Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Claims Famous Cure
A reader testifies that Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured a tumor and restored her periods after an operation was deemed necessary. Fannie D. Fox of Walford, Pa describes dramatic improvement after five bottles and a medical recheck showing no tumor.
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Lydia B. Pinkham
Fannie D. Fox
Lydia
Pinkham
Lydia Brinkham
Lynn
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ick
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pink- Sam
King
Chestnut Street
Ralford
Allen's Root-Mase cures sore feet and helps tight shoes
An advertisement extols Allen's Root-Mase as a cure for corns bunions swollen and sore feet and for making tight shoes fit easily. It notes sample mailings and lists Allen S Olmsted as a maker. It mentions various bread loaves from Italian bakers and French pipe shaped rye rolls.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
Baseball and church mingle in early city notes
A fragment describes tall Atlantic figures and a preacher in Leavenworth, noting Kavfus as a baseball fan and timely advertiser. A score board joke invites readers to hear Reverend Doctor Fiwood at the Presbyterian church on the morrow, promising lively talking points and hot takes.
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Leavenworth
Kavsus
Phils Atiee
Ith Presbyterian Church
Doctor Fiwood
One Man's Evil Is One Man's Evil Is By Effie Row
Stanton visits his ailing brother Walter Tenby and arranges a perilous plan. He enlists Sarah to courier papers to the north while he prepares Gerald Tenby for a critical night, warning of dire consequences if any misstep occurs.
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Master George
Stanton
Sarah
England
Walter
George Stanton
Mill Cross Court
Sir Gerald
Gerald
Gerald Tenby
Tenby
Antonia Reveals Lubert Tenby Return to Edward Marchmont
Antonia seeks sympathy from Uncle Edward after reporting an emotional confrontation with her father over Lubert Tenby. She recounts meeting Tenby, announcing his return, and the hope he must face a troubled future, while Ed ward urges caution regarding his absence and a troubling letter from Ben Coop.
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Antonia
Edward Marchmont
Edward
Tord Marchmont
Gaele Edward
Betty
Llubert Tenby
Lord Marchmont
Tubert
Ilubert
Lubert ‘Tenby
Uncle Edward
Liubert
Ben Coop
Siuter Oavent
Ben
Hubert
Lord Marchmont Seeks Approval Of Gerald Tenby Match
Lord Marchmont discusses Antonia's marriage prospects with Edward Marchmont. He reveals Gerald Tenby, son of infamous Robert Tenby, has inheritance and social standing, and may ask Antonia for her hand. Edward notes Tenby’s promising future and wealth, while Pierce asserts Antonia will obey his wishes. A interruption interrupts the tense moment.
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Lord Marchmont
Betty
Mr. Marchmont
Edward
Antonia
Edward Marchmont
Pierce
Gerald Enby
Mill Gross Court
Edward Marchmond
Gerald
Gerald Tenby
Robert Fenby
Lord March
Nont
Antonia Receives Uncle Edward’s Support Amid Family Conflict
Antonia’s resolve to defy her father hardens as Midward Marchmont and Uncle Edward grow close through her tale. Edward questions Aubert’s past while Antonia maintains she will not bow to Tyremont’s will, aware of looming difficulties after Ben’s revelations.
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Chaption
Antonia
Marchmont
Aubert
Edward Marchmont
Edward
Tyremont
Ben
Antonia Delays Departure After Father’s Uncertain Visit
In the household a rift widens as Antonia plans to stay with Lady Charlotte while awaiting her father Lord Marchmont’s reply. Edward Marchmont faces scrutiny from Lady Betty over his pursuit of Antonia and mentions Gerald Yendy as a frequent presence at the house. The scene ends with Antonia awaiting a fateful message and Betty pressing Edward on the engagement.
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Edward
London
Antonia
Charlotte Singleton
Edward Marchmont
Betty
Charlotte
Sher Jetter
Antonia Marchmont
Lord Marchmont
Pierce
Gerald ‘Yendy
Troop Movements and Local Skirmishes Reported Near Pinar del Rio
The Washington Star relays tales of a registry clerk’s travels and a Samoan dog feast story. In Cuba, insurgents around Pinar del Rio disrupt telegraph lines, seize rifles and mules, and clash with rural guards near Guanajay and San Antonio de los Banos as Bandera's forces grow to about seventy men.
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Pinar del Rio
Consslacion del Sur
Havanna
Bandera
Guanajay
San Antonio de Los Banos
Tim Wooden and the Lazy Legend of Milwaukee
Anecdotes from a historic Milwaukee volume depict Tim Wooden as irresistibly lazy rather than ill a tale of stubborn laziness. Indians once captured him for sport and threatened fire but he demanded a horse to escape. A logging accident saw him break his leg when a loose log tumbled toward him, saved only by his reluctance to move.
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Tim Wooden
Milwaukee
Tim
Black Hair Outshines Golden Tresses in Strength Tests
A scientist reports black hair can suspend four ounces by a single hair in experiments. Blonde hair fails at varying weights, yellow hair barely supports two ounces, brown up to three, and very dark brown can hold an extra half ounce.
Criticism and Charity Clash Over Lavish Spending
A reflective quip notes that people deride a generous spender yet eagerly join in spending their wealth. It highlights social hypocrisy around wealth and assistance, suggesting a cycle of praise and participation in lavish spending.
Cuba Acts to Suppress Insurrection With New Military Command
President Palma appoints Rafael Montalvo to direct all military operations against Cuban rebels in the west. Rural guards rise to four thousand. 100 guards and 50 artillery moved from Santa Clara and Havana to Pinar del Rio. The dispatch of troops proceeds without rail officials knowing where they land.
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Havana
Cuba
Palma
Rafael Montalvo
Spain
Santa Clara
Havanna
Pinar del Rio
Beatrice Youth Takes Own Life on Lewis Farm
Harry Elwood seventeen, employed on the Charles Lewis farm south of Beatrice, shot himself in the right temple with a thirty two caliber revolver. He had been visiting a friend, returned home late, and after an argument with his parents over wages and relations he threatened self harm. The inquest found he acted while temporarily deranged.
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Beatrice
Harry Elwood
Charles Lewis
J. Q. Reed
Scott
Dr. Studely
Elwood
Lewis Farm
Mr. Lewis
Young Elwood
Transfer of colored troops from Fort Brown to Fort Reynolds
Military secretary Major General F Ainsworth issues orders to move colored troops from Fort Brown Texas after local troubles. One company from the Twenty sixth Infantry is sent to Fort Brown to replace the colored troops. The destination Fort Reynolds lies about 106 miles above Fort Brown.
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Washington
F. €. Ainsworth
Fort Brown
Texas
Fort Reynolds
Brown
Twenty-Sixth Infantry
Fire at Geneva Industrial School for Girls Causes Major Damage
Fire at the Geneva Industrial School for Girls started in the garret and consumed the building roof and rafters. Gen eva fire crews brought the blaze under control quickly, with roof damage estimated near 9300 and lower floor plastering likely less. Discipline at the school remained cited as perfect.
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Geneva
Neb
Jokes and vows in a fragmented news sketch
A series of witty quips about women money affairs stage humor and a labor federation resolution. The text contrasts women’s finances with husbands, jokes about molasses and a pig, notes the bridegroom label, and cites a Georgia Federation of Labor resolution opposing political action while warning to fight enemies at the ballot box.
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Georgia Federation of Labor
Labor
Cure Reported For Psoriasis With Cuticura In 35 Years
A patient describes a 35 year battle with widespread psoriasis cured in 30 days using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent. Symptoms included red circular patches scaling and raw skin with occasional bleeding and intense night itching. Reported by W M Chidhes ter Hutchinson Kansas April 20 1905. The Notre Dame note discusses its historic status and non endowment growth.
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W. M. Chidhester
Hutchinson, Khan
Modest sayings and varied topics in brief items
An amalgam of notes references Lilith the first wife of Adam, Vegetarian senators Spoone and La Follette, a Kentucky whisky revival, San Francisco saloon licenses, Marshal Oyama’s modest farewell speech, and poverty tied to saving pennies.
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Lilith
Adam
Paradise
Wisconsin
Spoone
la Folette
Kentucky
San _ Francisco
Marshal Oyama
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