Despairing Woman Finds Relief from Kidney Pills
Mrs Henry A Reamer of South Bend Indiana recounts weakness nervousness backache dropsy and heart threat from kidney troubles before using Deans Kidney Pills. She credits the remedy with relief and saving her life and notes the product sold by all dealers for 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
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Henry A. Reamer
Main and Garst Sts
South Bend
Ind
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Ten Miles From a Doctor Inspires Parish Death Joke
A visitor in a thinly settled English parish is told by a resident that no physician lives within ten miles. The visitor exclaims at the distance. the farmer calmly notes that, in their parish, most deaths are natural, implying limited medical access.
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Engl
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Deafness Cure
An advertisement claims deafness results from inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube and asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure nine of ten cases caused by catarrh. It offers 100 dollars for any cure it cannot achieve and urges readers to send for circulars.
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Father Cault
Hall
Circulara
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Olive Crop of Greece Estimated at 15 Million Gallons
The article states Greece will yield about 15 million gallons of olive crop this year. It notes the overall production level and references the national agricultural outlook.
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Greece
Guaranteed Cure for Piles Promised by PAZO
Advertises PAZO is medication for itching bleeding and protruding piles with a money back guarantee if cures fail during holidays. Claims drug agents authorize refunds if not effective.
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Svc
White wedding attire drives marriage proposals
The article notes that brides are urged to wear white to increase marriage prospects. It claims proposals occur more often when brides wear white, whether indoors or outdoors, in the morning, afternoon, or evening.
Largest Oak Tree Marks New Jersey Forestry Trade Mark
In the Friends' burial grounds at Salem, New Jersey, stands the largest oak tree in the state and possibly the nation. It is now used as the trade mark of the New Jersey Forestry Association.
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Friends’ Burial Grounds
Salem
N. J
United States
New Jersey Forestry Association
Mull's Grape Tonic Promises Constipation Cure
An advertisement extols Mull's Grape Tonic as a cure for constipation and stomach trouble, claiming it strengthens intestines without laxatives. It describes causes of constipation, warns against harsh pills, and promotes the tonic as a pleasant grape-based treatment available at druggists with a free bottle offer.
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Mull
Onic
Mull’s Gate Toric Co
Third Ave
Rock Island
Druggiata
Train Robbery Threats Stir Romance on the Rails
A railroad romance unfolds as Mr Gordon shields Miss Cullen from legal pressure over letters. Camp threatens to dismiss him while Lord Ralles looms in the background. A telegram from the postmaster general spurs a Fort Whipple protection order and a race to safeguard letters.
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Lord Ralles
Madge
Cullen
Camp
Fred
Chance
Secretary of War
Fort Whipple
United States
Waiting for Help on the Platform
Richard Gordon stands confounded by Miss Cullen’s speech on the platform as he paces before breakfast trying to interpret her intent. The scene centers on miscommunication and mounting confusion during a pivotal moment in Chapter X.
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Madge
Mr. Gordon
Cullen
Richard Gordon
Miss Cullen
Town Entirely Too Healthy
In Pitneyville a sober man recalls visiting a town with no undertaker or dyeing businesses. He opened an establishment out of curiosity but found no demand and eventually left after fellow shopkeepers failed. The town is described as the healthiest place the speaker has known.
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Pitneyville
Lesson in Screws From a Passing Carpenter
A West Side boy learns proper screw technique when a carpenter passing by helps him start a screw with hammer taps before guiding him in driving the rest. The lesson ends with the boy’s silent acknowledgment, though he forgets to say thank you.
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West Side
Chiicago Inter-Ocean
One Serious Fault Narrated By Richard Mansfield
Richard Mansfield argues modern life centers on single minded study of detail. He recounts a clergyman who dislikes a newly installed pulpit because it hides the figure and misreads the surplice movement as a fault in the design.
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Richard Mansfield
Caucus Rule Wins In The House On Statehood Drive
In a tense session Speaker Cannon retained control as the administration's statehood program passed. Forty three Republican insurgents were defeated after aligning with Democrats on the rule, for governing passage of the statehood measure. The previous question vote stood 192 to 105, and the rule adoption followed, passing by thirty.
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Washington
Cannon
Marshall Field Leaves 8 Million to Chicago Museum
By his will Marshall Field bequeaths 8 million dollars to Chicago for the Field Columbian museum in Jackson Park. The bequest conditions that within six years a suitable museum site be provided at no cost. failure to do so reverts the funds to the residuary estate.
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Chicago
Marshall Field
Field Columbian Museum
Jackson Park
Field
House Amends Panama Bill In House Filibuster Attempt
Washington reports the first filibuster attempt of the session as Democrats move to defeat the urgent deficiency bill provision waiving the eight hour law for foreign canal laborers. The amendment was placed in committee after lengthy debate. a separate vote and roll call were ordered before adjournment.
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Washington
House
Panama Canal
Williams
Window Glass Monopoly Binds Cleveland Firms
The American Window Glass Company and the National Window Glass Company announce a price control agreement in Cleveland aimed at stabilizing market prices. They refuse to detail actions beyond saying they will make money.
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Cleveland, O
American Window Glass Company
National Window Glass Company
Nebraska officials named for high posts in Washington
President Roosevelt sent to the senate the nominations of D E Thompson Lincoln for ambassador to Mexico and Charles A Goss Omaha for district attorney of Nebraska to succeed Judge Baxter. Thompson was US minister to Brazil before this promotion. Goss’s nomination matched the Nebraska delegation's long held choice.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
D. BE. Thompson
Lincoln
Mexico
Charles A. Goss
Omba
Nebraska
Baxter
D. E. Thompson
United States
Brazil
Goss
New President Recognized After Barracks Attack in Quito
In Guayaquil Ecuador rioters attacked the barracks causing sixty nine deaths and ninety four wounded. Soldiers held out until morning then acknowledged the new government. General Alfaro fought four hours at Machachi against government troops, with 300 killed and 100 wounded. Former President Garcia's forces move toward Quito to surrender arms.
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Guayaquil
Ecuador
Alfaro
Machachi
Larren
Tillman Pushes Probe Into Chinese Aliens Travel Abuse
Senator Tillman introduced a resolution directing the immigration committee to investigate charges of unfair treatment of Chinese aliens traveling in the United States by officers of the immigration service.
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Tillman
Washington
Committee On Immigration
United States
Immigration Service
Peking Presents for Miss Roosevelt
The dowager Empress sends wedding gifts to Miss Alice Roosevelt via the American Legation. The items include costly jewels silks and ermine robes.
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Miss Roosevelt
Peking
Miss Alice Roosevelt
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Endorsed by Medical Men
Philosophical sales pitch notes Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a trusted female remedy. It cites testimonials from professors and doctors to boost credibility and emphasizes openness of ingredients. The appeal targets women with ailments like prolapse and irregular menses and offers free consultation by mail.
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Pierce
Finley Ellingwood
Bennet Medical College
Chicago
Hale
Dceal
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Denney
Dr. Pierce
Two Excellent Bulls and an Irish Clergyman’s Address
An Irish clergyman is credited with a powerful oration urging believers not to let the world rob them of peace. It is paired with a fellow countryman’s remark to a woman who lost faith, saying she will go to hell and he would be sorry to see it.
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Cullen
George Washington
Madge
Miss Cullen
Arizona
Mr. Gordon
218
Colleage
To Cure a Cold in One Day Promises Laxative Bromine Tablets
The ad touts a quick cure for a cold using LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets and offers a refund if it fails. It states ROVE'S signature is on each box and prices are two cents.
Difference in Icebergs Between Hemispheres
The Arctic icebergs are irregular with lofty pinnacles and glittering domes, while the Antarctic ones are flat topped and solid looking.
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Arctic
Antarctic
Doctor Cured of Eczema in 1905 Letter Endorsement
A practicing physician, G. M. Fisher of Big Pool Maryland, reports eczema cure after using Cuticura Remedies in 1905. He states sixteen years of medical practice and praises Cuticura Resolvent and Cuticura Soap, urging Hiberty to publish the endorsement.
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Hiberty
G. M. Fisher
Big Pool, Md
Slaughter in Africa Surges as Hunters Wreak Havoc
A report notes drastic wildlife depletion in Africa due to ruthless hunting. It cites a hunter who allegedly killed 150 rhinoceroses for no purpose, another who killed 140, and says the hunter was later killed by a rhinoceros in the ensuing stand.
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Africa
Italy's tallest structures rise to famed heights
Italy's top buildings include the National Museum in Turin at 342 feet, St. Peter's Cathedral at 455 feet, and the Church of Gaudenzio in Novara at 382 feet. The Eiffel Tower in Paris stands as the world’s tallest at nearly 1,000 feet.
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Italy
National Museum
Turin
St. Peter’s Cathedral
Church of Gaudenzio
Novara
Eiffel Tower
Paris
Tea Consumption Worldwide and English-Speaking Share
Global tea consumption outside growing countries reaches about 500 million pounds annually valued at 85 million dollars. About 90 percent of tea exported from Asia is consumed by English-speaking populations.
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Asia
London Dinner Features Butter Busts Of Noted Authors
A novelist hosted a London dinner where the entire great table was adorned with butter sculptures shaped as miniature busts of famous writers. Guests admired the culinary artistry and literary homage in a refined, symbolic display.
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London
Japanese Needle Workers Among World Leaders
Japanese men rank among the top needle workers globally, with only Russian women considered their equals in skill and speed.
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Russia
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