Teddy Bears Tour Sparks Colorado to Chicago and Beyond
Denver bears Teddy B Teddy G and Teddy She toured the United States in 1907 drawing crowds from Washington to New York. They traveled in a Pullman cage then appeared in John Wannamaker Philadelphia Barr's St Louis and Kansas City windows before returning to Elitch's Gardens in Denver. The trip boosted Colorado Midland publicity and delighted millions of children.
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United States
Denver
Colorado
Lea Haney
Bruinge
New York
Washington, D. C
White House
Roosevelt
New York City
Tive Hills
Glenwood Springs
C. H. Speers
Colorado Midland Railway
Cvbs
Kenilworth
Chicago
St. Louis
Barr’s
Sixth and
Olive Streets
Forest Park
Kansas City
Fairmount Park
Omaha
Seventeenth Street
Rockies
Agen
Colorado Midland
Midland
Feud Between Belleville Families Over Ducks Mules and Fences
In Belleville a long running feud between the Grossman and Conrad households flares over ducks in Richland Creek a spite fence and a wandering mule. Court actions include a writ of replevin for the mule and a peace disturbance warrant against Christ Conrad with trial set in Justice McCulloch's court.
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St. Louis
Maude
Jacob Grossman
Franz Conrad
Belleville
Conrads
Grossmans
Richland Street
Caseyville Avenue
Richland Creek
Grossman
Conrad
Girl pupil punches nose of her teacher at Missouri Point School
In St Louis a Missouri Point school across from Alton was closed after pupil Anna Hart, a Black girl, knocked down her teacher Mary E. Roberts who sought a whipping. Directors ordered the school closed, noting attendance was already below minimum.
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Anna
Fragmented Humorous Exchange About Heads and Wives
A reader jokes about a big head while a wife dismisses concern, noting there is nothing to worry about. The brief item captures a light conversational exchange presented in a newspaper snippet.
Girl Acquitted of Bathing Case in Alton Court
In Upper Alton Justice Ford acquitted 20 year old Marie Tisius after trial over allegations she bathed in Mrs. Randolph Smith’s kitchen with a window open. Testimony cited a nearby couple, a towel around her neck, and Mrs Herrin’s claim of spectators. mid January cold weather noted.
Auto Breaks Into a House in Trenton
A heavy touring car owned by Karl G. Roebling crashed into the farm house of W. J. Chinnick near Trenton. Occupants were Karl G. Roebling, his wife, Miss Emily Roebling, and driver John Roupp who was injured. The crash followed a cow encounter and hedge collision. the car ended in the parlor. Relatives drove to the city as workers freed the vehicle after hours of effort.
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Trenton
N. J
Springlake
Karl G. Roebling
W. J. Chinnick
Emily Roebling
John Roupp
Chinnick
Kodol Dyspepsia Remedy Promoted in Ad Copy
An advertisement touts Kodol as a liquid digestive aid that starts digestion instantly and restarts the stomach. It promises complete rest for the stomach and a money back guarantee via druggists, with claims of harmlessness and refunds for unused bottles.
Beauty customs in Pepys era and Maydew routine
The diary recounts a wife and Jane visiting Woolwich to fetch Maydew for facial washing. Pepys notes her early awakening at three in the morning to venture out for Mayhen, while he fears for her safety during the cold predawn hours.
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Pepys
Jane
Woolwich
Mayhen
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Praised for Piles
Advertisement notes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as the original healing soothing cooling remedy for piles. Mentions substitutes exist but promotes the original. Sold by C. A. Gamble.
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DeWitt
C. A. Gamble
The Untidiness of Death by Own Action
A quotation from Anna McClure Shell on self harm and ritual preparation. The speaker notes dressing elaborately while contemplating death by own action, then refrains from untidy final acts as the moment of choosing fate arrives.
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Anna McClure Shell
Binge Little Liver Pills Advertised for Family Health
An old advertisement promises relief from sick headaches and biliousness with Binge Little Liver Pills. It claims a rosy complexion and clear eyes without griping. Sold by C. A. Gamble.
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C. A. Gamble
Thrifty French Peasantry Finds Value in Waste
A Country Life excerpt describes French peasants saving and repurposing waste from fields and woods. They collect tree leaves for cattle bedding, forage mushrooms and edible fungi, use hazel nuts and blackberries, and snare small birds for market.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Promoted for Various Ailments
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve praised for cuts bruises scrapes and burps with piles highlighted as especially beneficial. It is recommended and sold by C. A. Gamble in the local market.
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DeWitt
C. A. Gamble
Forest Resources On French Land Highlighted
France has three fifths of an acre of forest per inhabitant and imports about $30 million in wood yearly. State forests produce $1.75 per acre annually, with a cost of 95 cents per acre each year.
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France
Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup Sells With Gentle Bowels Drive
The product promises gentle action on the bowels to drive the cold from the system while reducing inflammation and irritation. It is noted that children like it and it is sold by C. A. Gamble.
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Kennedy
C. A. Gamble
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Eddy Bears
Jake Borah
Teddy Bears
Mule
Scott
Judge
Auto
Jersey
Halligan Coffee Co
Hobart
J. B. Kooser & Co
Mrs. Loud
Ames Savings Bank
Ames
Iowa
Cash Real Estate
A. J. Graves
V. W. Sylvester
M. A. Manning
Kodol
E. C. DeWitt & Co
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