Helpless farmer cured by Williams Pink Pills tale
William Stimpson of Greensburg Indiana, long plagued by paralysis from overwork, reports a complete recovery after using Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. He swore to a formal affidavit on February 2 1897 confirming the cure and credits the remedy with saving him from death.
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Wiliam Stimpson
Prim &2 Nitra
Greensburg
Ind
Williamns
Sampsen
Ange
Buiponson
Alsall
Simpson
Athdanit Tughy Lad
William Stimpson
Bartholomew
Indana
Prac
Norman
Charles Willams
Henry Jehnaoo
Hartay
Penmuan
Pr Walhame
Pink Pius
Wilhiwow
Perer Io Lowe
fir + Williams’ Madienne Company
Scheu Fads
Noted Methodist Temple Dedicated in Chicago
The Theoow St James Methodist Church in Chicago was dedicated after amalgamating two small congregations. The $125,000 building aims to serve rich and poor, with every third seat reserved for visitors and the needy. Bishop McCabe announced a debt of $60,000 would be cleared before anyone left the pews, as donations tallied totals including small gifts up to $20,090 and a final evening boost brought in $18,000.
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Chicago
Theoow
St. James Methodist Church
United Bites
Fitton
Crumnstance
McCabe
Jehop Hurst
Rey Dr Me Furtre
Sir Edwin Arnold Marries a Japanese Bride in London
English poet Sir Edwin Arnold wed a Japanese woman, marking his third marriage. The couple will reside in London, while Arnold's life-long fascination with Japan and his work like The Light of Asia are noted. He previously lived in Tokyo, drawing inspiration from the island nation.
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Edwin Arnold
London
Edwin
Siris
Sir Edwin Arnold
Japan
Tokyo
Asia
The Camel and Its Feet Across the Sahara
A fragmentary essay-like notice highlights the camel’s padded feet as well suited to rocky terrain, contrasts with horses that wear out shoes on a Sahara crossing, and mentions various unrelated curiosities about poisons, tonics, and ivory and wood cutting.
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Sahara
Bosh Otfers
Catarrh Cure Claim in Medical Fraternity Ad
A 19th century style ad touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy. It promises internal action on the blood and mucous surfaces, claims to strengthen the constitution, and offers $100 to prove any failure to cure. Testimonials are requested. distributed by F J Carney & Co Toledo.
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J.carney & CO
Toledo
Ttc
SON Cs
Aranterd
Cascareteare
Sterling Remedy CO
Chicago
Montreal
Mrs Ly ness Escapes Hospital Peril After Vegetable Cure
A woman recounts a miscarriage linked to overwork and heart distress. After doctors warned of surgery, she credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with recovery, avoiding operation and regaining strength. She thanks Mr Winkham and shares her experience to encourage others to try the tonic.
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Ernie Dhea
Cefwarnmsi
Winkham
Tuc
Lydia E. Pickham
Doctor Saint Pacey
Frederick St. Kovhes
Rumored marriage delays cloud shrine scholar’s fate
The piece notes a scholar who learned Japanese in six months and was said to be married to Japan. Lingering rumor says the marriage delay arose from his eldest daughter’s opposition to Japanese religion. It adds Sir Edwin is unpopular in England due to his professed love for Japan and the United States, impacting talk of a port laureateship.
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Japan
Edwin
England
United States
Peaceful Valley ideals and the urge for a richer life
Mrs Lyman Abbott writes in the Ladies Home Journal that many country folk fail to learn noble lessons from nature. She argues true stability comes from shared benefaction and balanced living, not mere toil or leisure. The piece praises a spirit that blends work and rest into a purposeful, generous life. Slumboldt, famed for two hours sleep, died at 81 after noting age changes in rest needs.
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Lyman Abbott
Ladies’ Home Journal
Ife
Alexander von Llumbouldt
Jax Shor
Too Many Pounds Young Wife Cartoon Exchange
A humorous exchange shows a wife declining ten pound cake while a husband hesitates to share the treat. The snippet reflects light domestic humor from a period newspaper page. Elsewhere a note claims 75,000 New York fishermen go out weekly with average spending of two dollars each.
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New York Weekly
New York
Japan's Great Enterprise in America to Inform Tea Making
Japanese Tea Guild sends a mission to the United States and Canada to promote Japanese teas and teach Americans how to brew properly. Leaders plan tea bureaus in major cities where women can drink expert brews and learn home preparation, with a focus on preserving flavor. The guild issues official instructions: use a small dry porcelain teapot, one teaspoon per cup, pour freshly boiled water, steep two to three minutes with lid closed, and store leaves tightly. Sugar or cream is not recommended to enjoy the natural flavor.
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Japanese Tea Guild
Thin Country
S. Mitsubashi
Shizuoka Prefectural
Obara
United States
Canada
Tsuruya
J. Mizutany
Furuya
Mizutany
United Staes
Tes Guild
Egypt Electric Railway Gains American Iron and Wire
America supplies Cairo with an electric railway twenty miles long. More than miles of American iron and copper wire have been used for this line.
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America
Egypt
Cairo
Grain-O coffee substitute advertised with grain basis
An old advertisement item touts Grain-O a coffee substitute made from pure grains claiming it costs less than coffee and is gentle on the stomach. It notes children may drink it, lists a price of 25c per package, and urges readers to ask for Grain-O while mixing in various other notes and ads from the period.
Cough Remedies and Travel Ads in One Notice
An assortment of old time ads and notices appears, promoting a cough suppressant with free sample bottles, nickel plate railroad excursions to Northwest and Southwest points via Cleveland, a large exhibition in Cleveland with trots and horses, and a teething remedy for children. The half legible clumps reference travel routes, fair attractions, and patent medicines with pricing and dates scattered through the fragment.
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Cleveland Horse Show
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Loran
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Detroit
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Thos Torus
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Washington, D.C
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Jeremy Taylor
Northwest
Ohio
Cleveland
Nickel Plate Road
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Nickel Plate Agenta
Frinalote
ST. Jacobs
Jabsoi
Peartne
James Pyle
Walter Baker & Co
Linica
Dorchester, Mass
Sapolio
Peple
Scranton
Eines
Philadelphia
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