Pinkham Remedy Cures Amesbury Woman After Long Illness
A Massachusetts woman reports severe uterine and female weakness symptoms including headaches backaches and debilitating spells. After doctors offered surgery she tried Lydia E Pinkham's Blood Purifier and related remedies, using several bottles and packages before full recovery.
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Amesbury
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Welsh Language Poll in Cardiff Draws 67 Vote Majority
A Cardiff survey on teaching Welsh in heart schools shows a 67 vote majority against introducing Welsh language instruction for children. The report includes garbled lines about urban planning and city nicknames, reflecting damaged OCR text.
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Cardiff
Wales
Overhead ferry as river crossing solution proposed in Rouen
A description of the Pout Transbordeur or overhead ferry in Rouen France, touted as a novel engineering solution. It contrasts with swing and draw bridges, noting capabilities to keep channels clear, reduced risk and cost, and potential adoption over major harbors, with discussion of tunnels and public reception. The article mixes technical claims with unrelated court references and garbled text.
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Locka
Forth Bridge
Scotland
Brooklyn Tridge
Floating railway concept to cross a channel
A historical description details a horizontal railway on a raised bridge spanning a channel. A movable frame travels along the platform carrying a carriage on small wheels. The vehicle crosses the river without blocking the channel, using triangular suspensions to counter wind and motion, with the body about 140 to 160 feet below the rails.
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Owen A Any
Eeder
German phonograph slander case shocks village
A German sewing machine agent sought to ruin a discharged employee by using a phonograph to spread false tales. He placed a talking record in a tavern taproom and deceitfully fed it with rumors, prompting patrons to hear alleged scandal about a respected neighbor. The man then sued.
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Blanderer
Germany
Society's Fair Gabl ers at Bridge Whist
In New York Society faces gambling indictments as bridge whist gains popularity. An evening of play reportedly yields large sums, with claims of up to twenty thousand dollars changing hands and many five hundred dollar stakes. Mrs Richard Irvin denies leading a crusade against the game. A guest at a recent party reportedly borrowed funds after losing around four hundred, settling the next morning with a check.
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Society
New York
Dame Komer
Richard Irvin
Life Sentence for a Kentucky Feudist
John Shotwell a noted Kentucky feudist was convicted at Willameburg for taking part in the Corbin plate incident. The Whites faction operated the rival restaurant which was blown up with dynamite, killing two people.
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John Shotwell
Kentucky
Willameburg
Shotwell Sentenced to Penalty, Seeks New Trial
Shotwell was sentenced to the penitentiary for a crime in Ife, but a motion for a new trial will be filed.
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Shotwell
Ife
Sky Mountains and Cloud Structures Across the Sky
The article explains the ten principal cloud types with emphasis on the highest nimble tufts called cirrus. It notes that some clouds rise far above the Alps and can be snow capped and freezing. a balloon ascent imagined shows layers of dry air and vapor, culminating in a summit of dry air and ice.
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Alps
Fisherman's Loss Turns to Lottery Prize
An elderly fisherman over 60, who has fished daily for over fifty years and cannot read or write, won the $20,000 prize in a French lottery after his niece chose the ticket number for him. He has rarely missed a day at sea and now receives a life changing payout.
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Sherman
Death of Joe Stark and nerve failures on trick acts
A New Orleans Times-Democrat summary recounts Joe Stark's fatal dive due to miscalculation and notes performers suffer panic spells that endanger acts. An English trapeze anecdote illustrates a nerve-induced near-miss, with a veteran witness explaining why such accidents occur and how pride and fear drive dangerous stunts. A related column discusses Old Home Week hopes in New England and a humorous parental warning about a chess-obsessed suitor.
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Joe Stark
New York
New Orleans
Times-Democrat
New England
West
Western States
Peanut King Employs 600 Men and Early Peanut Trade
The item notes a remarkable peanut king who began as a peanut vendor on trains and now employs 600 workers. It mentions a humorous exchange about attire and describes his rise from rail contracts at age 12. Also references Mrs. Winslow’s soothing syrup for teething.
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On King
Peanut King
Chicago
Epworth League Tries Ocean Trip to San Francisco
O R B N offers a steamship round trip to San Francisco for 20 dollars with meals and berth included. Travel during July and August promises smooth seas and healthful rest. Agents statewide, or write A L Craig Portland general passenger agent for details.
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San Francisco
A. L. Craig
Portland
America Beating Germany in Pencil Industry War
A country report notes American competition hurting German lead pencil makers. It claims U S success stems largely from superior machinery and production methods impacting Germany’s market share. The piece emphasizes broader industrial rivalry between nations.
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Germany
The A. B. C. of Photography Excerpt Review
Fayette J. Clute’s The A B C of Photography praised as a top amateur guide. Offered at 25 cents by Camera Craft Pub Co. San Francisco backs up mail order details from 330 Sutter Street.
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Photography
Fayette J. Clute
Camera Craft Pub. Co
Sutter
San Francisco
New Jersey’s Densest Ward Counts In State
Waterson holds the state’s most populated ward as the Third Ward with 23 780 people. Newark follows with 23 359 residents. Elizabeth contains a ward of 6 378 population marking the variance within the state’s urban wards.
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New Jersey
Waterson
Newark
Elizabeth
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