Rheumatism and Blood Purification Claim Ad
An advertisement pitches S S S as a cure for Rheumatism by cleansing uric acid from blood and boosting kidney function, claiming the formula strengthens filtration and acts as a tonic. It offers a free book and lists The Swift Specific Co. of Atlanta, Ga. as the remedy source. Also promotes fall winter coal with claims of high heat and low trouble from a supplier offering clean bright coal.
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Ss. S. S
S.S.S
THE
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Italy Lottery Draw Described By Naples Crowd
Marie Van Vorst reports in Marper's Magazine on the public lottery in Italy. The scene centers in Naples at the Impresa where a white-robed orphan draws numbers from crystal balls. Five numbers are selected to determine winners and spectators react with hope, prayer, and disappointment.
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Humbert I
Italy
Naples
Santa Chiara
Impresa
Lotto
Orphan Asylum
Marie van Vorst
Mar Per
Joy Is Bread and Sorrow Is Medicine Quote
A short aphorism states joy as bread and sorrow as medicine, attributing divine worth to happiness and practical healing to pain.
Killing the Umpire as an American Sport
A George Jean Nathan critique from Harper’s Weekly argues killing umpires as a sport is uniquely American. He cites U S crowds and a 1909 Detroit Cuba series to illustrate national temperament toward officiating and gate receipts.
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Detroit
Cuba
McIntyre
Havana
Almendares
George Jean Nathan
Harper's Weekly
Interferometer and Light Wavelengths Define Length Standard
A Chicago Record-Herald summary on the use of the interferometer at Sevres to set a fixed light wavelength basis for length. It explains guarding the meter and yard standards, the precision of plate surfaces, and that 1 553 1642 wavelengths of red cadmium light constitute the French meter at 15 degrees.
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Bureau of Weights and Measures
Sevres
France
Great Britain
Chicago Record-Herald
Button and Buttonhole Fashion Revolution in Elizabethan Era
The Elizabethans popularized the button and buttonhole, transforming dress. The original button emerged from needle work, later aided by a wooden mold. A Birmingham merchant is said to have introduced the brass button in 1680. It took two centuries to improve sewing the cloth to the covered button before a Danish inventor devised a two part button that clamps together with the cloth inside.
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Birmingham
Disagreeable Exchange Over Treatment Sparks War of Words
In a Chicago News report a haughty woman mocks a dermatologist after a lengthy session. She accuses poor care while the professional retorts that explicit instructions defined the brunette outcome.
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Chicago News
Brave as a Boy Weigler Medal for Bravery Noted
A memory recalls Gaussler receiving a bravery medal and describes his childhood courage. The speaker notes he was the only neighbor child who would respond to his mother’s call, highlighting his early brave character.
Powell and Cohan Bring Popular Musical Comedy to Graham
Powell and Cohan's Musical Comedy company of twenty visits Graham for a three night program with The Yankee Doodie Boy Cupid and the Prize Fighter's and My Queen in Calico. Prices are 15 25 and 35 cents. Miss Dario Portello heads the company and the show features a carload of scenery and a big chorus. Ladies admitted free on opening night under usual conditions.
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Powell & Cohan
Isigal Co
Gton
DHS
Calico
Powell and Cohan
Dario Portello
Miss Portello
Powell & Cohan Company
The
Graham
Death of Infant Son of Mr. and Mrs. Cherry
The infant William Young Cherry, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Cherry, died today at 12 30 after about three weeks of bowel trouble. He lived eight miles southwest of town. The funeral will be Sunday afternoon.
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William Young Cherry
W. A. Cherry
Mrs Keller Injured by Falling Stone at Home
Mrs Ralph Keller sustained a painful arm injury when a stone fell on her while at home on Wednesday. The injury is not broken but causes significant pain. doctors expect her to regain full use of the arm. Rolls and coffee cakes of all kinds advertised at the Vienna bakery.
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Ralph Keller
Vienna
Obituary: Miss Rachel Parrow of Ainsworth
Rachel Parrow, daughter of Francia and Lucinda Parrow, born Sept 30 1869 near Ainsworth, died after a paralytic stroke. She trained as a nurse in Chicago, worked in Fresno, and led Bennett training school for nurses. Survived by parents, three sisters, and one brother. Funeral Saturday at home. interment Ainsworth cemetery.
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Ainsworth
Rachel Parrow
Francia
Lucinda Parrow
Chiago
Chicago
Eee
Fresmo
Snf
Bennett Training School For
Here
St. Luke Episcopal Church
Kk. P. Supplee
Sarah Parrow
R. D. Jones
Caliia
J. W. Parrow
Ainsworth Cemetery
Atlantic Canning plant ramps up corn packing this year
Conn Oct 5 The Atlantic Canning Company has shipped 35 000 cases of corn at twenty four cans per case and plans to raise output to 45 000 cases by Saturday night. Total year pack may reach about 150 000 cases or more than 3 600 000 cans.
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Atlantic
Iowa
Atlantic Canning Company
Dog attacked by rabies in town limits
A dog owned by Charley Darbyshe shire was attacked with rabies and shot by a Mr Hunter after being observed by Roy Means driving a laundry wagon. The dog snapped indiscriminately before the incident.
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Charley Darbyshire
Roy Means
Hse
Che
Dog Put to Death After Rabies Fear Incident
Eyewitnesses recount Mrs. Darbyshire urging euthanasia of a dog amid a rabies scare. Mr. Hunter produced a revolver and shot the animal, delivering it to the afterlife in hopes of ending the threat.
150 Illinois Miners In Peril At Hayfshorn Mine Fire
Danville Illinois October seventh reports a mine fire at Hayfshorn. About 150 miners were on the second level but all were safely evacuated. Fire confined to lower level. managers declare the mine fireproof and say no plan caused the blaze. The cause remains unknown. all workers accounted for.
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Danville Mt
Hayfshorn
Hartshorn
Freight Car Crushes Trenton Home No Injuries Reported
A runaway heavily loaded freight car from the Pennsylvania railroad destroyed Caleb C. Stover’s two story frame house on Mulberry street. The sleeping family escaped injury except Mrs Stover who was knocked unconscious. The clock stopped at 12 30. Furniture and kitchen items were ruined.
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Trenton
Caleb C. Stover
Mulberry Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
Stover
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claim Advertising Cure
The readers are told Catarrh is curable in all stages by Hall's Catarrh Cure, a constitutional treatment that acts on blood and membranes. Proponents offer one hundred dollars if it fails to cure and invite testimonials while noting price and availability from F. J. Cheney & Co.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Execution Sale of A Darbyshire Herd and Farm Goods
Auction notice for the estate of the late A Darbyshire listing a herd of Poland China hogs, numerous cattle ages three to seven, two horses, farm machinery and household items. Sale Wednesday October 19 1910 at 10 am with cash or bankable notes and 6 percent interest on sums over 1000. Free catalogue available from Mrs A Darbyshire executrix. Auctioneers D F Macon Ralph Dougherty clerk.
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A. Darbyshire
A, Darbyshire
D. F Macon
Ralph Dougherty
Poland Ghina Hogs for Sale from Keota Chief Line
Breeding pigs of both sexes available for March and April farrow. Litters sired by Keota Chief number 151661 Lonefellow 151663 and Junction Chief 2591. Six years of customer satisfaction quoted. Two year old boar Longfellow also for sale.
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Farrow
Keota Chief
Lonefellow
Junction Chief
Longfellow
An Easy and Harmless Way to Darken the Hair
Advertisement notes sage and sulphur as a natural remedy for darkening hair and preventing grayness. Promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur preparation from Wyeth Chemical Co of New York City, sold by druggists for free with a bottle price of 1.00 and available by mail from the manufacturer via Mc Elhinney Drug Co.
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Wyeth Chemical Company
Cortlandt St
New York City
Wyeth
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WM. A. Whiting & Son
Pennsylvania
John Shields & Son
Foley
Bright
Y Lemmon’s Pharmacy Drug Co
Lottery
Obituary
Illinois
Illingis
Freight Garhits House
Caleb Stover
Citizens Savings Bank OF Washington
Poland
G. B. van Kleeck
West Chester
McElhinney Drug Co
Washington, Iowa
Golden State Lim
Sun
Golden State
Washington
Mit
Iowa Central
Brighton
St. Paul
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Kansas City
Mason City Mail
Sur Twin Cities
Lim
Iaslvvuun
Peoria Express
Sun Peoria Lim
A. J. Morris
A.B. Cutts
Miun
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Capital
A. White
Sam'l L. Thompson
Lt. L. Coulter
W. A. White
Clifford Thorne
Llouse
J. J. Kellogg
South Side Square
E. J. Harmeier
North Side Square
Washington, Lowa
Butterfield & Frame
Special Collection “Department
Crail
Eicher & Livingston
LAW
Charles A. Dewey
Notary Public Office
Temple Duilding
Senda
W. M. Keeley
E.D. Morrison
P. J. Hanley
Over Crail
D Wenger
D. F. Macon
Macon
Lowa
Austin Sutherland Auctioneer
D. Arthaud
DR. W. M. Terry
West
Washington Streets
Ray H. Dean
Cook & Sherman's Drug Store
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