A Truly Ideal Wife Inspires Her Husband's Success
A vintage advertisement-style monologue extols vigorous health as the source of a wife’s influence, praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a tonic. It includes a testimonial from Mrs. Bessie Ainsley of Tacoma praising her recovery and invites readers to write for Mrs. Pinkham's free advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Bk. Winkham
Mrs. Pinklum
Lydia E. Dinkhams
Bessie Ainsley
South Lith Street
Tacoma
Wash
Lydia E. Pinkham
Peculiarity of African Soil
In parts of Africa grass growth is limited yet certain localities yield the richest flowering plant life due to peculiar soil conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Cure Rheumatism and Catarrh Medicine Sent Free
An advertisement declares Hoetanie Blond Balm kills the poison in the blood causing rheumatism and catarrh. It promises relief for aching joints, back pains, and other symptoms, claiming to provide pure blood and cure various ailments. Free sample offered by mail with instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athinta
Dryest Spot in World Death Valley Record
Death Valley is cited as the driest place on earth with annual rainfall under five inches. The note highlights its extreme aridity and climatic status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Death Valley
Defiance Starch marketed with larger package value
Some grocers say they do not stock Defiance Starch due to existing stock of other brands in 12 oz packages. They argue Defiance, at 16 oz for the same price, will not be sold first. The pitch urges buyers to choose Defiance Starch for no cooking required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
W.l.douglas
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
Mass
W. L. Douglas Strong
Moon
Bayera
W.L. Dong
Ine
Toke Geo Cubetifuie
Nene Cenvine
W.L. Douglas
Krockton
Musa
Teach Irish in Schools in Ireland Expands to 3500 Schools
The Irish language is now being taught in 3,500 schools across Ireland, marking a widescale expansion of language education. The rollout aims to strengthen Irish language use in classrooms nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Constipation Cure Talk Promotes Mull's Grape Tonic
J S Janssen warns constipation breeds typhoid and other illnesses and endorses Mull's Grape Tonic as a permanent remedy. He claims the tonic clears decaying food and strengthens digestion, urging readers to write for a free bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mull
Mull's Gears Tonic Co
Third Ave
Rock Island
New York Life Policies Allowed In Missouri Through Hearing
New York Life Insurance Co. may continue writing policies in Missouri through November 20 under a federal restraining order. The hearing to decide a permanent injunction will occur in Jefferson City, likely before Judge Elmer B. Adams. State official Vandiver notes the order targets suspension and revocation of the Missouri license and could halt policy loans and new policy writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Life
St. Lewis
Jefferson City
New York Life Insurance Co
Missouri
Elmer B. Adams
United States Circuit Court
Mrectines
W. K. Vandiver
Phillips
Kansas City
Adams
St. Louis
Vandiver
Jefferson Cay
Flon. Judson
Edward C. Crow
Girl Burned at Reception in Lexington Mo
At a Lexington reception at Mrs. James H. Hall home Miss Florence Hall sister-in-law was seriously burned when her dress ignited from a small candle. The light dress was quickly engulfed and the flames could not be stopped. Her clothing and hair were consumed and physicians feared for her life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
James H. Hall
Florence Hall
Col. S. F. Scott Dead Former Kansas City Postmaster
Col Lemuel F. Scott former postmaster of Kansas City died suddenly Friday from apoplexy aged 83. Born in Port Hope Canada he enlisted at 16 in the 153rd Stingis Volunteer Infantry and was believed the youngest Civil War veteran still living.
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Kansas City
Lemuel F. Scott
Colonel Scott
Port Hope
Canada
One Hundred and Fifty-third Stingis Volunteer Infantry
Foul Play Suspected In Slaying Of 11 Year Old Miss Newton
Circumstances point to foul play in the death of Winona Charlotte Newton, an 11 year old girl whose body was found Sunday at Fifty fourth Street and College Avenue, Kansas City. Suspect Austin Frances, a former watchman, denies involvement despite letters from Newton in his possession. Police intensify questioning while theories include a threatened marriage, a possible suicide staged as murder, and repeated meetings at a bridge near her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Austin Frances
Winona
Charlotte Newton
Penn Street
Lilly Matvey
Miss Newton
Comppany
Sitl
Convict Invents Cell Lock at Missouri Penitentiary
Jefferson City reports Thomas J. Parker a two year prisoner from Pettis County Missouri working on an electrical cell locking device. He claims an invention that can lock every cell in a building at once by a button press. Parker, from Cincinnati Ohio, has not patented the device due to lack of funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Thomas J. Parker
Missouri Penitentiary
Yonne Parker
Pettis County
Cincinnati, O
Minneapolis
Charles A. Stilling
New York Printers’ Board of Trade
France
N.C. Dougherty
Warsaw
Poland
Paducah
Langstaff
William Leduc
Chenoa
Cyar
Helsingfors
Finland
McKenzie
Mississippi
St. Louis
Cairo
St. Clair County
Illinois
Prague
Austria
Vienna
Middlesboro
Chicago
Bank
Ishpuming
Mich
Mount Vernon
Ind
Henry Suges
Ernest Browder
Suges
Morganfield
Kylle
Lisbon
Portugal
Carcass
Texas
Cordell
Ohia
George Dobbs
Lee Dorman
Louisville & Nashville
Louisville
Nashville
R. E. Kemper
Colorado Springs
Colo
Thomas J. Fisher
Colorado Springs Company
el Paso District Court
McIntyre, Church and Haas Properties
Washington
Prince Louis of Battenberg
Oliver
War Department
Charged with Girl's Death in Kansas City
Austin Francis, held since the day after the tragedy, was Friday formally charged with the murder of 11-year-old Winona Newton. The girl's body was found in the southeastern part of Kansas City on November % . Francis had been her sweetheart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Austin Francis
Winona Newton
Francis
Leslie Jones Shot. Cuba Youth Faces Recovery
Cuba Missouri October incidents report Leslie Jones the local Titan who was shot by Wesley Cheney at Cheney home half a mile west of Cuba will recover according to physicians. Jones said he came to the Cheney home with no intent to injure anyone.
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Cuba
Leslie Jones
Wesley Cheney
Jones
Cheney
Hearing Held On Policy Issuance By A C Life In Missouri
Jefferson City Missouri American Central Life Insurance Company faced a four hour hearing before Superintendent Vandiver in the Capitol Friday afternoon. About twenty agents and officers attended and the case was taken under advisement. The charge concerns policies with typewritten estimates attached akin to a gasoline permit in a fire policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
American Central Life Insurance Company
Vandiver
Capitol
Buchanan Cleared in Self Defense Trial at Blodgett
George Buchanan manager of Johnstone Land Company was exonerated at a preliminary trial before Judge Peal in Blodgett for the killing of James Key in a dispute over a financial settlement. The ruling found self defense justified the act, occurring about three weeks prior in Charleston, Missouri.
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Charleston
George Buchanan
Johnstone Land Company
James Key
Peal
Blodgett
County says hunting licenses not required in Jasper County
Carthage Missouri reports Henry L Bright assistant prosecuting attorney Jasper County announces hunters without licenses will not be arrested in the county. Prosecutor's interpretation of the law underpins the ruling. Between 700 and 800 licenses issued. about 50 issued to women.
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Carthage
Henrys L. Bright
Jasper County
Train service resumes on St Louis and Hannibal line
Whiteside Mo four days after heavy rain washed out two bridges train traffic resumes on the St Louis and Hannibal railway no through service since Saturday night restored after repairs
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Whiteside
St. Louis and Hannibal
Campaigns End In Henry County Local Option Vote
In Clinton Missouri after weeks of wet and dry campaigning authorities reported 32 of 33 precincts outside Clinton voting in favor of local option while Clinton itself backed against it by 199 votes. The overall result shows Henry County splitting on the local option issue.
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Clinton
Henry County
Tragic Bonfire Fire Claims Richmond Child
Richmond Missouri. Temple Aumiller, young daughter of Mrs. Sarah Aumiller, died Friday night after seven hours of burns from a bonfire incident. The child played near burning debris when her clothing ignited while jumping the flames. George Mochimann tried to help by rolling her into a water-filled ditch, but she died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Temple Aumiller
Sarah Aumiller
George Mochimann
Barry County Goes Dry in Local Option Vote
Barry County outside Monett Missouri held a local option election resulting in a 4 to 1 vote to go dry. The result applies to the county area rather than the city of Monett itself.
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Barry County
Monett
Governor Folk Plans Multi Day Hunting Trip in Missouri
Jefferson City Missouri governor Folk is arranging a several day hunting excursion and has secured a license from the county clerk. The full party accompanying him is not yet finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Pilot Grove saloonkeeper dies at 68 model of sobriety
T B Cooper aged 68 beloved in Pilot Grove for never serving on Sundays and for refusing sales to intoxicated persons or minors. He died here Sunday, ending a long tenure as a respected local saloonkeeper admired for his strict standards and public-spirited conduct.
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Pilot Grove
T. B. Cooper
Milan Youth Dies After Assault Near Newtown
In Milan Missouri Frank Chandler, a young man from Newtown, was kicked by two men on Tuesday and died from injuries Saturday. The case prompted investigation by local authorities and heightened community concern over violent incidents in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Frank Chandler
Newtown
Fire destroys Chillicothe feed mill and elevator
A Sunday morning fire gutted the corr elevator and feed mill operated by Jackson and Gunby in Chillicothe Missouri. The blaze, believed to have started in slack coal, caused extensive damage to the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe
Corr
Jackson & Gunby
Beulah Rutter Dies From Bonfire Firenear Conner ville
In Richmond Indiana Beulah Rutter six years old perishes after contact with a bonfire at Conner ville. Mary Louise Hill a choir singer is located in a Chicago jail. Prince Louis of Battenberg is visiting Washington. Riots and barbarities against Jews unfold in Odessa. Klondikers plan another attempt to reach the North Pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Beulah Rutter
Connereville
Mary Louise Hill
Chicago
Prince Louis of Battenberg
Washington
Seven-Generation Span: Mrs. Sarah A. Shook Dies at 107
Mrs. Sarah A. Shook, aged 107, died at Winthrop on Sunday in St. Joseph Missouri. Born in Howard County Kentucky in 1798 she came with parents who settled near the present site of St. Joseph in 1799. She married twice starting at age 14 and was mother to seven children.
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St. Joseph
Sarah A. Shook
Winthrop Sunday
Howard County
Kentucky
Washington
Joshua Bishop
Missouri
Vicksburg
New Orleans
Arlington
R. K. Smith
Detroit, Toledo & Fronton
Ann Arbor
Cc. W Hurst
Detroit, Toledo & Ironton
Springfield
Ohio
J. C. Gleason
New York
Ingram N. W. Irvine
Philadelphia
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Haintington
Ethelbert Talbot
Holy Orthodox Church In
St. Nicholas
Tikhon
Equitable Assurance Society
Kansas
Indiana
Oil Industrie
Wichita
Standard
Oil Company
Vicce
Smith
Tiana Railroad Co
Mich
Chicago
Pittsburg
Santa Fe
Vic
Box Canyon
Arizona
License Issued to Senator Stone
Jefferson City Missouri reports United States Senator Stone is among those who have obtained hunters licenses. The notice notes state wildlife authorities issued licenses to several prominent residents as part of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Stone
Jefferson City
United States
Stone
Gratifying Praise From Marcus Mayer on Kidney Pills
Marcus R Mayer, noted patron of music and drama, endorses Deans Kidney Pills. He states the remedy benefited him and helped several with kidney trouble causing back pain headaches and urinary issues. He proudly recommends the product sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY at 50 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus R. Mayer
America
Patti
Duse
Salvini
Coquelin
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Naughty boy refuses hen coop plan tale in World
A New York World item describes a very naughty boy who prompts his mother to threaten a hen coop. He responds by saying he will not lay any eyes before being placed there, framing a humorous exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Yellow Emblem Through History Of Infidelity And Misfortune
The piece traces the yellow emblem once a sign of glory to its later association with infidelity and bad luck. It notes that in the Middle Ages traitors’ doors were smeared with eggs yolk as a mark of betrayal.
Help for women through Dr Williams Pink Pills
A Mississippi woman recounts severe gynecological troubles and chronic illness after childbirth. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with regulating uterine function, curing headaches and dizziness, restoring appetite, digestion, and strength, and enabling her to work as a teacher. The advertisement urges women to request the booklet Plain Talks to Women and to buy the pills from druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
Local Colored Girl Falls From Porch in Columbus
The Observer notes Nettie Smith, a well known colored girl, lived on South College and reportedly fell through a porch yesterday a two inch plank caused fatal injuries. The brief item records a fatal accident in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Observer
Nettie Smith
South College
Columbus
S. C
Curious multiples of 142857 puzzle readers
For readers fond of curiosities in figures, note that 142857 times 1 through 6 yield the same digits in the same order, starting at different points. Multiplication by 7 yields all nines.
Bicycle Thief Impaled by Concealed Spear Device
A Paris bicycle thief who stole a machine from M. Marcel Brunard was impaled on a hidden mechanical pognard placed in the saddle by the owner for emergencies. The incident highlights a brutal corrective measure used to deter theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Marcel Brunard
Gymnastics Benefit Young Men
Gymnastic exercises are credited with cutting the share of young men unfit for military service from 39 percent to 20 percent over the last sixty years. The claim highlights a public health and fitness impact.
Curios Gaul coin shaped like a horseshoe
A Gaulish coin dating to about 2000 years ago features a horseshoe or U shaped form. The piece measures roughly two inches across and about a quarter inch thick, reflecting ancient minting practices and distinctive metallurgy.
Old Fashioned Fare and Grape-Nuts Digestive Advocate
A Nebraska resident writes about indigestion and fatigue from heavy southern fare. After switching to Grape-Nuts, stomach issues eased within days, headaches faded, sleep improved, and weight returned. The writer praises long term benefits for self and child, endorsed by Postum Co. and The Road to Wellville reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
Nebraska
South
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Safety In Proprietary Medicines Examined
An authority responds to claims that popular proprietary medicines contain narcotics. He cites a large survey of 100000 prescriptions showing 70 percent included opium or derivatives. He notes proprietary products carry detailed directions and that only a modest portion contain poisons or narcotics, often in safe amounts with antidotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
United States
Captain Graham’s Cure For Skin Ailments
Captain W S Graham of Wheeling West Virginia writes on June 14 1904 praising Cuticura Soap and Ointment. He says long sores on his face and back were misdiagnosed as blood poison or barber’s itch by doctors who failed to help and charged him. his skin now looks clear like a baby and he credits Cuticura products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Graham
Eoff St
Wheeling
W. Va
Little girl names collie puppy Scott with pedigree
A child gains a baby brother and a collie puppy in one day. After a week the puppy is named Scott, while the baby remains unnamed. The minister asks about the naming, and the girl explains Scott has a pedigree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Gossip and Criticism Fall Out of Fashion
The Exchange notes that it is no longer proper to harm others with words. It condemns ill natured criticism as a social blunder and says true wit is a gift not earned by wounding others to showcase cleverness.
Letter from Harold Brings News to Highmores
The servant presents a letter to Mr Highmore from Harold, the eldest son at college. Mrs Highmore asks for details. The father, agitated, notes Harold does not request money this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Highmore
Harold
Mrs. Highmore
Dodd’s Kidney Pills Help Gelatt Resident End Rheumatism
Mrs H W Sterns of Gelatt North Special says Dodd’s Kidney Pills cured her rheumatic back pain and lameness after years of kidney trouble. She reports great improvement after four days and now cannot live without the remedy. The piece also notes monkeys in Batignolles and Manhattan street roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gelatt
H. W. Sterns
Dodd
Deafness Cured by Local Remedies Ad Claims
An advertisement claims deafness caused by catarrh can be cured by a "Hall's Catarrh Cure" and offers nine dollars reward for cases not cured. It urges readers to send for a free sample and lists Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as sellers. The pitch promotes taking the medicine and branded nostrums for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aruba
Haile Gatarrh
Sendtforcren Jae
Tree
Cheney & Cer
Toledo, O
Drugetsi
Hall
Far Sighted Economy in Stance on Havana Offer
Mr Pincer declines a fragrant Havana offered him, politely saying he cannot risk spoiling his liking for the stogies he smokes. The remark frames a frugal stance amid temptations to indulge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Pincer
Havana
Cited Remedies and Brewing Fine Highlight 1900 notices
A letter from Joan Lorex of Trinity Springs Indiana dated February 15 1900 claims Piso's Cure for Consumption has no equal for coughs and colds. A separate item reports a London keeper fined 50 dollars plus costs for selling beer brewed in Amsterdam as Munich beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Florex
Trinity Springs
Ind
Amsterdam
Munich
London
Bossism and turmoil sweep through multiple cities
A wide array of political unrest and violence dominates reports from Ohio New Jersey New York Philadelphia and other locales. Boss-led campaigns face challenges amid uprisings races and treacherous conditions including a deadly tornado at Mountain View Ohio and a fatal incident in Ishpeming Michigan as authorities promise arrests in a murder case in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
New Jersey
New York
Philadelphia
Mountain View
Archbishop of Canterbury stresses early obedience
In a recent public address the Archbishop of Canterbury stated that a child who has not learned obedience by age two never learns it, underscoring the importance of early discipline in upbringing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canterbury
Problem That Vexes Women Declares Cause in Servants
A noted nerve specialist argues that half of nervous prostration cases in women stem from the strain of domestic service. He links overwork, worry, and household duties to deteriorating mental health among housekeepers and maids.
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J. S. Janssen
The
Milwaukee Retail Druggists’ Association
Missouri Doings
Miss Florence
Lex
Col. S. F. Scott
Girl
Sweetheart
St. L
Henry County Rejects Ltd
Odessa
North Pole
Marcus Mayer
Mrs. Ford
Graham
Soves
Cuticura
Batignolles
Broadway
Baars
London Stork Exchange
Red Cross
Kage
Russ Company
South Head
Mary
Philadelphia Bulletin
Kenner, la
Paul Morton
Equitable Life Assurance Society
White House
Morton
Uncle Sam
Fr. W. Diemer
MN. D
Iless
DRS. Thornton & Minor
Oak ST
E.C. ATKINS @ COO. Inc
Indianapolis
Portland
Deegeon
Scattice
San Francisco
Memphis
Atlanta
Toronto
Atkins
ATLAS
Atlas Engine Works
Corliss
Portales
Peoria
Paddy
Age of Obedience
Dairies
South Africa
Retdar
Pm Kline
BH. Kline
Booth Bend
Nat
A.o
Tam
Free Homestead Lands
Western
Ottiws
J. S. Crawford
Ninth Street
Kansan City
Kansan City, Missourilore
J. Broughton
Quincy Building
Llinois
Around the
Hawaiian Islands
Tower
Oer
A. J. Tower CO
Boston
U.S
Tower Canadian Co., Limited
Axel
Ea Mitiute
BR. Paxton Company
Mase
Page
Hook-Hardie Co
Hudson, Mich
SSS
UBA
J. L. Head CO
Henly Ma
Hovane
Coney Island
Sia Beautical
Coney Island Postal Card Co
Coney Island, N. Y
W.N. Y
PISO
Druel Arele
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