Where Doctors Failed A Salem Patient Praises Dean’s Kidney Pills
F A Sutton of Salem Oregon describes acute kidney and rheumatic pains that left him bedridden for years. He says after using Dean’s Kidney Pills he improved quickly, walked without canes after three boxes, and has had lasting relief. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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F. A. Sutton
Salem
Oregon
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
The Psychological Moment in a Royal Exchange
Priam and the adjuster remain in counsel while Cassandra interrupts to declare her warning. The burnt-out monarch gestures to the prophetess as she omits further detail. The scene underscores the power of timely utterance in perilous moments.
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Priam
Cassandra
Puck
Defiance Starch Promises Better Laundry Results
The article argues ordinary starch hides fabric beauty with heavy paste and stiffness. Defiance Starch allows thinner application due to greater strength, improving appearance and wear of clothing.
Flow of Artesian Well Estimated by Liquid Burst Test
A method to measure artesian well flow uses lowering a bottle of aniline fluid to about 500 feet then triggering a cap explosion to burst the bottle. The time for fluid to surface indicates velocity, claimed as as accurate as a weir, enabling rate calculation from pipe diameter.
Wanted an Excuse A Cold Start Joke
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quip asks how to start a cold with a punchline about whisky as the chosen remedy. The joke plays on avoidance of illness and a humorous misdirection about a spouse’s reaction.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
It Cures While You Walk Allen's Foot-Ease Advertisement
It cures hot sweaty calloused and swollen feet and relieves aching feet. Sold by all druggists price 25c trial package free. Address Allen S Olmsted Roy N Y. A humorous aphorism about a man patching his wife's clothes after she sleeps in bed.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
Roy
John
Puck
Krause's Headache Capsules Ad
Advertisement for Krause's Headache Capsules by Norman Lichty Mfg. Co. of Des Moines Iowa inviting readers to buy a box for 25 cents from their druggist.
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Krause
Norman Lichty
Lewis' Single Binder 5¢ Cigar Ad from Peoria Ill
An old advertisement notes Lewis' Single Binder cigars made from extra quality tobacco. The ad promotes the 5 cent price and identifies the dealer as Lewis' Factory in Peoria Illinois.
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Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Ill
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Pot The Gentle Aid for Teething
An old advertisement fragment touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Pot for teething pain and wind colic with a 25 cent price. It cites a Byron quote and Martial verse to attract readers. The line reads as a historical era notice.
Long buried railroad iron raised from Trinity River sands
A Houston based expedition near Liberty on the Trinity river rescues 19th century railroad material buried by silt. Workers uncover 60 tons of rails believed from the Red River Trinity Valley project and later find Magruder rails from Sabine Pass. Estimated total yield reaches about 2,500 tons with potential value near $100,000.
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Trinity River
Liberty
Houston
Tex
Col. A. M. Gentry
Texas & New Orleans
Texas & Pacific Railroad
Tom Pierce Nichols
Europe
Galveston
Nichols
Col. Gentry
W. H. Bailey
Hugh Hamilton
John G. Tod
Mr. Nichols
Magruder
Sabine Pass
Trinity
Mule Delays Erie Train In Humorous Rail Halt
A mule hitched to a rickety wagon blocked an Erie Railway crossing near Paterson for about 25 minutes as a passenger train approached. After failed efforts by the driver and crew, workers finally freed the animal with a rope and the train resumed. The incident sparked humorous commentary from onlookers aboard the train.
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Erie Railroad
Paterson
Ridgewood
New York Sun
Engine 14 a Hoodoo on Havana Central line
The Havana Central line Engine 14 is blamed for repeated mishaps including fatal wrecks and a plunge into the river. Former driver Hanson complains of the engine, saying she is hard to control and too wide for the tracks. He seeks relief from the trial for one of her misdoings through U.S. Minister Morgan.
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Havana Central Line
Hanson
el Cano
States
No. 14
United States
Morgan
N. Y. Herald
Improved Danger Signal by Great Western Railroad
The Great Western railroad in England introduces a signaling system for engines and firemen in the cab. It provides both visible and audible alerts with red danger signals and a shrill whistle, and a white signal with an electric bell to indicate safe operation.
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Great Western Railroad
England
Gasoline weed burner speeds weed control on rails
The Union Pacific uses a gasoline powered weed burner mounted on a rail car to keep dirt ballast tracks weed free. One man can operate it with a crew of three, burning 20 to 25 miles of track daily, replacing about 300 manual workers.
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Kansas City Star
Union Pacific
Not Ready for Electricity in Steam Railroads
A scientist notes electricity on steam railroads will be limited to large city terminals for now. He cites costly New York Central and Pennsylvania tests and says electric locomotives aid heavy grades and mountain divisions where water power or cheap fuel exists, boosting train weights and capacity.
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New York Central
Pennsylvania
New York City
Railway mileage in Egypt reaches 722 miles
The report notes that Egypt's railway network totals 722 miles of track. This figure reflects the extent of the railway system within the country.
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Egypt
Why She Was Thankful
A well known New York family nune of sisters gathers as the aunts urge guidance on the child. The little girl endures a chorus of advice until she cheekily declares she has always been thankful that papa married the sister he did.
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New York
Cure for Birth Skin Disease With Cuticura
A Burlington North Carolina reader recounts a severe birth skin disease on a cousin in Rockingham County. After costly failures, Cuticura remedies were used for about two months and the child recovered with smooth skin and no scars. The note, dated June 16 1905, credits lasting health to the treatment.
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Rockingham Co
W. P. Ingle
Burlington, N. C
The Mafia’s Century-Long Shadow Over Italy and Beyond
A cloaked overview credits the Mafia as the world’s most powerful secret society, tracing its roots to Sicily and its long resistance to foreign rulers. A separate note extols Defiance Starch for improving washed fabrics by providing strength without thickening.
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Naples
Westminster Dean Rejects Memorial Tablet for Herbert Spencer
The dean of Westminster refused to admit a memorial tablet dedicated to Herbert Spencer into the abbey, deeming him not orthodox in his Christian belief. The action highlights tensions over religious orthodoxy and historical commemoration.
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Westminster
Herbert Spencer
Defiance Starch for Shirts Offers Gloss or Domestic Finish
Advertises Defiance Starch for stiff collars and cuffs with gloss or domestic finish. Packaging claims 16 oz for 10 cents and urges purchase from all good grocers.
Strong Part in New Piece Sparks Sister Spotlight
Foote Lighte asks about a strong part for his sister in the new work. Miss Sue Bretter confirms she carries a heavy spear as part of the scene, adding drama and physical challenge to the production.
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Foote
Sue Bretter
Dr Klines Great Nerve Restorer Ad Offer
An advertisement for Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer claims permanent cures for fits, St. Vitus dance, and all nervous diseases. It promotes a free trial bottle and treatise, with the Philadelphia address 931 Arch St. for Dr. R H Kline.
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St. Vitus
His Wife
A brief note quotes a casual exchange about watching a baby, indicating a domestic moment and a light, informal tone. The line suggests a husband ready to take over infant care for a short period, with a playful aside from a source called Puck.
Lewis' Single Binder Cigar Ad Promises Value
Promotes Lewis' Single Binder straight 5¢ cigar and Lewis' Factory in Peoria Illinois as a thrifty choice, highlighting stinginess and value in a compact ad.
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Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Defiance Starch Promotes Safe Finish for Fine Fabrics
The piece extols Defiance Starch as chemical free and safe for fine fabrics. It claims it provides strong stiffening so half the usual amount yields a perfect finish comparable to new goods.
Woman Averages Hat Costs Leading to Odd Sum
A humorous remark notes that a woman’s $28 bonnet and her husband’s $2 hat lead to an average of $15 each, illustrating arithmetic intuition in daily life.
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