Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Promises Help
Advert says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cures female troubles without surgery. Two testimonials claim relief from tumors and inflammation after doctors urged operation. The ad touts 30 years of use and invites letters to Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkfan
A. Williams
Gardiner
Maine
Lydia E. Pinkham
Alvina Sperling
Claybourne Ave
Chicago
Writer of Real Talent
The Bushby Clarion editor praises reporter Gid Hobart for surprising talent and a standout two column fire story about a deserted hen-house. The editor fears losing him to better opportunities as Hobart’s work gains notice and acclaim.
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The
Bushby Clarion
Gid Hobart
Gid
First Girl and Second Girl in Sensible Chap Scene
A dialogue sketch shows the first girl asking what he did after being told they could no longer meet. The second girl replies he turned the lights out, hinting at a dramatic or comic ending.
Hunt's Cure guarantees cure for itching skin
For over fifteen years Hunt's Cure has been sold with a strict guarantee to cure skin itching. Less than one percent of buyers request refunds because it effectively treats the condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
Conquer by Cheerfulness and Its Duty to Preserve Joy
Meditative line from Kendrick on life’s sunshine and pleasures. Emphasizes courage and faith as keys to reaching cheerful heights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendrick
Groves Tasteless-Tonic Promoted as Malaria Remedy
Advertisement for Groves Tasteless-Tonic claiming to drive out malaria and build up the system. States bottle shows quinine and iron and is suitable for adults and children. Priced at 50 cents.
Stevenson Quote on Work as Service to Mankind
The excerpt expresses that earning a livelihood is not enough. the value lies in work that serves humanity. It emphasizes practical usefulness of earnings and moral purpose in labor attributed to R. L. Stevenson.
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R. L. Stevenson
Truth and Quality Laxative Endorsed by Physicians
A promotional note extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a trustworthy laxative. It claims the product cleanses and relieves internal organs without debility or needing dosage increases, noting components are physician approved and urging purchase of California Fig Syrup Co. genuine product through leading druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Four Lives Lost in Dallas Flood Disaster
Dallas, Texas suffered the Trinity river flood of record with at least four deaths, thousands displaced, and property losses exceeding a million dollars. The city declared emergencies, mobilized police and militia, and raised relief funds as waters rose over Commerce Street and swept through Oak Cliff West Dallas and East Dallas.
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Trinity
Dallas
Tex
Commerce Street
Texas & Pacific
Trinity River
Oak Cliff
West Dallas
Cement City
Wife Deserter Fined Four Hundred Dollars in Texas
Bay City Texas Tom Newman was found guilty of deserting his wife and fined 400 dollars by a jury. The case draws considerable attention as the second under the new law enacted last July. The law, urged by Rev I Z T Morris and supported by city marshals and sheriffs at the state meeting, leads to jail if the fine is unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay
Commercial Club
A. H. Belo & Co
E. H. Roach
Bay City
Tex
Tom Newman
I. Z. T. Morris
Severe Elgin Rainstorm Conveys Widespread Damage
In Elgin Texas a Saturday night downpour caused heavy damage as chimneys, trees, and fences were blown down. Crops suffered, with corn laid flat, and ongoing rain accompanied by strong wind has since abated.
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Elgin
Tex
Brazos River Rises Forcing Stock Drive From Bottom Town
Courtney Texas residents report the Brazos river rising rapidly as heavy rains began at 8 a m Sunday and lasted five hours causing potential crop damage while people drive stock from the river bottom to higher ground.
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Courtney
Tex
Brazos
Restrictions on Japa. Honolulu
The Japanese consul reports a new Hawaiian emigration limit allowing only Japanese people and their wives and children who were residents, plus the wives and children of those who currently live in Hawaii.
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Honolulu
Japan
Hawaii
Islands
Rainfalls Bring Needed Water to Paige Farmers
In Paige Texas heavy rain began Sunday morning and continued, aiding crops that are currently in good condition. Local farmers welcomed the rainfall as beneficial to the harvest prospects.
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Paige
Tex
Victoria Debates Site for New Public Building
After passage of the public building bill carrying a $100,000 appropriation for Victoria, local debate rises over the best location for the magnifcent structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria, Tex
Victoria
Congress
Floresville Weather Helps Cotton and Corn Prospects
Floresville Texas reports cotton and corn in good shape as warm weather boosts growth. An additional general rain would push corn to a certain rise, with cotton benefiting from current warm conditions.
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Floresville
Tex
Flood Loss Estimate Near Hundred Thousand In Waco
In Waco Texas flood damage inside the city limits is expected to reach about $100,000 beginning Saturday night. Local authorities and residents assess ruined homes and businesses as waters rise, pledging aid and cleanup efforts.
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Waco
Tex
Floods Ravage Denton County Elm Fork Region
The Elm Fork overflow in Louisville section of Denton county floods the area. It mirrors the 1890 surge that nearly breached the Katy depot and killed hundreds of head of livestock.
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Louisville
Tex
Denton County
Thousands Get Jobs in St Louis Plant Rehire Plan
Big St Louis manufacturers decide to re employ several thousand workers on June 1. The national Prosperity Association was advised Tuesday that these companies had begun re engaging 4 000 to 5 000 idle workers in their factories and shops.
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St. Louis
National Prosperity Association
La Porte Grand Jury Indicts Lamphere and Gunness in Murders
La Porte Indiana grand jury returns seven true bills against Ray Lamphere on arson five murder counts and accessory in the Helgelein murder. It also indicts Mrs Bella Gunness for the murder of Andrew Helgelein of Mansfield North Dakota.
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la Porte
Ind
Ray Lamphere
la Porte County
Bella Gunness
Andew Helgelein
Mansfield
N. D
Lamphere
Helgelein
Corn Climbs to 79 Cents on Chicago Board of Trade
Trading on the Chicago Board of Trade pushed corn to 79 cents amid adverse reports from Missouri Illinois and Iowa. James Patten and associates lead the market with several millions advantage, much to the chagrin of J Ogden Armour and his followers.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Missouri
Illinois
Iowa
James Patten
J. Ogden Armour
Alabama Pledges Bryan After Democratic Primary Returns
Tuesday night results from Monday's Alabama Democratic primary show delegates to the national convention at Denver pledged to support William Jennings Bryan by a 3 to 1 margin.
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Birmingham
Ala
Denver
Alabama
W. J. Bryan
Mes senger of Mirth entertains at Luling opera house
Bob Smith lectured at the Luling opera house Tuesday night to a full house. He is described as a splendid entertainer and the audience was well pleased with the lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luling
Tex
Bob Smith
Opera
Smith
Rain Delivers Welcome Relief in Wilson County
A heavy Sunday rainfall blessed Floresville and surrounding Wilson County. The wet spell started before dawn and lasted several hours, soaking fields that badly needed rain and improving corn prospects across the area.
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Floresville
Tex
Wilson County
Boy of Tax Collector Breaks Arm on Bridge Fall
In Burnet Texas the 12 year old son of Tax Collector W C Galloway fell from a narrow bridge while crossing on his wheel and broke one arm.
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Burnet, Tex
W. C. Galloway
Rainfall Sweeps Mills County and Region
In Mills County Goldthwaite Texas reports twelve inches of rain in two weeks with widespread showers across the area. The postwar weather pattern brings heavy precipitation and ongoing wet conditions through the region.
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Mills County
Goldthwaite
Tex
Lodge Building Contract Awarded in Saratoga Tex
Saratoga Texas reports the fraternal lodge construction contract has been awarded to Mr. A. J. Maxwell, with work to commence immediately.
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Saratoga, Tex
A. J. Maxwell
Cuero Sees Severe Hail and Wind Monday Night
Cuero Texas reports hail rain and high winds about 9 pm Monday but no damage occurred. rainfall is expected to benefit corn.
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Cuero
Tex
Lockhart Bank Moves Into Three Story Building
Lockhart National Bank has moved into a newly purchased three story building and installed new and handsome fixtures enhancing the bank's interior and presence in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockhart, Tex
Lockhart National Bank
Rain brings relief to Burnet as crops boost
A good rain fell in and around Burnet Sunday and Sunday night, ending a near month of drought. The moisture gives corn and cotton a big boost in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnet
Tex
Heavy Rain Drenches Rock Island Texas Area
A very heavy rain fell Sunday in Rock Island Texas, delivering much needed moisture to the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Tex
Landlord and Capacity Mix in Wartime Banter
Fragmentary dialogue recalls a German student duel culture with references to Lusitania, Hummel, Heidelberg, and a waiter hinting at tapping a friend today while the landlady weighs in on manners and propriety. The piece preserves period voice with scattered names and phrases.
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Lusitania
Hummel
Heidelberg
Weary William Intervenes in Lovers’ Quarrel
In a tense moment a weary man offers to escort a woman home after she discovers a quarrel between her lover and another person. The scene hints at tangled relationships and an impending departure.
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William
Escos
Six Months Was Expected to Die with Ea Now Weil Doctor Cutiura
A Virginia parent recalls a severe skin disease in a young girl, with doctors giving up. After using Cuticura remedies including Soap and Ointment, the child recovered and showed no further symptoms for nearly three years.
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Weil
Sai¢se Cutiura
Teeks
James J. Smithrmid
Classroom Puzzle Sparks Quiet Debate on Nature
A school inspector asks about apples feathers and counting in a classroom scene. A girl impersonates Mr Taylor and warns classmates about learning essentials. The moment ends with a stern challenge to Minnie about how many feathers a hen has.
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Grave
Taylor
Minnie
Unknown Brerson Quote on Preparation and Insight
Fragmentary quotation discusses preparation and vision. It contrasts knowledge between chemists and carpenters and asserts God shields premature ideas until the mind is ripe. It ends with a metaphor about time and realization.
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Brerson
Etiquette Rules Warn Against Looking On For Number One
A vintage box of etiquette encourages fair sharing and trying unfamiliar dishes. Two rules advise not to finger cake pieces and to sample each dish despite unfamiliarity, warning that refusal curbs taste and deprives others of enjoyment.
Doctor Endorses Grape-Nuts as Ideal Food
A physician argues that disease stems from poor food and praises Grape-Nuts used with cow’s milk. He claims his own malnutrition and heart issues vanished after adopting the cereal, noting improved digestion and restored sleep. The letter promotes The Road to Wellville and says there is a reason to try the product.
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Wellville
Pigs First or Man's Dinner The Clergyman’s Humble Lesson
In Mrs. Henry W. Cole's A Lady's Tour Around Monte Rosa an incident from Rev. Robert Montgomery’s early pulpit days is retold. A farmer’s wife asks whether to feed the pigs or give the curate his dinner, a moment that humbles the dignity of the new clerk.
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Henry W. Cole
Monte Rosa
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Deafness Cure
An advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and offers one hundred dollars for any catarrh deafness case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It urges readers to send for circulars and notes the product includes F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. It also promotes Dr. T5c Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Romulus and Remus debate city origins in Latin reader
The scene recalls Romulus claiming Rome can begin without oil or copper, while Remus interrupts, calling the city a mere Butte and suffers for the remark, as described in the Latin reader.
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Remus
Sim Mon's Sarsaparilla Heals Impurities in Blood
An advertisement touts Sim Mon's Sarsaparilla as cleansing the system of impurities. It claims to improve blood, appetite, strength, and ambition.
Honorable Youth Mystery Sparks Confrontation
Miss Roxley’s stern father confronts Nervey at an event. Nervey defends his presence noting a mask would be deceitful. The exchange reveals family tension and social expectations in a tense scene.
Periodic vis backache nervousness and headache relief
Physicians prescribed relief for periodic vision backache nervousness and headache with immediate effect. Trial bottle 10c. Larger sizes 2c and 50c available at all druggists.
When death comes we judge our severities not tenderness
A George Eliot quotation on human mercy noting that when death arrives we regret harsh judgments more than our kindness, suggesting forgiveness over sternness as a final measure.
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George Eliot
Pettit's Eye Salve Ad By Buffalo Druggists
If you have common sore eyes or blurred lines you need Pettit's Eye Salve 25c. Sold by all druggists of Howard Bros in Buffalo New York.
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Pettit
Howard Bros
Buffalo, N. Y
Emerson on Despising Small Things and Decline
Quotation notes that one who dismisses minor details may suffer gradual ruin, underscoring a caution about undervaluing small acts and disciplines.
Hunt's Cure Promises Skin Disease Relief in Box Claim
In a quirky exchange two cyclists discuss a mysterious box containing a puncture kit and a lady's skirt and hat, then pivot to praise for Hunt's Cure. The ad claims Hunt's has worked for fifteen years curing skin troubles, especially itching, with one box guaranteed to cure any case.
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Bill
A Manly Man Admits Faults to a Womanly Woman
A manly man confesses his flaws to a womanly woman who insists he has none. The exchange centers on humility, ego, and relationship dynamics as she challenges his self view.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad Promises Calming Care
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy for infants with wind colic. The label claims calming effects and lists a price of two cents per bottle.
Wise Women Quietly Win Rights Through Action
Commentary notes that progress for women comes from steady action rather than vocal demands. It argues practical steps and steadfast resolve advance equality more quickly than speeches.
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Dr. May
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M. D
Pearl Street
New York
War Newman
Bastrop County
Big St. Louis
Ospy Move
Bryan
GALLY
Selfish Tiquette
Pres
Board of Halth
Chas. H. Fletcher
QuoDrops
Vici
J. W. Dinsdale
Ill
Alexander E. Mintie
Cleveland
Ohio
J. S. Alexander
Omaha
Neb
J. A. McClellan
Buffalo
J. W. Allen
C. H. Glidden
St. Paul
Minn
H. D. Benner
Philadelphia
J. A. Boarman
Kansas City
J. J. Mackey
Brooklyn
N. Y
Romulus
Rome
Hicks
Emerson
Jove
Dodds
Kidne
Rer
Botanic
Biood Balm Co
Atlanta
Carters
UTES
Ethelinda
Anakesis
Wwesters
UNION
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N. Pryor St
Defiance
Houston
Sox
Texz
John W. Morriahington
B. Ee
Thompson
Waar Sst
Shane
W. L. Douglas
Or ‘Welets
Ged ‘Rctunvely
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