Honest Doctor Praises Peruna Do Not Overlook
R Sylvester E Smith of St Louis and A W Perrin of Brooklyn endorse Peruna as a remedy for catarrh and bronchial issues. Smith credits rapid health restoration after honest medical advice and lengthy recovery. Perrin, a physician, uses it personally and prescribes it to patients, noting its growing availability.
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R. Sylvester E. Smith
Granite Block
St. Louis
Peruna
A. W. Perrin
Halsey St
Brooklyn
N. Y
Artificial Honey Arises in Southern Italy
Bee keepers fear a perfected artificial honey process described by the West India Committee. The method uses refined sugar melted with tartaric acid, boiled under pressure, producing a golden liquid that tastes like true honey when blended. Legislation sought to distinguish it, while some see utility in stabilizing inferior honey markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
West India Committee
Peanuts Drive Large Imports to Meet U S Demand
The article notes heavy peanut consumption in the country forcing imports from Africa. About $3000 worth of African nuts were imported from Marseilles in 1906 and over $73,000 in 1907. The west coast of Africa yields sizable peanut quantities.
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Marseilles
Africa
Drainage Projects Underway in Louisiana Marshes
Many important drainage projects are under way in the marsh land of Louisiana which will ultimately make it a great agricultural country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Doctor Credits Postum With Health After Dropping Coffee
A Washington physician reports headaches mood problems and sleep loss from coffee. After switching to Postum with proper brewing he says headaches disappeared weight rose 20 pounds and energy improved. He credits Postum for nourishment and urges others to try it.
Silent Letters and the Chickens at Dinner
In a St Nicholas tale, Dorothy and Laurence watch for their father and race to greet him as he returns. He carries one child on his shoulder and the other by the hand, while they share news of their day and the eggs from chickens kept warm by a neighbor’s homemade mothering setup. Dorothy and Laurence delight in the tiny pets and await mamma’s plan to provide a proper coop and mother for the chicks.
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Dorothy Deane
Laurence
Papa
Dorothy
Mamma
Homemade boat sails against the wind with simple build guide
A detailed do it yourself plan shows how to construct a small sailing boat from wood twenty inches long with a seven and one third inch mast and a thirty three by thirteen inch paddle propeller. The diagram and measurements guide to assemble the stern prow rings and sail and ensure the craft sails well.
Power House Chickens Hatch From Engine Room Shelves
In a heartwarming tale from Little Folks, a family discovers ten baby chicks hatched from eggs stored on a shelf in the engine room of a power house. Papa explains Tom Morgan supplied the eggs, and the process leads to a syrup can mother and a cozy early-life episode before the birds move to the barn.
Wise Words From an Old Spelling Book
The Washington Star recalls lines from a long ago spelling book. It highlights maxims on preventing quarrels, self sufficiency, sincerity, steadfast friendship, prudent wealth, revenge, happiness, and wisdom over time.
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Washington Star
Chinese Opium Crusade Drives Out Opium Shops in Shanghai
A Shanghai committee and native businessmen work with the Municipal Council to close opium shops. Beginning next moon, shops run by women will cease selling opium. Pipes from Nan Yur Sing Palace are publicly burned in Chang-Su-Ho Gardens, with many spectators. Proceeds from destroyed furniture will fund further anti opium efforts.
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Shanghai
Nan Yur Singpium
Rue du Consulat
Chang-Su-Ho
Shanghai Mercury
Cork Leg Rescue From Drifting Spar Buoy Incident
In Kansas City Journal account four men struggle near a pier as a spar buoy adrift in the river prompts debate over its nature. William Schroeder clings to a cork leg then sinks after freeing it. he is recovered but returns to the water and all are saved separately.
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Long Tom” Link
League Island
Kelly
William Schroeder
William
Kansas City Journal
A Simple Remedy from Harper's Weekly
A gruff old gentleman orders a remedy for a cocoon’s chill and sternly tells a fair waitress to wear a hat, while she sweetly suggests putting it on. The exchange captures a quaint period tone from Harper’s Weekly.
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Harper’s Weekly
Berlin Schools Move Toward Coeducation in Lower Classes
Indications point to coeducation beginning in Berlin common schools at the lowest grades. Girls would move into domestic science instruction as they reach that level. The plan suggests mixed classes until girls begin specialized domestic science studies.
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Berlin
The Genuine Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna Ad
A product highlight praises Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a healthful family laxative. It urges buying the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. formulation through leading druggists, endorsed by physicians and informed consumers worldwide.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Fame Brings Letter Request for George Meredith Address
A New York area periodical's secretary received a subscriber’s request for George Meredith’s address. After a thorough payroll check failed to locate it, the reply advised writing to Joe Meredith at the St Louis office to obtain the information.
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New York City
George Meredith
Joe Meredith
Itching Boy Cured by Cuticura Remedies
A Kokomo Indiana mother describes how her son’s severe itching began on the hands and spread over the body. After using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment nightly, the sores disappeared in four days. 1907 testimonial from Mrs. Frank Donahue.
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Frank Donahue
Fremont St
Kokomo
Ind
London Soot Output and Its Fertilizer Value
London produces about 55 000 tons of soot yearly valued at around 225 000 dollars as fertilizer. About fifty tons of soot remain suspended as smoke above the city.
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London
Bed bound for months cures with Dean’s Kidney Pills
Mrs Enos Shearer of Centralia Washington recalls years of weakness swelling pains and sleepless nights. After four months bedridden and three doctors saying no cure she used Dean's Kidney Pills and quickly improved becoming well enough to leave bed. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
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Enos Shearer
Yew and
Washington Sts
Centralia
Wash
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Fragmentary Bride's Wai ngs Prompt sorrow and clash
A damaged OCR reads a young bride sobbing that she cannot please friends and fears unhappiness due to a boastful spouse. The fragmentary text reveals interwoven emotions of doubt, pressure, and personal conflict in a newsroom or society column tone.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Children’s Department
Nixon Waterman
St. Nicholas
Tom Morgan
Momma
Mary Gilbert
Boy
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
Syria
Pet
Washington Hera
He, Dally Fly Ees
Cate
Barold Sumers
THE
Industrial Law League, Inc
Broadway
New York
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