End to long kidney troubles with Dean's Kidney Pills
Mrs. John H. Wright of Mitchell Illinois testifies after ten years with kidney pain backache and irregular secretions that Dean's Kidney Pills gave relief. She reports improved health and urges others to try the remedy sold by all dealers at 60 cents a box from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York.
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John H. Wright
Firat St. Mitchell
Dean
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Donkey as Political Prop in Historic Elections
A World War era style note discusses how donkeys have appeared in politics abroad. It cites an England parliamentary candidate, the late Lord Bath, who used a donkey with panniers bearing a ribbon that read Vote for Papa. One pannier even bore Lord Bath’s daughter, adding a personal twist to the display.
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England
Lord Bath
Papa
It Was His Way
A Kansas farmer recalled eavesdropping on the farmers telephone line and said others hear the click of receivers when speaking, but he admits he keeps his own line quiet by lowering it slowly so it does not click.
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Kansas
Kansas City Journal
Brooklyn Flag Factory Hums With Workforce for Navy Ships
In the Brooklyn Navy Yard a factory employs eighty to one hundred women year round to sew flags for Uncle Sam’s ships. They consume 120000 yards of material annually and produce 418 distinct official flags. The operation costs about 90000 a year.
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Brooklyn_ F
Brooklyn Mavy Yard
Uncle Sam
Reminiscent skinnlings from old school life
Reminiscent quips recall a hard schoolmaster and his role as principal, humorously noting his occupation tanning hides. The exchange highlights tough discipline and a bygone era in a small town school.
Grape Nuts Cited For Digestive Health By Terre Haute Reader
A Terre Haute woman reports four years of indigestion improved after using Grape Nuts. Her husband also improved after switching from ordinary foods. The ad touts Grape Nuts nutrients and claims it nourishes the brain and nerves, urging mothers to feed children better.
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Terre Haute
Jeanna
Harriman Dies at Arden Home in Rail Kings Battle
Harriman dies at Arden home after a long rivalry with the Rail Kings. He had always found a way to win, even in tough battles.
Edward Harriman Railroad Magnate Dies at Home
Edward Harriman, a railroad magnate who began in Wall Street as a clerk and later promoted the fish trade, died Thursday at his palatial New York City residence. He had recently returned from abroad for his health.
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Wall Street
Fish
New York City
Edward H. Harriman
Arden
Harriman Born in Hempstead Parish Church History
A long profile recalls E H Harriman birth in Hempstead L I Church rectory on February 25 1848. It notes a stern poverty era 1850 1866, a devoted mother shaping character, later Wall Street rise, and family life with W Averell and Roland Harriman plus daughters. It also mentions his brother Orlando and the parish history.
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Harriman
Hempstead
L. IL
E. H. Harriman
Orlando Harriman
Sing Sing
New York
Tarrytown
St. George's Church
Paray
Staten Island
St. Paul’s
Castleton
Jersey City
John Nelson
Orlando
Edward H
William McCurdy
Lily
Annie
New Brunswick
N. J
Patience
West and Northwest Colonist Fares Announced by Union Pacific
Union Pacific Passenger Department announces Colonist Fares from September 15 to October 16, 1909 to all West and Northwest points. The prospect for land buyers is strong with low prices and good farm lands nearby. mentions stopover arrangements and descriptive literature via BE Lomax, G P A, Omaha. Spoiled food quip follows about a waiter and a steak.
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Union Pacific Passenger Department
BE. L. Lomax
G. P A
Omaha
Neb
Baby Burned by Boiling Grease. Skin Restored by Cure
A mother recalls a frying pan spill that burned one side of her baby's face and head. After medical care and three boxes of Cuticura Ointment, the scar disappeared in about five weeks, leaving skin like velvet. Also includes unrelated notes on pests, humor, and cures.
False health claims and light humor in old column
Fragmented text blends advertisements for Castoria with scattered quips about women and marriage. The readable parts reference a safe infant remedy and the signature claim, then pivot to jokes about husbands and a remark about women’s fashion, all lacking coherent narrative.
White Steam Cars Prove Kerosene Feasible Fuel On 2650 Mile Tour
The White Steam Car proved kerosene viable over a 2650 mile Glidden Tour from Detroit to Denver to Kansas City under observer scrutiny and Pinkerton guard. The kerosene fuel was cheaper, emitted no smoke, and provided at least fifteen percent higher efficiency per gallon than gasoline. The car required minimal adjustments and performed exceptionally, boosting demand for the $2000 and $4000 models.
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White Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Detroit
Denver
Kansas City
Pinkerton
New York Sun
Convention Hall
Moat Conventient
Ten States
Middle West
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Mary Aerell
Rochexer
W. Averell
Roland
Mary
Cornelia
Carol
Robert L Gerry
John Nelson Harriman
Brooklyn
Weil
Bolivar
Solon
McDaniel
Walter’ Wathen
Chase
Christiana
Sweden
Tromeee
Aftenposten
Walter Wellman
Virgil Bay
Spitabergen
Biggs
Leeuwenhoek
Comptes
Rendus
Biological Society of Paris
M. Brayant
Father Bernard Vaughan
W. P. Schmitz
Vet
Hinsdale
Mass
Pearson's Weekly
Amveres de Tatien
Irenteg
Kellogg's
W. K. Kellogg
Lawie
Biog
Cac
Threa
ST Eos
Eran Sere Sn
Bol
Rime
Defiance Stargr
pEerianea
Superior
ST. Louis
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