Divorces Mentioned Across Nations and Cities
Carroll Wright notes one divorce per 479 marriages in the United States. Switzerland records high divorce rates in Europe with 468 per 10000 marriages. Paris accounts for about half of France's divorces. A Colchester loading boot advertisement and a remark on WBAT reflecting older generation with hives are mentioned in nearby items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamerioa
Raleps
Carroll
Wright
United States
Switzerland
Europe
Paris
France
Syrup of Figs Promises Health Benefits and Comfort
The advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative that cleanses the system and relieves headaches and fevers. It claims the remedy acts on kidneys liver and bowels without weakening them and is free from objectionable substances. It notes wide medical approval and availability through the California Syrup Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becawe
California
Syra
Darlington Riot Over Liquor Law Sparks Mass Turmoil
A violent riot in Darlington South Carolina erupts as constables enforce the state liquor law, killing two citizens and two constables and wounding several others. Gov. Tillman dispatches three militia companies after protests of private residence searches. Florence and Sumter crews bolster defense as spies flee into woods. A boy, Frank Hagan, dies from a falling plate during the chaos and debris injuries mount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman
South Carolina
Dariington
G & McCullough
Columbia
Ople
Sumter
Florence
Darlington
Winchester
Ken Gov. Tillman
Charleston
D. C
Dalington
Water Tower Burst and Watchful Stand-Pipe Collapse at Peoria
A Peoria Water Company stand-pipe failed at 10 20 Friday morning causing a tidal wave of water. One person was killed and fifteen injured, at least three fatally, with around 40000 dollars in property damage. A nearby flood devastated the West Bluff neighborhood as onlookers fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hagan
Barney Hagan
Peoria Water Company
Damavce
Collapra
Torrente
Crisp declines Georgia Senate offer after House duties
Speaker Crisp refuses the governor's offer of a United States Senate seat, citing duty to the House and the party's current needs. In a late Friday letter he explains his renown for declining and signals he will likely pursue the election for the short and long terms when the Legislature meets next winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crisp
Georgia
Washington
United States Senate
House
Seven States Lead in Aggregate Wealth and Population
Special census bulletins report final wealth figures for Ohio Michigan Indiana Illinois Wisconsin Iowa and Nebraska. The seven states hold about 30 percent of national wealth with 24 percent of the population, indicating above average financial health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Michigan
Indiana
Illinois
Wisconsin
Iowa
Nebraska
Wallmore
Michian
Ebraska
Inois
Bellows
Heetetter's Stomach Bitters Promoted as Universal Remedy
The advertisement touts Heetetter's Stomach Bitters as a ready aid for malarial and rheumatic sufferers and those with kidney issues. It claims wide physician endorsement and notes benefits for nervous, thin, and debilitated persons seeking bodily vigor and a rehabilitating tonic.
Petrifaction Layers Spread Across the West and Plains
Petrifaction layers stretch across North Colorado Wyoming and Montana with petrified wood ferns plants fish toads snails frogs serpents shells and unclassified objects. Deposits form in layers suggesting a great natural convulsion destroyed animal life in an entire district. Scientists offer few explanations while collectors sell the best specimens to tourists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Wyoming
Montana
Avientista
Woman Prefers Small Hands to Clean Lamp Chimney
A remark states women desire small hands not for aesthetics but to reach inside lamp chimneys for cleaning. The comment frames a domestic task as a reason for hand size.
Woman Credits Dr Pierce Medicine For Health Recovery
A Tennessee woman writes that after four years of illness she regained health using Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. She praises the medicine as a blessing, notes improvement in mobility, and mentions helping eight family members with the remedy. She also recommends it to other women and thanks the doctor.
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Wome Co
R. Chist
Atx
A. Guthrie
Oakley
Overton Co
Tenn
Dr. Plerost
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Mood
GL Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
Hood
Ante Preserving Co
St. Catherine's
Ontaris
Lydia
Pinkham’s
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Whdense
Sena
Go Lee Ee
Tyia
Nakhai
Speaker Crisp
Coxey
Roy
Flowlay
Kennedy
Donald Kennedy
Roxbury
Boston
Coata Bini eSeeeee
Pierce
A. Owen
Owen Electric
Engillek
Eseve
Relcs Qreay
BALI
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