Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Women
A medical advertorial claims many female operations are unnecessary and cites letters from women like Mrs. Barbara Base and Mrs. Arthur R. House praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing female troubles. The piece touts 30 years of use and urges readers in Lynn Massachusetts to seek the remedy.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Barbara Base
Kingman
Kaneas
Mrs. Pinkham
Mra Pinkham
Lydia F. Pinihar
Arthur R. House
Moorestown
N. J
Lydia
Pini
Gui Reaith
Lynn
Mass
American fleet reaches Auckland and other political notes
The dispatch lists a range of notables from cities across the U S and Australia. It notes the American fleet of sixteen battleships arriving at Auckland and William Hayward named Secretary of the Republican committee in place of Dover. It also covers Senator Ilison's burial, Stevenson’s gubernatorial nomination in Chicago, a fatal mining clash in Birmingham, a Catholic convention in Boston, Missouri primaries, the Baldwin dirigible acceptance, and Bristow’s Senate nomination in Topeka. A North Carolina amateur baseball championship dispute centers on Fayetteville Wilm. Armfield accepting Hickory challenges with venue debates and profit divisions.
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Auckland
Australia
Omaha
William Hayward
Republican Committee
Mr. Dover
Fayetteville
Hickory
North Carolina
Charlotte
J. F. L. Armfield
Wilmington
Armfield
Hickory Wins Three Straight From Charlotte
The Hickory baseball team extended its streak by sweeping three games from Charlotte. Thursday's opener ended 4 to 3, the second game was a decisive Hickory victory, and Saturday's finale was called due to rain with Hickory leading 2 to 0.
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Hickory
Charlotte
Central Hotel Fixtures For Sale By Owner
Wanted to sell the furniture and all hotel fixtures of the Central Hotel located fifty yards from the passenger depot. Must sell on account of bad health. Terms on application.
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Central Hotel
Tonka. a Th Kind Yn cast in wartime motor works scene
The fragment notes Tonka cast in a dance or movement piece described as a waltz linked to an occupation requiring footwork over headwork, implying a role connected to motor works. The text is fragmented and presents a cryptic descriptor of the performance or cast.
Ike Children Like 17 Cough Syrup
Solomon stated in haste that all men were liars and later reflected that women were included in the judgment. The remark highlights a controversial moment capturing gender rhetoric during the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike
Solomon
Statesville Homecoming Week Aims for Big Attendance
The town hosts a week of events from August 24 to 29 with a home coming celebration and daily balloon ascensions. Joany Jones leads ten big exhibition shows and a fun making contest with races for prizes. A large crowd is expected as thousands from surrounding counties attend.
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Statesville
Joany Jones
Ascension
Johnny Jones
South
Uncle Remus magazine offer with Democrat subscription
An advertisement promotes a one year subscription deal for Uncle Remus magazine and the Democrat at 31.5 dollars, touting Uncle Remus as the best Southern magazine with a 250000 circulation. Regular price for the pair is 32.00 dollars.
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Cas ToRnra
Uncle Remus
The
Democrat
South
Chronic Diarrhoea Relieved By Remedy On Trains
Edward E. Henry of United States Express Co in Chicago cites Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as effective for chronic diarrhoea, claiming rapid relief and cures for passengers and himself after testing the product aboard trains. He notes his veteran status and urges purchase from W S Manta & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward E. Henry
United States Express Co
Chicago
Quick
Chamberlain
Rutherford B. Hayes
William McKinley
23Rd Ohio Regiment
French Nurse Defies German Forces At Vendome Hospital
In the Franco German war a French nurse named Mlle Caben and two aides held Vendome hospital against German seizure. They warned the general and protected wounded, asserting the hospital would remain French. The Germans respected the Candor and many praised her courage. The piece also notes a remarkable story of sensory loss and perception after injuries.
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Vendome
Corulle
Morey
Caben
Sta
Sit
Dos
Sindame
Explosive Myths and Quirky Tricks Bared in Fragments
A collection of excerpts discusses explosive energy and oxygen need, contrasts with poetry and prose healing views, then offers a harmless prank involving a stray thread of cotton in a coat. The text references St Nicholas, Helen Keller, and a humorous “Harmless Jake” prank.
Ghostly Rider Haunts Wycollar Hall Legend
A correspondent recalls Wycollar Hall near Colne built by the Cualities of Billington. Once influential, the family faded after the commonwealth era and the hall now lies ruined. Legend says a Stuart era specter horseman visits every year on wild nights, entering by the stairs to seek the old rooms, his ghostly presence lingering in local recollection.
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Wyeollar Hall
Colne
Billington
Wycollar
Traition
Apecter
Wrcollar Hall
Specter
Critics at Philadelphia art exhibit voice personal judgments
Observers at the Academy of Fine Arts weigh in with blunt opinions on paintings and artists. Patrons plus critics describe works, from a rich gown portrait to a “Luncheon” scene, while others compare styles to famous masters and brands, revealing the era's lively, opinionated taste.
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Philadelphia
Brownt
Academy of Fine Arts
Paquin
Anxious Editor Recalls Mushrooms Tale in Savoy Dinner
The tale recalls Buloz, editor of Revue des Deux Mondes, hosting literary guests in Savoy. Victor Cherbuliez regularly contributed to the Revue. Mushroom dish nearly caused a quarrel before Cherbuliez’s story renewal was recalled, mushrooms proved harmless, and the party ate. A carpet layer jokes about swallowing tacks and a painter recalls a spoof olive oil mix-up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buloz
Savoy
Victor Cherbulier
Cherbuliez
Cherbulfez
Cherbullez
Legion of Honor origins and Soulouque tale in 1849 Paris
An archival note recounts the Legion of Honor being adopted at Hultt in 1849 and Soulouque’s rise to emperor Faustin I, his imitation of Napoleon’s 1802 honors, and the French government’s embarrassment as signs, ribbons, and insignia matched. The piece ends with a quip about a poor remedy and a Punch-style anecdote, followed by an advert for DeWitt's kidney and bladder pills sold by local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion of Honor
Hultt
Soulouque
Faustin I
Napoleon
Paris Gaulois
DeWitt
C. M. Shuford
W. S. Martin
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Stevenson
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Birmingham
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American Confederation of Catholic Societies
St. Louis
Missouri
Cowherd
Sta Lley
Hadley
Folk
Washington
U. S
Topeka
Kansas
Joseph L. Bristow
Senator Long
Bristow
Tonka
Joupseripe
Demureau
Foleyshoney
Eles
B— Minstrel
London Tatler
Prop
St. Nicholas
Helen Keller
Jake
the Critics
W. Stone
East Paland
Maine
C. M. Shu‘ord and
Menzies Drug Stores
Senate
Mr. Rich
Ethel
Rae
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