Health and wealth clash in a woman's bank of life
A vivid warning against neglecting female health, likening it to overdrawing from the bank of health. It extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for expectant mothers, claiming it strengthens the reproductive system, eases pregnancy discomforts, and ensures a healthier baby, with many testimonials and a dealer’s warning to avoid inferior substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank
Amie
Bank of Jewlls
Dr. Pierce
American Methods Stir Hawaii Politics and Dole Foes
In Hawaii the American Union party pushes for Se wall for governor while James Dole faces opposition from central committee allies. The central committee backs Sewall but Dole remains a strong rival, with factions shaping the island political arena amid speculation of governorship motives and Washington influence.
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Sewall
Franciwin
San Francisco
Cal
Hosni
Perein
Hawaiius Republic
American Union Party
Dole
Central Committee
Benedictine Sisters Plan New Convent Near Chicago
Chicago Benedictine Sisters announce plans to build a 75,000 convent on Glen Flora property near Sheridan Road in Waukegan. Mother Superior says details not final. project aims to support an academy for girls. Architects named but final plans await approval before construction begins.
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Chicago
Weukegan
Wabkesan
I. Anke
Benedictine Sisters of
Glen Flora
Sheridin Road
Asprin
Oregon Ironclad Oregon in Santiago Battle Report
Chaplain McIntyre recounts the Oregon engagement near Times Bird We Browkive area during the Santiago action. The Oregon closed within a half mile of the enemy as the only armor carrier and with heavy fire beat back opposing ships while others fell back. Commander Clark and crew fought to a decisive close as the Oregon sustained damage yet remained the sole vessel to press the fight.
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McIntyre
Santiago
Chicaca
Joseph Po Metn Bre
Oregon
Santikio
Chicago
Canales Clark
Cristonel
Boone
Clark
Mona
Staniee
Coureh
Wadadern
Wis
Philiwey
The Rock Island Flyer Best Train to Kansas City
The Rock Island Flyer departs Topeka at 7 3 and reaches Kansas City at 9 15. Returning from Kansas City the service leaves Rang es Clip at 1 18 and arrives in Topeka at 5 50.
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Kansas City
Topeka
Peace Conference with Spain Fails to End War Talks
Washington August 4 The one hour meeting between the president and M. Carbon of Spain produced no settlement on the peace proposal. A second conference was planned as Spain’s reply is awaited while U S war routes continue. Secretary Day voiced no discouragement and noted a further briefing would follow. Meanwhile Wade’s expedition to Cuba proceeds with transport preparations at Newport News and a cautious approach to avoid mishaps from prior wartime transport failures.
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Washington
CamBon
Arboissadar
Spain
Wiite
Betur
Bhit
Madrid
M. Carbon
Dinchek
Thietat
State Department
Alresting
Wind M. Carnlian
White House
Trelent
Wade
Pyrite
Newport News
Fountain of Youth tale from Mrs Parsons centenarian
Lydia Parsons of Trenton claims the fountain of youth exists within reach and recounts a dramatic reversal of age markers. She describes reading without glasses after two decades of spectacles and regaining vitality, plus a simple regimen favoring a clear conscience early rising and Grain-O as a coffee substitute.
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Fountain OF Youth
Trenton
Auments
Lydia Parsons
Nee Haw
Wenlyn
Parsons
Confederate Leader Criticizes War Conduct in Spain
General James Tungsmeet, veteran Confederate figure, in Palmer House rooms, blasts U S war conduct in Spain. He likens outcomes to Mos cow and Santiago, cites blunders by Shafter, praises land and sea forces, and notes storm threats shaping the campaign. He hints at peace terms as favored by Tangstreet.
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Chicago
James Tungsmeet
Spain
Palmer House
Gettysbore
Gerard Robert B. Lees
United States
Nypolion
Moscow
Santiago
Shafter
Cervera
Santikigo
Blaster
Santiago Wan
Pickett
Geysture
Meaguvels
Mredericks
Bun
Tuluiuayn
Slickeuehout
East
West Indies
Tangstreet
Leiter's Office Closed Signals Move to Clark Street
Chicago August 4. Joseph Leiter ends his presence in the Board of Trade building and a notice states he will operate from Clark Street with George B. French. The former associate handles headquarters as Leiter's influence in the wheat market wanes after six months. The Wheat pit recalls past bullish days under Leiter.
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Chicago
Joseph Leiter
Board of Trade
Dr. Leiter
Clark Street
George B.french
Lester-French
Napoleon
Leiter
Joseph Lester
Joseph Letter
Prio
Letter
Chicago Board
Bid
Peck Seeks US Exhibit Space for 1900 Paris Fair
Ferdinand W. Peck, US commissioner general for the Paris exposition, says American interest is warming to a full American presence in Paris 1900. He plans a Paris office to handle exhibitor arrangements and space access, noting US space estimates and favorable French sentiment despite wartime tensions.
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Peck
New York
Ferdinand W. Peck
Chicago
United States
Paris
France
Waldorf-Astoria
Lin Armes
Prince
Prenchsen
Soldier from Santiago questions casualty counts during battle
Frank B. Allison of the Eighth Texas regulars, reporting from St. Louis, says official figures understate deaths from the Santiago fight. He asserts at least 1,400 killed and 80 to 90 missing, with bodies believed buried and many missing considered dead. He describes fierce fighting and barbed wire obstacles.
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Santiago
St. Louis
Frank B. Allison
Sanago
Alison
Eighth Texas Regulars
Galveston
Tampe
Chieseo
Municipal Ownership Advocated at Detroit Session
Mayor Joan Made- Vicar of Des Males, president of the League of American Municipalities, spoke in Detroit urging municipal ownership of utilities. He pressed cities to own water, light, street railways, heating, and communications, to curb private influence and corruption in public services. He urged merit-based promotions and thorough reform to empower municipalities.
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Detroit
Joan Made
Des Males
League of American Municipalities
Stnt Public
City Employes Strike Shuts City Electric Work
Chicago faces a labor clash as city electricians demand double time for holidays and Sundays. The union cites double-time rules, while officials offer half-day pay, leaving the dispute unresolved after a storm damaged wires and forced weekend crew work.
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Chicago
Ellicott
National Brotherhood of Electrical Workers of America
Colossal Trust United to Control Whisky Trade
The United States Spirit association, a proposed national whisky combine, elects an executive committee led by N Howart and J Kerrrevere. The group plans to centralize output, end direct distiller-to-tiller sales, and grant rebates to distributors on five month cycles as Standard and allied companies join. Manhattan Trust Co. of New York slated as depository. operations anticipated after legal forms and contracts are finalized.
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Cincinnati
United States Spirit Association
N. Howart
Natl
J. Ker Rrevere
Combine
Standard
Oilers
Far Weal
Willem Wolf Se Co
Ban Prancinen
Kurasis City
Ominka
Tage Frnd Wildewicky
Sun
Gadheion
Lev Myers
Suundard
Consote
Texas Fever Experiment in Illinois by State and Federal Officers
Texas fever tests conducted by the state and federal livestock boards in Rockton Illinois, dipping 20 Texas cattle to study southern fever exposure, with results to be reported in October. Tests aim to determine if dipping cattle in a formaldehyde like solution can safely move southern fever resistance to northern cattle, with cattle kept on five nearby farms and tick exposure documented.
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Illinois
State Board of Livestock Commisssioners
Port Worth
Tex
Texas
Rockton
State Board of Ty Stock Commissioners
Bureau
Taserstate Association of Live Stock Sun- Hans
Roosevelt Wounded as Rough Rider in Spanish War
Reports detail Theodore Roosevelt, leader of the Rough Riders, wounded by a Spanish shell near San Juan Hill. He and several officers were lightly hurt, yet he remained in the fight, urging his men to press on and assuring them he would lead.
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Governor's Island
New York
Roosevelt
Santiags
Ace Tomipe
rouRty Tiler
Reversor's Land
San Juan Wu
Teddy
Spain
Calokel Roosevelt
Thal Lt
Fils
Surgeon J C Thompson to wed Miss Afong in Honolulu
Announcement lists surgeon J C Thompson of the USS Michigan marrying Miss Alive Afong, daughter of the Afong family of Honolulu. The Afongs are prominent, with a large home and strong social standing. her father is described as a wealthy Chinese-Hawaiian mix who settled in Hawaii and had thirteen daughters. The article recalls a prior clash between Captain Whiting and Paymaster Wilcox over remarks about the Afong sisters.
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San Fratvinor
J. C. Thompson
United States
Steamahip Michinun
Alive Atone
Whiting
Monitor
Honolulu
Wilcox
Monadnock
United States Coal Output Reaches Record High
Advance proofs of the geological survey report show U S coal production last year at a new peak of 203 million tons. Pennsylvania led with 87 million tons of bituminous coal, while West Virginia rose to second place as Ohio ranked sixth and Missouri faced widespread strikes reducing day totals.
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Washington
Geological Survey
United States
New Mexico
State
Idaho
Nebraska
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Mary Jang
Kentucky
Colorado
Kansas
Alabama
Indiana
Indian Territory
Missouri
Tulmore
Bile
Ray Wari
Bridge Wear Sparks Traffic Debate and Trolley Ban
New York reports on a visibly damaged cable section on a Brooklyn Bridge main strand. The problem prompts complaints from Brooklyn residents and city workers about safety and service. Officials consider restricting trolley traffic, with a council vote and ordinance planned to halt trolley runs over the bridge on any schedule.
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New York
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Tower
Guggentelmer
van Week
Gret Mvera
Disabled in Cuba Colonel Hué son Bainbridge seeks retirement
Chicago August 2 Colonel Augustus Hué son Bainbridge commander of the Fourth Infantry in the Cuban campaign describes hardships marching from Haiquir to Santiago de Cuba. He has petitioned the War Department to retire. General Shafter ordered him home. He remained loyal despite exhaustion and danger, and recalls the endurance of regulars and volunteers during the invasion.
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Chicago
United States
Haiquir
Santiago de Cuba
Augustus Hué
Bainbridgs
Fourth Infantry
Neal Caney
Balnae Bien
Port Sheraeon
Cuba
War Department
Shafter
Hind
Lionel Timbrides
Sheridis
Wampa
Gajonel Tail
Tnt
Upul
Sartiaga
Clonel
Balabritee
Ang
Dancing Did It Elopement Ends in Arrest and Tears
Joseph Pelke and Stella Bived, aged 13 from Joliet, ran away to marry after a dance in Tollet. Police intervened as relatives and officers detained them and escorted them to jail cells. Detectives Bailey and Plahorty confronted the pair at the depot where Stella was believed to be eloping.
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Marriate
Joseph Pelke
Amit Stella
Mies Blond
Tollet
Peike
Evarsum
Chicago
Rovers
Minx Cloud
Pelke
Win
Bailey
Plahorty
An Ideal Pastor Howell Accused of Fire Plot
Sedails Mo August report details Rev I Howell former pastor of a Johnson county church who entangled with Mrs Wiliam Dendersin and a parishioner. Authorities allege he plotted arson to defraud insurance as the plan unfolded with a servant boy and string of related actions. A charge is expected to be pursued in a future court date.
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Sedails
Howell
Johnson
Pinson
Tobacco Trust Fight Tests Cigarette Law
A Des Moines report notes an American Tobacco Company action challenging the curb on cigarette sales. Officials indicate a legal challenge will test the purity and scope of the law prohibiting such sales and its enforcement.
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Des Moines
American Tobacco Company
Fragmentary advert with medical remedy claims and travels
A garbled 19th century advertisement page discusses a contract between a dealer network and a company over tobacco and cigarettes, then shifts to testimonials about a bowel remedy and a mineral water promo. It includes a quoted physician note from Mr WW M Bush, praise for a cholera diarrhoea medicine, and various promotional lines for tonics, patent medicines, and travel services.
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Rock Island Flyer
Alier
Gen White
Transportation Department
Tradanirtation
Smafter
Gen. Longstrest
Wil
Anay
Swift & Holidays
Pearlear Steam Laundry
Miss Afong
Navy
Thompson
Brooklyn
Kat Cheete
Exrmii
Hanes Thie Miller
Hewtch Manufacturing & Chemical CO
William Street
H. L. Larsh & CO
Kans
Tele
National Stables
Gilchrist Brog
Jackson St. Boaser
M. Sato
Eve
Rwical CO. Atrest
Kansas Ave
Topeka Transfer CO. F. P. Bacon
Prop
Orig
Randle
Boray
WW. M. Bush
Durrance
Heshye
Thie
Suleenuin
Dale
Mil Drusstats
West
J. W. Phillips
Siz West
Tuckien A& Co
Banta Fe
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