Lydia Pinkham Herbal Tonic Promises Cure for Female Ailments
A chaotic collection of testimonials and ads tout Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female troubles, urging women to write for advice from Lynn Mass. It includes claims of avoiding surgery, quotes from supposed users in Chicago and Gardiner Maine, and scattered lines promoting health tonics, watches, insurances, and miscellaneous products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Ti. Pinkleham
A. Williams
Gardiner
Maine
Lydia Ki. Pinkham
Chicago
Lydia J. Pinkham
Lydia EK. Pinkham
Western Counties Brick Industry Aids North Dakota Independence
Washburn Lignite Coal Co. reports a new pressed brick line near Bismarck using coal power and superior clay. Manager Harry Hammond says the product rivals any in color and texture, with cost benefits and freight advantages. The venture strengthens state independence from outside supply. Also noted is Palermo resident Mrs. Hoff surviving a near fatal mis ingestion of bi chloride of mercury after mistaking headache tablets for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Missouri
Washburn Lignite Coal Co
Bismarck
Harry Hammond
Palermo
Hearing Falls Flat in Emigrant Rates Case
The Interstate Commerce Commission dismissed William Patten of Palermo against Wisconsin Central and Great Northern for failure to appear at Minot. The case contested emigrant and lumber freight rates from Independence Wisconsin to Palermo North Dakota after Patten shipped emigrant goods and lumber. Railroads argued lumber not emigrant goods, so regular rates applied. lack of attendance halted proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Patten
Palermo
Wisconsin Central
Great Northern
Interstate Commerce Commission
Minot
Independence
Wis
N. D
A. H. Lossow
Walter D. Corrigan
A. F. Clark
C. J. Murphy
Robinson
Great Northern Division
Fatal Ice Handling Accident at Russell Ends In Death
Ed Powers of Fussell died instantly after a large ice chunk slid back during loading from the river at Russell. Lora Stoeser and others assisted. Powers slipped while guiding the load and the 350 pound mass struck him on the head, breaking his neck. Coroner Devine wa s summoned. inquest not required. Powers, about 25, was a Russell resident in livery and drug business. The body held for relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Powers
Fussell
Russell
E. E. Nelss
John A. Coburn
Lora Stoeser
Stoeser
Broeser
Powers
Waa
J. R. Malera
Devine
State Meet in Fargo Discusses Tax Law Uniformity
At a Minot meeting of Benson Pierce Wells Ward and McLean counties a resolution calls for a statewide county commissioners meeting in Fargo on March 5. The goal is to discuss the state tax law and uniform assessment of personal property at full value to ease tax equalization, with broad interest expected from the Fargo gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
Pierce
Wells
Ward
McLean
Minot
Fargo
Thirties of It and Kidney Woes Mentioned in Ad Rush
An old regional page includes personal testimony from Charles Von Soehnen of Colfax Washington praising Deans Kidney as giving relief after decades of kidney trouble back pain rheumatism and painful urination. The fragment also lists assorted ads for seeds groceries and weather lore with various local names and items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles von Soehnen
Colfax
Wash
Ays
Dean
Milburn Co
Buffalo, N.Y
Artist’s Witty Exchange Inspires Careful Miniature Color
A noted yet crotchety artist tells an inquisitive visitor that he mixes color with brains and dignified tones. The exchange highlights the painter’s meticulous approach to miniature works and the playful banter about artistic method.
Pine oil remedy for colds advertised by Globe Co
An old advertisement prescribes mixing Concentrated oil of pine with glycerine and whiskey to treat acute colds. It instructs using a teaspoonful to a tablespoonful every four hours and notes the kit is sold by druggists at low cost. The Pine Concentrated product is claimed to be from Globe Pharmaceutical Co. Dayton Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Pharmaceutical Co
Dayton
Ohio
Unfortunate Name for a Doctor in Franklin
A guest in a Cleveland hotel recalls a doctor with the unusual surname Death. He notes the town of Franklin in the southern part of the state and comments that the doctor Just. Haten faced a tough start in medicine with a mortuary name, Dr H. J. Death, on his front plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Cleveland
H. J. Death
Distinction in a Garden Meeting
In a garden stroll a newly arrived visitor encounters Bob at work building a gravel path. The visitor asks for his identity and Bob answers proudly that he is “baby’s brother.”
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Bob
Patents Issued Last Week to Northwestern Inventors
Lothrop and Johnson report patents issued to Northwestern inventors with items including bill coupling, pipe fitter, envelope, ventilating device, fanning mill, meat roaster and other devices. Names include H J Anderson and 5 Houston, D W Allen, B A Cole, L B Hackney, T O Helgérion, J D Lewis among others in Minnesota locations such as St Paul Fergus Falls Bemidji Deadwood and Meant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Lothrop & Johnson
Pioneer Press
St. Paul
Minn
D. W. Allen
Tolley Fire Destroys Principal Block
Tolley sixteen miles east of Kenmare is laid waste by a disastrous blaze that wiped out a principal business block. The fire started early in Kjos Nelson's general mercantile store and, before discovery, consumed the building and fumes hindered firefighting. Loss above insurance amounts to about 40,000 dollars, with Sauer Bros general merchants and several other firms wrecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Merchants
A. Riba
Death Drives Woman Insane After Loss of Child Near Lansford
Mrs. Eltolbere, wife of a Lansford farmer, walked 22 miles in one night driven by grief over her only child's recent death. She left a Lansford hotel, wandered the countryside, prompting a wide search by locals and neighboring towns. Found exhausted by dancers returning home, she is now cared for at home with hope of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rinke
Oletolbere
Lansford
Ansford
Anc
Jeneford
Ept
Ume
Acquitted of Horse Theft in Minot Jury Acquits Baling
George D. Baling was found not guilty of horse theft after a two hour jury deliberation in Minot. He remains in custody to face a separate upcoming charge of the same crime, with a likely plea of former jeopardy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
George D. Baling
Minot
Fire Destroys Stores in Cost Harbor McLean County
A blaze at Cost Harbor on the Boogie line destroyed Sgurdaon and Thorgringon clothing store Heston hardware and furniture shop and several small buildings. Origin unknown in the furniture store, fire spread quickly with only a bucket brigade. Losses a matter of record pending insurance details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cost Harbor
McLean County
Sgurdaon & Thorgringon
Heston
Girl May Get Merit Homestead Near Buford
A favorable senate report supports a bill to confirm a homestead entry for land near Buford on behalf of Dora Thea Clendening. Miss Clendening, daughter of the late Major Clendening a regular army surgeon, is granddaughter of Col. Lounsberry of Fargo. The entry, made on her guardian, was rejected by the General Land Office, and congressional action is the path to approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Buforil
Dorothea Clendening
Misa Clendening
Major Clendening
Col. Lounsberry
Fargo
General Land Office
Mandan Piggers Arrested Under Liquor Ordinance
Mandan police arrested Joe Winbauer and Alex Fraclich under the city liquor sale ordinance and presented them before Justice Kennelly. The case, tied to pigging indictments, was continued to next week with trial planned for Valley City. The men show little fear about the outlook.
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Mandan
Joe Winbauer
Alex. Fraclich
New City
Juatine Kennelly
Valley City
A Bellboy With Hopes
A hotel bellboy, rummaging a tote of soiled towels, explains to a guest he is hoping to find a missing diamond ring. He notes guests often wipe hands and drop rings in the hamper, dreaming of earning a reward and becoming a man of means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonny
Rates Too High In Memoriam Notice Frustrates Miner
A lanky Melbourne miner asks for a poetry note in the Argus after his old boss dies. The clerk says the charge for an In Memoriam is sixpence, prompting the miner to protest that his guidman was over six feet tall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne Argus
Postum Tea Replaces Coffee In Doctor Endorsement
A doctor notes that families using Postum appeared healthier than coffee users. He recalls his own switch after marriage, discarding coffee and tea for Postum, claiming digestive complaints vanished within two years. He cites early coffee usage and later relief, endorsed by Postum Co of Battle Creek, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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Kitiey
J. H. Rindlaub
Fargo, N. D
Weill
Ahller
Holmes
Bt. Paul
W. Hide & For
Minneapolis
Carteriver
Halabastine. CO
New York
Caty
Ornod Rapids
Rick Industry
BIG Help
Migtook Drug For Medicine
John A. R Co
la Crosse
All Mall
Kepetler
Wwe
Salvor Seed Co
la Crouse
Thes Welouce Jr Bowe
Tunlua
Lisoamd
Wyatdin
Thoraby
Alsstroylis
Uae
CIA
Tye
Teathimral Atco Tchnen de Playa
Aoc
Pave Lal
Conatipettoa
Tewne
Galley
Browne
Brown
Orev
Pilevey
Bears
the Cowpe Company
Castoria
Coal Harbor
Mer
Staal Brother
California
Sensara
MAYER
Marthe Washington
F. Mayer Boot & Shoe Company
Clam, Es
Putnam
Riggists and
Eddie
Chesebrough Mfg. CO
New York City
WLI
W.l.doug
W.L. Onsen
Ry LE
Mtritt, Fon, Bava
Woodward
Grain Commission
Mald
Louisville Courier-Journal
Ene Nealaia
Western
Canada
Sinae Orine
Alearta
Hoxkatchewan
Ceatly
Bern
Chas, Pilling
Grand Forks
Heth Bebete
Eeeem Weeny
Certile Wan
Fou Somim Gee
Mandy Lee
Caieeattl
Moro Arenucet
Thompson
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