Cure claimed for eight years of kidney torture
A 1900s era testimonial touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a lasting cure for chronic kidney trouble. Henry Soule of Monda ndsport New York describes severe pain, frequent urination, and sleep loss from kidney disease, praising Doan's as a proven remedy and urging readers to buy via Foster Milburn Co.
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Henry Soule
Pultney St
Ham Mondsport
N. Y
Percen
Doan
Foster -Milburn Co
Kni Yale
Bey Revives Old Custom in Tunis Royal Residence
The new Bey of Tunis plans to honor an old custom by visiting the palaces in Tunis twice weekly while staying at Carthage. He will not occupy his predecessor's residence, which will pass to his successor, Prince Nassir, and the office of interpreter will be abolished as he knows French.
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Bey
Tunis
Carthage
Prinee Naceur
Hartuman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Minneapolis Woman Praises Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound
Miss Alice M. Smith of Minneapolis Minnesota shares a testimonial praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relieving monthlies cramps and fatigue. She recounts two years of pain with no relief until using the remedy and notes she now needs it only occasionally. The letter is part of a series of testimonials appearing in this newspaper.
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Alice M. Smith
Minneapolis
Minn
Lydia E.puickham
Dean
Pryanam
Lydia E. Pinkhin
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Third Ave
South Minneapolis
Minneapolis Study Club
Lydia E. Pinkham
Drinking Party Ties to Sikeston Man’s Death
Benton Missouri story recounts Dr Smith’s testimony about Harry Miller and his wife Mrs Miller drinking in a Benton drug store after a staged wine tasting. The account details misused tablets and port wine, illness, and the final night ride home with a drunken nephew. Mrs Miller has letters of administration in Scott County Probate Court.
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Benton
Doctor held in death of husband in Silkeston
Silkeston Missouri doctor Warren Smith faced coroner's jury charges for causing Harry Miller's death by morphine poisoning and posted a $10,000 bond to await grand jury action. Miller's widow, Mrs. Miller, was held as an accessory and bailed on $5,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silkeston
Warren Smith
Harry Miller
Miller
Larrison
Duetor Smith
Ames
Rolla Farmer Dies by Self-Destruction in Barn
Rolla Missouri farmer Thomas J. Muttman aged about 55 allegedly hanged himself in his barn Saturday night. He had been adjudged insane by the county court about three weeks earlier and was described as well to do financially.
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Rolla
Thomas J. Muttman
Wul Twelve Mies
Jackson, Mo Holds Enthusiastic Good Roads Meeting
Jackson residents attended a strong good roads meeting led by J Ward Wine as the city considers premiums for the best dressed road mile. The event showcased local support for infrastructure improvements and road standards.
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Jackson, Mo
Jackson
Aehieniture
J. Ward Wine
Osceola Forger Patton Sentenced in County Court
Osceola Missouri. Harry Patton, once sought by the state association for forgery, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to five years in prison. The case arose after a reward was offered and the court acted Saturday.
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Osceola
Harry Patton
Elooud
Sheen
Jefferson Cie Meo Governor Phoek ery reappointed inspectors
Officials listed include Mo G Kentedy for Thenton WF Haldamith for La Belle and James McGhee for Carter County as reappointments for local inspection roles. The message records named individuals and positions without broader context or dates.
Sawmill Accident Fatally Injures Local Worker
Mrs Sam McCullough of Almyra, described as a yas man living west of Tillselty, was fatally injured last week at a sawmill while lighting a heavy log. McCullough was thrown onto the carriage and hurled against the saw.
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Almyra
Sam McCullough
Tillselty
McCullough
Marsimall Duke Vincent Marma Duke Improvement Report
Vincent Marma, taken from his home of his son in law Dr Willian Harrison, is reported much improved and doctors are hopeful of his recovery.
Stanton's Funeral Presiding Judge Williams Names Successor
The funeral of William L. Stanton, Presiding Judge of the county court, was held in Agency on Wednesday. It was Stanton's dying wish that District Judge T. J. Hill succeed to the position of Presiding Judge.
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St. Joseph
William L. Stanton
Stanton
T. J. Hill
Reverend Jas Martin Dies in Marshall Leader of Bank and College
Marshall Missouri obituary notes Rev James Martin longtime vice president of the Bank of Marshall and trustee of Missouri Valley College. A Mexican War veteran, he died at his home last week leaving a notable legacy in local finance education and church circles.
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Marshall
Jas. Martin
Bank of Marshall
Missouri Valley College
Jury in Jewell Case Disagrees in Kansas City
The jury for state Senator Jesse L. Jewell was discharged after hours of deliberation on a charge of soliciting a bribe for votes. The court ruled the act a misdemeanor, with Jewell denying soliciting a bribe and testifying that Hess proposed influence in exchange for money, which Jewell rejected.
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Kansas City
Jesse L. Jewell
Dyas Tee Aun Ordel
Bette Ot
Jewell
Hursday
Dle
Morton
John W. Hess
Hess
Alvin Baling
Crow
WANTS CORBY MILLIONS DEVOTED TO CHARITY
St Joseph authorities contest a will directing more than a half million dollars in property be used for religious and charitable purposes. Attorney General Crow seeks to enforce the charitable provisions in the corbyn estate, noting no specific bequests were made. He argues the heirs control the estate and urges the money go to charity.
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St. Joseph
Crow
Cfrenit
Witthn Corby
Weneer
Monroe County Senate considers suit over rail line contract
Paris Missouri Monroe county court weighs a lawsuit against the Missouri Kansas and Texas for about 1000000 alleging breach of contract when the road was built. The county voted 250000 in bonds to aid the enterprise with Missouri Central seeking 3250000 to operate the line from Mannibal to Seberly as a trunk route. The Missouri Central was absorbed by the Missouri Kansas and Texas company and the county argues the Monroe segment became a branch after the line from Franklin Junction to St. Louis known as the Missouri Kansas and Eastern was completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Monroe County
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Missouri Central
Mannibal
Seberly
JsTl
Peastle
Columbia Case Seeks Quash of Costs for Edward Brutler
Edward Brutler of St Louis, tried in Columbia, seeks to escape costs totaling 407 dollars. Circuit Clerks were asked last week to quash execution for costs. His attorney contends the November trial was only an adjourned October term part, with the motion set for the next court session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Edward Brutler
St. Loui
Batlers
Ue Jatne
Rich Ft Mec Rich Hill Tops Interhigh Debate Meet
Rich Fort Mech Rich Hill won the Interhigh school literary and debating contest last week from Webb City, previously the holder of the championship in southwest Missouri. Rich TE was represented by Patrick Curte in Miss Lares Slatting and West City by Edward Stevens and Miss Neva Britton. Superintendent Ricasindson of Bathers was Chair-Min outest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rich Ft
Rich Hill
Webb City
Missouri
Rieh TE
Ty Patrick Curte
Lares
West City
Edward Stevens
Neva Britton
Ricsasindson
Bather
Marshall Mut The Grand Jury Promotes Trial Against Kidnapping Suspect
A grand jury indicted Join Istiller and his wife last week on charges of kidnapping StevenmeiGd daughter of W. Omberri, a Slater resident. The case involves alleged abduction and related crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Join Istiller
StevenmeiGd
W. Owmberrisonool Slater
Two-Year-Old Maria Monroe Dies After Short Illness
St. Josiph Mas Maria Monroe, a girl who claimed to be two years old, died last week after living here since before St. Joseph’s days. The obituary notes her long residence in the community and her hopeful, trusting nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Josiph
Maria Monroe
St. Joseph
Train Fatality Near Droewnton Shocks County
A woman named Mrs. A. Q. Park was killed when her vehicle collided with a Frisco passenger train crossing the tracks at Droewnington, three miles east of the town, around 1 o'clock Saturday. Details remain sparse as officials investigate the crash.
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Deepwater, Sec
A. Q. Park
Droewnington
Gov Dockery Pardons Reuben Hayes from Poplar Bluff
Jefferson City Missouri Governor Dockery granted a pardon Thursday afternoon to Reuben Hayes of Poplar Bluff who had been sent to the penitentiary from Butler county in December to serve a two year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Dockery
Reuben Hayes
Poplar Bluff
Butler County
Good roads meeting held in Perryville with speaker Ward King
Perryville Missouri hosted a recent good roads meeting under the state board of agriculture. Ward King of Maitland spoke as farmers and business people from across the county attended and showed strong interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perryville
State Board of Agriculture
Ward King
Maitland
Kansas City Attorney, Ex-State Senator George Ballin Gal Dies
George E Ballin gal a prominent attorney and former state senator died unexpectedly Thursday morning at age 60. Cause of death was heart disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
George E. Ballingal
Climate and agriculture in Western Canada described
The piece extols Western Canada’s climate and favorable agricultural conditions. It notes an elevation around 1800 feet, long bright winters and warm summers, and a stable air mass with moderate rainfall and snowfall. Prince Albert and Winnipeg are cited, with July highs around 70s and 40s Fahrenheit. Moisture in Saskatchewan is ample, largely during crop months, enabling quick crop maturity and bountiful yields despite cycles of extreme weather being rare. Preparations for sowing in April and harvest around mid August are mentioned.
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Canada
Minnesota
R I. Stupart
The
Meteorological Services For
Canadian Northwest Territories
Winnpee
Prince Albert
England
Prince Alfert
Saskatchewan
Prize of Virtue Awarded to Mile. Bannefors for Booth Life Teaching
French Academy honors Mile. Bannefors for lifelong work educating children living in booths and caravans. She travels market fairs and tent schools among shows and circuses, delivering substantial aid to the rough and young alike. Also promoting Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children with widespread testimonials and a free sample offer.
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French Academy
Mile
Bannefors
Steat
Snake trade and starch pitch in Klamath Falls shop
In Klamath Falls Oregon a curious local trade offers two pounds of snake for sale. Children wear aprons collecting snakes for medicinal oil and ritual uses. An adpromotes Defiance Starch claiming best results and offers money or goods for larger quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klamath Falls
Oregon
Representative Fall Credits Wife For Massachus set Law Change
Representative George H. Fall credited his wife for the passage of a Massachusetts bill granting mothers equal guardianship of children with fathers. She studied law after marriage and serves on the Malijen school board, mother to five children.
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George H. Fall
Massacheesetts
Malijen
Sweden Tests Nighttime Electric Field for Crops
An experimental project in Sweden uses a wire network over a seed field with a strong electrical current during cold nights and days, turning off in sunny warm weather. The system was invented by Prof. Lemstrom of Helsingfors Finland.
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Sweden
Prof
Lemstrom
Helsingsfore
Finland
Charcoal Eph’s Daily Thought Sparked Debate
Charcoal Eph remarks on a man dropping a cent into a collection basket under a rain cloud, claiming he will try to sneak into someone else’s rain-check. Mis Tah Jackson is asked to confirm. Baltimore News.
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Charcoal Eph
Wien
Mistah Jackson
Baltimore News
Effect of Fire on Diamonds
A fragment notes that diamonds do not ash in combustion and that flame is external like cork. After burning, nothing remains not even a speck comparable to butterfly dust.
Physician recovers health with Grape-Nuts food case
A doctor recounts his dramatic health turn after adopting Grape-Nuts for breakfast. He gains 36 pounds, reports renewed strength and mental energy, and urges colleagues to prescribe it. The ad promotes the food and the Postum Co. claims, including the booklet The Road to Wellville.
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Ohio Valley
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Salzer Seed Co Catalog Promises High Yields in 1904
A promotional notice from Salzer Seed Co pledges extraordinary per acre yields across states from Indiana to Michigan including 1657 bu per acre in Indiana and 310 bu for oats. It urges farmers in 1904 to plant Salzer seeds and order the catalog and samples.
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Salzer
Ind
Ohio
Tenn
Mich
Salver
U. S
Victoria
Salaer
Mr. Farmer
Sals Zer
Aus
John A. Salazer Seed Co
Lia Crosse
Wis
Germany counts fruit trees in census report
Germany tallies fruit trees in a census finding 400000 trees, including 200000 apple trees, 250000 pear trees, 30000 plum trees, and 21000 cherry trees. The population hosts around three fruit trees per person. An ad promotes yellowing clothes with starch for ten cents per box.
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Germany
Berlin Professor Reports Cancer Microbe Discovery
Professor Groshauwre of the University of Berlin, a noted bacteriologist, asserts the discovery of the cancer microbe. He has pursued this line for several years and is regarded as an authority on the subject.
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Groshauwre
University of Berlin
Rheumatism Cure and Notable Musical Composer Report
An ad style summary notes Dr Skirvit’s Rheumatic Cure promising relief after ten tablets and mentions a Wisconsin distributor in Lacrosse. It also highlights a respected Austrian monk composer lauded in Rome and Vienna, with sensational claims about cures and endorsements.
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Dr. Skirvit
Wis. Drug CO
Lacrosse, Wis
W. S.C
Father Hartmann
Rome
St. Petersburg
Vienna
Resemblance Triggers Naval Chaplain in Wilkes Barre
Reverend Frank B. Rose a U S navy chaplain bore a striking likeness to Admiral Dewey. In Wilkes Barre Pa crowds trailed the pair after a trolley ride prompting an announcement that he was not Admiral Dewey and that the homage was annoying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Rose
United States Navy
Admiral Dewey
Wilkesbarre
Mahomet’s vacation plans meet a city stay
Mahomet planned a mountain trip but ran short on change and stayed two weeks in the city. He later used the saying to profit and finally managed a seaside excursion, turning misfortune into opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahomet
A Natural Barometer Using Camphor Gum
A camphor gum acts as a weather indicator. If the gum remains dry when exposed to air, the weather will be fresh and dry. If the gum absorbs moisture and feels damp, rain is indicated.
Defiance Starch Promises 1 Ounce for Same Money
Advert says provers avoid De fiance Starch, stock other brands in 1 oz packs. Defiance offers 1 oz for the same price, no cooking required. If you want 1 oz instead of 12 oz, choose Defiance Starch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Sweden census of 1901 shows population total
Census figures list Sweden at 6 175 228 people with 2 526 179 males and 2 649 149 females. 1901 net increase 38 787 persons split 19 743 males and 19 044 females. Rural population rises to 4 953 414 from 4 032 490. urban to 1 121 814 from 1 103 951. Also notes patent medicine and social crack.
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Sweden
Russia to Found Medieval Era Museum in Sebastopol
Russia plans to establish an archaeological museum in Sebastopol with a basilica style building arranged into three apartments dedicated to Greek Roman and Byzantine periods. The project is directed by Grand Duke Alexander Michailovitehb.
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Russia
Sebastopol
Grand
Alexander Michailovitehb
When You Buy Starch Defiance 10 oz For 10 Cents
Advertisement copy promoting Defiance starch, offering 10 ounce boxes for 10 cents with a slogan that once used, always used. Likely a vintage local ad promoting a household staple. Ends with no further context or dates.
For Rent or Sale on Crop Payments and Lost Lives
Fragmentary notices mention J Muluall of Sioux City seeking rental or sale on crop payments and a Hoboken woman Mrs Thomas Simpson lauded for saving many from drowning. A note praises yellow soap as quick relief for insect bites, suggesting widespread practical tips.
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Thomas Simpson
Hoboken
N. J
Dangshier
Morton
J. Muluall
Sioux City
Jows
Allen's Foot-Ease powder ad promises foot relief
Ask your dealer for Allen's Foot-Ease a powder that rests the feet cures corns bunions swollen sore hot callous aching sweating feet and ingrowing nails. It makes new or tight shoes easy. At all druggists and shoe stores 25 cents. Accept no substitute. Sample mailed free address Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Gift of nine-leaved shamrock to Queen Wilhelmina
A Groninge farm laborer found a nine-leaved shamrock and sent it to Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands. The queen accepted the gift and rewarded the donor with 21 pounds 8 shillings.
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Wilhemina
Groninge
Holland
Wilhelmina
Thumb rings and royal intrigue in a bygone era
A fragmentary note discusses Thomas a Becket’s ruby thumb ring once gifted by Louis VII, its capture by Henry VIII during the Reformation, and a trend revival among the upper classes. It also references Boer race spirit rhetoric, Defiance detergent ads, a Paris miniature court led by the Duchesse d Orléans, and deputies’ reception at Hotel Continental.
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Thomas A Becket
Louis VII
France
Hal
Paris
Duc Worleans
Duchesse d’Orleans
Hotel Continental
Safest Place in a Storm Named by Popular Vote
In Mississippi a popular vote selects ten state natives to adorn the walls of the new capital. The portraits include Jefferson Davis, L. Q. C. Lamar, E. C. Walthall, James George, S. Prentiss, J. M. Stone, George Poindexter, William Sharkey, George Fovote, and J. L. Power.
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Mississippi
Jefferson Davis
L. Q. C. Lamar
E. C. Walthall
James George
Prentiss
J. M. Stone
George Poindexter
William Sharkey
George Fovote
J. L. Power
Dodd's Kidney Pills Praised by West Pembroke Mother
Mrs A L Smith of West Pembroke Maine reports her thirteen year old daughter suffered Crazy Spells for two years with yellowing of the eyes and poor appetite. After using about a dozen boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills she has had no bad spell and continues use when unwell. Mothers should heed the advice to help daughters’ health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Pembroke
A. L. Smith
Dodd
Mrs. Smith
J. O. Aten Tee
Hartman
Jane
Peruna
Manalin
Peru
John O. Atkinson
American profit leaders replace classics with modern captains
A London Globe excerpt notes an American professor urges parents to shift youths from historical novels to living figures of commerce. He favors Pierpont Morgan over Crusades and Combines over Ivanhoe, arguing America's current complaint is the dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Yerkes
Lion
Pierpont Morgan
London
Defiance Starch A Household Essential For Less
Defiance Starch claims superior quality and value for every home with a promotion offering four or more for 10 cents, positioning it as the best cold water starch option in the market. The ad emphasizes affordability and practicality for daily laundry needs.
Beecher’s Sharp Retort Stirs Brooklyn Speech
In Brooklyn Henry Ward Beecher denounces slavery with merciless sharpness. A pro slavery heckler is met with Beecher’s retort you ought to know, you’ve been there. Letter from Mrs Taos Robbins of Maple Street Norwich dated February 17, 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piso
Weakness Seen in Russia Through News Printing Critique
Critique notes that Russia's government must be aware of a weakness in its political base, arguing that printed news without commentary is a form of offence. The remark implies the ruler recognizes fragility beneath the regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Would Be Rank Ingratitude in Love and Theft
A New York woman Misa Agnes Moran may face a cold shoulder from her lover after his arrest for stealing aimed at funding their marriage. The piece notes touching affection amid trouble and includes a brief anecdote about Elizabeth, a Boston girl turning seven this summer, reflecting on growing up and grandparental wisdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Agnes Moran
New York
Free to Twenty-Five Ladies Defiance Starch Contest
Defiance Starch Co offers 25 round trip tickets to the St Louis Exposition for the five top collectors in Illinois Iowa Nebraska Kansas and Missouri. Send 10 cent Defiance starch trade marks from a 16 oz package to Omaha Nebr by Sept 1 1904. Tickets mailed Sept 5 by registered mail. Starch advertised as best value and non sticking to iron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance Starch Co
St. Louis Exposition
Illinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Defiance
Omaha
Nebr
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