Pink Pills Credited With Restoring Health After Influenza
Mrs. Morrison of 1922 Carson Street Pittsburgh testifies that influenza left her weak with poor appetite and nervousness until Dr Williams Pink Pills restored her. The ad claims the pills improve blood, nerves, and conditions like partial paralysis, touting six boxes for $2.50 from Dr Williams Medicine Co.
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F. Morrison
Carson Street
South Side
Pittsburg
Dr. Williams
Williams
Mrs. Morrison
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N.Y
Parrot Kea Endangers Sheep in New Zealand Pastures
The greenish brown kea is described as a dangerous bird in New Zealand, attacking grazing sheep. It grips sheep from behind, tears wool and skin to reach kidney fat, and the animals often die in agony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Open Air Work for Women at Colorado Ranch
Mrs. A G Conreid runs a Colorado ranch where wild flowers are collected and pressed for souvenirs and menu cards. The open air work attracts teachers and women with nervous troubles, offering a way to earn a living and improve health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Conreid
Colorado
Chromophage Microbe Grays Hair in New York Society
Reported in New York, a microbe named chromophage is claimed to turn hair gray early. Actors and society women are said to be affected while bald men are immune. The theory challenges blood-based coloring explanations, noting heat from curling implements may influence gray hair occurrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Man quit coffee at 70 finds health with Postum
A 70-year-old man, after 40 years of coffee use, stopped coffee three years ago and switched to Postum. He reports improved nervousness, strength, and overall health within two months, noting better energy for writing and calculations. He advises boiling Postum longer if it isn’t to taste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Wak
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Senator Burton Denied Rehearing by Supreme Court
The United States Supreme Court refused a rehearing for former Kansas Senator Joseph Ralph Burton on a case involving accepting an attorney fee while in office. The decision means immediate imprisonment unless a postponement is arranged, with Burton planning to start serving soon and declining to comment.
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Supreme Court of the United States
United States
Burton
Kansas
Senator Burton
St. Louis
Rialto Grain Company
Supreme Court
Joseph Ralph Burton
Abilene
Kas
Associated Press
United States Supreme Court
SAM JONES DIES SUDDENLY IN SLEEPING CAR
The Rev Samuel P Jones a Cartersville Georgia evangelist died suddenly on Rock Island train No 4 near Perry Arkansas en route home from Oklahoma City Oklahoma after a revival. He was with his wife Mrs Jones and daughters Mrs Annie Pyron and Julia Jones at his death. He arose at 5 am complained of stomach sickness took hot water then collapsed. The Rev Walt Holcomb aided him and he died shortly after. The body will be embalmed and shipped to Cartersville for interment.
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Samuel P. Jones
Cartersville
Rock Island Railroad
Perry
Ark
Jones
Oklahoma City
Okl
Georgia
Annie Pyron
Julia Jones
Mr. Jones
Walt Holcomb
Death of Mrs. Jefferson Davis at New York Hotel
Mrs. Jefferson Davis widow of the Confederate president died in New York City at the Majestic Hotel at 10 35 PM after a week long illness from pneumonia brought on by a cold. Doctors noted a decline after a brief rally and Rev Nathan A Seagle provided last rites as she lapsed into coma with family at her bedside.
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Jefferson Davis
Majestic Hotel
New York
Confederacy
Hotel Majestic
New York City
Davis
Nathan A. Seagle
St. Stephens
Protestant Episcopal Church
J. Addison Hayes
Newark
N. J
Jefferson Davis Hayes
Princeton University
Charles E. Bateman
Gustav Webb
Robert H. Wylie
Webb
Success Magazine
Washington Sq. E
Keeley Refuses Reward for Stensland Capture
Chicago editors receive reward funds as James Keeley of the Chicago Tribune returns a $5,000 check from the Chicago Clearing House Association for the capture of Paul O Stensland. The amount goes to the bank receiver to be distributed to depositors. The Tribune also presents $5,000 to Cook County taxpayers to cover pursuit costs.
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Chicago
Stensland
Chicago Clearing House Association
James Keeley
Chicago Tribune
Association
Paul O. Stensland
Milwaukee Avenue State Savings Bank
Tangier
Joliet
Mr. Keeley
Tribune
The
Cook County
Lawson to Sell Dreamwold Stock at Old Glory Sale
Announcement says blooded stock from Thomas Lawson of Dreamwold Egypt near Boston will be sold at the Old Glory sale in New York next month. Notable animals include Boralma the trotter, Kentucky futurity winner, Transylvania, and Daredevil sired by Mambrino King, with a $50,000 price tag, plus brood mares, registered cattle, dogs and fancy birds.
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Thomas Lawson
Egypt
Boston
New York
Mr. Lawson
Boralma
Transylvania
Daredevil
Mambrino King
Mambrino King, For Which Mr. Lawson
Insane patient murder case in Kentucky revealed
Kentucky grand jury returns three indictments over alleged murder of Fred Ketterer by attendants at the Lexington prison insane ward. Fred P. Harris is in custody. two co defendants named by court but not published have yet to be located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ington
Kentucky State Board of Control
Fred Ketterer
Lexington
Fred P
Harris
A Promise of Better Pay For U S Postal Workers
First Assistant Postmaster General Frank Hitchcock announced in New York that next year’s postal estimates will include radical salary reforms. The plan promises nationwide pay increases for the entire postal service after a prolonged conference with Postmaster William R. Wilcox of New York.
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New York
Frank H. Hitchcock
United States
Post Office Department
Treasury Department
Hitchcock
William R. Wilcox
Shorter Hours Spark Labor Exodus at Fernbank Works
Workers protest the federal eight hour rule delaying construction on the Fernbank stockpile dam project on the Ohio River. As hours fall the laborers quit, citing earnings of 1.60 dollars per day and seeking higher wages elsewhere.
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Ohio
Fernbank
Cincinnati
Cuba Trusts in Fair Elections Before U S Withdrawal
A Havana dispatch reports Governor Taft saying the United States will evacuate and cede Cuba only after fair elections are assured and Cubans are satisfied. Taft met with the rebels’ committee headed by Alfredo Zayas, who promised to dissolve the body while pledging stable governance with Magoon as provisional governor.
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Taft
Bacon
Charles E. Magoon
Alfredo Zayas
United States
Cuba
Island
Senor Zayas
Carlos Garcia
Jose Miguel Gomez
Assurantes
Magoon
Threat of Chicago Building Trades Lockout
A 50 000 strong lockout threat looms after sympathy strikes stunt progress in downtown Chicago. Union reps and contractors failed to agree, with an ultimatum to return to work or stay away indefinitely. Rivalry between steam fitters and plumbers sparked the strikes affecting the new county courthouse and Marshall Field structures with nearly three million dollars in contracts tied up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
County
Commercial National Bank
Marshall’ Field
Remarkable Eczema Cure with Cuticura Message
Mrs Emma White of Camden New Jersey writes of lasting relief after six months of eczema resisting three doctors. She credits Cuticura for clearing her face and body with her skin returning to its former condition. She recommends Cuticura to others in a public notice dated April 25 1905.
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Cuticura
Cutiura
Emma White
Cherrier Place
Camden, N. J
Glum Fad in Society Ignores Letters of Introduction
A social trend in eastern circles favors a sullen demeanor and snubs introductions. A wealthy Italian from a prominent Roman family visiting Newport could not present his letters to society leaders, fueling family feuds as he laments being ignored by social matrons and leaders.
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Newport
Afghanistan Ameer to Build New Town Factories North of Cabul
The ameer hires an electrical engineer to install machinery in new factories 30 miles north of Cabul. Arms and ammunition plants likely moved there and manufacturing started. Some lawyers who fail at practice imagine it their duty to preach.
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Afghanistan
Ameer
Cabul
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Keeley
Lawson
Lex
Island of Cuba
Havana
Ment
Revolutionists’ Committee
Dodds
Pea
Tower CO
Towea Canadar Co
Ure
Torer Te
U. S. Navy
San Francisco
Bummau
Union Trust
Sam Frencises
Saleshen
Wille Light
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