Lydia Pinkham Remedy Backed by User Testimonial
An Oklahoma reader praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for easing change of life symptoms. The letter says the product supported health from age 45 through 60, aided a large family, and prompted daughters to recommend the remedy. The company invites letters for confidential, expert replies from Lynn Mass.
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Morse
Okla
Igdia E. Pinkham
Cetteam
Alice Raney
Lydia Wankham
E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Mamn
Special session called by Texas governor meets May 20
Governor Hobbs issues proclamation for a special legislative session in Austin starting at 0 a m May 20. Three initial topics: eradication of the pink boll worm, funding for public schools and higher education, and deficiency appropriations for state government. Additional subjects may be added under constitution.
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Austin
Tex
W. P. Hobby
Texas
Horticultural Board
United States
Men Stand Being Petted Ris Fe No Use For Any
Fragmentary report notes a character named Ris Fe who rejects affection from men and shows animals as unnecessary in a rural setting. No clear event or date is provided.
Wilson Urges Democrats Stand For Versailles Treaty
President Wilson telephoned Oregon Democratic leaders urging the party to campaign in full support of the Versailles treaty and against Lodge reservations. He warned that reservations would betray American promises and weaken U.S. world leadership, citing a need for the nation to lead free nations.
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Washington
Senate
Wilson
Oregon
White House
United States
Democratic Central Committee
Steamship Baro Fejervary Seized by Trieste Commander
Captain Gabriele D Annunzio captured the Italian steamship Baro Fejervary bound from Triest to Catania with grain in Quarnero Bay. He dispatched two anti submarine craft as the capture occurred and ordered the vessel to proceed to Fiume.
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Triest
Gabriele D’'Annunzio
Baro Fejervary
Catania
Quarnero Bay
Fiume
Richmond Graduating Class Named by Richmond High School
The Richmond High School graduating class includes Misses Alice Blaisdel Bessie Rabinowitz Carrie Young and Messrs Jemmie Meyers Bonnie Rosen Gordon Reading.
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Richmond, Tex
Richmond High School
Alice Blaisdel
Bessie Rabinowitz
Carrie Young
Jemmie Meyers
Bonnie Rosen
Gordon Reading
Meeting Place Chosen for Oklahoma Press Association
At the convention Saturday the Oklahoma Press Association decided El Reno as the next meeting place, with McAlester as the chosen locale for the gathering.
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McAlester
el Reno
Oklahoma Press Association
Mateer Wins 120 Yard Hurdle At Austin Meet
Hearne Texas Duane Mateer of Hearn High School tops the 120 yard hurdle at the interscholastic meet in Austin.
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Hearne
Tex
Duane Mateer
Hearn High School
Austin
Microbes Show Hidden Double Life Across Forms
Microbes can transform between forms and may cause different diseases depending on their state. Researchers note that a single organism could drive multiple illnesses, shifting form as conditions change.
Unpopular Atchoo Sneeze Sparks Cold Looks in Plentywood
A quirky item from the Plentywood Press notes a misfired sneeze echoed in the Boston Transcript. The episode highlights sharp stares and social awkwardness triggered by a stray public sneeze.
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Plentywood
Boston Transcript
Cardui credited with curing Mrs Hannah Peru’s pain
In Leavenworth Indiana Mrs Hannah Peru describes years of nerve pain weakness and sleepless nights from female troubles. She praises Cardui as the remedy after using it regularly across several bottles and urges others to try it as druggists supply it.
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Leavenworth
Ind
Hannah Peru
Milks Emulsion advertised as health aid with guarantee
An advertisement recounts a patient who suffered a two year cough and found relief after using Milks Emulsion. It promotes the product as a nutritious digestive aid, claims to restore bowel action, boost appetite, and rebuild strength, with a money back guarantee and pricing. Also mentions Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills as a constipation remedy.
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Denver
Ilinois
Alice M. Huntley
Pearl St
Galesburg
Milks Emulsion Co
Terre Haute
Ind
Ballad on My Cuff Prompted by Laundry Advice
A note from London Tit-Bits asks for guidance on a ballad written on a sleeve or cuff. The suggestion is to send it to the laundry, framing the piece as a light humorous fragment for readers.
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Hogg
Blogg
London
California Syrup of Figs Ad Claim
An old advertisement promotes the California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children. It urges parents to look for the name California on the package to ensure they choose the harm free remedy for the stomach liver and bowels. Children are said to love its frail taste and full directions appear on each bottle.
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California
Border security funds debated for preventing Mexican border smuggling
Washington reports an amendment to the sundry civil appropriation bill seeks to divert part of a 10.3 million dollar anti fraud budget to bolster Mexican border enforcement. Texas lawmakers press for a larger share to curb illegal liquor smuggling and unwanted aliens from Mexico, citing three killings in Texas in the past month due to understaffing.
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Washington
Garner
House
Congress
Texas
Mexico
Hudspeth
Department of Labor
Border Guard
Customs Service
New York
Philadelphia
San Antonio
el Paso
Arizona
California
Treasury Department
Profiteering in Whisky Charged in Texas Probe
Austin reports officials say druggists profiteering from whisky under Texas prohibition. Investigators claim some gists pay $6 a gallon but sell whisky at $5 a pint, with some pints only twelve ounces shorting customers by two ounces per pint.
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Austin
Tex
R. V. Nichols
Attorney General’s Department
Nichols
Allied naval attack on German submarine bases planned
Admiral William M. Benson testified before the Senate committee on the Sims-Daniels row about a coordinated American and British assault on German submarine bases agreed upon prior to the war’s end.
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Washington
William 5. Benson
Senate
Armenian Woman Ordered Deported From Ellis Island
Anna Sherbetjian, an Armenian woman, could not read and was ordered deported to Turkey. Authorities say she faces possible death for escaping a harem to seek a bridegroom in the United States.
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New York
Anna Sherbetjian
Ellis Island
Turkey
United States
First Train Over Road From Dublin To Ranger
The inaugural passenger train ran over the new line from Dublin to Ranger on Thursday. The consist included one coach and two special cars carrying President J. M. Kern, General Manager Schleyer and Frisco officials.
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Dublin
Tex
Ranger
J. M. Kern
Schleyer
Frisco
Bright bandits rob Drovers National Bank of 29000
In East St. Louis, Illinois, a Friday robbery at the Drovers' National Bank yielded $29,000. Two armed men, described as bright in appearance, carried out the heist and fled the scene. Police investigation ongoing.
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Bandits
East St. Louis
National Bank
Shakespearean Riff on Musical Honors Sparks Classroom Debate
A brief dialogue features a parent asking if his son is ready for musical honors and a witty retort calling the son rotten, reflecting a humorous exchange likely from a school or theater setting. The line hints at expectations, pride, and wit in a lighthearted moment.
Farm Loan Act Debate Delays Major Washington Loans
Washington farm loan officials report more than 50 million dollars in loans held up due to ongoing litigation over the act's validity. The dispute delays financing for farmers seeking credit and stabilizes program operations amid court tests.
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Washington
Class rule is the worst menace to democracy
A concise critique argues that rigid schooling norms threaten democratic participation and equality, warning that uniform rules stifle debate and reform. The author stresses education policy should empower diverse voices and civic engagement rather than enforce conformity.
Civil War Pension Increase Signed by Wilson
President Wilson signed the Fuller pension bill increasing Civil War pensions for veterans widows and dependents. The measure elevates monthly payments and expands beneficiaries nationwide improving support for former soldiers and their families.
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Washington
Wilson
Fuller
Veterena
Shave With Cuticura Soap Ad Warns Of Hygiene Promise
An old advertisement touts Cuticura Soap promising doubled razor efficiency and skin health for shaving bathing and shampooing. The ad claims no mug slimy soap germs or waste and asserts no irritation even with twice daily shaving. A stray newspaper quote from the Boston Transcript contrasts a humorous parent child exchange about a cowcatcher and teeth.
One-Sided Reciprocity and Eye Care Adages
A compact aphorism set notes that some ideas of reciprocity are one way. It also advertises Roman Eye Balm as a nightly remedy to prevent tired watery eyes and eye strain.
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Ady
Barber offers trial haircut side to prove quality
A village barber in Berlin responds to a customer by offering to cut one side of the head first so the customer can judge the barber's skill before committing to the full haircut. The exchange reflects a practical, customer driven approach to service in a traditional barbershop setting.
Bayer Aspirin: trusted for nineteen years of physician use
The A spirin from Bayer is presented as genuine with the Bayer name signifying safety and broad efficacy. It claims safety proven by millions, with directions for cold relief, headaches, toothaches, neuralgia and pain, and notes small tin boxes of twelve tablets are inexpensive.
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Bayer
Druggiete
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