Italian Occupation of Benghazi Reported by Malta Dispatch
Special dispatches to the Tribuna in Rome claim Bengazi in Tripoli is occupied by 4,000 Italian troops landed from the fleet under Rear Admiral Aubrey after bombardment and a sharp land battle. Bedouins sacked the town and locked Jewish residents inside to prevent escape. A powder magazine explosion killed over 100 Turkish soldiers and 38 Arabs, attributed to a shell from the Napoli.
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Tribuna
Rome
Malta
Bengazi
Tripoli
Aubrey
Derna
Napoli
Restless union members press leaders to end strike
Domestic members of unions in the shopmen dispute on the Illinois Central urge federation officers to act. The piece also notes a range of other national events from a Texas race riot to political speeches by Theodore Roosevelt and plans for currency reform.
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Illinois Central
System Federation
Foreign troops clash with Hankow rebels in river battle
Imperial troops sent to Hankow relief engage revolutionists in a two days fight outside the city. Admiral Sahchen Ping’s warships retreat several miles downriver under heavy shore battery fire.
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Hankow
Sahchen Ping
Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root Endorsement by Kansas Druggist
A Kansas druggist testimonial from 1909 swears Swamp Root cured his acute kidney trouble after other medicines failed. W. C. Summers of 1219 Central Ave Kansas City testifies before a notary, urging readers to request a sample bottle and booklet from Dr Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York.
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Ww. C. Summers
Central Ave
Kansas City
Kans
Grand View Drug Co
State of Kansas
County of Wyandotter
W. C. Summers
Charles Wilson
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Eczema survivor credits Cuticura remedies after years of pain
Mrs. Julia Finnegan of St. Louis describes a years long battle with eczema on her ankle and leg. After trying many doctors, she says Cuticura Soap and Ointment cured her within weeks and months, freeing her from sleepless nights and severe pain. She notes a free sample offer from Cuticura Dept. 12 K Boston.
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Ali
Julia Finnegan
Hebert St
St. Louis
Johnny's Blind Rally as Ball Meets Parental Call
A vivid scene shows Johnny immersed in a street baseball moment, ignoring his mother’s calls from a window. He fields a high ball, then races toward the tree and toward base, while the bat awaits, and the window voice repeats from above.
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Johnny
Town Rebuilds After Hatfield Dam Flood
Black River Falls Wisconsin endured a sudden flood when the Hatfield dam broke. Waters swept away homes and business buildings including the Coles Carbolisalve plant, with a loss exceeding a million dollars in two hours. Townspeople vow rapid rebuilding and a stronger community.
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Black River Falls
Wisconsin
Hatfield
Mississippi
Coles Carbolisalve
Oxen King J D Avery Dominates Brattleboro Fair
Massachusetts exhibitor J D Avery of Shelburne Falls wins all three prizes in free for all and takes first and second in the 3500 class at Brattleboro. His Devons pull near 9100 pounds and his 10238 pound display marks Brattleboro's best loads. Avery manages and drives his team to top performance with famed Holsteins earlier noted.
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Massachusetts
J. D. Avery
Shelburne Falls
Brattleboro Fair
Mr. Avery
Brattleboro
Not at Home Charity Worker Joke
A Tit-Bits quip jokes about a husband who is rarely at home, noting he spends half the time in the lockup and leaving his wife to manage alone. The tone is light and satirical, reflecting domestic life humor.
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Herbert G. Squier
United States
Cuba
Panama
London
Mr. Squier
Nega
The Secret Seducer
A woman confides to a man that many men pursued her, but he was the only one who managed a kiss. No further context provided.
The Awakening Dignified Mother and Dresden Shepherdess Decor
A social editor notes a dignified mother of the prospective bride and Dorotha, sister and future flower girl, to be dressed as a Dresden shepherdess with a gold crook and rosebuds. A child’s question interrupts from the stairway asking for a washrag as a judge listens.
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Dorotha
Hamlins Wizard Out touted for instant relief after accidents
An advertisement promotes Hamlins Wizard Out as a quick remedy for injuries including burns sprains cuts and bruises claiming instant relief and urging immediate purchase.
Shortest words frame bold sayings in a pithy ad
A vintage ad features a joking line about a bachelor as a coward to wed and promotes Lewis' Single Binder cigars with a 10 cent price tag. The text uses brief witticisms to sell a product.
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Col
Thomas A. Swope
Independence
Coweta
Okla
Company F
Oklahoma National Guard
Red Bird
J. Uoward Phillips
Federal
Leavenworth
Kan
Terre Haute National Bank
Lake Mohonk
Clarence V. T Richeson
Immanuel Baptist Church
Cambridge
Moses Grant Edmands
Misa Avis Linnell
New England Conservatory of Music
The
Theodore Roosevelt
Civic Forum
New York City
Kansas
ET. Fairchild
National Woman's Suffrage Association
Louisville
Ira Emmecline Pankhurst
England
Anna Howard Shaw
Jane Addams
Chicago
Harvey Wiley
M Carey Thomas
Bryn Mawr
Ward
Review of Reviews Company
Post Office Department
Edward Willams
Oroville
Cal
Inez Brooks
Lillie A. Mullen
William Mullen
State Federation of Labor
Springfield
Wharton Steel Company
Hibernia
N. Y
Roosevelt
J. Hampton Moore
Pennsylvania
Atlantic Deep Waterway Association
Lethbridge
Alberta
Colorado Springs
Salt Lake City
Taft
Washington
Max Henius
International Brewers’ Congress
Order of Dannebrog
Cable
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Cokeville
Wyo
Whitney Brothers
Idaho
Wyoming
Department of Commerce and Labor
J W. Stone
Minneapolis
Minn
Stephenson
Senate
Milwaukee
America
Dr. A. Oliven
Berlin
National Reserve Association
Aldrich
National Monetary Commission
Leopold Plant
United Hebrew Charities
Eczema
Wis
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Munyon
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Philadelphia
Katy
Iorta
Texas
St. Is
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Lay
W.S. St.george
Manitoba
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Broughton
Atrant
Chicago, Wi
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Traction Terminal
Indianapolis
Geo. A. Hall
Hiwaukee
Virginia
Florida
Manatee County
A. Pride
Seaboard Air Line
Norfolk, Va
Geo. W. Souers & Sons
Huntington, Ind
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J.P. Aller Medicine CO
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St. Paul, Minn
Apento
C&d
23Rd St
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N. Park Ave
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