Mrs Minnie Gossett praises Dr Williams Pink Pills in testimonial
Mrs Minnie B Gossett of Ulrichsville Ohio testifies the pills rebuilt her family health over ten years. She recounts her own recovery from fatigue and malaria era illness and claims benefits for her daughter and husband including relief from rheumatism. The ad notes the pills cure anaemia weakness and dyspepsia and are indispensable for growing girls.
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Dr. Williams
Minnie B. Gossett
Uldrichsville
Tuscarawas Co
Ohio
The bachelor with a single idea quote
The fragment cites a Chicago Daily News line about a confirmed bachelor and promotes Pusheck's Kure as a universal remedy for rheumatism pain indigestion catarrh and nerve diseases. It claims cure when others fail and offers buyable cigars from cahbare leaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Daily News
Pusheck
Ds. Pusheck
Chicago
Earthquake Hits India Towns Killing and Injuring Many
Reports from Tirorpur Amritsar Tarana Dehra Dun and Srinagar describe 75 to 100 dead or injured as a major earthquake struck early April 4 with 12 shocks by midnight. Mussoorie eyewitnesses recall the fear and the pre quake tremor and towns report widespread sickness and dizziness.
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Tirorpur
Lahore
Amritsar
Tarana
Dehra Dun
Sprinagar
Mussooree
Wells Re-elected Mayor as Democrats Sweep St Louis Election
In St Louis on April 6 Rolla Wells won a four year term, defeating Republican Judge John A Talty by 1425 votes. Democrats also captured comptroller auditor treasurer collector and board of assessors president while Republicans won several city posts. Bonding proposal defeated. charter salary amendments failed. Wells plans to contest results in ward four citing fraud.
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St. Louis
Rolla Wells
John A. Talty
Board of Assessors
Board of Public Improvements
Register
Council
Wells
Talty
Assembly
Tobacco Heart and a Havana Filler Connecticut Wrapper
A Connecticut man is sued for breach of promise by two women, one in Havana and the other in the state. The item frames him with a scandalous “tobacco heart” and jokes about a Havana filler.
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Hurch
Connecticut
Havana
Cuba
Gotham
Eye language sparks curiosity in Philadelphia crowds
An amusing exchange highlights new vowel sounds as Philadelphians remark on pronunciation. A spectator notes the novelty while others compare how a speaker forms the rare sounds. The playful moment captures local reactions to linguistic quirks.
Violation of Franchise Case Against Chicago Telephone Co
Chicago April 6 State's Attorney Healy opens quo warranto proceeding in circuit court to forfeit the Chicago Telephone Co charter. Judge Mack delays filing information until proper notification. The case cites charges of 150 to 175 yearly rates beyond the 125 maximum and tolls on in city calls as franchise violations.
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Chicago
Chicago Telephone Co
Healy
Mack
The Substitute
Mrs Mluffy asks if her husband writes verses for her. Mrs Duffy retorts he writes her the most beautiful checks, a witty exchange captured in a Detroit Free Press item.
Dodd's Kidney Pills Promoted By Kentucky Resident
In Jamboree Kentucky April 8 special report a resident Mr J M Coleman credits Dodd's Kidney Fills with curing back pain and claims his daughter also improved after a half box. An advertisement style claim extols the pills as a cure for backache and related kidney diseases including Bright's Disease diabetes dropsy and heart disease.
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Jamboree
J. M. Coleman
Dodd
Bright
The Iselin millions will distribution among heirs
The will of banker Adrian Iselin valued at 15 to 30 million dollars was probated by Surrogate Silkman. Excluding 300000 reserved for charity, the estate goes to four sons Adrian William E Columbus C. O. and three daughters Delaney Astor Kane Mrs. John B. Beresford and Miss Georgeine Iselin.
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New York
Adrian Iselin
Silkman
Westchester County
Adrian
William E
Columbus QC
C. O
Epidemic of Meningitis Reveals New Germ and Animal Inoculations
In New York on April 6 the meningitis commission disclosed two crucial findings. The disease germ this year differs from prior conceptions and common lab animals are mostly immune. Only mice have been successfully inoculated, but they are impractical for serum production. The rising adult death toll in the past month suggests increased susceptibility.
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New York
Dunne elected mayor in Chicago by 24061 plurality
Full returns show Judge Dunne won the Chicago mayoral race by 24061. Other officers include F W Blocks as city treasurer Adrian C Anson city clerk and John F Smulski city attorney. County ticket Republicans lead by 70 000 to 100 000 with socialist vote near 20000. Bond issue for a new courthouse passes by 34935 plurality.
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Chicago
Judge Dunne
Pusheck's Kuro Promises Strength and Vitality Cure
Modern living wears nerves thin and drains strength. Pusheck's Kuro is advertised as a universal tonic that builds appetite, improves blood quality, and strengthens nerves. It claims lasting recovery from debility and stress, urging mail-order purchase from Dr. Pusheck in Chicago with an illustrated booklet.
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Pusheck
Usheck
Washington St
Chicago
Cure Eczema With Cuticura Set Advertised
A Chicago Sun ad promotes Cuticura for eczema and skin ailments. It advises hot water baths with Cuticura Soap to soften crusts, gentle drying, then applying Cuticura Ointment to soothe itching and inflammation, plus Cuticura Resolvent Pills to cleanse the blood. The set costs $1 and is claimed to cure skin conditions, scalp issues, and hair loss when other methods fail.
Kansas City Kansas Votes Swing to Democrats in Women Fueled Election
Kansas City and Leavenworth elected Democratic mayors, marking a political shift in Kansas. In Kansas City, Wm W Rose defeated incumbent Thomas B Gilbert amid strong female voter turnout. Leavenworth chose Peter Everhardt over D R Anthony, while Wichita leaned Republican with Winley Ross leading a full ticket.
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Kansas City
Kas
Kansas
Leavenworth
Topeka
Wm. W. Rose
Thomas B. Gilbert
M. A. Waterman
W. J. Kelchner
Rose
Peter Everhardy
D. R. Anthony
Winley Ross
Wichita
Laxative Remedies and Quinine Cures Advertised
An assortment of ads promotes Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin for digestion relief with money back guarantee, Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure colds in one day, and Piso’s Cure for Consumption cited by a reader. Also a Washington Post quote about Japanese fighting like Christians.
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Grove
Springfield Democrats sweep city election
Springfield Illinois April 6 The democrats won all city races Devereux was reelected mayor The new council will be nine democrats and five Republicans Quincy Illinois April 6 John A Steint seach democrat elected mayor for the sixth term by a plurality of 800 The entire democratic city ticket was elected
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Springfield
Devereux
Quincy, I
John A. Steintseach
Coroner Hears After Damp Cause In Lester Mine Disaster
Zeigler Illinois April 6 the coroner's jury verdict holds that 43 men killed in the Lester coal mines Monday April 3 were slain by after damp due to an explosion of powder by unknown parties. The jury believes the mine was safe regarding gas conditions.
Independent Candidate Wins Rock Island Election
Rock Island April 6 G W McCasker an independent candidate defeated Democratic and Republican rivals to win the mayoral race in a clear victory with local political implications for the city.
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Rock Island
Wonyer
Raycla Hean
Women urged to write Mrs Pinkham for help in Lynn Mass
Women with any form of female weakness are urged to contact Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts. Letters are handled by women only and advice is offered freely based on extensive experience. Two reader letters praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for ovarian and womb troubles and lasting relief, urging others to seek guidance.
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Lydia HE
Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn, Mass
Lear
Pinkham
Mary Dimmick
59Th and
B. Capitol Sts
Benning
Lydia
59Th
E. Capitol Streets
Benening
P. C
Washington, D. C
Lydia EB
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