Discovery of Drugs Originates Modern Pharmacy
The article traces the early battle between druggists and physicians in France and credits Max Barbour of Philadelphia with insights on medicine’s relation to pharmacy. It notes ancient beliefs linking remedies to spirits, the rise of herbal preparations, Arab and Italian contributions, and the oath-bound shift of apothecaries toward physician alignment. It highlights later eighteenth and nineteenth century advances including microbial theory and chemistry, expanding medicine into a vast modern science.
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New York
Amess
Medicing
Taraels
Poidinas
Pencelsus
Imedicar
Pompei Bishiry
Toascl
Arabia
Ruatira
New York Produce Market Report May 10 Prices and Receipts
New York produce market reports mixed activity across commodities. Note steady to firm tones for several items including flour, sugar, molasses, and oils with varying receipts and prices. interest centered on crude and refined oils, imported goods, and regional demand patterns.
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Emma
Honory Walt
Westin Tone Ogian Turkeym
FIOUY
Qiat
Berniy Slaady
Aes
Denmhar
Miscarado
Ateady
Dulat Rio
Santos
Cordova
Murder in West Virginia Prompts Oriental Mystery Hints
Reports from West Virginia state and local police outline a strangling case in Charleston involving Mrs Katherine Wilson. The investigation points to possible Oriental method ties as police note V shaped cuts and a window cloth used in the crime. Neighbors say a Japanese helper aided in preparing the house for occupancy.
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West Virginia
Charleston
W Va
Bard of Public Works
Theodore M Towl
New York
Woade
Fay Edwin Robinson
Denver
Colo
His|gag and Light Company
Katherine Wilson
Ridgeway Wilson
Fairmont Company
Wilson
John
Ingic T Higginson
Fairmont
Mra. Wilson
Theater Closed by Mayor Gaynor Over Decency Guarantee
Mayor Gaynor ordered the New York Theater shut after complaints about the play The Girl With the Whooping Cough. Police Commissioner Baker refused renewal of the expired license and will not reopen without a guarantee of future decency, as city officials push for cleaner performances.
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New York
Gaynor
Valeska Suraft
Lcense
Baker
Malara Uses Delay Tactics For Manslaughter Sentence
Matteo Malara, convicted last week of manslaughter, pleaded for a postponement as Judge Foster adjourned sentencing to Thursday May 12 after a tense exchange about opting for Friday. Malara sought mercy while the court considered a new sentencing date.
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New York
Beny
Matteo Malara
Foster
Malara
Fig
Wiped Out by Explosion Near Pittsboro and Greensburg
A massive nitroglycerin blast at Burnettstown 14 miles from Pittsboro kills miner McCullough and shatters Greensburg area homes. A horse team driven by McCullough is blown apart, and a carrier pigeon keeper reports birds stunned by the shock wave. Residents rush from McDonald as shock rattles the region.
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Pittsboro
Burnettstown
Rank Mc
McDonald
Chicago Grain Market Sees Slump on Duluth Wheat News
Chicago May wheat falls as fresh data from Duluth suggests large cash wheat moving toward delivery. May drops about 4% while July and September futures also decline. News of drought in the Northwest and rain in the Dakotas adds pressure, with limited buying support and ongoing selling in May and deferred contracts.
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Chicago
Esa
Newcastle
Duluth
Canadas Northwest
Dakotas
Amy Iuy Aw
Uly
New York
Facl
Om Ehinments
Hteceipte
Washington Produce Market Prices Queried for Week
Quotations indicate wholesale prices for vegetables and fruit across Washington market. The listing shows dozen eggplants, crates of peppers, tomatoes from Florida, onions per bushel, potatoes No 7 per kel, beets per crate, cucumbers per dozen, apples oranges grapefruit and other produce with varied per unit and per crate pricing.
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Western Novonde
Dory
Westar
Womatoes
Florida
Washington cattle market report amid shipping demand
Market remains robust as cattle supply from nearby areas feeds Western shipments. Prices shown per head vary with ordinary and higher grades. demand sustains strong activity across cattle, hogs, and beef products.
Polish Patriots Pulaski and Kosciuszko to Be Unveiled in Washington
The ceremony, today in Washington, features statues of Count Casimir Pulaski and Tadeusz Kosciuszko with President Taft oration by the Secretary of War. A 5000 strong Polish American parade and 300 U.S. soldiers will honor the two heroes, with related monuments in Savannah and other cities noted.
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Pulaski
Kosciusa
Poland
America
Washington
United States
Casimir Pulaski
White House
Capitol
Tadeusz Konslucke
Thaddeny
Warisaw
Lafayette Tpark
Wiich
Lafayette
Rochembeau
von Areuben
Baron de Kalb
Pollak Hkortinska
Pilaski
Savannah
Taft
Amerlang
Kosciusko
J M Dickinsor
Europe
Nicholas
Francis Joséph
Wilhelm
John Seblesii
Central
Vienna
Jong
Carelgner
Polonine
Republic of
Palang
Count Pulaski
D Bataing
Lincoln
Bavanna
Xea
Greenwich
Waesingtart
Joe
George Washington
Hpa
Fuleski
Konciusko
Ring “Boze
Cos Polake
Miea Haislip Weds at Staunton Virginia
Mies Haislip and William Chepman Williama married at the bride’s parents home in Staunton on March 10. Rev Dr Fraser officiated with Rev Dr Fleming assisting. They will reside in Pittsburgh. The bride, a Staunton High School teacher and graduate of the State Normal School, married a graduate of Staunton Military Academy.
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Miea Haislip
Staunton
Mies Theresa Haislip
William Chepman
Williama
Rod Haislip
W M Fraser
First Presbyterian Church
R H Fleming
Lynchburg
Pittsburg
Feamare Normal School
Staunton High School
Staunton Miliary Academy
Tax rate fixed for city taxes in 1910 budget
The Alexandria city council debated an ordinance fixing real estate, stock, and other taxes at 9 dollars per 100 and a per capita tax of 60 cents for the year starting June 1 1910. Discounts for early payment. penalties for late payments. committee on streets recommended funds for North Washington street tar surface prep. Council approved adjustments, sewer work, jail floor, and new clock dials.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Birest
Alexandria
Committee On Streets
Washington Street
Queen Street
Wythe Street
Luescbester
Etreats
Feadbeater
St Fa
Snowden
Duka Street
Royel
Feiifax Street
Pines
Reliance
Common Council
Franklin Street
Fairfax
Yal Street
Elrrel
Leadbeater
Verdict for smoke damage in circuit court suit
A jury in the Alexandria circuit court with Judge I B Thornton presiding awarded Mrs Alice Me Menamin and her husband Richard Me Menamin 3200 damages in a suit to recover 7500 from the Southern Railway Company for injuries to their residence caused by smoke, boilers, and locomotives from the railroad.
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Alexandria
I BT Thornton Preaihing
Alice Me Menamin
Richard MeMenamin
Southern Reilway Company
The Enormous Size Of Comets Through History
A survey of famous comets from Donati in 164 to Halley’s, Nagging fear and public awe. It notes Donati’s spectacular head and long tail, the 1744 fan shaped tail, 1861 tails and multiple envelopes, Biela’s split and the meteoric showers that followed, and Halley’s noted returns.
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Pnesent
Donat
Seneca
Napoleon
Donatl
Portugal
Aucharyes
Coggia
Australia
South Americ
South Astros
Arge
Zoster
Biela
Blelas
Haisey
ITM
Pickering
Copsright
Literary Prez
Appeal Filed Over Ruling In Alexandria Collision Case
A motion for a new trial was overruled and an appeal filed by the company. The case involves John H Trimyer seeking 4500 from Washington, Alexandre and Mount Vernon Railway for injuries from a collision. A prior trial awarded damages but was reversed by the State Court of Appeals.
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Alexandria
Geenspe
John H .Trimyer
Washingtos
Alexandre and
Mount Vernon Allway
Trimyer
Stats Court of Appeals
Petrlal
Citizens Savings Bank Elects New Directors at Annual Meet
The Citizens Savings Bank of Washington held its annual stockholders meeting in Alexandria. Elected directors include J Martin Scranage J Herbert Corning J Clarence Price Harry M Packard and many others. The bank also chose officers James A Sample president A P Crepshaw and John Quinn vice presidents.
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Citizens Savings Bank of Washington
Alexandria
J Martin Scranage
Herbert Corning
J Clarence Price
Harry M Packard
Wiliam E Abbott
W W Bowe
Wiliam FP Chalilse
Bestor R. Walters
James A i Sample
John Quinn
P 4
Ateck
AL Crenshaw
Robert Armour
NW Holiark
S J Beskeliewre
Jasnea P J Fibda
Wil
Talks With Women by Madison C Peters
The piece argues women are the divine natural heads of families guiding children and shaping society The mother bears the sacred duty of nurse and teacher while fathers act as spiritual guides The author laments neglect of motherhood and urges stronger maternal responsibility as the wellspring of republican prosperity and future great men
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Wanen
Républic
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Slayer
Chicago Grain
NEW York Grain
Washington Produce Market
Washington Cattle Market
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Kosciusko School For
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Horlick
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American Tobacco CO
Ciizens’ Savings
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Mary L Benson
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Alexandre
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Edgar Carpenter
Alexandria Courcil
Order of Suited
Columbia Lodge Brotherhood of Railway
Alexandria Light Infantry
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Bertie W. Jamieson
Birs
Bertie W Jamieson
J Stewart Jamieson
By Madison C. Peters
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