Veteran of four wars praises Peruna remedy in old age
N Amere Saac Brock of McLennan county Texas aged 118 years credits Pe runa with protecting him from climate changes and illnesses. He recalls living near Waco and Valley Mills, his long life, and his use of Peruna to stave off fevers and grip. He says the remedy keeps him strong and in good circulation.
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Saac Brock
McLennan County
Texas
Bosque Fall
Waco
Valley Mills
Jaac
Andrew Jackson
Brock
United States
Pe-ru-na
Peruna
Mr. Brock
Peruna Letters Report From Mrs Brock on Health Booster
A letter dated July 8 108 from Sarah J Brock to Mr Brock describes starting Peruna after illness and it improving her health. A postscript notes many inquires about Peruna and that she cannot answer them all while suggesting readers obtain a bottle.
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Mr. Brock
Sarah J. Brock
Secretary Taft Says War Talk With Japan Is Foolish
Secretary of War William H Taft returns from a world voyage praising Japan as a friend and denying any war sentiment. He notes extensive U S Japan trade and states no desire for conflict while predicting peaceful cooperation through continued open trade and Pacific presence.
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New York
William Tich Tatt
Japan
United States
Taft
Washington
Wa Department
Philippines
Hamburg
Strikes Loom as Motormen Seek Streetcar Walkout
Philadelphia reports the Rapid Transit company ordered several hundred cars for delivery amid looming streetcar worker walkouts. In Peoria, Edward Cletford faces execution for patricide after Governor Deneen declines a stay. Advertisements warn against unknown cough remedies and tout Foley's Honey and Tar as genuine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Rapid Transit Company
Peoria
Edward Cletford
Deneen
Foley
O. D. Knoefel
Captain Greene to pilot fleet through Magellan Straits
Captain JF Greene of the United States army transport services travels from Los Angeles to Washington then to Rio de Janeiro to join the battleship fleet on January 1. At fifty six he has made seventeen Straits voyages and sailed since age fourteen starting in the Confederate navy. He will command the fleet vessel Punta Arenas to guide the squadron through the Straits in about forty eight hours with Admiral Evans supervising.
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Los Angeles
United States
Straits of Magellan
Washington
Rio de Janeiro
Navy Department
JF. Greene
United States Army Transport Services Dle
Connfederate Navy
Condor Juan Fla
Pacifie
Greene
Punta Avemos
Bebo O
Jim
Evans
Whtel
Cajcain Greene
Controversial Disclosure Tangles Kuropatkin Credibility
Count Witte’s two column letter to Novoe Vremya cites secret documents to allege General Kuropatkin misled the government over Russia’s war readiness before 1904. The piece discusses Port Arthur Dalny plans and siege gun shortages, aiming to undermine Kuropatkin during the Stoessel case.
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St. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Stoessel
Japan
Count Witte
Port Arthur
Port Dalny
Novoe Vremsa
Mnmer
Russia
Far East
Nigur
Manchuria
Shortest day observed as sun lingers eight hours fifty six
Today marks the shortest day of the year with daylight lasting eight hours and fifty six minutes. Reports note local trials, public works meetings, and a parade of notices from city departments and community groups across Louisville and nearby towns.
Duel rumors and political resignations in Washington saga
Washington reports reveal no direct aftermath from a door confrontation between John Sharp and Mr. De Armond amid Democratic party tensions. Friends linger between camps as reconciliation appears voluntary and originates from Missouri or Williams sides. a handshake and amnesty are anticipated to mend the rift. In Columbus a prosecutor files decency charges against Clifford Grove and William Kollmeyer in the death of ten month old Blazer Cooper, with bail likely.
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Washington
John Sharp Wuhname
Mississippi
de Armond
Missouri
Capitol
Mr. de Armond
Mgr Williams
Williams
Ways and Means Committee
Mr. Bowers
Committee On Appropriations
Columbus
Ind
A. W. Phillips
Clifford Grove
William Kollmeyer
Blazer Cooper
Frances Cooper
Cooper
Tragic Double Tragedy in Battle Creek
In Battle Creek Michigan on December 21 Winfield Carter a Black electric dancer with Uncle Tom's Cabin shows shot his wife in the abdomen after she swore out a complaint for non support. He then killed himself.
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Batthe Creek
Mich
Dee
Winfield Carter
Local social notes and holiday visits reported
Personal mentions include Ida Groecurth returning from Birmingham, Aja William Millar of St Louis visiting Sheriff Olaune A Sittason and family, Roger Bolin and spouse traveling to Indianapolis for holidays, Rev Nash Dale improving after illness in Silver Grove, Raymond J Best son of Mayor Jacob Beat returning from Purdue to spend holidays, Rev W R Plummer and wife departing for Connersville for two weeks, Miss Lioy Clark returning from Randolph Macon College to spend holidays, David Francie Brock and Nellie Ray Jenkins exchanging nuptials at Edwardsville, Congressman W E Gox in town en route to Jasper for Christmas with district convention Jan 2.
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Ida Groecurth
Birmingham
Aja William Millar
St Louis
Sheritf Olaune
Sittason
Raymond J Best
Jacob Beat
Purdue Univerity
Lisfayette
W.R. Plummer
Wesley Chapel
Connersville
The Royal Box Reveals European Royal Figures
The article catalogues royal figures including Grand Duke Alexis of Russia at age three years and three months, Prince Gustav of Isenmark aged twenty as the heaviest prince, Prince Edward VI nicknamed Edrex and Bertie before his accession, and mentions Leopold’s £1,200,000 settlement with a Baron's child.
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Alexis
Europe
Prince Gustav of
Isenmark
Edward VI
Edrex
Edward Rex
Bertie
Royal
Confusing local notice touts a supposed medical cure
A garbled letter from Cedar Grove Me praises Stried Electric Bitters as a miracle cure for liver kidney and stomach troubles. The writer claims relief after one bottle and full cure after three but the text is badly corrupted with misspellings and broken phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew H. Parris
Cedar Grove
Keoefel Deaggist
Grave opening consented at Highgate Cemetery
The Home Office has approved the opening of the grave at TOC Croce in Highgate Cemetery. Soon after Christmas, authorities will decide whether the coffin contains a body or a lead rail.
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London
Dee
Home Office
Toc. Croce
Highgate Cemetery
Feeble Man Healed by New Discovery in Fedora
O W Pepper of Fedora Tennessee tells how he lay in bed with hemorrhages of the range and throat when doctors gave out hope. After starting Dr King s New Discovery the instant relief came the coughing ceased and bleeding diminished. In three weeks he returned to work. Trial bottle free Knoefels drug store. 50e and 1 00 a bottle.
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Fedora
Tenn
O. W. Pepper
Knoefel
Tragic End for Local School Teacher Miss Mabel Burwell
Huntington Ind. Miss Mabel Burwell twenty died after swallowing carbolic acid soon after school let out. The country schoolteacher left a note implying she felt a failure and chose to step aside for someone more capable.
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Huntington
Ind
Bec
Mabel Burwell
Notable literary figures and artists highlighted in brief notes
The piece cites N. G. Wells famed for long daily word counts, Conan Doyle’s prolific output, Benjamin Chawpney a Boston Art Club founder and landscape painter, and Gustav Eberlein arriving in New York for a five month stay. It also notes Thomas Nelson Page's formal address to the president and a commentary on Roosevelt era etiquette.
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Benjamin Chawpney
Boston Art Club
New England
Gustav Eberlein
Germany
New York
Thomas Nelson Page
White House
Mr. Roosevelt
Laundry Tips for Delicate Garments and Starch Use
Laundry guidance on washing laces and handkerchiefs in clear water with Castile soap. It advises washing lingerie in a bag to avoid rust stains and suggests adding soapy water to starch to prevent sticking. Recommends an unbleached muslin bag as best for this purpose.
Mars Pictures Bolster Lowell Theory Of Life On Planet
Professor Percival Lowell, noted Mars expert, releases new photographs supporting his claim that Mars harbors intelligent life. An upcoming opposition will occur in two years, with the next favorable phase not seen for fifteen years. A Cleveland observatory clocks tests show a time standard variation of only a fraction of a second per day. A French process claims to create milk powder by forcing squid through a tiny tube heated to 187 degrees F, removing water and leaving solids as powder. Bring your top running to the Tribune Office.
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Percival Lowell
Mars
Earth
Cleveland Observatory
Markets report on grain and live stock prices and receipts
The Indianapolis grain and livestock market shows Wheat No 2 red at 97 14 c, Corn No 2 at 50 c, Hay prices around 12 to 15 dollars, Cattle from 4 to 6.68, Hogs 3.50 to 3.77, Sheep 3.00 to 4.50, Lambs 4 to 6.90 with receipts listed. Cincinnati Chicago and New York quotes follow similar ranges for wheat corn oats cattle hogs sheep and lambs with regional variations.
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Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Chicago
New York
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Randolph- Mason College
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