Lydia Pinkham remedy praised for women’s illnesses
An old newspaper snippet promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for nerve exhaustion, menstrual issues, and related ailments. Letters from women in Denver Laurel and Milwaukee claim relief, while a broader pitch touts the product's enduring 30-year history and invitation for letters to Lynn Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arine Craig
Denver
Lydia E. Pinkham
Marie Stoltzman
Laurel
Lydia B. Pinkham
Ellen M. Olson
Ni. Hast St
Hejwanee
Ill
Coal hauling costs on St Louis and San Francisco line
The passage estimates coal haulage for its own locomotives at eight mills per ton mile on the St Louis and San Francisco railroad and labor for handling it at eight cents a ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis & San
Cured by Dr Kline and East Africa Baptism Letter
In Central Africa the Christian writer notes his father Kabarego the slave raiding king of Bunyoro. A Kirk-type notice mentions estate sale near Northfield Minnesota with 30 miles from Twin Cities and $5,000 improvements. A dialogue fragment asks about trouble making love between Rollis and Miss Swift, Collis responds with no trouble until the breakaway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderaya
Bunyoro
Central Africa
Kabarego
Gordon Pasha
Northfield
Twin Cities
Jesse Howland
Minn
Rollis
Miss Swift
Collis
Shackleton motor car pole quest mocked by geographer
A New York geographer recalls Lieutenant Shackleton joking at a dinner about Columbus. He notes Shackleton’s humorous dig on the fame of Columbus while discussing his South Pole motor expedition plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shackleton
South Pole
New York
North Pole
Columbus
America
An Interesting Chemical Experiment Prospectus
A simple home chemistry demo shows how white lead and charcoal endure heat. Pure white lead turns to shining metallic droplets with a blow pipe, while adulterated lead fails. The piece promotes testing purity, advises buying pure white lead with the Dutch Boy mark, and offers a free blow pipe and paint booklet from the National Lead Company in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
National Lead Company
Woodbridge Building
New York City
Tale Points a Moral in Brooklyn Times
Brooklyn Times recalls a lesson in teamwork from New York cotton exchange figure Marshall Geer. He emphasizes collective effort, recounts a bicycle ride to illustrate cooperation, and notes the mines of the world employ five million people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn Times
Marshall Geer
New York Cotton Exchange
Mr. Geer
Te World
Deafness Cure Claim and Bequest Refusal
An ad asserts deafness stems from Eustachian tube inflammation and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for any deafness case it cannot cure. It also notes a £150,000 inheritance left to Berry Baxendale in England if he returns to Plymouth brethren, which he declines due to ties with a vow of the simple life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Berry Baxendale
England
Plymouth Brethren
Woman subdues burglar with hatpin in apartment attack
Mrs Mary Vacquie of New York used the point of her hatpin to pin a burglar against a wall after he forced an entry at 1807 Third Ave. The intruder resisted until police arrived. he claimed the name Loren Gilmore and provided no address. Articles found on him were identified by Mrs Vacqulz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mary Vacquie
Mia
Vacquiz
Loren Gilmore
Vaequlz
Boots and Boots Styles in West Described by Denver Man
In Washington the other day former Senator William M. Stewart was noted as still wearing boots, while R C Bixby of Denver recalls boots’ decline in the East. He notes boots survive mainly among cowpunchers and the fashionable cowboy, whose boots are custom made with high heels, valued at about 16 dollars a pair, in mining camps and cattle ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Weak back and kidney trouble relieved by Dean's pills
Mrs Marie Sipfle of Montana reports three years of backache and kidney trouble. After starting Dean's Kidney Pills she improved quickly. four boxes gave a complete lasting cure. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N C. Also notes wireless telegraphy record and a misprint in an English language sign in a German hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Sipfle
Miller
Tielena
Mont
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. C
Remarkable Cure of Measles Soothed by Cuticura
A Bakersfield California reader recalls a severe skin eruption on her seven year old granddaughter after measles. After five days of Cuticura Remedies the child fully recovered and has remained well. June 25 to July 20, 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Ruefenacht
R. FD
Bakersfield
Cal
The Gas Prepaid Speech Leaves Students Restless
A self made millionaire donor was invited to speak at a school commencement but extended his address with repetitive points. Frustrated, two boys left the room while a coachman outside asked if the speech was over. the crowd waited as the speaker continued.
Peruna Remedy's Rise From Home Aid to Widely Sold Cure
An account traces Peruna from a simple home remedy used by Mennonites in Pennsylvania to a mass produced product popular in many homes. Dr. Hartman, its founder, started with neighbors and patients before expanding to manufacturing and broad drug trade. Peruna is described as helpful for coughs colds sore throat bronchitis and catarrhal diseases. The piece notes thousands of families trusting Dr Hartman’s judgment and the remedy. Also mentions Britain planning a 20000 pound program to cultivate New Zealand hemp for St Helena amid destitution after garrison withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Hartman
New Zealand
St. Helena
Pettit's Rye Salve touted for eye relief across 100 years
An advertisement lists Pettit's Rye Salve as effective for tired or inflamed eyes and mentions Howard Bros and Bullate F. L. Marston. It also includes biographical notes on young evangelist Uie Staffordshire Spurgeon of England, land offers for homesteaders, and social club memberships of prominent financiers like J Pierpont Morgan, August Belmont, Chauncey M. Depew, and others, highlighting club memberships and wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettit
Howard Bros., Bullate
F. L. Marston
England
Uie
Staffordshire
J. Pierpont Morgan
August Belmont
Chauncey M. Depew
Perry Belmont
George Gould
John Jacob Astor
Willie Ik. Vanderbilt, Jr
Western Canada wheat crop nets over two thousand
A Manitoba farmer reports 100 acres yielding 170 bushels per acre total, selling 80 acres at 90 cents per bushel and 20 acres at 35 cents, for a gross of 2004 dollars with 400 dollars expenses leaving a net over 1600 dollars. Saskatchewan farmer notes 70 acres thrashing 1750 bushels and offers 0 cents for oats, 15 acres 110 bushels and 5 acres 80 bushels of barley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Hinl
Chames McCormick
Kenville
Manitoba
Western
Thomas Siwatvky
Herbert
Saskatchewan
Crisis in Amsterdam Diamond Trade Hits World Judges
In Amsterdam the diamond trade, long a center since the 16th century, has discharged thousands of artisans as American demand collapses. Ten banks in Mississippi form their own bankers association amid shifting trade currents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
United States
Holland
Mississippi
State Bankers’ Association
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Lillian Ross
Pam Ia
Yezzo
Perea
Japan
Pacific Coast Borax Co
Pacisc Coast Borax Co
Martin W. Littleton
Mr. Littleton
Mother Gray
Olmsted
Dr. Kline
S. Jacobs
W. J
Etimne
Eley
Mary Vacquit
Thomas H. Norton
Chemnitz
Slaby-Aero
Tral
Nauen
Berlin
Austriais
Kornenberg
Neer Vienna
Germany
Boose
Trom
Bend
Wiebke & Co
Milex City
Great Britain
Mechanica
F. Mayer Boot & Shoe Company
Wilwaukee, Wis
Soma
Alberta
W. D. Scott
Ottawa
E. T. Holmes
Jackson
J. M. MacLachlan
Watertown
South Dakota
W. V.bennett
New York Life Building
Omaha
Nev
Sioux City
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