Dean's Kidney Pills Promised Cure For Kidney Trouble
An old advertisement claims kidney ailments cause backache dizziness and urinary issues and promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as the remedy. A testimonial from Mrs N. El Graver of Villisca Iowa credits the product with curing years of kidney trouble and swelling. The ad urges purchase at 50 cents a box from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Dean
Mra N. EL Graver
Yvillisca
Foxa
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Cure for eczema and a pie love brief mix
A testimonial extols Cuticura for eczema relief after ten months of intense itching and failed medical care. The writer credits four to five applications of Cuticura Ointment with complete cure after using two complete sets, noting the sender Miss Barbara Kral of Highlandtown Maryland dated January 9 1908.
The Journal of a Neglected Baby Stuns Mr Jones
A mischievous infant describes a scene in a drawing room where a bashful gentleman named Mr Jones is coaxed to cradle the baby. The child flirts with humor by feigning innocence, provoking laughter and embarrassed reactions from guests as the infant brutalizes the scene with playful but cheeky antics.
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Cross
Mr. Jones
Nurse
What Is a Picture and the Two Sides of Taste
The excerpt argues art appreciation creates a microcosm of beautiful thought. It sees appreciation as more psychological than intellectual, with two sides classical and romantic affecting judgment and emotion.
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Los Angeles Express
Rich Armenian Merchant Gifts Imperial Silk Rug to White House
A New York based Armenian merchant presented a priceless imperial silk rug to the White House in Washington. The jeweled screen rug, valued over £10,000, is adorned with pearls turquoises rubies and other precious stones, intended to decorate the president’s parlor per London Tit Bits.
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White House
Washington
New York
London
Practical Forestry in Iowa Schools Expands Plant Studies
In Potta wat tame County Iowa, practical forestry instruction grows with 40 specimen charts on heavy cardboard and folders for reports. Many schools exceed 40 specimens, some up to 60, and plan to extend into seeds and leaves next fall. Arbor Day activities enlivened classrooms as teachers report strong student observation, engagement, and community support for nature study across the county.
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Iowa
Pottawattamle
Washington
United States
Pottawattamle County
W. N. Clifford
Council Bluffs
Forestry Bureau
R. Jackson
Lewis Township
J. M. Tannehill
Margaret Fisher
Potta
Wattainie County
Jackson
Countty
Millionaire Admitted to the Iowa Bar
Harry L. Polk of Des Moines, a top executive of Interurban Lines and major stockholder in Des Moines city lines, was admitted to the bar at the Town supreme court session. He faced the bar exam with many applicants without financial favors, following his father’s example.
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Supreme Court
Harry L. Polk
Des Moines
Polk
Colfax
Perry
Six Years as Head at Iowa State College
Dr. Albert B. Storms marked six years as president of Iowa State College on July 3. Elected in 1903, he gave the welcome address at the semicentennial celebration.
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Albert B. Storms
Iowa State College
Chilean Industrial Schools Support 16 Institutions
Chilean authorities fund sixteen industrial schools across the country supporting about 4 300 people. The program aims to provide vocational training and employment for youths and workers, reinforcing social welfare efforts amid regional development plans.
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Chile
Magazine Suspends As Sam Small Leaves Waterloo
Sam Small a temperance lecturer and former Castle West editor has absented himself from Waterloo after the publication’s financial backers suspended the magazine. Readers await the July issue and fear the title may vanish. Small set up a western engaging effort last year, backed financially by Waterloo businessmen and W P Spash of Texas.
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Sam Small
Castle West
Waterloo
Small
Des Moines
West
W. P. Spash
Texas
Easternner Brinsmade Seizes Chance for a Special Train
Charles J. Brinsmade a New York capitalist traveling to Wyoming on a land deal was deserted in Creston Iowa. A special train was chartered to catch him and he rode into Lincoln Nebraska where No 9 overtook the other train. Brinsmade finished his diner before realizing the situation then produced a roll of bills and paid $350 to ride a special.
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Charles J. Brinsmade
New York
Wyoming
Creston
Lincoln
Neb
Mr. Brinsmade
Padrone System Probe in Des Moines After Cruelty Arrest
After humane officers arrested Steve Patin known as King of the Greeks in Des Moines for cruelty to young bootblacks, reports indicate a U S government inquiry will launch an immediate investigation to determine if a padrone system exists in the city.
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Steve Patin
Des Moines
United States
London population report shows 4795757 residents
The World's Most Populous City, London, is listed with a municipal population of 4,795,757. The figure highlights London as a leading global urban center with dense population and extensive metropolitan footprint.
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London
New Head of Iowa's Elks Named Maxwell of Marshalltown
Lloyd R. Maxwell of Marshalltown becomes the new grand leader of Iowa Elks. He works as a traveling representative for a carriage company and serves as president of the state golf association while pursuing active sports interests.
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Iowa
ELKS
Lloyd R. Maxwell
Marshalltown
Order of Elks
Mie State Golf Association
One Large Iowa Hog Weighs 1100 Pounds in Clayton County
The state’s largest Poland China boar, owned by L Einsenberger of Clayton County, weighs about 1100 pounds. Hunsberger notes alarming degeneracy in the breed and aims to restore size by breeding. The hog, bred by Peter Mouw of Orange City, is claimed to be the largest Poland China at the St Louis fair.
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Towt
Leinsberger
Clayton County
Mgr Hunsberger
Peter Mouw
Orange City
Nal
St. Louis
Submarine Mining Plan Pledge By Russian Admiralty
Following the example set by Gar yMlaiy the Russian admiralty intends to devote far more attention to submarine mining. Mining transports will be ordered from the three leading Russian shipbuilding yards.
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GaryMlaiy
Lydia Ham's Vegetable Compound Promises Cure for Women
A vintage advertisement trumpets Lydia Ham's Vegetable Compound as a universal female remedy. It claims to cure displacements inflamation ulceration fibroid tumors irregularities periodic pains back pain fatigue indigestion and nervous prostration after other methods failed. It urges readers to write to Mrs Pinkham in Massachusetts for a featured testimonial based on thousands of recoveries.
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Lansdowne Bt
Baltimore
Lydia
Ham
A Case for Sympathy from Lippincott’s Magazine
Two matrons from a city club recall their matrimonial misadventures and discuss exes and second marriages. The quips reveal social gossip as they ponder honesty and regret from a light hearted anecdote.
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Hattie
Tom
Lippcott's
Innovation Bell a Wedding Debate At Tropical Church
Bella confirms a wedding at a tropical church amid debate over the ceremony. The event's details reflect contrasting views within the community about tradition and modern influences.
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Bella
Postum Coffee Alternative Testimonial Advertisement
A 10 day home test suggests switching from coffee to Postum to determine if coffee causes stomach trouble headaches and nervous symptoms. The testimonial quotes a woman who reports relief after replacing coffee, claiming heart and nerves improve, energy returns, and she remains well while avoiding coffee. The piece urges reading The Wellville book and considering Postum.
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