Tuberculosis Fight Backed by American Federation of Labor
The American Federation of Labor endorses the movement to study and prevent tuberculosis in the United States and Canada. At its last annual convention a resolution urged federation members to promote Red Cross seal sales to fund war against tuberculosis, supporting the American National Red Cross and its fundraising efforts.
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United States
Conada
American National Rot Cross
Red Cross
Mrs Selby Praises Cuticura Soap For Baby Prize Win
Mrs G A Selby of Redondo Beach California extols Cuticura Soap on her five month old baby who won a prize at a baby contest. She notes the baby's healthy condition and urges others to use the product, mentioning free samples and a mail offer.
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Mra. G. A. Selby
Redondo Beach
California
Cuticura
Daughters Cured by Lydia E Pinkham Remedy
A Baltimore reader shares a testimonial praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetables for curing her fifteen year old daughter. The letter describes pale appearance, dark circles, weakness and faintness, attributing recovery to the remedy and urging others to heed similar advice for painful periods, backache, and indigestion.
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Baltimoare
Alica
Lydia E. Pinkham
Septie Gallen
Maine
Gilleane
Rutland Brrest
Balti
Moth
Mystery of the Thorne Affair Sparks Backroom Kidnapping Plot
In Washington a plot unfolds as Miss Isabel Thorne and her companion vanish after a warning to a diplomat. Detective Grimm pursues clues while alarms prove sabotaged. A bankrolled prison escape and a ransom note drive a tense chase culminating in a dramatic confrontation with a masked intruder.
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di Rosini
Arma
Isabel Thorne
Chint Campbell
He Secret Service
Grimm
Washington
Grimor
Monsieur Bolaseour
Misa Thorne
de Ding
Dia
Pietro ‘Petrozlun
Senor Alvarex
T Ho da Prince d
Masked intruder triggers jail delivery escape
In a prison office a masked man fights the warden, knocks him down, then orders Signor Petrozinni and a guard to exit. He calls police from the corridor, removes his mask, and escapes, revealed later as Mr. Grimm.
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Signor Petroziani
Lance
Lyse
Bignor Petrozinni
Signor Petrozinn
Signor Petrozinni
Otll
Police Headquarters
Mr. Grimm
Notice to Leave in Washington Midnight Escape Plot
In a tense hotel scene Miss Thorne and Signor Petroziani confront escaped prisoner Prince Benedetto d Abruzzi and Mr. Grimm. Grimm reveals knowledge of the plot, warns against signing a Latin compact, and orders them to pack within 25 minutes for a private car on a train, with Secret Service guards. The prince pleads to stay in Washington. Grimm insists they depart tonight.
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Miss Thorne
Signor Petroziani
Mr. Grimm
Benedetto d'Abruzzi
Signor Petrozinni
Mr .Grimm
Mies Thorne
Mixy Thorne
United States
Misa Thorne
Atiil
Mien Thorne
Prince Ross
Mise Thorne
Secret Service
Prince
Washington
Ali. Grimm
Caste Barriers and Snobbery in India Take Center Stage
An essay on caste in India argues birth defines status and touch or marriage to Brahmans is forbidden for lower castes. It contrasts this with social rules in the United States and cites Scribner’s Magazine reflections. Dermest G Walker recalls an anecdote about a high hat and a presidential bet reveal.
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England
India
Iran
G. Walker
George Brown
Brown
Walker
Waller
Hayes
Garfield
Buddhism and Animal Life’s Far Reach Across Asia
The text notes Buddhism’s broad impact in India China and the East emphasizing gentleness to all beings and the aim to alleviate suffering. It cites Buddha’s teaching that prolonged effort to escape suffering applies to all life and condemns causing others to suffer.
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India
China
al—Price Collier
A Matter of Constitution Dialogue on Roles
Dialogues reveal attitudes toward marriage and women's work with remarks on bread and kisses. A joking aside notes preferences and the notion that constitution dictates behavior, while others challenge endurance and duty expectations in gender roles.
Danger Signals From Kidney Distress Warn Readership
The ad cites symptoms of kidney trouble including frequent or scanty urine, backache, headaches, and dizziness. It touts Doan’s Kidney Pills as a cure, featuring a testimonial from Mrs. M. of Grimbin, Tusneklville, Ark, describing dramatic relief after two boxes and urging readers to remember the name. The product is sold for 60 cents at stores and produced by Frater-Milburn Co. in Buffalo, N. Y.
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Devin
Dean
Alek
Honeft
Doan
Frater-Milburn Co
Duffalo
Anizans
Nataral Clan
Ile
Yaura
Northwestern Hide & Fur Co
Minneapolis
Minn
Unclear fragment hints at bids and wealth disputes
Fragmentary lines discuss failure, a question about success in a career, a denial of owing money, and vague references to ways of conquering wealth. The text is incomplete and lacks identifiable persons, organizations, or concrete events.
Man Seeks Wife Amid Philadelphia Store Frenzy
A strapping Gorman, perspiration streaming, caused a scene inside a Philadelphia department store. Clerks watched as he roared that he could not find his wife, asking in a frantic moment if he was in men’s clothing rather than men’s garments. The exchange, labeled a practical joke, drew attention from staff and shoppers.
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Philadelphia
Clothing Department
Tlinpincatts
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Dolne
Be Pat Pieters
Acre
Lydia
Pinkham
Isabel
Jacques Futrelle
Ilastrariona
Signor Petro- Bont
Hla Hebale
War& Man
Alvares
Scribner'a
Thorn
Samuel Atoara Pamvakia
Ewtaur Company
New York
Foodard
Bears
W. L. Douglas
W.L. Douglas
Brooktone
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