New York Cotton Market Welcomes Bertha Burch Statistician
Bertha J. Burch, formerly secretary to John Hyde at the Bureau of Statistics, joins the New York cotton market as a leading statistician. Her 10 year rise in Washington and exact state by state yield estimates earned high praise from Secretary Wilson and peers.
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Bureau of Statistics At
Washington
New York
Wall Street
Bertha J. Burch
Bureau of Statistics
John Hyde
Bureau
Kate M. Giles
Wilson
Hyde
Henry A. Robinson
Science of Statistics
Europe
Deaf mute lawyer in New York to be admitted this fall
William S. Abrams, studying law under George B. Hayes at 31 Nassau Street, aims to become a bar member in the fall. His practice will focus on deaf and dumb clients, acting mainly as an interpreter in court while coadjutors handle pleadings and motions.
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New York
William S. Abrams
George B. Hayes
Nassau ‘Street
Mr. Abrams
AEL
Chesebrough Meg. CO
State Street
New York City
Eloquence of Child Moves Denver Journalists to Birmingham
An eight year old Birmingham girl Selene Rountree spoke at a Denver press club convention urging delegates to choose Birmingham for next year. Her appeal led to a unanimous vote favoring Birmingham. Selene and her journalist parents are noted for southern roots and accent.
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Denver
Birmingham
Ala
League of Press
Fraternity
Omaha
Mr. Rountree
Selene
Rountree
South
The
Southland
Flowers in Bed Rooma Overnight
Readable lines claim removing all cut flowers from the bed room overnight leaves the air pure while the flowers themselves stay fresher. The note emphasizes maintaining freshness without odors or decay.
No Bliss Within His Hands Blisters From Rowing Four Hours
A terse exchange notes a man suffered blisters after rowing with his girl for four hours the other night. The line suggests strain and endurance rather than joy. No further context or names are provided.
Woman’s kidneys improved after using Dean’s Kidney Pills
Mrs Charles W B Smith of Woonsocket Rhode Island cites lasting relief from weak kidneys after four years on Dean’s Kidney Pills. She describes chronic back pain and other symptoms and notes her weight rose from 120 to 165 pounds while using the remedy. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Charles WB. Smith
Boyden St
Woonsocket
R. I
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Woolen Hat Production in Monza Surpasses 150000
A Monza report shows daily woolen hat output around 150000 units across 14 factories. About 7000 workers are employed in the industry.
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Monza
Italy
Important to Mothers Castorta Safety Reminder for Infants
Health advisory urges caregivers to carefully inspect every bottle of Castorta, a claimed safe remedy for infants and children, to ensure proper use and avoid potential harm. Officials warn against unverified medicines and stress reading labels for dosing and ingredients.
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Hiamine
Elephant at the Telephone Trained by Cues and Patience
Apleton's Magazine recounts a trained elephant named Tom performing a telephone routine. Trainer Barlow guided the animal through thousands of attempts to ring, lift, listen, and hang up the receiver, detailing over 2000 trunk placements and 1500 guidance efforts across a month of hard work to achieve the simple act.
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Barlow
Tom
Apleton
Grape-Nuts Promoted As Digestive Aid In Advertorial
An advertisement touts Grape-Nuts as a light easily digested food that helps dyspepsia and nervous debility. It features a Maine user who credits improved strength and less fatigue after several weeks of steady consumption with cream. The message urges reducing heavy greasy foods and reading The Road to Wellville pamphlet from Postum Co. in Battle Creek Michigan.
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Tam
Maine
An. Adv
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Teething Syrup Claims and Remedy Ads From Old Catalog
An old advertisement page promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething babies with claims of gum softening inflammation relief and wind colic cure. It also touts St Jacobs Oil for stiffness stitches lameness and cramp and mentions a price of 250 a bottle.
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St. Jacobs
Novelist D Annunzio Erects Monument to Dog
Gabriele d Annunzio commemorates his dog with a long inscription saying the memory of his faithful friend. The dog was killed by a peasant who admitted the act at Florence court, claiming the dog worried his hens. The author hired two councilors for $1,000, won the case, and the peasant was sentenced to ten days in jail.
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Gabriele d’Annunzio
Florence
Terrible scalp humor cured by Cuticura remedies
Patient describes long battle with scalp eczema and crusts behind the ears, then rapid improvement after using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment under medical care. He reports severe eruptions last fall and recovery by late fall through treatment. Endorsed by H. M. F. Weiss of Rosemond, Illinois, Aug. 31, 1905.
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H. M. F. Weiss
Rosemond, Christian Co
Til
Williams Pink Pills Promoted as Blood Builder Remedy
The ad touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a universal remedy for debility and blood deficiency caused by stomach trouble or illness. A Akron Ohio testimonial claims the pills restored appetite strength and weight after poor results from other medicines. Pills marketed as effective for nervous indigestion and various weaknesses with mail order.
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East Mill Street
Akron
Ohio
Dr. Williams
Navy Recruitment For Young Men And Mechanics
Advertisement seeking male applicants aged 17 to 35 for Navy service. Pay range $16 to $70 monthly with extra allowances and clothing issued after first enlistment. Rations medicines and medical care provided. requires U S citizenship and ability to read write and speak English. Apply at 220 Post Office Building Kansas City Missouri.
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NAVY
United States
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