Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised by Patient
Chicago woman Avlena Sperling credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing her after multiple surgeries for inflammatory conditions and a vaginal tumor. The advertisement urges others to try the herbal remedy to address displacements, ulcers, fibroid tumors, irregularities, and related female ailments.
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Chicago
Ill
Lydia E. Pinkham
L . E. Pinkham
Alvena Sperling
Langdon Street
Til
Unbiased Answer Touts Equal Pay to Both Candidates
In a Cleveland Leader excerpt, Farr asserts neutrality by stating both campaigns paid him equally. The remark highlights paid neutrality in reporting or commentary practices.
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Farr
Cleveland
Taft proposes 2 percent tax on corporate net income
President Taft asks Congress to approve a 2 percent tax on net income of corporations and to amend the Constitution to allow an income tax without apportionment. He urges federal supervision of corporations to curb abuses and cites Pollock v. Farmers Loan case. He notes inheritance tax is stalled and favors a constitutional amendment over reviving unconstitutional laws.
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Taft
Congress
Supreme Court
Pollock
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
Foster Expelled From Chicago Baptist Ministers Conference
Professor George Burman Foster of the University of Chicago was expelled from the Chicago Baptist Ministers Conference after a debate. The vote was 40 to 10 to drop him from membership, while his ministerial status remains intact. The move cited alleged heretical beliefs in his book The Function of Religion and aimed to withdraw conference fellowship.
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George Burman Foster
Chicago Baptist Ministers’ Conference
University of Chicago
Foster
Johnston Myers
anttl-Foster
Myers
Baptist Ministers’ Conference of Chicago
Slain Man Found In Akron Box Car
An unidentified man about 40, likely murdered and robbed, was found dead in a box car in Akron Ohio. His skull was crushed and his pockets rifled. A note addressed to J M O Lear pointed to a Chicago address. Estimated loss from two Detroit area factory fires stands at about 100000.
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Akron
Ohio
Hammond
Ind
J. M. O’lear
Fairfield
la Grange
Ogden Avenue
Chicago
Long timeline of world events from 1610 to 1908
A compact list of historical notes from 1610 through 1908 covering colonization, battles, legal acts, revolts, political milestones, and notable deaths. Entries include the landing of Dutch immigrants, witch trials, New York paper money, battles in the Civil War era, and landmark parliamentary actions.
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America
Manhattan
New York
The Genuine Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna Article Description
The California Fig Syrup Co promotes its Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a premier product made from pure medicinal plant principles. It warns against imitations and stresses that only the genuine, manufactured by the company, delivers the beneficial effects.
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California Liy Syrup Co
Senna
California
California Fig Syrup Co
Lis Pere
Sonal
Chase Eileksok
On a Pinch relief of vacancy fills stomach ache joke
A political magnate suggests a temporary vacancy will suffice. The office seeker pleads for any position to ease his hunger, saying it will fill the vacancy in his stomach from time to time.
Willing to Help the Cause Philanthropic Person
A quotation line notes fundraising to prosecute white slavers and asks for help. A baseball magnate responds that he has sold two players and asks if a hundred dollars is enough.
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Chicago Tribune
Dean's Kidney Pills Promised To Relieve Women Suffering
An advertisement proclaims backache dizziness and nervousness from kidney trouble are curable with Dean's Kidney Pills. A Marion Ohio woman claims fifteen years of illness improved after using the first box, with full recovery after subsequent use. Sold by dealers at 50 cents a box from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Dean
Jones ‘Lutz
Prospect St
Marion
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. C
Father Skeptical as Son Plans Marriage After Education
A young man declares he will marry after finishing his education, prompting his father to warn that while schooling may end a new training begins with married life and family responsibilities.
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Humphty
Be Way of Finding Out and the Social Value of Grumbling
A colonial era essay notes that grumbling can aid social economy citing a London lodging breakfast anecdote. It contrasts John Bull frets with a maid’s complaint about a grumbler guest and ends with a pitch that Hamlins Wizard Oil eases daily injuries worldwide.
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Richard Grant White
John Bull
England
London
Speech on income tax stirs uneasy Senate colleague
Apprehensive fellow statesman senator warns that a persuasive income tax speech may not sway votes. The Chicago Tribune notes the exchange as one of the strongest arguments heard. Pettie’s Eye Salve advertised for 250 relief of tired eyes and inflammation from Howard Bros. in Buffalo NY.
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Chicago Tribune
Pettie
Howard Bros
Buffalo
Jersey cattle and breed preferences in a farm scene
A farmer shows Jerseys to a city visitor who praises their quality and weighs Cow type choices. The visitor suggests Early York as a preferred breed for personal use. Also mentions Winslow’s soothing syrup and a humorous exchange about a wife’s new flat and found letters.
Sore Eyes Cured by Cuticura Ointment
G B Halsey of Mouth of Wilson Virginia reports eye inflammation lasting two years improved after one week of Cuticura Ointment and near complete recovery in two weeks. He praises the remedy and mentions his age sixty five. The notice also cites Protestant communicants in the United States at 32 283 653.
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Lee
Tracy
THE
Paxton Toilet CO
Bobton
Mags
G. B. Halsey
Wilson
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Cutleura
Boston
United States
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