Trial on Sorcery Allegations in Joyce Court
In a London court yesterday a man claimed telepathic sorcery from his brother Sir Alfred Thomas MP. The accuser, Joseph William Thomas, wore pince-nez and said the influence caused him nightly pain, with distance not reducing its effect. The judge suggested an out of court settlement.
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Joyce
Eric
Ag Joseph’ Wil-lam -Thomas
Sir Alfred Thomas
Mr. Isaacs
Mrr. Thomas
London Mirror
Bovine Tuberculosis in Saxony Alarm
Saxony government officials claim two thirds of the kingdom's cattle are affected by tuberculosis. The tuberculin test shows widespread disease, prompting urgent measures to stamp out infection, including destruction of diseased cattle, feeding calves with cooked milk, sterilizing stables, and isolating suspected animals.
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Saxony
Decline of Chinese Tea Trade Shrinks World Share
Vice Consul Arn old at Fooehow reports a long decline in China’s tea trade. From 1678 to 1837 China dominated global exports, peaking in 1880 at 200 million pounds. By 1901 China’s share fell to 39 percent as India and Ceylon rose to 65 percent, blamed on poor leaf curvation and preparation.
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Arnold
Fooehow
China
England
India
Ceylon
Japan
Formdsa
Formosa
The Dentist and the Irishman Joke
A dentist faced a stubborn Irish patient who would not open his mouth. In a quick ruse the dentist urged his assistant to run a needle into the man’s leg. The Irishman yelled, mouth opened, and the dentist extracted the tooth. He quips the roots went down far.
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Oactasian
Dundee Advertiser
Fortified Peru-Wa Cure Reported In 48 Hours
Chas W Bowman reports personal use of Peru-Wa remedy curing a severe cold in forty eight hours. He notes his aversion to patent medicines but endorses its effectiveness for head and throat ailments. He and his family use it as prevention and recommend it to friends.
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Chas. W. Bowman
Mi. Cav
Lan Hun
Erana
A Show of Puppies at Trowbridge Mart
Paneh states that postcards have been sent to Trowbridge Foot Beagles members inviting them to a puppy show at the Mart in Trowbridge on Tuesday at 2 30 PM with a request for attendance.
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Paneh
Trowbridge Foot Beagles
Mart
Trowbridge
Earls of Thought and Moral Reflections in Ram's Horn
A rambling moral pondering collection argues that true insight comes from heart appreciation not mere instruction. It critiques preachers who lack lived example and warns that pride, prideful independence, and hidden wealth erode virtue.
Curiosity and Crime Among Boys Cited In Middlewich Case
Bernard Stangay a twelve year old is remanded at Middlewich Cheshire on a charge of placing an obstruction on the London and Northwestern Railway with intent to endanger passengers. A Daily Mail report notes the boy acted from curiosity not malice and quotes a mission school secretary on why youngsters commit such acts.
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Bernard Stangay
Middlewich
Cheshire
London and Northwestern
London Mail
Mission School For
Daily Mail
Oklahoma Indians plan grand interim powwows across tribes
The Osage near Hominy host the largest gathering as Poncas Croes Kiowas Comanches and others celebrate with dances feasts and tribal exchanges. Quapaw in the agency prep for a farewell at Wrandlotte August 7 to 10 with green corn stomp dances and thanks. Ponca Tudillans schedule September 15 16 inviting all Oklahoma and Northern tribes for buffalo meat dances and more. The Poncas head chief secures a 101 ranch cattle and buffalo supply for 4 000 visitors at their expense.
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Oklahoma
United States
Hominy
Quapaw Agency
Wrandlotte
Peoria
Kansas City Journal
The Limit Gohap Esteemed Yet Said to Have Nothing Further to Live For
A quoted exchange reveals praise for a highly successful figure nicknamed Gohap followed by a stark claim that he felt he had nothing left to live for, signaling a dramatic personal crisis.
Huge sea-herted? giant heard captured near Novara
Herr Joseph Ronehett of Ornavasse near Novara is said to possess the largest hare in Europe measuring nearly six feet long.
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Joseph Ronehett
Ornavasse
Novara
Europe
Etini
Cure of Scaly Eruption After Ten Years with Cuticura
B Hiram Mattingly of Vermillion Dek. recounts a decade of severe itching and widespread sores starting in childhood. After trying arsenic salves and painful remedies, he found complete cure and hair restoration using three boxes of Cuticura Ointment following prior use of Cuticura Soap. He offers to share details with interested readers.
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Valni
Hiram Mattingly
Vermillion, & Dek
New Line Aims to Link Rio de Janeiro with New York
The Brazilian government subsidizes a steamship line from Rio de Janeiro to New York hoping to ease high freight rates. Competition is seen as needed though the many stopovers and non superior vessels may hinder success.
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Rio de Janeiro
New York
Brazil
Reward for Catarrh Cure Claims and Who Sold It
An advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for an incurable case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It lists Carey & Co of Toledo and others as sellers and endorses Fd Cheney as trustworthy. Hall's Catarrh Cure is said to affect blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials available and price seven cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
D. Carey & Co
Laledo
F.d. Cheney
Frm
West & Trouax
Toledo
WaLpIne
Kinxon & Marvin
Alail
Battle
All Druggista
Wouiin
Grateful Friends Ag
Lydia BE
Pinkham
India
Draggisia
California Fig Syrup, Co
United States
California
Fig” Syrup. Co
Corn Stalk Sugar and Prof H W Wiley’s Claim
Professor H W Wiley from the Department of Agriculture suggests sweet corn stalks can yield high quality sugar. He notes they contain more sugar than common field corn and peak sugar occurs when ears are pulled. Sugar can be converted into alcohol and could be profitable.
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H. W. Wiley
Department of Agriculture
Government Gifts Wedding Present to Post Office Employees
The British Post Office provides a wedding present from the government to every employee upon marriage, a traditional wartime era benefit highlighting official support for workers with the ceremony.
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Empolye
British Post Office
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