Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham for curing years of weakness
Fulton New York resident Mrs Wetnum Phelps writes that after over a year of intense female weakness doctors said only an operation would help. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health and the ability to work. The notices urge other women with similar symptoms to seek advice from the company in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Wetuin Phelps
R. A. Rider
R.F.D. No. 5
Fulton
N. Y
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Lynn E. Pinkham
Our Thriftless Nation and the Call for Self Denial
Judge Harmon argues in Youth's Companion that thrift is a national virtue. He warns against pride and urges Americans to say I can't afford it to promote savings, safety, and contentment despite high incomes. He notes low savings account rates despite being among wealthier nations.
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Harmon
Sky Splitter Named for Gov Marcy at Tahawas Peak
The highest New York mountain was named in honor of Governor William L. Marcy. Its Indigenous name is Tahawas meaning he splits the sky.
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Marcy
Empire State
Gov
William L. Marcy
Brookfield Vermont Wins State's First Organized Library
Brookfield Vermont is noted for possessing the first organized library in the state. The distinction highlights early civic efforts in the town and marks a historical milestone in Vermont library history.
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Brookfield
First Test Vote Dampens Prohibition Plans in House
In Springfield the first test vote in the prohibition fight favored the wets 84 to 56 as the minority report for Basil of Galesburg was tabled. The measure to seat Gallagher of Canton passed the election committee, while drys warned the test misrepresents the overall sentiment.
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Springfield
P. W. Gallagher
Canton
William H. Basil
Galesburg
William P. Holladay
Georgetown
Frank P. Caviezel
Chicago
Gallagher
Allan J. Carter
Evanston
House
Shurtleff
Edward D. Shurtleff
Republican Steering Committee
James A. Watson
Elizabethtown
Watson
Basil
Thomas N. Gorman
Peoria
Elections Committee
John 8. Burns
Illinois Local News Roundup From Across The State
Sheriff Wheeler plans a 40 acre farm for county prisoners in Springfield. Illinois Motor Club organized in Springfield. Awards and arrests noted from Virden Carlinville Staunton and Chicago area. Columbia and Peoria road borrowers approved. Ottawa to Chicago migration topics and centennial preparations feature.
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John A. Wheeler
Springfield
Ilinois Motor Club Association
Staunton
Chicago
Peoria
St. Louis
Virden
Biedie
Carlinville
Francis W. Hennessy
New England
Illinois
James
Ilinois Universite Ot
River Forest
Ilinois State Centennial Commission
Otto G. Schmidt
Royal Neighbors of America
East St. Louis
Maren
Thomas Wilson
Chicago Heights
Adams County
Frank Rahling
Waukegan
F. J. Loeker
Alton
Quincy
Henry C. Cupp
Fall Creek
Patrick Moukler
Halfway
William F. Macklan
Christian Church
Georgetown
E. F. Howard
Donald Bollman
William Turville
Hanna City
Cuettler
Lron Cub
Decatur Home Telephone Company
Central Union Telephone Company
Helen C. Sawyer
F. P. Bivins
Shelbyville
Vermillion County
Secon
Chester W. Tuttle
Laverne McDavitt
Universalist Church
J. H. Whitton
Matilda Gleuck
Peter Isselhardt
Belleville
California Syrup of Figs Promises Gentle Child Cleansing
An advertisement urges mothers to switch from castor oil and calomel to California Syrup of Figs for children. It claims the fruit laxative cleanses the liver and bowels, is loved by kids, and provides full directions on a 50 cent bottle. Also included is a diamond test using a water drop and needle to distinguish genuine stones from imitations.
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California
Muillona
Adv
Soothes Itching Scalp with Cuticura Ointment Ad
On retiring, gently rub spots of dan druff and itching with Cuticura Ointment. Next morning shampoo with Cuticura Soap and hot water using plenty of Soap. Cultivate the use of Cuticura Soap and Ointment for everyday toilet purposes. Free sample each by mail with Book. Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston, Sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Feed Up the Next Not So Hard to Live on 25 Cents a Day
A Kansas City Journal line jokes about living on 25 cents for one day as a test of hardship. It contrasts a hypothetical choice between brains and beauty for the average woman, implying a light satire of social standards.
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Kansas City Journal
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Louis L. Emmerson
Stevenson
Automobile Department
Fiftieth General Assembly
State Public Utility Commission
Havill
Mount Carmel
News OF Illinois
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Elgin
Stephenson County
Marengo
Chicago University
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Edward Reagen
Soldiers’ Home
Danville
Glenholm
Robert Clarke
James Prentis
Tillie Poeppel
Captain Evers
Illinois Naval Reserve
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