Women Detectives in Chicago Rise and Risks
In Chicago women detectives are numerous and influential in jewelers and department stores. They serve to catch thieves, observe workers, and sometimes assist in divorces or crimes in disguise. Agencies employ about a dozen women with earnings up to 300 dollars monthly, yet police seldom hire women detectives regularly, citing concerns about control and strength.
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Chicago
Fira
Petective
Oman
Lim
Ino Ow
Philadelphia
Wax
Wong
Aid
Ally Whaited
Chicago Police’ Department
Kidney Troubles and Swamp Root Remedy Ad
An old time health ad promotes Swamp Root by Kilmer urging kidney and bladder cure for both men and women. It claims widespread kidney issues, mentions sample bottles by mail, and directs readers to Kilmer & Co in Binghamton for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer & Co
Hinghamton
Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton, N
Insane In Jail Debate Prompts New County Facility
A letter argues that a county jail houses an insane woman with no crime, urging construction of a dedicated insane ward to avoid imprisoning mentally ill residents. The writer asks readers to imagine a family member jailed for insanity and presses for a new jail division.
Passed Examination Successfully After Kidney Cure Use
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut writes he failed to improve with remedies and diabetes tests until Foley's Kidney Cure. After the second bottle he improved and five bottles cured his condition allowing him to pass a life insurance examination. Foley's Kidney Cure claims to cure backache and all kidney and bladder troubles. O P Barber and Son.
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James Donahue
New Britain
Conn
Foley
O. P. Barber & Son
Insane Woman Taken to Jail on Insanity Charge
Ly Dennis, living at 1212 New York Street, was taken to the vaunty jail last night as an insane patient. She has health problems and was formerly a Studebaker girl from Willow Springs township. The notice promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for proof of failure to cure.
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Ly Dennis
New’ York Street
Studebaker
Willow Springs Township
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Tole
A Good Move by Doctor Hults Gentles Mount Oread
Doctor Hults president of the automobile club spent an hour at the Maffet home gentling Mount Oread a fine black horse. He tamed the horse beside a roaring auto on the river bridge to show horses must learn to accept machines.
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Doctor Hults
The
Automobile Club
Maffet
Bucklen Arnica Salve Endorsed by Bluff City Merchant
G G Hays of Bluff Missouri praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the quickest and surest healing salve for sores, burns, wounds and piles. He asserts personal experience and guarantees the product with O P Barber, druggist.
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G. G. Hays
Bluff, Mo
Bucklen
O. P. Barber
Draggant
City Complains of Fast-Pailing Street Projects
Citizens criticize contractors for slow progress and repeated street work on Kentucky Street. The letter-writer frames ongoing excavations as unfair and wasteful, urging timely completion and accountability from public works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Ataansis
Iit
Tom
Many Currencies Across the World Use Diverse Monetary Units
Moody's Magazine notes that 48 countries employ 26 distinct monetary units with values ranging from 4.4 to 494.33 cents US. Coins vary widely, with multilevel or fractional values, and about 200 types exist, none matching common weight units. The piece argues for a universal base to simplify global trade, though historical efforts have faced challenges.
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Great Britain
France
Europe
Canada
United States
E. W. Perry
Moody's Magazine
Splendid Race of Men from the Friendly Islands
E A Powell of Cleveland praises Tonga natives calling them the finest in physique on earth. He notes average male height five feet ten inches, many taller, weights 160 to 300 pounds, and women 130 to 160 pounds with copper skin and Greek-like features. He identifies them as original Maoris, describes coral crescent islands with no wealth disparity, peaceful virtuous tribe, and coconuts as staple food and coconut milk as the sole drink.
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Tonga
New Zealand
E. A. Powell
Cleveland
Powell
Australia
Pacific
America
Morning Water Debates and Odd Farming Note
A discussion on whether hot water or cold water is better to drink after waking. Cold water is praised as healthier and beneficial for complexion and eye brightness. Also reports a farmer’s curious island horse swim, a Latin origin note on ablative cases, and brief farming tips about alternating crop rows to combat drought.
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Kildysart
Morgan Macmahon
Shannon
Pall Mall Gazette
Drummer Encounters Talk of Senatoric Graft and Reform
A dry goods drummer returning to New York from Washington overhears a discussion about a United States Senator convicted for stealing government land and imprisoned for a year. The man questions the sentence, speculates others may be involved, and reveals the senator could be his brother before steering the conversation to a poker game.
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New York
Washington
United States
The Gypsies of Hungary The Tzigane question and fate
The Hungarian government plans measures to curb vagabond Tziganes who are mainly musicians. About 150000 Tziganes exist in Hungary with most camps near forests and little shelter. Historical pity for them contrasts with past persecutions, including Emperor Joseph II’s failed land grants. Separately, Pietro Abbato, 84, retired in Bagshot, traveled to Italy, was robbed near the French frontier, survived, and is returning to England to restart his old business.
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Hungary
Nagy-Karped
Joseph II
Pietro Abbato
Bagshot
England
Italy
Abbato
Hinself
Tie Old Business
New Woman Husband Without Pretty Knack Charms Market
A satirical piece argues marriage is not saved by beauty or charm. It contends the ideal husband balances money, sympathy, and loyalty, warning that a man who gives only money or gifts is a poor husband. It mocks restless wives and calls for steady, attentive companionship at home.
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Charmar
Chen
Hia
President Roosevelt Maxims and Oddities Gathered
A compilation of Maxims attributed to Jacob Rees about Theodore Roosevelt, followed by humorous asides from Dr. Hornaday and Senator Hoar. The column riffs on books, animal behavior, and a money dilemma involving a widow, with satirical notes on trusts and idle curiosity.
Reader solicits a husband and other quips in old notice
An 19th century style page item discusses a reader’s quip about hiring a commission to find a husband and warns of mischief with widows. It includes medical ad text for Foley's Kidney Care noting kidney trouble unless treated early and a Morgantown Indiana testimonial about kidney pain and backache.
Requir as the Sun Expression on a Vase Ad
An old expression about the sun’s rise and set appears on a decorative vase. The ad mentions a three minute remedy for corn removal by Dr. Riegek New Life and a guaranteed pill from the City Drug store. Pricing listed as 25e.
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Wooster
Doan's Kidney Pills Advertised as Cure All
In Lawrence Kansas Mrs Florence Messer testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured her son's kidney weakness and another daughter. The ad claims the remedy fits backache urinary disorders and kidney diseases with lasting relief. Sold at Dick Bros drug store cor Henry and Massachusetts streets for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is sole U S agent. Remember the name Doan's.
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Lawrence
Zere
Florence Messer
Pennsylvania Street
Kansas
Dean
James
Que
Doan
Dick Bros
Massachusetts
Henry Sts
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Jail Levy Forging Ahead With Next Year Plans
Local officials plan to levy funds this month for a new jail to be built next summer. Prices for building materials are expected to fall by then, encouraging investment. Commissioners believe delaying until next year will save money on materials amid scarce current building.
The Limit of Life From Modern Medicine
A promotional piece asserts life can extend beyond common limits with advanced knowledge. It cites age 50 to 60 as critical, urges strict care of the body after 50, and promotes Electric Bitters as a life revitalizer. Ends with a quip about creation and a quick jab at a blu in a second.
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C. P Barber & Son
Hay Fever Relief Credited to Foleys Honey and Tar
A Batesville man recounts severe summer cold symptoms last year that disrupted work. He notes previous remedies failed until Foley’s Honey and Tar provided quick relief, a cure his wife also found effective, reflecting a strong testimonial for the product.
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A. J. Nusbaum
Batesville
Indians
O. P. Barbera& Bon
Proposals for Sewer Construction in Lawrence Kansas
City Clerk announces bids for furnishing materials and constructing a 1400 foot 8 inch sewer in blocks between Mississippi Penn and Winthrop streets. Deadline 5 pm September 2 1907. Plans and details at office. Certified check 150 required. City reserves right to reject any or all bids.
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Lawrence Daily Journal
Lawrence
Kansas
Mississippi, Penn and
Winthrop Streets
Real Estate Transfers and Deeds Listed in Local Notices
Warranty deeds transfer Lot 11 Block 168 in Eudora from Ronafatzens HWiltz to John Schuster for 10 dollars. McMath and wife transfer Lot 4 on Kentucky Street in Wilder's Add to P A Glenn for 2500 dollars. Quit claim deeds from FE Heim to Chas G Heim for the NW quarter of section 4 14 19. Lewis Warrick and wife of Kala Museo transfer to W H Shaffer in Shawnee county for 1 dollar. The described property mirrors the warranty deed noted above.
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Ronafatzens Hwiltz
Eudora
John Schuster
Q. J. McMath
McLouth, Jefferson Co
P. A. Glenn
Kentucky Street
Wilder's Add
Lawrence
FE. F. Heim
Callie Heim
Chas. G. Heim
Lewis Warrick
Kala- Museo
Mich
W. H. Shaffer
Shawnee County
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