Dean's Kidney Pills Cure Normal man from pain
A. C. Sprague of Normal Wisconsin narrates two years of kidney pain relief after using three boxes of Dean's Kidney Pills. He reports improved sleep, mobility, and comfort and states he can ride and travel again. Free trial offered by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York. sold by all dealers for 50 cents.
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A. C. Sprague
Normal
A.C. Sprague
Dean
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Oddities from the era span courts to kites and curses
Reports cover a Roscommon Assizes interpreter, Vienna old-age coins, Rhodesia curbing sorcery, England battling ivy near cathedrals, Olmutz prisoners uneasy over moustaches, and S F Cody’s kite experiment at Crystal Palace ending with a lightning strike but no injuries.
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Roscommon Assizes
Ireland
Vienna
Austria
England
Olmutz
S. F. Cody
Crystal Palace
Sydenham
Grape-Nuts Helped Child Rise From Illness Says Doctor
A Denver physician attributed a four year old boy’s recovery from stomach liver and kidney disorders to a diet centered on Grape-Nuts without added sugar. The mother reported rapid improvement and the boy became rosy cheeked and healthy again. The ad notes Postum Co. sells Grape-Nuts and claims the product contains a natural pre digested natural sugar. It advises feeding a small amount when a child desires sweets and promotes The Road to Wellville booklet in each package.
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Denver
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Bell's Budding Method For Trees In New South Wales
An Australian fruit grower, J Bell, describes a bone awl technique for budding peach trees without interrupting fruit production. Buds are inserted under leather patches tacked with zimp pins. wedge grafts also used. He cites even growth and strong fruit from 11 buds across three varieties, recommending trial on old trees.
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J. Bell
New South Wales
Sbell
Orange Judd
Good Way to Pick Apples From the Tree
The Farmers' Review notes a method using a hay-filled tick to catch falling apples and warns it may injure fruit for some varieties. It emphasizes careful dropping to avoid hitting other apples or branches and recommends using an apple basket or bag for most fruit gathering.
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Farmers’ Review
Mustard Weeds Threatened by Sulphate Treatment
Cornell University figures say a three percent solution of copper sulphate applied at four to five gallons per acre destroys mustard or wild oat growing with cereals or peas without injuring the crop. Professor Z Stone notes satisfactory results.
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Prof
Z. & Stone
Cornell University
Purchasing Fruit Trees for Best Long Term Growth
Farmers' Review advises buyers to prefer locally sourced young trees for better soil establishment and growth in five to six years. It warns against chasing big, old, or well shaped trees from ill suited varieties and notes nurserymen may mislead to protect sales.
Mulch Advice for Orchards from Michigan Horticultural Meeting
W J Green argues young orchards can use more surface mulch while mature ones need less from external fields. He urges self supporting plots, notes mulch preserves moisture and moderates climate, and compares mulched versus unmulched growth over a decade. He emphasizes sufficient plant food and moisture, likening soil fertility to life insurance.
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Michigan Horticultural Society
W. J. Green
Air and Cream Flavor With Pure Air Debate
A French savant claims air harms cream by oxidizing upper cream layers for butter. He suggests skimming these layers to improve flavor. Our scientists disagree, saying perfectly pure air does not detrimentally affect cream.
Davis Accepts the Democratic Nomination for Vice President
Henry G. Davis accepted his nomination by the Democratic Party for vice president at Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs. John Sharp Williams announced the action, Davis praised the party platform, warned against centralization, and urged faith in local self government.
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White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Henry G. Davis
Democratic Party
United States
Green Brier
White Sulphur Springs Hotel
John Sharp Williams
Williams
New England
Indianola Post Office
Davis
New Leader Elected for Grand Army of the Republic
Gen. Wilmon W. Blackmar of Boston was elected commander-in-chief by acclamation at the national encampment. Denver was chosen as the 1905 encampment site. Other officers named include John R. King of Washington as senior vice commander-in-chief and George W. Patten of Chattanooga as junior vice commander.
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Gen. Blackmar
Grand Army of Republic
Boston
Wilmon W. Blackmar
Grand Army of the Republic
Denver
Colo
John R. King
Wash
G. A. Br.ington
D. C
George W. Patten
Chattanooga
Tenn
Warren R. King
Indianapolis
J. H. Bradford
Washington, D. C
Banker Spalding Released From Joliet Penitentiary
Chicago August 20 Charles W Spalding dubbed the banker convict was ordered released from Joliet penitentiary. Judge Dunne granted his habeas corpus petition and the attorney general’s effort to block the release failed.
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Banker Spalding
Chicago
Charles W. Spalding
Joliet
Dunne
Spalding
Gas leak in West Forty-seventh street tenement claimed worker
A high pressure illuminating gas escaped from an uncapped two inch main in a cellar on West Forty-seventh street. One workman died, two were rescued at the point of suffocation, and three women tenants were seriously affected.
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New York
West Forty-seventh Street
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J.F. Era
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Roger Hanson
Lydia E. Pinkham
Prinkhamm
12Th St
Louisville
Mas. Pinkham
Benice
Miss Exst
Danforth
de Soto St
Memphis
Texas
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Aransas Pass
Artesian
E. O. Burton
Immigration Agt
Beals Building
Kansas City
S.A
A.P
Territory
Musee Ve Im
BR. Paxton CO
Pope Bldg
Mass
Laels Dea
Southwest
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
St. Louisa
Oklahoma City
Denison
Fort Worth
Dallas
Waco
Austin
San Antonio Houston
Galveston
Katy
St. Louis
Iren
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