Women Avoid Surgeries Say New England Letter Shares Cure
A Chicago woman promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound claiming it helped her avoid surgery after multiple doctors recommended operation. The letter, signed Mrs E Haydock, describes healing at home, managing a six room flat, and recommending the product to others. A Vermont woman also testifies to relief and improving mobility after use. The ad notes a private text book offered free by The Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Vermont
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Broadening Murder Definition Draws Sardonic Note
A witty remark suggests expanding murder rules to include the talkative nuisance who talks you to death. The Red Cross Ball Blue is praised as the finest product of its kind, with every user affirming the claim.
Trail Tracking Among Jaum Natives Described By Burton
The Ahnds of Jaum In aia are praised as top trackers by R G Burton in Field. They follow bears and panthers by shadow footprints and a marking method, watching before sunrise and selecting vantage points to drive game from cover. They track across solid rock where claws leave marks and study soft ground for prints.
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Ahnds
Jaum
Inaia
R. G. Burton
World labor tale echoes farming fable about idleness
Judge Gary spoke at a dinner on the world’s industrial situation. He compared English labor to an idiot boy resting, noting coal miners' employment rising while coal output falls. The farmer’s tale echoes the idea of workers who wait to quit work rather than rest.
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Idiot Boy
Gary
England
Looney
Juvenile Riddle Explains LL D After Name
In a playful exchange a Boston Transcript item ponders why LL D appears after a name. A juvenile reply guesses it stands for a long and liver doctor, highlighting humorous misinterpretation of academic titles.
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Tommy
LL. D
Jimmy
Boston Transcript
Red Cross Appeals for Pueblo Flood Relief Funds
The Pueblo Red Cross chapter chairman J. F. Keating appealed to central division chapters for aid for flood victims. Walter Davidson directed 748 chapters across multiple states to forward contributions to Pueblo Red Cross headquarters or central division for immediate forwarding. A total of 500000 dollars is sought to fund rehabilitation efforts.
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Chicago
American Red Cross
Pueblo
J. F. Keating
Walter Davidson
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Orth
South Dakota
Nebraska
Owa
Montana
Wyoming
James J. Fieser
Red Cross
Central Division
Black Rust Spreads Through Dakota and Nebraska
Sioux City grain dealers report rapid spread of black rust in South Dakota Nebraska and surrounding areas. Advices received by the ci grain exchange say both spring and hard winter wheat are infested amid wet hot weather conditions.
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Dakota
Sioux City
Ci Grain Exchange
Nebraska
South Dakota
Rumors Denied On Wheat Rust In Madison County
Reported rumors that black and red rust infested all wheat in Madison and nearby counties were denied. Elevator men and the county farm agent’s office say they have heard little about black rust, while a broker notes a farmer brought samples to a branch office. A. B. Anderson of the federal crop estimates bureau, en route to Sioux City, believes the reports indicate worse local conditions than general conditions.
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Norfolk
Neb
Madison
Ba Creek
Battle Creek
A. B. Anderson
Federal Bureau of Crop Estimates
Lincoln
Sioux City
Movie Proprietor Wins Sabbath Referendum in Marlette
Marlette Michigan votes to strictly observe the Sabbath in a referendum urged by Harry Hobarth owner of the town’s only moving picture theater. The measure reflects local sentiment about Sunday activities and theater operations.
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Marlette, Mich
Harry Hobarth
Combine to Build up Guard
Washington reports full cooperation by states in the War department as Weeks seeks support for merging National Guard with regulars and organized reserves into one harmonized army. Governors were informed consolidation plans would be pursued in early organization.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
National Guard
Weeks
Wyoming Crude Prices Cut. Cheyenne Gasoline Drops Noted
Announcement lowers Wyoming crude to 76 cents a barrel, prompting Cheyenne stations to cut gasoline by 2 cents to 28 cents a gallon, about 20 cents below the peak two months ago. Salt Creek crude price referenced.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming
Comic stage mishap during Julius Caesar recall
In high school I played a minor role as a Roman citizen with a toga fashioned from a blanket. The curtain failed and dropped on my head as I stood on stage. I recovered with a bow and continued, while the audience settled after the surprise wreck.
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Chicago Tribune
Aspiring Youth Flies High for Secret Service Job
The Indianapolis News reports a Missouri applicant writes to Captain Halts of the United States Secret Service seeking a position as a detective. The letter shows earnest request for honest work, asking what terms and salary would be offered and promising to aid the force in any way.
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Capt
Thomas
Halts
United States Secret Service
Missouri
Wood
United States
Indianapolis News
Proficiency Outpaces Hurry in Quiet Progress
A pithy saying notes skill grows steadily even as a rushed person lags behind. It emphasizes steady practice over rushed effort and suggests mastery comes with time and dedication rather than haste.
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