Nervous Women Urged to Try Lydia E Pinkham Remedy
An advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for nervous debility irritability and mood swings in women. It cites abdominal and back pain loss of voice headaches and insomnia and features a Brooklyn reader testimonial praising relief after doctors failed. The pitch claims volumes of letters prove the remedy’s virtues and urges women to seek cure rather than endure sickness.
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Lydia B. Pinkham
M. EB. Shotwell
Fiatbesh Avenue
Brooklyn
N. C
Lydia B. Plnkhham
Musa of Mali and the Caliphate’s Fall at Tours
The tale recalls Musa the Maghreb conqueror whose vanity led to discipline and recall by the caliph, derailing his army at Tours. Historians note his misplaced trust and the fragile unity of tribal leaders that shaped Europe’s fate.
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Tours
Lientery
Mars
Mms
Musa
Toure
Europe
Salam
Woman's fondness for dress spans ages in satire
An antiquary laughs at an old note about Miss Phraser's gown from 1690 praising elaborate dress. He cites a tale of Mme. de Montespan wearing a gown of gold on gold at a court festival, remarking on human fascination with opulent attire yet questioning the ruthlessness of such display.
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Mme. de Montespan
Uninjured by Terrible Fall At Clifton Bridge Bristol
A blind boy left in charge of a baker's horse and van near Clifton suspension bridge survived a plunge from 200 feet as the horse toppled lo mid cliff. The boy escaped unharmed after landing in a tree while the cart crashed below, the pony reportedly uninjured according to Peargon's Weekly.
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Clifton
Bristol
Aroma
Peargon’s Weekly
Jury Fails to Convict Alleged Kidnapper Crowe
Omaha reports jurors found Pat Crowe not guilty after fifteen hours of deliberation in the 1900 kidnap and $25,000 ransom case involving Edward A. Cudahy. Though Callahan was linked, Crowe faced weak identification and legal gaps, with broader related crime notes and a separate fatal Montrose crime.
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Omaha
Pat Crowe
Edward A. Cudahy
Omahe Packer
Hddle Cudahy
Cudahy
Crowe
James Callahan
Callahan
Young Cudahy
Wat
Butte
Mont
Council Bluffs
Russia Prepares Evacuation Plans for Manchuria
In view of events in China the Russian government, like the United States, considers military measures prudent for all eventualities. The council for national defense revises plans to evacuate eastern forces while retaining enough troops to protect Russia’s interests in Manchuria on a balance with other powers.
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Bt. Petersburg—I
China
United States
Foreign Office
Council For National Defense
Far East
Manchuria
Russia
Revolt in Santo Domingo reports Juan Jiminez backing
Dispatch from Monte Christi describes a northern Santo Domingo revolt with General Neney leading troops and capturing Cajallon on the Haiti frontier. The movement is tied to Gen Jiminez and aimed at blocking elections, with Jiminez supporters seen in the insurgency.
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Cape Hayden
Hayt
Monte Christi
Republic of
Santo Domingo
Neney
Cajallon
Hayti
Jimines
Jiminez
Demagogue Meaning and Early Uses Across History
A compact look at the term demagogue from ancient Greek usage to Restoration era commentary. The article notes Dryden Swift and Milton references, and explains how demagogue shifted from a noble leader to a contemptuous label in various contexts. It mentions Demosthenes, Pym, and Aristotle’s view on democracy.
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Engilah
Dryden
Swift
Demosthenes
Cloe Fo
John Richa
Green
Pym
Charles
Ted Milton
Pericles
Cleon
Aristotle
Twitching Nerves Cured By Dr Williams Pink Pills
A reader from Newton recounts relief from hereditary twitching in the legs after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. The account notes sleep disruption ended after several boxes, with recurrence only after stopping briefly, and emphasizes the remedy as a cure for various nervous and related ailments. A brief note adds the firm’s claim of medical cures and a Greek currant alcohol plan.
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Williams
Elizabeth Rannellx
East Seventh Street
Newton
Proclamation on Prince Charles Edward Probed by Museum Find
A rediscovered 1745 Whitehall proclamation about the Young Pretender Prince Charles Edward is noted as recently found and bought by the British Museum. Amid ad copy for Garfield Tea, the piece recalls historical notices and a WSJ style irony involving Gen. Kokstouroff and a front salute.
The Famous Ah Feats Rhah Comipesy vt Tend Bode
A fragmented 1900 piece notes a Chicago tailor weighing customers to show the price on the dial. It mentions Piso's Cure for Consumption as an influenza medicine collage and a note of Love the Magician praising resilience amid change. A Winter round trip to California via Salt Lake Route is advertised by La Moore IPA.
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Chicago
Love
California
Salt Lake
la Moore
Salt Lake City
Bombs Lurk in Russian Schools
The official summary reports violent acts and seizures of bombs across cities including St Petersburg Moscow Odessa Kiev and others. It notes crimes by youths as young as fifteen, with a boy wounding a teacher at Kharkett and a fifteen year old arrested with three loaded bombs in Herdicheff.
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Bt. Petersborg
Mensinger
Ganal
St. Petersburg
Moscow
Odessa
Kiev
Nishn
Novgorod
Vilna
Vitrnaw
Samara
Kursk
Sebastopol
Kazan
Tifis
Riga
Riga and Other Principal Cities Where Officials Have Been Killed, Patrnnn
Hanke
Kharkett
Herdicheff
Triumph of Sheep Men Idaho State Veterinarian Law Unconstitutional
Idaho district court Judge Stewart held the state veterinarian law unconstitutional. If upheld by the supreme court it would wipe out the Sheep Inspection Board and the office of state veterinarian, while reviving the earlier all state sheep inspection act. The case centered on an order requiring dipping sheep south of the Salmon River a second time before drive from summer range. Several sheepmen in Washington and Canyon counties refused, contending their flocks were free of scabies and that the board lacked authority to require a second dipping.
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Idaho
Tda
Stewart
Supreme Court
Hoentock
Washington
Canyon
Miners and Operators Meet in Coal Dispute Talks
New York special committee of the anthracite miners met with presidents and officials of coal companies to outline proposed terms. Two seven man sub committees were appointed to refine demands and report back to the conference. The event followed a February 15 briefing at Boxton about the Devonian grounding near Seltuate Beach after a long run aground.
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New York
Union Anthracite Coal Miners
Pennsylvania
Dewart
Charges Against Jerome Enter Conspiracy With Street Railway
A Albany dispatch reports charges including subornation of perjury bribery of lawyers and misappropriation of millions tied to a conspiracy by Metropolitan Street Railway and officials. Hearing before the assembly Ways and Means committee featured alleged complicity of District Attorney Jerome. In Washington two to three hundred National Equal Suffrage members urged Senate committee for woman suffrage with Sen Bacon presiding and Mrs Shaw urging a bill for voting rights for House members across states.
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New York
Tribune
Albany
N.Y
Jerome
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Assembly Committee On Ways and Means
Washington
National Equal Suffrage Association
Senate Committee of Women Suffrage
Bacon
Shaw
House of Representatives
Suicide by Drowning At Centerville Pond
East St. Louis reports that F. R. Avery treasurer of Avery Manufacturing of Peoria committed suicide by breaking the ice on a small pond near Centerville six miles south of here and holding his head under water while lying on the shore. Earlier he had attempted to end his life in Cairo but was thwarted.
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East St. Louis
F. R. Avery
Avery Manufacturing Company
Peoria
Centerville
Here
Avery
Cairo
Ship Subsidy Measure Passes Senate in 38 to 27 Vote
Washington The Senate approved the ship subsidy bill by a 38 to 27 margin with all support from Republicans and modest GOP crossovers. The measure creates thirteen new contract sailings, raises subsidies to cargo and Philippine trade vessels, and establishes a 10,000-strong naval reserve force with retainers, amid long debate and several amendments.
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Washington
Senate
Spooner
Naval Reserve
Eix Monthe Aw
Pacific Coast
Australasia
Atlantic Coast
Firaait
Uruguay
Argentina
South Africa
Gulf of México
Brasil
Catt
Mexico
Central America
Panama
Pacife Coast
Japan
China
Philippines
Hawaii
United States
Expect Trouble in China Army Officers Foresee Far East Conflict
San Francisco report notes army officers including Major C A Devol fear a Boxer era reprise as China shows signs of unrest. Officers claim War Department has information from China though not public. Transport Meade is bound for Manila with troops, Warren and Crook ready to sail.
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San Francisco
C. A. Devol
Transport Service
Army
Far East
China
Washington
Fe War Department
Meadeth
Manila
Warren
Crook
Inundations and quake deaths hit Esmeraldas region
Passengers report January 11 tremors in Esmeraldas and Manabí with many towns damaged. Esmeraldas City houses collapsed including the government home. Pinguagi village flooded by a tidal wave with numerous drownings. Ninety bodies washed ashore at Tumeo and 20 drowned at Guacady. Cumbal volcano eruption linked to earthquake.
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Ecuador
Guayaquil
Esmeraldas
Manata
Esmeraldas City
Pinguagi
Tumeo
Rio Verde
Kameraldas
Guacady
Cumbal
Wreck at Columbus Express Kills Three In Fire
Two Burned to Death and One Dies From Excitement in Columbus on a northbound Joplin line wreck. Five others injured as the train caught fire after the crash, all but the Pullman car consumed.
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Fort Scott
Kani
Columbus
St. Louis
San Francisco
Great Tunnel Planned by the Western Pacific
The Western Pacific unveils plans for a landmark tunnel in the western railroad era. It will be 12 feet long, reach Fowler Lake in eastern Nevada, and be completed in eighteen months, shortening travel time by about an hour and a half.
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Great Tunnel
Western Pacific
San Francisco
Fowler Lake
Nevada
Chicago City Council Acts on Gas Rates and Voters
Chicago council approves changes to gas rates capping price at five cents and a five cent tax, while a separate decision adjusts sewer and street tolls. Mayor Dunne opposes a plan to set a different rate, and the council contemplates a vote on funding and street improvements for the city.
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Chicago
Dunne
Lend Wedding Troumenu and Allan's Foot-Ease Ad
Fragmentary 19th century ad claims lend wedding trounoume engagement rings and toe care powder Allan's Foot-Ease promises satin softening and nerve soothing relief for aching feet and ingrown nails. Trial package offered from A. Oimeted La Hoy MH Y.
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Allan
Ecw
Oimeted
la Hoy
MH. Y
Tart and Pie in Philology and Language History
A fragment discusses whether tart or pie is the original pastry term, noting unclear distinctions in philology. It traces words to Indias and Latin roots, suggesting the pastry sense arose from twisted forms and that the medieval service book term plea influenced naming.
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London Chronicle
Indias
Shoddy Fabric Process Described in Historic Text
A historical note describes making shoddy or manufactured wool from cleaned rags and worn wool. It outlines tearing into fibers, washing, and carding to produce soft fabric suitable for stockings or clothing. The description emphasizes a process that yields soft, wool-based material.
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Nikeie
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Diemer
Walu
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Talend Eagle
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Greenstone
B.C. Smhenworthy
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Mi ‘Linke Rouk
Arty
Eddie Cudahy
Beef Packer
Denver
Maurice L. Caplin
Denver Auction Company
Capitol Hill
Robbbery
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Hayts
Assuri
Chinese Turkestan
Horace A. Taylor
the Treasury
Vis
Taylor
McKinley
France
Paris
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Mormeco
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Ebb Pitts
Hathaway Bt
Twee
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Pye
All Deaters
Hos Foster Milwarnen
Buffalo
Greece
Korea
Dion
Garfield
Garfeld Tea Co
Kokstouroff
Piso
I. W. Sama
N. J
Peb
America
Gig
Boxton
Wig Leyland Line
Devonian
Liverpool
Seltuate Beach
Gresham
Baid
Chicago City Council
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