Thousands Realize Kidney Disease Risk Yet Many Don’t
An advertisement-style summary notes the prevalence of kidney disease and urges awareness. It promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp-Root as a kidney and urinary remedy claiming relief from back pain and urinary issues, with purchase through druggists and free samples and book from Dr Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mort
Kilmer
Drugsrista
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Bighamton
N.Y
Fragmentary medical note prompts cautious care in Minneapolis
The unclear text references a medical condition involving rupture and buried land and pain without blood loss. It mentions a dentist and a consultation related to Wilesesited, LIM, and a location on Well eveliet Avenue in Minneapolis. The passage is garbled and suggests a discovery or essay about cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lim
Nicirabe
Government Wins First Round in Suit to Bar Transport Exchange
A federal judge enjoined the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville Railway from issuing trip tickets to Munsey's Magazine in exchange for advertising. The test case involves a 1907 contract for mileage worth 500 dollars, argued under the Hepburn law. The railroad claimed full value at published rates, while the government contends it violated the law barring compensation for transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
C. Kohisast
United States Circuit Court
Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville Railway Company
Munsey's
Railroad Company
Frank A. Munsey & Co
Seven Men Die In Summit Branch Mine Explosion
Seven workers killed and ten injured in a gas explosion at the Williamstown colliery on the Summit Branch Mining Co. No. 1 shaft. The mine was wrecked and set ablaze, rescuers rushed in as volunteers answered the call, bodies found near the shaft in a brutal, massed scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottavile
Williamstown
Summit Branch Mining Company
General Portuondo Dies After Mayari Stabbing
General Rafael Portuondo, a veteran Cuban independence figure and former chairman of the first Cuban assembly, died in Mayori on July 16 from a stab wound received July 12 at a political meeting. The assailant, Augustin Aguleras, belongs to a prominent local family and is linked to Miguelista mayoral politics. Flags were lowered to half mast.
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Santiago
Cuba
Rafael Portuondo
Mayori
Augustin Aguleras
Miguelista
Mayari
Portuondo
Spain
Two Thousand Perish in Tokat Flood Near Asia Minor
A private Samsun letter reports 2000 deaths from floods near Tokat Asia Minor including 300 prisoners drowned in Jai and 600 troops gathered at the government house courtyard engulfed. Only 100 survived.
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Constantinople
Tokat
Asia Minor
Samsun
Black Sea
Jai
Fairbanks Welcomes Kern in Indianapolis Homecoming
Vice President Fairbanks presided at a city celebration in Indianapolis honoring Democratic vice presidential candidate John W. Kern. Kern, nominated to run with William Jennings Bryan, was welcomed after the Denver convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Fairbanks
John W. Kern
Willian Jennings Bryan
Denver
Wilson Convicted of First Degree Murder in Duluth
Renny Wilson of Carver, 36, was found guilty by a Duluth district court jury of first degree murder in the death of his wife Florence Wilson. The jealous theft of life occurred March 27 as Wilson dragged, knocked down, and shot his prostrate spouse after which he wounded himself. He recovered and claimed emotional insanity at trial. jurors deliberated ten minutes.
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Renny Wilson
Carver
Duluth
Florence Wilson
Wilson
Traffic to Resume on Duluth Bridges After Repairs
Two broken Duluth bridges are to be repaired and reopened in a few days. The Northern Pacific bridge is tested and ready for trains. the Great Northern streetcar bridge, wrecked by a steamer years ago, is also ready for opening. Minnesota Editors on summer outing will travel from the Great Lakes to the Pacific, visiting numerous towns before heading to Winnipeg and western Canada. A coroner's jury ruled George Helmont’s death a self inflicted gunshot wound during a struggle with Margaret White, but she faces possible murder charges as a warrant is issued.
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Duluth
Northern Pacific Railway
West Duluth
Great Northern
Minnesota
Quting
St. Paul
Great, Northern Railroad
Great Lakes
Pacific Coast
Koochiching
Beltrami
Roseau
Ranier
International Falls
Fort Francis
Beaudette
Williams and Warroad
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Banff
Rocky Mountains
St. Fou Vas
George Helmont
Margaret White
Helmont
Leo Kinczyski
Minneapolis
Frank Stummowski
Aescien Tee
Western
Canada
Rt Holmes
Jackson Street
Local fires and crimes shock Minneapolis residents
Ablaze toddler Emanuel Gallanter rushed inside as flames devoured his clothing. Mrs. Gallanter smothered the blaze with her bare hands and a blanket, but the child’s injuries are likely fatal. A 12 year old, Arthur Jurgens, was found dead beside a street car track after vanishing for twelve hours. Florence Hutchins, 19, was attacked and blinded temporarily by carbolic acid in her room, with no lead on her assailant. Peter Weisse’s home near Willow River burned. his four year old son perished. A pair of robbers locked the proprietor in an ice box during a daylight shop looting in Minneapolis, escaping with about $40. Police pursue the suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emanuel Gallanter
Henry Gallanter
Minneapolis
Arthur Jurgens
Florence Hutchins
Peter Weisse
Willow River
George Rhomberg
Mr. Rhomberg
Rhomberg
Child Dies of Fright in Creek Near Carver Home
Francis Gehl, son of Mrs. Frances Gehl of Carver, drowned while wailing in a shallow creek near his home. He stepped into a hole and was found dead, having swallowed water. authorities note fright as a likely cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Gehl
Frances Gehl
Carver
Las Ted
Attorney General Rules Railroads May Not Sell Liquor on Buffet Cars
The state attorney general's office holds that railway companies cannot lawfully sell liquor in dining or buffet cars in the state. Written by George W. Peterson with questions from N. E. Peterson, this opinion states no legal permission exists for retail liquor sales by railroads, affecting nearly every railroad line in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attorney General's Office
George W. Peterson
N. E. Peterson
Albert
Balloon Race Ended In Chicago Victory At Minnesota Meet
The third international balloon race in the United States ended with Chicago the winner piloted by Colonel Charles A. Coey. America was second and United States of Minneapolis third. Pommern and King Edward also featured with long endurance flights and short landings in Minnesota towns. Separate accidents marred the day including Joe Mattson’s crash at Hamline, Leo Kinczyski’s fatal injury near Minneapolis, and a factory fire in Minneapolis causing significant damage.
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United States
St. Paul
Chicago
Charles A. Coey
America
Minneapolis
Edward
Blooming Prairie
Minn
Owatonna
West Concord
Warsaw
King Edward
Inez
Hampton
Only Daughter Cured of Consumption By Calcutta Herbs
A physician in Calcutta reportedly cured his only daughter of consumption using a herb preparation. The doctor claims the remedy is permanently curative and offers the recipe free to readers for two 2-cent stamps. Also advertised are cures for night sweats nausea and colds with address Crad Dock & Co Philadelphia.
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H. James
Calcutta
Craddock & CO
Race St
Philadelphia
Naper
Jell-O Purity Guarantee Praised by Officials
A 1907 Washington notice reports the Department of Agriculture received a strong guarantee that Jell-O and Jell-O Ice Cream Powder are pure and comply with the National Pure Food Law. The document protects grocers handling the products and praises their purity, while Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea is advertised as an effective summer tonic. Pioneer Drug Co.
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Washington, D.C
Department of Agriculture
Hollister
Pioneer Drug Co
Simple home cure advertisement for kidney pills
A broad side ad promises a free simple prescription for weak men suffering nervousness, back pain, memory loss, or other health issues from excess and youthful folly. It cites An. Robinson of Detroit and Bert Barber of Elton Wisconsin praising De Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills via Eugene A. Pfefferle.
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An. Robinson
Luck Building
Detroit
Michigan
Bert Barber
Elton, Wis
Mr. Barber
de Witt
Eugene A. Pfefferle
Dr King’s New Discovery Praised By Auburn Centre User
Mrs E B Pierson of Auburn Centre Pa credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing long standing throat and lung trouble. She says other treatments were only temporary and that continued use will restore her to health. The remedy, sold by O M Olsen’s drug store, offers a trial bottle free and costs one dollar.
Standings, Ice Break, and the Kodol Letter Echoes
A dramatic ice incident shows a skater stranded seven feet out as a park keeper urges rescue. The scene features panicked bystanders and a bold claim about the swimmer in danger. Separately a testimonial letter touts Kodol for indigestion from Jake Moore of Atlanta, dated 1904, praising its rapid benefits.
Life Pills Endorsed by Hurriaville Resident
Mr A A Felton of Hurriaville New York says New Life Pills have been exactly right for years. Claimed to cure constipation biliousness and malaria. Available 25 cents at M Olsen’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Felton
Hurriaville
N.Y
M. Olsen’ Drig
Merely Suggestion in Circle Magazine
A fragment from Circle Magazine about farming satire. A farmer recalls old methods for cows when pasture was scarce. The speaker Pat jokes that they used eroven goggles to make cows shaved, with milk tasting like antlane furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Taity
Circle Magazine
Kodol Aids Digestion Sold By Local Vendor
An advertisement touts Kodol as a quick aid for stomach disorders promising relief after short use. It notes the product is sold by Eugene A. PieMlerie and promotes Allen’s Foot-Ease with free samples of foot care products from Allen Dimsted of LeRay New York.
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Eugene A. PieMlerie
Alles
Allen
le Ray
Bargain in Farm Lands Offer from New Empire Pamphlet
Rare farm land and business bargains in South Dakota offered with a free illustrated pamphlet about the Minneapolis and St Louis Railroad extension to the new empire. Mail or postcard requests to A. B. Cutts, G. P. T. A., Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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South Dakota
Minneapolis and
St Louis
Advertising Nuggets From Ailment And Fur Goods
An assortment of catalog blurbs sells hides and fur items from Crosby Frisian Pur Co Rochester New York and a herbal remedy for women from Mother Gray Co Lewistown New York. The notices promote fur coats robes rugs and an aromatic herbal drink claimed to regulate and ease female health issues with mail order samples offered.
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Cattie
Tiresby Frisian Fur Company
Rochester, N. Y
Crosby
Crosby Frisian Pur Co
Rochester
Poor Fred Misled in Marriage to Younger Miss Passe
The text recalls a man named Fred who was deceived by Miss Passe in marriage. It notes she has ample money but is revealed to be ten years younger than she claimed. The remark hints at a cynical underpinning to the union and its unraveling.
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Fred
Passe
Homeseekers' Rates Via the Minneapolis & St. Louis RK
On first and third Tuesdays each month tickets to Nebraska Kansas Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma Indian Territory Texas New Mexico Colorado and other states. Stop overs allowed and tickets limited pay days. For rates times call or address A B Curtis G P and T A Minneapolis Minn.
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Minneapolis & St. Louis
RK. R
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Texas
New Mexico
Colorado
A. B. Cuits
Minneapolis
Minn
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DeWitt
E. A. Prefferle
Rea
Megitar
New] Ulm
Dakota House
de. Bea
Europe
Ph. Bex & CO
Wellevilet Ave
Minu
Exchange of Railroad Transportation
Alval
Strelgl & Cragsbrenner
Fire Department
Colonel Coey
Joe Mattson
New York
Hamline
Corbin
Mattson
James Lindsay
Deer River
Chestnut Street
Dwight Baldwin
Kell Tullian
Cottagewood
Lake Minnetonka
Dwight M. Baldwin, Jr
Keir Tullian Nves
St. Louis
Forman, Ford & Co
Charles Hicketts
Frank Helden
Paul Perk
Burlington
Highwood
Jake Moore
Georia
DeWitt & Co
Kodol
Jakab
Moore
Atlanta
Eugene A. Pletfarle
Iust
Vilaostiere
Saskatchewan Wheat Plains
Hallixne
Hocky Mountain
Finneer
Mother Gray
Mother Gray Co
Lewov
M.A. Bixemann
A. W. Briquay
Bingham Bros
Coal & Grain
New Ulm
Milding
Des Moines
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