Hazing Debate and Crisis Averted At College
The college president warns hazing harms the institution and warns against it. A donor refused a large gift over hazing concerns, highlighting its financial and moral impact. A separate encounter ends with two men denying a sensational claim and shaking hands.
Allcock's Plasters Trusted By Generations
The proof of merit lies in cures and voluntary testimonials from sixty years of use. Allcock's Plasters are the original genuine porous plasters and cannot be equaled by imitations with holes. Avoid substitutes as you would counterfeit money.
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Allcock
State Street
New York
The Mugger's Attendants and a Crocodile Sighting
A London Field writer recalls spotting a massive crocodile about 27 or 28 feet long seen near a group of five or six small muggers acting as its bodyguards. An old Cawnpore resident confirms they defend their overlord and warn of danger.
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London
Cawnpore
Hall's Catarrh Co his oath Toledo firm offers reward
Frank J Cheney senior partner of F J Cheney Co of Toledo sworn December 6 1886 that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The advertisement prays readers to buy Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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F. J. Caeney & Co
Toledo
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F. J. Cheney & CO
O. Boid
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Hunt
Canadian firm abandons Morrisburg plant project
Consul John E Hamilton of Cornwall Canada reports the Ameri Can company building a 2 million dollar timplate and iron works at Morrisburg has abandoned the enterprise after the Dominion government refused tariff protection. The note adds warnings about lingering coughs and promotes Simmons cough syrup.
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Canada
John E. Hamilton
Cornwall, Wall
The
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Morrisburg
The Vegetable Treatment Cyclone Blood Purifier
A historic patent formula promises to restore rich blood by mixing fluid extract dandelion compound with karyon and sarsaparilla syrup. The recipe recommends teaspoonful doses after meals and at night and claims to aid rheumatism backache and general weakness.
Postum Gold Prize Contest Promises 325 Awards
A 1907 appeal invites readers to write truthful experience letters about coffee to Postum Cereal Co. Prizes include ten dollar boxes for the top five, five dollar boxes for twenty, two and one dollar greenbacks for hundreds more. Contest closes June 1st, awards by three external judges. Send letters from Battle Creek, Michigan.
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Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Postum
Battle Creek
Mich
Senate House Conferees Agree on Rural Carrier Pay Hike
Congress reaches a deal to raise rural delivery carriers salaries from 720 to 900 dollars. Also notes deaths of Orson D. Munn and Wendell Phillips Garrison, plus various international events and accidents of the period.
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Senate
House
How to Sleep is a Blanket from the Woodman
The excerpt explains a blanket sleep method attributed to a woodman. Lie on your back with the blanket spread, raise your legs, tuck edges under from both sides, wrap your shoulders, and sleep. If you roll, one edge loosens while the other tightens, keeping the blanket in place.
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Stewart Edward White
Admired Statesman's Stature in Washington Visit
A German journalist visiting Washington encounters Secretary Taft and Congressman Sulloway in the Capitol. He praises Taft after a brief chat and gasps at Sulloway’s imposing height, claiming he is larger than any man in the Kaiser’s guards and vows to write a full letter about him.
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Chicago Journal
Washington
Garcia
Taft
Aid
Congressman Sulloway
New Hampshire
Uhlan Guards
Faceless Dyes and Patent Medicines Promoted
An assortment of advertisements tout bright dyes, laxatives, nerve restorers, foot care powders, and self-made woman commentary. Notable items include Putnam Faceless Dyes, Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer trial, Allen's Foot-Ease powder, and a Franklin quote on idleness and pride.
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St. Vitus
Handheld Bridal Coach by Bridgeport Maker for Pittston Livery
A bridal coach costing 800 was built by a Bridgeport Connecticut manufacturer for a liveryman in Pittston Pennsylvania. The ornate vehicle features upholstery silk curtains wood carving gilt trim heart motifs heart shaped windows and Cupid lamp adornments.
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Bridgeport
Building Up Manila Permits Rise in Daily Numbers
Manila issues building permits at a brisk rate of 10 to 25 per day for projects large and small. Also note a 25 cent bottle of Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and calming gums. If you have knowledge, let others light their candles.
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Manila
T. Fuller
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