Winter Weakness and a Blood Tonic Cure
In winter the air in closed rooms lacks oxygen and strenuous activity declines. The system becomes overloaded with poisonous matter, and a remedy like Dr Williams Pink Pills purifies and strengthens the blood. Mrs Clara Wilde of Detroit testifies they restored strength and appetite after six boxes, with lasting vitality and no stimulants, available at any drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams
Mra
Clara Lt. Wilde
Farnsworth Avenue
Detroit
Mich
Quotations on virtue and character from various authors
A compiled passage of aphorisms and maxims about glory fortune courage habit education and speech from authors including Thackeray Napoleon Richter George D. Tripp and Marcus Aurelius An emphasis on inner virtue and thoughtful action rather than pursuit of praise or reckless risk, with reflections on life and humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Richter
George D. Tripp
Gibbon
Marcus Aurelius
George Eliot
Stars Guide Becker to Declinations
In a playful exchange, Knicker jokes about reading answers in the stars while Becker notes a declination observed in the sky, as reported by the New York Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becker
N. Y
Growth in British Motor Car Production Jolts Industry
Thirteen thousand motor cars were built in Great Britain last year marking an phenomenal rise over the previous year. The significant expansion signals strong demand and a booming automotive sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Over Sea Habit and Postum Help Win Health
A German descent woman describes coffee harming her heart and nerves, then credits quitting coffee and drinking Postum Food Coffee with full recovery from nervousness heart trouble and asthma. The letter promotes Postum from Battle Creek Michigan and mentions the book The Road to Wellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Jennie Morris Receives Her Second Valentine
In a village where she long reigned as the belle Jennie Morris, now aging and solitary, receives a long awaited letter that rekindles memories of her youthful engagement to Henry Fraser. A chance knock at the door delivers him, and she finds herself embraced as his affianced bride once more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Morris
Jane Morris
Henry Fraser
Valentine
Lucy Edwards
Henry
Calentias
Jennie
Washington and Franklin as symbols of service and progress
A quotation by John Quincy Adams extols Washington as a nation‑defending swordsman whose blade is drawn only for country and Franklin as the thunderbolt maker of ideas and tools. The passage links lasting associations to the two founders and their legacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Franklin
John Quincy Adams
On Cupid’s Mor To Tell Their Love By Phone
A nostalgic verse recalls youths singing beneath a lattice and courting in old days, contrasting with modern times where the speaker would simply call to declare true love. The tone blends sentiment with a touch of humor about seeking direct connection by telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cupid’s Mor
Comic Valentines Arrive From Mrs Stubb and Family
February 14 report shows Mr Stubb and Maria exchange lines about 14 envelopes delivered by a letter man. The notes reveal the envelopes contain comic valentines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stubb
John
Maria
The Bashful Man's Valentine in Verse
A playful poem about a bashful suitor who vows devotion yet laments that his heartfelt message never reaches its beloved by mail. The speaker blends flirtation with frustration as courage wanes.
Gladstone's Tribute Refers to Washington Purity Remark
A quotation attributes high praise to Washington as the purest figure in human history, cited as part of Gladstone's tribute. The line underscores a historical propaganda tone praising U.S. leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Washington
W. HE. Gladstone
Coldest Weather Grips Minnesota And Northwest
Minneapolis and Superior report record cold with temperatures near 17 below zero in Minnesota and 25 to 28 below in Superior. Milwaukee, Green Bay, Madison, and La Crosse also show subzero readings as officials warn of continued frigid conditions before a warmup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minne
Minnesota
Northwest
Weather Bureau
United States
Soo
Duluth
Devils Lake
Minnedosa
Min
Canadian Northwest
Superior
Wis
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Green Bay
Jia Crosse
Madison
Countess Boni de Castellane Seeks Divorce in Paris Court
Paris reports Countess Boni de Castellane formerly Anna Gould filed for divorce Monday. Judge Henry Ditte attempted conciliation but the countess refused to resume relations as reconciliation efforts failed. Custody is undetermined though children stay with the mother. divorce under French law is lengthy with possible further developments before trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Boni de Castellane
Anna Gould
Henry Ditte
Court of First Instance
Ditte
Count de Castellane
Resignation Requested for St Louis Chief Kiely
The board of police commissioners asked Chief Kiely to resign, but he refused and demanded a trial. Pending the case, Night Chief Gallapsy acts and Lieut Wilson serves as acting night chief. Kiely has a 30 year tenure with the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Kiely
Board of Police Commissioners
Police Board
Gallapsy
Lieut
Wilson
Police Department
Fire destroys part of Onomea sugar mill in Hawaii
A blaze at the Onomea sugar plantation mill on Hawaii island partially destroyed the facility. Fire officials report fifteen thousand bags of sugar lost and total damage near one hundred thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Onomea
Island of
Hawaii
Explosion at Polish Home Kills Three Men
A bomb exploded in a house in Sosnovice Russian Poland on February 6 killing three men and seriously wounding two. The Polish homeowner Sigmund was loading the bomb when the blast happened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sosnovice
Russian
Poland
Sigmund
Hotel Astoria Fire Destroys Asbury Park Beachfront
A blaze in Asbury Park New Jersey on Monday gutted the Hotel Astoria and several adjacent beachfront buildings. The fire caused about $50,000 in losses and left extensive damage along the shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Park
N. J
Astoria
Windy City Rivalry Tale In New York Satire
A Chicago man boasted about windy streets in New York City but is struck speechless by a dramatic gust near the Iron Building and later at Battery Park. He concedes Chicago may boast, yet the narrator mocks city reputations with a humorous moral about windiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Lake Front
Vic
Mlatiron
City Hall Park
Tie
Dearborn Street
Battery Park
Aquarium
Bay
Cure for terrible sores credited to Cuticura in 1905
Mrs Egbert Sheldon of Woodville Connecticut writes that a year and a half old son suffered from persistent facial sores spreading to his body. After two months of Cuticura Soap and Ointment the sores vanished and the child recovered fully, with no recurrences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egbert Sheldon
Woodville, Conn
Cure a Cold with Laxartva Bromo Quinine Tablets
Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. E W Gnove signs each box. Uncle Eben and a curious fact quoted from the Washington Star. Woolford's Bonitary Lotion promises an itch cure in 80 minutes. Sold by Druggists and by mail from Dr Petchon Crawfordsville Ind. $1. No man approaches a now entity as prominent woman's husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.W. Gnove
Washington Star
Woolford
Petchon
Crawfordsville
Ind
Guaranteed Cure for Piles Ends in 14 Days Offer
Advertisement claims a 14 day money back guarantee on Pazo Ointment for piles with itching bleeding and protruding symptoms. Also promotes Piso’s Cure for Consumption as infallible. Includes a dated testimonial from Ocean Grove New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Samuel
Ocean Grove
N. J
Bargain Seed Catalogue From Salter Seed Co
Northern Grown Pedigree Seeds offer a special catalogue Balzew's Bargain Belt Book with bargain seed prices. Free seed to grow 5 tons of grass if you remit promptly. Includes CosmOs flower package and a promotional notice from John A Salter Seed Co Lock Drawer K La Crosse Wis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balzew
John A. Salter Seed Co
Lock Drawer K
la Crosse
Wis
Nickel Plate passenger service highlights and contacts
The Nickel Plate Road offers courteous service for all travelers with colored porters in uniform, Pullman sleepers on all trains, and an excellent dining service. Tickets and reservations can be arranged via the La Salle Street Chicago station with General Agent Calahan at 161 Adams Street, Chicago. The message ends with a reflective note about youth and the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plate Road
Pullman
Nickel Pinte Road
la Salle St
Chicago
Calahan
Adams Bt
Round Trip Rates Highlight Train Offer on Southern Lines
On specified dates limited 21 day tickets to many Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis routes across Tennessee North Alabama and Georgia are advertised with very low rates and liberal stop overs. Chicago departures offer 25 percent off the one way fare. Contact Briard I Hill for details at Marquette Building Chicago. Remorse is noted as more popular than self denial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Chattanooga
St. Louisa Ry
Tennessee
North Alabma
Georgia
South
Chicago
Briard I. Hill
N. P
N.C
St. L. Ry
Marquette Bldg
Chicago, DI
Robbery Perceived During Service Upsets Congregation
In a local church incident a disruption caused by continuous coughing during services sparked debate about lost benefits of attendance. The ad promotes Anti-Gripine claiming a cure as a medical patent from W. Diemer M D Springfield Missouri and notes a variety of plugs including horses hats and men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Diemer
Springfield
Lost 72 Pounds Through Kidney Pills Testimony
Dr. Melvin M Page of Page Optical Co Erie Pa recounts severe kidney trouble after drinking in New York in 1805. He describes weight loss from 104 to 122 pounds, eye and fatigue symptoms, then notes rapid improvement after using Douws Kidney Pills. He claims recovery and steady weight at 188 pounds since 1806. Sold by all dealers for 60 cents a box Toster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin M. Page
Page Optical Co
Erie
New York
Douws
Toster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Nervous Women Fueled by Lydia E Pinkham’s Compound
A 19th century advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a cure for nervous prostration and related symptoms in women. Mrs M B Shotwell of Brooklyn testifies to relief after ineffective medical care, claiming renewed health and youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia
Minkham
Mra. M. BE. Shotwell
Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn
N. C
Pinkham
Lydia J. Pinkham
Lang
Lydia B. Pinkhans
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Vlnay, Jr
Thackeray
THE
Good Samaritan
Countess
Bill
de Castallane
Colorado
Patterson
Santo Domingo
Oregon, Wis
Anne
Christ Sorenson
Chicago & Northwestern
Cutiura
Sinners’ Club
Atchison Ilobe
Uncle
Gray
Atnil
York City
le Roy
Aspete
Landa and
Waddings
Oklahoma Canning Company
Oklahoma City
Particulara Om
Shuenberger
Owinds & CO
Deusborn Street
Chicega
Arkansas
Ries
Ooh
SOU Taban Land CO
Bitte Kock
Ark
Dotally
Ob Citzgerald & CO
Box HK
Unis Elas
Driggiata Sumption
California Fig Syrup Co
Louisville
Putnam
Monroe Bal CO
Udisariin
Nisscurl
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