Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Testimonials
Two women report relief from medical issues after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. Christina Reed of Peoria Illinois credits the product with curing a tumor scare and inflammation, while Mrs Joseph A Lynch of Jessup Pennsylvania describes postnatal pain relief after two months of usage. They suggest avoiding surgical operation.
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Peoria
Lydia E. Pinkham
Christina Reed
Mound St
Peoria, NL
Jeasup
Joseph A. Lynch
Jessup
Washingtons churchgoing life at Christ Church Alexandria
The article details George Washingtons regular Sunday worship at Christ Church in Alexandria near Mount Vernon. It notes his pew purchase with a silver plate bearing his autograph, his role as vestryman, and preservation of the churchs 1767 fittings.
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United States
George Washington
Washington
Virginia
Old Dominion
Mount Vernon
Old
Alexandria
Christchurch
Lees
Robert E. Lee
Edinburgh
Robert Edward Lee
Old Christ Church
Swiss Engineers Claim Feasibility of Black Sea to Caspian Tunnel
Swiss engineers assert a sixteen mile tunnel through the Caucasus near Tilfis to connect the Black and Caspian seas is feasible within seven years at great cost. A Paris banking firm is backing the enterprise, with work targeted for early 1913.
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Black and Caspian
Tilfis
Paris
Valuable Dog Scout of Warlike Dogs
Brother Jimpson trains a versatile dog that points and retrieves and spins on its tail when sensing gasoline. He aims to breed a dog valuable in warfare able to spot and alert to enemy planes over camp at night.
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Jimpson
Self-burning limestone in Hauran district sparks curiosity
Consular Reports describe a grayish black stone found south of Damascus that emits petroleum odor when fractured. A primitive kiln process converts it to lime, yielding strong plaster and black smoke. early observers note convenient transport if commercially valuable. Also a note touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething babies.
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Hauran
Damascus
Upper
Jordan
Novelty Butter Churn Boosts Sales At New York Store
A New York grocer uses a small electric motor driven butter churn in his shop. Patrons buy cream and, for a small fee, have it churned into butter in minutes, turning a novelty into a quick profit source.
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New York
Revolutionary General Christie Uniform Among Ithaca Estate Relics
An over century old Continental uniform once owned by General Christie of Revolutionary fame was listed among the estate of the late Margaret C. Benjamin of Ithaca New York. The attire includes white broadcloth, silk and satin waist, knee breeches and satin stockings.
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General Christie
Margaret C. Benjamin
Ithaca
N Y
Red Cross Ball Blue Liquid Bluing Ad
Twenty years of experience back of Red Cross Ball Blue promises unmatched blue. The only blue that is all blue, a large package ten cents. Liquid bluing discarded after trying Red Cross Ball Blue. Available at all grocers.
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RED Cross
Ohio centenarian proclaims never wearing underwear
An eighty year old Ohio citizen declares he never wears underwear. The remark is noted as a curious claim amid other public oddities, drawing minimal press attention and no further corroboration.
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Ohio
Africa
Judge links selfishness to divorce and societal troubles
A Kansas City judge, in an original discovery, declares selfishness the chief cause of divorce and a root of most human troubles. He argues that removing selfishness would usher in a millennium.
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Kansas City
Eye Salve PetTit Eye Salve standard for eyes
An advertiser claims PetTit Eye Salve is the best antiseptic eye remedy. It is touted as reliable, affordable, used by physicians, and guaranteed under the Government Food and Drugs Act. The notice warns buyers not to be misled and promotes Howard Bros as guarantors.
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PetTit
Howard Bros
Employed a Substitute In Country Horse Incident
Two visiting city boys were wary of a grazing horse. They hesitated to disturb it until a third boy, Billy, appeared and was asked to throw a stone at the animal, saying the group was a Band of Mercy.
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Billy
Band
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Hostetter
Ferry’s
Ferry & CO
Dolrall, Mich
Ferrys Seeds
Philadelphia Record
Mrs. Lynch
Albers Bros
Albers Bros: Milling
Fairfax Parish
Qld
George Weshinstoys
The
Mrs. Winslow
Byrup
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