Verona Drug suit against Curtis Publishing over testimonial claim
In Chicago a suit for 250000 dollars was filed against Curtis Publishing by Verona Drug Manufacturing, claiming a Ladies Home Journal article damaged its reputation by asserting a testimonial from Congressman George H White was fraudulent. The Peruna Company contests the denial and asserts two original letters exist. This marks the second major damage suit Curtis has faced for patent medicine accusations.
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Chicago
Verona Drug Manufacturing Company
Curtis Publishing Company
Philadelphia
Ladies' Home Journal
George H. White
South Carolina
White
Peruna Company
Waite
Curtis ‘Publishing Company
Mediacines
Long Island Railroad Chief Shares Paris Jape
Ralph Peters, new president and general manager of the Long Island Railroad, jokes that a Paris cable sent him a quip about the attempt to assassinate King Alfonso of Spain. He recalls the king asking President Loubet who they were after and Loubet replying, After you, my dear Alfonse, with no smile.
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Alfonso
Ralph Peters
Long Island Railroad
Paris
King Alfonso
Spain
Loubet
France
Mr. Peters
Alfonse
Mull's Grape Tonic Promises Constipation Cure
An old health pamphlet extols Mull's Grape Tonic as a guaranteed cure for constipation and stomach troubles. It warns against laxatives and claims the tonic strengthens intestines, is not a laxative, and offers a free bottle to first-time users.
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Mull
Asetonic Jr
Mull's Grape Tonic Co
Tird Avenue
Nock Island
Ellinetsult
al Drug
Jethroe Mystery Entangles Taylor in City Pursuit
In a prolonged inquest the body mystery ends with a verdict of willful murder unknown. Taylor evades direct blame as the inspector notes the risk of exposure. Taylor befriends a cautious Indiana gentleman named Fielding who suspects a common pursuer. They uncover a web of aliases and hidden threats linking to Jethroe senior and Ridgecome. Fielding coordinately informs the inspector of three men chasing Jethroe’s circle.
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Joseph Taylor
George Toms
Jethroe
Taylor
Greenhorn
Indiana
Manny
Mr. Taylor
Fielding
Mr. Wielding
Wielding
Tidding
Fidling
Latieve
Tie
Mrr
Sly
Tatlie
Cincinnati
Dia Maerone
Bret
Central Station
Jim
Tielding
Madgecome
Edgecome
Ridgecome
Mr. Fielding
Jethroe Seeks Doctor In Storm Shrouded Inn Visit
In a driving lake wind Jethroe the elder travels by dog cart to a modest inn. He requests a private room and dinner then asks how far to Der Monhoddo's house. The innkeeper calls in the doctor who is in the kitchen as Jethroe enters to confront the sullen, ruby nosed healer.
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Jethroe the Elder
Jethrow
Jethroe
Agai
Mackintosh
Der
Fie
Jethroe Delivers Deadly Plan in Mentored Exchange
In a smoky roadside inn Jethroe presses Monboddo to stage a fake death for Tarver Martin. The dialogue reveals a web of deceit as the driver plots to disappear, seeking a lawyerly death certificate while weighing felony risks and the doctor’s uneasy aid.
Charming the Ants in India An Ant Tale
In a house in India Cornelia Sorabji employs Chota Chankiday the night watchman who tends garden seeds and combats white ants with old magic. He insists on using ancestral words though the mistress prefers modern methods. The ant people are finally exterminated with ceremonies.
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India
Chota Chankiday
Cornelia Sorabji
Chota Chankldar
Chota Clank
Harmonious convention clash over photographs
A Detroit Tribune note reports tension at a women’s club gathering as Mrs Brown disputes the photographers timing and theme. The exchange suggests a fractured meeting with unanswered questions and a hurried finish.
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Gireen
Brown
Detroit ‘Tribune
Cleveland Leader fragment hints at arrivals at door and meals
Fragmentary line from Cleveland Leader shows Bure Sipen and Bobby Trowter in a casual scene at a doorstep with talk of company and a hearth meal. Content is garbled but suggests a domestic vignette or social note.
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Tomly
Bobby Trowter
Cleveland
Return of the captives and Cyrus in prophecy era
The lesson surveys Isaiah prophecies from chapter 40 onward, the return from Babylon under Cyrus, and the role of Jews in fulfilling divine plans. It notes Cyrus's decree allowing return, aided by God’s influence, and discusses some Jews choosing stayers, the logistics of transport, and the broader mission to spread the gospel starting with Jews. It mentions John McNeill and Franciscan activity in the Holy Land with churches, orphanages, and baptisms.
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Kingdom of David
Dyaden
Deren
Babylon
Din
Hieidan
Jesus
House of Israeli
Paw
Peter
John
Vengote
Cyrus
Persia
Thuatel
Daniel
God
Yran
Oro
Uke
Otis
Walt
Iry
Bibylaui
Egypt
Kidney Trouble Due to Catarah by Peruna Cure
Nicholas J. Hertz of Albany writes of kidney trouble worsened by cold and weather. After trying remedies he used Peruna, with back pain relief within a week and full return to work in four weeks. He continues using Peruna lightly to stay well. Dr Hartman notes many cures of chronic kidney disease by Peruna and offers free medical advice from Columbus, Ohio.
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Nicholas J. Hertz
Ancient Order of Workmen
Capitol Lodge
No. 140
Pearl Street Stotel
Albany
Peruna
Hartman
The
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Dean Hole and His Verger at Rochester Cathedral
Dean Hole known as a joker shares a quip with Miles, the long serving verger at Rochester Cathedral. Miles, the nephew of a Dickensian character, belonged to the cathedral for seventy three years and was the youngest of twelve brothers in a tale of wit and tenure.
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Dean Hole
Fils
Rochester
Miles
Dickens’ Tope
Congressmen Goulden Endorses Doan’s Kidney Pills
Hon. Joseph A. Goulden of New York’s 18th district and Soldiers’ Home trustee testifies Doan’s Kidney Pills cured his bladder inflammation. He reports relief by the second day and urges gentlemen to use the remedy sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Conan
Joseph A. Goulden
Congress
New York
Bath
N. Y
Doan
J. A. Goulden
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Mercury’s Sunlight Varies With Orbital Eccentricity
In Wakita Oklahoma on April 17, 1001 Mrs H M Swayze notes Mercury receives about ten and a half times more light near perihelion and more than half dimmer at aphelion. Even at its farthest the Sun appears four and a half times larger in Mercury’s sky than to Earth observers.
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Mercury
Curt
Pico'a
H. M. Swayze
Wakita
Okla
Positively Rude Exchange Between Two Adults
A lighthearted dialogue features a brash speaker claiming disbelief as a party recalls a young girl and an unattractive comment. The old bachelor questions how women retain youthfulness, prompting a sharp back-and-forth about appearances and aging.
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Fee Mula
To Wash Black Stockings and Other Domestic Notes
Wash white socks using Ivory Soap dissolved in hot water, rinse in warm water with vinegar, then dry and press. Eleanor Parker proclaims the greatest invention as the phonograph, quoting a bemused general. The piece includes a wry remark about learning from others’ errors.
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Eleanor RR
Parker
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Royal Mgent Company
House of Commons
Dublin
Lea
Arrain
Teast
Monhoddo
Tethrop
Plese
Jethro
Gay
Regin
Jones
Pat
Mondedido
Tethrap
Menboddo
Bar
Menmboddo
Tethror
Efe
Monboddo
Tarver Martin Dethrow
Tethrow
Gery
Bure Sipen
Constantnople
John McNeill
Conductol
Turkey
Holy Land
Hertz
Continent
Congressman Goulden
Langfellow
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