Medical Advice to Women and Homicide Figures Highlighted
A reader testimonial extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for women's ailments while a separate report notes rising U S homicide rates. Judge Thomas cites an annual average of about 10 465 murders nationwide and cites Pittsburgh area figures as a cautionary benchmark in Kentucky context.
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Rosa Adams
Roger Hanson
C.S.A
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Pinxham
Lydia EE. Pinkham
Rosa Adans
12Th St
Ouisville
United States
Montgomery County
Alabama
William H. Thomas
South
Judge Thomas
Allegheny County
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Kentucky
The Things Money Cannot Buy
A New York American reprint notes many priceless values money cannot secure health love true appreciation and happiness. It argues health cannot be bought even by wealth and highlights the joy found in affection and understanding beyond money’s reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York American
Black and White Sheep in Church Finances
The Buffalo Commercial notes shock over a New York church treasurer who killed himself after stealing church funds. It argues the crisis does not indict all church workers, citing thousands who serve faithfully and keep trust sacred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
BbBuffalo Commercial
Population figures for Manilat and foreign-born residents
The text estimates Manilat’s total population around 300000 with about 10000 foreign born residents from American and European origins. It notes the American population at roughly 6000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilat
Game laws evolve to curb interstate game trade and protect birds
The Century notes the shift from prohibiting sale to banning transportation of game killed under conflicting state laws. It highlights the Lacey Act enlarging federal powers to preserve restore and regulate wild birds, aiming to curb illegal interstate commerce and prevent introduction of non native species. It cites Supreme Court cases on partridges and praises generally upheld laws while criticizing early legislative bungling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Congress
Lacey
Department of Agriculture
United States
Supreme Court of the United States
Acquainted With Grief and the Burden of Discontent
An essay from Harper's Bazar urges women to value happiness and avoid unimportant worries that spread gloom to family and servants. It condemns melodramatic complaints about minor woes and promotes a simple duty to be pleasant for the sake of others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Bazar
Sponge Swallower's Swollen Sponge Trip Ends At Hospital
Leon Mignettes, famed for swallowing swords and bayonets, attempted to extract a wine-soaked sponge from his stomach after swallowing knives at a private seance. Despite efforts, the sponge swelled and he was rushed to hospital where it was finally removed. The stunt ends with him vowing to stick to hardware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Mignettes
Paris
London Daily Chronicle
Peruna Adverts Bring Kidney Relief Testimonies
A Chicago reader from 3753 Indiana Avenue praises Peruna for curing kidney issues after trying other remedies. A Brooklyn sender aged 75 credits Peruna with a life change. The note describes Brights disease concerns and urges early Peruna use, with a free book offer from The Peruna Medicine Co.
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John T. Sheahan
Chicago
Marshall Field & Co
N. G
Indiana Avenue
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
John T. Sheanan
Columbus, O
Our Chinese Trade and the Prospect for Expansion
The Commercial and Financial World argues against closing Manchuria ports. U S exports to China rose from 1.1 million in 1880 to 18.6 million in 1903, with China importing more from the U S as it develops. The article notes China’s 400 million people offer vast trade potential and that current 18 million trade could greatly grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Manchuria
United States
Son of Heaven
End of Hand Mule Era in Bolton Spinning Industry
A historical note from Bolton, England, marks the extinction of the hand mule once a major method in the spinning industry and its use is now absolutely unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolton
England
Ripans Tabules touted as universal stomach cure
The ad claims Ripans Tabules are the best dyspepsia medicine and cure most stomach related ailments. It asserts one hundred million sold in the U S in a year, promises quick relief within minutes and promotes five cent packets and sixty cent family bottles. It states physicians praise them and that all druggists sell the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
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Thomas B. Gregory
St.Jacobs Oil
Price
Dwight W. Huntington
Margaret Deland
Marshall Field
Wasenouse
Persruena
Jacob Fleig
Sumner Avenue
Brooklyn
N. Y
Ayer
W.C. Layton
Lowell
Mass
Ower
TOWER
A. J. Tower CO
Boston
U ‘S.a
Tower Canadian
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Toronto
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Brockton
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