Life Was a Misery to Her in Carrollton Ky Woman Recovers
A Carrollton Kentucky woman suffering for two years from female weakness reports relief after twelve bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and six more. She returns to work at a state hospital and recommends the remedy to friends. Letters offer free advice from the Pinkham Medicine Co.
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Carrollton
Thad
Lydia E. Pinkham
4 State Hospital
Lington Tharp
6Th St
Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Fash
Nasty Colds Get Quick Relief with Papes Cold Compound
An old patent medicine ad touts Papes Cold Compound as instant relief for nasty colds. The brief note highlights rapid action and practical use for sufferers seeking fast comfort.
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief From Grippe
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast cure for colds and grippe. The formula claims to relieve nasal congestion headache fever sneezing and body stiffness after two hours with doses every two hours up to three doses. It costs only a few cents and contains no quinine.
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Pape
Hill
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Systemic Cure
A historical advertisement asserts catarrh is constitutional and requires constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and claims to act through the blood on mucous surfaces, destroying the disease foundations and boosting general health with nature’s aid. Druggists sell it. circulars free from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
Nature
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Ferret-Faced Man Works In a Rat Office
Wry aside notes a ferret-faced man who gets along with coworkers, contrasted with the joke that he works in a rat office. The remark plays on office politics and sly humor about a troublesome workplace.
Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Widely Sold in US
A 50 plus year old physician known for curing diseases practiced in a rural district and later in Buffalo New York. He marketed a tonic called Golden Medical Discovery made from field roots and barks to the public. The remedy claimed to aid stomach liver and heart and over twenty four million bottles have been sold nationwide.
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Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Pierce
Investment and Business Opportunity Ad Claims 50 Percent First Year
Ad offers a high return investment promising 50 percent in year one and doubling subsequently. It targets moderate means and urges quick action. Contact Northrup at 1204 Miller Street Dallas Texas for full information and a map of the operation. Also promotes Rogers-Burke Service bulletins for Arizona readers at $1 yearly.
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Northrup
Mrin St. Dalian
Texas
Rogers-Burke
Tucsun
Ariz
Neey
Paris Gowns Spotlight Lanvin and Worth Styles
Paris fashion focuses on construction details with Lanvin and Worth gowns highlighting long skirts slim waists and ornate trim. Lace chemise dresses capes draped evening gowns and Parisian hat trends show varied silhouettes while maintaining classic elegance across fabrics and colors.
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Paris
Worth
Evening Frocks and Hats Make Debut in New Modes
Harper's Bazar notes flowing darling frocks in ankle length and short metallic slips with copper and gold draperies, crepe de chine gowns with iridescent beads, black gold brocade belts, jade beads, and pink roses. Soft sand colored duvetyn hats pair with red ingot suits, embroidered brims introduce color near the face.
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Premet
Knack of Hitting Home Runs Over Strength
Baseball figures Buck Freeman argues that homerun power comes from hitting skill rather than brute force. He compares his 1899 Washington record with Babe Ruth, noting bat size and era differences that favored Ruth's power.
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Ruth
Freeman
Washington Club
No Hit No Run Game by Veteran Pitcher Bender
Chief Bender, former Athletics and Phillies star, now manages and pitches for the New Haven Eastern League champions. In a game against a top minor club he threw a no hit no run effort, the only baserunner reaching first on an error as Edlerbe and Gharrity misplayed a tag, leaving Bender unscored upon. Bender joined baseball’s Hall of Fame on May 12, 1910, after earlier no hit performances for Connie Mack's club.
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Chief Bender
Phillies
Bender
New Haven
Bridgeport
Baseball Hall of Fame
Connie Mack
Sind
Cleveland
Benny Leonard bars brother from corner after Benton Harbor bout
Boxing star Benny Leonard says his brother Charley must stay out of his corner after a Benton Harbor fight. He reveals Charley aided him during the bout and nearly caused a disqualification, calling Charley a bad influence in an important match.
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Sys
Benny Leonard
Benny
Charley
Benton Harbor
Chick Harley Joins Ohio State as Assistant Coach
Ohio State adds Chick Harley to the coaching staff, assisting Wilee and Rodfrantanni with the backfield and freshmen while also serving on the Scarlet and Gray board. Harley, a four letter athlete in football track baseball and basketball, was Walter Camp's All American and remains the school's first Buckeye star on Camp’s teams. He will also help coach baseball track and basketball and is a former outfielder with major and minor league interest.
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Walter Camp
Chick Varley
Ohio State University
Columbus
Buckeye
Earley
Ohio State
Wilee
Rod 'Frantann
Harley
OMO State
Camp
Cup
Winole
State
Alinois
Login Squares
Pirates Sign Yellowhorse
The Little Rock club of the Southern Association announces the sale of pitcher Moses Yellowhorse to the Pittsburgh Nationals. Yellowhorse, a nineteen year old full blood Pawnee Indian, had been a pitching sensation in the Southern Association with 21 wins and 7 losses after joining the Little Rock club last spring.
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Little Rock
Southern Association
Pittsburgh
Moses Yellowhorse
Pittsburgh Nationals
Little Rock Club
Yellowhorse
Itan
Little Thock Club
Protest on Quick Return Pitching Sparks Major League Debate
Players and fans protest the quick return delivery blamed for dangerous beanball incidents. While critics push bans, many major league pitchers still use the pitch, despite minor league bans in place for years due to serious accidents.
Gharrity's Long Ball Stumps Ellerbe on First
Washington catcher Gharrity hit a ball into the bleachers in the fourth inning as Ellerbe stood on first base, prompting questions about what counts as a home run. The play drew attention for a ruling that seemed to challenge standard homer criteria.
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Gharrity
Washington Senators
Ellerbe
Hahn to Join Wolverines Coaching Staff
Archie Hahn, former Michigan track star and two time Olympic team member, will join Michigan as a coach assisting Steve Farrell and training the football squad. Hahn, while an undergrad, ran the 100 yards in 9.45 seconds.
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Archie Hahn
Michigan
University of Michigan
Hahn
Steve Farrell
Change in Western Circuit Berths Sought
Discussion centers on next year changes in the Western association circuit. Muskogee Hutchinson and Topeka seek berths now that the organization has proven it can operate successfully.
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Muskogee
Hutchinson
Topeka
Griffith Sells Two Texans to Washington Americans
Texas league pitcher Joe Gleason and Gus Bono from Shreveport have been sold under an optional agreement to the Washington Americans. The item notes the transaction and mentions other sports and league tidbits from the period.
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Griffith
Joe Gleason
Gus Bono
Shreveport
Washington Americans
Moran Emphasizes Routine For Boxing Success
Pal Moran a Crescent City lightweight follows a strict daily schedule. He eats boiled eggs and toast at 9 a m and a large steak with trimmings at 5 p m believing regularity is essential to a boxer's success.
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Pal Moran
Crescent City Lghtweight
Tigers Acquire Third Baseman From Durham Piedmont Loop
Schley Clayton, third baseman for Durham in the Piedmont league, has been sold to the Detroit Americans. The move transfers a veteran infielder to a major league organization, signaling a front office reshuffle.
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Tigers
Schley Clayton
Durham
Detroit Americans
Welsman Poised to Shape Penn Football Season
John Welsman is set to impact Pennsylvania football this season whether he wins or loses. The New York Post notes he appears to be the type the Quaker squad has needed to strengthen the team’s sound influence.
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John Welsman
Pennsylvania
New York Post
Willie Kamm Compared to Rogers Hornsby by Coast League
Willie Kamm of the San Francisco Seals earns a high comparison to Rogers Hornsby from Coast League players as he fields brilliantly and swings hard hitting the agate with force.
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Willie Kamm
Frisco Seals
Rogers Hornsby
Kamm
Agate
Strangler Tid Lewis Prepares Winter Campaign Grappling Lemons
Tid Lewis known as the Strangler sharpens conditioning on his 600 acre Fellbrook California ranch as he gears up for the winter mat season by working with lemon groves to stay in shape.
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Tid Lewis
Fellbrook
Cal
Baseball protest over run counts at Polo Grounds
The piece notes a dispute over a run scored when a runner advanced while a fielder was out on a tag up play. Jack Kerlin argues the run should not count in a Southern league game, a protest is sustained by President Martin, and similar calls at the Polo Grounds on August 26 sparked papers to correct the score.
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Majora
Pot
Kettle Black
Jack Kerlin
Martin
Polo Grounds
Guya
New York
Cubs Buy Southpaw Pitcher Jimmie York
The Chicago Nationals acquire southpaw Jimmie York from the Chattanooga club. York has been a valued component for the Chattanooga pitching staff and joins the Nationals to bolster their rotation.
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Cubs
Jimmie York
Chattanooga
Chicago Nationals
They Should Worry About the Athletics’ Early Wins
The Athletics have already won more games this year than last season, tallying 86 in 1919 uprand era.
Dallas Prosper in Texans league earns over fifty thousand
The Dallas club in the Texans league reports summer earnings surpassing $50 000. Griff Dreams notes optimism with Clark Griffith predicting Weasthington will swing into a pennant in 1021.
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Dallas
Griff
Clark Grifith
Weasthington
Cartoon Prose Bits on Time and Buying Trends
A fragmentary cartoon captions piece ponders time equals money and consumer buying habits. It references a sentry and a blue look, with playful word play on Tek and the role of cartoons in commentary.
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Sterset Hick
Wilek
Tek
Maysnerie
Danderine Promises Stronger Hair After Use
An old advertisement touts Danderine as preventing hair loss and increasing thickness and color. It claims “a few cents” buys Minderine and promises new life and vigor after application. The text also references fingerprint impressions schemes linked to a separate London proposal, noted in a stray line.
Cutleura Toilet Trio Promises Comfort for Baby Skin
An advertisement extols Cutleura Soap and Cutleura Ointment for irritated skin and teething cheeks. It also markets Cutleura Talcum powder and Yetteurn dusting powder as part of the indispensable trio. The copy notes sun exposure and a reference to women tending babies in sunny weather.
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Cutleura
Ayko
Cutleura Talon
Bears Signature of har SETI AME in Age for Over 80 Years
Children cry for Fletcher's Castoria amid aging tale and lingering trouble about the once trusted remedy. Community voices question current delivery and availability as memories of the product persist.
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Har Seti Ame
Fletcher
Stomach Ailments Acknowledged By Popular Remedy Claim
The note lists indigestion heartburn sourness and fermentation as stomach issues caused by acidity. It promises rapid relief with a simple double dose and claims immediate reflex and correction allowing enjoyment of favorite foods with low cost and no harm. It cites MilWona as a yearly aid.
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MilWona
Remedy for coughs colds and throat troubles
A dated advertisement touts a tonic claimed to cure coughing and throat ailments. It promises relief with night cough suppression and easy morning expectoration, urging customers to buy from druggists and dealers nationwide.
Begun versus began in past tense debate
The text argues that begun is often improper for past tense of begin and began should be used. It notes authorities accept begun in some cases but recommends began for safety, and avoids saying I have began as incorrect.
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Richard Grant White
Columbus Diaputch
Front Porch Campaign Debate Sparks Grassyard Clash
Palmer Corntens sel voices opposition to a front porch campaign. He says Miranda would oppose trampling the grass in the front yard, signaling caution about public display in local politics.
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Palmer Corntenssel
Miranda
Red Beach Site Uncovers Early Tidewater Mill Discovery
Archaeologists identify a stone dam remains at Red Beach Maine near Low’s Brook and St Croix River as the probable first tidewater grist mill built by Sieur De Monts and his 1600s party, one of the era’s largest water-powered mills.
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Red Beach
Low
St. Croix
Sieur de Monts
The Autocrat Intervenes in Home Politics
A humorous exchange shows a husband and wife avoiding political talk at home. Mr Meekton jokes that their cook keeps them in line, fearing she might influence their votes to stay employed.
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Mr. Meekton
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Mildred
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American Association
Buck
Babe Ruth
Yank
InInset
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Flerbe
Chick Harley
Pirates
Catcher Gharrity
Washingtons
Wolverines
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Browns
Joplin
Jack Schenberg
Lyman Lamb
Joplir Western League Baseball Club
St. Louis Browns
Giants
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Arthur Griffin
Memphis Southern Association
New York Nationals
Allen Woodring
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al Tearney
Mack
Pal
Hornsby
Bayer
Nandy
Nayer
America
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Chen
Bochee’s Syrup
Omeo
Ali
Cascara
Tomy
la Grippe
Ita
St. Croix River
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