Daughters in Danger from Anaemia and Pink Pills
An 1890s health ad warns of anaemia in pale tired girls and argues early treatment is vital. It cites overwork, study strain, or inheritance, and praises Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with a testimonial from Mrs. John W. Watkins of Lindale Georgia. Free booklets and product pricing are offered by the Dr Williams Medicine Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Watkins
Lindale
Georgia
Germany
Europe
Memorial planned for Lewis Carroll near Llandudno church
Speaking at a church bazar in Llandudno the rector announced a memorial will be placed in the new west shore church to honor Charles Lutwidge Dodgson the author of Alice in Wonderland. The site that inspired him lies near the church and authorities will preserve it for future generations.
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Llandudno
Lewis Carroll
Charles Lutwidge Dodgson
Germany Opposes Arbitration Treaty Yet Shows Friendly Gesture
The article notes German officials dubbing arbitration treaties impractical while signaling willingness to negotiate with the United States. It explains Berlin’s cautious stance amid American senate hesitations on British and French pacts and highlights ongoing tension between militarism and progressivism among Germans.
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Germany
United States
Berlin
Senate
Department of State
Washington
Kaiser
Foreign Office
Reichstag
von Bethman-Hollweg
Pangermans
Jingoes
Ans Delbrueck
Berlin University
Pachnicke
Vossische Zeitung
High Commission of Inquiry
Nippold
Frankfurter Zeitung
High Commission
Ludwig Quidde
Prince Bismarck
Reichsbote
Eevere T. Heyn
Marper
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Cold Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast cure for colds and grippe, claiming relief from headache, feverishness, nasal congestion, and sore throat in two hour dosing. It highlights three years of research and a fifty thousand dollar cost, noting no quinine and availability from any drugstore for 42-5 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grippe
Pape
Toskes Big Store Bargain Table Details Cosmetic Prices
A vintage price list from Toske’s Big Store advertises a wide range of toiletries and cosmetics with dotted prices. Items include Viola face cream, Colgate’s products, Indian dandruff remedies, various soaps, powders, and mouth care items with prices from a few cents to a dollar. The list emphasizes bargain table offerings and assorted brand names.
Militism dominates German sentiment amid calls for arbritration debate
The piece notes strong military fervor among Germans, including youths, and doubts about international arbitration. It cites a Potsdam play about Frederick the Great, argues militarism outweighs arbitration favor, and references liberal critics like Delbrueck Pachnicke Nippold Quid de and press opinion, ending with a stark Reichsbote quote.
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Germany
the Iron Savior
Braunsberg
Potsdam
Frederick the Great
Kunersdorf
Frederick
Temperature and Rainfall Report for Houston District
Cotton Bulletin lists the twenty four hour period ending 8 oclock this morning with temperature and rainfall readings from Houston district stations as compiled in San Antonio Texas on October 20.
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San Antonio
Tex
Houston
I. P. Lochridge
Board of Commissioners of
Austin
Lochridge
Local Forecaster Notes Houston Temperature Averages
The notice cites minimum temperatures for the last twelve years and notes the Houston district averages. Allen Buell, local forecaster, reports figures from the Weather Bureau. Also mentions J. M. Strayhorn and I. P. Lochridge with brief civic notes.
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Houston
Allen Buell
Bureath
New Beaded Bags Offer Bright Variety At Low Prices
A local shop showcases beaded bags in black and gold, blue and white, and heliotrope with gilt effects. Designs include flowers and Oriental motifs, with pearl and rhinestone accents. Prices range from 1 25 to 3 50.
Bar Pins Parade From The Big Store Featured In Fashion
Fashion notes promote a sparkling bar pin collection from The Big Store. Gold filled pins measure two inches with plain and chased finishes, guaranteed 20 years, priced 75 cents. Green gold enamel and Oriental styles offer 50 cents, rhinestone sets at 50 cents, and gold plated three inch pins with 24 rhinestones retail at 75 cents. Some plain era and green effects enamelled options priced 2.50, 14 karat gold pins range from 1.00 to 3.50.
Cold Weather Fountains Serve Hot Drinks and Snacks
With the advent of cold weather the innovation fountains began serving hot drinks including clam bouillon tomato bouillon beef bouillon beef tea hot tea and coffee. Patrons may also lunch on cheese or ham sandwiches and a variety of pies and cakes at moderate prices.
Sweet Bargains At Rahat Paste And Almonds
A noisy ad lists bargain prices on confections and nuts including Rahat Paste 350 per pound, sugar covered almonds 19 cents per pound, taffy caramels 85 cents per pound, whipped cream caramels 50 cents per pound, dates stuffed 25 cents per pound, cocoanut macaroons 50 cents per pound, Jordan peanuts 39 cents per half, chocolate marshmallows 25 cents per pound, and chocolate covered French nougat 50 cents per pound.
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London Daily Mail
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Hertzberg’s
Yoakum Hotel CO
Capital Stock
Board of Incorporators
THE
Chas. G. Bennett CO
Conroy Bldg
Houston St
Eamang Otl
United States Senate
Stantoon
F. M Swearingen & Son
Gunter Hoted Company
the Menger
H W. Wills
Mgr
Texas
Bexar
Alfred Sanner
San Antonio, Texas
F. Groos & Co
Bankers
Toske
Viola
Colgate’s
Swift
Jergen
Calvert
Joske
Rhodes
Burnett
East
Houston Hat CO
Alamo Plaza
College
Cotton Bulletin
Max
N. Ther Kabilene
Dallas
Dublin
Eastland
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Greenville
Hondo
xHouston
Huntsville
Kerrville
Lampasas
PrCidy Longview
Luling
Serre
Pricidy
Lestine
Clear Xsan Antonio
Clear San Marcos
Rman
Ptcidy Temple Ae
Clear Waco
Cloudy Waxahachi
Wilmington
N. C
Charleston
Augusta
Savannah
Atlanta
Montgomery
Mobile
Memphis
Tenn
Vicksburg
Miga
New Orleans
Anchor Lodge No. 424
A. F
A. M
Joskes
Wat
XTRA
Light
Guaran Joské
Oneida
Dresden
Milady
Ramer’s
Oescenc
Hallowe’en Favors
Hallowe’en's
Joské
Hallowe'en
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