Free Lydia E. Pinkham Remedy Promises Kidney Relief
An advert promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the best treatment for kidney troubles in women. It claims high fatality from kidney disease, cites testimonials, and urges women to seek advice by mail from Lynn, Massachusetts, presenting alleged patient stories and medical authority.
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Joshia Eo Pinkhiam
Khitneys
Binkhiana
Lydia
Pinkhacs
Syver
Pink
Lansne Sawyer
Convers
Abs
Dinkham
Weenen
Lynn
Mitss
Pills Cause Peritonitis Death at Bristol Inquest
An inquest in Bristol England found a woman’s death was caused by peritonitis from excessive pill consumption. The report notes the cause as the intake of pills leading to fatal inflammation. Medical testimony linked the overdose to the fatal illness and the coroner recorded the outcome accordingly.
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Bristol
England
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin advertised cure
Headache relief promised by treating the root cause with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. Claims it cures headache dizziness and constipation without dangerous after effects. Sold by druggists for one dollar with money back if it fits the ad.
Relief for Women and Cuff Care Ad Claim
An 19th century advertisement promotes Austmaltan Leaf for women’s ills and a cuff care remedy. It touts relief for female weaknesses and urinary troubles by mail order via The Mother Kay Co. It also jokes about frayed cuffs and a fire-based method to restore cuff gloss and durability.
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Mother Gray
New York
Giseuveree
Mackadie
Ridney
Sale of Thumbiesshire Farm Ties To Moffat Family History
A farm in Thumbiesshire Scotland was sold. The property had been held by the Moffat family since 1900 after a grant by King Robert Bruce, with 300 years as owners and later as tenants of the Dukes of Buceleuen.
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Thumbiesshire
Scotland
Moffat
Robert Bruce
Moffats
Dukes of Buceleuen
Commit Sport by Proxy
A London Express column by Will Brown quotes a prominent critic who laments that Britain has shifted from a nation of sportsmen to one of odds taking people who commit sport by proxy. He argues the country’s sports culture is decayed and detached from genuine athletic effort.
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Vandal
Will Brown
The
London Express
Self-Winding Alarm Clock Patent Granted
Joseph Blythe of Chester Palus has secured a patent for a self winding alarm clock with novel features. The device winds automatically by electricity and can be set to wind at the same daily time if desired.
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Joseph Blythe
Chester
Palus
Demand Facts on Grape-Nuts Ad Claims and Processing
An in depth discussion debunks rival claims about Grape Nuts ingredients and methods. It explains step by step processing from grain to finished product, asserts purity and cleanliness in the factory, and defends the brand against competitors while stressing digestible pre digested starch for certain bodies. It emphasizes the brain and nerve benefits and cites expert statements on leftovers and sugars.
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Cheleor
New York Wife Murderer Identified as J. E. McCandless
Missouri notes reveal J E McCandless born in Pike County raised in Moberly area, faces multiple charges including stealing at Union Station and a forged bank check. Police and officials track a long criminal history, with ties to St Louis and political figures, as race tracks and Sunday closing laws draw attention.
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New York
J. E. McCandless
Maberly
J. E. Metanilless
Carlin
Pike County
Missouri
Union Station
Olin
Moberly National Bank
Bank of Moberly
Micrenecee
Roberts
Jorge
John E. Lynch
United States
Abts McCandless
Olf
Wil AL Rothwell
National Democratic Committee
St. Louis
Amy Miberely
Frederick Cid
McChildless
Jmwaomker
Dromagern
Daca
Efrehes
Roosevelt Sends Book to Governor Folk in Missouri
Jefferson City Missouri received a copy of Theodore Roosevelts The Strennens Life as a gift from the president. A fly leaf inscription from Roosevelt dated July 25, 9905 is addressed to Governor Joseph Folk. Roosevelt notes shared problems and highlights essays Latitude vs Longitude and Promise and Performance. Governor Folk comments he knows something about the book.
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Jefferson City
Moo
Jonseph WY
Moosevelt
Express
Joseph WL Folk
Theodore Roosevelt
Chovernor
Milt Saunders Found Guilty in Assault Case
Neosho Ma Milt Saunders who faced two days in court on a charge of assault with intent to kill against Albert Swinney was found guilty Friday morning. His sentence includes six months in jail and a fine of BL.
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Milt Saunders
Neosho
Albert Swinney
Flood Impacts Reach Spring River Areas in Missouri
Report from Joplin Missouri describes heavy rain floods affecting the Spring River region. In Lowell the dam at the Spring River Power Camping sits within eight inches of last week’s high water mark. Frisco’s temporary bridge, built after a flood two weeks ago, remains held by sand-loaded cars as waters press on.
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Joplin
Spring River
Lowell
Frisco
Bodies Found In Caskets Exposed For Night Exhibit
Three bodies, a man a young woman and an infant, were unearthed by a worker during excavation for a shoe factory on South Fifth Street St Charles. They were placed on display at a local undertaking establishment. Unidentified, the caskets and their contents were moved to the city cemetery vault for several days before burial in a city council donated lot. The remains are in excellent preservation.
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St. Charles
Mor
South Fifth Street
Brother-in-law shoots Savannah man on Bolikow farm
In Andrew County near Bolikow, Friday, C McKnow was shot by his brother in law Will Parmon on Parmon's farm over hogs. Parmon fought off by his wife and her brother. McKnow lost a left eye and arm but is expected to recover. Parmon from a wealthy, respected family.
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Savannah
C. McKnow
Will Parmon
Bolikow
Andrew County
Parmon
McKnow
Parmen
Fatal indoor farm dispute shocks Jonesboro family
In Jonesboro Maine Charles Mc Weil shot and killed his brother Seba Weted during a farm quarrel near Dyevdel Wood. The brothers argued over driving a team and the shooting ended with one brother dead and the other seriously injured.
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Jonesboro
Meas
Charles Mc Weil
Sear Oll
Seba Weted
Seger Enlils
Jonel
Mortad
Bwin Conseils
Paris Decrees Fashion Sin Said to Rule Wardrobe
Minister Tf Trickett of First Christ Church argued in Sunday sermon that Paris is the devil’s headquarters for fashion. He claimed headwear and attire must align with Paris style, warning that dressing out of line with Paris fashion constitutes sin.
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Macon
Tf Trickett
Christhin Clouareh
Duade
Paris
Hess
St. Louis
Philadelphia
New York
Waris
Piris
Robbery at Rosalee hits store in New Franklin
In New Franklin Missouri the H V Carson store at Rosalee was broken into Sunday night with the Post Office inside the building. Only ten stamps were taken. This marks a second nearby robbery recently following an earlier break in at Franklin Junction where about $60 in stamps and money was stolen a few days earlier.
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New Franklin
H. V. Carson
Rosalee
Franklin Junction
Shooting on Way From Wedding Baffles Kansas City Police
In Kansas City a 22 year old man identified as Mos Sunuch Nova sila Croathin was shot dead by an unidentified man while walking with a friend Mivghael Situom after leaving a wedding party. Police say jealousy may have sparked the incident but are puzzled by the motive.
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Kansas City
Mos
Sunuch
Novasila Croathin
Wil
Mivghael Situom
Novasul
Tragic Suicide Near New Lasaiden Farm
James Cacent, 45, recently moved from town, hanged himself in a barn five miles south of New Lasaiden. His pockets contained three letters addressed to Thomas Corbett of Nebraska City. Corbett, Ned, Otto Mundt, and Jenla Lillinedorf of Clinton, Indiana, were noted as present in the report. Corbett reportedly refereed a game there Sundays and was found near the hanging.
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New Lasaiden
James Cacent
Thomas
Corbett Netraska City
Ned
Otto Mundt
Jenla Lillinedorf
Clinton
Corbett
Ten Saloon Men Arrested In Kansas City
Ten saloon men were arrested on Sunday in Kansas City Missouri for violating the Sunday closing law. Police watched closely as many licenses had been renewed and some violations were detected, while others reportedly sold liquor secretly eluding arrest due to insufficient evidence.
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Kansas City
Moon Not To Blame In Drain Accident Case
Fitzabeth Ellis a Harleck confectioner sued waterworks contractor W Westwood for 10 damages after she fell into an unlit unfenced drain. Witness asked if the moon was out. she replied she went out on business, not to search for the moon, drawing laughter.
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Fitzabeth Ellis
Harleck
W. Westwood
Edible seaweeds Highlighted in The Lancet
The Lancet notes many seaweeds are edible and nourishing with laver, a Devon coast weed, used to make a stew called alsa. It cites laver from the Devonshire coast and a similar product sold in some London shops as excellent.
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Devonshire
London
Fifteen wives tale and odd notices from a Milan death
A London reader reports a tale of a workman named Chiode near Milan who died in his 50s after multiple marriages. The piece then mentions a gas trap incident in Edgar Willave’s room, Scribner’s Magazine musings on battlefield dogs, and a string of varied advertisements and oddities including Defiance Starch, a massive concrete chimney, and old patent cures.
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Chiode
Milan
Edgar Willave
London
Scribner’s Magazine
World’s Largest Island and Odd Scraps from a Page
World’s Largest Island is New Guinea by some measures though the text oddly mixes place names and garbled notes. It mentions railroads, medical cures, and a casual line about lightning reds revival in France with marketing-like claims for Detlancs Stitch. The fragmentary items touch on Cassiil College income and Orford University age in a jumbled fashion.
Investment openings in Missouri Kansas Texas Railway territory
A regional notice describes opportunities across a 200 mile rail area from St Louis to Enid and nearby towns offering safe and prompt investments. It lists mill and manufacturing plants, small stores, banks, newspapers, and yards with demand for mechanics and professionals. Readers are invited to request pamphlets by addressing George Morton in St. Louis.
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Texas
Mexico
George Morton
Missouri
Kansas & Texas B'y
Hox Wy
St. Louis
Acetylene Light Boosts Plant Growth Says Carnnell Study
Carnnell University researchers report acetylene light doubles radish weight versus daylight only and helps peas bloom. The gas, produced centrally, offers low cost and easy installation for homes churches schools and buildings, signaling a new agricultural lighting method.
Man Wakes to Odd Self Doubt on Tumons Isle
A brief note describes a man waking to a perplexing sense of self and place on Tumons Isle, hinting at unsettled thoughts and a wavering grip on reality. The account reads as a local curiosities item with a speculative tone and minimal detail.
Dr Williams Pink Pills Sell Cure for Dyspepsia and Indigestion
A San Francisco man credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with ending his dyspepsia and insomnia after eight boxes. The ad cites relief from stomach pain and irritability, urges readers to treat digestive weakness and seek the diet book What to Eat and How to Eat from Schenectady.
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Dr. Williams
France
Joseph Baysson
Aix-les-Bains
Larkin Street
San Francisco
Cal
Williams
Dr. Williams Medical Co
Schenectady
N.Y
Insist on Getting It Defiance Starch Advertisement
Some grocers say they do not keep Defiance Starch because they stock 12 oz packages of other brands. Defiance sells 16 oz for the same price with no cooking needed. The ad suggests choosing Defiance Btarch for larger quantity. The final line offers a social maxim about raising a child.
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Ebvyery Pnousekeeper
Defiance
Defianea
Lion Coffee
Allen's Foot-Ease advertisement from LeRoy NC
An 1890s style ad urging readers to ask their dealer for Allen's Foot-Ease powder that rests the feet and cures swollen sore hot calloused aching sweating feet and ingrowing nails. Sold at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with BO substitute and sample mailed to A S Olmsted LeRoy NC. When people are too good they aren't interesting.
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Allen
S. Olmsted
LeRoy
N. C
Origin of Term Graft Explained in Slang History
The word graft for municipal corruption is traced to unclear origins with theories from Bartlett and Hotten. Bartlett suggests dishonesty in lowlier spheres, while Hotten links graft to slang for craft or gardening work.
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Bartlett
Rabbit fur may rival wool in clothing making
A Frenchman in Lons le Saon sier Jura district runs a successful rabbit fur enterprise using Angora rabbits. The fur molts four times yearly and the tar coat can be stripped by skilled hands, suggesting large scale profitability and potential impact on wool supplies.
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Lons le Sansier
Jura
Works of authors shaped by hardship and pain
The piece argues that true excellence in literature, science, art, and history often arises from adversity. It claims many authors have produced their best work under difficult circumstances, suggesting heroic efforts behind notable contributions.
English Tavern Signs Through Quirky Pub Names
A tavern sign shows The Dog's Head in a Pot with a painting of a dog eating from a three-seated pot, implying a welcoming host and hearty fare. Another sign reads Five Miles from Anywhere, No DMuery, in Hampshire, hinting at a pleasant, remote-sounding locale. Defiance Staten advertises money back, with 16 ounces for 10 cents, urging readers to try it now.
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England
Hampshire
Mager
Doan's Kidney Pills Cured Men tor Ohio Man
Sidney Justis a fruit dealer from Men tor Ohio credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing an eight to ten year kidney trouble. He suffered severe backache and kidney region pains worsened by lifting and night pain. He also had rheumatic pains and swelling. After three days relief began and a full course ended in a permanent cure. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Price five cents.
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Sidney Justis
Mentor
Ohio
Doan
Ernie
Foster-Milburn Co
Paffala
N.Y
EF. B. McCurdy
Troy
Mull
Mall
Columbia Business College Seeks New Principal
A note from Columbia shows Columbia Business College seeking a new principal guided by the state university and other local institutions. It mentions departments in shorthand writing and commercial law with a secretary for young women and offers a free catalogue. Mr Beasley of 1001 Cherry Street is noted as a contact.
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Columbia Normal Academy
Medioad
Muale
Wertelite Ta Pestee
Geo. H. Beasley
Cherry SL
Columbia
Colaba Poteet Collegee
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Chih
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Scohey
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New Guinea
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Bowick
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Kennedy
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Sweet
Cassiil College
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Teena
Ortaoma
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Carnnell University
Tumons
Elia
Lewis’ Pactory
IPS Vale
Columbia Business College
Sare
Cniversity
Tikmguth
Greg Ehorthand
Arimerelal Law
Fankiie
Perea Shitane
Cherry St
Columbia, Ma
Coluhida Normal Academy
Mull’s Grape
Third Ave
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Lil
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Omaha, Neb
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Toledo
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