Marmola and Health Fads Inspire Diet Talk in 1900s Era
A mix of health fads and convention news appears. A woman touts Marmola as a weight loss aid, claiming rapid results and a doctor’s prescription. The piece shifts to Appleton Wisconsin where the Young Men’s Christian Association outlines plans for the 33rd annual convention at Lawrence University, with athletic events, gymnastic displays, and a state basketball final.
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Appleton
Wis
Siete Young Man’s Christian Nxmciation
Wiscontain
J. M. Whitehead
Janesville
Haemen
Wisconsin
Young Men's Christian Association
Lawrence University
Associatlos
Thursisy
Freferee
A. T. Meyers
Oshlough
W. H. Jones
Milwaukee
Peter Hanson
Beloit
W. H. Norman
Wausau
Food preservative clash shifts to tomato ketchup quest
A Washington committee probes how to produce ketchup without preservatives and whether benzoate of soda is essential. Competing factories analyze the alleged no preservative ketchup, while Dr. Wiley and the Agriculture Department weigh in. The debate centers on science versus proven methods and the risk to markets if no preservative is allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Wiley
Department of Agriculture
Gar
Beer Trust
University of
H. C. Stevens
Boy Swallows Button. Stomach Obstruction Reported
Special to The New London Wis. Journal describes a three-year-old boy swallowing a large button while playing with a coat button. Doctors could not remove it from the esophagus. it later migrated to the stomach, causing indigestion. Authorities fear the object is too large to pass and a physician could not extract it.
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New London
John Rogier
Sre
W. S. Paterson Plumbing Company
Appleton
Joan G. Norman
Normen
St. Pasl
Graft allegations in 1896 Metrop?tan traction dealings described
The article accuses the Metropolitan Traction Company of acting as a clearing house for syndicate deals in New York street railways. It notes $19.2 million in stockholders funds were delivered on demand, with no public explanation of the properties and securities acquired.
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Lover Railways
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Metropolitan Traction Company
New York
Cheries
Edward Russell
Army of Tramps Heads Toward New York
An army of tramps advances on New York amid reports of widespread destitution and hardship. The text notes many destitute men and a dire situation prompting concern over relief and safety.
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New York
Mmust
Algoma Grange Elects Officers for Coming Year
Algoma Wis Jan 1 Special to The uswestern Algoma Grange has elected officers for the year Master C J Howlett Overseer N J Moon Lecturer Mrs C J Howlett Secretary Miss Beulah Peak Steward Robert M Howlette Assistant Steward Arthur Sheffer Jr Chaplain EF A Clarke Treasurer Max Kundiger Gate keeper William Williams Ceres Miss Margaret Peake Pomona Mrs Erk Flora Miss Leona Thing Lady Assistant Steward Miss Bianch Last Organist Miss Cora Convers
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Algoma
Wis
Algoms Grange
CJ. Howlett
N. J. Moon
C. J. Howlett
Beulah Peak
Robert M. Howlette
Arthur Sheffer, Jr
EF. A Clarke
Max Kundiger
William Williams
Ceres
Margaret Peake
Pomona
Erk
Flora
Leona Thing
Bianch Last
Cora Convers
Suit Against Harriman Expected Soon
Washington January 10 The Department of Justice is confidently expected to file suit within the next thirty days against E. H. Harriman over relations between the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific railways.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Department of Justice
Sun
E. H. Harriman
Union
Southern Pacific Railways
Why I Lost My Job Story and Stomach Tablets Ad
A memoir style piece argues job loss stems from personal health and nerves, then promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure. It claims tablets digest food, relieve stomach distress, and improve memory and mood, urging readers to obtain samples from J A Stuart Co. in Marshall, Michigan.
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Iman
Jana Ea
Wwe
Stuart
J. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Big
Marshail
Mich
Restored Want Operator Sparks Manitoba Station Feud
Special from Manitob a West of here reports a complaint against the state railway over the removal and closing of a station telegraph operator. Trainsmen must walk miles to summon aid raising fears of passenger harm in serious incidents, prompting calls to the commission for action.
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Milwaukee
Wit
Manitoba
Cotton Gin Report Shows 1907 1906 Bale Totals
The census bureau reports cotton ginned from 1907 through January 1908 totals 13,555,427 bales by half bales. Round bales add 179,391. other regional counts include 253,548 for IT and 561 for Vas. Lew Island shows 73,629 bales for 1903 and 54,273 for 190, with 45,412 for ads. Active ginneries count at 27,276.
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Arocmied
Washington, D. C
Census Bureau
Tris
Lew Island
Prospects for Textile Industry Rise in Philadelphia
Philadelphia reports optimism for year as textile manufacturers expect strong demand and wage earners anticipate stable wages. Journal notes production plans but hints at cautious outlook amid uncertain market conditions.
Thomas Elected President of American Sugar Refining Co
W B Thomas was elected president of The American Sugar Refining Company, succeeding the acting president, as announced today from New York. The development reflects leadership change within the corporation early in the year.
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Associates Rosa
Xnew
York
W. B. Thomas
American Sugar Refining
Compa
Militias Called Out Over Night Riders Threat
A Louisville report states militia units were dispatched as threats from night riders target Lebaron Property of the Amer company. The item notes disruption of a Sunday congregation and a plea to a coughing offender to seek relief.
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Asaneiztal Pres
T Louisvile
Lebaron
Amerpany
E. A. Horn
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Gram
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The
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Pomona Grange
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Chosen Maater
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Chapman's Confectionery
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Goddard
Henry & S. G. Lindeman Pianos
Babcock-Goodell Piano CO
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Call and See Us
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Algoma St
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Columbia Phonographs
Wilson's Music Store
Jockey Club
Rasmussen & Miller
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Tal
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Lemans
Chicago
the Super Furniture Co
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Palace Dye Works
Frereh
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Neensh
Goere Hows
Iain
Chriz Olsen
Film Street
P-T CO
Leaf Lord
Botz Meat Market
Brennan
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Cornet Main
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Northwestern
EF. J. Sawyer
H. Porter
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Phil A. Sawyer
Leg Oshkosh Gas Light Co
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