Prominent Cincinnati Women Endorse Pinkham's Compound Cure
A Cincinnati woman reports lasting relief from female trouble after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, praising the remedy for regulating periods and alleviating pain. The article also discusses press duties and the independence of journalism, quoting Samuel Bowles on the public mission of newspapers. It closes with a light anecdote about a seasick senator reacting to a scantily clad passenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Lydia B. Pinkham
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Pinkham
Sara Wilson
East 3d Street
Ohio
Samuel Bowles
Springfield Republican
The
North American Review
Independent Press
Mr. Bowles
Seventy Banks From One Dollar to empire builder W H Witham
A biography from American Banker recounts W H Witham of Georgia who left Tit Grange with one dollar and rose to preside over seventy five banks, mostly in Georgia, with a few in Nevada and Missouri. His career is framed as a romance and a tale of rising from nothing to influence and financial reach.
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Witham
Georgia
Tit Grange
New York
Georgi
Movida
Gas and electric entwined fortunes threaten New York public
The Consolidated Gas company reportedly diverts gas revenues to finance electric securities with poor returns, inflating charges for customers while boosting its own profits. Despite limited gas plant investment, bills rise as profits from electric ventures flow to the conglomerate, risking higher prices and weaker competition. Sir Jonathan Williams notes Kentucky hosts the purest English spoken in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Magazine
Ui Gow Altuelon
Consolidated Gas
Tus Gas
Breitler
Electric Hechting
Consolidated
Electric Lightiig
Consolidated Gas Company
Jonathan Wiliams
Great Britain
United States
Kentucky
Cor Near
Ates
No Trouble From Coffee to Postum Says Illinois Man
An Illinois man credits Postum with curing his indigestion and stomach trouble after thirty years of coffee use. He reports misery from coffee, then felt better the first day after switching, keeping food down and losing hunger spells. The testimonial is attributed to Postum Co, Battle Creek, Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Postum
Postum Ca
Battle Crook
Wellville
Romance in Berlin Courting Crown Prince and Artists
In a 19th century New York World piece a group of young artists in a Paris or Berlin round table scene sketches a German youth who sketches them back. Guancl, a sculptor, meets Frederick Wilhelm and gains access to royal circles as the crown prince weds Duchess Cecilie. The narrative follows the artist’s rise in Berlin society, his reception by imperial figures, and a budding romance with Miss Le Fevre, culminating in a betrothal announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Cate
Florence
Cecilie
Guanc
Berlin
Cecilie of
Guanel
Imperial Place
Nyilat
Kilser
Ralserin
Reinhold Togas
Eaper
Ordera
Fortune
Judge
le Fevre
Denver
Frederlen
Rocky Mountain
Mise Wolcott
Bryn Mawr
Colorado
New York
St. Louis
Mays
Charles Estes
Philadelphia
Dover
Freddie” le Fevre
Ester
Miss Love
Musie
Jnne
Henry H Rogers Leads Standard Oil Probe Diary Report
Henry H Rogers travels office at Broadway address as the diary reveals a team led by him. Documents accuse Blanchard Oil of rebates, with Westers and others cited while Mrs Kallons and Mary Rognes discuss the affair in a politically tense office setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. Rogers
Standard of Corporation
No. of
Broadsway
Prudent
Kent
Rogers
Henry H. Rogers Jr
Nffies
Hy Ury
Blanchard Oil
Kallons
Fturors
Mtr
Helles
Dressing Little Boys in Russian Blouse Suits in Harper's Bazaar
From Harper's Bazaar, a description of infant boys’ fashion shows Russian blouse suits for 3 year olds. Outfits feature bloomer trousers gathered at the knees and a long pleated blouse belted at the waist. White pique dressy versions trimmed in blue or red with minimal adornment emphasize a severe, washable style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Bazaar
Dazed with Pain Sufferings of Olympia Resident Told
A 51 year old Olympia, Washington, resident recalls six years of back pain worsened by cold. He credits Down's Kidney Pills for relief, noting improved kidney secretions and eventual cessation of ache. He mentions using RIX boxes to ensure cure and cites Foster-Milburn Co. as distributor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Gorham
Wash
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
R. Paxton CO
Boston
Mass
The Rude Janitor Story From a Philadelphia Church
A fragmentary tale describes a Philadelphia church where a janitor interrupts a sermon. The unnamed preacher, calm yet frustrated, is left with the congregation silenced as the janitor mishandles the moment and exits with the church keys.
Baby Healed After Cure-All Soap Offers Relief
A mother recalls her year and a half old son suffering from widespread sores that tore flesh until her husband aided with Cullen’s Soap and Cuticura Remedies. After months of worsening condition, she reports sores vanished and the child recovered to full health. Local names and address appear in the account alongside a note on a husband’s reaction to his wife’s personal allowances.
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Cutiura
Sheldun
Woodville
Conmsordl
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San Francisco
Wynne
London
Libby
Libby, McNeill & Libby
Chicago
Felix Gouraud
Gaud'y Cregar
Paseo Bora “Veatera
Aid
TJ Hopkins
Gil J Danes
York
Sioux City Printing, Company
American Type Wounders Company
Tubbs Manufacturing Company
Juenevizy Printing Ink Company
Frt
Prince
Guanci, Scultore
Frederick Wilhelm
Deutscher Kronprintz Und von Preussen
Bertin
Signor Guand
Mias le Fevre
Reinhold Begas
Golden West
South
Hise
Masi
Anya He
Her Tnt
JET, Winlow
Poorama Sraun
Puaucos
Shelley
Allen
Allen S. Obmated
le Hoy
Philadelphia Pyble Ledger
Shantt
Loch
Uiking
Winchester
Lug
McVickur
Hains
Herman
Mhiladelphia
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Bunker
Carters
Balmer ‘Bok
Tveronnes Wis
Sioux City
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