Spamnhurst Osteopaths Move to Larger Quarters in Donner Block
The Spamnhurst Osteopaths relocate to the Donner Block over Lyric theater to offer improved, modern equipped care for the ill and handicapped. Dr. E. Dayton available for day or night calls, highlighting seven years of practice in Chicago and hospital training in New York City. Jan 1-2-3 Diy, Wkly 2.
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Spamnhurst Osteopaths
Donner
Lyric Theater
E. Dayton
Spamnhurst
New York City
Chicago
Sparnhurst
Best Cough Medicine for Children
Mrs Lida Dewey of Milwaukee praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for use with her children and themselves. She says it relieves coughs and colds quickly and relieves croup without side effects. The medicine is pleasant and safe for young children and is sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Lida Dewey
Milwaukee
Wis
Man Builds His Own House After Hours in Kansas City
Harold T. White of the Home Telephone Company completed a five room bungalow at 1856 Armstrong Ave after four years of evenings and Sundays, doing all framing plastering plumbing and carpentry solo. He estimates the house cost about 1200, value near 3500 to 3600 with lumber bought as needed.
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Harold T. White
Kansas City
The
Home Telephone Company
Armstrong Avenue
Mr. White
Kansas City man builds home while working for telephone company
Mr White began building four years ago on a knoll in a walnut grove at Seventh and Ann streets in Kansas City Kansas. He worked after his tele phone job each night, finishing a tiny initial room for his wife who insisted on moving in early. A harsh 10 day blizzard tested the fragile frame, yet the couple remained hopeful as rooms expanded and a breakfast area was added this summer.
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White
Seventh and Ann Streets
Kansas City
Kaw
New York Inventor Fashions Hair Drying Tube
A New York inventor introduces a hair drying tube using a semi-spherical reflector with electric bulbs. Hair is stretched along the tube and covered by a waterproof sheet to dry quickly, avoiding long sunshine drying. Seashore visitors may stock these dryers to protect their hairstyles.
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New York
Milady
Household Cures and Remedies from a Historic Guide
A dated collection offers remedies such as a warm poultice of hops and vinegar for earache and a vinegar and water rinse to restore black lace. It suggests line water for colic, and ironed lace dampened with Manner between iron and fabric. A Virginia ague cure uses nine scoops of cold spring water in the right hand.
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Virginia
Remedies and social vexations from a past column
The article lists home remedies such as cure for gangrene with hop yeast and charcoal and methods to restore rubber, followed by a humorous piece by Aunt Fannie and a young woman’s critique of American men noting social calls and theatrical outings amid witty social commentary.
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India
Fannie
Simple Inexpensive Cover For Silk Comfortables
A Wisconsin reader describes a quick fix to protect delicate silk comfortables from soiling. She uses an eighteen inch slip of sheeting doubled over the top edge, basted to the comfort, creating a removable finishing touch that can be laundered.
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Wisconsin
Hot Weather Bathing Advice
In hot weather a hot bath cools the body by drawing blood to the surface and warming the skin, while a cold bath speeds circulation and increases heat loss. The note urges using heat to manage temperature and avoid overheating.
Good roads urged as vital to nation by Ohio board official
George W. Lattimer, chairman of the Joint Roads Committee of the Ohio State Board of Commerce and the Ohio State Grange, says good roads are among the greatest national problems. He argues modern highways reduce prices, aid farmers by allowing year round market access, and lower consumer costs, urging federal state and county aid.
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George W. Lattimer
Joint Roads Committee
Ohio State Board of Commerce
Ohio State Grange
United States
Rise in Farm Wealth and Leisure Across the Nation
The text notes two decades of large crops and high farm prices boosting national prosperity and desire for worldly pleasures, with more people taking to rides on Overseeweeiz for enjoyment.
National push for better roads gains momentum
The article notes a national and state driven effort to improve highways with rural delivery needs. Counties remain key promoters while states invest, Massachusetts once earmarked 25 million for roadwork, and Europe’s long experience inspires gradual U S advances toward smoother, higher quality roads.
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Massachusetts
Europe
Proper Roadbed Construction Emphasizes Crown and Drainage
Advice on building and maintaining dirt roads stressing a crowned surface to shed water, regular scraping to fill depressions, careful hand adding of material to avoid creating new holes, and prioritizing drainage to prevent water damage in valleys and flat areas.
Cattle Market Report Promotes Stock Profitability
Opinion asserts raising cows for market can rival other farming lines. Heifers are expected to fetch strong prices and steers may top market yards, suggesting cattle stock selection yields solid profits.
In the Stars the Comet Threatens Earth
An astronomer discovers a comet will surely collide with Earth causing instant annihilation. He revises his calculations step by step and, trembling, contemplates writing a magazine article to earn money for his next winter’s coal.
Steamship Line Stops Gambling on Vessels
The agent tells a clergyman that gambling is halted on the fleet. Passengers may only partake in pools on daily runs, bridge whist, wireless stock quotes, and crew prize fights. If not content, passengers should choose another line.
The Invisible Point Joke Between Americans and English
An American tells a dead dream joke to an English friend before sailing for Liverpool. The Englishman replies with a serious remark about the weather being beastly in America or abroad. The exchange highlights cross cultural humor and shared wit.
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Liverpool
America
Mary On The Job Tells An Old Time Trolley Tale
A classroom exchange centers on electricity and public transport. Mary explains its use to run trolley cars, while the teacher asks for a conductor, and Mary humorously cites her brother who has spent five years on the trolley car.
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Mary
Godliness and Contentment in Turbulent Times
The discourse notes that recent months test character and faith as social and religious life shifts reveal fragile foundations. It reflects on once secure institutions built on sand and the fall of once prominent names into obscurity, urging steadfastness in godliness with contentment.
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Gibraltar
Godliness and justice opposed to worldly greed in troubled times
A reflective sermon links national unrest to greed and material wealth. It urges repentance and a return to God-driven ethics, Christlikeness, and unselfish conduct in business and social life, warning that only godliness can restore blessing and honesty.
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God
Jesus Christ
Son
How the Vote Was Won by Theatrical Allies
In London the strongest suffrage allies are actresses. The Actors Franchise League has hundreds of members aiding the movement, mostly through philanthropic work. The Woman's Freedom League held a Green White and Gold Bazaar at Caxton Hall, using familiar fair tactics to fund the cause.
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London
Actresses Franchise League
England
Woman's Freedom League
Caxton Hall
How the Vote Was Won and Suffrage Sketches at Theatrical Event
A city event used theater, recitations, and sketches to promote women's suffrage. Notable piece Cicely Hamilton’s How the Vote Was Won was staged with an all star cast. The one act shows a middle class household rallying to support women’s right to vote as relatives arrive and scenes unfold.
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Cicely Hamilton
Hamilton
New Century Forces Versus Natural Elements Vision
The Indianapolis News quotes a bold essay on harnessing air water and sun power for utilitarian ends. It notes global land areas with fertile lands totaling 28 million square miles steppes 14 million and deserts 1 million.
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Indianapolis News
Globe
Money to Loan on Horses and Cattle in Greencastle
Home Loan Company of Greencastle Indiana advertises loans on horses cattle and all chattel security at 2 percent monthly balances. It lists a sample: twenty five thousand dollars for one month with payment details and a note that all dealings are confidential. The ad gives a street address near Ricketts Jewelry on South Indiana Street.
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Home Loan Company
Greencastle Ind
Ricketts’ Jewelry
Indiana Street
F. Humphreys
Humphreys
Homeopathic Medicine Company
New York City
Jones Stevens Drug Co Praised for Adlerina Buckthorn Bark
Greencastle residents praise the Jones Stevens Druggists for introducing Adlerina a simple buckthorn bark and glycerine remedy. The German product touted to cure appendicitis historically is claimed to relieve sour stomach gas and constipation with a single dose instantly surprising users.
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Greencastle
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promoted for Colds
A claim that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has no superior for coughs and colds. Described as pleasant to take and free from opium or narcotics. Promoted as always curing, available from all dealers.
Doctor Overstreet Office in Greencastle Building
The note lists the office of Dr. O. F. Overstreet located in the Bence Building on South Vine Street in Greencastle Indiana. It provides a street address for patient visits or inquiries.
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Bence Building
South Vine St
Greencastle
Ind
Chronic Constipation Cure Sold by Dealers
A Brookly en Michigan resident credits Chamberlain's Tablets with curing a five year chronic constipation. The advert claims the remedy can relieve severe cases and states the product is for sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
S. F. Fish
Brooklyn
Mich
W. W. Tucker Physician and Surgeon Listing
W. W. Tucker physician and surgeon announces office on Vine Street between Washington and Walnut Streets in Greencast.
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W. W. Tucker
Vine Street
Washtraston
Walnut St
Greencast
Doan's Kidney Pills Praise From Greencastle Farmer
I W Key of Greencastle Indiana says kidney pain for fifteen years eased after using one box of Doan's Kidney Pills. He reports back pain relief and improved overall well being with fewer headaches and nervous spells. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY distributes Doan's in the United States. Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
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Greencastle
Doan
Greecastle
I. W. Key
Farmer
Ind
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
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Timothy
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MONON
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