Deans Kidney Pills Prove Merit In Freeport Testimony
Freeport residents testify that Doan's Kidney Pills cured backache eight years ago and still keep their condition in check. Mrs. Frank Spitler of 42 American Street endorses the remedy, urging buyers to remember the name and buy Doan's. Sold by dealers nationwide at 50 cents. Tester Milburn Co., Buffalo, sole U.S. agents.
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Freeport
Dean
Frank Spitler
American Street
Til
Tester-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Only Two Classes in Debt, Say Philadelphia Press
The Philadelphia Press quotes a terse couplet: debtors fall into two kinds, one willing to pay but unable, the other able to pay but unwilling. The adage critiques financial responsibility with stark wit.
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Philadelphia Press
Mother Works Without Pay Story Reveals Family Labor Split
A boy describes his mother doing all the family breakfast and morning chores without pay while the father earns wages. The exchange highlights perceived unpaid labor and the child’s view of who works for the family. An advertisement for Bees Laxative Cough Syrup targets children, claiming gentle relief for coughs and bronchial issues.
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Father
New York Press
H. J. Moogh
Wu. P. Guenther
Fate's Second Chance at a City Home
Jean returns to her old city after five years and reunites with Tom Fleming under an umbrella. They tour the rain washed street, revisit the quarrel site, and, finding an available apartment, pledge a fresh start and a shared future. Tom promises to forget the past and keep Jean forever.
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Joann Gridith
Jean
City
Tom Fleming
Tom
Jenn
Jom Fleming
Hfe
Hke
ManZan Pile Remedy Ad
A ready to use remedy priced at 60 cents promises prompt relief and healing for any form of piles. Sold by H. TM. Moogh and C. Pp. Guenther.
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Moogh
C. Pp
Freeport Prep For July Celebration Event
Piano tuner J Burdett orders at Brown and Dollmeyer’s or by phone. Note marks a forthcoming Freeport big celebration slated for July with details still pending.
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J. Burdett
Brown d Dollmeyer
Freeport
Ceiling Streaks Reveal Hidden Wall Breathing
The Baltimore Sun explains dark ceiling streaks are caused by air passing behind plaster through lath spaces. As walls breathe, eight cubic feet of air per hour per square yard move between laths, lifting dust into faint lines that resemble lath shapes. Suction rises, making upward streaks most noticeable.
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Baltimore Sun
Letter of praise for Dreyfus judge from Swiss asylum
During the second Dreyfus court martial M Quesnay de Beaurepaire, ex-president of the civil section of the cour de cassation, received a polite invitation from A de Prefargier at the Chateau de Prefargier near Neuchatel in Switzerland. Beaurepaire replied he would continue the struggle, saying he would remain at the breach like a valiant soldier. The Chateau de Prefargier is the Lunatic asylum for Neuchatel.
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Dreyfus
M. Quesnay de Beaurepaire
Cour de Cassation
Chateau de Prefargier
Neuchatel
Switzerland
A de Prefargier
M. de Beaurepaire
A Dog Story by Pepys on a Restoration Cat Killer Dog
Pepys records a tale dated September 11 1601 describing Dr Williams showing a dog that catches cats in his garden then buries them with such care that even a peeking tail tip is reburied. He claims the dog has killed over a hundred cats.
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Pepys
Willams
The Barber Exchange in a Humorous Strip
In Illustrated Bits a barber quips to his brother about their bald heads. Cutting him pretends secrecy while he laments their hair loss, adding a playful punchline. The exchange showcases light, cartoonish humor typical of the strip.
Spring Winds and Pinesalve Carbolized Remedy
A brief notice promotes Spring Winds as a skin treatment and recommends Pinesalve Carbolized, described as a poultice for cuts, sores, burns, and chapped skin. Sold by H. J. Moogk and C. P. Wouter.
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H. J. Moogk
C. P. Wouter
High Class First Basemen Scarce in Baseball History
A survey of top first basemen notes Fred Tenney and Frank Chance as the best in the National League, with Tim Jordan Konetchy and Dan McGann among rising talents. It highlights Henry Chase Harry Davis Unglaub Jiggs Donohue and others as the era’s scarce high class flash at first base.
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Fred Tenney
Tenney
Phillies
Courtney
Bransfield
Frank Chance
Chance
New York
Cub
Tim Jordan
Brooklyns
Jordan
Konetchy
St. Louis
Harry Swaclna
Cincinnati
Ganzel
Hal Chase
Chase
Giants
Harry Davis
Athletics
America
Davis
Connie Mack
Boston
Unglaub
Chicago
Jiggs Donohue
Tom Jones
Brown
Jones
Detroit
Rossman
Stovall
Cleveland
Freeman
Washington
Day Without Major League Baseball Games Across Nation
A rain soaked May 7 led to postponement of every major league game as grounds stayed unplayable. In eight cities 16 teams did not play and many minor league games were cancelled as wet fields halted the day’s baseball slate.
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Plavius
South Bend Makes Changes In Manager Grant Era
South Bend Central league team reshuffles players with Blayber outfielder to Fairmont West Virginia and Wright pitcher to Uhrichsville. Roy Newcomb, noted Copper Country league pitcher, to serve as utility man while Burke from Copper Country will be the catcher. Zanesville signs Clyde Wares, a speedy infielder with Southern Michigan and Copper Country league experience.
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South Bend
Grant
Blayber
Outfelder
Fairmont
W. Va
Wright
Uhrichsville
Roy Newcomb
Burke
Zanesville
Clyde Wares
Pitching Finds of the Season Highlighted
Hoch Maddox Carter Lattimore Schhlitzer Graham Summers and Mc Quillen emerge as pitching finds of the season with Maddox and Mc Quillen noted as late discoveries.
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Hoch
Maddox
Carter
Lattimore
Schhlitzer
Graham
Summers
McQuillen
Feeding the Players A Road Trip Baseball Debate
A long discussion on road meals for players, favoring American plan hotels in Chicago and St Louis, and proposing $5 daily per man to ensure proper food. The piece praises Harry Niles, notes his rising form, and contrasts hitting averages from .300 to .275 amid stronger pitching and changes in the game since the 1880s.
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Johnson
Chicago
St. Louis
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