Petersburg fund for Russian massacre victims raised
Petersburg initiates a fundraising drive for victims of the Russian massacres. The Russian Government reports the Polish situation worsening, while King Alfonso of Spain arrives in Vienna. Republicans gain in Spanish municipal elections. Germany's Foreign Office denies any plan to vacate Kiaochau lease. Japan plans a 250 million dollar loan to refinance debts.
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Petersburg
Alfonso
Spain
Vienna
Germany
Japan
Hospitals Crowded Majority of Patients Women
A 19th century warning praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing womb and ovarian troubles. The letter from Miss Luella Adams of Seattle describes severe female health issues and an operation threat, claiming cure after taking the compound. Mrs Pinkham offers free advice by mail from Lynn, Massachusetts.
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Luella Adama
Colonnade Hotel
Seattle
Wash
Lydia E. Pinkham
Miss Adams
Dining With Franz Josef at Austrian Court
In Pearson's Monthly, October issue describes Emperor Franz Josef dining with guests, sharing frank talks and lively verses. Since personal tragedies, he leads a solitary year but enjoys summers at Ischl with daughters and grandchildren, momentarily escaping sorrow.
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Franz Josef
Rudolph
Geneva
Ischl
Salszkammergut
Pearson’s Monthly
Mull's Anti-Belch Wafers free trial offer ad
An advertisement touts Mull's Anti-Belch Wafers as a cure for stomach trouble without drugs. It promises two free boxes with a coupon and alleges the product absorbs disorders, claiming drugless relief and urging readers to request samples by mail from Mull's Graper Tonic Co.
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Mull
Mctr’s
Grapr Tonic Co
Third Ave
Rock Island, Ll
Itching Scalp Relief From Cuticura Cure Testimony
Ada C. Smith of Jersey City recounts relief from an itchy scalp using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, noting hair regrowth and a clear scalp after one box and one cake. Also mentions a Jersey City address and a second testimonial praising Cuticura. Berlin hosts about thirty vegetarian restaurants. Piso's Cure praised for throat and lung ailments. Peces uses 211,323,602 gallons of water daily.
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Ada C. Smith
Grand St
Jersey City
N. J
Wa. O. Expsiey
Vanburen
Ind
Let the Men Cook Opinion Sparks Debate on Roles
A Virginia paper mocks women pursuing music lessons and marriage roles while noting men’s cooking as a valued skill. The excerpt contrasts female ambitions with commercial life or vaudeville futures, then shifts to brief ads for health products and remedies from Dr. Kline, Mrs. Winslow, and Taylor’s Cherokee Remedy.
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Virginia
Cincinnati
Botanic Blood Balm touted as cure for rheumatism and catarrh
An advertisement extols Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a cure for rheumatism and catarrh caused by poisoned blood. It promises relief from joint pains, back ache, and digestive issues, claims thirty years of testing, and offers a sample and home guidance from the Blood Balm Co. in Atlanta, Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
China abolishes bows and arrows as national weapons
An imperial edict announces the abolition of bows and arrows in official use in China. The decree notes the need to modernize military forces and directs princes, dukes, ministers of the eight banners, and officials to abandon archery for state ceremonies and for imperial guards. The Board of War is tasked to draft testing regulations for military proficiency.
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China
Eight Banners
Board of War
Sandals Adopted by British MP Kier Hardy in Summer Wear
Kier Hardy the British M P known for his Scotch cap has discarded shoes for sandals this summer and may have influenced colleagues to adopt the airy footwear. John Alexander Dowie of Zion City is reported in feeble health and succession issues are causing dissension.
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Kier Hardy
M. P
John Alexander Dowie
Zion City
Oil Skimming Sea Turns Storm Into Calm Millpond
A tourist recalls how a ship in a hurricane released 50 to 60 gallons of oil from zinc tanks as ballast. The oil formed a prismatic skin on the water, ending foam and creating a 200 yard square calm area for about two minutes. The sea then broke up and oil patches dispersed as the storm continued.
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White Sea
Porridge bans a breakfast relic as Grape-Nuts aids a family
A British born Ontario couple recounts a dramatic turn with Grape-Nuts after pneumonia and la grippe left the husband weak. In one month he gained 10 pounds and regained strength while their 5 year old ceased stomach pains. They praise the cereal as tastier and more economical than porridge and note a healthier routine.
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Hantsville
Ont
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Modest claim of beauty and early health ads in 19th century notice
A fragmentary newspaper clippings describe a boast about modesty and beauty, then promote Hall’s Catarra Cure with testimonials from druggists in Toledo. It also includes an ad for Dean’s Kidney Pills by Foster-Milburn Co claiming cure after years of kidney issues.
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Catarra
Hall
D. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F.J. Cheney
Pe & ‘'Ruax
Walpinc, Kixnan & Marviy
A. H. Stotts
State Capitol
Columbus
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
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San Francisco
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Anta
Toronto
Canada
Atkins
Rey
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Can
Mozley
Berlin
Kline
Dr.r.h. Kurner, Ltd
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Phila
Cupid
Taylor
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Southern Mfc. CO
Richmond, Va
Coches
Dian Toques
Solia
Nee “Sain
Nevkiaca
Cate Logy Pictures
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Epee
Ari
Baird-North Company
Essex Street
Salem
Mass
T Mark
Crab Orchard Water CO
John White & Co
Louisville
Atlas
Atlas Engine
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O. K. Supply Co
Mendota
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