Great Southwest train rates offered to homeseekers
An advertisement promotes low monthly rates on the M K T Ry for homeseekers traveling on the first and third Tuesdays, with one way and round trip options to the Great Southwest. It invites readers to request illustrated literature and details, signed by James Barker, general passenger agent, St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Southwest
James Barker
Pass
Tkt. Agt
M. K
T. Ry
St. Louis
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Credited By Wisconsin Woman
Mrs May Havin of Ed iton Wisconsin says health failed due to female troubles. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for two months she reports back and side pains eased during menstruation and she gained weight. She endorses the product and warns to avoid other medicines. A $5000 forfeit claim is noted as proof of genuineness.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
May Havin
Editon
Wis
Household Onomies Club
Mrs. Haule
Edgerton, Wis
Costly Scottish Salmon and Deer Forests Attract Big Spends
The piece notes high costs for Scottish sport, with salmon fishing worth 7.50 to 60 per fish and rents for deer forests from 6000 to 30000 a season. It describes lodges from cottages to palatial, three month seasons, and clubs paying up to 15000 per season for prime preserves.
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Scotland
Philadelphia
Life of China's Empress Tsu Tsi Endures Through Turbulence
Edward J. Dillon profiles Tsu Tsi as a resilient ruler who survived the fall of the Manchu capital and shifts in power. The piece praises her sustaining youth, stern yet soothing presence, and self made rise from humble origins to govern 400 million people.
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Tsu-Tsi
China
Mukden
I'su-Tsi
Edward J. Dillon
Newfoundland Population Highlighted by Albany Argus
The Albany Argus notes Newfoundland, a territory comparable in size to New York State, has about 250,000 inhabitants distributed along the coastline.
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Newfoundland
Island of
New York
Albany Argus
Dont Be a Crank Washington La Deomerat
A brief dispatch from Washington Louisiana notes the odd trouble caused by a single crank impacting local affairs and stirring reactions among residents. The column presents a wry observation on small town dynamics and peculiar meddling.
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Washington
Deomerat
New Life Raft Demonstrated On Valley Girl Demonstration
The steamer Valley Girl carried 200 shipowners yachtsmen and others to observe a Carley life float demonstration. The five by eight foot raft, cushionless and noncapsizable, supported 18 aboard and remained even in the water. The float, with a copper tube and air tight compartments, features a three foot rope netting and a wood slatted bottom. It has been used on U S navy ships and ocean liners and works regardless of which side it lands on.
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Valley Girl
Carley Life
United States Navy
White House Treasures Saved From Fire Risk
The White House will keep historic furnishings in the executive mansion as a fireproofing measure. Roosevelt plans a private office featuring the oak table cut from the timbers of H. M. S. Resolute, a ship linked to Franklin search expeditions and later gifted to Britain. Also safeguarded is the Napoleon clock given to Lafayette and then to the president.
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White House
Executive Mansion
Roosevelt
H. M. S. Resolute
United States
John Franklin
Great Britain
Napoleon
Lafayette
Exhibition of Motor Vessels At Malma Harbor
Consul RK S S Bergh reports from Gothenburg that an exhibition of motor vessels will be held at Malma next summer. The new harbor will be ready for water and the boats will offer trips to Helsingborg Landskrona Hven Limhamn Bjerred Copenhagen Skanor and other places.
Complication in Names
Leszczynski and M Grzegorzkowna have been licensed to wed. The Chicago Record-Herald notes the bride should adapt to her new surname with ease.
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Leszczynski
M. Grzegorzkowna
Chicago Record-Herald
Peruna praised by women for catarrh relief and cures
A long testimonial letter shows Margaret Donnelly of Brooklyn and others credit Peruna with curing chronic catarrh after trying various remedies. Readership is urged to seek Dr Hartman’s free medical advice from The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio.
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Margaret Donnelly
Webster Place
Brooklyn
N. Y
Peruna
Katherine Danter
13Th St
Milwaukee
Wis
Friend
Hartman
The
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus, O
Four Daily Trains to St Paul Minneapolis via Chicago & North Western
Four daily trains run from Chicago to St Paul and Minneapolis via the Chicago and North Western Railway. Departures are 9 a.m., 6:30 p.m. limited, 8 p.m., and another late train. The North-Western Limited is lighted throughout with superb equipment and drew car service. Tickets and pamphlets available through ticket agents or W. B. Kniskern, 22 Fifth Avenue, Chicago Illinois. The best policy is a paid-up one.
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Dubuque
Waterloo
Albert Lea
1. C
T. Paul-Minneapolis
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Chicago
North - Western Limited
W. B. Kniskern
Fifth Avenue
Ills
Chicago Daily News
St Paul Calendar 1908 Reproductions by Uryson Color Prints
The St Paul Calendar for 1908 in six sheets measuring 10 by 15 inches features pastel drawings by Uryson and is available for mailing. It costs 25 cents and should be sent with payment to the General Western Agent Florene.
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Uryson
Andresa FL A
Miler
General
Wusrensen
Cilonge
Salve Directions From a Quoted Note
A fragment quotes guidance for making a salve and a exchange about mandrake. The Chicago Tribune record notes that mandrake is a useless repetition in the dialogue between Mrs Chugwater and Mr Chugwater.
Witty Country Saying Wife and Wolf Joke
A cheerful wife teases that singing might keep the wolf from the door. Her husband quips that a real wolf could still make trouble, ending with a playful misquote that echoes a riddle-like tone.
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Phladelpus Pitas
Ambishious Fame Credited From Other Voices
A witty exchange notes Ambishious gaining fame as quotes from others are attributed to him. The dialogue, drawn from the Cincinnatts Commercial Tribune, mocks authorship and public recognition.
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Cincinnatts Commercial Tribune
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UGLAS
Heyl
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
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Iss
Ata Nua
Isissippi
Aerth
Hangon, OG
P. A
Drogmivta
Market Report
Cincinnati
Sta Rts
Western
Baltimore
Southern
Louisville
Indianapolis
Jennie Driscoll
Putnam Ave
St. Paul
Tautology
California Fig Syrup CO
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