Swamp Root Promises Kidney Health Cure
An advertisement proclaims Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder troubles and urges readers to send for a free sample bottle and book The copy warns that kidney disease can trigger severe health decline and claims Swamp Root offers quick relief and soothing effects, noting bottles in fifty cent and one dollar sizes and listing the maker contact in Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Biimton
N. Y
Kilmer
Woman Hurt On Steamer Island Queen Near Cincinnati
On July 29 the steamer Island Queen carrying Judge Taft and guests was fired on by a shooter from a shanty boat on the Ohio shore. Mrs C B Russell was struck in the face and chest but not seriously injured, while pellets pierced her dress. The shooter identity remains unknown as the patrols plan an investigation.
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Cincinnati
Island Queen
Ohio River
Judge Taft
C. B. Russell
Ohio
Dayton
Vanderbilt heir killed in Paris auto wreck
Winthrop Sands, stepson of W. K. Vanderbilt, is killed in a high speed automobile crash outside Chateau Saint Louis de Poissy near Paris. The car left the road, overturned, and caught fire after a gasoline tank exploded. Sands and the chauffeur were trapped. Sands died two hours after being brought to the chateau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Vanderbilt
Paris
Winthrop Sands
Mr. Vanderbilt
Chateau St. Louis de Poissy
Mr. Sands
Castro’s Latest Move Strikes at Netherlands Ties in Venezuela
Caracas reports Venezuela has expelled Dutch consuls and vice consuls over a series of injuries and insults. Foreign Minister Paul transmits a note accusing The Netherlands of offenses by Minister de Reus, the Gelderland salute incident, and the assault on the Venezuelan consul at Willemstad.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Castro
Netherlands
Paul
Holland
de Reus
Gelderland
Deficit Figures Show July 1908 Government Shortfall
The July 1908 statement lists total receipts at 52,170,000 and expenditures at 77,088,000, yielding a deficit of 24,888,000. Excluding Central Pacific debt payments of about 5,400,000, the underlying deficit would exceed 30,000,000, with customs and internal revenue down compared to July 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aug
Central Pacific Railroad
Ex Governor Budd Dies in Stockton at 58
Stockton Cal July 30 former California governor James H Budd a leading Democrat died at his home after a two week illness of uraemia He was fifty eight years old Strong entities include James H Budd California governor and Stockton date July 30 and age fifty eight.
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Stockton
Cal
James H. Budd
California
Five Drownings Reported Around Twin Cities
Within twenty four hours five youths from South St. Paul Minneapolis and St. Paul drowned while bathing in Prices Jake Lake Harriet the river back of stockyards Bass Lake and Lake Minnetonka. Names include John Greenpy Ralph Stedman Nick Marcavidz John Péterton and Paul Wing with ages ranging from sixteen to twenty two.
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Twin Cities
John Greenpy
South St. Paul
Prices Jake
Ralph Stedman
Minneapolis
Lake Harriet
Nick Marcavidz
John Péterton
St. Paul
Bass Lake
Paul Wing
Lake Minnetonka
Famous Chandler Iron Mine Closes After Long Run
The Chandler iron mine in the Vermilion range near Ely shipped its first ore on August 1. Once a leading Minnesota mine, Chandler produced about 10 million tons since its 1886 discovery. Ore value totaled roughly 45 million dollars, and owners included Dr. Coan of Milwaukee R B Whiteside of Duluth and Martin and William Patterson of Superior. The mine was operated by the Steel Corporation.
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Chandler
Vermillion Range
Minnesota
Iron and Steel World
Ely
Dr. Coan
Milwaukee
R. B. Whiteside
Duluth
Martin
William Pattison
Superior
the Steel Corporation
Johnson to Help Bryan Advised by Democratic Circle
Governor John A. Johnson accepts invitation to join a fifteen member Democratic national campaign advisory committee. Telegram from Norman E. Mack, Democratic national chairman, conveyed the offer and Johnson agreed to serve among the party’s distinguished leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Advisory Committee
John A. Johnson
Norman E. Mack
Democratic Party
Johnson
Four Die From Heat and a Headless Body Found
Heat fatalities reach four in St Paul and seven prostrations in Minneapolis with victims including William Haverberg Hamm brewery driver and Ole Olson quarryman. A headless man’s body was found on Camden Place tracks in Minneapolis, likely struck by a train after a lightning stun during a struggle. Ernest Abler’s 15-year-old son drowned in the Mississippi. recovery incomplete. Minneapolis directory advance figures estimate 310,950 residents from 138,2017 names times 24 percent. North Minnesota lands to open Sept 15 for homestead entries in Duluth Cass Lake districts. Duluth janitor John Berquist killed in Sellwood building elevator shaft incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minneapolis
William Haverberg
Hamm Brewery
Ole Olson
Carl W. Lindgren
Henry Dipple
Camden Place
Washington Avenue North
J. M. Kistler
Hennepin County
Ernest
Ernest Abler
Minnesota
Duluth
Cass Lake
Rescue in Coal Creek mine trapping twenty three men
A cavern collapse at Coal Creek No 2 mine owned by Crows Nest Pasa Coal Co. hurled 23 men. rescuers pulled twenty to safety despite gas and leaking air pipes, leaving three still entombed in the gas filled section.
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Fernie
Coal Creek
Crows Nest Pasa Coal Company
Minnesota marks fifty years with strong treasury growth
Minnesota closed its year with 2,068,282.64 in the treasury and 12,446,280.64 in receipts, up about 1.2 million from the prior year. Taxable property rose from 41 million to 1.05 billion, state institutions cost over 2 million, and permanent school and university funds total 16.5 million as 2.75 million acres remain unsold.
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Minnesota
Dinehart
An Only Daughter Cured of Consumption Proclaimed
An advertisement recounts Dr H James using Calcutta herbs to cure his only daughter of consumption after others failed. It claims a universal cure and offers the recipe free for two 2 cent stamps, promising relief from night sweats nausea and colds, with Philadelphia address Crad Dock & Co., 103 Race St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. James
Calcutta
Craddock & CO
Race St
Philadelphia
Allen S. Olmsted Foot-Ease catalog request notice
Prompt offers to send cattle hides to Crosby Frisian Pur Company for conversion into coats and robes with various artistic terms. Announces illustrated catalog on page 18 and free sample requests for Allen’s Foot-Ease and Foot-Base Sanitary Corn-Pad. Provides address in Le Ray, New York.
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Crosby Frisian Pur Company
Rochester
N.V
Crosby
Allen
Andress
Allen S. Olmsted
le Ray
Jell O and Jell O Ice Cream Powder Purity Guaranty
A strong Department of Agriculture filing guarantees Jell O and Jell O Ice Cream Powder stay strictly pure and in compliance with the National Pure Food Law. The guarantee, under serial 1834, protects all wholesale and retail grocers dealing in the products.
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Washington
Uv. U
Department of Agriculture
Mill City Pyromaniac Strikes Ten Fires in Minneapolis
A unknown incendiary started ten blazes within half an hour in Minneapolis lower wholesale district. Fires were confined with minimal losses totaling about $2,000 as police pursue a description. Samuel Zimmerman first spotted the rear of Hennepin Trading House fire and alarmed others after finding his own store ablaze.
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Minneapolis
Samuel Zimmerman
Zimmerman & Stone
Hennepin Trading
North- Western Hotel
Igo Express Company
George Day Stables
Husband and wife perish in Lake Silga tragedy Near Annandale
Mystery surrounds drowning of G R Raisbeck and his wife on Lake Silga. Their rowboat was found afloat. Mrs Raisbeck’s body washed ashore while Mr Raisbeck remained missing. Coroner calls it accidental drowning. no foul play suspected. Raisbeck, a New York City resident, spent summers at Annandale with his wife.
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G. R. Raisbeck
Lake Silga
Annandale
Raisbeck
New York City
Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Kedol Digestive Cure Ad
Testimonial style notice praising Bucklen's Arnica Salve for sore feet burns and related injuries. Mentions Maine resident W. Stone and A. M. Olsen's drug store. Also promotes Kedol to prevent chronic dyspepsia and restore stomach health, urging readers to buy from Eugene A. Plefferle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. W. Stone
Eat Polani
Maine
A. M. Olsen
Free Cure Prescription For Weak Man Receipts
A publisher offers a home cure for nervous debility memory loss and weak manhood caused by excesses. Sent free in a plain sealed envelope to any man who writes. Advertisement cites Hallister's Rocky Mountain Ten as a tonic. Pioneer Drug Co sells ten or tabler formats for 85 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian
A. FE
Robinson
Luck
Detroit
Michigan
Hallister
Rocky Mountain
Pioneer Drug Co
Willing for Once Flower Garden Hat Easter Bargain
A playful exchange centers on fashion and a domestic bashful line about an ash barrel affair. The husband agrees to a flower garden hat for Easter as a lighthearted bargain.
Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup For All Ages
The product is recommended for children and adults alike with a pleasant maple sugar taste. It claims a gentle copious laxative action that drives the cold from the system and is sold by Eugene A. Pfe ferle.
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Kennedy
Eugene A. Pfefferle
Mrs Chas B Smith Endorses Dr King’s New Life Pills
Mrs Chas B Smith of West Franklin Maine endorses Dr King’s New Life Pills calling them a painless laxative that does its work without fuss. The advertisement claims the product is adopted by her family and mentions GO M Olsen’s drug store and the number 260.
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Chas. B. Smith
West Franklin
Maine
Dr. King
M. Olsen
Bargains in Farm Lands and New Empire Opportunities
Learn of rare bargains in South Dakota farm land and business chances in the new towns opened by the Minneapolis and St Louis railroad extension. A free illustrated descriptive pamphlet titled The New Empire will be mailed. request via postcard to A B Cutts, G P T A, MinnespolIa, Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Minneapolis
St Louis
R. R. Extension
New Empire
Farmers
Stockman’s Paradise
A. B. Cutts
G. P
T. A. Minnespolla
Minn
Tan Your Hide and New Remedies for Women
An illustrated Crosby Frisian Fur Co catalog from Rochester promises novelty in hides turned to fur items. A New York nurse Mother Gray promotes Australian Leaf, claimed as a monthly regulator curing various female ailments. Sample free by mail from Mother Gray Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosby Frisian Fur Co
Rochester
Crosby
Mother Gray
New York
Mother Gray Con Lekoy
Declining the Chance to Fit for Service Worries a Mother
A Philadelphia reader laments a son who refuses medical study while the father pressed for army or navy fitting. The note highlights concern over the boy at "Im anine" and the family tension between military eligibility and medical careers.
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Army
Navy
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Wasse Slase
de Wits
E. A. Pfefferle
Rea
New Ulm
Dakota House
Bast
America
Jagr. Nowe
Thitont
Aluai
Wanleoller Ave
Olié, Miun
Budd
Famous
Bryan
Paul Boy
John Berquist
Sellwood
Eugene A. Plefferie
Mill City Pyromaniac
Nels Rasen Anay
Knapp
Fergus Falls
Rasen
Peter Weses
Willow River
George Rhomberg
Joseph King
Wabasha
Dwalle Telephone Company
Eugene A. Plefferle
PFiie#ende Ruietter
Impane
Hollister
Rocky Mountain Teg
DeWitt
Sia Steeie
Saskatchewan Wheat Plains
Minneapolis & St Leuis i. R
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Texas
New Mexico
Colorado
Nts
PS Dae
Canada
Noel Budings
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Intendime Homnxtander
Best West
E. Holmes
Jackson Street
Amer
Lirxewam, A. W
Brsowas
Bingham Bros Dealere
Coal & Grain
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