Local Union Seeks Members and Benefits Across Localities
A public notice promotes the I L U Grand Lodge urging localities to recruit deputies of both genders. It promises liberal pay, after hours work, no race discrimination, and benefits including $100 at death and per-family payouts. Also advertises seed sales and farm seed catalogs from John A Salzer Seed Co with incentives to send 10 cents for postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge
Dayton
Ohio
Iowa
John A. Salzer Seed Co
la E
Wis
America
Sly Miller
Victoria
John A. Salter Seed Co
Latomee
A.C. L
Unproven remedy claims eczema cure in 1607 letter
Mrs. Thomas Thompson of Clarksville Georgia writes of suffering eczema for 15 years and credits a product named rerreixe with curing her. Letter dated April 23 1607 claims thousands testify similarly. Terrerine sold by druggists or mail for 50c by J T Soupraine Savannah Georgia. No man can think well of himself who does not think well of others.
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Thomas Thompson
Clarksville
J. T. Soupraine
Savannah
Laxative Bromo Quinine Ad Claims Cure in One Day
Advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine with the slogan Cure a Cold in One Day and a 25¢ price. It mentions E. W. Grove signature and contrasts effort with losing games, urging use of the product.
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E. W. Grove
Botanic Blood Balm Claims Wide Rheumatism Cure
Botanic Blood Balm promises to cure rheumatism bone pains and swollen joints by purifying the blood. Thousands cured after other treatments fail with large bottles at 1.00 and directions for home treatment, sample free by writing Blood Basin Co Atlanta Ga.
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Botanic
Blood Basin Co
Atlanta
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna Adverts
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a safe, effective laxative from the California Fig Syrup Co. It urges purchase from leading druggists at fifty cents per bottle and claims ethical production. The note adds a lotion for itching and a Diamonds-like offer from A A Green's Sons.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Splendid Luzianne Coffee Praised by New Orleans Maker
The article extols Luzianne Coffee from the Renn firm, Rery-Taylor Co. of New Orleans, highlighting fine flavor, purity, and Creole methods refined over fifty years. It claims double usage versus ordinary coffee, economy for moderate means, wide Southern sales, and offers presents via coupons in every can.
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Luzianne Correr
Renn
Rery-Taylor Co
New Orleans
Luzianne
South
Not on the level and urging caution on remedies
The excerpt contrasts dishonesty with unreliable charity and advises consulting a druggist about Brown's Bronchial Traches to relieve coughing, implying quick effects. It uses metaphors comparing some men to gas meters for lying, and hints at attention to a troubling cough.
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Brown
Farm Wisdom and Teeth Lessons From Poultry Notes
A compendium style piece urges constant farm work in all weather with shop tasks and tool upkeep. It covers poultry care including grain, green foods, grit, and the value of good breeders, plus a detailed dental chronology for horses from birth to five years and tips for veterinary attention.
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Farmers Home Journal
Sulphur Dries Rats and Mice Says Maine Farmer
A Maine farmer claims sprinkling sulphur on barn floors and through corn keeps rats and mice away, citing a long successful record. Agricultural notes cite Prof. Shaw’s calf feeding study showing an 800 pound Holstein calf costing $28.55 for a year of feed with specific rations.
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Maine
Shaw
Michigan
Clean Grain Prices And Fair Grading Urged
Indiana Farmer calls for grain buyers to grade by quality like cotton, arguing current prices ignore cleanliness. An honest system would penalize dirty grain by two to three cents per bushel, rewarding growers who invest in cleaner, better corn and oats.
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Indiana
Draft horse quality versus light breeds argues over feather and bone
Canadian horseman C F Grenside notes that draft horse quality matches light breeds in importance. He cites Clydesdale and Shire features such as silky feathering, refined bone, and well fluted legs as indicators of quality, arguing that breeding and quality are not the same.
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C. F. Grenside
Colt's Teeth Breeding Guide Highlights Journal of Agriculture
A concise note from the Journal of Agriculture outlines essential guidance for breeding or handling colts. The publication emphasizes practical techniques, welfare considerations, and considerations for foal development to improve herd quality and safety.
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Journal of Agriculture
Rossini Eats Dinner as People Await Service
A Kansas City Star quip notes Rossini declared I am the people while ordering a dinner for three and a waiter warns the meal is on the fire waiting for the crowd. Separately, the north star is estimated to shine 190 times brighter than the sun.
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Rossini
Kansas City Star
How much can the nation save by wearing old clothes in 1905
The Census of Manufactures 1905 reports men's clothing output valued at 355,796,571 dollars. One third, far less at retail, would cover the United States’ December balance of trade. The New York Evening Post asks how much could be saved by reusing old garments.
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New York Evening Post
Doctor's Paper Prescription Heals Boy Ill
A physician visiting a western town treats a sick little boy. He leaves a handwritten prescription which the mother keeps beside the child. Days later the boy improves and nearly reads the paper, prompting the mother to question whether swallowing the sheet was intended.
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Harper’s Weekly
Catarrh Cure Firm Promises Payment for Uncured Cases
Frank J Cheney of J J Cheney & Co Toledo signs an oath stating the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hart's Catarrh Cure. Notary public A W Gleason witnesses sworn statement dated December 6. Advertisement urges testimonials and notes product price 75 cents with Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Onto
Toreno
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
J.j.chenney & Co
Toledo
Hart
Rank J. Cheney
A. W. Gleason
Cnenxey & Co
Hall
Shoes on stairs provoke English custom, dazed Knicker-Henry explains
Mrs Knicker-Henry left her shoes on the stairs as per a local English custom to have them blacked. Knicker, dazed yet inspired, answers in comic fashion, reflecting playful social observation from Puck.
Annott’s Corn Paint Promises Quick Pain Relief
Annott's East Indian corn paint claims to remove any corn or callous without cutting or burning and leaves no soreness. Sold for 25 cents at druggists or by mail from The Annssor Co. in Savannah, Georgia.
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Annott
Annsorr Co
Savannah
Irish Answer Quips on Cattle Prices at Waterford Fair
The Washington Star recounts a broker and an Irish farmer joke during a panic discussion with Secretary Cortelyou. An English tourist questions cattle value, the farmer names Waterford prices, and a quip about England and Killarney.
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Cortelyou
New York
Waterford Fair
England
Killarmmey
Purgathery
Washington Star
Propriety Limits Talk on New Book Sensation
Miss Cayenne notes the authoress has written a book the publishers predict will be a strong seller and immediate sensation. The exchange suggests propriety bars further discussion about the work.
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Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Match Play Bogle at Your Golf Club
Puck quotes a playful scene where a golfer named Bogle faces a match play mood at the club. The caption riffs on drinks and social atmosphere as a humorous aside to the game.
Grape-Nuts Promoted For Easing Old Age Diets
An advertisement extols Grape-Nuts as ideal for the elderly, noting lower food intake yet steady nourishment. It cites long baking with diastase and barley, brain and nerve phosphate benefits, and testimonials from an Iowa man and a 92 year old patient, plus a nod to Postum and The Road to Wellville.
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Iowa
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Death claims Florida Senator William Bryan in Washington
United States Senator William James Bryan of Florida died at Providence Hospital in Washington at 8 30 Sunday morning after a brief illness. He had served only about seventy three days in the Senate, succeeding the late Stephen Mallory, and was 65. He was born October 10 1876 in Orange County Florida and practiced law in Jacksonville before his Senate appointment. He is survived by his wife Janet Allan and one son.
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United States
William James Bryan
Florida
Providence Hospital
Washington
Stephen Mallory
Mr. Bryan
Ness
Bryan
Senate
Alabama
Morgan
Pettis
Mallory
Latiner
South Carolina
Proctor
Vermont
Whyte
Maryland
Orange County
Emory College
Georgia
Washington and Lee University
Jacksonville
Mia
Malolry
Duval County Criminal Court
Janet Allan
Lexington
Elephants rounded up after Florida circus escape
Two elephants from the Van Amberg circus in Florida escaped and roamed for four days and nights. They were finally captured seven miles from Jasper Saturday night after a long chase and were taken in charge by circus members. The pair frightened residents by swimming streams and breaking through obstacles before being recaptured.
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Florida
van Amberg
Jasper
Tobacco farmers panic in Kentucky over night riders
Fear of night riders drives Kentucky tobacco growers in forty two counties to destroy seed beds and halt planting. Warnings and visits by night riders spur widespread panic and farmers abandon crops this season.
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Kentucky
Two Priests Indicted Over Civil Marriage Law Article
A U S grand jury in San Juan Porto Rico returned an indictment against two priests and a editor of a Roman Catholic publication. They are charged for printing an article claiming that civil marriage contracts create concubinage and illegitimate children. The piece is described as obscene and unfit for publication.
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Porto Rico
Federal Grand Jury
San Jun
A Juan
Sut
Legislature to Convene Extra Session on Tobacco Districts
Governor Willson to call the legislature to an extra session likely in July to consider relief legislation for tense tobacco districts. The move is expected to include the county unit bill and address deprecations of Night Riders. The plan aims to stabilize conditions and advance pending measures.
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Willson
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