New England Women Report Pinkham's Compound Aids Health
Women from Boston to Vermont share testimonials on Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound aiding recovery from hemorrhages backache nervousness and fatigue. Letters praise relief after weeks of illness and urge others to try the herbal remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Boston
Mass
Mrs. Borge JuBr
Fifth Street
South
Julia King
Phoenix
R.I
uLia Eing
Phenix
R.L
Etta Donovan
Willimantic
Conn
Ezra Donovan
Main Street
Augusta
Mrs. Wivrreep Dana
J. A. Thompson
Newport
Joan A. Thompson
Newport Center
Vermont
Lynn
West Is No Place For Consumption, States Urged
The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis asks physicians in eastern states to stop sending consumptives in final stages and with limited funds to the southwestern United States seeking health. It notes 6 million people in the region and at least 10 percent with TB, with 10,000 such patients dying westward yearly, many too poor to live decently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
United States
Colorado
New Mexico
Arizona
California
Texas
National Association
Paris Mosquito Invasion Tied to Fewer Swallows
The article notes an unusual mosquito and gnat surge in Paris due to fewer swallows and a decline in sparrows. It attributes sparrow scarcity to mechanical traction replacing horses, predicting horses will vanish from Paris and affect the street economy of the pierrot who drinks wine while seeking oats and barley on the boulevards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Pierrot
Why Bonds Are Safe Investments booklet issued by Harris Trust
The Harris Trust and Savings Bank in Chicago released a booklet titled Why Bonds Are Safe Investments. It explains bond types, purposes, and uses in simple terms for first time bond investors and notes bonds as safe for individuals and institutions. Copies are available free by request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris Trust and Savings Bank
Harris Trust Building
Chicago
Golfer Reports Grand Army Score In Debut Round
A golfer playing his first game of the season said he achieved a Grand Army score by posting 61 on the front nine and 65 on the back nine for a 126 total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Evening Post
Grouch's Vacation
A light exchange unfolds about leisure as a husband’s vacation draws mixed feelings. The speaker notes wider contentment with personal respite while the partner shows less enthusiasm for travel.
Soda to Brighten China Product Claim
An advertisement promotes eSoda claiming it will brighten china burned or darkened by long use. The copy emphasizes resilience with lines about winning life’s battles requiring toughness and persistence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
eSoda
Hope Hangs On Despite Slow Work Pace
A cautious note urges steady progress without stalling the task. The line about not leaving the job half done emphasizes finish and diligence while maintaining optimism.
Tessie and Jessie Aide Conversation About Leaving Early
Tessie notes Mr. Bore said one good thing last night he had to go early. Jessie asks what that was and Tessie replies he had to go early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tessie
California Woman Snares Six Foot Bear in Woods
Mrs. W H Pillsbury of Chico shot a six foot brown bear near Cohasset as she and her husband walked toward Promontory. Using a 30-30 carbine she took deliberate aim at about forty yards and hit the bear in the right eye, killing it instantly. The carcass weighed around 200 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Cohasset
W. H. Pillsbury
Chico
Pillsbury
Chico Cor
San Francisco Chronicle
Unfailing Stimulant Duty Lifts Hearts, Not Drunk
A public admonition on stimulants notes men seek aid in wine but true uplift comes from duty. The piece contrasts drunken revelry with a steady, blue sky of duty where happiness persists, urging character over intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D,prentice
Czar of Russia Maintains Vast Palace Empire
The czar commands 102 grand palaces with a staff of 32 000 servants and an annual payroll of 4 60 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czar
Russia
Cole's Carboli Salve Heals Itching Skin Disease
An advertisement for Cole's Carboli salve claims to stop itching and smooth the skin. Sold by AH druggists for 25 cents and 0 pence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
Idle Time Distracts Busy Man Says Cautionary Proverb
A reflective line notes that no task grips a man more than the effort to squander his moments. The saying warns against letting time slip away while seeking ease or leisure.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad For Teething Pain
An advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children. It claims to ease teething pain gum swelling and colic and lists a price of 2 cents per bottle. The note reflects a historic child care remedy with broad undocumented claims.
Sluggish Player Holds Back as Slugger Not Yet Found
A baseball player struggles to hit with power, showing sluggish form while not yet rising to slugger status. The scene suggests pending improvement and ongoing evaluation by coaches.
Indiana Exhibit Judges Announced for 1913 Fair
Indianapolis reports the Fanciers Association of Indiana held a semi annual meeting at the state fair grounds with breeders from across the state. Poultry judges for February 1913 include W C Pierce A L Kummer Charles McClaire and Ernest Cook with John Bradshaw as dog judge. The event plans lectures on marketing poultry and eggs and features A P A ribbons and a possible coliseum to expand the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Fanciers’ Association of Indiana
State Fair Grounds
Purdue
Poultry Association
Do. R. Milhouse
W. C. Pierce
A. L. Kummer
Allentown
Chares McClaire
New London
Ernest Cook
Scotch Plains
N. J
John Bradshaw
San Francisco
Cal
R. A. McKinney
McKinley
Co. R. Milhouse
Churchman Avenue
New Appeals for Pardon Filed for September Board
The state board of pardons accepts new cases for its September meeting starting September 23, including Henry county petit larceny by Wayne Pemberton and multiple other indictments and felonies from counties such as Gibson, Howard, Marion, and Delaware. Several cases were continued from prior sessions, with more anticipated in the coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Pardons
Green
Henry County
Petit Larceny
Wayne Pemberton
Mount Vernon
Joseph Horckney
Samuel R. Hull
Gibson County
Charles Moore
Warrick County
Clarence Boffing
Marion County
Earl Spitler
Howard County
Raymond Welty
Carl Johnson
Morgan County
Nelson B. Rose
Delaware County
John Burns
Spencer County
Hyman Byron
T Thomas Heiser
Laporte County
Self-Help Talk Opens Indiana Negro Medical Meeting
The fourth annual Indiana branch meeting of the National Medical Association for Negro physicians dentists and pharmacists was held at Bethel A M E church in Indianapolis. Dr George C Hall of Chicago Y M C A gave the main address on Self Help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Negro
Indiana
National Medical Association
Bethel A. M. E
Indianapolis
George C. Hall
Chicago Colored Y. M. Cc. A
J. O. Puryear
Aesculapian Medical Society
H. L. Hammons
Hammons
Hall
Lincoln Hospital
Pythian Temple Hall
W. H. Armistead
Association
J. H. Ward
60000 Hunters Licenses To Be Sent Statewide
The commissioner of fisheries and game plans to issue sixty thousand hunters licenses for distribution by county clerks. Last year 54000 licenses produced about 49200 in revenue. County clerks keep ten cents from each dollar license fee, while Marion county sends all proceeds to the state treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Fisheries and Game
Nimrods
Marion County
D A R Convention Dates Set For Indiana State Meet
Announcement states the Indiana department Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its annual state convention October 8 9 and 10. Delegates and visitors will be hosted by Mrs James M M Fowler national vice regent of the DAR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Department of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Stand ard for bakeries urged by state food chief
H E Barnard state food and drug commissioner backs national adoption of a Bakers Helper standard covering cleanliness and safety in bakeries. The draft lists lighting ventilation, washable surfaces, vermin control, plumbing, water supply, sanitary toilets, clean storage, proper waste disposal, equipment hygiene, odor control, safe distribution, and health certificates for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Barnard
Food and Drug Commissioner
National
Bakers’ Association
Bakers’ Helper
Knights of the Golden Eagle Elect State Officers in Richmond
The state convention in Richmond elected William Cain Anderson F C and Charles M Schaeffer Union City G V S as officers with Durbin Mack Anderson G S and J E Conklin Harrisville G K and J C Scofield Union City G S among others. The Grand Temple named P G T Mrs Jennie Bookert Muncie and G T Mrs Nora Fowler Union City and G V T Mrs Cora Croy Auburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Richmond
William Cain
Anderson
F. C
Charles M. Schaeffer
Union City
al Ravish
G. M
J. E. Conklin
Harrisville
G. K
J. C. Scofield
Durbin Mack
G.S. G
Filmer
Denmark Advances in Electric Light With Widespread Coverage
The Scientific American notes that all Danish towns with 5000 or more residents have public electric service and only three towns between 3000 and 5000 lack mains. Copenhagen hosts the largest plants producing 27 000 horsepower, powering city mains and tramways. Most towns run individual plants, with Skovshoved as a rare intercommunal system serving suburban areas and tramlines. Diesel engines dominate small town stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
Scientific American
Copenhagen
Skovshoved
Hellerup
Klampenburg
Eruption Like Pimples Spreads as Cure Reaches Boy
A Wathena mother reports her son suffered a severe scalp eruption and facial sores for weeks. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, the sores largely disappeared and his skin cleared. The signed testimonial dates to December 31, 1911, noting Cuticura products offered worldwide with a free Skin Book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wathena
Kan
W. H. Hughes
Dept. L
Boston
Best Books for Children From Eugene Field List
A historian cites a youthful reading guide attributed to Eugene Field listing ten titles for under six teen readers. Included are Pilgrim's Progress Andersen's Fairy Tales Grimm's Fairy Tales Scottish Chiefs Black Beauty The Arabian Nights Swiss Family Robinson Little Lord Fauntleroy Tom Brown's School Days and Little Women for girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Field
Escaped Man Makes Quiet Getaway After Soap Attack
A thwarted pursuer is struck by an object described as a cake of soap in a baffling incident. The escaped man reportedly fled the scene, prompting questions about motive and the sequence of events.
Your Husband Skips Dinner for Ball Game Umpire Foe
A lighthearted variant notes a husband who forsakes dinner to nitpick an umpire at local ball games. The quip contrasts his zeal for critique with domestic routines.
Rousseau’s London Visit Sparks Adulation and Banter
The fragment recalls Rousseau’s 1766 English tour when crowds greeted him in London and Lord Charlemont noted the Armenian dress drew praise. Garrick hosted a supper and acted two parts for him. Mrs Garrick found the evening strained as the philosopher strained to perform and leaned over the box, nearly toppling into the pit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rousseau
Paris
England
Lord Charlemont
London
Garrick
Orphan Eight Wins Lottery Prize of 100000
An eight year old orphan from Pskoff orphanage presented a 100000 lottery ticket at the State Bank in St. Petersburg in connection with Nobles Bank. The ticket holder is now under care of an arch priest as relatives seek to adopt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nobles Bank
State Bank
St. Petersburg
Pskoff
Paxton Toilet Co Paxtine Tablets Sold 25c Box
Advertises Paxtine tablets as cheaper better toilet and medicinal antiseptic. Sold by mail order for 25 cents a box from The Paxton Toilet Co Boston Mass for postpaid delivery on receipt of price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Mass
Australia Irrigation Expands With Artesian Wells
Australia irrigates over two million acres of grazing lands using artesian wells. The program increases livestock forage and regional agricultural output in arid districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Final Key Unlocks Door in Persistent Effort Motto
A motivational note urges continuing effort until the last key works. The line emphasizes perseverance, patience, and determination in pursuing a solution or breakthrough. It frames persistence as essential when earlier attempts fail.
You Can Cure Catarrh With Cole's Carboni Salve
A short advertisement claims Cole's Carboni salve cures catarrh and is a widely available remedy sold by druggists for 25 and 50 cents. The copy notes others boast about it to deter competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
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