Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People Cure Claim
A testimonial claims Dr Williams Pink Pills cured a woman with pale skin and weakness after other doctors failed. She recovered after eight boxes and her sister also gained strength. The letter notes the pills are sold by druggists or by mail for 50 cents a box, six for $2.50, from Schenectady New York. Descriptive pamphlets available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Pernom
Uae
Charlot
Hn 5
Aioe
Footor
Albany
Dr. Williams
Sarah van Salisbury
Notable Figures Appear in Public Eye Across History
A digest of varied biographical notes mentions George Westinghouse described as a hundred horsepower, Mayor Schmitz of San Francisco and Mayor Wkers of Montreal addressed as your worship, Taft's early journalism, Diaz’s hunting trip with deer and cats, Mexico’s young president at 76, Ambassador Reid’s donation for Miami University library, and retirement drift of Senator Peter of Kansas. Also noted is ex-Gov Bob Taylor’s Senate win and remarks on Jefferson Levy and Paul du Bois’s sculpture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Westinghouse
Schmitz
San Francisco
Wkers
Montreal
Taft
Cincinnati Times
Cincinnati
Diaz
Mexico
Whitelaw Reid
London
Miami Universitybrary Fund
United States
Peter
Kansas
Bob Taylor
Teamesere
Jason and
Dixon
Jefferson M. Levy
New York
Paul du Bois
France
Thomas Jefferson
Algiers
J.T. Fleming
Oklahoma
Grant
Harrigan
Woldler
Wise Todiana doctor cures stomach trouble without medicine
A patient credits a Todiana physician with ending 20 years of stomach disease by diet changes and quitting coffee. The doctor advised Postum as a coffee substitute, claiming it helps without the negative effects of coffee. The patient reports relief after two years and promotes Postum from Postum Co. Battle Creek, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todiana
Fingly
Tam
Tomaach
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Marking of Money Pin Prick Method Described by Detective
A Washington Star reporter asks how money is marked and a detective explains the pin prick method. Small ink marks are unreliable while deliberate pin pricks create two tiny holes visible only under light, allowing positive identification of marked notes after careful handling and court explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Jess
Good Batter Excerpt on Modern Life Strain
A fragment discussing how modern life accessories strain the individual. It notes eyes strained by artificial nights ears troubled by street noise and nose offended by fumes from oil and pollution. The author argues simpler life appeals as a respite from inventor driven bustle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanert
Grimsey Island Declares Fiske Birthday Holiday
Grimsey islanders in the arctic near Iceland declare the birthday of Prof Willard Fiske a provincial holiday. His will left a trust fund of 22000 dollars to benefit the landers, a small community of about eighty. The article notes social customs and a brief, confused aside about visitors and local conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimsey
Arctic Circle
Iceland
Prof
Willard Fiske
Prof. Fiske
Old Efigfish Cutler Returns to Advise Shaving
The Old Efigfish Cutler arrives in New York after nine years and 19000 miles, offering shaving tips. He advocates a Swing strop, keeping it clean, and replacing shaving paper with hot water lather to heat and soften the blade. He promotes a diagonal stroke and hot blade for smoother cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Atlantic
Rural Norway Is Honest Yet Frugal and Proud
A Punch magazine note extols Norwegian peasants as the most honest people. It recalls an English traveler who recovered 15 to 20 sovereigns left on a road after peasants turned in the money. The piece highlights thrift, absence of aristocracy, tiny death rates, and homes built of multiple buildings with bare floors and home manufactures. A peddler from Russia who sold shoelaces is mockingly shown as still owing for his basket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trondshem
Ch;s-tania
Christingia
Norway
Russia
Not Encouraging Senate Question Progress
A fragment from the paper quotes Senator Sorghum responding to a query about advancing a Senate question. He suggests the issue may be dropped and admits they will not finish addressing it, signaling a cautious stance from the chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Sorghum
Kidney Pills Claim Relief From Gravel Pain
A Roanoke, Virginia man describes chronic back pain and kidney gravel relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He cites weight regain and reduced urinary discomfort, claiming a gravel stone passed and he has remained healthy since. Sold by all dealers for 40 cents, Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y.
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Dean
L. Crate
Watts Camp
U. C
Roanoke
Doon
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Twice Told Tales in Court and Love Jabs
An English court fined a man £2 for contempt after he offered a note as payment and refused to change it. A French wife lamented her husband’s bookish habits, joking that she wished she were a book to always have his company, he quips that an almanac would let him change her once a year.
A Glimpse of Utah booklet issued by Denver Rio Grande
Free booklet from the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad promotes Utah resources and growth. Written by Edward F. Colburn, it covers early settlement, Mormon and Gentile communities, natural wonders, and the state's expanding cities. Address K. Hooper for copies in Denver, Colorado.
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Utah
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Denver
Colo
Edward F. Colburn
Great Western Empire
K. Hooper
G. P
T. A
Denver, Cole
Beware of Mercury Containing Ointments for Catarrh
Public notice warns against ointments for catarrh containing mercury and claims they may be unsafe. It mentions F J Cheney & Co of Tuleda Quebec and references a cure associated with Coteera Cure. The fragmentary text also includes unrelated dialogue about happiness and a quote from Somerville Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.j.cheney & Co
Tuleda
Esatalus Po Serary
Cheney & Go
Irtos
Defiance Starch Sells On Quality and Value
An advertising note from the Baltimore American extols Defiance Starch for its value and quality. It claims better value by containing one third more starch for the same price and highlights flexibility, smooth finish, starch strength, and durability as key benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Foot Ease trade mark case shields rightful owner
Allen S. Olmsted of Le Roy New York won a permanent injunction against Paul Hudson of New York City restraining them from making or selling Foot-Ease powder. The court upheld Olmsted’s Foot-Ease rights finding the imitation infringed the genuine Foot-Ease trademark. Each package bears Olmsted’s facsimile signature on the yellow label.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Aulen
Woman Credits Lydia E Pinkham Remedy For Health Recovery
Manning Iowa reader Mrs Willadsen writes Mrs Pinkham praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She describes long illness with irregular or stopped menses, weakness, backache, and nervous symptoms, then credits the remedy with restoring regular periods and strength. The letter lauds the product as the one true female medicine with wide endorsement.
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Beatarbo
Lydia
Pinkharm
Com
Lam
Lydia K. Pistehaon
Nyease Pinkhar
N-Law
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Spain
Vapa
Tim
Rodrick
van Albert
Chicago
Green
Brown
Chicago Daily News
Daim
Somerville Journal
Henainee
Dee Yor
Guite
Bato Deposit
Marsixal Field
Lakewood
Denver Times
Ira. Winslow
Saciens
Mrs. T. ©. Willadsen
Manning, Towe
Mrs. Pinkham
Mra. Pinkham
Mrs FC Willadsen
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