Syrup of Figs Promotes Health Through Gentle Laxative Action
This timeless advertisement touts KNOWLEDGE as a comfort and health booster by promoting the pure liquid laxative Syrup of Figs. It claims rapid relief from constipation, colds, headaches and fevers, cleansing the system without weakening organs. Sold by druggists in 50c and 1 bottles, manufactured solely by the California Fig Syrup Co., which brands every package with its name.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Spectacles through the ages and Bengal schooling debate
The notice recalls early spectacles and Nero using a concave lens for viewing games, mentions Bengal scholars debating mother tongue Bengali education, reports the death of tailor Gottfried Heller in New York from a thread biting habit linked to poison dyes, and notes American medical recovery versus European wartime conditions.
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Nero
Gottfried Heller
New York
Hypnotism theory links Blixt crime to Hayward
Dr. H. B. Flint argues Claus A. Blixt was not himself when he killed Catherine Ging, acted on suggestion from Harry Hayward, and was not a free moral agent. He explains hypnotism versus mesmerism and cites the Briggs case to support non criminal post hypnotic suggestion.
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St. Paul
Jan
Flint
West
United States
Claus A. Blixt
Catherine Ging
Harry Hayward
Blixt
Odell
Miss Ging
Expert testimony to defend Harry at mental trial
Dr. Flint will testify for the defense at the upcoming trial. He will provide expert opinions aimed at showing Harry was not responsible mentally.
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Ozark Flats
Harry
Dr. Flint
Ohio River Flood Fears Return as Snow Melts
Prospects of a major flood grow as the Ohio River rises rapidly due to three days of rain. Ice breakup sent barges adrift and two bridges on the Cleveland Lorain and Pittsburgh line were washed away blocking rail traffic. Steamer traffic unscathed while residents move to higher ground as snow fully melts and lowlands expected to flood by morning.
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Ohio River
Bellaire
Cleveland, Lorain and
Pittsburg
Private Secretary to Queen Victoria Stricken at Osborne
General Rt. Hon. Sir Henry Ponsonby private secretary to Queen Victoria was stricken with paralysis at Osborne cottage Isle of Wight and is in a critical condition. He dined with Queen Victoria Sunday evening. Born in 1825 he formerly served as equerry to Prince Albert.
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Osborne
Isle of Wight
Henry Fredrick Ponsonby
Queen Victoria
Osborne Cottage
Henry Ponsonby
Prince Albert
Prince Consort
Howard in the lead in SD House speakership race
Pierre South Dakota January 8 report shows Charles O. Howard of Redfield leading the contest for speaker of the House with Charles H. Burke of Pierre as main challenger. Senator Pettigrew has set up headquarters and appears secure for re election.
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South Dakota House
Pierre
Charles O. Howard
Redfield
Charles H. Burke
Howard
Pettigrew
Snowbound towns halt travel across German southwest
Berlin dispatch reports heavy snow in Odenwald and Schwarzwald isolating several towns. Warthe and Temper rivers in East Prussia halt navigation while wreckage and corpses wash ashore on the North Sea coasts.
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London
Standard
Berlin
Odenwald
Schwarzwald
East Prussia
North Sea
Thunder Hawk Hangs Self in South Dakota Jail
Hot Springs South Dakota January 8 An Indian named Thunder Hawk awaiting a preliminary hearing for the murder of a Rosebud agency squaw Her Good Horse and her 7 year old son hanged himself in the county jail with a towel. The hangings of Two Sticks and the Indian dread of hanging are cited as cause. The guilt is stated beyond doubt.
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Hot Springs
S. D
Thunder Hawk
Rosebud Agency
Indian Commission meeting set for Jan 15 in Washindon
The annual meeting of the board of Indian commissioners will be held in Washindon January 15 with the following day’s conference featuring representatives of the Woman’s National Indian Association and all religious bodies active among Indians. Commissioner Browning may address attendees.
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Washindon
Board of Indian Commissioners
Woman’s National Indian Association
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Browning
Doctors confirm return of grip in New York
New York physicians report a resurgence of grip asthma like influenza. Dr John H Gardner notes patients confirm its return but scales it as less severe than the initial outbreak. He cites a germ as the cause though the germ remains unidentified.
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New York
John H. Gardner
Homestead Works Mills Resume After Strike Action
PittsspurG Jan 8 The 119 inch mill at Homestead works is working and the strike is broken. A mass meeting was not held as a crowd of 400 gathered but no speeches occurred. All furnaces at Edgar Thomson works in Braddock are operating and the steel mill will resume in all departments.
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Pittsspurg
Homestead Works
Edgar Thomson
Braddock
Not Murdered But Skipped in New Mexico
Gallup New Mexico January 8 William Bowers town marshal has not been murdered but has fled the country. A shortage in his accounts has been discovered and it is alleged the military authorities were about to take him for deserting the army.
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GallLup
N. M
William Bowers
Yankton Reservation Set for Opening to Settlers
The Yankton reservation in South Dakota is to be opened for settlement early next spring. A final action date is not yet set, but expected within weeks. The government will pay $621,475 for the lands, with $100,000 held as a permanent fund drawing 5 percent interest, distributed to beneficiaries twice yearly.
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Washington
Yankton
South Dakota
Prohibition Drive Reaches Goldfield Council
A January petition from women of Goldfield urging a ban on dancing follows a New Year’s Eve firemen’s ball. The council’s response remains undecided as of now.
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Chicago, Ill
Chicago
R. Lyman
St. John, N. B
Mr. G
Spain
Ture
Bengal
Europe
Eau Claire
Hayward
Mr. Odell
Erwin
Ponsonby
Queen Victoris
Indian
Yankton Reserve
Goldfield
Crepak Rapids
Spe
Lorillard
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York Tribune
Huronite
New York Tribune
Easie
Dakota
Shannon & Longstaff
Huron
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