Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Promises Cure
A promotional piece extols Dr Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery for digestion and blood purity. It describes stomach as a churn, lists ingredients, endorsements by medical figures, and claims to aid dyspepsia and intestinal disorders. Also mentions diamond cleaning via ammonia and notes a local anecdote about Deacon Butterworth and a cider overchange incident.
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Pierce
Finn Ellingwood
M. D
Bennnett Medical Caiete
Chicago
Jobart A. Hare
More Postum the More Food the More Coffee the More Poison
A testimonial from Hate Cronk of Michigan praising Postum Food Coffee over coffee. She claims coffee caused nervous tension and headaches, while Postum cured cravings and improved health after reading The Road to Wellville. Her husband now urges others to switch.
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Northwest
Monthe
Wellvilly
Postum
Postum Co
Cronk
Mich
President's Daughter Alice Roosevelt Weds Longworth
Washington reports the wedding of Alice Lee Roosevelt eldest daughter of the president to Nicholas Longworth representative from Ohio. The ceremony at the White House followed Episcopal rites with a grand reception. The event drew dignitaries and a large, joyful crowd outside as gifts poured in for the bride.
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Alice Roosevelt
Nicholas Longworth
White House
Washington
Alice Lee Roosevelt
United States
Congress
Ohio
Executive Mansion
Protestant Episcopal Church
Henry Y. Satterlee
Mrs. Longworth
President Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Madam Hengelmuller
Matsion
Miss Roosevelt
Whitehouse
Senate approves ship subsidy measure with 38 to 27 vote
The Senate passed the subsidy bill by 38 to 27 with all yes votes from Republicans, five Republicans joining Democrats in opposition. The measure creates thirteen new contract mail lines, raises subsidies for Oceanic Line and Philippine trade, establishes a 10 000 strong naval reserve, and requires recipients to hire naval reserve personnel.
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Washington
Senate
Messrs
Burkett
Dalliver
la Follette
Spooner
Wargner
Naval Reserve
Pacific Coast
Australasia
Atlantic Coast
Brazil
Uruguay
Argentina
South Africa
Gulf of Mexico
Cuba
Mexico
Central America
Isthmus
Panama
Pacific
Japan
China
Philippines
Hawaii
United States
Expect trouble in China warned by army officers
San Francisco general superintendent C A Devol and other officers fear a forthcoming outbreak in the Far East. They recall the Boxer turmoil and note the War Department has received unsigned news. The transport Meade heads to Manila with troops as Warren and Crook await orders to depart.
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San Francisco
C. A. Devol
Transport Service
Far East
China
Washington
War Department
Meade
Manila
Warren Ang Crook
Tidal Wave Destroys Towns in Esmeraldas Province
Reports from Esmeraldas and adjacent areas detail a sequence of earthquake shocks felt January 31 with multiple towns damaged. Esmeraldas City houses collapsed including the government building while Pinguagi near the Colombian border was inundated by a tidal wave with numerous drownings. Rio Verde and Guacada suffered collapsing structures and high casualties, with Calumbian volcanic activity linked to the event.
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Iayaquil
Esmeraldas
Ecuador
Mataba
Esmeraldas City
Pinguagi
Thmoo
Rio Verde
Kenwrniisa
Guacada
Cumini
Two Burned to Death and One Dies From Excitement
In Port Scott Kani a wreck on the St. Louis and San Francisco line near Calmitus left two men burned to death and another dead from excitement while others were injured. The northbound Cra train caught fire after the collision and, except for the Pullman car, was consumed.
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Port Scott
Kani
Calmitus
St. Louis & San Francisco
Raised From A Death Bed Mr Pitts Cured Three Years
E. E. Pitts of Skowhegan Maine recounts severe back ache night sweats fainting spells drop to 90 pounds and extreme urinary pain. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills for dramatic improvement and recovery lasting three years. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Mr. Pitts
E. E. Pitts
Hathaway St
Skowhegan
Doan
Foster-Milburn Ca
Buffalo
N. Y
Tips in France and Africa White Ant Delicacy
A Towering mix of culture and curiosity circulates in this fragment. It notes France's estimated yearly tipping total and the Paris daily tip amount to service workers. It also shares a Livingstone anecdote about African white ants as a delicacy and a chief’s praise of the dish.
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Africa
Livingstone
Scotty the Death Valley miner’s speed record ride
Walter Scott’s rapid Los Angeles to Chicago trip on the Santa Fe set a record under 45 hours, costing over $6,000. The feat crowned Santa Fe track, equipment, and crews as top grade, while the ad invites riders to choose the slower luxury of other routes and to inquire ticket rates.
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Walter Scott
Death Valley
Los Angeles
Chicago
Santa Fe
Utah
Colorado
German Trade Promotion Sparks Global Capitalist Sympathy
Within months German capitalists have begun efforts to promote trade across East Africa West Africa Asia Minor Armenia Bulgaria and Central America. The note credits German promoters with expanding markets and economic influence in diverse regions.
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East Africa
West Africa
Asia Minor
Artina
Bulgaria
Central America
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease Advertisement
Advertisement for Allen's Foot-Ease powder claiming relief for painful, smarting, nervous feet with growing pains. Promotes comfort in new shoes and cures sweating feet. Sold by druggists with trial package free. Address A S Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Allen
A. S. Olmsted
le Roy
Public Funerals Dominant in Bwitzer Cantons
In Bwitzer land most cantons favor public burials with private funerals rare. Glarus stands out where the canton covers all burial costs. Relatives in Glarus may dress the body and provide a grave monument and adornments. They may also supply religious services if desired. The sexton is not to be viewed by relatives in the rest of the cantons.
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Bwitzerland
Glarus
Winter Salt Lake Route Publicizes $50 Round Trip Fare
A round trip rate of 50 dollars to California will be in effect all winter via the new Salt Lake Route. For information contact TL. Moore, D. P. A., Salt Lake City, the nearest agent or write for details.
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California
Salt Lake
TL. Moore
Salt Lake City
Duke Refuses Big Offer for Rare Claude Lorraine Book
The Duke of Devonshire holds as an heirloom Claude Lorraine's Book of Truth, touted as one of Europe's rarest and most valuable volumes, worth far beyond six times the Mazarin Bible. He declined a $190,000 bid.
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Duke of Devonshire
Claude Lorraine
Europe
Latine press response on clipping dogs by machinery
A clipping machine powered by a two and a half horsepower gasoline motor mounted on wheels moves through streets. It reportedly shears a pondles or Latine dogs at about six dogs per hour, sparking debate over the method and humane concerns.
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Pondles
Paris
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