Deafness Cure Warns of Catarrh Link to Hearing Loss
A 19th century notice claims Deafness stems from an inflamed Eustachian tube and catarrh. It offers Hall's Catarrh Cure and a $100 reward for a valid cure, with Toledo firm Cumney & Co. selling remedies and a Philadelphia news item about a 250 year old oak burned after insulating wire sparked a fire.
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P.j.cumney
Toledoo
Hal
Forteth and
Walnut Streets
Philadelphia
William Penn
Magnet Draws Needle at Connellsville Mill
In Connellsville Pennsylvania a giant electro magnet at Sligo Iron and Steel mills removed a needle embedded in Mrs Scott Dunn finger after medical approval. A separate accident at a windmill killed twenty five year old Lee Garrett when his clothing caught in the shaft and his body was freed only after removing the shaft.
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Connellsville
Sligo
Lee Garrett
Garrett
Proposals on Harbin Control by Chinese Government
The Chinese Government has submitted proposals for administering the Russian railroad zone in Manchuria with the aim of Chinese or international control over Harbin. The move seeks to determine governance of the municipality amid regional strategic interests and potential international involvement.
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Harbin
Manchuria
Schurman to Go Abroad for Geneva Leipzig Anniversary
Dr. Jacob Gould Schurman, president of Cornell, is named special university representative to attend next summer's anniversary events marking the founding of the universities at Geneva and Leipsic.
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Schurman
Jacob Gould Schurman
Cornell
Geneva
Leipsic
Jobs Go Begging at National Plant Industry
The National Bureau of Plant Industry advertises openings with pay scales from 1600 to 2200. The positions cover physiological and poisonous plant investigations, with official titles reflecting research and inquiry duties. Eligible applicants are invited to apply as the agency seeks qualified scientists.
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National Bureau of Plant Industry
Cuba's Vice-President Plans Washington Tariff Talks
Cuba's Vice-President intends to visit Washington to discuss tariff reciprocity with President Taft, outlining a diplomatic mission aimed at improving trade terms and bilateral relations.
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Taft
Cuba
Washington, D. C
Italian parcels post convention sanctioned in Rome
In Rome the Italian Cabinet approved an Italo American parcels post accord. Berlin reports 101000 unemployed in greater city as economy strains.
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Italy
Rome
Tdle
Berlin
Greater Berlin
Coffee Turnaround Letter Promotes Postum Cure
A New York woman recounts quitting coffee for Postum and restoring her health after years of stomach and heart trouble. She credits better digestion, improved diet, and renewed vitality to abandoning coffee. The ad claims a 10 day Postum trial proves the benefit and ends with There’s a Reason.
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N. Y
A Song Fragment Found in Theodosia Garrison Text
A fragment from Harper's Bazaar features Theodosia Garrison invoking weariness and longing. The speaker compares fatigue to a child weeping and a bird seeking shelter, pondering who will comfort and shelter the lone child at night.
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Kam
Tam
Theodosia Garrison
Harper's Bat
Substitute Pastry and the Newlywed Pastry Co
Clinton Palmer battles pastry woes and a shady advertisement. A con artist firm promises pies baked by new brides and delivers through deception, yet Palmer's scheme backfires when his wife discovers the ruse and uses it to teach him a lesson about faith in her cooking.
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Clinton Palmer
Palmer
Pastry
Go, Inc
Palme
Clinton
The
Newlyweds Pastry Co., Inc
Arthur Whitney
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Noted stranger visits small town bank and cabinet chatter
The Chicago Record Herald quotes a visitor saying the town is noted for its bank president being considered for Taft's Cabinet. The article also records tobacco valuation from Cube tast year amounting to at least $45,000.00.
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Cube Tast
The Housekeeper Inventions and Advice
A housewife warns that skipping radiator brushes creates extra work for maids and dust clogs radiators. Foot scrapers and mud mats are urged for clean entries, with DIY hoop iron and corn husks suggested for improvised mats.
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New York Times
Talcum Powder Gift Boxes for School Favors
Inexpensive violet scented talcum boxes offered as prizes or birthday favors for school friends. Describes simple cretonne or ribbon cases, overcast or edge bound with gold gal loon, with a top that overlaps the sides and ties or fastens at the back. New Haven Register.
Right Way to Boil Water and Simple Recipes From Epitomist
The passage discusses proper boiling of water for beverages and provides compact recipes. It covers fresh water, quick boiling, and serving hot water with lemon, sugar, and cream. It lists recipes for chocolate cream balls prune whip beef tea jelly stuffed peppers sauce mulligatawny and poached eggs with detailed preparation steps.
Doctor Advised Operation Recalled by Potent Remedy
A Kentucky girl recalls severe female illnesses and a doctor saying only surgery could help yet Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her health. Other women like Mrs. Alvena Sperling from Chicago credit the remedy with saving them from operations and improving chronic conditions. The product promises relief from displacements inflammation fibroid tumors irregularities pains and nervous debility. It’s described as made from roots and herbs and offered at a low price with proven success claimed by many users. In Alaska sea urchins are a local delicacy and a staple for natives challenging harsh conditions.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Coan
Eno Draper
Chicago
Til
Alvena Sperling
Langdon St
Cicago
Losses From Messina and Reggio Investments Estimated
Capital invested in buildings at Messina was about 16 million dollars and at Reggio about 10 million. The greater portion of this capital is irrevocably lost, according to the report.
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Messinas
Reggio
Itch Cured in 99 Minutes by Woolford’s Lotion
An old prescription ad claims Woolford’s Sanitary Lotion cures itch in 99 minutes and sells at druggists. The prose shifts to a 1900s census jab noting Canada sheltering 38,258 Orientals with 17,239 Chinese, 15,848 Japanese, 5,171 Indians, and 7,442 Orientals made British subjects.
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Woolford
Canada
Dean's Kidney Pills Back Cure Claim Swainsboro Advocate
An old advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for backache by treating kidney issues. It quotes Coleman of Swainsboro Georgia praising relief after using the pills, noting ongoing improvement and urging purchase from all dealers at 50 cents per box. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, NY is listed as the maker.
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Dean
Jobo
Coleman
Swainsboro
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
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