Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Minneapolis Woman
Miss Alice M. Smith of Minneapolis testifies the product relieved monthly suffering after two years of pain. She used a few bottles and now experiences no pains, using it occasionally when tired. The letter promotes the compound as a safeguard of women's health with ongoing testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice M. Smith
Minneapolis
Minn
Lydia E.pinkham
Dean As. Privenam
Lydia I. Pinkham
Bret
Lydia E. Pinkham
Alice M. Ssata
Third Ave
South
Minneapolis Study Club
New Rich Diner Tale From Gen Reyes Dinner
Gen Reyes of Colombia, arriving in New York before sailing to Paris on the Kaiser Wilhelm, jokes about the new rich. The New York Tribune reports his quip about a millionaire in Zanavia asking a butler when to dine, and the butler replying that best people dine at different times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Reyes
Colombia
New York
Paris
New York Tribune
United States
Zanavia
Hermuda Alum cepa bulbs sell out in short order
A glib fakir sold out his stock of Hermuda Alum cepa bulbs with a sales pitch to gents. He claimed they grow anywhere and can be used for perfume and decor. Prices were ten cents each or three for a quarter with a buyer and his wife remarking on the bulbs’ cellar growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Dodd's Kidney Pills Promising Healings Reported
In Harford Mills on May 16 a neighborhood hails Dodd's Kidney Oil and Pills after Mrs. J. D. Wallace, long ill and unable to walk eighty rods, improves quickly. She gains twenty pounds in three months and resumes daily tasks, credited to the remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harford Mills
Dodd
J. D. Wallace
Dadd
Pike
Possible Explanation Sparks Fringe Debate in Gazette
A fragmentary exchange shows a youth named Saphead attributing ignorance to a rumored explanation. The quote cites a misheard phrase and a dubious source, while a magazine style Enquirer adds a skeptical note about the supposed culprit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saphead
Cure for skin ailments with Cutscars and Electra Soap
A patent medicine style notice touts a one night treatment using Electra Soap and Cutscara Ointment for sore hands and chapped skin. It claims quick cures and advises soft fabrics, with dramatic testimonials and generic health prompts.
Fragmented Vague Ad Snippets From Early 20th Century Notices
A collage of short notices and product claims appears, citing Allen's Foot Fast and various quack cures. It includes stray lines about cures for swelling feet, unwanted endorsements, dubious testimonials, and scattered newspaper clippings with mispellings and odd attributions.
Gillespie murder trial enters its second week
Rising Sun Indiana May reports detail juror changes amid the Gillespie murder case. The jury, after challenges and a relocation, is seated with farmers and tradesmen among the members. Elizabeth Gillespie is the victim. James Gillespie and the Barbours face charges. The trial includes testimony from Margaret Gillespie and observations about the crime scene.
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Rising Sun
Ind
Gillespie
James Hulbert
Albert Patey
David Bailey
David H. Gibson
George Reiman
W. J. Powell
Hugh French
W. J. Spalding
H. W. Neaman
Sherman
Oscar Jones
William Seward
Belle Seward
Spaan
Indiana
Albert Pate
David Baller
W. J. Spaulding
Willian Ward
Martin Scranton
Samuel Camppbell, Jr
Farmer
J. S. Thompson
Engineer
Ira Powell
J. P. Hanna
James Gillespie
Jim
Harry McMullen
Elizabeth
Barbours
Myron Barbour
Barbour
Botanic Blood Balm advertised for rheumatism cure
An advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm cures rheumatism by purifying blood and relieving joint pain. It offers free samples to readers, guarantees a lasting cure with one bottle, and promises refund if not cured. It also links kidney function to rheumatic symptoms and asserts safety and tested use.
World's Fair attendance rises in second week at St Louis
St Louis reports 188 471 visitors in the second week of the exposition, trailing Chicago's 220 614 as local traffic dominates. The week includes press conventions, women’s clubs, road association talks, and Canada’s delegation arrival. A Igorrote village court held savage rites and a dog meat feast closed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Chicago
National Editorial Association
Congress Hall
Press Parliament
Press Association
United States
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
National Good Roads Association
William Hutchinson
Canada
W. Burns
Canadian Commission
Left in Cold Spot by Cyrus Townsend Brady
Cyrus Townsend Brady sought medical help on a very cold day while writing. He rushed from his library to the reception hall to ask his physician to finish quickly so he could return to his story where the hero and heroine were by a babbling brook and might freeze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Townsend Brady
Argonaut
American national game lesson from Tavani in Florence
In Florence an Italian hostess asked Mark Tavani for the American national game. He answered poker and, when teased, insisted that the United States must never give up even after losing its last chance, as quoted by Argonaut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Mark Tavani
Footpad Attack Stuns Bill Collector in Secluded Area
A bill collector was knocked insensible by footpads in a lonely place. A witness confirms the assault and states the man would recover, noting the victim’s profession as the key reason for certainty. Police investigate the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. O. Times-Democrat
Food programs feed 24,000 city children daily in winter
In major German cities many children attend school from eight o'clock in winter and seven in summer without breakfast. Arrangements have been made in several places to provide needed meals. During winter of 1992 1903 in the ten largest cities 24,000 were fed daily.
Day voices dream of college over mule cart life
Chancellor James R. Day of Syracuse University says if his son were destined to drive a mule cart all his life he would send him to college to create a vast distance between him and the mule. He emphasizes education as a path to opportunity and self advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Day
Syracuse University
German Scientist Turns Peat Moss Into Animal Fodder
A German scientist reports success in converting cleansed peat moss fibers into a usable animal feed by treating them with beet sugar factory molasses. The resulting compound serves as acceptable fodder for domestic animals.
Danger of tools and paper warned by Indianapolis Journal
The Indianapolis Journal notes that combining a tool with a sheet of paper can be as dangerous as fire and gunpowder, highlighting the risk of unexpected accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Have box coats gone out of fashion for the dead
A Chicago Post quip notes that funeral fashion endures, suggesting box coats remain in use for the deceased. The brief remark frames attire as a lasting, practical concern beyond trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Post
University of Calcutta Seen as Largest Educational Corporation
The University of Calcutta is described as the world’s largest educational corporation, annually examining over 10,000 students across its system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Calcutta
Overworked. Charity begins at home in Springfield Journal
A brief Springfield Journal note remarks that charity begins at home and may fail to progress beyond the household, suggesting overwork as a barrier to broader aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Journal
Vatican Denies Papal Letter to President Loubet
Osservatore Romano denies a French press claim that the pope wrote to President Loubet about his Rome visit. In London, May 12 funeral services for Sir Henry M. Stanley set for May 17 at Westminster Abbey with condolences from around the world and a royal representative anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
The
Osservatore Romano
Vatican
Loubet
Stanley
London
Sir Henry M. Stanley
Westminster Abbey
King of
Coffee Poisoning Warns of Disturbing Dreams and Health Loss
A former coffee user describes sleep disruption headaches and nervous symptoms before switching to Postum. He claims removing coffee cured his insomnia, improved digestion, and steadied nerves allowing normal work and writing.
Bank to Liquidate as Directors Recommend Liquidation
Providence May 13 The directors of the National Bank of North America vote to recommend to stockholders that the bank be placed in liquidation. Capital stock stands at 1,000,000. Ottawa May 13 A Manitoba land sale to a Duluth syndicate reports 256,000 acres sold. Col Davidson of the Saskatchewan Land Co named as head. price details not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. I
National Bank of North America
Manitoba
Ottawa
Duluth
Davidson
Saskatchewan ‘Land Co
Lynchings in Appling County Georgia
A crowd of about 100 unmasked men seized John Cumming a Black man awaiting trial for criminal assault and hanged him to a tree near the public road. His body was riddled with birdshot bullets. The crime occurred in the upper county last week involving a 15 year old girl. The lynchers were quiet and orderly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Appling
Columbia County
John Cumming
Methodist Protestants To Open General Conference
The Methodist Protestant church will begin its general conference in Washington next Friday, likely lasting ten days. The main issue on the agenda is the proposed union with the Congregationalists and the United Brethren, though no church has taken formal action yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
General Conference
Methodist Protestant Church
Congregationalists
United Brethren
Bloody rail camp murder near Copper Ridge tunnel
In a bloody fight at a railroad camp near Copper Ridge tunnel on the Knoxville LaFolette Jellico railroad 17 miles from Knoxville Night Walking Boss Andy Johnson of Harriman Tenn was fatally wounded by Geo Earl an Alabama Negro working on the line Earl was shot and killed by Deputy Sheriff Estes of Knox county
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Knoxville
Tenn
Copper Ridge
LaFolette & Jellico Railroad
Andy Johnson
Harriman
Geo. Earl
Earl
Estes
Knox County
Miles For Parker's Running Mate
Albany May 16 reports say Senator D B Hill opened talks with Gen Nelson A Miles about Miles taking second place on the national Democratic ticket with Judge Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Parker
Albany
N. Y
D. B. Hill
Nelson A. Miles
Judge Parker
Expensive Bunker Golf Bet Between Cleric and Golfer
A New York clergyman and a clubman at Morristown golf course made a playful bet over oath costs. The payer donated a dollar per oath to charity, then doubled it to twenty dollars after a hefty drive. The sly exchange continued as the golfer swore out the debt while escaping with the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Morristown Links
New York Times
Dodd's Kidney Pills Prove Global Remedy in Letters
Two letters praise Dodd's Kidney Pills as a trusted cure, with callers from Cairo Egypt and Viborg Denmark seeking postal or branch details. Mohamed Rached asks for six boxes and location of a Cairo branch, while J P Simonson requests purchase details from Buffalo or London and shipping options.
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Dodd
Sirs
Cairo
Egypt
Denar Sirs
Buffalo
London
J. P. Simonson
Viborg
V. Mark
Denmark
Ticket speculator pressed to sell season ticket at factory
In a private office scene a ticket speculator offers a season ticket to the baseball grounds. The boss declines and says the office boy must decide, highlighting a humorous exchange from the Chicago Daily News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Daily News
Sewing machine offers from Sears Roebuck and Co
If any price is low or offer liberal, return this notice for a free catalogue. It lists Minnesota Singer Wheeler & Wilson White Standard and New Home machines with surprising prices. Write to Sears Roebuck & Co Chicago to receive the latest offers and book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Singer
Wheeler & Wilson
Standard
White
Sears, Roebuck & CO
Chicago
Had to Come Across. A Din Ner Tiptop Dining Hint
A playful line from The Smart Set features a guest instructing a waiter to top off with a tip. The exchange highlights restaurant service etiquette and a light humorous tone.
Almanac for 1904 from Kansas City Southern Railway
The Kansas City Southern Railway announces the S C S&S Almanac for 1904 now ready for distribution. It includes monthly calendars, household hints, and country information covering Missouri Arkansas Indian Territory Texas and Louisiana. Copy requests go to S G Warner Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Southern Railway Company
Missouri
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Texas
Louisiana
Pass
Kansas City
Peruna Remedies Boost Health Say Buffalo and Elkton Women
A Buffalo woman Mrs J E Finn and an Elkton Ohio woman Mrs J W Reynolds credit Peruna Medicine Co remedies with recovering health from long illness. Finn reports restored health after two months of Peruna use followed by quick recovery. Reynolds says Peruna keeps her well and minimizes doctor visits despite heavy home duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Finn
East High Street
Buffalo
N. Y
Perupa Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
J. EB. Finn
J. W. Reynolds
Elkton
Peruna
J. W. Reynolas
Women urged to join free home treatment list for Hartman
The notice invites women to send name and symptoms with disease duration and prior remedies to Dr. Hartman of The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio. First month’s treatment directions will be mailed free. No free medicine. though complete guidance is provided. Read testimonials from previous female patients.
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Columbia
Cleveland
Trisune
Crawford
Crescent Monarch Imperial
Our Son Geatert’ Grater
Ans Ege
Pope Manufacturing CO
Hartford, Conn
Chicago, ‘I
Cower
Ao Perle
Parra Weil
Piso
Liier Atv
Srsroe
BoFlur
Mierates
Fiso Company
Ctach
Liberty Streets
Warren, BA
Napoleon
Memini
Galveston News
Allen
le Roy
N.Y
Jerseys Appdeiack
N.Y. World
Uncle Eben
Washington Star
F. Bayer
Trinity Springs
Chicago Record-Herald
Red River
Nichols & Shepard Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Cascarets
Philadelphia
Independence Party
Democratic Party
Steelville
B.B.B
B. B.B
Blood Balm Co
the Press Congress
Brotherhood ‘of Locomotive Engineers
Georgia
Vancouver Harbor
Vancouvver
B. C
Lord Dundonald
Canadian Artillery
H. Lee Decker
Jamestown
Naval Academy
Liao Yang
Port Adams
Vancouver
Admiralty Islands
South Sea
Condor
Jacksonville
Fla
Princeton
Mohamed Rached
Immeubles Libres de Tetat
Pate
Real Sport
KX. C. S&s. Almanac
Republic of Panama
Chicago ‘Tribune
Indianapolis News
Perupa
Southern Foundry CO
Owensboro
Kentucky
Sraemer
Craemer
Grand Avenue
Sr. Louis
Boston
Price
B. Paxton CO
Pope
Mas
Haliwas
Western
Western Canada
Dasa
Stox
Williams, Law Building
Toledo
Market Report
Cincinnati
St’rts
Baltimore
Louisville
Indianapolis
Mexico
California
Katy ST. Louis
Southern Railway
Weil
DeLesch Mill
Mig. Go
Bax
Mew
Losis J
Sipser Krald & CO
Max K
Washington, D.C
HAI Chow IH
N. B
PPS
Columbb
A. W. McCormick & Soxe
Walzat ‘Su
Fascinnati, O
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