The Marrying Squire of Brazil Indiana
Justice Geo E Law known as the Marrying Squire has united about 1400 couples. He recalls kidney trouble ten years ago and credits three boxes of Deans Kidney Pills with curing his ailment. He claims nine years without kidney issues and backache. Sold by all dealers 60 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y.
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Geo. E. Law
Brazil
Ind
Justice Law
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Remarkable Typewriting Feats In Paris Contest
A Paris typewriting contest saw a woman win over 150 rivals by typing 16 500 words in four hours while a man produced 17 000 words but was disqualified for errors. An American woman later beat the French record by writing 10 500 words in two and a half hours with three drafts. The English ribbon trade is flourishing due to strong dressmaker and milliner demand. Take Garfield laxative for a general health boost and cleansing effect.
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Paris
Pills Claim Cure for Rheumatism Through Blood Purification
Advert says Dr Williams Pink Pills cure rheumatism in advanced cases by purifying blood. Includes testimonial from Ellen A Russell Auburn Maine detailing years of illness, improved after taking pills, and offers pamphlet and diet book free. Pills sold by Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY with prices 60 cents per box or six for $2.60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arerae
Williama
Inara
Dr. Williams Medicing Company
Schenectady
That Other Woman Demand for Explanation Leaves Wife in Air
In a London Tit-Bits tale, Mrs. Newmarie confronts her husband George accusing him of infidelity with a “beautiful blonde.” He denies it. she claims dreams reveal the affair, then bursts into tears as he comforts her. The twist: she admits the tale was a nap dream.
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George
Mr. Newmarie
London
Boy complains of long sermons at uptown church
A New York Times report recalls an evangelist preaching at an uptown church. A child named Charles refused to attend, saying he had heard the doctor before and did not like him because he preached so long and so loud that he could not stay awake or sleep.
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New York Times
Charles
Ancient English Inns Tied To Long-Running Family Lineages
The Addington village in Surrey has been hosted by one family since Henry VII, passing through three daughters after the mother’s death, leaving the current hostess as the last in line. The Jolly Millers Inn in Newnham Cambridgeshire has been run by the Musk family for 400 years, with a record of Queen Elizabeth I stopping there to drink Ye Olde English Ayle on horseback.
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Addington
Surrey
Newham
Cambridgeshire
Musk
Cambridge Annals
Elizabeth
Skillful Woman Chess Player at Peak of Fame
Mrs Baird dubbed the Queen of Chess has published 1200 problems and won about 60 prizes in open competitions. Her father mother and two brothers share her chess enthusiasm and she pursues archery tennis and cycling while enjoying illumination design.
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Baird
Bird Companion Keeps Close to Giraffe During Flight
A red billed weaver bird is reported as a constant companion to a giraffe. It perches on the withers, flies with its host, and immediately alights on the giraffe’s back when the giraffe lands.
Rich Production of Silver Mines
The Potosi silver mines in Bolivia have been worked since 1646 and produced £600,000,000 in silver.
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Potosi
Bolivia
Towns Built in a Day Across the World
A London obituary recalls rapid town building feats from the 19th century. Emerald Hill’s Canvas town housed 80 000 in 20 hours, Custer in Australia rose with 500 wooden houses built in one day, and Oklahoma boom towns like Thomas City Snyder sprang up in hours with railways, hotels, banks, and shops set quickly.
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London
George Chesterton Cornwell
Victoria
Canvas Town
Emerald Hill
Custer
United States
Colorado
King Solomon's Temple
Oklahoma
Thomas City
Snyder
Pity the Poor Millionaire Hat Tale
A multi millionaire tells begging men he is poor because his wife bought a new hat. The spokesman jokes they came too late since he has given away vast sums before. The millionaire then sheds real tears and explains the hat purchase is the reason for his supposed poverty.
The Wily Partridge and Its Sighting Sense
The article notes that every creature has a faculty to judge strike distance and cites partridges as especially perceptive. As firearms improve the partridge's watchfulness sharpens, recognizing advantages offered by modern choke bore guns to gunners.
Rhinoceroses Damage Crops At Trollip Farm Near Ft Gibbs
Delights of Rhodesian Life reports two rhinoceroses recently visited Mr Trollip’s farm near Ft Gibbs, behaving truculently and causing heavy crop damage. Mrs Trollip was also startled by a crocodile that surged toward her from the riverbank.
For Better American Coinage Promotes New Coin Designs
The American Numismatic and Archaeological Society urges a $100,000 U S expenditure to acquire new coinage designs. Proposed are $10,000 for each of ten denominations with $1,000 awards for the six best designers per coin and a $4,000 top prize in each class.
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The
American Numismatic and Archaeological Society
United States
Indians Need No Sympathy
Indians outside Indian territory number about 183000. Of these 116000 wear civilized areas, 70000 speak the language, and 48009 are members of established churches. They hold $35000000 in the United States treasury and receive $1725000 in interest annually, plus $760000 yearly under treaties from the government.
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Indian Territory
United States
The Difference In Taste About Chinese Chow Delicacy
In a discussion the speaker asserts Chinese eatable chows, comparing chow carcasses to pig meat and noting white flesh from a soft diet. Chow tongue is described as a costly delicacy, akin to turtle soup, enjoyed by the rich in China. The piece contrasts Western fashion with Chinese culinary use of dogs.
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Ahe
Shanghai
China
Soap Healed Child’s Severe Skin Sores
Mrs. George J. Steere of Akron Ohio reports a dramatic cure for her child’s skin sores after using Cutloura Soap and Ointment. Despite doctors and other remedies the disease worsened until the soap and ointment cleared the body and face, leading her to prize the treatment over cost. The testimonial notes the date Aug 30 1905.
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George J. Steere
Coburn St
Akron
Kite safety device tested in France for lifeboats
A deviator kite control system has been demonstrated in France enabling life saving use. A severe test at Royan on the east coast showed the device performed exceptionally well and produced remarkable results.
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France
Royan
Important to Mothers Castorta Laxative Claim
An ad urging careful use of CASTORTA as a safe food cure for infants and children highlights Garfield 7 as the preferred laxative. It promises purity pleasant taste effectiveness and legal guarantee under the Food and Drugs Law.
The Eternal Feminine Propels Social Change
The article argues that women shape society through creation of class distinctions and driving social ambition. It discusses a belief in female influence on culture and power, contrasting with male rule, and endorses medical patent claims about a constitutional cure for catarrh from Hall's.
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Tei
Tobacco Growth in Ireland Probe Under Redmond Drive
Under William Redmond, efforts seek repeal of tobacco growing ban in Ireland. Proponents argue soil and climate suit tobacco, making cultivation profitable.
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Ireland
William Redmond
Allen's Foot-Ease advertises cure for sore feet
The ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease as a remedy for swollen and painful feet and says it relieves sweating. It notes new shoes may be carried and urges not to accept substitutes. Available via druggists and shoe stores with a free sample offer. Printed from Le Roy New York area.
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Allen
Cary
Deuggiste
le Roy
Work of Cupid In Germany Marriages Hit 485,906 in 1905
The German empire recorded 485,906 marriages in 1905. Mia Winslow advertises Soothing For Teething to ease gums inflammation and teething pain. A complexion claim notes a truly good complexion does not come out in the wash.
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Germany
German Empire
Mia. Winslow
Faceless Dyes Color Ads Highlight Brighter Icy Tones
A brief snippet notes facialless dye ads compare coloring quality with others and claim icy colors appear brighter. It adds a moral aside quoting Mulock on duty as the deepest sympathy between men.
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Justice Geo. E. Law, of
Miliinera
Garfield Rem
Dor. Williams
Moward E. Burton
Newmarie
Avakin
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohis
F. J. Carney &Co
Ole
Mulock
Dodds
Tani Boas
AGI
Iver Ills
Thompson
Salt Lake City
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
C.e.fink
C. E. Fink
Carnegie, Pa
Pinkham
Lydia
Lydia E
California Fig Syrup Co
Senna
Calera Fi Srp Co
Louisville, KY
California
San Tee
New York
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