Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Proves Effective
Mrs May Navare of Ederton Wis testifies that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound treated her female troubles and uterine pains. She reports rapid improvement, restored health, and weight gain after two months of use. A $5000 forfeit urges production of the original letter proving genuineness.
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Pinkham
May Navare
Ederton
Wis
Household Onomics Club
Mrs. Haule
Edgerton, Wis
Lydia E. Pinkham
Misunderstanding over rail clash sparks talk of divorces
A railway engineer recounts an incident with a runaway car or train car that jumped and smashed items. A grassy whiskered observer and glasses wearing man react with outrage and surprising sympathy, blaming cruelty and noting rising divorce numbers.
Soldier Reappearances Change Battle Death Record
A South Africa battle case shows a soldier reported dead, then found alive. A sergeant later marked died by mistake, the man died weeks after from injuries. The colonel ordered a third entry redied by order of the colonel. London V C.
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South Africa
London
V.C
To Cure a Cold in One Day Prescription Ad
An old ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a remedy for colds within a day. It offers a refund if the product fails, urging readers to purchase from druggists. It reflects period advertising with strong health claims and a simple consumer incentive.
Quotations From Historic Newspapers Snapshot
A collage of dated aphorisms and quotations from various papers including Philadelphia Press Minneapolis 1900 and Puck. It references social dynamics double tracking railways and railway lines between Chicago and the Missouri River. The fragment notes opinions on criticism debt to the past and public behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & North-Western
Chicago
Missouri River
Land grabber travels to Cherokee Strip for free home
A would be homesteader travels Kaneas roads with a shaky wagon and two weak horses seeking Uncle Sam's free 160 acres in the Cherokee Strip. He exchanges 160 acres for fine mules and tries to avoid telling his loss while away from the first claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaneas
Cherokee Strip
Sam
Kansas City Journal
Kansas
Dodd's Kidney Pills Cure Child in Mississippi
In Frairpoint Mississippi Aug 3 a case of mysterious disease of the nervous system in a boy of G L Butler’s family improved after eight boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills were administered. The boy slept poorly and cried out that he would die yet recovered fully, prompting the father to publicly endorse the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiis
Dodd
Tie
Molly Pitcher Courage Echoes in Civil War Era Memoir
A New York Sun column recalls Molly Pitcher heroism at a gym after her husband fell. Soldiers urge fame for her actions while she answers with resolve and humor, comparing herself to a famed baseball pitcher as she drives a decisive charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molly Pitcher
N. Y. Sun
Allen's Foot-Ease advertisement offering relief for tired feet
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to cure tired hot feet and ease new or tight shoes. It invites readers to request a trial package free and provides the address of A. S. Olmsted in Le Roy, N Y.
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Allen
A. S. Olmsted
le Roy
Foster-Milburh Co
Buffalo, N.Y
R. Paxton Co
Dept
Boston
Mass
St. Vitus
Proposal Dream Sparks Teasing in Town and Country
Estelle declares the man’s proposal a dream while Agnes teases that she has long dreamed of it, in a lighthearted Town and Country exchange reflecting social flirtation and expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estelle
Agnes
Dean's Kidney Pills Promise Quick Relief for Urinary Ailments
Ache relief flows from the pills easing back and hip pains while swelling recedes. They claim to cure brick dust urine, high color, painful voiding, dribbling, frequent urination, and bed wetting, with additional benefits for heart palpitations, sleeplessness, headaches, nerves, and dizziness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Kidney Troubles Prompt Mrs James Beck's Appeal
Mrs James Beck of 314 West Whitesboro Street Rome New York reports eight or nine years of kidney trouble and seeks relief or remedies. The fragment notes ongoing health concerns and a personal account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James. Beck
West Whitesboro Street
Rome, N. Y
Prisoner Faces Life Sentence After Lockjaw Fight
Columbus reports Joseph Fox a Lorain county prisoner may face life in the penitentiary though his term was 18 months. He contracted tetanus and fights for life as doctors use anti toxin for the first time in the prison. Fox is deaf and dumb and was questioned by a guard after failing to respond to inquiries. In Portsmouth a Norfolk and Western passenger train wreck near East Portsmouth injured Engineer Billy Simonton fatally and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, O
Joseph Fox
Lorain County
Fox
Palmer
Portsmouth
Norfolk & Western
East Portsmouth
Billy Simonton
Columbus
S. N. McDonald
Orville Oakes
J. M. Crawford
John Wilhelm
John Ballard
Philadelphia
J. Kebly
Salvation Army to Buy Cincinnati Building Lot
Col Holz of the Salvation Army said a plan to buy a four story brick building near Grand Opera House in Cincinnati for 35000 is under favorable consideration. He will inspect the lot Thursday and remodel costs of 7000 to 8000 are planned. A Cincinnati lady friend offers 5000 toward the purchase with two or three other local supporters pledging aid.
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Cleveland, O
Holz
The
Salvation Army
Sunddy
Cincinnati
Grand Opera House
Vine and
Race Streets
Holt
Salvation Army Citadel
Cleveland
Col. Holz
Army
Sailboat Capsized Drowns Jerome Grosh at Put-in-Bay
Jerome Grosh of J W Clemen Co. drowned when a sailboat capsized at Put-in-Bay on Sunday. Miss Alice Sturgis was rescued after Grosh and Sturgis clung to the upturned hull. A life saving crew hauled them in as Grosh sank from cramps. They were engaged to be married.
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Toledo, O
Jerome Grosh
J. W. Clemen & Co
Putin Bay
Alice Sturgis
Gresh
Sturgis
Mr. Grosh
Miss Sturgis
Miracle of the Sea at Danzig Court
Captain Engellandt of the Erndte survived twelve days trapped inside his sinking ship after a gale near Memel. He lived on condensed milk prunes rice sugar and sausage from cabin shelves and a hammer kept him sane until the Norwegian steamer Aurora rescued him and towed the wreck to Neufahrwasser where a crane freed him.
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Danzig
Erndte
London
Memel
Oldenburg
Engellandt
Aurora
Engellanat
Higellandt
Neufahrwasser
Ohio militiamen to receive new magazine guns
Adjt. Gen. Gyger in Columbus said a telegram from Gen. Crosier in Washington announced Ohio militia will get 2359 magazine rifles and 31 magazine carbines. An order via Rock Island arsenal was sent to arrive in Columbus by August 10 for the division camp starting August 17.
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Columbus
Adjt
Gyger
Crosier
Washington
Ohio
Rock Island
Ill
Adjutant General of Ohio
Mrs. M Kinley’s Uncle Joseph Saxton Dies in Canton
Joseph Simmons Saxton, 75, last uncle of Ida McKinley and lone survivor of the original Saxton family, died Monday morning at his Canton home. Death resulted from complications of age related illnesses. Once a Canton native, he was injured after being struck by a street car five years earlier and had been in failing health since, though not bedridden until a week ago.
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Canton, O
Joseph Simmons Saxton
Ida McKinley
Saxton
Canton
Bishop Follows May Enter Ohio Beer Plant Venture
Dayton Ohio August 3 It is reported that Bishop Follows of Chicago may join local men in creating a Bishops beer plant in this city and vicinity Ohio headquarters could be established here The beverage on which the court recently ruled Dow tax must be paid It is sold at the soldiers home and in all townships voting for local option
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Dayton
Bishop Follows
Chicago
Ohio
Dow tax law new construction opinion from attorney general
Attorney General Sheets issued an opinion to Dr Ozier secretary of the state board of pharmacy that the supreme court ruling creating a Dow law interpretation does not require gifts to cover the Dow tax on patent medicines that contain malt or whisky unless the medicines are sold for beverage use rather than as medicine.
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Columbus
Ozier
State Board of Pharmacy
Supreme Court
Dow
Saloon dispute ends with Stutz shot dead by Foreman
In Columbus Ohio on August 3 Henry Stutz was shot at close range by Nicholas Foreman during a saloon dispute on the city outskirts. Foreman claimed the revolver was for protection, then fired, killing Stutz instantly as he stepped forward. Foreman fled the scene.
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Columbus
Henry Stutz
Nicholas Foreman
Foreman
Stutz
Prehistoric Village Site Found Near Chillicothe
Dr. M C Mills curator of the state archaeological society reports a prehistoric village site on the Gertner farm a few miles south of Chillicothe Ohio. Excavations reveal valuable relics of ancient peoples who once wandered the region.
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Chillicothe, O
M. C. Mills
State Archaelogical Society
Gertner Farm
Northwestern Ohio field wells report gains and losses
Toledo Ohio August 4 116 wells completed in the North western Ohio field last week with 12 failures producing 3258 barrels of new output. Indiana reports 125 wells completed 17 dry and overall added production of 3757 barrels.
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Toledo
Ohio
Indiana
Means Work For Hundreds In Coshocton
Coshocton Ohio August 3 The purchase of a 75 acre tract east of the city known as the Dunham farm by a syndicate led by M A McConnell and P P Depart means the establishment of three new factories employing 800 hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coshocton
Dunham Farm
M. A. McConnell
P. P
Watson Sues Firm for 25000 Damages After Injury
Robert L. Watson of Hamilton claims the Long & Alistetter Company is liable for 25000 dollars in damages after losing an eye when a steel chip struck him. He asserts carelessness caused the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton, O
Robert L. Watson
The
Long & Alistetter Co
Editor to suspend Wharton Times two months over finances
Upper Sandusky O Aug 3 The editor of the Wharton Times announced in his Friday issue that he would suspend publication for two months due to lack of money. He will work on a salary, pay up his debts, and then resume publication.
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Upper Sandusky, O
The
Wharton Times
Her Faithful Dog
Mrs. George Bearson of Delaware Ohio aged 45 wife of a wealthy farmer was found in a woods in a demented condition. By her side was her pet dog. She may die from exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, O
George Bearson
Corn Crop Not Promising
Springfield Ohio August 1 John W Bookwalter millionaire farmer and agricultural authority says after a tour of the wheat and corn belt the outlook for the yield is not half as promising as earlier in the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
John W. Bookwalter
Miss Margaret Hopkins Dies After Religious Excitement
Steubenville Ohio August 3 Miss Margaret Hopkins aged 23 drank carbolic acid Sunday morning and died three hours later. She was laboring under religious excitement prior to the deed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville, O
Margaret Hopkins
Farm Man John A Chatterton Ends Life at Home near Hamersyville
Williamsburg Ohio August 1 John A Chatterton a farmer killed himself at his home near Hamersyville Friday morning. Family search after his absence led to discovery hanging from a barn rafter with life extinct.
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Williamsburg
John A. Chatterton
Hamersyville
Manley sought after fatal stabbing on Lima public square
Ora Manley, a colored man from Hardin County, stabbed George Loux on Lima's public square Sunday. About two hundred people joined the chase as he fled a mile to a barn, where a shot forced him out and security teams took him into custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima, O
Ora Manley
Hardin County
George Loux
Manley
Salem man commits suicide after protracted spree
Salem Oregon August 4 Park Greena meyer of Columbiana shot himself after a long spree. He called to his wife Come and die with me if you do not I will come after you. She escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem, O
Park Greenameyer
Columbiana
Ohio live stock firm absorbs Dayton Union yards
Dayton officials report the Ohio Live Stock Commission Co formerly organized in Pittsburg has absorbed the Union stockyards in Dayton. J L Snypp of Dayton will serve as a member of the new company.
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Dayton
Ohio Live Stock Commission Co
Pittsburg
Union
J. L. Snypp
Child dies after heart medicine mishap in Greentown
Beulah Knupp aged three of Greentown near Canton died after she reached a small box left on a shelf containing heart tablets. The parents were away when the child accessed the medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton, O
Beulah Knupp
Ebner Knupp
Greentown
Will Nichols Arrested in Soldier Murder Case
Greenfield Ohio August 4 Will Nichols colored is arrested at Carmel near Greenfield on charges of murdering a veteran named Miner near McGuffey in Logan County A $100 reward was offered for his arrest.
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Will Nichols
Greenfield
Miner
McGuffey
Logan County
Carmel
Here
Thief Steals Woman's False Teeth in Columbus
Miss Katherine Mack of 112 East Chestnut street reports her false teeth stolen. She is eating soft foods while police investigate the loss and detectives search for the missing teeth.
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Columbus, O
Katherine Mack
East Chestnut Street
Owl Captured With Trap Reportedly 4 Feet 10 Inches
John Green of Marysville Ohio brought an unusually large owl to town. The bird measured four feet ten inches from tip to tip and was found bearing a steel trap fastened to its body. Authorities note the unusual capture and warn about traps.
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Marysville, O
John Green
Nebraska Indian ball star Grant operated for crushed skull
Alliance O Aug 1 First Baseman Grant of the Nebraska Indians was brought to the hospital here after a pitching accident at Sebring Thursday. He underwent operation for a crushed skull and his condition is stated as serious.
Old Quarrel Ends in a Homicide in Ohio
Geneva Ohio Aug 1 Walter Harvey a blacksmith shot and instantly killed E F Gleason at Harpersfield near Geneva. The murder ends years of ill feeling between the two men leading to a fatal shooting.
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Geneva
Walter Harvey
E. F. Gleason
Harpersfield
Here
American Literature Critique Warns of Diminishing Standards
A Memphis Commercial Appeal critique laments modern magazines for chasing pleasure over substance. It argues that periodicals shrink serious content, favor love stories and light poetry, and let meaningful thought give way to frivolity. It defends literature as essential to education and cultural life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Natural History Ramble Promotes Close Nature Study
The piece argues that many travelers neglect opportunities to learn from nature during trips and excursions. It urges taking time for natural history rambles over more popular shores and resort activities, presenting a call to enrich knowledge through observing fauna and flora in varied regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Glen
Lake Shore
Fond Father Parody as Child Fails Cat Riddle
In a humorous exchange from John Bull a father tests Elsie with a riddle about a cat and a nocturnal visitor. Elsie answers simply Papa, highlighting a playful family moment and a child's humorous misdirection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie
John Bull
Colonel Brave and the Classical Music Joke
A humorous exchange features a colonel who dismisses fear of classical music, with playful dialogue about brave characters and fair horses. The line showcases a witty banter tone typical of Chicago Daily News cartoon humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Daily News
Sailors Die More Often of Cancer Than Miners
A comparison shows 445 in a million sailors die of cancer while 122 in a million miners succumb to the disease, highlighting occupational cancer risk differences between the two groups.
Madison Square Garden Covers Expenses for First Time
Madison Square Garden paid all expenses for the previous year marking the first full coverage since its construction. The move signals stability in operations as investors monitor ongoing financial health and future costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Square Garden
Proper cattle and sheep dipping tank setup guidance
Prairie Farmer outlines thorough dipping practices for parasites in sheep and hogs. It describes tank dimensions, construction from lumber or metal, drainage, and workflow to minimize wasted solution, with emphasis on full body immersion for at least a minute and avoiding lime in dips.
Comfort for Chickens Coops for Growing Stock in Warm Weather
Do not crowd growing stock to avoid heat stress and loss. Provide cool shelters with ample space and dry conditions to protect debilitated chicks. Build versatile coops like the pictured design, roomy enough for 40 to 50 chicks, two hens and broods, and adaptable for winter use. Country Gentleman urges abundant coops and roosts as lasting investment.
Fattening Horses for Sale in Iowa Markets
Farmers in Iowa feed many horses to reach Chicago market weights. Officials from the Iowa Experiment Station report generous feeding and limited exercise. Gains of about 3.75 pounds per head per day have occurred on a batch of 12 horses, with larger gains possible under favorable conditions over several weeks.
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C. F. Langworthy
Iowa
Chicago
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