Mrs. Root Distrusts Washington Life and Political Moves
Mrs. Elihu Root, wife of the secretary of state, resents Washington life as much as her husband. She learned of his resignation move and the cabinet appointment while visiting kin, joking that he would take any job in Washington. Also includes an 1906 seed catalog pitch offering 12 cents postpaid samples plus free catalog from John A. Sulzer Seed Color Co. La Crosse, Wis.
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Root
Elihu Root
Washington
Garden City
la Crosse
John A. Sulzer
la Crome
Wis
Comeurn
Nopi
Ito
Weil
Aidle
Farmer Foddershucks Refuses Washington Register Request
In a noisy exchange from the Cleveland Louder, Farmer Foddershucks recounts traveling to Washington and being pressed by a sharp dressed senator to register. He jokes he already registered at home last fall and resists claims of repetition.
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Cleveland
Deafness Cure Found Only Through Constitutional Remedies
An advertisement asserts deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated constitutionally. It explains deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube often due to catarrh, and promises $100 reward for any deafness case cured by other means. It also notes Hall’s Catarra Cure and promotes a Toledo company. A separate note states the mining king of South Africa is worth about 1.0 billion dollars with an income of at least 12.0 million yearly.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
J. *. Walsh
Worth St
New York City
Lydia BE. Pinkham
Lydia FB. Pinkham
Halls Catarra
J. Corney & CO
Toledo
Hall
South Africa
Allcock's Porous Plaster A Long-Trusted Remedy
A respectedNote extols Allcock's porous plaster as a seventy year standard pain reliever. It claims global availability and purity in ingredients with simple use suitable for children and marketed as the original genuine plaster by druggists worldwide.
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Allcock
Senator Depew Seeks Youthful Insight From President
From the New York World a morning report notes Senator Depew addressing the president with remarks about a “Pierian spring of perpetual youth.” The exchange includes playful banter and a warning from another senator about stock in an exploitation company tied to public service.
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New York World
Depew
Apo Dbroctoai
Pink Pills Claim Cure for Blood Deficiency Disorders
A testimonial from Mrs. Jennie Cowan of West Bay City Michigan asserts Dr Williams Pink Pills restore strength after grip and anemia. The letter says the pills rebuilt her health, eased neuralgia and rheumatism, and that they protect against future illness. The advertisement notes pills treat various blood disorders and are sold by druggists or by mail from Schenectady.
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William
Pink Villa
Williams
Pink Hill
The Golden Medical Discovery Promotes Health Promises
An advertisement extols Dr. R V Pierre’s Golden Medical Discovery as a non alcohol tonic with native roots and All Healing Salve for sores. It cites medical authorities and urges sending stamps for a free booklet and the salve. Ready Reply anecdote recounts a train scene at Union Station with a humorous exchange about the smoking car.
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Roctor Pierce
R. V. Pierre
Buffalo
N. Y
Bartholow
King
Scudder
Coe
Ellingwood
M 7
Pierce
The
Providence Journal
Union Staton
Pills, Topaz, Piles. A 19th Century Medicine Fragment
Terrible to recall Mary Wagner reports five weeks of kidney trouble eased by Downs Kidney Pills and sold by dealers. Rome topaz weighs seven pounds with Neapolitan carvings. Maudie piles cured in 6 to 14 days by PAZO OINTMENT, guaranteed or money back.
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Mary Wagner
Wossyth Ave
Bridgeport
Conn
Aod
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
XN. Y
Vallean
Rome
Maudie
Roosevelt Era Politics and Shaw's Town Visit
A discussion of the peanut politician metaphor and William Shaw's invitation to Town to aid Governor Cumming. The piece notes the White House denial of presidential interference and argues Shaw should be removed from the cabinet, making Cumming's nomination clearer.
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Mw Eerhitnain
Bierctary Bhi
Cummilin
Roosevelt
Hintelnir
Aid Haye
Shaw
Cumming
Tinvermoor Cumming
How to Trap Wild Animals
Forty page trap book illustrated with 46 wild animals in color plus barometer calendar and trap catalog. Prices on furs included. Postpaid for 10 cts. Free strings of silver to buyers. Fur Dear address listed as WwW Hide and Fur Co Minneapolis Minnesota.
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Hide and Fur Co
Minneapolis
Minn
Ship Without a Country Alta Struggles for Legally Flagged Status
The barkentine Alta, once flying Chilean colors, sails from Tacoma with lumber but cannot claim American or any national registry. Customs officials in Port Townsend threaten to require clearance and the ship faces crew and registration hurdles as it seeks a lawful flag, with Lloyds registry listing her under Chilean nationality.
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Barkentine
Alta
Tacoma
Amurican Cithsonr
Amerivadt Motes
Americiin Veesi
Setora
Calor
Capbarin Thonagel
Ales
Americus
Marime
Neelstor
Manila
Einwail
H. Dinean & Co
Pine Cilaeson
A. PL Lotentaen
Lloyds
Coch
Yorkshire Wildfowler Keeps Classic Craft Alive at Grand Age
The last Yorkshire wildfowler remains a hale active figure nearing eighty with a lifetime in pursuit of wild fowl. He still watches the Derwent waters for distant birds using hawk sight and steady aim. His days blend riverbank labor and seasonal fields as he recalls ancestral hunts and notable feats from forty mallard to golden plover counts.
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London
Chraphite
Wenden Cave
Polotia
Allehie Bolle
Duehk
Eiglind
Widgeon
White Bread Linked to Digestive Ailment Claims
A woman recounts prolonged illness blamed on white bread after two years of dietary guidance from a physician. She describes weakness, fatigue, and nonpecific symptoms, noting relief only when reshaping meals, and mentions doctors and a note from Contuin co. about publishing the account.
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Yen Bohr
Contuin Co
Perna Almanac Promoted As Universal Household Remedy
An advertisement touts Perna as a cure all for catarrhal diseases of the head throat lungs stomach kidneys bladder and female organs. It urges readers to ask their druggist for the Free Peruna Almanac for 1907.
Philadelphia Ledger Parody Headlines and Obscure Mentions
A garbled page fragment assembles parody style lines and scattered names. References to Peter Powrlein and Peter Petikin appear with political and editorial chatter mixed with stray product ads and weather notes.
Unclear Epidemic of Eczema Case Scenes Distress
A lengthy, garbled account describes a young girl with severe eczema, likely treated with various remedies and medical opinions. The narrative traces deteriorating skin symptoms, doctor visits, and family concerns as they seek relief and hospital care.
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Julie Florence Walsh
Sloan
Earl S. Sloan
Albany St
Boston
Mass
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Guicaco
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
W. D. Scott
Ottawa
E. T. Holmes
Jackson Street
St. Paul
Minnesota
J. M. MacLachlan
Watertown
South Dakota
Bennett
New York Life Building
Oonln
Nebraska
Druggixtiac
Mall
R. Paxton Company
Nass
Tarr Lane
Rawoor Nobel Hawaii
Anaene
Lars Begels
Ciala
Camille
Aly
Lee Citi
Bioux City
Wb Thompson
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Birvat
New York
Texas Land
Wille
CPI
United States & Mexican Trust Co
Bryant Building
Kengas City
Pleane
Dr. Williams
Peru
Philadylphia Ledger
Peter Powrlein
Peter Petikin
Og Vath
Maedal
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