitzer
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Itthness Cantral
Kentucky
Une
Tas
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Tim Main Features
Pope Vba
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Frank J. Cannon
Jose Fielding Smith
Dor
Great Britain
Whitelaw Reid
Joseph H. Choate
New York Tribune
France
Republican Party
Benjamin Harrison
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