Rheumatic Pain Relief and Odd Anecdotes from 1904
An 1904 advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood purifying cure for rheumatism amid a testimonial from Mrs. Frederick Brown of Sandy Hill New York. The piece also recalls Senator David Wark of Canada aged 101, noted for independent living and his refusal to be aided by his daughter while traveling in winter.
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Willams
Frederick Brown
Sumpter Street
Sandy Hill
N.Y
Theoctor
Dr. Williams
David Wark
Wayling
Fredericton
New Brunswick
Ottalwa
Cured by Cuticura Claims In Historic Psoriasis Testimony
A letter from Hutchinson Kansas recounts 35 years of psoriasis life about patches all over the body and severe itching. The writer says cleansing with Cuticura Soap and Ointment plus Resolvent cured the condition in thirty days, with notes on scale formation and skin cracking.
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China
W. M. Chidester
Hutchinson, Kan
Salzen's Bargain Seed Tour Promises Unusual Offers
An advertisement for Northern Grown Pedigree Seeds promotes a special Salzen's Bargain Seed Tour catalogue. It urges immediate response to receive free seed for growing grass and highlights a Bargain Seed Book with seeds at bargain prices. © Salzer Seed Co. La Crosse Wisconsin.
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Swinner
John A. Salzer’ Seed Co
Lock Drawer C
la Crosse
Wis
Murderer Johann Hoch Hanged After Legal Fight
Johann Hoch, a notorious bigamist and murderer, was executed by hanging in Chicago amid massive crowds and a last minute legal challenge. Hoch, who used multiple aliases, faced trial for the murder of Marie Walcker Hoch and was convicted May 10 after a 30 minute jury deliberation.
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Noledoun Bigamist
Sohann Ifoch
Chicago
Hoch
Aych
Ullinwis
Toch
Ifoch
Johann Bach
Horweiller-Bingen-on-the-Rhine
Germany
Minhood
AL Joseph Wu
Sford
Corinne
America
New York
Joseph Hutt
Wheeling
Ietgo
Bruno Leckner
Martha Steinprecher
Aig
Cincinnati
Mary Thartell
Baker
House of Correction
Tura
Pullman
Fischer-Hoch
Ioeh
Utoch
Macie Walcker-Stoch
Short News Notes From Brooklyn and Beyond
Fire drives many in night clothes from 207 Stverson Streets Brooklyn. four firemen rescued. Southern Pacific completes 79 miles of track around Salton sink replacing flooded segments from Colorado river. Cadet John VY Mister reinstated at Annapolis after hazing conviction. NY Supreme Court summons Pope Pius X over Maryhelm will dispute. Jamaica inquest verdict rules accidental death in Mrs Francis Larson Morrison case. Three new cargo steamers by We American Shipbuilding for Tonawanda Steel and Erenauemy, longest on Great Lakes. Sergeant Bert A Goble of Fort Leavenworth commits suicide. Pittsburgh sweetheart tale. Tank Point Utah dynamite blast kills three, injures four.
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Brooklyn
Southern Pacific
Salton Sink
Colorado River
John VY
Mister
Danc Easter
Annapolis Naval Academy
Roosevelt
Academy Justice Amend
New York
Pope Pius X
Maryhelm
Damaica
N. Y
Corener
Francis Larson T Morrison
We American Shipbuilding Company
Tonawanda Steel
Eren Auemy
Great Lakes
Sergt
Berti
Goble
Company FE
Eighteenth Infantry
Fort Taivenworth
Meath
Mary-dorgedaseu
Ilis
Wittsburg
Tierbert Uuyeke
Clevehaul
Ohio
Lillia de Mayer
Pittsburg
Cxmp
Ue Constiuction Company
Tank Point
Western
Pacific Rodvoas
Grantsville
Utah
Aree
Grosvenor Defeated in Ohio Republican Convention
Veteran congressman General Grosvenor known as the Sage of Athens loses renomination bid in Ohio Eleventh District. The 53 year old lawyer and longtime parliamentarian, nicknamed Old Statistics, faced a party decision amid his long service and influence in Washington.
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Ohio
Chartes I. Grosvenor
Athens
Old Statistica
General Grosvenor
Congress
Monse
Representativ Ward
Grosvenor
Iewis Haut
Grover Cleveland
Lis Jong
Washington
Cannon
Stayne
New York
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Yepburn
Town
Republican
Reneral Grosvenor
Merchant Marine Agents and Fisheries
Douglas
Ross County
Kenyon College
Marvard Law
Dhio Ruler a Physical Wreck in Habeas Case
In habeas corpus proceedings in the Common Pleas Court at Colombus Ono, Dr ELF Welson testified Governor Baitison is incapable of sustained attention due to physical weakness. He said the governor is sane but too weakened to think on any subject for long and that the governor’s family hopes he resigns to seek health. The physician’s testimony caused profound sensation.
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Pattison Cannat
Habeas
Common Pleas Court
Colombus
Ono
Elf. Welson
Siehun
Baitison
Rider's tubular boat motor aims to drive steamships
Werbert Betl, famed for the round trolley, unveils a boat motor using a sidewise pipe and a rear cylinder. In operation, vapor explosions propel water through the main pipe to create continuous motion. An 11 to 12 foot model will be shown, with two driving cylinders and one reversing unit.
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Werbert
Ines
Jsites
Heahres eyBaders
Dan
Congress Debates Pure Food Bill and Labor Petitions
Senators Perkins and Watterson report petitions from California and Colorado women seeking Heed Sronot's ouster while Congress discusses the pure food bill. Wyoming railway workers protest rate controls, and hearings touch on army efficiency spending, canal reports, and policy questions amid funeral notices and political chatter.
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Senate
Perkins and
Watterson
California
Colorado
Sronot
War- Ten
Wyoming
Panama Canal
Title
Secont
Island of
Batan
Palzell
Pensia
Ts 2
Ohio Ship Canal Company
Army
Reforms for Life Insurance Proposed by New York Committee
The New York Legislature receives a long awaited report from the insurance investigating committee. It calls for strict regulation, prohibition of campaign contributions, and reforms in organization, retirement of stock, investments, and limits on new business. The panel urges remedies for abuses and details proposed penalties and policyholder protections.
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New York
Taft
Insurance Investigating
Chen
Senate Passes Pure Food Bill After Fifteen Years
The Senate approved the pure food measure by a 10 to 4 vote after fifteen years of consideration. The bill bans misbranded or adulterated foods in DC, territories, and possessions and prohibits interstate or foreign shipment. Penalties include a $500 fine or up to one year’s imprisonment. The Treasury and Agriculture and Commerce and Labor Departments must set regulations and enforce the act.
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Menate
Sindot
Warran
Wroming
Piaying
Purl Sigar
Atrh
Macon
Ark
Answ
Bacon
Georgia
Bail
Texas
Laui
South Carolina
Department Ofgriculture
Bureau of Chemistry
Uni States
Political figures and opinions across nations and parties
A garbled compilation cites La Follette of Wisconsin as a vegetarian among U.S. senators and notes rival remarks on terms in office. It mentions Garrette of Virginia, Erie banquet guests, Victor Murdock’s piano skill, McLaughlin's dual careers as lawyer and minister, Labouchere's Britain retirement, Harris’s Linwood farm, John Barns in Who's Who, Senator Crane’s paper judgments, Knox of Pennsylvania, and McKoy’s work habits amid political satire and hospital imagery.
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Autor la Follette
Wisconsin
Senate
Olmsted
Ilenry TL. Garrete
Virginia
United States
Ohio
Wilfrid Laurie
Erie, Pierce
Fairbanks
Bapose
Kpox
Victor Murdock
Kias
James B. McLaughlin
District of Corinthia Bor
Washington
Ilenty Labouchere
Partismene
Great Britain
Primrose League
Primrose Poliies
Wo AL Harris
Kansas
Linwood
John Barns
Senator Crane
John House
Fereran
Rey
Chronology of Historic Events from 1408 to 1905
A fragmented list chronicles major events and figures from 1408 to 1905, including battles during the Seven Years War and War of 1812, explorations and political milestones, ship disasters, and legal developments. It mentions Cortes, Jackson, Jefferson Davis, Port Donelson, the Maine explosion, and early Arctic exploration plans.
Cures for Coldc: Turpentine Remedy Promoted
The article quotes Col. Warren endorsing coal oil and turpentine as cold cures. It claims coal oil knocks colds and turpentine taken with sugar boosts health, likening turpentine to an internal Turkish bath. The piece urges regular use to avoid sickness.
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Col. Warren
Baulti
Prominent Merchant Claims Kidney Pills Cure
An Albert T. Mayden of Hayden & dry goods in Minnesota recounts back pain and weakness, saying Doants Kidney Pills restored kidney function and relieved his back troubles. The ad notes the product sells for 50 cents via Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo NY.
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Minnesota
Mayden
O. G Hayden & Dry Goods
Albert T
Henest
All Desiers
Foster-Milburn Company
Buffalo, N .X
Mexican Education Shifts Toward American Ways
The article notes English compulsory in public schools and rich cross border ties. Mexican teachers study U S methods, more Mexicans and Americans visit each other, and the Mexican vice president shows strong Americanized influence and favorable stance toward U S interests. He promotes investment and protects rights.
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Mexico
United States
Edward McConley
American Monthly Review of Reviews
Europe
New York
San Francisco
Diaz
Sonora
Flo
A College Man's Experience with Grape-Nuts Diet
A student recounts poor appetite and general disorder from greasy foods in high school and early college. After adopting Grape-Nuts per package directions he improves within weeks, restoring energy and focus for studies. The piece notes Michigan reader Dosmm Vo Battle Creek and mentions a book titled She Read to Well.
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Howl
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