Freckles remedy ad and royal sport notes in 1900s item
An advertisement promotes a double strength Orhin freckles remover with money back guarantee and instructions to apply twice daily. The page also notes British royalty’s fondness for sport with Prince Albert and Princess Mary engaging in golf, riding, swimming, and other activities, alongside a sidewalk soda fountain anecdote.
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Prince Albert
Walton Heath
Mary
Lanting
Hery
Indianapolis Star
Save the Babies Castoria Claim for Infant Health
An old notice warns that infant mortality is alarmingly high in civilized countries with nearly a quarter dying before age one. It argues narcotic preparations in child remedies cause deaths and asserts Castoria, signed by Chas. H. Fletcher, contains no opiates or narcotics.
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Chas. H. Fletcher
Cassel
Fragmented Punchline Humor from a 19th Century Cartoon
The piece combines fragmented quips from a court scene and a joke set, involving a lawyer, Mr Gothis, a wife, and a dialogue about income after marriage. It hints at satirical courtroom banter and domestic farce with punchy exchanges and punning captions.
Idaho News Roundup From Pocatello And Surroundings
Idaho and Idahoans report on militia drills, water shortages, and meat stock fate. Charley Galloway jailed for whiskey running after eluding authorities. Canyon County seeks new district. county commissioners form South Side Boulevard School. Idaho farms note apple crop tonnage, potato yields, and wool prices. gas price disparity draws federal attention.
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Mduhe Infantry
Pocatello
Tnto Une Pew Militia
Payette Lakes
Otto M. Jones
Wiate
Scar O
Idaho Falls
Hesse
Port Hall
Minlébota
Canyon County
Farad
Severn
Weoletpal
Twin Falls
Sears
Air Canyon County
Und Ate
Smith
Toho
Federal Trade Commission
Rocky Mountain States
Charles Galloway
Bannock
Idaho
State Board of Education
War Savings
Weil
Maho
Java
South Side Boulevard
Happy Valley
Greenhurst
Shiny Ride
Caldwell
Ernest EF. Lauhaugh
State Health Department
HH Kelm
Noma
Ira Beam
Male
Staith
Tithe
Wood River
Nave
Mutnnad Wood Hiver Water Users’ Association
Lloyd George Signals Penalty for War and Peace Treaty
In the House of Commons on July 3 PM Lloyd George defended the peace treaty as the British empire's most solemn seal and promised punishment for Germany. He outlined indictments against the former German emperor and discussed the League of Nations while acknowledging public cheer and cautious support for the Anglo French alliance. He stated the treaty aims to deter future aggression and, if it saved one generation from war, would be a great achievement.
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London
Germany
Ile
Willian Holenwelleri
Uf Sou
Franco American Agreement Outlines US French Security Pact
Paris reports the texts of France United States and France Great Britain pacts issued July 8. The US France treaty cites Rhine fortification limits, commits aid if Germany commits unprovoked aggression, and requires League of Nations council approval along with US Senate and French Parliament endorsement.
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Paris
France
United States
Great Britain
Foreign Office
Germany
Rhine
Cone
Council of the
League of Nations
United States Senate
Protest by Romagna shops strikes over high living costs
A general strike has been declared in Faenza Ancona and other Romagna towns in central Italy in sympathy with the Forti movement where many shops were destroyed during protests against the high cost of living.
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H.C. S
Rome
Faenza
Ancona
Romagna
Italy
Forti
Dueling Resumed in France in Bayonie Incident
In Bayonie France the first duel since the war began saw M Garut mayor and deputy fire pistols at M Gimines vice president of the chamber of commerce without a result. The bout reflected the era of frequent affairs during a long period of suspension awaiting peace.
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France
Paris
Bayonie
M. Garut
M. Gimines
Chamber of Commerce
New Yorkers Rally for Water on Independence Day
The city water department statistician reports a surge in water consumption on July 1, the Fourth of July, with about two million more gallons used than on June 30, illustrating New Yorkers’ strong demand during the drought period.
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New York
Vhlet Statistician
Water Department Bureau
Food Riots End in Shooting Near Bologna
Four riders were injured when shots rang out during a crawl at Tota, twenty two miles from Bologna, amid demonstrations. Also Chevrolet breaks distance record in New York, finishing 100 miles at Sheepshead Bay in 54 minutes 17 seconds, surpassing the prior mark. an earthquake tremor was felt in Washington near Georgetown University, attributed to a South American quake.
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Rame
Tota
Bologna
Ligl
Chevrolet
New York
Washington
South America
Georgetown University
Balkashite: New Mineral Found in Siberia By Hunters on Lake Balkash
A new mineral named balkashite was discovered by eight hunters on the shore of Lake Balkash in Siberia. It appears dark brown and rubbery, ignites with a flame leaving two percent ash, and when placed in water forms a paraffin like mass. The report blends other quoted fragments from Backyard Pigs and rural maxims about abundance and perspective.
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Siberia
Hunter
Lake
Balkash
Strom
Old Age Starts With Your Kidneys Claims and Cure
An advertisement-style piece touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy delaying old age and supporting kidney and digestive health. It markets the product as odorless capsules that detoxify poisons, promise vigor, and claim a long-term health benefit with refunds if ineffective. The text mixes health claims with a short golf anecdote.
Why Druggists Recommend Swamp Root
Historic ad notes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy. It touts natural body support and strong pharmacist endorsement, promising a sample bottle offer and urging readers to mention the paper.
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Kilmer
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Nector
U. S. Bureau of Markets
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Union Stock Yards
Chicago, Ill
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Commissioner of Reclamation
W. G. Swendson
Souke River
Wilhelm
Kaiser
Lloyd George
Europe
U. S
Wrigleys
Georgia
State College of Agriculture
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Tyelemedy Company
Chicago
U.S
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Tetach
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