Nature's Greatest Cure for Men and Women Swamp-Root Medicine Claim
A testimonial promotes Swamp-Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy. The writer describes relief from back pain frequent urination and fatigue after using three bottles. The ad cites Dr Kilmer's preparation as a natural healer aiding kidney function and avoiding nightly trips to the bathroom. The piece urges readers to consider Swamp-Root for kidney related health issues.
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Valre
Apiker
Mareh
Swamp-Root Cures Mrs Austin’s Kidney Trouble
Mrs Martha F Austin of Brooklyn reports severe kidney and bladder issues for over two months. After using Dr Kilmer's Swamp-Root, she experienced relief, continued use, and claims full cure, now able to stand and work without symptoms.
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Dr. Kilmer
Mars
F. Austin
Nassau St
Brooklyn, N.Y
Swamp-Root offer advertised by Kilmer and Co
Editorial notice urges readers to request a free sample bottle and a book from Dr Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York, claiming testimonials from cured men and women. It directs readers to mention reading the Indianapolis Daily Star and notes regular fifty cent and one dollar bottles available at drug stores.
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Indianapolis Daily Sun
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. C
Binghamton, X. Y
Fireproof Building Outlasts Fire in Baltimore District
Ex judge R W McBride returns from the east noting one fireproof structure survived a devastating blaze in Baltimore while most brick and stone buildings failed. He observes brick as more fireproof than stone and reports poles remained unscathed amid the flames. In Fort Dodge Iowa a 4 year old boy shot his younger brother with a revolver found by his father.
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Baltimore
R. W. McBride
Fort Dodge
H. E. Hollly
Russia space allotment may go to Japan at expo
Chicago Feb 17 Japan probably will receive the space allotted to Russia at the 51st exposition, as Russia will withdraw its participation. The abandonment is linked to war needs and munificent funds.
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Chicago
Japan
Huseini
Russia
Kenosha Pesthouse Stolen Then Used As Barn
The Kenosha Pesthouse built for smallpox patients was taken from the city lot near the city and found later on a jet owned by an Italian who moved it on runners to a nearby lot to use as a barn. The city plans to reclaim the building. In Panama, Dr Manuel Amador was elected president with Dr Pablo Arosemena as vice president on Tuesday.
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Kenosha
Wis
Afs
Rlly
Panama
Manuel Amador
Panama Republic
Pablo Arosemena
Power of Food Claims Health Boost From Grape-Nuts
A 74 year old woman says her health improved after four years on Grape-Nuts, noting she can do her own work now. She praises the product and recommends it to others, citing digestion and nutrition as key benefits.
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Postum Co
Wattle Creek
Mich
Weillville
Davis May Be A Dark Horse In Republican Chairmanship Fight
County clerk Bing Davis looms as a potential dark horse in the Republican chairmanship contest. Promoters press committeemen in precincts to stay flexible, not pledging to Smith or Metzger, while seeking votes to block either man on first ballot. Davis supporters aim to force a scramble as factions pivot to Davis, with Marion Eaton as a possible alternative.
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Bing” Davis
Smith
Metzger
Davis
Marion Eaton
Eaton
Died Trying to Save Children in Fire Tragedy
In Youngstown Mrs Lottie Garwond a widow and public school teacher and her daughter died in a Woodland Avenue residence fire caused by natural gas ignition. A third victim, Ethel Clark, a dry goods clerk, burned in her room. In New York City Henrietta Schwartz a 40 year old diamond dealer was found burned to ashes in her Second Avenue apartment, believed to have perished trying to extinguish flames.
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Youngstown
Lottie Garwond
Woodlandaye
Ethel Clark
New York
Henrietta Schwartz
They Stole a Ride From a Local Butcher Wagon
A man and a woman allegedly entered Albert R. Worm's butcher wagon on Illinois Avenue in front of a restaurant Tuesday night and drove away. Police searched for about three hours without success, returning to the scene with no apparent damage. The couple could not be located.
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Albert R. Worm
Illinois-at
Grove
Tombstone men form price control combine in Des Moines
In Des Moines on February 12 tombstone, marble and granite workers met to organize a price control group. They argue competition is ruinous in many places and that prices must be set by agreement to reestablish business.
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Des Moines
Dropped Dead at News of Hanna's Death in Newport News
Charles Ryder a 60 year old traveling salesman from Aurora Illinois collapsed and died in Newport News Virginia upon hearing news of Senator Hanna's death. Firemen will organize at a mass meeting in Chicago under Federation of Labor auspices to form a Chicago fire department.
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Newport News
Charles Ryder
Aurora
Ill
Hanna
Chicago
Federation of Labor
Mesonte Temple
Chicago Fire Department
Cincinnati Woman Fatally Burned After Dress Catches Fire
Virginia cold snap continues as Norfolk reports record low temperatures on Wednesday. The report notes a Cincinnati woman likely fatally burned when her dress ignited from a grate fire, reflecting ongoing winter conditions and widespread cold in the region.
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Cincinnati
Karlier
Virginia
Norfolk
Lent Arrives as Ash Wednesday Signals 40 Day Fast
The Lenten season begins February 17 and ends Easter Sunday in April, marking 40 days of fasting. Ancient practice forbade meat, later relaxed to allow meat on Sundays and, eventually, one meat meal on any day except Wednesdays and Fridays. The period affects social life with ballroom attendance, teas, and outings down, as couples adjust to the solemn season.
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Tessene
Judge Melvin Nominates Andrews for President at Banquet
New York February report covers a Waldorf Astoria banquet where Judge Henry B. Melvin of California extolled Champe Andrews of New York Todges for U S president. Melvin joked Andrews was a Tamany Democrat while he boasted as a California Republican and told of a pumpkin-eating cow in Alameda County ending tragically.
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New York
J Joseph T. Fanning
Indianapolis
Waldorf-Astoria
Henry B. Melvin
Supreme Court of California
Champe & Andrews
Todges
United States
California
Andrews
Melvin
Alameda County
Fallowe
Carnegie gives $15000 to Wilberforce University
New York Feb 1 Andrew Carnegie donated $15000 to Wilberforce University for a library on the campus at Wilberforce Ohio. Arrests in Los Angeles involve a Columbus Ohio telephone company embezzlement case. The report notes additional remedies and products advertised in the same column.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
Wilberforce University
Wilberforce, O
Los Angel Tos
Cal
IRD
J. Miliet
Katie Alexander
Ths
Columbus, 9
Rates to St Louis World's Fair from Indianapolis
Rates to the St Louis World's Fair from Indianapolis take effect March 1. One-way second-class colonist fares to California Oregon Washington and Idaho points from Chicago are 3.00, from St Louis or New Orleans 000, with through tourist and reclining chair cars daily. Free seats in chair cars. information available from W W Richardson and W E Connor.
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Indianapolis
St. Louis
W. W. Richardson
Union and
Southern Pacific
California
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Chicago
Pacific Coast
St. Louia
New Orleans
W. EL Connor
Cincinnati
Rising Boxer Uprising Report From Port Arthur Telegraphed
Fort Arthur dispatch describes after harbor clash on Feb 9 the Japanese squadron withdrawing southward with three ships lost. It notes mobilization progress among local troops and claims three torpedo boats sunk earlier. A direct telegraph line to Port Arthur is ordered for completion within the month.
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ST. Petersburg
Fort Arthur
Chemulpo
Manchuria
Port Arthur
Tals
Emperor's loyal order fuels Russian troops in Far East
The Petersburg dispatch quotes Admiral Alexieff urging unity and faith to defend czar and Fatherland as Russians prepare for a major battle. Reports from St Petersburg cite Port Arthur actions and confirm a Japanese torpedo boat loss, with further details awaiting official dispatches.
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ST. Petersburg
Admir Alexieff
Husein
Sallora
London
Far East
Admiral Alexieff
Port Arthur
Hed Dean Sifnk
Battle Outlook Shifts Over Yalu River or Port Arthur
Reports on the land clash in the Far East vary with some saying the main fight will occur near the Yalu river around Pingyang while others claim Port Arthur as the first battlefield. Admiral Alexieff and the viceroy push forces in Manchuria as preparations continue for an inevitable clash. A report says most Russian torpedo supplies were aboard the cruiser Varang when it exploded in Chemulpo harbor.
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Yalu River
Ping Yang
Binion
Port Arthur
Alexieff
Manchuria
Japan
Varlag
Chemulpe
Dispatch of ammunition from Paris to Cochin China
From Paris to Toulon dated February 11 reports orders to send all available stores of ammunition and war material by quick steamers from Marseilles to Balgon in French Cochin China.
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Harry Ordera
Paris
Toulon
Balgon
Cochin China
Marseilles
Washington Shortcuts: Political Maneuvers and Careers
Daniel Griner of Portland Indiana seeks a job in the Interior department. Senator Beveridge will occupy the seat left by the death of Senator Hanna. Congressman Zenor's pension bill is in favor of Jasper Packard of New Albany. Postmaster General Payne Secretary Shaw and Winthrop Murray Crane speculated for the Republican chairmanship to replace the late Hanna. A mixed page notes ads for Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup and a tailor in Massachusetts Avenue.
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Daniel Griner
Portland
Ind
Interior Department
Senator Beveridge
Hanna
Zenor
Jasper Packard
New Albany
Payne
Shaw
Winthrop Murray Crane
National Republican Committee
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