Cure for Back Aches Claim Doan’s Kidney Pills
An advertisement argues backaches stem from disordered kidneys and promotes Doan’s Kidney Pills as a lasting cure. It cites a testimonial from D Cook of Grand Rapids who says the pills freed him from severe lameness after army service. Sold by dealers nationwide for 80 cents. Doan’s is urged as the authentic remedy.
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D. Cook
Michigan Rec
Grand Rapida Hosaya
Dirin
M. Possibe
Dean
Doan
ter-Milburn, Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Bride Objects To Word Obey In Marriage Ceremony
A New York Times report recalls a scene with Mayor Strong where a bride insists the word obey be omitted from the marriage vows. The groom and spectators react as the mayor hesitates and ultimately skips the word obey, citing it as a relic of patriarchal law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Strong
Pauline
Mtr
New York Times
The Probabin Effect of the Cotton Picking Machine
A southern report discusses a new cotton picking machine shaping the farm labor future. It predicts consolidation among large planters, growing urban migration, and potential social disruption as field hands adapt or leave rural life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larga
Humber
St. Loula
Long Elved Family Records Extraordinary Georgia Longevity
A Long Elved family report from the Galveston Tribune notes in south Georgia that parents aged 85 and 74 remain active and mentally sharp, reading without glasses, while the 10 children, 29 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren are all robust. Three generations have seen only three deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Georgia
Galveaton Tribune
Mis Acatin's Surgical Chick Saved by Girl Owner
The report from the New York Journal recounts Misa Nellia Austin of Middletown, N Y, performing a self taught, improvised surgery on a family chicken. She operated after a chick dropped and neared death, opening the breast to remove four hard substances, closing the wound, and noting the chick returned to activity with its flock.
A Learned Boston Lady at the Common
A lyrical sketch describes a Boston maid in elegant terms, her eyes bright and lips curved as she pauses by the fountain on the Common. She reflects on the city’s hum and the mood of a sylvan spot, her voice gentle and poised as she speaks of life and nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
High Degrés
Norma Steamboat's Narrow Dash Through Box Canyon
A perilous May voyage on the Norma from Huntington Oregon to Lewiston Idaho tests the limits of Snake River navigation. Captain W. P. Gray battles rapids, rock walls, and a near-devastating collision as the steamer threads a 20 mile run of swift water and treacherous canyons known as Box Canyon.
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United States
Snake River
Norma
Huntington
Lewiston
Ida
W. P. Gray
A. W. Gray
Charles Johnings
Rosse
Brownlie Ferry
Wild Horse Crook
Wild Horse Rapide
Rapida
Lookout Impida
Riyer
Peninsula
Pentagula
Tondo
Gray
Oregon
Idaho
Hell Canyon
Bottomless Pond near Milford Delivers Black Fish Mystery
Residents report a circular quarry pond near Milford Connecticut with 78 foot ringed walls and a deep shelf where 18 inch jet black white oyra fish are claimed. Sightings began last Sunday with 20 fish seen, no bottom found after 60 yards of line, and plans to net across three feet depth.
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Milford
Conn
New Haven
Walla
Alde
Dan Buckley
Anagio
Ashoni
Henry ‘Tuttle
Expressman
New York Sun
New Shipboard Anchored Gun Device Promises Lifesaving Link
Inventor Anton Schmitt of Butler New Jersey unveils a gun fired anchor system to land a line ashore, enabling ship shore communication during wrecks. The device uses a heavy projectile acting as an anchor, with dual lines to pull a lifeline to shore, allowing rescue without a life saving station. Patent granted. demonstration promises faster, independent contact in storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pablo
Dutas
Harto
Anton Schmitt
Butler, N. J
New York World
Dr Price Cream of Wheat? Baking Powder Medal Claim
An ad notes Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder winning top honors including medals and diplomas. It contrasts a railroad accident chronicle with warnings about throat and lung cures. It promotes M B Powell Raven Co. Cerisco offices offering trial bottles and large sizes at 60¢ and 25¢.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glia
Otto
M. B. Powell's
Raven &, Co
Cersico
Castoria Advert Tale From Old Newspaper Wording
A fragmented ad text recalls Castoria used for a child from illness to adulthood, noting the product as a remedy across generations and ages, with garbled phrases suggesting maternal care and routine use. The excerpt reflects vintage marketing language and vague patient references embedded in an aged page.
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Bradfield
Diltan
Henderson
Alm ‘Duadfield Regulaton CO
Atania
A. C. Hydk
Eerie Seeenias
Too & Co
Count Trate
Gua
Vane Bate
Jay
Box Canyon
Bucklow
W. T. Drake
Drs. K. 2K
John A. Manlin
John A.manlin
Chas. Powers
Chab. Powers
John A. Meanlin
Borhood
Detroit
Othara
PRI
C.O. D
DRS
Castoria
Cantorian
Cantoria
Cosiette
Lietar
Pitcher’s Castorla
Plano
Moses
Msn
Chidran
Thani
Shoane
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