Kidney Pills Cure Long-Standing Ills, Man Claims
Henry Soule of Hammondsport New York recalls kidney trouble twenty years ago with backache gravel and dizzy spells. He says Dean's Kidney Pills cured him eight years ago and he has remained well since, noting doctors said diabetes and death were certain. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Henry Soule, Cobble
Hammondsport
N. Y
Jvan
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Tin bank tale of Willie and the sweetshop split
A Washington Star excerpt recalls Willie Hich finance who passes a painted tin savings bank among boys. He drains it to buy sweets and gum, sparking envy. His mother calls it a mischance while his father jokes about cultivating his “git for lugh finance.”
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Willie
Washington Star
She Knew Her Grammar in a Telephone Call
A judge’s young daughter first attempts calling her father by telephone. She misuses the exchange asking for the number with pride in her grammar, then responds Singular to the operator’s prompt before being connected.
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Papa
Central
Dr Hale Picture as Tester in Washington Inn
An Oregon newspaper man recalls a Washington stay with a large portrait of Dr Edward Everett Hale on the wall. The innkeeper explains she trusts travellers by Hale’s image, saying it signals honesty and usefulness to let them stay.
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Dr. Hale
Oregon
Washington
Edward Everett Hale
Alice Brown
St. Nicholas
Dearborn
New York
Yonkers Statesman
Dolly
Russia Tightens Grain Exports to Shield Food Supply
The Russian government imposes tighter controls on grain exports to bolster domestic food security and stabilize prices amid broader economic pressures. Officials cite supply assurance for households and key sectors as the primary aim of the policy.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Cited In Female Cure Notices
A collection of testimonials and quips features Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound praised for female ailments. The piece includes letters of recovery, humorous cartoons, and references to Mrs. Pinkham offering free advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
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United States
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia
Pinkham
Ynkham
Irynn
Mass
Worldly Wisdom on Church Fundraising Methods
A Philadelphia minister recounts a secret to debt payoff avoiding bazaars. He explains to a fellow pastor that he informs husbands of married members about a bazaar to raise funds, then never proceeds, a tactic noted by Murdock's Weekly.
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Philadelphia
Jlurper’s Weekly
A Rare Hummingbird Arrives at English Zoo
The London Chronicle reports the first garden hummingbird in England and the second alive in the country. Brought from Venezuela by Captain Pain, the dark green bird with blue cheeks feeds on syrup mixed with beef extract.
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England
Venezuela
Captain Pain
London Chronicle
The Youth of Washington Autobiography Preview
A note on Dr. Weir Mitchells The Youth of Washington promises a vivid portrait of Washington. The book imagines him at Mount Vernon in old age recording his youthful life and formative influences for private reading.
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Washington
Weir Mitchell
Mitchell
Mount Vernon
Pens and Swords of Great Authors Endure
In a reflection on civilization and literature, the article argues that nations rise and fall by force, but enduring influence comes from the written words of Homer, Virgil, Dante, Shakespeare, Moliere, Cervantes, and Goethe. It urges preserving the tools of governance like pens and inkstands as relics of enduring thought.
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Moliere
Cervantes
Funeral of a Sacred White Elephant in Siam
Curious ceremonies mark the death of a sacred white elephant in Siam. Buddhist priests preside as thousands of Siamese follow the animal to its grave. Jewels and offerings valued in the thousands are interred with the elephant.
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Siam
Dr Kline's Great Nerve Restorer Promises Cure
An advertisement touts FITS relief with Dr Kline's Great Nerve Restorer claiming permanent cure after day one. A $2 trial bottle and free treatise are offered by Dr R H Kurxy Ltd in Philadelphia. The note finishes with a casual remark about ragout of bear as a popular dish.
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Kline
Dr. R.h.kurxy, Ltd
Arch St
Phila
Bric a Brac Auctions in New York feature in Century
-Albert Bigelow Paine's leading Century article promises humor and information about New York auction rooms. -Orson Lowell provides a dozen clever drawings to reinforce Paine's word pictures for the February issue.
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New York
Albert Bigelow Paine
Mr Paine
Orson Lowell
Archduke Otto Breathed Through Silver Windpipe Tube
Archduke Otto of Austria has been seriously ill for months. A tracheotomy was performed to relieve suffocation, and he now breathes through a silver tube inserted in the windpipe.
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Archduke Otto
Austria
Admiral Hichborn Endorses Peruna Tonic
Rear Admiral Philip Hichborn of the U S Navy in Washington D C writes that after a short trial Perwina acts as an invigorating tonic and confidently recommends it to anyone in need, a sentiment echoed by many high ranking officers.
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Hichborn
Peruna
Philip Hichborn
U.S. Navy
Washington, D. C
An Ever-Present Foe and Peruna Remedy
The article outlines catarrh as a common foe for soldiers and sailors and recommends Peruna as an effective remedy both preventively and after onset. It claims Peruna can prevent colds from becoming catarrh and quickly relieve catarrh whether acute or chronic, with early doses being most effective.
Man sues dentist over tooth kept for its curious shape
In Gera Germany a man sued his dentist claiming ownership of a tooth pulled from him. The dentist wished to keep the tooth for its odd shape, but the court ruled against the dentist.
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Gera
Germany
Agricultural Prospects in Manchuria Highlight Local Crops
Reports show Millet Indian corn and wheat as chief farm products in Manchuria with strong yields. Apples and grapes perform well though native apples are soft. Tomatoes thrive especially in Southern Manchuria along with asparagus and other vegetables, with broad potential for abundant growth.
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Manchuria
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