Health tonic touted for nervous strain in railroad work
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for overstrained nerves, digestive issues, and fatigue among railroad workers. It claims improved strength, blood purification, appetite, and sleep, citing a Eureka Springs testimonial and offering medical adviser by mail for 21 one-cent stamps.
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Dr Pierce
Golden
G Fapplewell
Eureka Springs
Arkin
Pierce
Sree
R. V Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
Syracuse Sees Record Turnout at Christian Endeavor State Meet
Syracuse hosts the 16th annual state convention of Christian Endeavor with large delegations from New York City Rochester Utica. The event runs through Thursday with notable speakers including Rev R A Torrey Rev Dr J Wilbur Chapman Rev Dr P Gifford and Rev Edward Forrest Hallenbeck.
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Syracuse
N. Y
ChristianEndeavorers
New York City
Rochester
Affalo
Utica
R A . Torrey
Chicago Biblical Institute
J Wilbur Chapman
New York
P Gifford
Buffalo
Edward Forrest Hallenbeck
Albany
New York Flower Show Opens at Madison Square Garden
The New York Florista Club opened its annual exhibition at Madison Square Garden. The show features a vast array of blossoms including carnations roses and orchids with top specimens from Hudson River estates New Jersey Long Island Baltimore Washington and southern cities on display.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Florista Club
Hudson
New Jersey
Long Island
Baltimore
Washington
California Miners Convene Tenth Annual Meeting
California Miners' Association opened its tenth annual meeting in San Francisco with delegates from California and Nevada. President E C Voorheis led proceedings and Edward H Benjamin served as secretary. The convention plans to petition Congress to create a department of mines and mining.
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San Franisco
Cal
California Miners’ Association
California
Nevada
E. C Voorheis
Edward H. Benjamin
Congress
Department of Mines and Mining
Irving Engagement Opens at Knickerbocker Theatre
Interest runs high as Sir Henry Irving begins a Knickerbocker Theatre engagement tonight with King Charles I The Merchant of Venice and Louis XI listed as opening productions in Irving's schedule at Irving's New York appearance.
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New York
Sir Henry Irving
Knickerbocker Theatre
Henry
Charles I
Louis XI
Miss Eastwick on Trial in Forgery Case
Marie Josephine Eastwick of Philadelphia stands trial in London Ontario for forging a railway certificate valued at 600000 dollars. Counsel signals insanity as a potential defense. The accused appeared pale in court, accompanied by her father.
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London
Marie Josephine Eastwick
Philadelphia
Balfley Day
Achured
Harty
Jackson's Holiday Carnival Opens In Jackson Tenn
After weeks of preparation the Elks carnival begins with great fanfare. City gears up to entertain about 100000 visitors during the week. The coronation of the queen and the floral pageant are highlighted events, with arrangements described as magnificent.
Electric Bitters Restores Ailing Chrakee Town Man
An attack on C. F Colter nearly proved fatal through kidney injury and back pain. Propped by cash I, he could not stoop. Electric Bitters cured his ailment, restoring health, purifying blood, and easing kidney trouble. 60 cents at Clendenin's drug store.
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C. F Colter
Chrakee Town
Clendenin
3D Avenue
Heated special election to fill Mississippi House seat
Attala Mississippi October 21 special election in progress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of T. P. Guyton. The contest is one of the most heated seen in this section in recent years.
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Attala
Miss
Mississippi
House of Representatives
T. P. Guyton
New Grain Rates Set Between Chicago and New York
Traffic officials set new grain rates effective between Chicago and New York. Domestic rate rises to 17 1/2 cents per hundred pounds and export to 16 cents, up from 2 1/2 and 1 cent respectively.
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Chicago
New York
WILLARD'S TOUR OPENS IN MONTREAL
English actor Ed Willard begins his American tour in Montreal presenting Louis Parke's new play The Cardinal. Willard stars as Giovanni de Medici, son of Lorenzo, who schemes against the pope, with many historical figures appearing in the action.
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Montreal
Willard
Atlantic
Louis Parke
Giovanni de M
Lorenzo
Pope
Leo
Electrical Workers Convene in St Louis For Annual Session
The Brotherhood of Electrical Workers opened its annual convention in St Louis with delegates from across the United States and the Canal Zone. The session runs through the week, focusing on substantial craft matters and actions.
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St Louis
Brotherhood of M +trical Workers
United States
Canal
Pan American Congress Opens in Mexico City
In Mexico City the Pan American Congress prepares to open with an inaugural session in the national palace hall. President Diaz will deliver the opening address and representatives from the American republics will respond briefly.
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City of
Mexico
National Palace
Diaz
Kansas City horse show opens amid beauty and prize entries
Kansas City opens the annual horse show with entries from famous stables. The event features sixty six entries including prancing tandems and four in hands with prize winning quincy from noted stables expected to exhibit.
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Kansas
Kansas City
Memphis Fall Trotting Meet Opens With Five Stakes
Memphis Tennessee October 21 Special The fall meeting of the Memphis Trotting and Driving Association began under favorable conditions. The five day meet features five stake events of 3000 each with many horses from the northern and eastern circuits in attendance. The city is crowded with horsemen and visitors.
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Memphis Tenn
Memphis Trotting and Driving Association
Trafalgar Day Celebrated Across England in Tradition
Trafalgar Day was observed nationwide with the usual ceremonies. Trafalgar Square was brightly decorated with wreaths and flags, while crowds gathered to mark the event.
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London
England
Nelaeae Coima
Trafalgar Square
Dr King’s New Discovery Proves Quick Croup Relief
Mia JC Snider of Crittenden Kentucky says her baby nearly strangled by croup before a doctor arrived, then Dr King’s New Discovery gave rapid relief and cured the illness. She reports personal cures for bronchial trouble and recommends keeping the remedy at home. Trial bottles free at Clendenin’s drug store on 3rd Avenue.
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Croup
Mia
JC. Snider
Crittenden
Dr. King
Clendenin
3D Ave
Dark memories of women and girls in early coal mines
A 19th century Royal Commission report described girls aged ten to eighteen toiling naked to the waist in Yorkshires pits. They wore only trousers as they hauled coal attached to a belt and chain, with miners present in nude workspaces. The scene provoked moral outrage and questions about religion among workers.
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Royal Commission
Yorkshire
Christ
Jesus
Adam
Free medical care offer from British Doctors in Rock Island
A British Medical Institute branch in Rock Island Ill offers three months of free medical services to all invalids who call before October 30. Services include consultation examination and minor surgeries with no charges, except medicines. Office hours 9 am to 8 pm with Sundays closed.
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3Rd Ave
Rock Island
British Medical Institute
Riunday
Tuesaday
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