Doan's Kidney Pills Promote Kidney Health
A historic advertorial promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney pain backache and urinary disorders. Testimony from Mrs J M Brown of Algona Indiana claims long term relief and urges purchase at BR H Miller drug store. Sold nationwide with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole agents under the Doan's name.
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Dean
Bright
J. M. Brown
Phillins
Elm Streets
Algona
Doan
Anyane
BR. H. Miller
Price
Sir Foster-Milburn & Co
Butfalo
N. Yu
United States
Magill to Face Murder Charge in Separate Extradition Fight
Frederick H. Magill, former Clinton bank official, and his bride Faye Graham face murder charges tied to the death of Magill’s first wife. They await extradition from San Diego as attorneys prepare a hard lawsuit to return to Clinton. Public sentiment in Clinton is divided over the alleged poisoning and forged letters surrounding the case.
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Clinton, Til
Frederick H. Magill
Clinton Bank
San Diego
Cal
Faye Graham
Magill
Arthur F. Miller
Miller
Mexico
Lodge
Jones
A. Gandy
Dayton
Ohio
Mugill
Chun
Pet Magill
Lis
Elie
H. A. Cambell
de Witt County
California
Giantess McMahon Buried in Remarkable Funeral
Margaret McMahon of New Jersey, described as the largest woman, dies at her New Ark home. Her coffin required removal of window frames and 16 inches of brickwork to exit. Twelve pallbearers carried the coffin to a wagon since no hearse could hold it. She weighed nearly 500 pounds.
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New York
Margaret McMuhon
New Jersey
Newark
McMahon
Bomb explodes before American embassy in Constantinople
A bomb exploded Sunday night in front of the summer quarters of the American embassy at Yeni-Roui, a suburb of Constantinople. Four girls were slightly injured. Otherwise no damage was reported. No suspects have been identified or faced.
Attempted assassination of President Fallieres shocks Paris
Paris July 16 wholesale arson and unrest follow a failed gun attack on President Fallieres as Leon Maille is arrested after firing twice from a revolver at the president riding in a carriage along the Champs Elysees. Police say Maille is likely mentally unbalanced amid antimilitarist tensions.
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Paris
Fallieres
Leon Alaike
Ates
France
Fauleres
Lfe
Avenue Des Champs Elysees
Longchamps
Clemenceau
M. Lanes
Landau
Maille
Mallle
Harriman Dictator Figure Seen in Rail Merger Report
The Interstate Commerce Commission report portrays E. H. Harriman as nearly sole controller of western railroads and Pacific steamship lines, while noting criticized methods and rejecting radical actions. Harriman calls the document political and falsely accusing.
Fire at Chicago hotel shocks guests in smoke filled annex
July 16 Chicago reports a blaze at the south annex of Hyde Park level near Fifty first street and Lake avenue. About 250 guests mostly women and children fled as smoke filled the building. Firemen faced a difficult task to isolate the fire from the main structure. Dozens of servants and staff lost clothing and possessions, with several residents narrowly escaping in their rooms during the outbreak.
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Chicago
Fira
Hyde
Tifty-first Street
Lake Avenue
Aain
Unwritten Law frees slayers in Bowie murder trial
In La Plata Maryland on July 13 a Bowie family is acquitted of murder in the January killing of Hubert Posey. The five minute verdict followed defense arguments invoking the unwritten law. Prosecutors sought manslaughter. defense urged jury to respect the law of retribution. The crowd offered no dramatic display as judges dined during the verdict.
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la Plata
Bowie
Maryland
Mary FE. Bowie
Henry
Hubert Posey
Priscilla Bowie
Frank
Wilmer
Shiney J. Mudd
Congressman Mudd
Jacob
Dinah
Shechem
Alommey Wihner
UW Ten
My. Muntd
Absolute Malayia dominion report shocks commerce world
Washington July 15 The interstate commerce commission report shows BR Harriman controls most rail routes from the Pacific to the Midwest and Atlantic seaboard. The document criticizes Harriman methods and warns against power concentrates in the Union Pacific Southern Pacific merger debate. Harriman responds via telegraph denouncing the report as political slander.
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Washington
E. HM. Harrman
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harriman
Atlantic Seaboard
Gulf
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic and Pacific
Panama
Union
Southern Pacifics
New York
BR. KH
Warriman
Uavrinian
Antio
Raine
Nah
Southern Pacific
Omer Pail
Harrinvin Las Bees
Feudist Killed in Gary Game in Kentucky Duel
Feudist B Curt Smith, brother of the noted fund ist John Smith, was shot and killed by Sige Par ner in a duel over a car. Smith allegedly fired once before Par ner killed him. Smith was a key witness for the commonwealth against Judge James H argis and associates in the Morainy feud cases. Turner surrendered to officers here.
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Gary Game
Jackson
Curt Smith
John Smith
Sige Parner
Cara Fame
Snilts
Tirne
Smith
Commonwealth
James Hargis
Hig
Morainy
Turner
River Insurance Indoctrination on a Bluff
A St Louis Post Dispatch tale recalls a New Madrid man who refused to insure until fate, legend, and repeated near deaths moved him. After a landslide shifted his shack from a river bluff, he greeted the agent at the gangplank and agreed to insure both himself and his dwelling.
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New Madrid
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Color and Matrimony Mix At Seaside Honeymoon
A light spoof from Stray Stories about a newlywed couple on a seaside honeymoon where the wife asks her husband to wear his red necktie to dinner after learning the menu includes radishes tomatoes strawberries and claret. The playful exchange highlights domestic harmony and comic restraint as the couple shares a merry, affectionate moment.
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John
Iave
High Class Reporting in a Tonopah Prize Fight
In a New Year’s bout at Tonopah Nevada an exchange unfolds with a reporter narrating a brutal, slang filled sequence. The commentary mocks literary pretension as Herman’s actions include stabbing the Dingo and missing a swing toward the hutter’s pantry amid a chaotic fight.
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London
Rex Beach
Tonopah
Nevada
Herman
Dahomey
Gans
How Many Children Do You Have A Servant Case
A prospective employer pressures a servant girl as to children in the home. After five questions with cautious calm, the man reveals a coercive plan. He threatens to eject the children, divorce his wife, and force the girl to join him, signaling a violent intent.
The World His Oystap and the Hovelstaf Review
A garbled review fragment speaks of The World His Oystap and The Hovelstaf with mentions of MVE and following work. It references Power, Weeklies, WMisuzines, and artistic talent. The text hints at a novelistic mood and atmospheric elements in a critical context.
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Hyman Buty Moz
Ag & Fillap
Alion
Fragmented OCR: scattered words on sports names
A garbled OCR fragment mentions teams and names in a jumble. It references Jags and Garry Hoovaked along with ambiguous phrases. No clear events or outcomes are discernible from the text provided.
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Angy
Unclear Social Note Sparks Neighborhood Curiosity
A fragmentary social item hints at neighbors discussing bedouin etiquette and new surroundings. The text is garbled, but suggests cordial contact and questions about adapting in a new neighborhood, with no definite events or dates available.
Dr Shoop Catarrh Remedy Trial Notice
Trial offer for Dr Shoop Catarrh Remedy claims to clear nasal and throat catarrh with ingredients like eucalyptus thymol and oil. Printed by Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin promises a free test and lists price 50 cents with availability from all dealers.
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Shoop
Foley's Honey and Tar Cure for Consumption Warns Danger
An old advertisement warns that consumption devastates many and urges avoiding unknown preparations. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe remedy, claiming to prevent consumption and alleviate coughs and colds. The tone reflects period health quackery and reliance on brand naming.
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Foley
BE. Conner & Ca
Memorable Day Sparked by King’s New Pillg Purifier
A sensational ad copy claims a day to remember featuring Dr King’s New Pillg, a painless purifier promising headache relief bile clearance and bowel benefits, sold at R W Millers drug store.
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Opr
Dr. King
R. W. Miller
Dr Shoop’s Magic Cure for Piles Advertised
An advert purports a guaranteed remedy for piles by Dr Shoop with bold claims of instant relief and a miracle cure. The copy promises a painless, certain action and touts availability from dealers, presenting an old time patent medicine style pitch.
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Dr. Shoop
Witt's Carbalized Witch Razal Salve claims healing powers
An old time house remedy markets Witt's Carbalized Witch Razal Salve for burns cuts scratches bruises bites and sore feet. It is advertised as unequalled with six for piles and warns buyers to beware of imitations sold by B. B. Cannar & Qu.
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Witt
Gat Witc's
B. B. Cannar & Qu
Burdock Bland Bitters Aid Digestive Woes
Fragmentary note claims indigestion and loss of appetite were treated with Burdock Bland Bitters sold by Walker in Sunbury. Not enough detail to confirm date or outcome.
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Burdock Bland Bitters
Walker, Sunbury
Stimulation Without Irritation Promoted by Syrup
An ad notes a laxative product marketed to stimulate without irritation. Cleary and Co. advertises Mrult Syrup as the answer for gentle stimulation without discomfort.
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Id. B. Conner & Co
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