Local Kidney Pills Restore Marion Man to Work
G W L Nesbitt of Depot Street Marion Kentucky credits Dean's Kidney Pills with ending chronic kidney trouble. He suffered thick secretions swelling and near paralysis before three months of use. He recovered and returned to work. pills sold 50 cents a box by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Nesbitt
Depot Street
Marion
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Through Struggle to Repose Mabie Quote Reflection
A brief quotation notes that struggle and anguish are stages in a life that moves toward strength and repose, attributed to Mabie. The lines reflect on growth through adversity and eventual inner calm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabie
Present Fiancé Ring Sparks Curious Exchange
A romantic girl asks about her present fiancé ring as the doorbell rings. Her practical friend confirms it is the newest design from the latest batch.
Reflected Sentiment In a Politician’s Echo Chamber
An admiring auditor notes that when he speaks, his true thoughts are plain. A cautious observer concedes this but argues the speaker only reflects what constituents expect him to think.
Insects Observe Sugar Feeding By Bees Under Bonnier
French naturalist Gaston Bonnier watches bees fail to bite sugar from lumps then return with workers. The insects visit a fountain before settling on the sugar and pumping water from their crops to suck up the formed syrup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaston Bonnier
Revenge's Furious Appetite Montaigne Quote
A Montaigne reflection contrasts two paths when offended. It praises tempering the urge for revenge with reason and self control after a strong inner struggle, noting the greater virtue in mastering passion than in immediate retaliation.
Engagement Misread Ring Sparks Laughable Mix Up
Dora reveals she is engaged to George Fickel, but a jeweler exchanged inscriptions making the ring read George to Genevieve. Dora notes the error and explains she is the first to be loved by George, while Nisa Wise reacts with disbelief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Feather Diagnosis Folly After Ostrich Feather Pulse Trick
A well woman seeks fever treatment from an old physician who notices no symptoms. He calmly asserts there is no fever and explains he counted the feather’s vibrations on her hat to judge her pulse, then dismisses her with a bow.
Real People Speak on Postum Benefits and Coffee Ills
A letter from a reader describes coffee causing fatigue headaches and digestive issues. They quit coffee for Postum Food Coffee and report improved health, echoing others who found relief from dyspepsia heart troubles and asthma after switching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astha
Postum
Wellville
Iowa Auditors Urged to Limit Primary Ballot Notices
State executive council instructs county auditors to publish candidate lists for the primary ballot rather than full facsimile ballots to reduce newspaper space and cost. The move aims to cap expenses under the mulct law while ensuring proper notice of candidates and ballot order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Executive Council
Remove Names From Primary In Attorney General Ruling
The attorney general rules that after a candidate files a nomination petition a name may be removed from the primary ticket. W A Dowell Cass county and L T Richmond Marion Monroe district withdraw their candidacies. Starting May term, divorce decrees must be paid in advance to avoid delays in filing. delays have led to bigamy risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Dowell
Cass County
L. T. Richmond
Marion-Monroe
Brennan
Portraits to be unveiled in Iowa collection
The Iowa historical department plans June 20 1908 unveilings for two portraits Fred Douglass and Alexander Campbell with ceremonies in Des Moines. The article notes related hearings on livestock rate cases in Washington with Clifford Thorne representing the Corn Belt Meat Producers Association and Prouty as Interstate Commerce Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Historical Department of Iowa
Fred Douglass
Iowa
Alexander Campbell
Iowa Christian Convention
Des Moines
Washington
Interstate Commerce
Prouty June
Clifford Thorne
Corn Belt
Meat Producers’ Association
Chicago
Judge Rules On Roosevelt Dismissal Of Negro Soldiers
In New York the Roosevelt power to dismiss three companies of the Twenty fifth infantry over the Brownsville riot is argued in federal court. Oscar Reid sues for 122 dollars wages after dismissal. Counsel fight whether enlistment is a civil contract and if Congress or the president holds removal power. Judge Hough postpones ruling pending briefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Reid
United States District Attorney
Army
Chase Mellen
Mellen
Navy
Congress
Hough
Melen
Railroads Carry More Passengers in Iowa Under 2-Cent Fare
Eight Iowa railroads report a net passenger earnings gain of 383,057 for the year ending January 1, 1908, while gross earnings fell about 386,000 due to reduced service. The 2-cent fare law is credited with benefiting both railroads and travelers amid ongoing federal lawsuits seeking to repeal the law. Minneapolis & St. Louis shows a 21,000 loss, Town Central a 8,700 gain, and Great Western a 42,000 gain, with Town Central also posting a 38,000 net increase overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Town Central
Great Western
Jury panels drawn for Des Moines May term court
Federal jurors numbered forty eight petit jurors and twenty six grand jurors were drawn for the May term of federal court in Des Moines by Clerk McArthur. Grand and petit juries face a heavy docket with several major criminal trials anticipated including Sears Roebuck & Co. indictment from the prior term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
McArthur
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Chicago
Railroads Fined in 99 Cases Under 28 Hour Law
Judge Landis ordered $13,150 in fines in 99 government lawsuits against six railroads for 28 hour cattle transport violations. Rock Island led with 45 cases totaling $6,550, while Northwestern earned $3,600 in 26 cases. Illinois Central $1,100 in 9 cases. St. Paul $950 in 7 cases. Santa Fe $750 in 6 cases. Burlington $200 in 2 cases. Chicago & Northwestern pleaded not guilty in all but most fines were for guilty pleas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rairoads
Chicago
Landis
United States
Ecourt
Rock Island
Northwestern
Illinois Central
St. Paul
Santa Fe
Burlington
Chicago & Northwestern
Union Pacific to seek $100 million bond issue
H Warriman said stockholders will be asked at Salt Lake City meeting to authorize $100,000,000 in bonds. Of this, $50,000,000 would be reserved for construction and acquisition of new lines and additions under guarded provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
H. Warriman
Union Pacific Railway Company
Salt Lake City
Night riders strike tobacco beds in Davidson county
Night riders destroyed the tobacco plant beds of F. O. Wishel a prominent farmer of Friedberg in Davidson county near Winston Salem North Carolina on May 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Salem
N. C
F. O. Wishel
Friedberg
Davidson County
Snowfall Delights Cheyenne Residents This Week
Snow began Sunday in Cheyenne Wyoming and continued into yesterday marking the heaviest fall since last November. Local observers report accumulation around the city as May snow blankets streets and roofs.
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Cheyenne
Wya
Edward Back on English Soil After Scandinavian Tour
Edward and Queen Alexandra returned to London yesterday afternoon from their Scandinavian tour. The monarchs completed their foreign visit and arrived in the capital amid public interest and celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
London
King Edward
Queen Alexandra
Japan Holds Pleased View on Burrso Embassies
Tokio reports the press welcomes the Burrso Japanese embassies as a new token of friendship from Russia. Economic concerns dominate discussion with a planned redeeming of thirty million dollars in bonds by month end dampening hopes for relief from depression. Balance of trade remains unfavorable with no signs of improvement in financial stringency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Tokio
Burrso
Russia
Oats and Wheat Profits From Western Canada Homesteads
Regina writer A Kaltenbrunner reports 160 acres yielded 9 000 bushels of first class oats and 110 acres of wheat with 70 acres of wheat and 30 acres fallow producing 20 to 25 bushels per acre. He notes ship of three carloads at 53 cents per bushel and forecasts strong Western Canada crops despite adverse weather. Information on free homestead lands in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta is offered by a Canadian Government Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Saskatchewan
Canada
A. Kaltenbrunner
Moose Jaw
Western Canada
Manitoba
Alberta
Georgia Brand of Love from Uncle Remus Magazine
The passage presents Joel Chandler Harris in Uncle Remus Magazine praising affection and romance in Georgia. He jokes about candy tokens signaling courtship and notes his blessing for lovers. He implies romantic movement sustains civilization despite hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgy
Mr. Sanders
Billy
Joel Chandler Harris
Uncle Remus
Suffered Rheumatic Sores Relieved by Cuticura Trio
Mrs. V. V. Albert of Upper Frenchville Maine reports a 15 year battle with rheumatism and leg sores. After three physicians failed she used Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent, noting sores dried up in three weeks burning stopped and pain eased, and her husband recovered in three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. V. Albert
Upper
Frenchville
Extreme! Old red cow Si-Pop has died in pieces
The message jokes about the cow Si-Pop dying and being dismembered, claiming not to sell for $40. It references a rough farewell and a crude method involving stumps and explosions, in a skeptical, humorous tone.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Helped Mrs Muff
A testimonials note from Mrs Bertha Muff of Louisiana Missouri describes twelve years of female illness and eleven doctors with no relief. After following Lydia E Pinkham's advice and using her Vegetable Compound health and strength were restored, claimed as worth mountains of gold to women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia I. Pinkham
Bertha Muff
N.C. St
Louisiana
Mrs. Pinkham
Muff
Starboarder jokes about landlady and mattresses
A Philadelphia Record comic strip line has Starboarder saying he will buy the landlady a bottle of hair restorer and use it on the mattresses, prompting Hallroom to remark on her hair. The exchange conveys light humor about grooming and household items.
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Hallroom
Philadelphia
It Cures While You Walk Allen's Foot-Ease Advertisement
Druggists sell Allen's Foot-Ease cure for hot sweaty calloused feet and aching feet. Package price 25 cents. Address Allen S. Olmsted Roy N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Dan
Frias
Olmsted
Roy
N. Y
Freshman and Sophomore Debate Allowance Over Past Misconduct
Dialogue centers on whether a freshman’s father cut the allowance over a lark. The sophomore suggests the real cause is likely prior business misconduct by the father, not the prank itself.
Local grocers offer Our PN3 pie mix in three flavors
In stock Our PN3 pie mix from D Zerta Co Rochester NY now available at local grocers. Three varieties Lemon chocolate and Custard pies each 10 cent package makes two pies order today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D-Zerta Co
Rochester
N.Y
Of Little Experience. A Girl Who Has Been In Love Once
A narrative notes a young woman with limited romance experience valuing love as a serious matter. The piece contrasts her cautious view with notions of youthful courtship.
Garfield Digestive Tablets Sold By Garfield Tea Co
Garfield Digestive Tablets available from your druggist or Garfield Tea Co Brooklyn. Price 25 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Garfield Tea Co
Brooklyn
N.o
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A terse remark notes that some individuals habitually seek excuses to justify delays or avoid accountability, reflecting a pattern of blame shifting and rationalization.
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Montaigne
St. Paul Park
Independent Citizens’ League of Iowa
Davenport
August P. Richter
John Bernald
H. W. Byers
Sioux City
Capitol
Co-operative Company of
Attorney General
General
New York Court
Brownsville
Kaltenbrunner
Georgia
Pinkham
Charterhouse
Parla
Rue de la Paix
Austrie In
K. Towne & Co
Sydney
India
B. K. Paul, Joutta, Ching
Hong Kong
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