Court Upholds Trademark Injunction for Fig Syrup
A Northern District of California circuit court decision permanently restrains defendants from making using or selling any liquid laxative medicine labeled Syrup of Figs or Fig Syrup or their colorable imitations. It also protects wrappers boxes and symbol designs of the California Fig Syrup Comp as against imitation. The ruling emphasizes that strong reputations built by legitimate advertising are protected by law benefiting both manufacturers and the public.
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Circuit Court of the United States
District of
California
California Fig Syrup Company
Turnip Siding Telegraph Operator Killer to be Hanged
A court debate in the Indianapolis Journal cites public vengeance after a telegraph operator was killed at Turnip Siding. Officials expect the killer to be hanged, highlighting the disruption to freight movements for three hours.
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Turnip Siding
Indianapolis Journal
Nickel Plate Road Announces Annual Niagara Falls Excursion
The Nickel Plate Road will run its popular Annual Niagara Falls Excursion in August. The return portion can be used on any of three Fast Express trains for fifteen days. The date is fixed for August 14th or 15th with details to follow.
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Niagara Falls
Nickel Plate Road
Weather Man Cartoon Quips About Chicago Climate
Carpine at the Weather Man jokes that Chicago has a unique climate with nine months January and three months July, delivering a playful city snapshot.
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Carpine
Weather Man
Chicago
Allen's Foot-Ease Powder Ad Experience
Try Allen's Foot-Ease to ease swollen nervous feet and tiredness from tight shoes. It cools feet, relieves corns blisters and callous spots and makes walking comfortable. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with free trial package.
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Allen
Ailen
Olmsted
LeRoy
N. Y
Lightning deaths and old fashion hats in history
A note on lightning fatalities averaging at least 200 yearly and a remark about Piso's Cure preventing consumption. Mentions Lucy Wallace of Marquette Kansas in December 1895. Also references French chimney-pot hats from five centuries ago and a Nickel Plate Road fare special for July travel with dates labeled oddly as 8rd and 4th, prompting readers to ask agents.
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Nickel Plate Road
Ask
International Council of Women Opens in London
The International Council of Women opened at the convocation hall in London. Countess of Aberdeen outlined aims emphasizing international arbitration and a women information bureau. Mrs May Wright Sewall of the United States was introduced as vice president. officers include Grippenberg, Martin, Wilson. Delegates span the United States, Britain, Germany, and others with notable attendees listed.
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International Council
Seastons
London
Council of Women
Church House
England
Countess of Aberdeen
Lady Aberdeen
May Wright Sewall
United States
Alexandra Grippenberg
Finland
Mme
Maria Martin
New Canal Combination Aims Isthmian Waterway Project
Articles filed in Trenton announce the American Isthmus Ship Canal Company led by William K. Grace planning a trans isthmian canal. Initial capital 30 000 but rights to 250 million, with 150 200 million needed to acquire concessions and build from Atlantic to Pacific with cross national aid.
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American Isthmus Ship Canal Company
Trenton
N. J
William K. Grace
American Isthmus
Atlantic
Pacific Oceans
United States
England
France
Germany
Trusts on the decline says Crawford Fairbanks
Crawford Fairbanks of Terre Haute Ind brewery magnate and strawboard trust promoter argues trusts are near collapse He cites an Attorney General expression that investors in trusts suffer not the public He asserts trust stock has fallen 13 to 20 points and large scale deals are unlikely in the future.
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Crawford Fairbanks
Strawboard Combine
Terre Haute
Ind
Strawboard Trust
United States
Powerful New Shells Tested in Philippine Campaign Specials
A new shell with immense explosive power and wide destructive radius is described as the centerpiece of the fall campaign in the Philippine Islands. Tests at Sandy Hook reportedly show it can annihilate battalions near impact, with escape chances vastly reduced compared to shrapnel.
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Philippine Islands
Sandy Hook
Plague reaches Honolulu as Nippon Maru quarantined
Reported deaths linked to bubonic plague aboard the Nippon Maru after arrival in Honolulu spark quarantine. A Chinese passenger died before Nagasaki, with body cremated by Japanese authorities. Another Chinese death occurred three days before Honolulu stop. bacteriological tests confirmed plague bacilli.
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Hawaiian
Hong Kong
Honolulu
Nagasaki
Kerosene Hair Treatment Claim Reported
A New York Post item describes a woman who used kerosene from a corner grocery on her hair every two weeks. She massaged the roots at night, wrapped the head in a silk handkerchief, and after a day the odor faded. Hair loss ceased and new hairs appeared, with hair later becoming thick and glossy after months.
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Corer
New York Post
Deering Harvesting Machines Go World Wide
The Deering Harvesting Machines, made in Chicago, are shipped by the shipload from New Zealand to Otway and from South Africa to Siberia, proving the American inventor and mechanic’s impact. The Star Spangled banner follows the progress of industry as Deering becomes a global household name.
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Sam
Chicago
New Zealand
Otway
South Africa
Siberia
Coroner describes victim's condition after incident
Witness remarks from a Philadelphia report noting the coroner questioned the victim's consciousness upon arrival. The exchange reveals uncertainty about the victim's awareness during first medical assessment.
Nickel Plate Read Excursion to California for Educational Meet
Nickel Plate Read announces excursions to Los Angeles for the National Educational Association convention July 1 to 14. One fare round trip plus two dollars. June 24 to July 7 sale window. July Fourth and other trips advertised with train service and dining car quality. Also notes about related products and household items.
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National Educational Association
Los Angeles
California
National Educational Convention
Cal
Govia
Nickel Plate Road
Great Tammanly Leader Amos J Cummings Endorses Pe-ru-Na
A historical letter from J M A Amos J Cummings of New York dated October 11 1808 praises Pe-ru-na drug for catarrh noting relief on a Cuba trip and vowing to use it again. The message mentions doses sent from Pe-ru-Na Mfg Co Columbus Ohio and warns of various catarrh related ailments including dyspepsia liver and kidney concerns. Dr Hartman in Columbus is cited for remedies and Beekbeek and Sommer catarrh are mentioned.
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Amos J
Cummings
New York
Columbus
Cuba
Yoora
Amob J. Cummings
Mr. C
Hartman
Obie
Letter praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
A woman credits nine years of female troubles and months of immobility to Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. After seven doctors and a potential hospital operation, she finds relief and urges others to seek advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Mrs. Pinxham
Lydia E. Pinkham
America
Gunner James Collis Hero of Afghan War Action
A Voluntary Target. James Collis of the Six ty-sixth Regiment in the 1880 Afghan campaign shields wounded from Maiwand night assault. He reloads, fires on the attackers with a borrowed rifle after being wounded, and holds fire for thirty two rounds as his gun covers the retreat. The action is recalled by Youth's Companion as a disciplined, self sacrificing defense.
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James Collis
Maiwand
Woolwich Common
Collis
Ben
Reformer Idea Jeers From Senator Sorghum
A witty exchange in Washington reflects on reformers. The inquisitive friend asks for the idea of a reformer and Senator Sorghum defines one as a man scorned by the regular political machine. The dialogue captures machine politics humor.
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Senator Sorghum
Washington
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