Peruna praised for curing nervousness and weakness
A patent medicine testimonial from Miss Sadie Robinson of Malden Massachusetts extols Peruna as an effective remedy for female troubles. She reports improved strength appetite sleep and vanished nervousness after seven months use. Also notes free medical advice and confidential correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Robinson
Bandstreet
Malden
Mass
B. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Safest Food in Time of Trouble Grape-Nuts
An advertisement extolls Grape-Nuts as pre digested nourishment ideal for convalescents. It cites a typhoid survivor who recovered strength, sleep, and digestion after using Grape-Nuts twice daily, claiming it aids bowel health and converts starches to grape sugar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Mrs. Pinkname
Lydia KE. Pinkham
Laura Bertie
Commercial Hotel
Nashville
Tenn
Balance of Peace Efforts Amid Manchuria War Toll
The dispatch details heavy casualties in Manchuria with estimates reaching tens of thousands dead or wounded as Russia and Japan wage fierce battles. It notes diplomatic appeals for peace, critiques of military actions, and comments from officials on the war’s impact and prospects for settlement. It also reports U S Treasurer Enis H Roberts presenting the annual fiscal year report showing revenues and expenditures, Panama canal costs, and changes in the monetary stock and gold deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchuria
Schate
Associated ‘Press
Enis
H. Roberts
United States
Shaw
Treasury
Nets
Navy
Associated Press
Russia
Port Arthur
Oyama
Treasury and Mint
Hearings Open On Case Between St Louis Hay and Grain and 4 Southern Railroads
The federal hearing before Judge P.C. Clements of the Interstate Commerce Commission examined alleged discrimination against the St. Louis hay market by Louisville and Nashville Illinois Central Southern and Mobile and Ohio railroads in favor of through shippers. James W. Bye represented the grain and hay company. L N rail officials argued that overcharges were offset by higher costs from switching transfers and re consigning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Hay and Grain Company
Southern
Federal
PC. Clements
Interstates ‘Commerce Commission
Clements
Interstate Commerce Commissioners
Washington
James Www
Bye
The
Grain, and Hay Company
Louisville & Nashville
Illinois Central
the Southern
Mobile & Ohio Railroad
St.Louis
C._B. Compton
J.P. Peachy
Nation and McHenry Freed as Evidence Lacks Basis
Carrie Nation and Myra McHenry were released by Wichita police courts after being charged with disturbing the peace. The cases against them were dismissed due to no evidence supporting the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Nation
Myra McHenry
Wichita
Passes Cut Off at World Fair Admissions
The Department of Admissions at the World's Fair announced that about 6,000 passes have been eliminated through a re validation system that began weeks ago and has now been completed.
Defiance Cold Water Starch Proclaims 16 Ounce Pack
The advertisement urges housekeepers to buy Defiance Cold Water Starch for laundry use. It highlights a full one pound 16 oz package selling for 10 cents, compares with %-pound rivals, claims no harmful chemicals, and warns grocers against selling smaller amounts to clear stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Bride and groom settle license fees with judge
A Murray City couple married by Squire Nixon faced a playful inquiry when a friend asked if they were married on time. The groom replied he paid the probate judge for the license and Squire Nixon for tying the knot, cash down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Nixon
Murray City
Squire
Nixon
Beware of Mercury Ointments For Catarrh
Warning against mercury containing remedies for catarrh. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio, claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Also sells Hall's Family Pills for constipation. testimonials offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Cheney & Co
Tyredo
Ng. Hall
Toledo
Hio
F. J. Cheney
Flal
Expetl Pation
Ind seat controversy sparks debate on car benches
Pat Shure voices concern over giving up the independent seat while Mike Shure notes potential trouble ahead. The discussion questions whether cars should have benches without any independent seats.
Consumer notices and quotes from an early 1900s old newspaper
A collage of product pitches and social snippets includes Castor oil remedies for infants, Mother Gray's powders for children, Defiance Starch claims, Piso's Cure for Consumption testimonial, and assorted quips about manners and business, with stray lines on cigars and wearing caps.
Cannot Give Officers Presenta
The acting secretary of war General Oliver notes a practice of civilians giving gifts to officers changing stations. A circular cites statutes prohibiting solicitations for gifts from government employees and aims to prevent officers from accepting presents from civilians.
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Oliver
Cuba Considers Higher Duties on Rice Under Tax Plan
A Cuban bill to increase duties on rice and other imports was introduced in the Cuban house and sent to taxation committee. Supporters hope for passage this session but progress on other measures has been slow. Critics note sugar states may oppose extending reciprocity unless Cuba gives better terms to American rice growers.
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Committee On
Cuba
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Cincinnatus
Senator Sorghum
U. S. Treasurer’s Report
Shake River
Gover
Department
San Francisco
Telegraphic Exchange
St. Louis
Mrs. Nation
Tion
Anne
Martha
Mr. Quizz
Mother Gray
New York
Allen. S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Tros. Robbins
Mapie Street
Norwich
Straight the. Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Bel
Marino
Ohio
David Kennedy
W. Brown
Cordelia
Emmons
Coleman
Lydia E. Pinkham
Drar
Lydia E
Pinkham
Laura Emmons
Walkerville
Ont
Percheron and Shire
Sena
Lincoln, Neb
Watson, Woods Bros. & Kelley
Handy Blueing Book
Handy Blueing Book Co
E. Lake St
Chicago
ARB ‘Le-Goode Commission CO
Olive Street
A. J. Tower Co, BosTom, 0.S. A
St. Jacobs
Soc
Tommy
Knight - Schools
Western
Canada
Ottawa
Flavell
Prisdesbin
Pat Thompson
Putnam
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