Captain Baldwin to Demonstrate Air Travel in Iowa City
Captain Thomas S. Baldwin famed aerial traveler will fly his biplane in Iowa City next week to show air flight to skeptics. He recently flew the Red Devil 15 miles on the Mississippi river in a spectacular test before 200000 spectators and has been making daily flights at Mineola New York. Baldwin known as then of the air, started as an acrobat and helped pioneer ballooning while inventing a safe parachute. he will perform flights on Wednesday October 12 and Thursday October 18 1910.
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Thomas S. Baldwin
Iowa City
Captain Baldwin
Mississippi River
Mississippi
Mineola
N. Y
Ieee
Terra Firma
Baldwin
Medicine from roots and herbs in old days
The piece notes grandmothers relied on root and herb medicines. It cites Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a standard remedy for women's ills, claiming thirty years of fulfilling its promises on the label and curing thousands of women.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
St Patrick's Cathedral consecration led by Archbishop Farley
New York October six reports the consecration of St Patrick's Cathedral led by Archbishop Farley. The rite followed ancient Jewish inspired rites with blurring processions, ash cross tracing, and Gregorian water blessing, drawing an immense gathering of Catholic dignitaries.
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New York
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Farley
Solomon
Cardinal Gibbons
Cathedral College
Fifty-First Street
William B. Martin
United States
Cos
Graham Theatre to Open Record Show with Three Nights
Amusements note a new picture program of three fine reels and two illustrated songs at the Graham Theatre. Powell and Cohan proposed a high value repertoire at 15 25 and 35 cents, challenging skeptics who doubted profitability of such pricing. The show has drawn large crowds, prompting matinees in some cities. The Graham booking runs three nights starting Oct 10 with seats available at Lemmon's Pharmacy. Ladies free first night under normal conditions.
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Graham
Powell and Cohan
Wise Acres
Graham Theatre
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Bomb Hurls Men From Beds In Kansas City Work Site
Dynamiters attacked an unoccupied annex to the West Mint hotel where Fogle and Son contractors were working. No injuries reported though men in nearby hotels were shaken from their beds as blasts disrupted the open shop construction.
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Kansas City
Fogle & Son
West Mind
Frenchwoman in Hartford City Goes Insane
Mrs. Stone Pierre a French resident went insane and barricaded herself with her children. Officers broke down the door and subdued her after a hard struggle. She will be sent to the state asylum once papers are secured.
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Hartford City
Ind
Stone Pierre
State Asylum
Professor Peck Ousted From Columbia University
New York Oct 6 Professor Harry Thurston Peck, after twenty two years with Columbia University, has been dismissed from his position. He was notified of the action by the university officials.
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Peck
New York
Harry Thurston Peck
University of Columbia
MI-O-NA Stomach Tablets Sold With Guarantees
Lem tion's Pharmacy promotes MI-O-NA stomach tablets promising quick relief from stomach ailments within a day. Claims include cessation of fermentation, belching, gas, heartburn, and reduced risk of dizziness or headaches, with the product marketed for seasickness and after a night of sociability. Large boxes priced at 50 cents.
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Lemtion
Lemmon’s
Eleven Hurt In Traction Wreck Near Broad Ripple
An Indianapolis traction car from Logansport, speed estimated at 30 mph, derailed on a sharp curve entering Broad Ripple. Brakes failed amid a crowded car, ten of thirteen passengers and the motorman injured. conductor Williams of Tipton escaped. Residents awoke to the crash as the wrecked car lay on its side near the switch.
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Indianapolis
Logansport
Union Trect
Broad Ripple
Wos
Morgan
Ewrich
Williams
Tipton
Crippled Man Assault Suspect Arrested in Mt Clemens
Mt Clemens Michigan October 6 John Wolcott of Wolcott Bros Milling was arrested by Officer Renke on charges of assaulting George Thompson a cripple He had prior trouble for an attack on a bank cashier and was arraigned released on eight dollar bail posted by his mother Hearing set for Saturday
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Mt. Clemens
Mich
John Wolcott
Renke
George Thompson
Wolcott
Wolcott Bros. Milling Company
Capt Bozardus Praises Foley Kidney Pills
Linco Jil resident and world famed rifle shot captain Bozardus credits Foley Kidney Pills with ending his kidney and bladder troubles after prior remedies failed. He reports backaches headaches and cloudy voiding subsided after three bottles and says he feels 100 percent better. Lemmon's Pharmacy McElhinney Drug Co endorses the testimonial.
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Linco
Jil
Foley
Amerikin hunter vows to bring back rare trophies from Afriky
Litter James describes a perilous voyage to Africa to collect unusual skins horns and skulls from exotic animals. He insists on bartering no part of his Ole Times trade relics and aims to frame a wall motto promoting the pursuit of big game in America.
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Thor
Wim
Sarah
Afrika
Ladies Tailor Promises Made-to-Measure Suits at Set Price
Chicago firm offers custom suits to measure for the same price as ready made and guarantees fit. Customer urged to compare before buying off the rack. Jean Hiuswmans, Ladies' Tailor, 930l.
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Chicago
Jean Hiugswmans
Little James Says Africa Trip a Real Expedition
The excerpt quotes Sipple James and RK Walker discussing travel, comparing hunting in Africa to South African safaris and mocking expensive African trips. It portrays humorous regional dialect about hunting logistics, porters, and the imagined costs of an Africa hunt versus staying home.
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RK. H. Walker
Arizona
James
Kurnel Rooseyfelt
Oyster Bay
Afryky
Manny
Sarah Togg
Zambezy
Smaderland
Afriky
Afrika
Sarah Tora
Peeter
Solan Theaty
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