Commodore Nicholson Endorses Peruna for Tarrh
Commodore Somerville Nicholson of the United States Navy cites friends using Peruna as a sure cure for catarrh and endorses it to all sufferers. The letter highlights navy and army support for Peruna and mentions endorsements Dr Hartman receives for Peruna and Perwin with a request to write for more information.
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Somerville Nicholson
United States Navy
Atew
R. Street
Northwest
Washington, D. C
Army
Hartman
Perwin
Pering
B. Hartmr
Hartman Sanitaria
Mbus
Ohio
Remark on marriageably amiable girls and odd sale prompts
Dr Olser says girls are the most amiable thus best to marry. The reader notes bargain sales at a department store including camels hair pencils and rust colored paints prompting skepticism about practical choices.
Princess Cecilia Demands Willie Help with Alimony
A clipped sentence notes Princess Cecilia cannot work well but will insist Willie provide an allowance for keeping a first and second girl. The phrasing reflects a historical or tabloid tone about household roles and payments.
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Cecilia
Little Willie
Infatuation and memories linger in Houston Post snippet
A fragment shows dialogue on a man’s infatuation with a woman and another’s reaction. The dialogue hints at how presence alters perception and prompts forgetting her face, as reported by the Houston Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Post
Fragmented Note on Military Rations and Paris Speech
The text mentions Russian officers in camp receiving meals, with strange references to rock salt and turpentine mixtures. It also cites Paul Sellier, claiming a week of energy equals an Eiffel Tower benchmark at 23,080 feet, in a Paris annual gathering.
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Pauls Sellier
Paris
Million Life Claims by Insurance Firms in 1904
Special returns show life insurance claim payments in the United States and Canada totaling 277 million dollars last year with New York leading at nearly 59 million and Pennsylvania next at about 18.5 million. Illinois Ohio New Jersey also report over 10 million each.
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United States
Canada
New York
Alaska
Pennsylvania
Ilinois
Ohio
New Jersey
Ala ‘Vania
Bok
Grassachusetts
Misson
Texas
St. Louis
Lord Rathmore Forgets His Title On Riviera Railcar
Formerly David Plunkett the peer was roused by a railway official in a reserved carriage in the Riviera. The guard asked for his name and the man, waking from a Jeep, blurted David Plunkett before recalling his chosen title Rathmore.
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Lord Rathmore
David Plunkett
Riviera
Rathmore
Woman in Runabout Tangles with Buggy in Slow-Cpeed Collision
A woman driving a small gasoline runabout collided with a stationary buggy causing minor damage to the car’s steering while the buggy remained unharmed. The driver recounted the incident to her husband, describing a sidewalk sighting that interrupted her careful crawl along the curb.
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Kansas City Times
Russell Sage Returns to Work at 89 Years
Russell Sage, aged 89, has come out of retirement and attended a Western Union directors meeting. He appears hearty and active among associates who congratulated him on his return to the busy haunts of men.
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Russell Sage
Western Union
Mr. Sage
Origin of the term boss from Dutch baas in New York
The word boss comes from the Dutch baas meaning master. It traces to early settlers in New York and reflects the language evolution from baas to boss.
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Boss
Baas
New York
Holmes and Captain Tale Recalled in Supreme Court Opening
New Orleans Times Democrat recounts a Dr. Holmes story of a father searching for his wounded son, the Captain, across cities until a railroad train reunion. It contrasts Anglo-Saxon proprieties with a dramatic moment from In Search of the Captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Son
United States Supreme Court
Nat
Justice Holmes
Antietam
Dr. Holmes
Dad
Joseph
Egypt
Esau
New Orleans Times Democrat
Coffee to Postum Switch Heals Heart Trouble Tale
A Colorado man claims heart trouble and insurance rejection due to coffee. He quit coffee and started Postum Food Coffee, reporting restored digestion nervous system and heart stability leading to life insurance acceptance. The Postum ad notes a booklet The Road to Wellville and urges readers to switch.
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Colorado
Postum
Life In Surance Co
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Fever Situation Improves as Yellow Fever Cases Decline
New Orleans reports smaller daily totals with many cases from prior days. Surgeons reorganize fumigation screening from district HQ. Navy and parish teams assist. Cases appear uptown and below Canal Street with recoveries noted and quarantine efforts ongoing at sea and inland.
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New Orleans
Canal Street
Chinese call meeting on boycott of American goods
In Hong Kong a Chinese meeting requested to discuss boycotting American goods was not permitted by the government. The Chinese then formally presented a petition seeking permission to meet. A strong anti American sentiment was evident among the Chinese.
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Hong Kong
No Yellow Fever in Mississippi Statewide Report
No yellow fever cases are reported in any part of the state and no suspicious cases are under observation. Governor Vardaman and Secretary Hunter visited Vicksburg to oversee the state quarantine against Louisiana. Surgeon Young arranged for a satisfactory inspection system with the Tennessee board of health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Charles
Diamond
Goodhope Plantati
Goodhope
Ads Jefferson
Ish Fopette
Port Celeste
Pointe A la Hache
Board of Health
Guiteras
Patterson
Chalmette
Coijon
Berry
Jackson
Miss
Vardaman
Hunter
Vicksburg
Louisiana
Young
Marine Hospital Service
Tennessee Board of Health
Field Marshal Oyama Shifts Forces Between Korea and Manchuria
Gunshu reports that Field Marshal Oyama is rearranging dispositions by reducing Manchuria forces to reinforce Korea. His front extends through Chatsootoun Tehantatoa Schaketty and Manchentz, forming a continuous series of strong fortifications with siege guns.
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Oyama
Manchuria
Korea
Chatsootoun
Tehantatoa
Schaketty
Manchentz
Disturbances Erupt in Litimirud Streets
In Litimirud serious disturbances have broken out as crowds clash with authorities. Local officials report unrest spreading through central districts while emergency services deploy to restore order. No further details on casualties or causes are available.
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Kieff
Litimirud
First Humble Fire Death Toll Questioned
Deputy Sheriff J G Blackburn estimates that forty to fifty men died in the Texas Company oil tank fire near Houston. He notes only eight to ten human ash heaps were found and attributes high casualties to limited exits guarded by armed guards.
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Houston
Texas
Texas Company
Eoach
J. G. Blackburn
Work Stoppage Hits Panama Zone Operations
One hundred men in the transportation and excavation departments at Culebra have been discharged and will sail to New York on the next boats. Supervisors and superintendents make up most of the laid off workers. Nearly all steam shovels have shut down and no ex leet AH OGK at Culebra until the son ". aontae of merchant at Panama protests commissary stores in the zone. The Panama government acquiesces to their location.
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Panama
Culebra
New York
Aontae
Nevada volcano erupts near Rye Patch discovered by locals
Cattlemen McClure Wheeler and Somers of Lovelock found a lava flow in Rye Patch Humboldt County Nevada. They traced the stream to its source and located an active volcano. The rocks around the area were scorching and rumblings accompanied the lava flow.
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Reno, Ney
Nevada
Messrs. McClure
Wheeler
Somers
Lovelock
Rye Patch
Humboldt County
Weather outlook boosts El Campo cotton and rice hopes
In El Campo Texas observers report favorable cotton prospects as dry heat may curb boll weevils. Rice farmers seek rain but current conditions avoid damage. some rice will be cut by week’s end and marketed soon.
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el Campo
Texas
Chicago beer packers refuse to discuss Roosevelt remark
Local packers and their counsel decline to address President Roosevelts three day public statement on the indicted men. The remark expressed that in certain cages such as Una and gasl cases the packers say it is impossible to show leniency.
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Chicago
Lil
Roosevelt
Una
Logger Killed At Saw Mill In Sacul Area
In Nacogdoches County near Sacul a logger named Tom Grissom was crushed to death when two logs trapped him at a saw mill. In Taylor, Texas, 86 bales of new cotton were marketed on Saturday, bringing the season total to 202 bales with brisk trade across lines.
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Nacogdoches
Texas
Sacul
Tom Grissom
Taylor
Uvalde County Tax Rolls Show Large Valuation Increase
Uvalde Texas reports completed tax rolls with total valuation rising from 3 461 370 in 1904 to 3 975 659 in 1905. The jump exceeds a half million dollars and stems mainly from higher land values.
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Uvalde
Texas
Uvalde County
A Jap Demonstration in Manchuria Article
Japanese advance on December 12 in Manchuria proved only a demonstration after rifle fire with outposts. The column withdrew following the exchange.
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jJodzadani
Manchuria
St Petersburg Hopes for Peace Talks Across Portsmouth Pact
Russian capital remains uncertain about the Portsmouth conference outcomes. Witte’s messages are limited to officials, but officials sense progress as negotiations continue. The emperor and ministers show cautious approval while awaiting Portsmouth’s final word on terms and a possible national assembly.
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St. Petersburg
Portsmouth
M. Witte
Mr. Witte
Count Lamedorff
Peterhof
Landslide Submerges Village on Thompson River West of Ashcroft
A massive landslide near Spencer Bridge sweeping the Thompson river flooded the village of Ashcroft B C at 3 30 pm yesterday. The wave 10 to 15 feet high carried the ferry and boats downstream with fifteen Indians reported missing.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Spencer Bridge
Ashcroft
B. C
Thompson
Dortorr Ogre
Kamloops and
Croft
Hebrew Bakers Strike Ends in Deadlock
In New York the tentative pact between striking Hebrew bakers and employers collapsed after boss bakers rejected striker demands. East side Hebrew bakeries shut down yesterday without disorder as negotiations broke off.
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New York
Murder at Paris factory ends in man’s surrender
In Paris Texas yesterday afternoon Lee Masters and Bob Armstrong argued at the handle factory plant in the northwest part of the city. Armstrong was shot once in the forehead with a revolver and died. Masters surrendered to officers and was jailed.
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Paris
Texas
Lee Masters
Bob Armstrong
Handle
Armstrong
Masters
Cheatham Hailed as Hope Fades After Knife Incident
In Austin Texas Cheatham a young Black man was fatally harmed by Ciara Washington a Black woman during a dispute over loaned money. A pen knife was involved and doctors believe it struck the heart. Washington is jailed while Cheatham remains hospitalized in critical condition.
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Austin
Texas
Will Cheatham
Ciara Washington
Cheatham
Roosevelt Party Sails from Manila on Logan
Secretary Taft Miss Roosevelt and party sailed at 1 o clock yesterday on the United States transport Logan for Iloilo. General Wright Major General Corbin and all the insular commissioners accompanied them, except Commissioner Ide.
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Manila
Taft
Roosevelt
United States
Logan
Iloilo
Wright
Corbin
Insular
Ide
Venezuela signs $1 million arms contract with Schneider
Caracas reports the government contracts Schneider Company of Creuzot France for eight batteries of 76 millimeter campaign guns and four batteries of mountain guns of the same caliber worth $1,000,000.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Schneider Company
Creusot
France
Eagle Pass Bridge Rebuilt and Reopened
Eagle Pass Texas reports the Rio Grande trestle rebuilt after a fire. The first crossing passed last night and the loss was about 10000 dollars.
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Eagle Pass
Texas
Rio Grande
Donation Boosts Covington Cathedral Completion
Archbis hop Maes of Cincinnati announced a $100,000 gift for completing the Catholic cathedral in Covington Kentucky. The project begun in 1894 has seen $300,000 spent. donor name not officially released though Nicholas Walsh of Cincinnati is named as the giver.
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Catholic Cathedral
Cincinnati
Ohio
Covington
Maes
Nicholas Walsh
America's Brightest Woman Mary E Lease Recommends Doan's
Mary Elizabeth Lease former Kansas leader and lecturer endorses Doan's Kidney Pills citing personal cure of bladder and kidney troubles. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo markets the remedy at 50 cents a box with dealers selling nationwide. The piece also defines Boer as Dutch for farmer and notes English origins.
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Mary E. Lease
Doan
Mary FE. Lease
Kansas
United States
Mary Elizabeth Lease
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Hunt's Lightning Oil Tops Pain Relief Claims
Marble Hill Missouri reader C W Jackson praises Hunt's Lightning Oil for fast easing of aches and pains. A London court remark mocks Italian behavior on drunkenness. An ad touts Defiance starch at 16 ounces for 10 cents. A jab against National Gallery painting contrasts with nature.
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Hunt
C. W. Jackson
Marble Hill
Defiance Starch Ad Claims Better Value and Satisfaction
A humorous ad copy promises Defiance Starch offers one third more for the same money if customers are not pleased. It mentions well water from Cromwell and notes various ailments allegedly cured, then shifts to a remark on arranged marriages and court room disputes.
Large Canadian Cheese Consignment Sent to London
A record shipment from Liverpool to London carried 5,000 cheeses weighing 200 tons. The entire consignment was Canadian and valued at about $45,000. It was consigned to a London merchant and required thirty two railway trucks for transport.
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Liverpool
London
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Advised by Physicians
Physicians nationwide report widespread female cures using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound noting relief for uterine disorders menstrual distress and related female ailments. Dr S Brigham of Fitchburg Mass endorses its efficacy guiding patients including his daughters toward improved health urging women to seek free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Dr. S
Brigham
Brigham Park
Fitchburg
Mass
Lydia
Pinkham
Irs
Lynn
Sern
Sherenee
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Devoe and Masvry
Moulton, Texas
Commodore Nicholson
Riwa
Japan
White
Mullan
Green
Sporting
Navy
Naval Station
Corpus
St. James Parish
Luteber
Mississippi
Chicago Packers
Bakers
Taft Party
Eno
America
Cape of Good Hope
Natire
Opelinha
Muirodzeed F Eng. Lata
Gibson
Cromwell
Board of Trade
Rocter Brigham
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