Obesity and divorce rise in New York amid love and vanity
A New York report traces how weight shifts impact marriages and divorce. It notes cases where wives ballooned from 110 to 226 pounds triggering vows and legal separations, and cites a study by census examiner William H. Jarvis finding 10 to 20 percent of divorce papers incomplete or invalid due to missing judge decrees, risking bigamy and property losses for second marriages.
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New York
Pat
Hanks Link
Supreme Court
Laula
Sarah
Barak
Louis
Jah
Loula
Census Bureau
Foreign superstitions amuse city readers
The article surveys widespread belief in ghosts witches and witchcraft among foreigners in the city. It cites a Central Park official protesting the sale of two donkeys used in a superstition to cure whooping cough and describes a Montreal pair touring the capital by motor bicycle, praising motor cycling as ideal exercise for women.
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Director Smith
Central Park
Miss Garrison
Tozer the Battery Park Dog Goes Missing
Tozer, the smart hungry fox terrier known along South Street by night and the forge office by day, vanished from Battery Park area five years ago. Police veteran Ganley once fed him, then took him in. the dog is presumed dead or possibly lost at sea, with a friend speculating he might return from the West.
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Toser
Battery Park
Tozer
South Street
Eboy
Tim
South Furry
Toeer
Torer
Tich
Ganley
Toter
Toxer
Mystery Park
West Se
Dr Williams Pink Pills Change Stomach Pain and Headaches
Testimonial from Mrs Rac hael Gardner of Wilsey Kansas describes severe stomach pains heart related distress and constant headaches. After taking Dr Williams Pink Pills she improved greatly and now recommends them. Pills claim to cure indigestion bloodlessness influenza headaches neuralgia nervousness and sleeplessness without opiates and are sold by mail or at druggists.
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Williams
Dr. Williams
Rachael Gardner
Wilsey, Kans
Inddanam
Williamne
Willian
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Seheneothy
N.Y
Lincoln as a Lawyer Story of Lincoln’s Wit and Skill
A Philadelphia audience recalls Lincolns clever forensic move in a disputed will case. He exposed forgery by asking a single expert to compare a water mark, quizzing dates that revealed the docu ment is fraudulent. The anecdote ends with a bemused judge and a social twist.
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Lincoln
Philadelpha
Dash
Blank & Co
South Africa's Gold Production in June
South Africa reports gold production for June as the highest on record, with early year output surpassing the same period last year by about 0.004 million pounds. An address of thanks to Lord Milner, sent via the Duke of Somerset, bears 370000 signatures for his services in South Africa.
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South Africa
Lord Milner
Duke of Somerset
Grape Nuts Revives Kentucky Lady After Digestive Ailments
A Kentucky woman describes relief from indigestion and weakness after abandoning ordinary breakfasts and adopting Grape Nuts with cream. She notes previous heat flashes dizziness and throat pains, which eased once she stuck to Grape Nuts except after fatty meals.
Myrtle and Billy unfold a shared plan for life and love
In a Chicago restaurant world of flirtation Myrtle evaluates Billy’s quiet, steady nature. He earns trust with punctual meals and restraint while she contemplates a future of housekeeping together. The couple’s cautious bond contrasts with other flirtations as they weigh commitment and readiness.
Student's Presence of Mind at Maine Commencement
In a spring commencement at the University of Maine a senior chosen to recite from Scott froze on stage. He began with the line So long as the hunter's horse resounds but forgot the rest. He paused, waved, bowed, and ended with Well, then, so long, displaying quick resolve under pressure.
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University of Maine
Orane
Scott
States of Brazil Divide Praalli into Twenty Four States
Politically Praalli is divided into 24 states including the federal district though three states cover most of the lowlands and stretch into western uplands. The other 18 lie largely in the highland region but border the coast narrowly. Those highland states hold more than 96 percent of the population.
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Brazil
Praalli
Federal District
Age of Lead and Skin Remedy Testimony Mixes Fact and Fancy
A scanned 1905 page blends an eczema testimonial praising Curicara Remedies with a long exposition extolling lead’s industrial and artistic uses. It includes Emma F. Wilson's skin cure claim from Liscomb Iowa dated Oct 1 1905, followed by a general piece on lead as a versatile metal and a brief humorous creditor debtor exchange.
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Emma FB. Wilson
Liscomb
Iowa
Proseptic advice from Lydia Pinkham’s Woman’s Remedy
Suffering women invited to contact Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts. Letters are read by women only and confidential. Pinkham’s advice claims to aid many with various female ailments and offers a free tree booklet. Two reader letters are presented to illustrate reported success with her compound and guidance.
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Isis. Com
Sorel
Lydia B. Pinkham
Pikeham
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William H. K Jarvis
Censis Bureau
Hin Corpe
Washington
Pullte
Acton
Jarvis
Court of Common
Brooklyn
New York County
Nar Sed
Iolaus
Mise Jessie Mlythe
Mise Raush M Garrison
Montreal
Canada
Halle Isa Hythe
Jenny Wythe
Mimireal Neck
Mise Garrison
Roger Rarer
George
Julia
Billy
Moe
Myrtle
Chicago Daily News
Putnam
Kansas Anti-Liquor Society
Gray Bldg
Kansas City
Mies Wolloph
Chicago Tribune
Hugh Black, M. A
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