Advertising Sunshine Builds a Thriving Postum Plant
A discussion on advertising as the sun of business compares Postum and Crape-Nuts to a growing apple tree. The piece emphasizes merit, continuous effort, and substantial annual advertising outlays to sustain growth, warning that abandoning promotion risks decline and theft of market share. It invites readers to visit Bat Creek to see a famed advertising building and a thriving town built on publicity.
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Batthe Creek
Bark Shirts and Hats of Bolivia’s Interior Tribes
Indians in Bolivia wear bark garments crafted from tree fibers boiled until soft and pounded with stones to create flexible, durable attire. The bark attire serves as both clothing and practical daily wear in interior regions.
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Bolivia
Turkish Women Step Toward Independence in Public
Turkish women resist veiling orders as many uncover faces in public. In shops and on streets they increasingly choose independence, defying traditional restrictions and asserting personal autonomy.
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Gettie
Beware of Mercury Containing Catarrh Ointments
An old caution notes dangers of ointments for catarrh containing mercury. It warns mercury can damage nerves and tissue, urge avoiding internal use and emphasize safer alternatives. References to specific products and dosage are unclear but warn against unsafe remedies.
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Mrs. Prxxnam
Lydia E. Pinkham
Laura Dgetre Coleman
Commercial Hotel
Nashville
Tenn
Wakeful Triggers Measured by Sleep Prodding
A noted experiment in psychology tests how much stimulation is needed to awaken a sleeping person using a pointed stick, highlighting early inquiry into arousal thresholds and sensory processing. This approach, reported in the era's science coverage, reflects cautious exploration of wakefulness mechanisms.
Encouraging Enployes at Eng land firm awards prizes
Six employees of a no person rengineering firm in England receive prizes from 54 to 85 dollars for suggestions reducing production costs.
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England
Allen's Foot-Ease Wonderful Remedy Ad
Mrs H Guilliornl of New Orleans endorses Allen's Foot-Ease as a certain cure for sore tender and swollen feet promising comfort and recommending it to friends as a wonderful remedy.
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Allen
Vs. H. Guilliornl
New Orleans
Newest Fad in France Draws Postcard Boom
France become the hub of the pictorial postcard trend with an estimated 8000 dollars handled by its postal service each year as demand grows for illustrated cards.
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France
Light Weight on Italy's Soldiers
Italy's soldiers carry lighter packs than other European powers with full marching order at 47 pounds. The note, stated in a concise wartime item, emphasizes reduced burden among Italian troops.
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Italy
White Race in Minoro Reported by Philio Nine
Lieut. de Clairmont reports the existence of an old white race on the island of Minoro, noting their supposed presence among the local inhabitants and their historic ties to the region. The claim is presented as a report from the Philio nine commission.
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Lieut. de Clairmont
The
Philionine Commission
Island of
Minoro
Eggless Egg Astonishes Missouri Hen Owner
A Boone County hen owned by Jack Lynes laid a so called eggless egg with a perfect shell and no contents inside. Local farmers in Missouri may not approve of such odd production from their hens.
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Missouri
Boone County
Jack Lynes
Defiance Starch and Swiss School System Overview
The text notes Defiance Starch as a superior 12 oz product with a cautious supplier stance. It also highlights Switzerland's liberal public school system where government operation and civil service rules yield well paid teachers who are retained or pensioned for age, producing an excellent educator corps.
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Switzerland
Autormoties and Dust
French scientists report urban dust levels rise with cars as autos stir up as much dust as twenty carriages in cities, prompting study and discussion on airborne particulates.
Early bird vs early worm in a moral lesson critique
A St. Paul Dispatch quip questions if the early worm or early bird determines fate. The remark frames philosophy as a skin game and mocks lecturers for offering moral lessons without addressing the worm’s perspective.
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St. Paul
Britain to Make Sierra Leone a Coaling Station
Sierra Leone is designated a British coaling station with plans to permanently station a gunboat and cruiser there. The fortress has long been strengthened with the latest heavy caliber guns.
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Sierra Leone
Grape-Nuts Food Shown Best After Illness
A testimonial claims Grape-Nuts provides complete nourishment and easy digestion for convalescents recovering from typhoid fever. The speaker describes weakness, bowel trouble, and rapid recovery after using Grape-Nuts twice daily, noting it enables better sleep, appetite, and strength.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Czar's Baltic Fleet Fires on British Fishing Fleet
Russian Baltic warships opened fire on Hull fishermen off Spurn Head near the English channel, sinking at least one trawler and wounding others. The attack halted after about twenty minutes as ships withdrew southward. survivors were rescued by a mission vessel, with several crew killed or missing.
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Czar
Faelish
Alout
Hull
Mint
Monlmein
Moelmein
Spurn Head
Po Oelock
Fring
Minto
Mochmein
Smith
Leegutt
Cone
Putron
Moulmein Wrouth
Jury Convicts John Robinson in Wife Murder Trial
The jury finds John Robinson guilty of murdering his wife and Shep Attenbury and sentences him to twenty five years in the penitentiary. The crime occurred after Robinson invited Attenbury to dinner last June, shot his wife, Attenbury, and then himself, leaving him severely wounded but alive.
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Carmi
John Robinson
Shep Attenbury
ShepAttenbury
Robinson
Attenbury
Arrest Man After an Explosion in St Louis
A man claiming to be Johaline a shoemaker connected to the Morris Vaughan Rostwauier gang was arrested Sunday night after an explosion near 1824 Chestnut Street. He carried a 44 caliber revolver and two belts of cartridges, suffered burns, and claimed liquor influence. Police believe he dropped nitroglycerin during the attack that killed three detectives. Janzow Case Formally Withdrawn in St Louis Courts.
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Collins
Desperado
Desmond
Illnois Central
Rock Island
Mattoon
Til
Morris
Rose
Drs
Souk St. Louis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Harry H. Vaughan
al Rosenauer
Hese
Weeles Riley
Jefferson Avenue
Drng
Gustav Sieving
George Williams
Aorris
Rosenhuers Paartinet
Vaughan
Wanagah
Nevada
Jefferson City
Bateageman
Ilinois Central
Ieader
Matton
Johaline
Morris Vaughan Rostwauier
Chestennt Street
Sifth
Seventh
Otter
Allert Hesesiaer
Aman
Elgin Tragedy: Wife Shot Wife Shot and Husband Wounded
In Elgin a man named Frankoes, a local teamster, shot and killed his wife and then shot himself in the head while riding in a carriage at midnight Saturday. He was taken to a hospital and is believed to be improving.
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Elgin
Frank Oes
Tie
Four highwaymen shoot man in Chicago business, he dies
In Chicago a man identified as Wik Ham HH was shot by one of four highwaymen inside his place of business Sunday night. He died within minutes. Several arrests have been made as police pursue the others involved.
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Chicago
White
Wik Ham HH
Wis
Fire destroys church in Charleston at noon Tuesday
A fire in Charleston Missouri destroyed the Christian Church at noon Tuesday. The loss is about 2500 dollars with insurance of 1300 dollars. Authorities suspect sparks from a traction engine ignited bird nests in the church spire.
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Charleston
Stranger commits suicide at Kokome railway station
In Kokome Indiana a stranger believed to be Vernon Krol of Hogpeston committed suicide at the local railway station. He left a note alleging that the Dowie church robbed him.
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Kokome
Ind
Vernon Krol
Hogpeston
Dowie Church
Ttm
Rumor Ship Sunk With 2200 Emigrants Aboard
Rumor from Fiume claims the Cunard liner Unionia carrying 2,200 emigrants was sunk off the Spanish coast by a storm. The report cannot be confirmed.
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Fiume
Cunard Line
Uionia
American Nurses Leave for Nagasaki
Dr. Anita McGee and a party of American nurses decorated by the mikado for hospital services in Japan departed Hiroshima for Nagasaki on Tuesday morning for further relief work.
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Nagasaki
Tokio
Anita McGee
Japan
Hiroshima
Pastor Acts as Chaplain at Missouri Penitentiary
Jefferson City Missouri Dr C E B Pattilo pastor of the Methodist church serves as acting chaplain at the Missouri penitentiary to fill the unexpired term of Rev George J Warren who resigned to accept a charge from the Methodist conference
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Jefferson City
C. EB. Pattilo
Methodist Church
Missouri Penitentiary
George J. Warren
Methodist Conference
Samuel F. Smith's Son Gets Ten Years
Davenport Iowa reports ex mayor S F Smith related to Samuel Francis Smith has been sentenced to ten years for embezzling about $120000.
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Samuel F. Smith
Davenport
S. F. Smith
Samuel Francis Smith
Russian Baltic squadron anchors near Fakkeberg island
The Russian Baltic sea squadron anchored Monday in the Langeland belt between Fakkeberg and Brolykke to take coal. Three steamers waited for their turn in the operation.
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Fakkeberg
Langeland Island
Denmark
Langeland Belt
Brolykke
Golden Wedding Celebrated by Arcola Couple
Arcola Illinois residents Mr and Mrs H L Loomey marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Thursday. The couple wed in Morgan county Illinois in 1854 and were honored locally with celebration and recognition.
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Arcola
H. L Loomey
Morgan County
Ill
Missouri Baptist general association convenes in Chillicothe
The Missouri Baptist General Association met in Chillicothe on Monday with about 600 in attendance. Dr. Johnston of St Louis delivered the introductory sermon to a large night congregation.
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Chillicothe
Missouri Baptist General Association
Johnston
St. Louia
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement and Horace Mann Quote
An advertisement endorses Dean's Kidney Pills citing Captain S. D. Hunter of Engine No. 14 Pittsburgh Fire Department praising the cure of kidney trouble. The text also includes a Horace Mann quote on the value of education, urging primary education and reform of bad boys.
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Dean
D. Hunter
Pittsburg
Pire
Wylie Ave
Scottish humor and a road dispute in dialect
A London Globe anecdote notes Scottish humor as a traveler witnesses an elderly couple argue in the road. The man explains a quarrel over sharing a halferown, revealing each wants a portion, illustrating humorous misunderstanding and shared stubbornness.
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Scotland
London Globe
Woman Overcomes Rheumatism with Pink Pills
A Iowa woman recounts rapid relief from severe rheumatism after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. She describes months of pain, confirms full recovery after six boxes, and notes she has recommended the remedy to others. The ad-like piece endorses Pink Pills as a blood and nerve tonic.
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EM. Delong
West Broadway
Cannel Binifs
Iowa
Tee
Indian Chief Tammany and Migratory Bird Notes of 17th Century
Fragmented text mixes a note on the 17th century chief Tammany of a Delaware origin with a miscellany of old advertisements and trivial observations. It references his peaceful reign with a maxim urging unity for peace and mutual defense, alongside stray claims on Mother Gray’s Powders, bird migration routes, a testimonial for Piso Cure, and a Japanese children rabbit hunting custom in autumn.
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Tammany
Dela Ware
Ohio River
Mikendo
Dishonesty In London Seizes 63950 Weights And Measures
In London over the past year authorities seized 63 950 weights and measures tied to dishonest practices. The action reflects ongoing crackdown on fraud and illicit sales, with agencies targeting misrepresented goods and false measures across the capital.
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London
Kentucky Shooting Affrays Judge Parker Tribute
An exchange cites a remark by Judge Parker of the Lexington circuit court praising Kentucky talksmanship. He said that if every spot where a man fell by violence in the city were marked by a cross Lexington would resemble a city of the dead as much as a cemetery as a town.
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Kentucky
Parker
Lexington
Relics of Augustan Epoch Found at Aquileia
Seventy sepulchral urns with coins and relics from the Augustan era unearthed in Aquileia near Trieste, the ancient Roman town ruined by Attila. The find highlights a rich snapshot of early Rome as archaeologists catalog artifacts from the site.
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Aquileia
Trieste
Attila
Minister Resembles Fitzsimmons in General Look
Reverend Richard Cotton Smith, rector of St John's Episcopal in Washington, is described as resembling boxer Bob Fitzsimmons in overall appearance. The similarity fades when he removes his hat, revealing a normal head shape unlike the pugilist. Comment shifts to local culture with tobacco brands mentioned, notably Laws cigarettes from Peoria.
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Fitzsimmons
Richard Cotton Smith
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Washington
Bob” Fitzsimmons
Gentleman
Glass Eyes for Animals and Humans Now Manufactured
Glass eyes are now made for horses, cats and dogs as well as humans. Animals require a larger eye than people and several are ordered simultaneously, with a new one needed about every six months. Edges roughen and irritate from acids in secretions affecting the enamel.
Defiance Starch Claims 16 Ounce Pack in Advertisements
The ad urges housekeepers to buy Defiance Cold Water Starch for laundry. It stresses a 16 oz package per box, contrasting with 4-pound competitor packages, and claims the starch does not stick to irons and is free from injurious chemicals. It warns grocers may push 12 oz stock to clear shelves.
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Defiance
Manliness and Justice Call Workers to Nobler Work
A Carlyle quotation appeals to workers already industrious and mature, urging them to subdue mutiny and despair through manfulness, justice, mercy, and wisdom as the world seeks new work and nobleness.
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Carlyle
Bishop's Palace Too Costly in Hartlebury Sale
The old Episcopal residence Hartlebury Castle in England faces sale due to high upkeep. The diocesan use option is suggested. A separate note promotes Defiance Cold Water Starch, claiming superior quality and value with 16 oz per 10¢ package versus 12 oz elsewhere.
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Hartlebury Castle
England
Are There 400 Languages in the British Empire
A high authority states the New Testament is printed in four hundred languages while noting there are only two hundred four literary languages across the British empire. The remark contrasts vast linguistic reach with the count of distinct literary tongues.
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British Empire
Wise Legislation Restricts Wells Near Cemeteries
In Italy a well may not be sunk within 100 yards of a cemetery. In Austria and France the distance requirement is doubled by law.
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Italy
Austria
France
Britain’s Largest Lighthouse Skerryvore Built in 1844
Skerryvore lighthouse is Britain’s largest, weighing 4,308 tons of masonry and costing 450,268 dollars. Construction completed after starting in 1844, marking a milestone in maritime navigation.
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Britain
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