Extending Dwarfs Hope From Thyroid Gland Therapy
A Kansas City boy Josse Van Vleck, age 13, once 28.34 inches tall, showed growth and mental gains after receiving thyroid glands from a sheep as a treatment for cretinism. Similar Scottish case inspired the approach, with rapid height and maturity improvements noted in a boy aged 5 in Scotland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Theo
Boreia
Switzerland
Cremlem
Kansas City
Joss van Vieck
Charles H. van Vieck
East Hiehth Street
Tie
I ‘Nizo
Tiis
Jesse
Thorn
Tha Parenta
New York
Dthur Aisturn
Cltlen
William Smith
Keangan City
van Vleck
President Cleveland and the idle fisher in a sleepy scene
Taunton resident George P. Kenrick laughs at Mr Cleveland’s fishing in Gray Gables. He calls the president the laziest fisherman, dozing in a chair until a bite wakes him. The bite signals, and the boatman reeels in a weary catch as Cleveland grows fat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
George P. Kenrick
Taunton
Mass
Grover Cleveland
Gray Gables
United States
Mr. Kenrick
Cisgeland
Treal Gazette
Fhe Uys and Downs of politics Knowles report
In the report Pen Fears 69 Pak Yong Ho, the Kanna minister of home affairs, faces challenges amid political shifts. The piece references a special session and ongoing power struggles shaping policy and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pen
Pak Yong Ho
Y M C A Athletic League of North America Formed
A pamphlet about the new Y M C A athletic league in North America outlines its aim to unify amateur sport under YMCA control, enforce amateur status, and model after the A C A U structure. It notes potential conflicts with the A A U, with emphasis on training youths and restricting competition to YMCA members. The plan envisions regional divisions, district and championship events, and strong enforcement of amateur rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North America
Tehlol
M. C
North Ameiins
Athletica
Canada
International Comunittes
Christian Gssocration
Saasetn Lon
Amateur Athletic Union
YS. C.A
Y. M. G. A. Athletic League of North America
Amateur Union
Ranka
Tradt
Yoxity
Ieaguy
United States
Hayu
Peculiar case of Mrs Potter and the living dead belief
In San Francisco Chronicle details a strange tale from Ban regarding Agnes Potter who after illness believes she died and inhabits another body. She calls her husband’s wife a counterfeit and refuses to live with him though remaining in the same house. Physicians offer no cure and the case puzzles doctors as Potter insists she is not Mrs Potter.
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Atrsinge
Are
Agnes Potter
Ban
Druncho
Potter
Shu
Uuliave
San Francisco Chronicle
Bloodhounds Track Suspect Across Counties
Bloodhounds in a county tracing operation succeed at last, after prior failures. In Andgreen a dog pack was bought and used repeatedly to chase criminals. A robbery at Ovid led Anderson hounds to a trail early Sunday. The thief fled to an old bare, vanished, then returned and was tracked into swamp where he was surrounded.
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Ovid
Anderson
Jighta
Fragmented Labor Notice Highlights Local Group Interest
Fragmentary OCR shows a labor group reference with partial phrases about Knights of Labor and a Washington affiliation. Readable bits indicate a community notice or meeting related to workers’ rights and local organization activity. Further details are unclear due to legibility gaps.
Enorh Arden tale of long awaited reunion ends
In Boone County Missouri on June 19 George Davenport returns to claim his long missing wife and family after decades apart. The case echoes the historic tale of Enoch Arden as Davenport, once reported dead, proves his identity to his wife, now a widow, and they prepare to remarry. The reunion follows his years in California and a stay at Leavenworth Old Soldiers Home.
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Enoch Arden
Beorge Davenport
Colotabla
Gaokes Lavenport
Mia
John Sinaitoad
Virginia
Pines Neahy
Tumbin
George Daveyport
Unioni
Shiloh
Aha
Jon Smallwald
Wakting
Homors
John Smallgroord
George Davenport
Ant
California
Kaneas
Leavenworth
Tomino
Boone County
Lia
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Woman Outlaw Lydia Briston Leads Robbery Gang
A report from New York Sun details a robbery near Rome Mui where a trio of thieves including John Histon and Ben Trott abducted a storekeeper. Lydia Briston, dressed as a man, led the group before officers recovered $30 of $60, plus horses and saddles. The others were identified as Trott’s associates and a young accomplice. Histon’s sister is named, and Gunston was captured near Oakland Arkansas. The gang’s role and capture are described with emphasis on the aftermath and police actions in Springfield, Missouri and Jefferson City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ble
Sherif Ifwncock
Bla Posse
Soblunt
Rome
Ark
Lydia Briston
Turrner
Hancock
Tyero Ben Trott
Sofferson
Horse Xbiot
Springfield
Peter Runfree
John Histon
Broken Bow's Jinks: A Statesman's Odd Life Tale
The poem traces Jinks the elder and his heir in Broken Bow from birth to manhood. A boastful fool hunter becomes a craftsman, preacher, teacher, barber, and failed entrepreneur, all amid the town's gossip and the sheriff's pen. The comic saga ends with Jinks blaming others for misfortune and lingering in Broken Bow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jinks
Ee Country School
Praught
Artificial silk from wood a Swiss inventor claims
Dr. Lohner of Zurich invents a process to produce a fabric resembling silk from wood pulp and alcohol. artificial silkworm machine spins a continuous thread, with spruce sawdust and other materials digested chemically. Production plans include Montreal and England, with patents filed in Europe and the US.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Zurich
Lohner
Ghia
Ony
Dr. Lehner
Bradford
England
Alroady
Enghind Asampung
Uvah
Glumburg
Germany
Manufactura
New York World
Celery King Listed as Digestive Tonic by Local Vendors
An early 1900s herbal remedy claims to cure dyspepsia, rheumatism, and fatigue by stimulating digestion and liver function. Sold by M. B. Powell and Raven & Co in Ceresco, with Targa packages advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Powell and Raven & Co
Ceresco
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Jesse van Nlege
En A Ho
Jessa van Vleck
Biz
Kansans City
Jesse van Vieck
Knights of Labor
Washington
Bandit Ortef
James’ Jinks
Babe Arrova
Sono
Broken How
Wall Street
Imep
Boylan
Samuel Pitcher
Castoria
G. G
Gracon
Lowell
Masa
Sam
Dre
J. F. Kincoezer
Conway
Ari
Castornia
A. A. Ancneze
M. D
Ozfor
Brooklyn
Children's Department
Castoris
Ustren
Boston
Mags
Auven C, Barth, Pres
the Centaur Company
Murray Street
New York City
Raul
Tatlsucoles Danosivn Arieas
Drainkat Afool
Drs. K
K. Jonn
A. Manlin
Sohn A. Mantan
chAs. Powers
Chas
Powenb
Besore Focalaent
John A. Bmantinenye
Sarly Sourance
Yeurs
Doupair
Byhomm Weraening
Seanes
Atc
Dra. Kennedy
Norn Hee
CILAB
Detroit
Han
Zaran
Clurga
Drs. Kennedy & Kergan
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