New Test Ordered on Thaw Mental State by Lunacy Commission
New York April 8 The lunacy commission examining Harry K Thaw will conclude its inquiry by Wednesday and report to Justice Fitzgerald. A brief public session will hear a final alienist witness, then a private mental and physical examination of Thaw.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Justice Fitzgerald
Jerome
Thaw
Delphin M. Delmas
Mr. Jerome
Delmas
Tombs
Allan McLane Hamilton
Harry Thaw
Hamilton
Stanford White
Austin Flint
Flint
Pioneer Railway Builder Stephen S. Sharpe Dies
Stephen S. Sharpe, a pioneer railroad builder, died at his home in Kansas City Kansas at age 71 from paralysis. He worked for the government on Civil War era railroad projects in Virginia and contributed to the Kansas Pacific railroad, now part of the Union Pacific system.
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Kansas City
Stephen S. Sharpe
Kan
Virginia
Kansas Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific System
Wheat Harvests and Rail Access in Western Canada
A Manitoba settler recounts homesteading from 1900 and expanding to 80 acres in 1906 with 65 acres of wheat yielding 850 bushels and 15 acres of oats yielding 355 bushels. He notes $1,037.10 from 1,755 bushels of wheat and other receipts, adding up to a net of 4,530.75. Ghosts disrupt Kirkwall with bellrope theft and trees felled at night, baffling police amid moonlit sightings and curious locals.
Blood Clarified Cure Claims For Kidney Health
An advertisement touts a home remedy to improve kidney function and blood health. It promotes a mixture of Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla to filter uric acid and restore red blood cell count, claiming relief from eruptions, rheumatism, nervous and stomach issues. It also markets Dr. Kline's Nerve Restorer and a teething syrup, with assorted quotes and dealer notes.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Emma Runtzler
State St
Schenectady
N. Y
CURED OF GRAVEL DOAN'S KIDNEY PILLS PRAISED
J D Daughtrey of Suffolk Virginia reports kidney trouble with gravel and sandy sediment passing in urine. After using Doan's Kidney Pills three years ago he has not passed a stone and regards the pills as a fine kidney tonic. He keeps 14 gravel stones as proof. Sold by dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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J. D. Daughtrey
Music Publsher
Suffolk
Doan
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Old Cannon Fight Dated At Mare Island Yard
A San Francisco contractor bought obsolete smooth bore cannons sold at Mare Island navy yard. Attempts to break them with dynamite blasting powder and even an electric drill failed. The cannons were moved to the hills near Point Richmond as efforts continued to open them. Some came from armament aboard ships that sailed in 1812.
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Mare Island Navy Yard
San Francisco
Point Richmond
Health and household reminders and patent medicine ads
A collage of advertising copy and quotations on health remedies and products. Claims include Garfield Tea for liver and kidney regulation, Hall's Catarrh Cure with a testimonial oath by Frank J. Cheney, and Hall's Family Pills for constipation. The page also features aphorisms by Publius Syrus and Ruskin.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
All Druggistas
Cutiura Remedies Cured Measles After Severe Rash
A Bakersfield California reader reports a seven year old girl contracted a severe itchy bleeding eruption after measles. After using the Cuticura Remedies for five days the child fully recovered and has remained well. The note is dated June 25 and July 20, 1906. Garfield Tea marketed as an ideal laxative for liver and kidney regulation is endorsed as pure and safe under law.
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F. Ruefenacht
Bakersfield
Cal
California Fig Syrup Co
United States
Secretary of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Man May Know Much Yet Be Nothing Quote
A quotation attributed to Dr. Parker suggests that knowledge alone does not define true understanding. The remark emphasizes humility and the limits of intellect.
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Dr. Parker
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Pioneer
Canada
Western
Kirkwall
Orkney
London Daily Mail
St. Magnus
Burgh
Bic
St. Vitus
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Ill
Emerson
Victor Hugo
Putnam
Publius Syrus
A. C. Manning
Witten
Germany
Onto
Hlall
Frank J. Cheney
A. D
An. “Gleason
Notary PosBuic
Cuthura
Joseph Parker
Louisville, Ky
USA
London
England
New York, N. Y
Castoria
Kyl
Damia
Entaur Company
TT Burray Street
New York City
Earl S. Sloan
Boston
Mass
Elkhart Carriage & Harness Mig. Co
Elkhart
Indiana
W. L. Dougla
Vaio
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
W. L. Douglas Ee
Chesebrough Mfg. CO
State Street
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