Joys of maternity Mrs Potts How Women Should Prepare
A women health feature discusses handling womb displacement and nerve degeneration with Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. A reader shares infertility struggles and success after using the remedy, inviting others to write for free advice from Mrs. Pinkham. Also notes Lake Titicaca to supply hydroelectric power for Peruvian railways boosting future manufacturing prospects.
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Ano Potts
510 Park Avenue
Hot Springs
Anne
Mre Pinkham
Lydia B
Corea
Iain E. Winkshare
Lydia BL Pinkham
Mia
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Lake Titicaca
Peru
Fragmented 19th century ad filled with cures and quotes
The passage strings a collage of old product pitches and quips. It touts Ivory Soap for hands, mentions Defiance Starch packaging claims, and weaves in humorous lines about a two headed calf, a funeral blunder, and a mason’s birthday alongside brief notices on ear cure claims and a fire alarm patent.
Are You Tired Nervous and Sleepless
This ad promotes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood nourishing tonic to relieve nervousness sleeplessness and fatigue. It claims alcohol free formula with ingredients like Golden Seal root stone root and Black Cherry bark and promises lasting health benefits and endorsements from medical authorities. Also mentions Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for constipation.
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Pmoren
Pierce
R.V. Pieres
Thurffalo
N, Y
Irish brass band climbs 140 foot chimney for concert
A degen member of an Irish brass band in Dublin performed atop a 140 foot high chimney. The piece noted is a curious city spectacle highlighting the band’s daring act. Also advertised is Taylor's Cherokine Remedy for coughs colds and throat ailments priced 25c to $1.00. An ancient statue said to date to 4500 B C was reportedly found at Bismyn Babylonia and shipped back. News notes discuss New York Central and Big Four personnel transfers with Daly Lynch Daniels Rhein and others named.
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Dublin
Taylor
David
Bismyn
Babylonia
C. P. Lal
New York Central Lines
Buffalo
Warren Lynnvh
Big Four
New York
Newman
Aaid
Mr. Daly
New York Central
Lynch
Chicago Post
George Daniels
H.J. Rhein
Lake Erie and Western
Daniels
Novel Headgear for Fish
A Thames trout near Hampton was caught with its head tightly fixed in an old meat can. The curious incident suggests a crude restraint device used to keep the fish still or as a prank. Authorities were not noted as involved in the report.
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Thames
Hampton
Rng
West Virginian Recalls kidney illness cured by Dean's Pills
An elderly West Virginia merchant from Parkersburg recounts a 20 year battle with kidney trouble. He describes severe back pains and irritable bladder, then credits Dean's Kidney Pills with restoring urine flow and eliminating pain after doctors failed. He claims eight years of cure and ongoing activity despite age.
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West
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Blood Remedies Advertorial Fragments From Early Paper
A WWII-era style catalog of medical claims touts Dr Williams Pink Pills for rheumatism with personal testimony from J G Meakel of Iowa and mentions Hu Tanic Blood Balm as a cure for blood and skin diseases. Also notes on Japanese salmon preservation by salting and pressing into bales.
Elephant Hit by Train at 100th Mile on Irrawaddy Line
The Shanghai Times reports a rare accident where an elephant was struck by a train at the 100th mile of the Irrawaddy railway section. The front of the engine sustained damage but there was no derailment and no other incidents occurred.
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Shanghai Times
Toon oAperm
Irrawaddy
Ife
Opposed Physician Warns Against Free Water Drinking
Dr. K Beerwald of Derlin argues against unrestricted water drinking. Hoe comments that excessive intake causes temporary disturbances and can trigger organic disorders. He says the heart and kidneys are especially affected and the vascular system becomes overburdened.
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K. Beerwald
Derlin
Hoe
Brides Remain Hidden at Yerxedee and Druse Marriages
Marriage customs described with the bride fully veiled at Yerxedee and hid behind a curtain after arriving home. In Druse rites the bride is veiled with a red veil, removed only in the bridal chamber. Both practices emphasize concealment and ceremonial privacy.
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Druse
Study and Think. A Piling in of Reserve Force
The quotation notes that building inner reserve fosters positiveness and popularity. It asserts that lacking inherited energy hinders progress, but self knowledge and applying useful truths compensate, attributed to Farl M Pratt.
Kidney Pills Claim Global Fame in Local Testimony
An Hulett resident May Taber testifies to the benefits of Dodd's Kidney Pills claiming seven boxes cured a severe kidney trouble and restored kidney function. The piece lists broad health claims including cures for rheumatism and other disorders attributed to kidney disease, ending with a joke about a stubborn horse from a Pittsburg Press.
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Hulett
Wro
Dec
Dodd
Mra
May Taber
Traffic department changes and new appointments headline rail lines
Wa bashesWabash and Lake Erie railroads announce changes in traffic operations and the appointment of C H Newton as joint agent for Toledo Pittsburg terminals effective December 1. Western Maryland and Gould lines shift management with Alexander Robertson named to replace Horace Clark. Additional promotions move Fred Tristram to Chicago and R F Kelly to Pittsburg.
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Traffe
Wabash and
Wheeling and
Lake Erie
Eastern Gould Line
Western
Maryland
B. A. Worthington
Wabash Lines Eoast
Toeldo Bus
Cheukits
C. H. Newton
Wheel Ing
Wabash
Pittsburg
Toledo
Weffective
B. Knight
Horace Clark
Western Maryland
West Virginia Central
Gould Udewater Lines
Alexander Robertson
St. Louis Terminal Railroad
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America
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Lewin’ Factory
Peoria
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J. W. O'luen
Third Ave. N
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Minn
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England
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Stalow
Koothmagen
Jena
Germany
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Webster's International Dictionary
Reliabio
W. T. Harrin
Commissioner of Education
Ht. Louis
Websters Collegiate Dictionary
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Mereiam CO
Springfield, Mas
Kiloretheater
Bend
Aron Street
Polimdelphim
London
California
France
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
National Assembly of Congress
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Drummond
J. G. Meakel
Jackson Avenue
Colognue
Iowa
Cee
Robert Yates
Kisper Manufacturing Co
Debnaque
Dr. Williams
Chicago Record-Herald
Druggista
Blood Balm Co
Athinta
Sakhalin
Pittsburg Press
Atacama
Chile
Abyssinia
Alrare
Ihe
Lewis’ Factory
Newfoundland
Great Britwin
Nechage & Cout the Russ Company
South Mend
Capitol
Peruna
Atlantic
Pacific
Union
Martinag
Peruse
Oregon
Salem
Orecon
Hartoan
W. M
Peruna Almanac
Mull's Grape Tonic CO
Third Ave
Rock Island, I
Larthleem
Bret
Mull’s
Rock Island, IL
Price
Diemer
M.D
Springfield
Nia
Gax St
Kansas City, MO
Seaman Orr
Gow
Tejvert
E. C. ATHINS @ CoO., Inc
Indianapola
Keer Tork
Chronze
Mhiarepelts
Vertland
Oregem
Seattle
Praia
Memphis
Atinuta
Hai
Atkins
Canada
Ottawa
Ginede
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Ninth Street
Kanwae City
Minsouri
Ad. Broughton
Hoom
Quincy
Chicago
Limuis
Uhie
M.D. Street
Maral
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Supeimior
W.N. U
ST. Louis
W.L. Douglas
Mi Ouvellay
Wuces
Hrockton
Maas
W. L
Monde la Mts
Douglas
Ae de Bors
Orocs
Ihalst
W. L. Dougtan Shoon
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
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Hood, Heck-Handie Co
Hudeon
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