Advertising Genius Harry L Kramer Builds a Fortune
The article profiles Harry L Kramer a 36 year old advertising innovator who started with less than $100 and $5 ad spends. His No To Bac and Cascarets campaigns grew into a vast operation employing over 200 people, with daily newspaper ad spend exceeding $300,000. He also developed Magno Mud baths at Indiana Mineral Springs and envisions rapid wealth through relentless advertising investment.
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Kramer
Cascarets Enterprises
Indiana Mineral Springs
Ind
Indiana
Chicago
St. Louis
America
Doctor claims credit for czar’s son and peace with Japan
Dr. Mary Walker writes from Oswego claiming she influenced the czar to have a son instead of a daughter and asks in return that Russia make peace with Japan by giving up a harbor. She states the suggestion was not for a reward but now expects action in relief of the war.
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Mary Walker
Czar
Japan
Dr. Walker
Russia
Mary E. Walker
M. D
Monster pigeon farm claims Worcester butchery unity
Cummings of Worcester township runs a pigeon farm with about 10 000 birds claiming it is the largest of its kind. He switched from chickens to pigeons for higher profits and operates four heated houses, two 160 feet and two 300 feet long, with cement floors and pens. Weekly cleaning and strict sanitary measures are noted as essential, with two men employed.
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B.C. Cummings
Worcester Township
Cummings
Homing Pigeon Farm Displays 16 Acre Operation
The farm runs two waterers and bird feeders while spraying with carbolic acid and coal oil to keep birds healthy. About 500 squabs are sold weekly, with young birds finding a market in New York at five dollars per dozen. Varieties include homers dragons runts and crosses. Runts reach 40 inches wingtip to wingtip, many 35 inches. The 16 acre farm represents a $25,000 investment.
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New York
Summer Girl's Failure in the Real Thing Line
A St. Paul Globe piece mocks a girl who pursues summer fashion prestige. She sews seven yokes, buys costly lingerie hats, and endures family strain, only to find dresses fade and charm fade, while another girl with natural allure wins. Moral: fine feathers do not guarantee beauty.
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St. Paul Globe
Jimmy
Jersey
Parker welcomes 200 editors at Rosemount visit
Judge Parker greets more than 200 democratic editors from across the country in Rosemount Esopus N Y Sept 9. The editors march to his house with Dan iels Knapp and Col. Martin in charge and hear Knapp voice strong anti imperialist and pro democracy claims. Parker replies praising the press as a force for American governance and urges unity and prudent leadership ahead of November elections.
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Esopus
Rosemount
Judge Parker
New York
Daniels
United States
Parker and Davis
Charles W. Knapp
St Louis
St. Louis Republic
Knapp
Judges Parker
Democratic and Independent Press of
Democracy
Parker
St. Louis
Democratic Party
Alton B. Parker
Vermont
Hostile Beauty of Philippine Scouts at St Louis Fair
At the World’s Fair in St Louis a Kentucky national guard regiment paraded on the Plaza while the Philippine scouts battalion performed. The Americans wore dusty khaki, the scouts in trim dress. The battalion’s four calisthenics sets drew wild admiration from thousands. Kentuckians tipped their hats in respect as the battalion marched off.
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Kentucky
National Guardsmen
St. Louis
Kentucky National Guard
Plaza of
Philippine Scouts
Yellow Dog saloon closed after years of crime
The Yellow Dog saloon in East St Louis was shut by Sheriff G H Thompson amid a long record of violence. Seven murders are tied to the area over two decades, including the Kane killing recently cited. A decade earlier Owen Obey of Indianapolis was killed nearby and four former Brooklyn owners were jailed for the crime.
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St. Louis
G. H. Thompson
Kane
Owen Obey
Indianapolis
Ind
Obey
Brooklyn
Knights Templar Conclave Elects Officers
The Knights Templar conclave in San Francisco on September 9 elected Grand Master Geo. M. Moulton of Illinois as head, Deputy Grand Master Henry W. Rugg of Rhode Island, Grand Generalissimo Wm. B. Melish of Ohio, and Grand Captain General Frank H. Thomas of Washington. Saratoga Springs, New York, selected as the 1907 meeting site.
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San Francisco
Geo. M. Moulton
Illinois
Henry W. Rugg
Rhode Island
Wm. B. Melish
Ohio
Frank H. Thomas
Washington
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Knighta Templar
Strube Sentenced to Life for 1908 Murder
Fred Strube was given a life term by Judge Higbee in Havana after pleading guilty to murdering Alice Henninger in Mason County. Strube confessed details of the crime, fled with his buggy to Missouri, was captured in Edina, and later admitted his guilt. The families and community expressed satisfaction with the verdict and impending transfer to the state prison.
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Pekin
Ill
Fred Strube
Higbee
Havana
Strube
Guy
Willams
Alice Tienninger
Alice Henninger
Illinois
Missouri
Edina
Macon
Wood
Shube
Mason County
Whole Town Is Wiped Out in Idaho Falls Fire
A major blaze in Idaho Falls on September 13 destroyed every block along Broadway after starting in the Butte cafe. Winds hurled the flames for seven hours, leveling many businesses while leaving residences intact. Estimated loss tops 300000 with limited insurance. firms hit include Consolidated Wagon & Machine Co 95000 Gol tman Lumber Co 40000 and O K Wilbur clothing 10000. Preparations begin to clear ruins and rebuild.
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Idaho Falls
Idaho
Almont
Butte
Broadway
Consolidated Wagon & Machine Co
Goltman Lumber Co
O. K. Wilbur
Letter Praises Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound
Mrs Elizabeth O Thompson of Lillydale New York writes of curing backache womb trouble and nervous issues after six bottles and says the compound helped her niece and others with female troubles. She asserts the medicine is best for sick women and offers five thousand dollars for proof of genuineness.
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Mrs. Pingunamw
Lydia E. Pinkham
Elizabeth O, Thompson
Lillydale
N.Y
Russia and Japan in the Russo Japanese War analysis
The London National Review analyzes why Russia cannot sustain a massive war against Japan. It compares the Siberian railway’s limits to Japan’s near base advantages, and notes financial strain and widespread disaffection in Russia versus Japanese unity and fiscal resolve. It also cites perceived corruption in Russia’s civil and military apparatus.
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South Africa
Siberian
Russia
Japan
London National Review
Postum Promises Health Through Coffee Substitute Benefits
A testimonial claims Postum improved a woman’s indigestion and heart palpitations after quitting coffee. She describes a clearer complexion and renewed vitality over two years, crediting Postum for her recovery. The ad invites readers to look for The Road to Wellville in each package.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle-Creek
Mich
Wellville
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