Golden Medical Discovery Promoted by Dr Pierce
A historical advertorial explains the Golden Medical Discovery by Dr. Pierce of Buffalo using glycerine extracted from native roots like Golden Seal. It touts cures for weak stomach indigestion biliousness and liver complaints and claims endorsements from medical texts. The piece notes caveats about limited miracles and that it cannot cure advanced consumption.
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Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Notable Women and Local Life Reflections Across States
The column lists diverse women including Mrs. Hattie Parker Quimby a long-term Hooksett shut-in who received 11,800 calls in seven years, Mrs. Russell Sage the top New York taxpayer with a 7,258,000 property assessment, and Mrs. Lucy Allen of Waterford a centenarian spinner and knitter. It also notes Mrs. Emma Reba Bailey an Alabama-born supreme court attorney, Miss Mary Lodge McKee a celebrated White House figure, and a divorce case involving Mrs. Lottie Bryant in St. Louis.
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Hattie Parker Quimby
Hook Agit. N. H
Russell Sage
New York
Moseley
District of Columbia
Lottie Bryant
St. Louis
Kentucky
White House
Mary Lodge McKee
Washington
Electric Sparks and Telecommunication Advances in 1900s Milwaukee
Milwaukee hosts the world’s largest electrical appliance plant while Pacific coast wireless telegraphy reaches Sitka over 1905 miles from Point Loma. Concrete telegraph poles prove cheapest long term with near limitless life, and hollow designs reduce weight while maintaining strength.
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Milwaukee
Point Loma
Sitka
Pacifc
Ivory eagle carved by two generations of Japanese makers
Gleanings notes Ireland’s population density fell from 166 per square mile in 1801 to 137 in 1906 and continuing to decline. A large ivory eagle crafted by Japanese carvers was shown in London. Plymouth, N.H. seeks to preserve Liberty Bridge’s historic shield since 1824. Belgium considers preserving Waterloo field as deputies urge action though a railway may cut through it.
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Ireland
London
Plymouth
N. TH
Liberty Bridge
Waterloo
Rhode Island Grange opposes deer protection plan
At East Providence the Rhode Island state Grange adopted a report opposing deer protection. Worthy Master Frank E. Marchant of West Kingston said deer are ruining young orchards and gardens, while state lines note Michigan’s grindstone production and Pennsylvania’s mine inspectors compared to Great Britain.
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Michigan
Pennsylvania
England
Scotland
Wales
Rhode Island
East Providence
Frank E. Marchant
West Kingston
Polish marriage rule requires bridal trousseau and attire for guests
In Poland a girl cannot marry unless she has made her own trousseau and the garments for the friends who will accompany the bridegroom to the altar, reflecting a traditional準family rite.
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Poland
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman and the "C-B" Nickname
A brief biographical sketch praises Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman ex prime minister, noting his popularity and the affection of friends and foes alike for the nickname "C-B." It contrasts his esteem with the opposition's treatment and describes his habit of reading prewritten speeches at the table, a practice sparking taunts from rivals.
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Henry W. Lucy
Toby M. P
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
London
Hogland
House of Representatives
Joe
Lulmerston
Louse of Commons
Bin
Treasury Bench
Mr. Balfour
Mr. Chamberlain
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Promoted for Women
A long running advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a universal remedy for feminine illnesses. It claims decades of use, relief from backache, headaches, nervousness and menstrual irregularities, and recommends avoiding substitutes.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
C B Campbell-Bannerman and the rise of a Liberal ministry
The passage traces Campbell-Bannerman's leadership rise within the Liberal party, the opposition's difficulties under him, and the bold decision to appoint a ministry that would push social reforms. It notes key figures like Lloyd George and the shift from opposition to governing.
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House of Lords
House of Commons
C-B
Liberal Party
Mr. Lloyd-George
Balfour
Chamberlain
Henry Campbell-Bannerman Remembered In Tributes From New York Tribune
The New York Tribune recalls Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, noting his rise from modest roots to an undersecretaryship and cabinet roles. It highlights his steadfast leadership during Mrs. Campbell-Bannerman’s illness, his popularity in parliament, and the eventual death of his wife and his own passing after a long public service career.
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Treasury
John Burns
Trafalgar Square
House of Commons
Lloyd-George
Board of Trade
Local Government Board
House of Lords
Assembly
C-B
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
New York Tribune
New Fad For Umbrella Handles
Fashionable circles embrace umbrella and parasol handles carved to resemble pets. Bulldogs dominate, with jewelers offering exact likenesses in ivory or bone. Cats horses and even parrots and canaries are carved, but dogs remain most popular.
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Canaries
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California
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Asquith
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Gladstone
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Fort Madison
Iowa
Chas. H. Keck
Carl M. Keck
Frank K. One
Citizens National Bank
Shaw, Jenkins & Co
Wm. H. Jenkins & Co
State Bank of Iowa
Fiest Nationa
First National Bank
Citizens National Ban
Dr. D. Arthaud
Kirksville
Dr. W. M. Terry
West Washington Stree
Washington, Iowa
Ray H. Dean Bye
Cock & Sherman
Howard J. Ross
Nicolas Harmon
North Side Square
Austin
Sutherland
R.R.G
D. F. Macon
Neer
Casey’s
Hotel Colenso
R. R
Ick Island
Vaastly
Sun Westward
Washington Branch
St. P
Chicago
Central
Brighton
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Kanss City
Peoria
Daeon City Mail
Cwin Cities Limited
Peoria Express
Peoria Limited
Moynes
Vogimaics Pullman
Frank Rogers
Tne
Clifford Thorns
House
J. J. Kellogg
Attorney-At-Law
South Side Square
W. M. Butterfield
Jmce
Crail's
Eicher & Livingston
Charles A. Dewey
ApsearTy
Office
J. Wilson
Wilson
Lewyers
W. M. Keeley
E. D. Morrison
P. J. Manley
J. B. Crail
BANKS
Citizens Savings Bank
Omas
H. Keon
I. M. Sproull
Washington County
Farmers & Merchants
State Bank
Was. Ogagbmach
D. A. McLaverin
A Warts
Ann't Onenter Wedon
E.C. Rupp
Ocsians
Munn & Co
Scientific American
D. G. Knottnerus
Billiard
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