Middletown Woman Credits Lydia E Pinkham's Compound
Mrs Emma Espenshade of Middletown Pennsylvania reports relief from severe backache fatigue and organic inflammation after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound She states she returned to full household duties and helped others The ad promotes the medicine with patient testimonials and invites letters for confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass
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Middletown
Lydia E. Pinkham
Emma Espenshade
East Main St
Middletown, Pa
Pinkham
Lydia
Man Forces Can into Stove as Runaways Escape Shanty
A sad looking man enters a shanty where runaways are hiding. He thrusts a can inside the stove and a yell of dismay erupts. Ten minutes later the scene is empty with lunch pails gone and the man and the device absent.
Woman Credited With Curing Eczema By Cuticura
Mrs Mary Taylor of St Clair Missouri details a 15 year struggle with watery blisters cracking and bleeding hands. After trying many remedies she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment following a doctor’s advice and reports complete cure with no remaining traces. Adv promotes free samples and a skin book from Cuticura Boston.
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Mary. Taylor
Dept. L
Boston
Philadelphia
C. Hellmuth
Appletree Street
Resinol Chem. Co
Baltimore
Watered stock quotes spark talk of billionaires
A New York lawyer at the Lotus Club dinner warned that watered stock inflates wealth and fuels a future where billionaires boast of flashy cars. He warned of a social gulf as trust magnates grow ever richer and more powerful.
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New York
Lotus Club
Jones
Mor
New York Times
Rastus threatens arrest over stolen chickens
In a dialogue from Harper's Weekly, Rastus declares he will have Sambo arrested for stealing his chickens. Sambo challenges the claim, insisting Rastus must prove his own ownership of the birds.
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Rastus
Sambo
Harper's Weekly
Good Natured Again Good Humor Returns With Change to Proper Food
A Montana reader describes long standing indigestion and nervousness improved after trying Grape-Nuts. He credits the cereal with restoring brain and nerve strength, noting recovery of health and steadier daily function after initial curiosity.
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Montana
Indiana Senate Faces Caucus Clash Over Public Utilities Bill
Governor Ralston opposes a senate caucus on the public utilities bill while Senator Fleming backs no caucus action. The House moves to dispose of pending measures as the Senate lags, with education reforms through the Stahl Yarl ing vocational training bill expanding state schooling and funding. More than 200 seek Indiana University A B degrees as commencement nears.
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Indianapolis
Senate Democrats
Ralston
Senate
Stephen B. Fleming
House
Stahl-Yarling
Indiana
Board of Education
Purdue University
Canada to lead future shipping boom says industry official
A Cunard Line steamer Agcania completed its maiden England to Montreal voyage and Canada is forecast to outpace Panama in shipping growth. An official notes the ideal Canada England liner would carry second class and steerage only as immigration floods the North West farm belt. The Canadian government tightens migrant screening to favor Northern Europeans over Southern.
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Agcania
England
Montreal
The
American
Panama Canal
Panama
United States
Dominion
North West
Europe
Dishwashing dominates talk as suitor visits
A humorous exchange between a daughter and mother centers on mentioning dishwashing during George’s call. The daughter frets that constant talk reveals domestic duties and readiness for marriage, while the mother laughs at the practicality of chores and expectations.
Miners Duel at Butte Picnic Turns Fight
A Sunday miners picnic in Butte featured a tug of war between Irish and Slovak teams. As the Slovaks led, the Irishmen dropped the rope and fought. One Irishman repeatedly pummeled an opponent until a friend offered to join.
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Butte
Gwan
Dialogue Fragments Reflect Social Insight
Conversation shows Hazel arguing that some people lack self awareness about what is good. Henry counters that those who know but cannot afford it are worse off, highlighting gaps between knowledge and resources in society.
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Hazel
Henry
Allen's Foot Base Antiseptic Powder Ad
Ladies can wear shoes one size smaller after using Allen's Foot Base powder. It makes tight or ten shoes feel easy and gives rest and comfort. Refuse substitutes. Send for full package and address Allen's Olmated Le Roy N Y.
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Allen
le Roy
If agine men were compelled to pay as they go they would never get start
A historical snippet notes a saying about men being forced to pay as they go would deter any start. The line implies monetary constraint blocks action and progress.
German Investigator Finds Plants Need Nourishment
A German investigator reports plants resist cold best when nourished with sugar. Sugar feeding increases a plant’s ability to withstand low temperatures, though to a lesser degree than animal food.
Parents to Push Plan to Ease City School Overcrowding
Nearly two hundred members of the Parent-Teachers association at Shortridge High School Indianapolis meet to adopt a resolution for general agitation to relieve overcrowded city schools. Mrs H E Barnard introduced the measure and T C Howe of Butler College spoke in support. He will prepare statistics on the overcrowding. Mrs Frederick Hoke state president of Mothers Congress outlined bills before the legislature on women and children and their merits.
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Parent-Teachers’ Association
Shortridge High School
Indianapolis
H. E. Barnard
T. C. Howe
Butler College
Frederick ‘Hoke
Mothers’ Congress
Man Shaves Pimeelt in Apt to Cut His Best Friend
A reported incident describes an unnamed man shaving Pimeelt in an attempt to harm his best friend. Officials have not released further details about motive or outcomes.
Misprinted Teething Syrup Ad and Odd Payment Note
A fragmented 19th century ad fragment mentions Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children and gums with soothing claims. An unrelated line about Sea Bottles Pay compliments and paying bills first appears, creating a stray payment reminder within the notice.
New Corporations in Indianapolis Formed
Fall Creek Investment Company of Indianapolis begins operations with capital of 3000 dollars to manage real estate. Officers listed include B. E. Richardson of 3 Jordan and George Snyder of 1 George.
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Fall Creek Investment Company
Indianapolis
B. EB
Richardson
Jordan
George
FS ‘Snyder
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