Overfeeding and Overdrinking Cause of Drunkenness
A New York meeting of the American Society for the Study of Alcohol features D Kress and G H Denton arguing overeating drives intoxication. Denton cites overfeeding and irregular meals as causes and endorses temperance kitchens. A tale from Ceylon describes using X rays to select pearl-bearing oysters for conservation.
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New York City
American Society For the Study of Alcohol
D. Kress
New York
Trag Times
G. H. Denton
Chester
W. Va
Ceylon
Nez Perces to own four fifths of Idaho bank stock
Spokane reports Nez Perces to hold four fifths of stock in a new La Pwai Idaho bank while Snake uprising in Oklahoma proceeds. General Miles pursued the Nez Perces, forcing surrender, and the tribe now offers possible guidance to Oklahoma Snakes amid the upheaval.
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Spokane
la Pwai
Idaho
Oklahoma
Miles
Nez Perces
Snakes of
Shakespeare Memorial Move Sparks New National Theatre Hope
A movement in England seeks a national theatre to honor William Shakespeare, estimating a 2.5 million dollar cost. An anonymous donor pledged 375,000, while unrelated notes mention ketchup dumping by a manufacturer, germ secrecy, and publicizing disease research as a broader parallel.
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William Shakespeare
England
Shakespeare
Mansion House
Crown Princess of Germany Donates to Miners' Widows Fund
The fund for Hamm miners’ widows and orphans was boosted by a $1,250 gift from the crown princess of Germany, raised by selling some of her personal jewels. The rest of the piece comments on the wastefulness of loud gunpowder blasts in Jutes and similar noisy displays.
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Germany
Aester
Hamm
Farm Notes by Willem Cott Offer practical tips for fodder blends and field care
The column advises on weed control in clover and alfalfa, pasture mixes, and orchard care. It covers soil and manure practices, pruning guidance from Prof. Warren, and careful handling of crops, livestock, and poultry. It warns against overfeeding chicks, lice in hogs, deep plowing benefits, and fumigation for pest control. It stresses humane stock handling and timely drill seeding for oats.
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G. F. Warren
New Jersey
All China Bows to Toddlers Emperors Newborn Ruler
New York reports the three year old nephew of the late emperor crowned as China’s child sovereign. Cannon and fireworks hailed the throne while regent and cabinet govern. The toddler clung to his father as officials bowed, and the empire awaits a life of ceremony with little real power.
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New York
Toyland
China
Admiral May Takes Command Of British Home Fleet
London reports Admiral May succeeds Admiral Beresford as commander of the British home fleet. May enlisted in 1865, served Arctic expedi tion, rose to flag rank in 1901 and led the Atlantic fleet 1905-06. Critics question Admiral Fisher’s approval of navy budget cuts amid under manning and neglected repairs across home waters.
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Admiral May
London
Lord Charles Beresford
Admiralty
Sir John Fisher
Fox Sharks Terrorize Kyak Hunters Off Alaska Coast
Reports describe fox sharks or shrashers patrolling from Bristol Bay to the McKinney River mouth attacking native Kyak hunters. In recent seal hunts nearly a dozen young hunters were killed as sea monsters attacked skin boats along the coastline to Nome.
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Nome
Alaska
Cape Blossom
Point Barrow
Bristol Bay
McKeneie River
Ailing Women Learn Kidney Cure Claim
Mrs W G Davis of Groesbeck Texas endorses Dean's Kidney Pills noting relief from back aches dizziness and headaches after taking the remedy. She claims passing gravel stones and lasting improvement in health. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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W. G. Davis
Groesbeck
Texas
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Tortoise and Snail Debate Moving With Times
A brief fable style exchange finds Tortoise accusing speed, while Snail admits progress demands motion. The limerick like dialogue suggests adapting to the era by adopting a motor car.
Cleaning the Stage in Theatrical Quip
A committee spokesman pleads for support toward a clean stage and the manager replies that nearly all plays open with a girl dusting everything on stage. The exchange captures a light backstage humor about theatrical staging and housekeeping.
The Easiest Way for a Roads Advocate
The Brooklyn Life quips about securing support for better roads by gifting an automobile to the assemblyman, illustrating a humorous approach to political lobbying.
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W Advocate
Brooklyn
Murine Eye Drops Suggested for Relief of Irritated Eyes
Ad copy promotes Murine eye drops for relief of medicated eye discomfort and mild pain. It urges trying Murine to soothe eye pain and improve outlook. The text also contains a proverb on women and a remark on habit and cheerfulness.
White clothes restoration with Red Cross Ball Blue ad
A vintage advertisement advocates tie Red Cross Ball Blue to revive faded garments. It markets a large two ounce package at five cents and contrasts this with women's beliefs about social class and looks in a dated home care snippet.
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Red Cross
Eric
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia F. Pinkham
J. P, Endlich
KR. F. D
Erie
Brooklyn Woman Praises Catarrh Cure After Short Use
Mrs W Pray of 260 Twelfth St Brooklyn New York describes two years of throat catarrh improved quickly after following directions. She used one bottle and is taking a second, noting throat and head cleared though she continues a spring tonic dose.
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Mrs. W. Pray
Twelfth St
Brookly
N.Y
Lydia E. Pinkham
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British Home Fleet
United States
Camden
N. J
W. P. Valentine
Lincoln Ave
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Puget Sound
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Seatsles
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Cresapet
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