Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Promoted as Universal Remedy
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and related remedies for digestion catarrh and chronic coughs. It vows full disclosure of ingredients on bottles and claims nature based formulas from American medicinal roots. The text urges concurrent use of Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy for nasal cleansing and notes limited effectiveness for acute coughs or advanced consumption.
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Dr. Pierce
Nature
Pierce
Sage
How to Become a Gilliard Player and Art Debate
IT recommends training with a single ball to develop touch and strength by repeatedly sending it up the table and stopping at a fixed spot. Move the stop to test variations in touch, then continue with new placements. R. W. Stevenson in C. B. Fry's London Magazine. She You say you are devoted to art. What is the particular art that you love best He-Thon art.
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R. W. Stevenson
C. B. Fry
London
Schmitz Denies Resignation and Bribe Charges
San Francisco May 18 Mayor Schmitz declares to The Evening Post that he has not resigned or handed over power to any person or committee. He denies paying or receiving bribe money linked to Ruef, calling such claims malicious lies. Ruef’s grand jury examination continues as speculation about testimony remains hearsay.
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San Francisco
The
Evening Post
Schmitz
Eugene E. Schmitz
Ruef
Callound
Tirey Ford
Thornwell Mullally
United Railroads Company
Ruvef
Tie
Betrayed by an Anonymus in Litchfield Case
Five men Taylor Phipps Byron Davis Wm. Sharp Oren Allen Cullen Allen were arrested on a warrant by John Nane alleging murder of his daughter by operation. Denied bail they await preliminary examination after doctors cited a heart blood clot as cause of death. An anonymous letter prompted State's Attorney Hill to summon a physician from St Louis for an exhumation and arrest.
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Litchfield
Til
Taylor Phipps
Byron D. Davis
Wm. Sharp
Oren KK. Allen
Cullen Allen
John Nane
Hill
St. Louis
Old bachelors joke quoted by Philadelphia Press
A witty quip from the Philadelphia Press features a exchange about knowledge of women. The remark turns on the idea that experience as old bachelors implies insight.
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Philadelphia Press
PERT PARAGRAPHS
A collection of quips on religion luck wealth happiness and parenting with witty observations. The notes touch on self reliance heiresses manners and social commentary offering humorous reflections rather than a single narrative.
John Smith, His Day and Exposition at Jamestown
The piece extols a figure named John Smith as a celebrated hero of directories and a key founder of the United States. It recalls a Jamestown landing and suggests his lasting impact, inviting readers to reflect on his lasting fame and influence.
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John Smith
Jamestown
United States
Do you know the nature of an oath
Dialogue hints at a coastal or canal boat heritage as a character recalls a father who served as first mate on a canal boat. The exchange suggests themes of duty, lineage, and repetition of maritime professions across generations.
Conversation Snippet on Compliments and Judgment
A dialogue piece shows a speaker remarking on a man of rare good judgment and another noting they never noticed such traits. The exchange pivots on subtle praise and self-perception. It highlights social perception and bias in everyday interactions.
Dialog about a missing dog and uncertain identification
A character asks if the dog is seen nearby. Another replies that many dogs have passed and mocks the idea of a dog resembling the speaker, highlighting ambiguity and humor in the encounter.
Fishing Weather and the Call to Bass Fishing
A poem describes reluctance to travel and the lure of fishing in fine weather. The speaker resolves to go fishing for bass despite balking and poor motivation, seeking a mess of bass as the day draws them outdoors.
Just Like a Man
A brief dialogue contrasts a man’s claim that his first duty is to please himself with the same answer about his wife. The exchange hints at gender roles and marital expectations in a concise, wry aside.
The Bills Are Just the Same Opinion Fragment
An archival fragment quotes a man musing on gender roles and love, contrasting male indifference with a woman’s worry over affection. The text probes marital dynamics and emotional focus in a terse dialogue style.
Weather Affects The Bees In Warrick County
Boonville Indiana May 18 Bees swarm hospitals stores to access honey as field supply runs scarce. Screen doors guard entrances while managers keep fires low to curb bee activity at night. Bees revive in sun after dawn gathering in pans. Officials cite unprecedented honey pollen shortage due to freezing weather and few blossoms.
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Boonville
Ind
Warrick County
Paris Japanese Franco alliance rumor with secret war pledges
Paris corre spondent claims a Franco Japanese agreement may include secret terms for a European war. It allegedly would bind Japan to deploy 300000 troops for France while Britain would land 100000 to 150000. Britain and France would guarantee Japanese territory and back several loans. Diplomatic circles doubt these claims.
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St. Petersburg
Paris
The
Russ
Japan
France
Great Britain
Mrs Mizner Secures Interlocutory Divorce
New York May 18 Justice Dowling in the supreme court granted an interlocutory decree of divorce to Mary Adelaide Mizner from Wilson Mizner. The referee's report is sealed and the decree notes adultery as the reason.
Weather forecast for Illinois Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Iowa
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with likely showers and cooler conditions across Illinois Indiana Michigan Wisconsin and Iowa. Winds vary and shift to northerly in some areas with cooler air moving in from the east and south portions of Iowa.
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Illinois
Indiana
Tower Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Fuair
Chicago Markets Mixed as Wheat and Hogs Lead Day
Chicago May 17 quotes show wheat markets volatile with May and July contracts near 95 to 102 dollars and oats and corn also fluctuating. Hogs and cattle receipts shift by market. hogs range 6.50 to 6.75 for various grades while cattle and sheep prices vary across native steers yearlings heifers cows calves and lambs. East Buffalo quotes list hogs 6.75 heavy, lambs 8.00 to 8.15, yearlings 7.00 to 7.15, with calves and sheep prices noted.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Kansas
Indian Territory
Nebraskan
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Improvement in Trade From Seasonal Weather and Prices
New York May 18 R G Dun weekly review notes improved retail trade with seasonable weather and prompt payments as spring merchandise arrives. Wheat and farm prices rise on crop damage but volatility keeps gains speculative. Wholesale fall goods brisk except in heavily damaged crop areas. pig iron output struggles to keep pace with demand. Rail business strong, with mills operating to end of 1908.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Cos Weekly Review of Trade
SURE TO WIN NEXT TIME
Boston May 18 Commander Robert E Peary outlines changes for his next bid to reach the north pole in an interview. He plans to push west along the North Grant Land coast and keep windward to offset east drift, prevent party separation, and perfect a relay system to reload supplies and press toward the pole. Eskimos and dogs will accompany the party as before, and Peary insists he will win.
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Boston
Robert E. Peary
North Pole
Grant Land
Stephenson Elected U S Senator Nominee in Wisconsin Caucus
Madison May 18 Isaac Stephenson of Marinette was nominated by the Republican caucus to succeed John Spooner. The joint assembly ratified the nomination with Stephenson receiving all Republican votes. State Senator Bird and Senator Rummel received Democratic and Social Democrat honors respectively. Stephenson supports La Follette policies and will serve the unexpired Spooner term to March 4 1909.
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Madison
Wis
Ecaucus
Issac Stephenson
Marinette
United States
John
Spooner
Stephenson
George W. Bird
Jacob Rummel
la Follette
Act of Kindness Rewarded on Western Land Heir
Wilbur L. Rutledge of .u Neck Island Newfoundland is named heir to a Colorado land tract valued at $35 000 left by H Pain a former cowboy. The painter once housed Paul and a companion for two weeks when they were both short of funds and ill.
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U Neck Island
Wilbur L. Rutledge
Colorado
H. Pain
Rutledge
Paul
Restoration of Pension Sought by Thomas Tembroeck Roberts
Decatur Illinois May 18 Thomas Tembroeck Roberts a wealthy local businessman asks restoration of his Civil War pension dating to 1880 when he stopped drawing due to a gunshot in the arm. Roberts serves as secretary treasurer of the Decatur Coffin Company and is a major landowner.
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Decatur
Thomas Tembroeck Roberts
Roberts
Decatur Coffin Company
Alleged State Blower Captured After Grocery Store Burglary
In LaCrosse Wisconsin May 18 a safe in the Vollmar & Jost grocery store was blown open and contents stolen. After hours of pursuit police nabbed a suspect believed to head the gang. The man gave the name Glen Menzemer, a recent Wisconsin penitentiary parolee.
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LaCrosse
Wis
Vollmar & Jost
Glen Menzemer
Wisconsin
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