Alps Turn The Mountains Into A Graveyard (Pall Mall Gazette)
A Pall Mall Gazette report laments rising mountaineering fatalities in the Alps during June and July. It notes multiple deadly incidents near Grindelwald Wetterhorn and Gabelhorn Zermatt, with Swiss and Bavarian climbers among the victims and warnings ignored by some climbers.
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Alps
Europe
Grindelwald
Bernese Oberland
Wetterhorn
Gabelhorn
Zermatt
Chamonix
Pall Mall Gazette
Beauty Through Housework Says Serene Grillpingbly
The Serene Mr. Grillpingbly argues that hard times boosted his wife Mrs. Grillpingbly’s beauty through taking over household tasks. He notes she became more beautiful and fit from dusting and sweeping, calling housework fine exercise for all muscles. He adds washing was outsourced, yet other chores sharpened her look and spirit.
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Grillpingbly
Mr. Grillpingbly
New York Sun
Switzerland
Life in Deep Indian Ocean Rich Beyond Belief
A British expedition found abundant floating life throughout the Indian Ocean to 7 200 feet and to 15 000 feet in Ben s. The find includes enormous squids, jellyfish, and prawns six inches long. Some prawns are blind others have huge eyes and phosphorescent organs. Blind prawns show enormous antennae sometimes twice their body length.
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Indian Ocean
The Only Thing Quip on Authoress Wife
In a Baltimore American snippet a sharp line targets a man named Binks noting his wife is an authoress. The speaker quips that she writes for pay, while the husband retorts that no letters prove otherwise.
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Binks
Baltimore American
Red Nose Causes and Home Steam Remedy Cited
A London medical journal argues red noses come from indigestion and tea, with cigarette smoke exposure affecting color. It warns against assuming drunkenness and suggests a hot flannel steam substitute for bronchitis or lung congestion when a kettle is unavailable.
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London
One Kidney Restored After Hopeless Report
A Milford Maine man recounts kidney healing after Dean's Kidney Pills, despite doctors declaring his right kidney nearly dead. He gained strength, walked without crutches, and soon fully recovered, per his testimonial.
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Sylvanus O. Verrill
Milford
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Upward Start From a Tenn Lady on Postum Cure
A Tenn woman shares how coffee harmed her nervous system and digestion from a young age. After switching to Postum she gains strength, eats normally, and feels steadier nerves. The letter, from Postum Co., claims genuine human-interest support and promotes reading The Road to Wellville.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Welkville
Minnesota Editors Praise Western Canada’s Growth
A group of Minnesota editors toured Western Canada and report vast railway expansion, new grain lands, and towns rising rapidly. They note government land reforms allow 160 acres of wheat land at $3 per acre, with 1908 crops strong and Milestone Saskatchewan yielding about 30 bushels per acre.
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Canada
Minnesota
West
Hutchinson
Western
Western Canada
Saskatchewan
Government of
Mackenzie River Bishopric Size Cited at Five Times UK
The Church of England bishopric of Mackenzie River in British North America is described as five times larger than the United Kingdom. The reclamation of marsh lands in the United States is highlighted as a major natural development facing the nation.
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Mackenzie River
British North America
United Kingdom
United States
Paris theatres ban hats and obstructed views
Notices report Paris theatres have forbidden women in the audience from wearing hats that obstruct the stage and hair arranged in large cells is also objected to. Other items mention a wedding kiss spree in Los Angeles and various aphorisms and local notes from different places.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days with PAZO Ointment
The ad promises cure of itching bleeding and protruding piles in six to fourteen days or a full refund. It emphasizes guaranteed relief and refunds if not cured.
First English regatta on the Thames in 1775
Historic note recalls the first English regatta held on the Thames between London Bridge and Millbank on Friday June 22, 1775. It also mentions St Chad’s Shrewsbury clock with a pendulum 2 feet long and a 200 pound lead weight.
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Thames
London Bridge
Millbank
St. Chad's Shrewsbury
Deafness Cure Claims and Catarrh Remedy Advertisement
An old advertising notice touts deafness cures using constitutional remedies for catarrh related inflammation of the Eustachian tube. It promises $100 for any case of deafness from catarrh that can’t be cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation and a poultry claim about hens laying 360 to 500 eggs in a year.
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Columbia River
Washington
Denmark
Sfall
F. J. Cueney & CO
Toledo
Hall
Nebraska Notes: Local news from Schuyler to Fremont
A collage of tiny Nebraska items from Schuyler to Fremont covers new projects and incidents. City hall fears completion, skating rink opens in Schuyler, bridges rise in Colrado county, scarlet fever hits Howells, aliens become citizens in Fremont, a broken wrist in Howells, and various sales, purchases, and accidents across Beatrice, Chadron, Leigh, Scribner, and other towns.
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Schuyler
St. Edwards
Federal Court
Beatrice
Allen Barnes
Table Rock
Illinois
Ed. Rector
Orchard
M. Janacek
Colrad County
Howells
Frank Hajek
Howell
Unite States
Fremont
F. L. Sinclair
Gus Brocker
Scribner
Excelsior Springs
Boyd
Neleigh
Schlote
James Giles
Snyder
Harlan Smith
Lyons
W. A. Simmons
Chadron
England
Nebraska
Ulysses
Hallowe'en
E. C. Byerly
Hot Springs
S.D
Playter & Lambert
A. R. Dodson
M. C. McAllister
Douglas County
Valley
David Sutherland
Boise City
Idaho
Bob Fletcher
Pender
Lincoln
Dakota County
S. P. Streeter
Edhold
Callas County
Oklahoma
Columbus
Unnecessary Surgical Operations on Women Questioned
A newspaper excerpt discusses the prevalence of nonessential surgeries performed on women in hospitals and notes that many could be avoided. It argues that women dread surgical procedures and highlights the need to reduce unnecessary operations.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Proven Remedies
Letters from readers extol Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound curing severe female troubles saving lives and restoring health. The ad cites Mrs Barbara Base and Mrs Arthur R House praising recovery after years of illness and surgery concerns. It notes the product has aided displacement inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities pains and backache and invites women to write for advice.
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Barbara Base
Kingman
Kansas
Pinkham
White elephant on rails tests Siamese curiosity
Railroading in the East faces odd troubles as a Siam train hits a large white elephant, turning the engine into scrap and throwing it twenty feet from the track. The tale contrasts with the proverb, noting how much power is needed to stop an express. A cork buoyancy note follows, then a Thanksgiving joke from the Baltimore American about a shopper’s wish list and a family dinner at home.
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Siam
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Otey
Atchison
Atchison Globe
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Dyapepala
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Atall
James McGune
Moves &T
Jersey City
N.d
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
N.Y
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Pisase Cay
Thompson
Sol Spangler
Kerkow
Simon Fokty
Butte
John Leppla
Northwestern
P. P. Gunn
St Edwards
A. B. Bevelheimer
Thomas Hartford
Charles Duffy
Walter Church
Leigh
Adolph Zabka
Mr. Church
James W. Dawkins
Nils Nyman
Wisner
Business Mews Club
W. E B. Sails
Dan Y. Stephens
George Marshall
N. W. Preston
Kate Langdon
Platte
North Bend
Lydia E. Pinkham
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