Clergyman's Son Testimonial for Tuberculosis Cure
A testimonial from AME GIA NEW YORK dated July 9 1908 reports recovery from la grippe progressing to tuberculosis after using Eckman s Alterative. The writer details night sweats weight loss and weakness improving after taking the remedy and credits it with restoring appetite and health. The notice lists McElhinney Drug Co and North Side Pharmacy in Washington as distributors and invites inquiry to Eckman Lab for evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riekman
Amegia
N. Y
Rochester
Eekmen
Cowles
Eekman
Washington
McElhinney Drug Co
North Side Pharmacy
Eckman
Phila
Caloric cookers promoted by Rothschilds at The Fair
Local notes promote Caloric cookers sold only by Rothschilds and mention the Fair with Better bargains on hammocks and parasols. Short items list visits to Des Moines for political conventions and show various residents traveling to nearby towns for shopping, visits, and family events.
Daddy's Bedtime The Boy and Rover Face Bear
A boy's daily walk to school with his Uncle Ned and their Newfoundland Rover ends in tragedy and relief when a neighbor's accusation of a sheep killing triggers a family hunt. Rover battles a bear and saves the day, proving the dog's loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned
Rover
Mr. Brainstone
Begin
Dolliver Permanent Chairman Declared In Des Moines Caucus
Special to Evening Journal reports the Republicans at the Des Moines state convention selected a permanent chairman after a spirited vote. The outcome centers on party leadership and procedural steps as delegates finalize their leadership slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Birney
Des Moines
J. L. Brookhart
W. J. Hamilton
Carrie
Burlington
Loveland
Colo
Omaha
Weer Pottery Gowns Show Indian Garb From Clay Piece
A fragmentary report describes Indian figures portrayed in attire made from pottery shards. The event highlights indigenous craft and fashion using simple clay materials.
Cure for Warts and Corns by Carbon Dioxide Snow
A Mexico style medical note cites the American Journal of Surgery on removing warts and corns with carbon dioxide snow via a leather pouch and gas pulse. The method forms a pencil shaped applicator, applies 20 to 50 seconds, excises vesicles, and dresses the raw surface with bland powder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Journal of Surgery
Wu Ting Fang Named Adviser to Chinese Foreign Office
Pekin August 3 Wu Ting Fang former Chinese minister to the United States has been designated to a new post as adviser to the Chinese foreign office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wu Ting Fang
Pekin
United States
Foreign Office
The Real Need in Negro Households
A northern news column recounts a scene in a justice of the peace office where a Black woman asserts dominance in her family. When asked if she would call police after a beating, she smiles and says she would not, but would call the undertaker instead.
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Jedge
Flexibility of English and French as languages
The London Chronicle notes claims that English is the most expressive and musical language per Swinburne and Richard Jefferies. It argues French ranks next for clarity and rhythm due to vowels. It cites Dollinger that German is not a language, but speakers understand each other, countering Westley’s bagpipe metaphor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Jefferies
Swinburne
Westley
Dollinger
London Chronicle
Lightning Predictor Fails in Rural Sideshow
An old farmer recalls a lightning calculator act in a sideshow called the thunderstar. He notes the performer chuckled at his question about directing lightning, labeling the act a big fake in a rural display.
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Bowmais
ROYAL
Lsc
Nick Jlicy
Joe
BIG Market
R. Stuart & Son
Rothschild's
W. Roberts
Aberdeen
Rothschild’s
Opera House
Frank Walker
Myrtle Walther
Davenport
Dr. Tom Downing
Bertha Brown
Keota
City
Lou Handy
Grinnell
Keokuk
Lurana Rownd
H. F. Samson
Frank Sproull
West Chester
D. C. Kilgore
Grover Booth
Havre
Gladden Mast
Crawfordsville
Sol Rich & Co
C. B. Dixon
Will Cox
Will
Buick
John M. Wright
Robert Bennett
J. A. Hillhouse
Jonnie
M. Hluston
Wyman
W. Co. Huston
Myrtle Carter
J. N. Carter
Ares
J. H. Orris
Oxford Junction
Edith Chilcote
Wapello
C. C. Weldin
Edith Weldin
Chilcote
J. ©. Smith
G. W. Hay
Jean
Esther
Mrs. Hay
J. K. Dunn
Joe Link
Ella
Nellie
Arnold
West Point
Iowa
William Nelson
Lee McAvoy
Joseph DeLong
J. W. Kirkpatrick
William
Dubuque
Ainsworth Yesterdaly
J. E. Adams
Rothschilds
A. N. Strain
George Haffner
Sigourney
Lydia E. Pinkham
H. Taylor
Delta
Journal Office
Marvin Dawson
Harve Busby
Trenton
Senator Cummins
Mary Rohrer
Mrs
Jane Hunter
Harriett Keck
Brighton
The
Publican State Convention
Will Jacobs
Clarence
W. L. Smith
Magentine
Charles McDowell
C. Hi. Swearingen
W. A. Dolman
Winfield
Merle Samson
Birmingham
Dr. W. DB. Samson
Cheeap
W. M. Walker
Keosauqua
George
M. Curtis
Clinton
BR. B. Hasner
James A. Smith
Osage
Fairfield
Butler
Leverich
Frank George
Jess George
Cotter
Tallman
Carlin
Thompson
Baird
Davis
Henry Steck
Earl Hout
K. F. Rogers
Mt. Pleasant
N. W. Baird
Belfontaine
Ohio
J. H. Baird
Columbus City
PD. Paul
Anamosa
H. L. Water
Dodge
Spirit Lake
Chautauqua Park
Committee On
H. M. Stewart
Columbus Junction
Mona Stapp
Ruth Knapp
Waterloo
Dr. D. 5
Tiffany
Ernie Norton
J. J. Benda
Town
Town City
Benda
Therce
J. D .Richardson
P. W. Richardson
Kansas City
Tour Whelpley
E McWilliams
Valley Junction
H. S. Busby
Mt. Union
Charles Gray
Lloyd
Olds
P. R. Miller
Helen Duke
Abingdon
Daddy
Dolliver
Evening Journal
Manent
Republi
Chos
J.A. Work & CO
DR. Thomas
Tem Bruilding
F. T. Frazier
Sonvess
Fairfield, Iowa
McElhinney
NicElhinney Drug Co
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