Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Claims Many Cures
A collection of testimonials from women in Ohio and Minnesota praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Patients report improved regularity, steadier nerves, and relief from ailments including menstrual irregularities, backache, and indigestion after using the remedy. The ad claims thousands of testimonials and urges readers to write for free advice.
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Minn
Brookville
Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham Laboratory
Lynn
Mass
Where She Scored in Neighborhood Tale
Sheldon Kerruish recounts a Cleveland Leader anecdote about children comparing parental flaws. A girl boasts her father reads Cicero better than others, while siblings note smoking, swearing, and drinking, leading to the sister’s witty win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon Kerruish
Cleveland Leader
Catarrh Cure Promises Infallible Victory For All Stages
A 19th century classified style claim touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh with a $100 reward for any failing case. Proponents promise constitutional restoration and blood surface action, supported by testimonials. Also touts Hall's Family Pills for constipation as a companion product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney& CO
Toledo
All Druggista
The Spartan Mother Sends Son to Battle
A fragment from an old advertisement narrates a Spartan mother urging her son home with a moving picture or in it. The copy touts Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets and Bugat coating granules as stomach aids and diet helpers. It ends with a jab about low-cut gowns on sale.
Nurse Testimony Tied to Hyde Swope Murder Trial
In Kansas City on April 20 nurse Pearl Keller testified that Dr B C Hyde stopped a bleeding arm wound after attempts by Dr G T Twyman and Mrs Hyde to halt blood flow. She said Hyde later urged administration of Hunton’s estate via his wife’s influence. Defense fought to exclude non direct death testimony as trial continued.
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Kansas City
G. T. Twyman
Hyde
James Moss Hunton
B. C. Hyde
Miss Pearl Keller
Hunton
John Staucas
Col
Thomas H. Swope
Grain decline forecast sparks price drop optimism
Close observers of markets predict a downward trend in meat prices as grain declines push farmers to feed cattle, leading to fat cattle on the market. Provision men cite grain downturn and expected bountiful crops abroad as the basis for lower beef and pork prices.
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New York
Attorney General Sharp says sufficient evidence against packing firms
In St Louis on April 20 Attorney General Major reports strong evidence that National Packing Co and subsidiaries restrained competition in the wholesale meat trade. The probe, planned for four to seven days, may end tonight after three days. Some witnesses will not be needed and focus shifts to the cooling plant’s role in high meat prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
National Packing Co
National Society of DAR Holds Nominations for Ten Vice Presidents General
In Washington a lively session of the nineteenth continental congress of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution opened with nominations for ten vice presidents general. Delegates adjourned to study the list before today’s 3:30 voting. President General Mrs. Matthew T. Scott called the congress to order and Mrs. Helen Spencer Massey presented the magazine committee report.
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Washington
Continental Congress
National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution
Congress
Matthew T. Scott
Helen Spencer Massey
Magazine Committee
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Helped Yankton Man
Charles S. Bailey of Yankton South Dakota reports chronic kidney trouble improving after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He cites excruciating back pain and excessive urination ending with his recovery and recommends the product. The ad notes price and supplier Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Charles S. Bailey
Locust Sr
Yankton
S. Dak
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Woman shoots man on farm to stop advances in North Dakota case
Mrs Mildred How killed Chris Nelson on a Johnson township farm to defend herself from alleged advances. Nelson died from gunshot wounds Saturday after the Thursday incident. A coroner's jury ruled the shooting justified, noting Nelson had a good prior character.
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Carrington
N. C
Mildred How
Chris Nelson
Johnson Township
Nelson
How
Boston Rises to Third in U S Trade Volume for 1909
The 1909 annual report of the Boston Chamber of Commerce shows Boston ranking third among U S ports in total imports and exports, with $199,968,648 in trade, up 15.2 percent from 1908. New York leads, New Orleans second, and Canada shipped merchandise valued at $13,563,329 via Boston.
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Boston
Mass
United States
New Orleans
Chamber of Commerce
New York
Canada
Free country home decorating service for readers
An article promotes upgrading country homes with modern furnishings and wall stencils. It offers free color suggestions and classic design stencils, plus guidance from a decorative architect, enabling readers to do the work themselves or hire others without charge.
How the George Washington tale found its press spark
An exchange quotes a youth asking how the lie tale began and a wry answer crediting a press agent. The quip hints at publicity shaping legends and the role of media in myth making.
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George Washington
Big Banker Arrested In Pittsburg Graft Case
New York April 20 F N Hoffstot president of the Pressed Steel Car Co was arrested by district attorney detectives on a Pittsburg graft case charge. He is accused of robbery and conspiracy tied to bribing Pittsburg councilmen with forty thousand dollars in the Hotel Imperial in New York.
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New York
F. N. Hoffsstot
Pressed Steel Car Co
Flood
Thomas
District Attorney’s Office
Pittsburg
Laymen Meet in Fargo Missionary Conference Opens
Fargo hosts a large Laymen's Missionary conference with delegates from across North Dakota and northern Minnesota. The event began with a banquet at the A C armory and continues with sessions at the Masonic temple auditorium.
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Fargo
Minnesota
A. C. Armory
Masonic Temple
Train Wreck Near Crookston Claims One Kill
A westbound Great Northern freight derailed near the Northern Pacific crossing about four miles east of Crookston Minnesota on April 20. Swan Torkelson, 35, of Bagley was killed almost instantly.
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Crookston
Minn
Great Northern
Ethree Milles
Swan Torkelson
Bagley
Quebec
Duke MacDonald
Ipnesk Siakaei
Mark Twain Weakens as Nurses Attend in Havana Report
April 20 reports Samuel Clemens, known as Mark Twain, growing weaker while physicians and nurses remain in constant attendance. Rumors of a government denial surface as Cuba reports state troops moving near Havana. Canadian miners in Sioux Sioux territory cease work at smelter and mine sites.
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Mark
Twain
Redding
Conn
Samuel
Clémens
Mark Waln
Phyalctaria
Havana
Hale Announces Retirement From U S Senate
Augusta Maine April 19 The city received a confidential telegram from Washington confirming the early retirement of United States Senator Eugene Hale. The message says Hale sent a letter to Byron Boyd state committee chairman outlining his plan and procedure, but no specifics are given.
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Augusta
Eugene Hale
United States Senate
Washington
Hale
Byron Boyd
State Committee
Lightweight boxer dies from bout injuries in Philadelphia
Frank Cole a lightweight Black pugilist from Philadelphia died in hospital from injuries suffered in a boxing match last night. Stanley Rodgers, managed by Jock O'Brien, is held without bail awaiting coroner's jury verdict. The referee and several witnesses are also detained.
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Philadelphia
Frank Cole
Stanley Rodgers
Jock” O’brien
Rodgers
Washington Hints At Government Pay Raise Measure
A house bill, introduced by Mr. Southwick of New York, seeks a ten percent pay increase for all federal employees excluding the president, vice president, cabinet, Congress members, and the military.
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Washington
Congress
Army
Navy
Southwick
New York
Marine Eye Salve and Davis' Painkiller Promoted in 1800s Ad
An old advertisement promotes Marine Eye Salve in aseptic two by six tubes with a Chicago firm name and cautionary language. It also touts Davis' Painkiller as a home remedy for stiff joints sore muscles rheumatism and injuries, claiming 70 years of use.
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Jean
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Eerry Davis
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