Leipsic Fair Attendance Grows Despite Regional Slowdown
At the Leipsic fall fair of 1906 nine thousand eight hundred eighty six buyers attended, up from nine thousand one hundred five in 1905 and seven thousand five hundred thirty four in 1903, a gain over thirty one percent in three years. Sellers numbered three thousand two hundred seventy five, versus three thousand one hundred one in 1905, with exhibitors from Germany at two thousand nine hundred sixty one and other nations including Austria Hungary France Great Britain Netherlands Sweden Belgium Denmark Italy and the United States also represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Latin America
Asia
Europe
German Empire
Austria-Hungary
France
Great Britain
Netherlands
Switzerland
Italy
Belgium
Denmark
Sweden
Dress to Kill War Paint Line Echoes From Baltimore American
A Baltimore American quote pair comments on a woman's attire. One speaker says she looks ready, likening her to a Sioux in war paint, and another retorts she is dressed to kill. The exchange blends flirtation with sharp banter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Debility cured by Williams Pink Pills for Women
Sufferer Miss Lula M. Metzger of Watertown New York endured over a year of general debility caused by overstudy and digestive disturbance. After medicines failed, Dr Williams Pink Pills restored her energy and health by increasing red blood. Pills sold by druggists 60 cents a box six boxes 2.50. Free diet book offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula M. Metzger
Mill Street
Watertown
N.Y
Dr. Williams
M Mother
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
Uniform Divorce Bill Adopted By National Congress
Philadelphia reports the National Congress on Uniform Divorce Laws adopted about one third of the proposed bill. It includes seven annulment causes and six for absolute divorce. Delegates from 27 states and D C attended with Protestant denominations and Bishop Shanley. Governor Pennypacker presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
National Congress On
Washington
District of Columbia
Shanley
North Dakota
Gov. Pennypacker
Walter George Smith
Pennsylvania
Pennypacker
Seneca Taylor
St. Louis
C. LaRue Munson
Williamsport
Munson
Ernest Merten
Wisconsin
Frank H. Kerr
Ohio
Rachel Siegel
Utah
Labor Federation in Session Opens Twenty-Sixth AFL Convention
Minneapolis a nov 13 opening session featured the exhaustive annual report of President Samuel Gompers stressing unionism in politics and a push for American labor on the Panama Canal. Secretary Morrison reported strong finances and record membership, noting $219,540.04 spent, including $52,619.12 for the International Typographical union strike. Treasury stood at $111,549.06. There were 887 strikes involving 91,530 workers, 68,812 benefited and 11,183 not benefited, with total strike costs of $3,982,85.66.
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Minneapolis
Minn
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gampers
Panama Canal
Frank Morrison
International Typographical Union
Timme
Joliet Offers Abundant Work In Fast-Growing Mills
Joliet, Illinois, a 45 000 population manufacturing hub, offers steady work in over 100 industries employing 14 000 workers. Major plants like American Refractories, American Steel & Wire, Western Car & Foundry, Joliet Malleable Iron, and Joliet steel works expand hiring. The city touts low living costs, proximity to Chicago, and strong infrastructure including drains, power, rail, and education. Residents are urged to contact the Citizens Alliance of Joliet for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Illinois
United States
Chicago
American Refractories Co
Pittsburg
American Steel & Wire Co
Western Car & Foundry Co
Citizens Alliance of
Head Size Myths Sparked by Aberdeen Professors
A 19th century assertion claims average adult head circumference ranges from 18 to 22 inches with hat sizes from 6 to 8. It alleges men with 634 or smaller heads cannot be powerful, and that 19 to 20 inch heads are weak, while women should avoid marrying men under 20 inches. It also links sub 19 inch heads to mental deficiency and sub 18 inch heads to idiocy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Allcock's Plaster Endorsed For Back Pain Relief
Marion Harland cites pages 103 and 445 of He's Daughters for strong back support. The plaster is praised as a comforter that simulates a warm hand and offers tonic qualities, to be worn over discomfort for days, renewing as needed to aid a heavy small of the back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Harland
America
Counterfeit Claims Prompt Cited Kissed Women Adage
The fragment cites a quirky claim about women kissing being tied to counterfeiting, followed by an ad for Lewis' Single Binder cigars priced at 5c and 10c for cigars, noting Peoria Illinois as the source. It ends with a proverb about a wise man choosing truth or silence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Ill
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertisement
A dated note describes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup marketed for teething children. It asserts relief for gum soreness wind colic and general discomfort, noting its use to aid soothing and calm babies.
Sunshine Returns as Clouds Break Across Region
After a string of overcast days, clear skies brighten the region with sunshine. Forecasters expect improving conditions for outdoor activities as temperatures rise modestly, bringing mild relief to residents and businesses longing for sunny weather.
Putnam Faceless Dyes Advertises Bright Fast Colors
A vintage ad promises fruit acids won’t stain foods dyed with Putnam Faceless Dyes and that the colors stay bright. The copy notes reactions to jokes and mentions Lewis' Single Binder straight 5e cigar made of rich mellow tobacco.
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Putnam
Lewis
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Ill
World's Gold Production Through The Ages
Over 500 years, more than twelve billion dollars of gold is estimated to have been mined. About half is unaccounted for today. The United States is believed to hold between 1.25 and 1.5 billion dollars in gold reserves.
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United States
Superb Service and Scenic Route to Niagara Falls and Beyond
Advertisement outlines a Grand Trunk Railway route from Chicago to Montreal and Niagara Falls with double track service. Highlights travel through Muskoka Kawartha Lakes Georgian Bay Temiskaming St Lawrence River and Rapids Thousand Islands Algonquin White Mountains and Atlantic coast resorts. Requests for tourist pamphlets directed to Geo W Vaux at 135 Adams St Chicago.
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Niagara Falls
Muskoka
Kawartha Lakes
Georgian Bay
Temegami
St. Lawrence River
Rapids
Thousand Islands
Algonquin National Park
White Mountains
Atlantic Sea Coast
Grand Trunk Railway System
Chicago
Montreal
N. Y
Geo. W. Vaux, A. G. P
T. A
Adams St
Odd hymn tune jolt at Alabama church service
North visitors at a colored Alabama church amused by a preacher who labeled John I as "John with one eye" and John II as "John with two eyes" during sermon. When the hymn "Purge Me with Hyssop" began, the choir panicked seeking a fitting tune. The lead chorister then asked for a different garb from Brother Johnsing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Alabama
John I
John II
John
Hyssop
Brother Johnsing
India Teas Exports Reach 214 Million Pounds in 1906
The total tea exports from India for the year ending April 26, 1906, amounted to 214,198,943 pounds valued at 29,294,936 dollars. UK received 166,604,000 pounds, Canada 15,019,000 pounds, Russia 9,991,000 pounds, Australia 7,746 pounds, Turkey and Asia 3,464 pounds, the United States 2,185,000 pounds, Persia 1,091,000 pounds, and others 8,084,000 pounds. All countries except the United States and Persia bought more than in 1905. US trade fell 9.7 percent and Persia 65.5 percent.
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India
United Kingdom
Canada
Russia
Australia
Turkey
Asia
United States
Persia
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Estine
Wee Naan
Oronto Ca
National Congress
Labor Federation
the Centaur Company
Burray Street
New
Sloan
Earl S.sloan
Boston
Mass
Ely
Catarr
By Waterall
Fly Brothers
Warren Street
New York
California Fig Syrup Co
Youngs
NAVY
Post Office
American Mines Investment Company
Canon City
Colorado
Ee Notion Company
Detroit
Mic
A. N. KA
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