Detroit Attorney Demonstrates 35 Day Water Fast Health Claim
Judson M. Perry a Detroit attorney and Perry's Victory Machine official finished a 35 day fast weighing 95 pounds. He credits water only during the period and says the abstinence cured his catarrh and restored his voice. He plans to regain weight in a month and cautions against fasting at the same time of year.
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Detroit
Judson M. Perry
Perry’s Victory Machine Company
Perry
Hammond Building
Baseball Results From National and American Leagues
Standings show Pittsburg at 16 10 615 and Chicago 16 11 593, while Brooklyn 10 21 323 and New York 17 14 548 trail. Reports cover games in Pittsburg St Louis Cincinnati Chicago and Philadelphia with box details and pitcher pairings Wiltse Meyers Camnitz and others.
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W. L. Pet
W. L. Pet. Pitts
Chi
St L
Bos
N.Y
Brook
Pittsburg
R. Hle
York
Wiltse
Matthewson
Meyers
Phillippi
Camnitz
Webb
Ginson
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Bt. Louis
Barger
Erwin
Lush
Phelps
Cincinnati
Frock and Smith
Casper
Reunion after forty years brings Orson and wife together
After a forty year separation caused by a brief marital quarrel, Orson Howard is reunited with his wife in Jackson Michigan. They will spend their declining years with their sons Frank and William in Jackson while two brothers from Clinton Illinois and Michigan attend a long awaited family reunion. The couple’s two sons, William B. and Frank W. Howard, have hosted the gathering at William’s home as they reconnect after Mr Howard was located in the west two years ago and correspondence resumed.
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Jackson, Mich
Orson Howard
Jackson
William Howard
John
Clinton
Gilbert Howard
Mich
Howard
Laporte
Ind
William B
Frank W. Howard
Michigan
Frank
William
Railroad Fight Heats Up In Senate Over Bill And Ballinger Probe
In Washington on May 24 the railroad bill fight renews with insurgents opposing at a White House conference. Cummins amendments, La Follette valuations, and Aldrich support shape likely outcomes as Ballinger and Garfield futures stir the ballot. Navy reshuffle looms as Rogers resigns while Cannon and Nelson engage in light banter.
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Washington
Senate
White House
Cummins
Interstate Commerce Commission
Proposed Commerce Court
la Follette
Aldrich
Postal Savings Bank
City bids for Garvin Park in Evansville
Evansville mayor declares city will offer 60000 to buy Garvin Park from Thomas E. Garvin who asks 78000 for the 78 acre site. The move follows growing agitation for municipal purchase of the park.
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Evansville
Ind
Garvin
Locating Truffles By a Marseilles Truffler
The narrator describes truffles that resemble dusted white potatoes and cost about $5 a pound in France. A Marseilles truffler uses a trained pig with a longer snout to sniff out truffles, rewarding the pig with acorns after each find. The pig uncovers a dozen truffies in an hour, and the truffler earns about $4 that morning.
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Riviera
Marseilles
France
Chicago and Omaha Live Stock Market Report
Market numbers for hogs cattle and sheep across Chicago Omaha and East Buffalo. Prices shown include hogs 9.25 to 9.70 in Chicago and 9.40 to 9.50 in Omaha, cattle 5.25 to 8.70 in Chicago, 3.50 to 8.00 in Omaha, and lambs 4.40 to 9.25 in Chicago with steady or mixed trends across locations. Receipts listed: Chicago hogs 22 000 cattle 22 000 sheep 20 000. Omaha cattle 3 200 hogs 4 200. East Buffalo cattle 140 cars hogs 60 cars sheep 50 cars.
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Chicago
Omaha
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning &Stevens
Live Stock Commission
N. C
Baseball Standings and Score Summary from the AL Card
American League standings show New York Cleveland Washington and Philadelphia entries with records and percentages. Game notes attach box score lines for matches including Detroit Boston and Chicago with pitchers and run lines.
Baseball scores from a cold Midwest encounter card
In Indianapolis and Minneapolis action the American Association results show Louisville and Kansas City with scores of 7 and 4 respectively. The first game in Minneapolis ended with Kansas City at 6. St Paul defeated Milwaukee 6 to 2. Toledo and Columbus tied 6-6 when called at darkness after the ninth inning in Toledo.
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American Association
Indianapolis
Louisville
Minneapolis
Kansas City
St Paul
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Toledo
Columbus
Frugal North Briton Battles Taxi Tally
A humorous London Punch sketch depicts a frugal Scotsman in his first taxi ride scolding the driver for tallying every penny. The exchange highlights his weak nerves and impatience as the cabbie marks tuppences.
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London
Bragging Visitor Claim Kings Among Ancestors
In a snappy exchange from the Washington Star, a boastful visitor says he has kings among his ancestors, while Miss Cayenne retorts that he also has knaves and two spots.
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Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Base Gains Mirror Losses Across Markets
Analysts note that price moves in base assets show symmetry as gains and losses track closely. The observation suggests balanced risk dynamics in the current trading period with neither side dominating market sentiment.
Chautauqua Concessions Sealed Bids Sought
The stand privilege at Chautauqua will be let by sealed bids to be submitted to secretary or to Frank Stewart, chairman of the grounds committee. Bids may be rejected in whole or part and must be received by Saturday evening May 28 at 6 pm.
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Nelson
Speaker Cannon
Joe
Cannon
Speaker
Battler
Ballinger
Congress
Root
Europe
Frank Stewart
Mr. Stewart
Memorial Library Groundbreaking at University of Chicago
Ground has been broken for a new library building at the University of Chicago. The structure, a memorial to the late President William Rainey Harper, will cost 600000 dollars and be completed by the summer of 1911. It measures 276 by 80 feet and fronts the Midway platsance.
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University of Chicago
Liam Rainey Harper
Liquid Cure Promises Fast Eczema Relief
An advertising claim extols a "D. p. p. Prescription" liquid as a cure for eczema and itch, urging readers to drop greasy salves and medicines. It promises immediate relief, sound sleep, and personal assurance of the remedy's merits from Cook & Sherman.
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Cook & Sherman
Cleaning Ivory Ornaments Method from Woman's Home Companion
To clean ivory ornaments use a soft brush and lukewarm water with soap, rinse in the same temperature water, dry with cloth and brush until luster returns. If yellowing occurs, apply a bit of alcohol to the brush and dry gently with heat for best results.
Foley's Kidney Remedy Ad From Lemmon’s Pharmacy
An old newspaper notice emphasizes early use of Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of irregular kidney function to avert serious illness with Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. named as suppliers.
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Foley
Lemmon's Pharmacy
McElhinney Drug Co
When Fish Was a Luxury in the Middle Ages
The passage notes that most men outside coastlines lacked regular access to fish. Nobility kept fish ponds or stews while sea fish like cod and herring were salted. Excess salted fish is linked to leprosy, and fish was baked in pies to transport it long distances.
Foley's Honey and Tar Ad Promotes Reliance on Brand
A vintage advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a trusted remedy for throat chest and lung ailments for all ages. It warns against substitutes and lists Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. as sources.
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Foley
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
McElhinney Drug Co
Palatial Ocean Steamer For White Star Line
The new White Star line ships will have a displacement of 60 009 tons compared with 32 000 tons for Cunarders. They will be 840 feet long against 762 feet for the Mauretania. Though lacking Cunarders machinery they will rival them in luxury and will carry 5000 passengers with crews of 600 per ship.
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White Star Line
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims $100 Reward
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio pledges $100 for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notice dated December 6, 1886. cures claimed to work systemically.
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Lucas County
State of Ohio
Toledo
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
Farmers Buying Autos Increase Rural Ownership
The article notes rapid growth in farmer auto ownership with 6000 of 10000 Iowa autos owned by farmers. It cites Kansas farmer spending 3.2 million dollars in 1909 and 2.75 million in 1908. A Nebraska town sold 40 autos to farmers and retired farmers last year. Overall US farmer auto ownership estimated at 76,000.
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Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
United States
County Sheriff Candidate Seeks Republican Nomination
A candidate for county sheriff of Washington County will seek the Republican nomination in the June primaries. The race targets U. E. Thoma and is subject to voter support within the county party structure.
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Washington County
S2to
U. E. Thoma
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