Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound testimonials run across states
Mrs ACKERMAN of Convoy Ohio reports renewed strength after eight bottles and credits the medicine with enabling her to resume farm chores. Mrs MAYER of Litchfield Connecticut shares relief from insomnia indigestion and hot flashes after using the product and endorses its benefits for women at the change of life.
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Elsie Ackerman
Ohio
Ia E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mia
Joseph Mayer,sr
Litchfield, Connecticut
Airplane Survey Plans In Alaska Cooperative Effort
A cooperative project between the United States Navy and the United States Geological Survey plans aerial mapping across portions of southeastern Alaska. The plan aims to survey terrain and collect geographic data for navigation and research purposes.
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Alaska
United States Navy
United States Geological Survey
Ignorance Driver and Honker Clash Over Back Seat
A curious quarrel between Ignorance Driver and Honker unfolds with a punchy exchange about seating choice. The comic caption hints at a domestic squabble over who rides where during a tense moment.
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Honker
Longstanding health claim from Rochester man
F Louis Loeffler of Rochester New York states he began experiencing constipation at sixteen. He says in 1884 he started Beecham’s Pills after other remedies failed and claims he has not had a sick day in forty years.
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B.F. Allen Co
Canal Street
New Yee Bay
Iag
Gee
Beecham’s
Pitts
Vanishing Art of Cape Cod Back Baskets Fades
With the death of Horatio Amos a Mashpee Pequot elder, the Cape Cod back basket crafts from white oak splints face disappearance as one of the last practitioners passes away.
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Horatio Amos
Mashpee
Cape Cod
Chorus man rejected for Rose Marie engagement at Drury Lane
Vancouver Province reports a mounted police veteran among 200 applicants for a male chorus role in the Northwest Canada set musical Rose Marie. The man, told he resembled the part, reveals he spent the last five years with the Canadian Northwest Mounted Police.
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Canadian Northwest Mounted Police
Vancouver Province
Gentle Hint Sparks Francis Irwin Ice Cream Demand
The article recounts young Francis Irwin, a film prodigy, who learned to speak up to obtain ice cream cones. His parents disciplined him and threatened a spanking, after which he remained silent until a company tour began rotating. A driver consulted directions as accompanying adults questioned the child’s actions.
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Little Francis Irwin
Little Francis
Francis
Conversational exchange hints at finances and dating
A short dialogue shows Bill asking about time with a girlfriend and Will replying he has not checked his bankbook this month. The fragment suggests financial preoccupations intersecting personal plans.
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Bill
Conquest of Contagion Taught by World War Sanitation
The article recounts the postwar sanitary push to master major diseases. It highlights hookworm and malaria control, the role of Major Ronald Ross in malaria transmission via Anopheles mosquitoes, and the global fight led by Gorgas and others to eradicate yellow fever, with Guatemala, Guayaquil, and Havana cited as key theaters in the campaign.
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National: Geographic Booty
Washington, D.C
Bagdad
Bruges
Nashville
Tenn
Osaka
Japan
Valdivia
Chile
Wellington
New Zealand
Osler
Tropics
Europe
America
Africa
William
Gorgas
Havana
Walter Reed
Cuba
General Wood
Reed
Panama
Oswaldo Cruz
Rio de Janeiro
Liceaga
Vera Cruz
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Yucatan
Guatemala
North America
Global Thunderstorms Report From London Weather Bureau
The London weather bureau estimates about 1,800 thunderstorms in progress worldwide at any minute, with 860000 lightning flashes per hour and 100 per second. Observations from 8000 stations indicate 16 million storms yearly, about 44,000 daily, per Popular Mechanics.
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London Weather Bureau
Popular
Mechanica Magazine
Water power distribution shifts across the United States
The article notes that despite 70 percent of the nation’s water power being in the west, 80 percent of developed and utilized water power currently lies east of the Rockies. It highlights the geographic imbalance in development.
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America
Western
United States
Rockies
Surprises Ahead If Results Determine Final Payouts
The remark suggests that final payments depend on results and that many people may face unexpected outcomes, hinting at broader distribution of pay and possible surprises for some involved.
Observer’s Habit of Omission in Cash Register Notices
A brief report notes that the observer often forgets to enter currency in the cash register, creating gaps in accounting records and prompting calls for stricter routine or oversight. The item highlights the need for consistent entry practices and potential corrective steps.
New Plastic Wood Claims for Furniture and Frames
A new material called plastic wood is reported to repair furniture fill cracks in wood restore picture frames and fix broken corners. The artificial wood can be worked with carpenter tools and hardens into a tough waterproof substance when exposed to air.
Two Bible Versions: Authorized 1611 and Revised 1885
The article notes two Bible versions in current use. The Authorized Version dates to 1611, while the Revised Version appeared in 1885. The Revised Version is seen as more correct, but the Authorized Version remains preferred by some readers.
Gopher Costs $2000 To Repair Damaged Irrigation Structure
A pocket gopher created a hole in an irrigation dam at Phoenix. Repairs totaled $2000 to restore the structure and prevent further damage.
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Phoenix
Thefts Betray Man as Boss Planned Reward
Max Cohen, president of M. Cohen & Brothers furriers in New York, reveals his longtime employee John Dingfelder robbed the firm for five years. Dingfelder faced robbery charges and received six months to three years. fellow worker Max Ackerman, charged as accomplice, received a similar sentence.
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New York
Max Cohen
M. ‘Cohen & Brothers, Furriers
John Dingfelder
Cohen
Dingfelder
General Sessions Court
Max Ackerman
Guarantee Terms on a Watch Purchase
A London Tit-Bits item recounts Matilda the kitchen maid agreeing to buy a watch after a hawker offers a one year guarantee for repairs. She signs the guarantee, insisting on a warranty as her young man advised.
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Wren Steps
Matilda
London
Veteran undergoes forty first operations after war injuries
New York reports Army veteran Frank Masselberger to have forty operations over seven years at Walter Reed hospital. He was severely wounded in France on September 23, 1918, with steel fragments throughout his body. Surgeons reconstructed his body, restored sight, and performed skin grafts and plastic surgery. He hopes to resume work after a few dozen more procedures.
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New York
Frank Masselberger
Wasselberger
France
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington
Hasselverger
Hasselberger
Track Talk Turns To Bank Balance In College Visit
A gossiping exchange ties a son’s college track training to concerns over finances. The speaker alleges the move into track work has worsened the parent’s bank balance.
Missing Brake Echoes in William Lake Verse
A fragmentary note references William Lake hearing a bell but lacking a brake in the scene. The lines hint at a symbolic or narrative moment with a missing brake and a bell.
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William Lake
Boss In For Forty Bucks Meet In Office
A stranger asked to see the boss and a courteous clerk replied that the boss is in about forty dollars. The clerk offered to take the visitor’s card, suggesting the boss would welcome the chance to leave the game.
Mary Cetina Struggles After Fiance Vanishes
Milwaukee woman Mary Cetina, 25, widow and mother of two, went to the police to report a missing fiancé Anton Bostyns, 23, who she says vanished after obtaining a marriage license two weeks ago. She had rented a flat at 715 Sixth Avenue and paid for it, buying an engagement and wedding ring with her own money. The couple had planned to marry this week, but he left a note saying he would rather cut off his right arm than marry her.
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Milwaukee
Mary Cetina
Frank
William
Milne—mniooidg honsia_Anton_Bostyns
Mary
Anton
Sixth Avenue
Sailor and Wife Exchange Farewell
A sailor promises to return in four years while his wife quips about not using old excuses if delays occur. The dialogue conveys a bleak yet domestic mood of separation and hope, with emphasis on commitment and the hardship of long voyages.
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Sailor
Pay Dirt Breach of Promise cases Expand in Hearings
Reporter asks if marriage is acceptable for money. Actress replies no. The column notes many more breach of promise settlements rising in court.
Man Known as Elephant Red Freed After Two Years
McAlester Oklahoma Elephant Red Kole trusted thief who allegedly stole a herd of elephants was freed as his two year term expired at the state penitentiary. The circus he worked with fell on hard times and split up its partners took shares of the animals. Kole later tried to steal back the elephants and was captured 18 miles away from their quarters and the animals were recovered.
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Dora
Dickens
David Copperfield
Fancy
McAlester
Okla
Kole
United States
Wea
Man Drowns Trying to Pass Boat on Narrow Creek Bridge
A man identified as Jerry Bass attempted to pass another vessel on a narrow creek bridge and drowned. Witnesses say the incident occurred when the passing maneuver failed and both boats collided, with Bass swept into the water. Local authorities continue to investigate.
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Jerry Bass
Quarrel Over Hen and Dog Ends in Tragedy
A quarrel over a lost hen leads to a deadly clash when Jones says he ran over Smith’s dog after Smith’s dog allegedly ate Jones’s hen. The exchange ends with Jones admitting he killed the dog, escalating the dispute.
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Jones
Man
Smith
Mnemonics note at New York dinner inspires quip
Representative La Gardin jokes about memory at a New York dinner. The remark compares mnemonics to memory faults, referencing the old lady who forgets names and faces. An advertisement promotes Cuthura Talcum Powder as part of the Cuticura Toilet Trio for skin care and scent.
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la Gardin
New York
Rotor Yacht’s Trial Trip At Potsdam Exhibition
The world’s first rotor yacht featured at the Potsdam aquatic sports exhibition in Germany. It made daily trial runs on Templin Lake and performed satisfactorily.
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Potsdam
Germany
Templin Lake
Needs Lots of Repair
The exchange features a terse car repair scene with a shop dialogue about the vehicle’s value and the seller boasting of repeatedly getting more than expected from the worn little car.
Dog to Die for Chewing U S Flags Over Graves
Stamford Connecticut. Arnold Kurth dog warden holds a mongrel in kennels after repeated flag desecrations at Woodland cemetery. The dog was captured after chewing a flag over a soldier grave and will be killed.
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U. S
Stamford
Conn
Arnold Kurth
Woodland Cemetery
The Proper Care of Husbands Humorous Exchange
A London Passing Show gag jokes about a husband who insists on carrying a latch key to flaunt his independence, but the key fails to fit the door and the scene hinges on the comic embarrassment.
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London
A Bald Affair Barbers Ball Sparks Curious Quote
A fragment from a tavern or club notice describes a social gathering with cryptic remarks about a party turning odd as a guest is accused of “herpicide” and the narrator exits saying the event grew too odd for comfort. The quirky wording suggests a local flavor of 19th century social life.
Terrible This Bill Hag Fishing on the Brain
A fragmented exchange includes mockery of Bill Hag fishing imagery and a quip about a brain reel. No clear event or人物 context is provided beyond the odd dialogue snippet.
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Bill
Fingerprint challenge faced in Richmond jewelry store robbery case
Richmond Virginia. William A. Toler a Bertillon expert of the local police department explains that fingerprinting William Heath a Negro with six fingers on each hand presents no workable method for such cases. Heath was arrested on a charge of robbing a local jewelry store where he worked as porter.
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Richmond
William A. Toler
William Heath
Porter
Toler
Nose Mole Question Sparks Odd Medical Banter
A conversation jokingly imagines drastic cures for a facial mole. The speakers discuss hitting the mole with a hammer, using poison, and finally clarify the mole is on the end of a nose, prompting caution about unsafe remedies.
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Black
Driver loses control near Montpelier in bee buzz collision
William Mix of Fort Wayne struck by a bee buzzing his head while driving near Montpelier. He lost control, the auto wrecked after hitting a culvert. No further injuries reported.
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Montpelier
Ind
William Mix
Fort Wayne
Wreck Kills Twelve Tours France
Twelve people were killed and several injured when an express train from Le Mans to Tours derailed near St. Antoine station.
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Tours
France
le Mans
St. Antoine
Rain boosts linen trade in Belfast bustling center
Belfast Ireland enjoys a climate ideal for flax growth and linen manufacture making it the world center of the linen trade. The region experiences about 230 rainy days a year supporting textile output and trade.
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Belfast
Ireland
Beggar and Angier Share a Narrow Day in Town
A brief street scene shows a beggar asking for change and Angier returning from a trip admitting he has had no food either. The two exchange a terse, sympathetic moment as they struggle in a sunlit street.
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Angier
Trip
Social Position Assured in First Family Tie
Eve worries expulsion will hurt their social standing but Adam reassures that nothing can prevent them from heading the list of the first families. The exchange signals a rise in social prominence and a playful tone about status.
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Eve
Adam
Exchange Without Moving a Muscle Card Handed
A brief interaction describes a person handing over a card with no visible movement or eye motion observed. The line emphasizes stillness and a silent exchange in a moment of tension or significance.
Antique Lace Earns Compliment From Visitor
A conversational vignette shows a sprightly spinster describing her lace over fifty years old while a bored visitor admires it and asks if she made it herself, noting its beauty and value.
Isle of Wight Council Appeals Over Coast Bird Loss
The Isle of Wight county council has appealed to the British board of trade to halt the loss of coastal bird life caused by oil discharged from vessels.
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Isle of Wight County
The Difference Laura I Am to Be Married
Nora jokes about accepting a proposal while noting Laura once detested men. The line from London Answers shows comic banter over a marriage plan and mixed feelings about suitors.
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Laura
Nora
A Politician’s Handshake Shifts With Time
A political figure alternates between public greetings and private moments as observers note how day-to-day interactions change with context and schedule. The piece explores public image versus personal accessibility across campaigning and governance.
London Woman Sues Display Dog Owner Over Bite
A London woman bitten while viewing window gowns sued the store and the dog owner and were ordered to pay costs of the suit.
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London
Olson Rugs Offer Trade-In Deals with Free Book
Olson Rugs markets a trade-in plan exchanging old rugs carpets and clothing for new wool rugs made in Chicago mills. Customers receive a free color book titled Rugs and Home Deco rating and a trial period with shipping paid, claiming up to 50 percent savings and fast delivery within two to eight days.
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Olson
Chicago
Orson Rug Co
Dept
Laflin St
Fred
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Jerome K. Jerome
Harper’s Magazine
Philip B. Hawk
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North Ashland Ave
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Kansas City Star
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