Woman tells of twelve year illness healed by Pinkham's Compound
Mrs Bertha Muff of Louisiana Missouri suffers twelve years with dragging pains monthly cramps and bilious spells after eleven doctors failed she found relief with Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She praises the remedy as valuable beyond gold and notes its non narcotic formula produced by the Pinkham laboratory in Lynn Massachusetts and confidential female correspondence from the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Berthamuff
N. 4Th Street
Pinkham Laboratory
Lynn
Mass
Garfield Tea Promised as Antidote to Liver Ailment
A cryptic wartime style note touts Garfield Tea as a natural remedy for an irritable nervous condition caused by a bad liver and claims it offers a stinging rebuke to busy bees.
The Exception Insight on Fire and Aftermath
A literary quip notes a man differs from a blaze: once extinguished, he remains full of fire. The exchange contrasts human resilience with destructive heat, implying enduring inner vigor beyond cessation of outward flame.
Irreverent Quip On Music Lessons
A cartoonish remark suggests Jones forces his girlfriend to take music lessons to prove she has no talent. He claims he cannot afford the expense yet expresses disdain for people on the next floor.
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Jones
Daughters of the American Revolution jewels valued over half a million
The Washington reception showcased jewelry worn by the Daughters of the American Revolution with an aggregate value exceeding 500000. The Boston Transcript notes such jewel estimates are often high but remarks that if Revolutionary fathers had had 50000 dollars of ammunition at key times they might have shortened the war by two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of the American Revolution
Washington
Boston Transcript
Doomed minister Richeson walks to death in Charlestown
Clarence V. T. Richeson, a former clergyman, was electrocuted at 12:10 AM in the Charlestown state prison for the murder of Avis Linnell. He faced execution with calculated courage, prayed, recited psalms, and asked to die in his regular clothes, telling his ministers and the warden he was ready to meet his Maker.
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Massachusetts State Prison
Charlestown
Mass
Clarence V. T. Richeson
Avis Linnell
Charlestown State Prison
Stebbins
Johnson
Richeson
Dr. Johnson
Virginia
Douglas Richeson
Hall Takes Oath as Louisiana Governor
Luther E. Hall took the oath of office as governor of Louisiana in Baton Rouge on May 21. He succeeds J. Y. Sanders, who will retire to private life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Luther E. Hall
Louisiana
J. Y. Sanders
Americans Beaten and Insulted in Fortuna Raid
Sixty nine Americans arrive on the Noruega from Vera Cruz report a bandit raid on Fortuna Veracruz area where they were beaten and insulted. The voyage carried migrants to Galveston Texas with claims of danger and unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Tex
Vera Cruz
Mex
Fortuna
Ben Hur Tribe Dedicates Five-Story Office Building
In Crawfordsville Indiana the Supreme Tribe of Ben Hur dedicated its new five story office building with elaborate ceremonies. J J Lentz of Columbus Ohio delivered the chief address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Ind
Supreme Tribe of
Ben Hur
J. J. Lentz
Columbus
Balloon Reaches 9850 Feet in Rain-Soaked Flight
Paris reports a dirigible ascent to 9,850 feet accomplished Monday despite driving rain. The flight was piloted by La Motte Bruff as part of ongoing ascent trials.
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Paris
la Motte Bruff
Indiana G A R Meet Opens in South Bend Encampment
The thirty third annual encampment of the Indiana department G A R and auxiliary bodies began in South Bend with about 8 000 delegates and visitors present last Tuesday.
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Indiana
South Bend
Ind
Indiana Department G A. R
Doctor Advised Resinol for Eczema Story Highlights
Testimonies from Mrs. Collins of McSherrystown and Mrs. Lucas of Montclare praise Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap for eczema and skin troubles. They report rapid relief and curing effects, especially on scalp and children. The ad notes prices and sample requests from Resinol Chemical Co. Baltimore Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. A. Collins
McSherrystown
W. A. Lucas
Montclare
Veracity of Witness Questioned by Jim Slocum
Jim Slocum of Montgomery county testified for impeachment, saying he doubted the witness’s truthfulness. He implied villagers would seek corroborating evidence before burying a man who appeared near death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Slocum
Montgomery County
Kansas City Journal
Jim
Antiseptic Powder Promises Easy Feet Delight
An antiseptic foot powder prospectus offers a powder to shake into shoes for tired tender and swollen feet. It claims to ease pain and make walking a delight. Sold everywhere for 25 cents. Free trial package available by writing Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. x
Pedal Affliction Quips About Foot Stamping
A witty exchange turns on a comic misread of pain from foot stamping. The remark pokes fun at someone noticing a pedal ailment while a sharper reply acknowledges the joke and shifts to a pun about corn.
Paxton Toilet Co Promotes Paxtine for Purity
Promote a clean body by using Paxtine in sponge baths. It eradicates perspiration and all body odors. Available at druggists for 25 cents a box or sent postpaid on receipt of price by The Paxton Toilet Co. Boston, Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Mass
Quotations and ads mix in a 19th century page
A jumble of quotes about freedom truth and obedience sits beside patent medicine claims. Garfield Tea is pitched to improve breath and temper while teething syrup and other remedies advertise cures and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William James
Indiana industry commission wraps up Bloomington visit
The Indiana industrial commission, appointed to study education in state industries, held its last meeting with Indiana University in Bloomington. A convocation heard opinions from leaders including President W. L. Bryan and W. N. Showers as the panel endorses teaching trades and domestic science in schools.
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Bloomington
Indiana Industrial Commission
Indiana University
W. L. Bryan
University
W. N. Showers
Doan's Kidney Pills End Rheumatic Aches
A newspaper notice promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy for backache and aching joints linked to kidney weakness. It cites Anthony Ruf of Chippewa Falls Wisconsin who says the pills cured his rheumatism after hospital treatment failed. The ad urges readers to recall the slogan When Your Back Is Lame Remember the Name Doan's and notes 60 local stores, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Doan
Anthony Ruf
Chippewa $Slla
Wis
Commentary on naming conventions for Tom Watson and John L. Sullivan
The discussion questions why political figure Tom Watson is titled with Boston as an identifier. A companion notes that John L. Sullivan carried no such regional tag. Both cite the practice as optional rather than essential in identifying figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bane Sa Howell
Tom Watson
Boston
Powell
John L. Sullivan
Physician Advises Cuticura Remedies
Four years ago I had itchy breaking patches on my wrist and shin that would bleed when scratched. The physician called it dry eczema and prescribed ointment with no relief until I used Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills which cleared my skin and have kept it away since. Irven Hutchison Three Rivers Michigan March 16 1911. Garfield Tea claim and advertising offer Cuticura mailing address Boston.
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Irven Hutchison
Three Rivers
Mich
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W. P. Boal
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Bellmore
John Lamb
Portland
Mary J. Justus
Bluffton
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Peru
Charles R. Elliot
Indianapolis
William Wilkins
Barres Hotel
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Wilkins
Winona Lake
Winona College of Agriculture
A. T. Wiancko
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Purdue University
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V.C. Hanawalt
Hanawalt
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Chris Koepff
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James Rowe
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Laporte
Frank Gland
Gland
Joseph E. Folk
Missouri
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Coca-Cola CO
Atlanta, GA
Coca-Cola
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W. L. Douglas
W.l.douglas
Brockton
Spohn
Spohn Medical CO
Goshen
Carter
Daisy Fly Killer
Harold Somers
DeKalb Ave
Brooklyn
N.Y
Ata Prd
Watson E.coleman
Washington, D.C
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Pamplin
Rochelle Sales
Antene
Bears
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Everybody's Magazine
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New York City
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Saskatchewan
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Edmonton
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Katchewan
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