Grip Epidemic and Peruna touted in 1914 almanac
A 1914 almanac promotes Peruna as a remedy during grip cases, contrasting grip with influenza like symptoms and citing testimonials from Mrs. Gates and Mrs. Wells about relief after using Peruna. The dealer urges readers to ask their druggist for the Free Peruna Lucky Day Almanac.
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Gentry Gates
Firet Ave
Ten Year Old Bobby Poy Reveals Future Lawyer Ambition
A ten year old in Indianapolis explains his future plan to become a lawyer and change laws to prevent children under ten from being punished. He describes dinner table noise and a street visit that leads to family debate about discipline. The exchange shows child wit and grown up expectations.
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Dobby
Bobby
Grandpa
Bobby Poy
BUST TO COMPLETE BANQUET THE LATE EDWARD MORRIS
The late Edward Morris a Chicago meat packer earned over $500000 and was noted for yearly charity equal to his home expenditures. He told a Christmas dinner tale of poverty and empathy showing a harsh view of need, recalling a beggar’s wish for bread to accompany a roast.
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Edward Morris
Mr. Morris
Morris
Postum Beverages Replaced Coffee to Cure Headaches
An anecdotal ad recounts a man who suffered daily headaches from coffee and switched to Postum. After trying Postum, the headaches disappeared and the family adopted it as a daily drink. The advertisement notes two Postum forms and urges readers to buy at grocers.
Brickley Missed Record as Five Goals Don’t Beat History
Harvard fullback Charles F. Brickley did not set a field goal record in the 1915 Harvard Yale clash. Research shows Bernie Traffords 1890 mark in the Cornell game remains the standard for five successful kicks, with Brickley making four drop-kicks and one placement from the 24 to 39 yard range totaling 166 yards.
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Princeton
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Yost
Buffalo
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Ban Johnson Peeved At Journalist McGraw
Chicago reports Johnson blasts press after McGraw world tour stories. He threatened action by the national commission if publication continues, claiming McGraw’s name is attached to tales of Lynch’s brief baseball career.
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Pan Hasan
American League
E Celaarente
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MacGraw
National Commission
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McGraw
John
National League
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Cornhuskers Honored At A Big Banquet
Lincoln Nebraska The annual Cornhusker banquet honored Nebraska football squad with a complimentary dinner. Coach Boehm remains with Nebraska rather than joining other schools while he attends Chicago conference talks. In a separate event 400 coeds held their first annual party celebrating the season’s football success.
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Neb
Nebraska
Boehm
Chicago
Cowdray Critiques American Press On Colombian Crisis
Boston Herald reports Lord Cowdray defending the American press against misrepresentation of Colombia. He challenges claims that Pearses company sought monopolistic concessions and that such moves were anti Monroe doctrine. The piece questions who sparked anti American sentiment, suggesting British concerns over U S influence in South America.
Charity Thoughts on Helping the Poor and Leaders
A fragment reflects on charity and leadership. It notes the worth of thoughtful aid for the poor and considers what causes lead to poverty and improvement, urging care for those in need.
Canada Imports Big Quantities of Butter
The Dominion dairy report for the year ending March 31 notes a rise in prairie dairy output, butter production quadrupled in Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba to 6 million pounds, and total butter exports fell in 1912 13 while imports reached nearly 8 million pounds. It highlights New Zealand butter arriving via Vancouver and discusses cold storage impacts on prices and supply.
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J. A. Ruddick
Dominion Dairy and
Prairie Provinces
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
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Vancouver
Antipodes
Great Britain
Ruddick
Canada
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West Indies
United States
Seemingly Polite Gentleman Preys on Women
A New York Herald piece contrasts the outward courtesy of a “thorough gentleman” with the danger he poses to women in society. It notes a Kansas Topeka court case where a nine year old boy collected nine magazine sales, while a debtor paid after a judge's notice, with the boy receiving no payment for his service.
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New York Herald
Parison
Topeka
Kan
Newaboy
Grazing Permits Highlight Forest Service Policy During Year
About 32 000 grazing permits issued in national forests and over 20 million head of domestic animals benefited from the privilege. Only a small number of grazing trespass incidents were observed, illustrating policy enforcement and access levels.
Exceeding Deaths and Births Figures Mentioned
fragmented passage notes deaths exceeding a sum of £ 00,000 and births in small numbers to France. It references an excess figure of 40,400 but the exact names, dates, or places are unclear.
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France
Receipts and Storage Deficits in New York Market 1913
In New York during March 1 to October 31 1913 receipts totalled 4 006 169 cases while outputs were 3 569 001 and 196 248 in deficit. Average monthly trade input and output show a drop in receipts by 196 245 cases and a rise of 13 200 in output. By November 1 1914 storage was deficient compared with 1912, signaling a potential shortfall through January 31 1914 based on 1913–14 averages. Prices for cold storage eggs ranged 27.4 to 30 cents a dozen, not linked to storage ownership. The note cites supply and demand dynamics as the primary price driver, with remarks by Frank A. Horne of the American Association of Refrigeration.
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Frank A. Horne
American Association of Refrigeration
New York
Unifying Freight Rules Aims At National Standard Classifications
A New York Times report states a special committee with railroad experience completed three years of work on revising freight classifications. Traffic officers nationwide cooperate to set uniform classifications and packing rules for minimum carload weights to fit regional shipping needs.
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New York Times
Ridicule and Progress in Public Life Across the Atlantic
The essay contrasts American openness with British reserve, praising the American willingness to risk ridicule for bold aims. It notes Americans act publicly, pursue ideas, and test methods without fear of social censure, but warns against scatterbrained efforts undermining orderly, concerted work.
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London Times
Intercam
Importing Irish Potatoes from Ireland Promoted
A Philadelphia Times excerpt recalls fifty years ago when Ireland faced potato shortages and the Irish emigrants came to the United States. It notes cultural authorities promise disease free imports and reciprocal trade that would aid Ireland and help reduce deficits in the Isles.
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Philadelphia Times
Ireland
United States
United Isles
Miles of Salmon Tins From the Wide World Magazine
The Wide World Magazine notes vast salmon can production in 1618 with 6,140,000 cases canned on the Pacific side of North America. If laid end to end the tins would stretch over 25,600 miles, while cans used and money invested in Norwegian whaling rose sharply. The article links salmon output to economic figures and a curious ratio of individual wealth to Edison.
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Pacific
North America
Globe
Quator
Judge Demands Silence in Sullivan County Court
During a court session in Sullivan County New York the judge, overheated by chatter and laughter, roared in wrath for silence claiming he had not heard a single one of the half a dozen cases decided that morning.
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Sullivan County
New York
Grateful Kentucky farmer touts Dodd's Kidney Pills
An elderly 77 year old farmer from Ethel Kentucky writes a testimonial praising Dodd's Kidney Pills for his long standing back weakness and kidney trouble. He states the medicine saved him and urges others to publish his story and his picture. The ad notes 60c per box and mentions free Household Hints music and recipes.
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Mr. Smith
Dodd
Dodd's Medicine Co
Buffalo
Ady
Red Bank Doctor Claims Epilepsy Cure Proven
Reports from many sources praise Dr. H W Perkins of Red Bank New Jersey for a remarkable epilepsy treatment. Old cases improve and some patients announce cures, with free supplies offered by Branch 49.
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New Jersey
Gold
Red Bank
N. J
Perkins
H. W. Perkins
Fragmented 19th Century Dialogue Between Spouse Figures
Nonsensical exchanges show Mr Grimatone and Mrs Grimstone in quarrels over attire and romance. A Mrs Winslow syrup line appears with garbled promotional hints for children. The dialogue then shifts to a locket and a wife’s hair, implying sentimental jewelry plans.
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