Woman cured by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Milwaukee vice president details a life changing cure after years of infertility and describes improved health and a successful birth following three and a half months of use. The letter is followed by a Kentucky feud report of a shooting in Hazel Green with Stamper and Lacy exchanging fire and unconfirmed arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Glover
Milwaukee, Wis
Business Woman’s Association
Lydia E. Pinkham
Leannet
Lydia EK
Pinkham
LC Ghoven
Olfirese St
Milwaukee
Wis
Precedent Argument in Hog Theft Case
At a justice of the peace court a man was tried for stealing hogs. His lawyer argued the defendant merely lent the pigs to the thief, citing a Supreme Court decision about a gelded stallion. The judge, citing Webster, ruled that no pig is a horse and prepared to rule on appeal, invoking a Noah’s reference from Kansas City Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Odd Noaha
Kansas City Journal
Making a Will Advice from a Lawyer
A brief caution urges consulting a lawyer to draft a will and avoiding legal jargon. The piece notes the difficulty of wills and cites a historical example of Lord Chancellor of England, whose informal, handwritten will caused lengthy legal disputes after his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fewelsony
Sears
Slaby Demonstrates Earth Subsurface Conduction of Waves
Slaby and Professor Slaby conduct exhaustive experiments showing the earth's subface as a conductor for Hertzian waves. They build an anti-Tedaic earth and shield a laboratory floor to negate external influence, testing waves across a door to verify theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fessor Slaby
Ble
Roman Buries Three Wives Then Marries Fourth in Lancashire
A man named Roman, known for burying three wives, takes a new wife to a Sunday walk to the cemetery in Lancashire. They visit the grave where the three former wives rest. The new wife reads the inscription with interest and the customary biblical line appears, described with ironic tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Himeself
Lancashire
Remy Londen Standard
Stockholder Questions Splitting Dividends and Costs
A stockholder ponders how the company can pay handsome dividends while claiming it must reduce expenses. A friend suggests the public may view dividend funding as extravagant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Econes
Comet Bar eilv Now Visible Near Alpha Crum
The newly discovered Bar eilv comet has brightened to fourth magnitude and can be seen with the naked eye. It appears as a diffuse patch about one to two degrees southeast of the bright star Alpha Crum, providing a striking nighttime sight for observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bareilv
A Glimpse of Washington Business Charms
A playful Chicago Post quip notes George Washington as a possible founder of modern business flair while observing he was not a strong entrepreneur. The remark blends humor about early leadership with a nod to economic savvy in a light historical aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poe
George Wash Theton
Chicago Post
Every Walk in Life
AL AL Boyer a farmer living three and Roohano miles from Trenton Missouri describes severe cold settling in his kidneys and back. After failing with other remedies he uses Deans Kidney Pills and experiences gradual relief until the back ache stops. Sold by all dealers or by mail Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL AL Boyer
Trenton
Sayes
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Half of manufactures go to Europe for old industry
A note on a young nation showing that half of its manufacturing capacity is directed to Europe where the mature sector dominates as the chief industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Cascara Bark Worth More Than Gold Ore In Oregon Trade
Cascara bark prices have surged from fractions of a cent to around 14 cents, turning Corvallis into a shipping hub for ten carloads or more. Dealers send bark to Hamburg London the East and San Francisco as Salem for six tons at 4 cents gains to $250 per ton. Story notes buyers from many regions, anecdotes of sales, and claims of medicinal use expanding in pharmacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corvallis
Hamburg
Germany
London
San Francisco
Salem
Big Elk
Corvalis
Charles Overlander
Dalaba
Toledo
Elk City
Nestucca
Portland Oresonian
Speed and Records Highlight Boston Bicycle Race
The article notes Bubby Walthour won a 15 mile race in 18 11 with 5 and 10 mile splits of 6 30 2 5 and 12 in 2 5. George Leander and Basil de Guichard also set fast marks. It discusses middle distance pacing dangers, pacemakers, and safety gear for pace following and motor pacers amid past fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Bubby Walthour
George Leander
Congress Cycling Club
Chicago
Basil de Guichard
Walthour
de Guichard
Pittsburg
Leander
Charles Tiver Park
Major Taylor
Garfield
Johnny Nelson
Harry Elkes
Jimmy Michael
Ills Easiest to Bear Are Others, Says Post
In a dialog the philosopher argues that the easiest to bear ills are those of other people, while a friend suggests the real pain lies in the imagined, contrasting view cited from the Chicago Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Post
Forests Turned Into Books
A statistician estimates that nine popular novels used 2,000,000 pounds of paper for 1,600,000 copies sold. With each spruce tree yielding about 500 pounds of paper, the production of these books is said to have destroyed about 4,000 trees.
Building a Tunnel Behind Niagara Falls Opens New Frontiers
Philadelphia Record reports on a 160 foot shaft sunk at the Niagara shore to create a tunnel outlet behind the Horseshoe Fall. The project aims to drive a lateral tunnel 15 feet, with the outer end 30 feet from the water, revealing unknown conditions and testing theories of air compression and spray effects behind the curtain of water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara
Great Upper Lakes
Toronto and Niagara Power Company
Philadelphia Record
Transfer and Dedication of Solomon's Temple Ark
Solomon gathers elders and Israel to move the ark to the temple in Jerusalem amid sacrifices. Priests lift the ark into the oracle, the cloud fills the house, and Solomon and Israel dedicate the temple with 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
Israel
Jerusalem
David
Zion
Ethanim
Congregation of Israel
Moses
Horeb
Egypt
City of David
Beware of cheap baking powders sold by peddlers
Local warnings caution housekeepers about low priced baking powders sold door to door or by order. Alum powders are common and harmful, with reports of dangerous contents like sulphuric acid and lead salts. Health authorities long condemned alum use, urging shoppers to buy reputable cream of tartar brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Congress
District of Columbia
S. W. Johnson
Yale College
Is Kerosene a Barometer The Oil Price Rise and Rockefeller
The Baltimore Sun comments that rising oil prices will add about 11 million dollars to John D. Rockefeller's income this year. It notes Rockefeller expressed a desire to lecture publicly about his personal religious experience, suggesting such wealth could affect public faith among the non‑invested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John LD. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
Rockefeller
Cleveland
Baltimore Sun
Why He Was Sad
A minister consoles an old man on a train after recalling sorrowful memories. The minister suggests the world holds pain and asks about the man’s daughter, hoping to ease his mind. The old man replies he has five unmarried daughters, the youngest being twenty eight.
Good Broker Line Cited From Post-Dispatch
Qoute notes Mrs Van Tassel as an aspiring stock broker and jokes that her marriage shields her from pressure from other brokers. The item reflects a newspaper’s humorous take on women in finance and social norms of the period.
His Preference
Quote exchanges between an admiring speaker and Senator Sorghum highlight a view that being a great thinker may not translate to business success. The pair contrasts studious intellect with practical guessing in modern success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
To Reject the Mad Is to Receive the
The fragment hints at a philosophical or political motto about rejecting madness or irrational behavior and embracing a stabilizing or rational stance. No clear event, dates, or named entities emerge from the readable text.
Tramp Accuses Hunger as Judge of Meals
Quotation from the Philadelphia Press quotes Harvard Hasken known as the tramp arguing that he has had nothing to eat for two days. Goodart counters by claiming he observed him finishing a square meal nearby, noting the double negative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard Hasken
Goodart
Philadelphia Press
Within the Limit
A courtroom exchange centers on housing costs as Jones and the architect dispute the budget. The judge interjects to clarify the allowable figure, noting five thousand versus five hundred as the affordable limit for the new house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Theatrical Exchange Hints at New Heavy Villain
Dialogue notes a new bold villain in theater praised for menace. The Theatrical Manager confirms fit and an exaggerated line delivery. A judge remarks on the villain’s distinctive diction and menacing look.
Wonderful Carving At Kirkleatham Museums
A carved St George and the Dragon in box wood, made in 1676 by a London lord mayor era prisoner, sits in a Kirkleatham museum attached to alms houses near Redcar. Valued at £2000. A wager in a dispute tested its integrity by boiling oil. the piece remained intact, proving it a single sculpture crafted with a penknife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkleatham
Redcar
William Turner Knight
London
Bright's Disease Cured in Whitehall Sl Dec 7
Lon Manley recounts his recovery from kidney, stomach and liver troubles once deemed Bright's Disease incurable. After doctors gave up, he began Dodd's Kidney Pills and says he is now able to work, praising the remedy for saving his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Whitehall
Lon Manley
Mr. Manley
Dodd
Sam
Berliner Unveils Self Sustaining Aluminum Flying Machine
Emile Berliner of Washington, famed inventor of the microphone and gramophone, announces a new aero plane crafted from aluminum and tinplate with oak rods and metal tubing. It measures ten feet by ten feet, uses wheels for takeoff, and can start from the ground without external propulsion or a track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emile Berliner
Washington
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Family Pills Ad
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications, requiring internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Endorsed as a non quack medicine from a noted physician, with testimonials available. Sold by druggists, price TS C. Hall's Family Pills also advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Price Tsc
London Jewish Population Changes in Early 1900s
The Hebrew community in London has more than doubled in twenty years, now estimated at 100,000 to 120,000. Separately, Roumania exported 15,904,045 gallons of petroleum in the first six months of 1903, up from 11,189,394 gallons in the same period of 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Roumania
Swayze Endorses Piso's Cure for Consumption
Mrs E M Swayze of Wakita Oklahoma praises Piso's Cure for Consumption in a letter dated April 17 1901 noting it as a staple household remedy in her home and endorses its effectiveness for coughs and lung issues.
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E. M. Swayze
Wakita, Okla
Parting Knell in Harper's Bazar Dialogue
A brief exchange notes two people planning to return to New York with a somber undertone. The dialogue mirrors a farewell tone and hints at separation and distance ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harper's Bazar
Mrs Austin's Crispy Brown Pan Cakes Taste Test
If you enjoy delicious crispy brown pancakes, try Mrs. Austins. The note invites readers to savor a favored recipe and urges trying the distinctive crisp texture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Turkish Public Expenditure Dominated by Arms Spending
A historic note observes that in recent years about three fourths of Turkey’s annual government spending has gone to arms and munitions, highlighting a focus on military expenditure over other sectors.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething babies. It claims gum softness reduction of inflammation and pain relief for wind colic, offered at 25 cents per bottle.
New York Surpasses European Cities in Population Diversity
Census style note reports New York City now hosts larger Irish and Italian communities than Dublin and Florence respectively, plus bigger Polish and Jewish populations than Warsaw and Jerusalem, signaling a striking shift in demographic balance.
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New York City
Dublin
Florence
Warsaw
Jerusalem
Better an honest Lazarus than a successful Dives
A pithy maxim compares virtue over wealth, suggesting integrity outweighs worldly success in moral judgments. The quotation contrasts two biblical figures to emphasize ethical living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lazarus
The Devil Carries Religion in His Bait-Pail
A compact reflective line about deception and faith combining to lure with seemingly pious gestures. The aphorism contrasts sacred imagery with crafty intent, hinting at moral duplicity and the danger of hollow piety.
Creamery Color Tip: Use June Tint Butter Color
A brief note advises creameries to follow the practice of using June Tint Butter Color to achieve consistent butter shade. It highlights a standard color choice for dairy products.
Butter Exports From Russia France and U S Totals Given
Russia and France each supply Britain with more than ten million pounds of butter annually while the United States provides goods valued at about 1.25 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
France
Great Britain
United States
Mrs Austin's Pancake Flour Suggested for Quick Breakfast
A quick breakfast tip recommends using Mrs. Austin's Pancake flour for fast preparation. The note highlights convenience and suggests it as a reliable option for busy mornings.
Postmaster General cites mass undelivered mail at dinner
The Postmaster General said during a Newspaper Society dinner that about ten letters daily go to the dead letter office with no address and 1,000 registered letters are returned daily due to insufficient addressing. Those misaddressed letters contain substantial sums and millions of packets go undelivered annually because of wrong addresses.
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Great Britain
Newspaper Society
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Carl Lacy
John M. Rose
Lacy
Howard James
Doc
Stamper
James
Onivy
Hazel Green
Hy.) Herald
Seawnicet
Ued
Vika
Ul Ae Er
Aema
Works Lite
Piette, Gla Fae
R. Paxton Co
Dept
Mass
Capsicum
Bscate
Oneealands
Rene Cs
Iba
Pleo Afetiane Ptudaliste Staoiner Tealers
Sewewul Sa
Atrial
Theva
Arres
Neo Chesebrough Manufactering CO
State Street
Pat
Cosmopolitan
Joan Brisben Walker
By Richard J. H. Gottheil
H. G.w.lis
THE
John Brisben Walker
Irvington-On-Hudson, New York
New Home Journal
Slaby
He Meant
Anna
LN. U
Indianapolis
Daring Engineering
the Condensed Review
Temple
God
the Jews of London
Dr. Kline
R. H. Kline, Ltd
Arch St
Philadelphia
Satan
Rade Mark
St. Jacobs Oil
Corea
Free Homestead
Western
Canada
Star Attractions
Ottawa
Big Four
Ind
J.C. Duncan
Seltzer
Peerless Plantation Co
Colombia
South America
Warren C. Buell
Peerless Plantation Company
Law BuiLpina
J. C. Hamilton
J. T. Johnson
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