Peruna touted as cure for female catarrh in ads
An advertisement extols Peruna as a cure for catarrh in women, claiming it solves pelvic catarrh and other female troubles. It cites testimonials from Miss Lizzie Sneathing and Mrs. A Johnson, urges readers to write Dr. Hartman for free treatment directions, and promotes confidentiality of correspondence.
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America
Peruna
38Th St
New York City
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Lizzie Sneathing
Dr. Hartman
Vuhio
Ile
Hartman
Alex. Johnson
University Avenue
Kingston
Ontario
Can
A. Johnson
Mabel Meyers
Kansas
The
Kansas Temperance Union
Dr. Tlartman
Sartman Sanitarium
Coronation Postponed as King Edward Falls Ill
London reports the postponement of King Edward's coronation after a dangerous illness requires urgent surgery. The king lies in Buckingham Palace in a critical state as doctors monitor for possible septic peritonitis or blood poisoning. Foreign dignitaries have been notified and will depart if recovery stalls.
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London
Buckingham Palace
West End
Whitechapel
Edward
England
George
Duke of York
King Edward Sees Satisfactory Postop Progress At Buckingham
Buckingham Palace bulletin reports the king continuing to make satisfactory progress after his operation. Early morning notes say no complications and that a medical statement is unlikely before 10 30 a m The Associated Press learns the condition remains satisfactory despite no formal update yet issued.
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London
Buckingham Palace
Edward
Associated Press
President's Offices Moved During White House Repairs
Arrangements were completed today to move the president's offices and quarters while White House repairs proceed.
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Washington
White House
Union Pacific shops closed in Cheyenne amid lockout
An order from Omaha to permanently close the Union Pacific shops in Cheyenne leaves over 500 men unlocked out and the local force under twenty five. Workers denounce the move as a town slap over high living costs while merchants say the shutdown aims to weed out certain employees.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Omaha
Union Pacific
Crawford Praise From English Writer On Francesca da Rimini
An English writer recounts meeting Marion Crawford at Sarah Bernhardt’s theater where he supervised rehearsals for Francesca da Rimini and praised Sarah Bernhardt’s enthusiasm. He notes Crawford’s robust figure yet delicate temperament and recalls Crawford’s view of Southern Italy as paradise.
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Marion Crawford
Sarah Bernhardt
Francesca da Rimini
Sarah
England
Italy
Buffalo shop girl who once caused a sensation
A living woman in an upstate town recalls the 50 plus years ago debut as a clerks in her father’s Buffalo store. Crowds gathered outside watching her sell needles thread and measure tape at the counter.
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Buffalo
New York Press
Kidney Cure Promises From Crider and Others
Bland Missouri tale cites kidney disease recovery after using Dodd's Kidney Pills with claims of complete cure. Includes anecdote of long illness and praised product. Also notes ping pong craze, Mother Gray remedies, a Cuban horseshoe invention, Red Cross Ball Blue, and potato versus turnip food comparison.
Hall of Catarrh Cure and Odd Market Mentions
A collage of phrases lists remedies and products with prices and odd anecdotes. Mentions Hall’s Catarrh Cure, Defiance Starch, Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, and a 1804 half-dollar valued at $200, plus trivia about burro freight in Mexico and a train stop over fare collection in Hungary.
Zeppelin Ruined by Failed Airship Ventures
Count Von Zeppelin, builder of the largest airship, is financially ruined by failed experiments. At 67 he cannot fund new projects and is selling aluminum from old airships. He served as a military attaché in the United States during the Civil War and led a cavalry raid in France in 1870.
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Count von Zeppelin
Zeppelin
United States
France
Column From the Other World Opens in Russia
A rare journalism project from Russia titled A Column from the Other World announces an invisible assistant answering questions. The editor disclaims involvement with the ghostly bureau created for those seeking to communicate with spirits.
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Russia
Portuguese gunboats free 700 slaves at Muscat raid
Report shows the slave trade persists at Muscat as Portuguese gunboats capture slave dhows and liberate 700 captives.
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Muscat
Paris Underground Electric Line Expands In Current Year
The eight mile Paris underground electric railway carries about 140000 passengers daily and will add two important branches this year to expand service.
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Paris
Wabash Railroad Reduced Fare Offers and Misc Notes
Wabash Railroad unveils low round trip rates from Chicago to Portland Maine 20 50 and to Providence Rhode Island 18 90 with July sale dates and special summer resort rates. Stopovers allowed at Niagara Falls. Also includes generic ads on cleaning products and humorous quips with no clear date or event.
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Wabash Railroad
Portland
Maine
Chicago
Providence
R. L
Niagara Falls
Wabash R. R
Wabash New City
Farnam St
Harry S. Moores
Omaha
Neb
Summers by the Lakes Regions Promised Along Milwaukee Line
An travel note touts Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa summer spots near Omaha with lower round trip rates this season. Okoboji is highlighted among resorts for camping fishing lakes and cool weather. Full information available from F A Nash Western Agent C M & St P Ry Omaha.
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Milwaukee Railway
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Okoboji
Omaha
F. A. Nash
Western
Farnam St
Defiance Cold Water Starch Rivaled Only by Quantity
Ad copy touts Defiance Cold Water Starch as superior with 16 oz for a stated price while claiming rivals offer only 12 oz. The message emphasizes no equal in quantity or quality and discourages trying other brands.
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Defiance
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Miss Lizzie Sneathing
Mrs
Alex Johnson
Nebraska
New York Life Building
Magnetic Starch Manufacturing CO
Omaha, Neb
Aerigemez
Bo Alege
Farnam St. Busmarss
Btudente
Wright
al Dragglete. Wright
Mamied
Thompson
Edward III
Perityphillis
Windsor Castle
Lister
Treves, Smith
Laking
Barlow
Railroads OF
Missouri
F. Marion Crawford
Dodd
Slother Gray
Mother Gray
New York
Allen 8
Olmsted
LeRoy
N. Y
Cuba
Hall
Key West
Mexico
Kutas
Hungary
Palfalva
Mother Wit
Rodbins
Maple Street
Norwich
Green-Eyed Monster
Wood
M. D
New York Life Bidg
Switzerland
Australia
BROS
Des Moines
Magnetic Starch Mfg. Co
Brownell Hall
Vassar College
Radcliff College
Woman's College of Baltimore
Uxalvereity
University of Chicago
Pracipal
Ife
Maocrne
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