Governor by Proxy in a Small Town Election
In a tense scene at Ardenia junction, Colonel Randall, the gubernatorial candidate, charitably pardons Dan Higgs, a cattle thief, after a vulnerable plea from Dan’s mother. Randall learns the warden’s approval saves Higgs from prison, prompting gratitude and a political pledge to seek votes for his re election.
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Aimee
Ald
Finley
Soloniel
Tovernor
Guyner
Osborn
Donnie
Halder
Belden
Dannle
Guvyner
Pinley
Dan
Guvner
Dannie Higga
Inn
John Randall
Col
Joe Layson
Sneath Pathr Inn
Walt
Renee
Joseph Layeon
Mrs. Higgs
Ardenia
Reedsburg
Leave Your Child Alone and Independence Lessons
An essay argues that a child’s craving for independence drives creativity and bold thinking. It claims that even privileged families fail to provide true care and allowance for autonomy, and that many eminent figures arose from humble origins due to this lack of strict control.
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Mamma
Papa
English Royalty Shifts in European Thrones
The English royal family spreads across Europe as daughters and granddaughters sit or will sit on crowns. A princess on the throne of Norway, Margaret of Connaught linked to Sweden, and others connect to Romania Greece and Greece through royal marriages. The line includes descendants of Princess Alice and the Duke of Edinburgh among various throne claims.
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Europe
Norway
Margaret of Connaught
Alice
Edward
Czaringa
Duke of Albany
Duke of
They Must Like It and Silkworm Production Figures
A fragmented item discusses a household powder claim and a pet’s retort about efficacy. It also notes Japan’s silk production by six chief producers, totaling fifteen thousand five hundred tons annually.
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Chita
Japan
Hardships of Army Life Mention Veteran’s Kidney Trouble
David W. Martin of Bolivar Missouri describes kidney pain after a war injury where his horses fell on him. He reports back pain headaches and dizziness then relief after using Deans Kidney Pills, saying he was rid of kidney trouble. The ad notes pills sold by Poster Milburn Co Buffalo NY at 60 cents a box.
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David W. Martin
Bolivar
Mr. Martin
Elisa Evers
Déan
Milburn Co
Buffalo
Augustus Squire 93 Dies Livid at Old Home
Augustus Squire, a 65 year Cutlers' company member in London, died at 93. He shunned gas electricity telegrams phones and trains, preferring bus carriage cab or boat. The fragment mentions oats and a seed company catalog in a dated, cluttered clipping.
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Augustus Squire
Cutlers’ Company
London
Seed and Tool Catalog Ad From Salzer Co
Our mammoth ad promotes free mailed Seed and Tool Catalogs for intending buyers. Request Ge in Lg and receive free samples of new Two Foot Long Oats and other cereals along with the big catalog. John A. Salzer Seed Co. Box W La Crosse Wis.
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Mammoth Ae
John A. Salzer Seed Co
Box W
la Crosse
Wis
The Needle and Its Many Points Through Time
A historical survey of needles highlights global consumption of 8 million daily and 300 million yearly losses by U S women. It traces needle manufacture through about 21 processes from wire cutting to polishing and notes various needle types for surgeons cooks glovemakers weavers and others.
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United States
Akill— Zion's Herald
A Friends Tip On Grape-Nuts For Digestion
A lifelong dyspepsia sufferer from Maina man shares his tip on Grape-Nuts. He used the food for breakfast with cream and a little sugar for nine months and reports relief from stomach pain and liver complaints, weight gain, better sleep, and improved health at seventy. He says greasy foods are avoided yet he can eat most things and urges others with dyspepsia to try Grape-Nuts.
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Maina
Defiance Starch products advertised with stiffening directions
An old ad copy notes the Defiance Starch packaging shows how to make collars and cuffs stiff with gloss or demi finish. It mentions Mr Burt recently elected president of the Civil Service Reform association and references early Grant administration. The price 16.08 for 100 is listed and sold by grocers.
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Cor Biles W. Burt
Reform, Association
Beval Odes
Exports of copra from the Philippines in 1906
For the year ending June 30 1906 the exports of dried cocoanut meat from the Philippine Islands reached 145 851 913 pounds. France bought 88 336 350 pounds about 61 percent. Spain and Germany followed as major buyers. Starch advances noted include patent Starches from 25 years ago now replaced by Defiance Starch with safer ingredients and added strength.
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Philippine Islands
France
Spain
Germany
Danger in Salt Bathing Warns of Heat Risk
Salt water baths, though strengthening, can weaken when too warm. Travel Magazine notes many ocean boats have warm bathroom water and daily salt baths cause tension, but excessive heat may make you faint even for those used to hot fresh water at home.
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homa—Travel Magazine
Brandreth's Pills Promote Blood Purification
Stimulate the Blood. Brandreth'n Pills are the great blood purifier. They are a laxative and blood tonic acting on the bowels kidneys and skin to cleanse the system by natural outlet. One or two nightly doses prove invaluable. each pill contains solid extract of sarsaparilla and other vegetables making an unmatched blood purifier. Brandreth's Pills used for over a century and sold everywhere plain or sugar-coated.
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Brandreth
True Spirit of Courtesy in Social Conduct
The text defines courtesy as a refined quality of heart that prompts gentle acts and considerate speech. It argues courtesy shows in how one treats others including service staff, and notes arrogance can erode courtesy. True courtesy avoids petty deceptions and refrains from speaking harsh truths that could harm others’ honesty.
Very Bad Form of Eczema Proves Cure by Cuticura
Sufferer recounts three years of severe eczema with trials from Chicago physicians. After using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills for three months she reports complete recovery. Mrs Florence 2B Atwood cites 18 Crilly Place Chicago Illinois October 2 1905 with witness L B Borger.
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Chicago
Florence
Atwood
Crilly Place
L. 8. Borger
Poetresa Named French Poet Laureate for Year Past
Mile Andre Corthis, author of Gemmes et Moires, is chosen poet laureate of France for the year past. The honor is bestowed annually by eminent literary figures who recognize discerning poetic renown.
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Poetesa
Mile
Andre Corthis
France
Oly Pome Renee
Senator Pettus Long Life Note
Senator Pettus served as a lieutenant in the Mexican War and rode to California with the fortyniner unit. He rose from major to brigadier general in the Confederate Army. Admitted to the bar at Gainesville Alabama at age 21, he practiced as Texas was independent, California under Mexico, and Britain disputed Oregon. Andrew Jackson dominated politics with Polk presidency pending.
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Senator Pettus
California
Gainsville
Ala
Texas
Mexico
Great Britain
Oregon
Andrew Jackson
Polk
United States
Hair Turns White From Neuralgia Cured by Pink Pills
A Detroit woman, Evelyn Creasere of 811 Boulevard West, suffered years from neuralgia with backaches, headaches, hair turning white and weight loss. After ineffective treatments, Dr Williams' Pink Pills provided relief within three months, restoring her health and weight. Sold by druggists or by mail from Schenectady.
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Boulevard West
Detroit
Mich
Dr. Williams
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