Man in Caucasus Kills Infant Son on God’s Command
Ivan Asiamazoff of Bayandour, Caucasus, cut the throat of his seven month old son at the church threshold claiming a vision from St John. He told a judge the Almighty demanded the sacrifice to cure his health, and though prayers failed, he believed it his duty. The case stunned locals who debated his saintly conduct versus arrest.
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Bayandour
Caucasus
Ivan Asiamazoff
St. John
Ivan
Aslamazoff
New York Herald
Wanted an Eye for Each Kleptomaniac Sisters at the Shop
A young clerk guards a counter after two well dressed women warn him of a klepto sister. He watches closely for twenty minutes but no purchase occurs. A later shopper reveals the sister did lift a roll of silk and two cards of face a clever misdirection ends with the clerk realizing the irony.
Deer Driven into Vienna Suburb Dies of Fright
A deer wandering from snowbound hills entered a Vienna suburb in search of food and was chased by residents. The frightened animal collapsed and died before help could arrive.
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Vienna
Invention of a wound stitching machine
A wound stitching machine by Dr Michel stitches epidermal layers rapidly with nickel hooks. It is painless, easily disinfected, and adjustable at 25 stitches per minute. The device reduces pain and speeds healing compared with hand stitching.
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Michel
Unmailed Love Letter and Diary Find Highlight Hermit Tale
A half century ago a young English traveler fell for a girl and wrote a passionate letter that was never mailed. He returned home, became a hermit until his death, and his heirs later discover a forgotten note in his library, a love letter never sent. Also profiled is President Burt of Union Pacific, lauded for his extraordinary work rate and direct control over railroad operations.
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Burt
Union Pacific
Cure Blood Poison and Diseases Versus Sores and Rashes
Patent medicine claims healing for blood poison cancer and skin sores with B B B and Dr Kline nerve restorer. Ads promise cures, free samples, and home treatment guidance. Other notes mention porcelain making in Japan and global trade facts including shipping and hop crop data.
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Bicon Bass Co
Atlanta
Grandmother Pettingill Declares She Will Not Attend Shrubville Centennial
After Shrubville’s centennial celebration, Grandmother Pettingill firmly states she will not attend any future centennials. She recalls the noise, bands, and frightened horses, stressing her resolve to stay home regardless of circumstances or requests. The proverb about promises hints at quiet firmness.
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Shrubville
Peruna praised by church worker and others for cures
A Galion Ohio church worker, Hattie La Fountain, credits Peruna with curing months of bearing down pains and headaches after her first child. Julia M. Brown of Los Angeles extols Peruna’s superior action, noting relief of chronic catarrh and nervous weariness. Annie Gran from New York reports Peruna rebuilt her strength after backache and heaviness. Mamie Powell from Lake Charles attests monthly pains disappeared after starting Peruna and plans to continue use. Readers are invited to request Dr Hartman’s free home treatment and advice.
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Hattie la Fountain
Treas
Home Circle
Catholi
Ohio
Galion
Peruna
Hartman
Dean
Omee
Mies
Annie Horan
Post Pocahontas of
Yemassee
Annie Gran
Mamie Powell
Lake Charles
Louisiana
Mamie Powtlll
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
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L. Hawn
Newington, Ont
J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell, Mass
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Rae A
Union Metallic Cartridge Co
Bridgeport
Gonn
Carpenter
Addres
Carpenter & CO
Louisville
Seid Py Aeeaests
Fisher
Roanoe
Nout
Sterling Remedy Co
Cageer N
Calais
Dover
Caesar
Hall
F. J. Cuexey & Co
Props
Toledo
Price
Leland Stanford
P. C. Nuckles
Rocheport
Mr. Nuckles
Jacob D. van Doren
Sixth Street
Fond du Lac
Wis
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Japan
Kline
Dr.ba. Kure, Ltd
Phila
United States Army
Winslow
France
Borst
Trinity Springs
Ind
Woman’s State Federation
Julia M. Brown
Woman's State Federation of California
Fifth St
Los Angeles
Mrs. Hattle LaFountain
Youth's Companion
Companion
Boston
Mass
Baiton Massaga Lentes
Toronts
Cal
Berl
Cmacu
Byron Emporia Nurs
Olan
Ress
Winchester
Esaw Mills
Hege
Salem Iron Works
Winston-Salem
Milistones Cracow
Bese County
W. L. Douglas
Douglas
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