Cured by Vegetable Compound Prompts Praise in Testimony
Mrs Pivenam, wife of Liss Lillie Degenkolbe, treasurer of South Society of Christian Endeavor in Chicago, writes of severe internal complications and mobility loss finally healed by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy for restoring health and urges other sick women to seek advice from Lydia E Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts.
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Liss Lillie Degenkolbe
South Society of Christian Endeavor
Igan Ave
Chicago
Ill
E. Pinkham
Pivenam
Lydia E
Livi Decencotenu
Pickham
Lynn
Mass
Stamps as Money Suggested in Postal Plan
The article discusses the idea of using postage stamps as currency, noting how mail order houses could profit from stamp misuses. It argues for stamps to serve only their postal function, with proposals to curb stamp dealing and require retail sales limits to prevent illicit accumulation.
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Chicago Postales
Stampa
William D Washburn a leading Minnesota figure dies at 60
A friend of the church William Drew Washburn of Minnesota a wealthy manufacturer and prominent civic leader died at age 60. He presided over the Universalist convention in Buffalo recently and had a long political career from 1861 serving as U S surveyor general congressman and senator until 1895. He helped build railways in the Northwest and led the St Paul and Sault Ste Marie Railway era before retiring from active management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Drew Washburn
Minnesota
Buffalo
America
Minneapolia
Che
United States
Pillabury
Washburn
Northwest
Ot Pail
Waehbarn la
Best Kresulta in starching and household tips
A jumble of old advices on preserving eggs with lime and boiling water, along with varied product pitches. It notes lime preservation steps, then shifts to products for feet, horses in Japan, and domestic servant statistics in the UK, finishing with an odd note on a small English dog breed.
Pink stone French chosen to lead First Army Corps
Major General John Denton Pinkstone French, aged 40, appointed to succeed General Sir Redvers Buller as commander of the First Army Corps. A past commander in the Soudan and the Natal cavalry division, he led units at Blandsmagte Reifontein and Lombard's Kop and directed cavalry operations around Kimberley Blowmfontein and Pretoria. Born in Kent, England, he was educated for the navy.
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Lombard
Kop
Colesbury
Kimberley
Blowmfontein
Pretoria
Lord Roberts
South Africa
French
Kent
England
Navy
Danced with Lafayette Beloved Philadelphia Belle Dies at 101
Mrs Annie Catherine Brown dies in Philadelphia at 101. Early in the 19th century she was a leading Philadelphia belle and had the honor of dancing with Lafayette during his tour of America. The obituary notes her storied social standing and the famed encounter.
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Lafayette
Annie Catherine Brown
Philadelphia
Public Eye Narrative on Naturalization and Faith
James Jackson, a native of Wad, moved through Tor k and Cambridge Mass to Boston, became a naturalized citizen to aid his wife’s Irish visit, but asserts continued non voting and support for his wife’s comfort. He notes remaining outside Reformed Presbyterian church, viewing the U S Constitution as infidel and immoral to his faith.
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Beaton
Takeun
United States
Wad
Tork
Pittafetd
Mass
Boston
Cambridge
Mase
James Jackson
Jackson
Citican
Ireland
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Longest electric power line built in 1910s spans 14 miles
Two and a half years ago the longest transmission line to Low Upper Yuba River reached Oakland, 140 miles. Now a temporary San Jose link carries power 14 miles. A 4487 foot suspended pole spans Carquines, hailed by Engineering News as the longest single span of cable, transmitting at 4000 to 60000 volts in a notable engineering advance.
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Yuba
Pate
Oakland
San Jose
Atralia
Carquines
Robert Bond Newfoundland Leader Knighted by Duke
Robert Bond is described as a popular and capable Newfoundland public figure. A descendant of a Devonshire family, he rose from early roles including speaker in 1884 and colonial secretary from 1889 to 1897. His last year’s Newfoundland election victory placed him at the helm with a highly satisfactory administration.
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Robert Bond
Newfoundland
Cornwall
York
Canada
Devonshire
St. Johns
Newfoundland Assembly
Elisen
Sir Robtt
New York Banks Unite to Form Dominant Wall Street Power
The First National and the Chase National plan to merge their interests under a community of interest principle to reshape New York banking. This proposed alliance would challenge the National City Bank as the controlling force in the Wall Street money market, whose weekly statements could be swayed by its immense resources.
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New York
Collis P. Huntington
First National
Chase National
Wall Street
National City Bank
Standard 01
Pioneer in Women’s Clubs Originator of US work in Mia
Mrs. Rustelo, widow of Dr. C. F. Runcie, famed pastor, recalls Pioneer of women’s club movement in the United States. Origin traced to New Harmony Ind forty three years ago with the Minerva club named after Hanna. Senator Hanna’s secretary notes that since 1880 children have been observed in various reports. A French farmer reports experiments showing caterpillars avoid black objects and are attracted to white.
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United States
Mia
Constance F. Runcie
Rt. Joseph
Mich
Rustelo
C. F. Runcie
Ntate
New Harmony
Ind
Ciy
Hanna
Enduring myths and a selling push across the era
An odd blend of sensational medical claims for Dr Jacob’s ON and a job ad for traveling salesmen at American Standard Jewelry Co. Detroit. The piece mixes pseudo science with recruitment messaging, noting vast sales commissions and asking for capable men while referencing Sir Isaac Newton in a humorous aside.
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Tom
Fife
American Standard Jewelry Co
Detroit
Mick
Fragmented ad copy with garbled lines and names
A garbled OCR page fragment mixes social chatter and ad blurbs. It mentions Omaha Nebraska, a theater scene, a mysterious hero pulling money, Allen’s foot powder, and a theatrical manager. Scattered lines reference cures for swollen feet and home remedies amid informal anecdotes and product pitches.
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Allen
Intores Soc
Aleo
LeRoy
Garment Care and Smoke Particle Debate
An aging article discusses clothing quality and wearer appearance, noting advances in fabric care. It cites a tobacco smoke calculation claiming billions of particles disperse from cigarettes, pigeons, and lab sources, then abruptly references a courtroom verdict idea about a murder trial.
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