Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promoted by Letter
An advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a grand remedy for women's ills. It cites the founder's work, the success of herbal treatments, and includes a testimonial from Mrs Bertha Mull of Louisiana Missouri praising restoration of health after years of suffering and unsuccessful medical care.
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Toshiy
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia
Pinkham
Bertha Mull
N.C. St. Louisiana
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Sympathy He Vaus Love Rejection Echoes
A courtship memory from years past unfolds as a speaker recalls falling in love with a girl who rejected him, leaving him heartbroken and never fully recovered. The exchange reveals lingering sorrow and a shared sense of lost romance.
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Vaus
Universal Language Wins Maiden With Starch Iron Ad
A humorous tale shows a suitor failing to woo in many languages until he discovers the universal language of laundry. An advertisement promotes Defiance Starch claiming shirts stay stiff and neat, reducing wear and making ironing pleasant.
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Spain
Park Scene With Eccentric Political Pair Snippet
A quirky park exchange features a political young woman and her tall escort discussing scents from burning leaves. The dialogue hints at environmental themes and odd, stylized wording about gasoline in watermetdies.
Fragmented OCR Note Reflects Poor Readability
The readable portions mention a reference to living well over living long and quote poets like Lewis and Singhr, with unclear context and many garbled words. The fragmentary text appears to be a damaged page segment lacking coherent narrative or identifiable events.
Trustee Removal Action in Boone County Trust Fund Controversy
Jefferson City reports that Attorney General Hadley was served notice of a forthcoming circuit court suit in Boone County. The action seeks to set aside a previous order appointing Boone County Trust Co as trustee of a Rollins fund. The fund, about 875000, was created by Major James S. Rollins of Columbia for the education of his poor students. Previously, the fund was managed by a Rollins family member.
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Jefferson City
Noutice
Hadley
Circuit Court
Boone County
Boone County Trust Co
Anthony Rollins
James S. Rollins
Columbia
The
State University
Rollins Tmily
St Louis Man Known as George Baker Found Guilty
St Louis resident Edward Chih alias George Baker and Claud Summerlin were found guilty by a jury in Judge Williams' court on charges of first degree robbery and habitual criminal. He was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary. The crime occurred Oct 17 when Clark robbed McAllister on Van Versen Avenue, striking him on the head with a revolver and taking a gold watch and chain.
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St. Louis
Edward Chih
Alan
George Baker
Clawl Summerlin
Willams
Clark
Auth van Versen Avenue
Officials in town face fraud and embezzlement charges
Stewart, superintendent of the municipal lighting plant, surrendered to the sheriff under a grand jury indictment for falsifying certificates. Charles A. Waller, foreman, was arrested for embezzlement and jailed. Ford Mays, a saloonkeeper, charged with forging slips, and Ben W. Bradford, a former city employee, charged with collusion in the alleged frauds, were also arrested.
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St. Joseph
Walter €. Stewart
Charles A. Waller
Ford Mays
Charszed
Ben W. Bradford
Prisoner Freed After Governor Commutes Sentence
Jefferson City report states prison physician alerted Governor Folk to Hessie Powell alias Lillie Williams a St. Louis woman serving two years for larceny. The governor commuted the wedding sentence and she was released.
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Jefferson City
Woman's Department
Missouri Penitentiary
Folk
Hessie Powell
Lillie Williams
St. Louis
Petition backs election on a local option in Warrensburg
A petition signed by hundreds of Warrensburg residents urged a city election on a local option. The council granted it and set February 6 as the election date. John son county outside Warrenshire will vote on the focal option February 8.
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Warrensburg
Warrenbure
Johnson County
Warrenshire
Jefferson City Man Pleads Guilty in Theft Case
George Murray of Kansas City pleaded guilty in the Circuit Court here to bringing stolen property into the county and was sentenced to four years in the penitentiary. Murray arrived in town recently and 34 rivers were found in his pockets during a search.
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Jefferson City
George Murray
Kansas City
Wesre
Murray
Road meeting set in Sedalia on January 25
Highway commissioner Curtis Hl and Dr. Ward King prepare to address farmers about extending the six mile road districts to 12 mile districts at a county road meeting in Sedalia on January 25.
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Sedalia
Curtis Hl Hichway
Ward King
Marble tablet gifted to Fifioell Westminster College
Westminster College receives a marble tablet priced over the main entrance to Westminster Hall. The inscription carries a quotation from Emerson. The tablet was presented by donor Rev. W. W. Stoddart in a formal address.
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Fifioell
Westminster College
Westminster Hall
Emerson
W. W. Stoddart
County Court Sets Special Election for Fel vsi Local Option
The Macon county court orders a special election on local option for February 14. Petitions to submit the measure were signed by the 1,200 voters. Macon is exempt from the vote while Thevier and all mining camps in the county will participate.
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Macon
Maccon
Thevier
Trial testimony in Grimes case opened at county court
The taking of testimony began in the Grimes murder trial with Captain A C Grimes before Judge Paarnett at the circuit court. Je Hines was the deceased referenced in the case as the jury faced pending charges and evidence in the Grimes Club hunting incidents.
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Troy
A. C. Grimes
Je@e Hines listful
Huntins Cromads
Judee Paarnett
Trial for Murder of Juli Traines Heard at Troy
Despite Cagr Grimes poor condition the murder trial of Juli Traines is heard at Troy before Judge Baer nett. The jury is being selected.
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Montgomery
Cagr.Grimes
Juli Traines
Eice
Troy
Baernett
Former Official Bonds Out After Alleged Embezzlement
Augreri John C., a former county official, faced embezzlement charges related to a F200 incident while in office. He waived a preliminary hearing and posted bail set at 4400 dollars.
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Augreri
John C. Pitves
Eanty
Emseezle Toent
Anti Tuberculot's Society Formed in Jeffersonity
At a meeting bell here a new local organization formed to aid prevention and relief of tuberculosis. Mrs Joseph W Polk chaired and was a leading figure, with Mrs Dr Charles P Hone secretary.
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Jeffersonity
Joseph W. Polk Poreshield
Charles P. Honeh
State Treasurer Receives Midweek Tax Draft From St Louis
Jefferson City State Treasurer Gmelich received a draft from St Louis for 229000s? 850 09 as the state’s share of taxes collected by the cspy during the last two days of Derenmrham.
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Jefferson City
Gmelich
St. Louis
Cspy
Derenmrham
Angelina Duvall 90 Dies in City Home Survived by Two Sons
Mrs Angelina Duvall aged 90 died at her home in this city. She is survived by two sons, County Judge Wood of this city and Jule W Wood of Olmulgree, Okla. Mrs Duvall was a native of Orange county Virginia but had lived in Missouri since 1833.
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Warrensturg
Angelina Duvall
Wood
Jule
W. W. Wood
Olvmulgee
Oklo
Duvall
Orange County
Missouri
Footpads Active in St Louis City
Footpads and highwaymen operate in St Louis causing robberies with victims badly beaten before being relieved of possessions. Local reports describe a rise in street crimes with several incidents occurring in the area. Authorities urge residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity.
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St. Louis
Train Attacks Foiled by Conductor and Porter
Kansas City confrontation ends with four hold-up men fleeing after conductor H. W. Drew and porter David White of the Katy Flyer drive them from the forward day coaches. It was the only train in the sheds at the time.
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Kansas City
H. W. Drew
David White
Clay County votes dry in local option election
In Clay County local option election voters approved prohibition by an 18 majority. Liberty and Excelsior Springs did not vote. Liberty went dry six weeks ago.
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Clay County
Liberty
Excelsior Springs
Lierty
Syrup of Figs and Senna Promoted as Gentle Laxative
The General Demand of the Well Informed favors a simple pleasant laxative. California Fig Syrup Co. touts its Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a known wholesome remedy. Buy genuine California Syrup Co. product from leading druggists. Price fifty cents per bottle.
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California Fig Syrup Co
California Vig Syrup Co
Railroad fallout over accidents and blame in rural lore
A railroad claim agent recalls a rural tale to illustrate how some residents hold the railroad responsible for any mishap. Two men in a buggy overturned after leaving town. when revived, one asked where the train was and where the railroad lay, noting they were three miles from the track.
Where She Should Live
A father asks his daughter to marry Mr Spriggins for fortune only. She rebuts by listing smoking chewing drinking swearing clubs late nights and solo motoring as disqualifications. He replies quietly that she is a stranger here and that heaven is her home.
Dinner Guests Praise Chinese Cook At Large Party
At a grand dinner, guests praised the Chinese cook for fine dishes. The hostess beamed with pride as the feast pleased all. the final course was a large frosted cake bearing the motto Prepare to Meet Thy God. A tester asked about indulgences, and the guest denied drinking, smoking, gambling, or swearing, before offering candy.
Railroad man argues for Grape Nuts as perfect food
A railway worker recounts lifelong indigestion and poor appetite from diet. After three months on Grape Nuts he reports lasting relief, weight gain, and renewed energy, praising the product as the discoverer’s “Perfect Food.” The ad promotes Grape Nuts and Postum Co. with a cue to read The Road to Wellville and the slogan There’s a Reason.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Danger in Delay in Congress on Elastic Currency Action
Opinion piece arguing Congress and Republican leaders failed to act on a proposed elastic currency to avert a financial panic. Critics say delay harms banks, depositors, and the broader economy, with President and Democratic voices calling for immediate, decisive measures.
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Congress
House of Representatives
Ulan
Cortelyou
Cuthersety
Senate
Committee On Finance
Culberson
America
Committee On Currency
Luent Crise
New York
Chitaze
A Manufacturing
Whitesale
Reason for women's nerves in many cases weakened kidneys
Mrs Frank Roseboom of Meoseaw Idaho says her inherited kidney trouble grew worse and left her nervous, unable to sleep, with dizziness spots before eyes and back pain. After trying many medicines she used Deans Kidney Pills and found relief. Sold at all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Miller Co New York Buffalo.
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Frank Roseboom
S. Washington St
Meoseaw
Idaho
Dean
Foster Milleru Co
Uffala
Dreaming Child Eats Herself In Nursery Tale
Little Virginia, three, tells her mother she ate herself in a dream. The scene shows a hospital nursery with a distressed child asking if every part of her body remains, while adults reassure her that she is whole and safe in bed.
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Virginia
Two Cures of Eczema and Cure by Cuticura
A grandfather recalls a severe eczema attack on a child that persisted despite doctors and heavy bills. After using Cuticura Remedies, the child recovered in weeks and remained free of the disease. Earlier, the same person endured a winter with virulent sores from knee to toe toes.
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F. J Cheney & Ci
Hall
Fragmented Faithful Fragments and Ads From An Echoed Page
A collage of old notes and quips includes a humorous editor reply to a journalism graduate, a Belasco remark on matinee idols, a theater anecdote about Love's Labour Lost, and a defense of Defiance Starch. It also mentions starfish anatomy, a George Washington quote, and a practical laundry starch pitch.
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David Belasco
Osafil
State Rights and North Carolina Railroads Ruling
The North Carolina supreme court ruled all issues between the state and the railroads resolved except indictments and fines on the Southern Railroad. It upholds state court power to punish railroad agents for charging above the lawful rate of 244 cents. The court says federal courts lack authority to enjoin criminal or civil actions against railroads. The Southern Railroad will appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court along with Minnesota Attorney General Youne's case.
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Supreme Court of
North Carolina
Southern Railroad
United States Supreme Court
Youne
Minnesota
Mehee
Defiance Starch Promises Better Laundering Results
A fragment filled with early 20th century ads and quotes on starches, soaps, and tonics. It touts Defiance Starch for stronger, smoother fabrics and mentions wood starch as essential, alongside other consumer tips and humorous vignettes about cars, children, and family health products.
The Price of Farm Products and Market Doubts
Farmer Wilson secretary of agriculture cites farm crop value at 7.412 billion dollars while warning over cash sales difficulties and declining prices for wheat cotton cattle and hogs. Speculation on union influence and assumed crop prices is noted.
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Wilson
Palmer Wilson
Farmers’ Union
Extraordinary Defiance Starch Sale Proves Quality and Value
The article claims Defiance Starch offers more starch per package than competing brands for the same price, asserting the product delivers both good quality and economy for customers seeking complete satisfaction.
Brown's Bronchial Tradhes and Garfield Tea Advertisement
An old promotional fragment touts Brown's Bronchial Tradhes for hoarseness and throat relief, alongside Garfield Tea claimed to purify blood and erase rheumatic and gouty diseases. It cites herbal ingredients and rhetorical quotes from George Macdonald and Campbell, reflecting period advertising style.
Admiral Cochran Posts Postprandial Confidence Comment
Admiral Cochran states the fleet will proceed to the Pacific to secure the building of a new Atlantic fleet. He hints at sending another force to facilitate a third fleet, then asks if the line will extend indefinitely.
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Cochran
Pacific
Atlantic
Day After Day Tariff Revision Standoff in Washington
Washington reports show the grand dukes of the Republican party declining to commit to immediate tariff revision, signaling continued resistance to the demand for faster economic reform. The stance persists amid ongoing public pressure and political maneuvering.
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Washington
Grand Dukes
Republican Party
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