How and Why I Became a Christian Scientist
A narrative by Margaret Beecher White, widow of Henry Ward Beecher’s era, recounts turning from doubt to Christian Science through a testimonial meeting. She describes initial skepticism, the practical service, healings from ailments, and how Mrs. Eddy’s science offered a spiritual law for healing, peace, and moral progress.
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Margaret Beecher White
Henry Ward Beecher
Walleyn
Christian Science
Eddy
Annexation plans loom large in city and county debate
The piece outlines a push to annex, merging city and county services, with emphasis on water, gas, electric lights, police, fire protection, riverfront improvements, and tax shifts. It notes opposition from some business owners, the mayor’s aim to beautify the riverfront, and references to historical societies and notable speakers at upcoming events. The discussion highlights practical governance gains and civic efforts to modernize services for around 15,060 to 18,600 residents.
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Wis
Ein Renthbsiani
Milwaukee
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Ad
A period-era plea highlights women’s home duties and pains with claims that Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound cures female ailments. Testimonies from Mrs. Boyd and Mr. Ellsworth praise relief from displacements, inflammation, and other symptoms, inviting sick women to write for advice from Lynn Mass.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
F. Ellsworth
Mayville
N.4
W. P. Boyd
Beaver Falls
Immigrant pamphlets go multi language and gain official adoption
Last year pamphlets funded for immigrants now printed in thirteen languages and adopted by the United States Department of Commerce and Labor. The piece notes a foreign author, Rev. Joseph H. Crocker, and discusses the book The Church of Today and its broad religious significance beyond sectarian lines. It mentions election costs and notes community events and addresses in Madison.
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United States
Department of Commerce and Labor
Wisconsin
Madigon
Joseph EH. Crocker
Unitarian
Madison
Tle
Unitarian Association
London
Htom
Crocker
South
Roslindale
Boston
Tt Jv
Peases
Justice
the Supreme Court
Ruger
Almout
John. Barnes
R. M. Bashfor
Turner
Elise
Crop report shows wheat area, conditions, and planting progress
The May crop report from the department of agriculture notes winter wheat held for harvest at 260 acres, down from last fall's sowing and up from last year’s harvest. Winter wheat conditions averaged 89 percent of normal on May 1, with spring sowing 69.6 percent completed by May 1 and 34.7 percent of spring planting finished.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Rua
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Washburn
Crosbys
Oey Anne
Ehlidrem
Lata Downs
Newton
Isaiah
Frank Steeps
Main Street
Oshkosh
Oshikosh
South Main Street
F. J. la Marche & Co
Pearl Streets
F.C. Luebhe
Devel
Focas
Presser Ayo Muse
Heling
Nncuve
Daughters of the American Revolution
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Pristes
Pfister Hotel
Arthur McArthur
Hempstead
Washburne
Chicago
Enocie
Cowell
Tinh
Clint G. Ford
s“Secret Service Co
David “Feim
Tewbro
Saara
Clent G. Dord
Newbro
Herpicide
Roselle
Newhbre
Newbre
Dundrum
Toshue
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Samptere
E. A. Horn
Maud Adams
David + fon
Judson Titsworth
Plymouth
Labor Saver
Grundy
Joslyn
Luton
Nin Wae
Schram
Art Furniture House
Westoffien
Washington Street
Mhes Ce
Moristaysia
Norumwesters
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