Floods and fires cause multi city losses and injuries
The report lists floods and a major fire in Augusta California causing millions in losses. A West Philadelphia carpet plant fire injures firemen and destroys $100000 in property. A Canton Ohio pastor commits suicide. An Oklahoma man kills his son in law over a family feud. A coal mine accident near Wilkes-Barre leaves two dead and five injured.
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Augusta
Panama
Canal Commission
Roosevelt
Transmississippi Congress
San Francisco
International Narvester Company of
Chicago
Rt Is
Overbrook Carpet Company
West Philadelpia
Mark A Wilkins
Oakland
Cal
Vernie Carmin
Leeds
Waukegan
Chiicago
Watson
Elijah Crabtree
Alison
Okla Crabtree
Canadian Pacific Railroad
I D Milligan
First Presbyterian Church
Canton
Ohio
Warrior
Havemey Coal Company
Wilkeshalfie
Pra
Aunt Mandy’s Matrimonial Rebounds in Old Tale
An elderly colored woman named Aunt Mandy repeats stories of losing husbands and marrying new ones. A patron consoles her after a death and learns Mandy has remarried, claiming her new spouse is as good as or better than the last.
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Mandy
Aunt Mandy
Which Editor Do You Seek From The Office?
A playful exchange as a visitor asks to see the editor while an office boy questions the visitor's status, highlighting newsroom hierarchy and curiosity in a bustling office setting.
Cape Cod Fog Story From Down Ester
A Philadelphia Public Ledger reader recounts fog on Cape Cod that trapped a cow. The farmer followed the animal through a fog tunnel formed by packed mist, freeing the cow before she suffocated. He invites visitors to see the cow upon request.
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Cape Cod
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Too Much Afraid of Dirt Opinion Piece Reflects on Hygiene
A Washington Herald opinion column argues that society is too fearfully hygienic and overly anxious about dirt. It contends cleanliness should center on placing matter in the right location rather than avoiding contact with nature.
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Washington Herald
Georgia Bill Targets Wheedling Women in Matrimonial Contracts
A Georgia legislature bill would void marriage contracts obtained by a woman wheedling a man with cosmetics, artificial hair, corsets, or similar devices. The piece notes the apparent need to limit such tactics and jokes that men deserve a ten mile start.
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Georgia
Postum Endorsement From Indian Reader
An Indian woman describes improved health after switching from coffee to Postum. She credits Postum with eliminating torpid liver headaches and gallbladder discomfort, noting Postum tastes better and stays consistent while coffee changes with blends. The letter ends with a citation of The Road to Wellville and a Postum company tag.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Phys
Mrs Mary H Rouse Credits Kidney Pills For Cure
Mrs Mary H Rouse of Cambridge New York recalls a fall five years earlier that damaged her kidneys and caused back and hip pain plus weak health. After using Deans Kidney Pills she found quick relief and eventual full recovery and now enjoys excellent health. Sold by all dealers 60 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Mary
H. Rouse
Cambridge
N. Y
Dean
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo, N
Aunt Sally Recalled By Gloucester Artist
Mrs Rhoda Holmes Nichols recalls Aunt Sally an old woman who lives on Gloucester outskirts and is often sketched by her students. The elderly resident leans on a stick and laments worsening rheumatism saying she cant sit or lie down comfortably.
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Sally
Cure for Eczema in Three Daughters Initiated by Cuticura
Mme Napoleon Duceppe of Montreal recalls how her three daughters suffered eczema with itching eruptions on the backs of their heads. After using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment four to five times, the children were entirely cured. A plump baby with skin folds on the neck also improved after washing with Cuticura Soap and applying the ointment. the next morning the trouble disappeared. May 21, 1907.
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Mme
Napoleon Duceppe
Duluth &T
Montreal
Que
Precise Question on When to Propose in Monthly Timing
Dialog shows Miss Sentimental asking Milton to confirm the timing of a marriage proposal. Mr Manyack queries whether the present month or the previous one is intended for the engagement.
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Miss Sentimental
Milton
Mr. Manyack
Tea money policy disputed over grocer returns
A fragmented note questions why refunds are not universal with every purchase arguing the grocer should refund if the product, here marked as Schilling tea, fails to satisfy. The writer suggests paying the grocer instead of taking money back.
Forestry timber tests in Idaho bridge stringers study
University of Idaho and the United States forest service collaborate to test timber growing in Idaho. The program will assess suitability for bridge stringers railroad ties and paving blocks.
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University of Idaho
United States Forest Service
Idaho
Farming Output a Record High in United States Progress Report
Progress reports claim crop values this year reached 8 billion dollars in the United States. The figure nearly equals nine times the nation’s interest bearing debt and exceeds enough to purchase all the country’s railroads.
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United States
Absent minded pilot praised by aero club head
Charles Cooey president of the American Federation of Aero Clubs calls an aero nautical pilot forgetful. He cites the man’s past as a railroad conductor noting a passenger once poked his finger to collect a ticket, and the conductor damaged the finger unaware.
Toledo Firm Oath Over Catarrh Cure Ad
Frank Jo Chfsfy a senior partner of F o Jo fMENFY & Co swears to the firm’s payment of one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gliason signs on December 6, 1836. Hall Catarrh Cure is taken internally and advertised by FJ Chiengy & Co Toledo.
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Toledo
Lucas County
Frank Jo Chfsfy
Fo Jo Fmenfy & Co
FJ Chiengy & CO
Appreciation Letters From Parents to Teachers
A parent describes taking time to write personal letters to teachers after monthly school reports. She thanks teachers for surprising discoveries and offers help when reports are unsatisfactory, noting teachers’ appreciation is mutual.
When the Little Man Scored
A meek man with a large pasteboard box climbs aboard a moving car and bumps a sleepy passenger. The passenger grumbles, and the box renter asks if the car is a freight car or cattle car as they navigate a curve. The exchange highlights a humorous clash between the two travelers.
Mitch Ell Eye Salve Gains Regionwide Fame in 1849
The eye salve named Mitchell’s Lye Salve is touted as a blessing to humanity after centuries of suffering from eye afflictions. The advert claims it reaches both human and animal eyes and is sold nationwide at 26e.
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Mitchell
All Up and the Mouse in a Teasing Tale
A fragment from a Houston Post item blends a girl and her caller with a boy’s interruption as they confront a mischievous mouse. The scene shifts to a humorous comparison of suitors bearing candy gifts, contrasting a pound box with a two pound box and a lighthearted social moment.
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Houston Post
Woman Known by the Acquaintances She Cuts
A brief saying notes how a person's circle reflects character, suggesting that the company a woman keeps reveals her traits and choices. It highlights social influence and personal discernment in forming relationships.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promoted by Patient Letter
A Denver woman, Mrs A Grigory, praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after recovery from years of female health issues following a doctor's advice and a friend's suggestion. The letter extols the product as a standard remedy for displacements, inflammation, irregularities, backache, and nervous symptoms, and invites others to write for advice.
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Lydia KW. Pinkham
A. Grigory
Lawrences St
Denver
Col
Mia Pinkham
Lydia DL
Pinkham
Lydia LC
Sich Woner
Lydia E. Pinkham
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I. R Easley
Rock Island Railroad
Kate Howard
Springville
National Enameling and Stamping Company
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Chelsea
Mass
Margaret Daly Vokes
Comedienne
Lynnfield
Harry Vokes
Ward & Vokes Company
Daly
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
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Marronly
Gore
Miss J Rosenbloom
Eva
Baltimore
S J. Rosenbloom
Windber
Camden
N. J
Wave
Okie
State Department
David E. Thompson
Mexico
Virdivostok
C Karlson
Bennett
Seattle
Harry K Thaw
John Henry Briggs
Attica
Schilling
Ouch
Beal
Frank J Culney Beorn
W Glioason
Uae
Atlen
A & Ulmsted
Guarats
Carters
Nuleiver
Towers Fish Brand
Carmen
INE
FAT Fm
A Stowe CO
Boston
USA
Tower Camadman CO Litter Torino Carl
Butch Boy
A.N. Kellogg Newspaper CO
Adame St
Parkers
Howard E. Burtor
Saemisto
Yanide
Moon
Metro
Yeerk Solic Leas Villa
Goto
Thomason
Salt Lake City
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