Major Thaddeus Clarkson, Grand Army Leader, Civil War Veteran
Major Thaddeus Clarkson is highlighted as the new commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. Born in Gettysburg Pennsylvania near Antietam landmarks he enlisted at age 21 in the First Illinois artillery and rose to command in Arkansas. After Civil War service he settled in Omaha becoming postmaster and active in G A R leadership roles.
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Thaddeus Stevens Clarkson
Grand Army of the Republic
Gettysburg
Antietam
Clarkson
Ilinois
Arkansas
Omaha
Harrison
National Council of Administration
Nebraska
Loyal Legion
Austin Corbin's Successor
William H. Baldwin Jr. succeeds the late Austin Corbin as president of the Long Island railroad. One of the youngest railroad presidents, Baldwin rose from Union Pacific clerk to first vice president, led Flint and Pere Marquette, and became general manager of the Southern railroad system before taking the Long Island post.
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Austin Corbin
William H. Baldwin, Jr
Long Island Railroad
Harvard
Union Pacific Railroad
Omaha
America
Baldwin
Union Pacific
Jay Gould
Flint and Pere Marquette Railroad
Michigan
Southern Railroad System
Ian Maclaren Arrives in America For Readings Tour
Ian Maclaren, the author known for Be side the Bonnie Brier Brush, is on American shores for a tour that extends to mid December. In Liverpool he is Rev Dr John Maclaren Watson pastor of Sefton Park Presbyterian Church with a large influential congregation. He will lecture in major cities and read from his books during this first U S visit.
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Bonnie Brier
Jamie Soutar
Dr. Maclure
Sandy Stewart
Drumtochite
Ian Maclaren
Liverpool
John Maclaren Watson
Sefton Park Presbyterian Church
England
Watson
America
Governor Drake Highlights Week of Civic Events
A list of October events begins with Governor's Day on Thursday with Gov Drake and staff. Friday showcases Old Settlers' Day with ex Senator James Harlan presiding and a March of Progress parade. Activities run through Oct 8 with Educational Day Political Day Women's Day Musical Day Democratic Day and nightly fireworks along the river carnival.
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Drake
James Harlan
Sabin
Dr Kay's Renovator Praised By Sufferer In 1896 Ad
Harry Bennett of Council Bluffs Iowa writes that persistent sick headaches troubled him for days until he found relief with Dr Kay's Renovator after a few doses. He claims to be cured and highly praises the remedy sold by grocers for 25c and 1.00.
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Harry Bennett
Third Avenue
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Des Moines Incubator manager dies from gas explosion injuries
S A McKinney of the Des Moines Incubator company dies from injuries received Tuesday when a pot of blazing gasoline exploded as he attempted to throw it out of a window.
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Des Moines
S. A. McKinney
Des Moines Incubator
Hood’s Pills advertised as best after-dinner aid
An advertisement touts Hood’s Pills for digestion and laxative effects at 25 cents. It notes Ayer’s Sarsaparilla secret formula and blood cleansing power. An antisquirrel convention is planned in Spokane on May 15. Mrs. Mary Svabek of Omaha endorses Dr Kay’s Renovator. Also promotes One Minute Cough Cure for colds, pneumonia, bronchitis, and consumption prevention sold by D D Bales.
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Ayer
Mary Svabek
South 14Th St
Omaha
D. D. Bales
Greenland Birch Named World’s Smallest Tree
The Greenland birch is described as the smallest tree in the world. It stands under three feet tall yet spans a two to three foot radius, forming a compact, low growing specimen.
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Greenland
Remedies and tonics advertise health claims from 19th century ads
The passage lists patent medicines Hood's Sarsaparilla Hall's Hair Renewer and Simmons Liver Regulator with testimonials. It praises quick relief purifying blood strengthening nerves and appetite while urging substitutes be avoided and citing user experiences from Illinois and Iowa.
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Hood
De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve Named for Skin Ailments
Claims to cure eczema and similar skin troubles with immediate soothing action. Says it restores tissues to natural condition and never fails to cure piles. Sold by D. D. Bales.
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de Witt
D. D. Bales
Captain praises Ayer’s Pills for crew health
Capt. C. Mueller says he has relied on Ayer's Pills to regulate bowels aboard the ship. He notes the medicine is not harsh yet effective, and has long been a staple in the medical chest for both himself and his crew.
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C. Mueller
Ayer
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Offered as Pile Cure
The advertisement touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a speedy healer for ulcers and open sores and claims it is the best pile cure. It states it is for sale by D. D. Bales.
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DeWitt
D. D. Bales
Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Re new er restores the hair
An old-style patent remedy claims to restore natural hair color using Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Re newer. The ad promotes hair growth and coloring effects with a focus on topical treatment.
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Hall
Humor of the Hour in Election Rigging Tale
A Detroit Free Press anecdote recounts a contractor with many workers who admits he voted for the rival after being paid to support them. The humor hinges on the employee saying he voted nine times for the boss’s candidate under contract, highlighting lax election methods in a bygone section.
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Jerry
Allus
Detroit Free Press
Katie McDale Buys Bike Amid Family Patrol
Mrs Mulcahey asks about Katie as she bikes in New York. Mrs McDale confirms she is riding, noting her brother and father on either side with a crowd and a cable car rumbling near. The uproar is described as reaching Harlem and Staten Island.
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Katie
Mrs. Mulcahey
Mrs. McDale
Katie McDale
Harlem
Staten Island
New York World
Queer Names For Streets In The Capital
An amusing anecdote from the city circle recalls a milkman recounting a shooting last night. He says the doctor told the policeman the incident occurred between der duodenum and dot ilium in the northwest, prompting chatter about new street names issued by the commissioners.
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Washington Star
The Charitable Institutions Debate in Indianapolis
A street corner orator asks a passerby if he supports American institutions. Weary Watkins replies that the institutions support him, highlighting a satirical view of charity and public aid in Indianapolis.
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Weary Watkins
Indianapolis Journal
Diamonds and coal as same substance, says lecturer
A future science lecturer notes that common diamonds and a large coal chunk in a necklace are the same substance, illustrating a surprising connection between gems and fuel. The Detroit Tribune quotes the remark as part of a broader discussion.
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Detroit Tribune
Leaders of Fashion Advised to Shelter as Homes Overrun
A fragmentary dialogue shows a speaker urging immediate evacuation and opening blinds while another insists on returning last. The quotation hints at a tense domestic moment amid a looming homecoming. The text presents a dramatic exchange without additional context or names.
Theatrical Shift Sparks Quip on Careers
In a witty exchange from Fliegende Blatter a former newsman notes his new role as theater usher. He quips that though not born for literature he thrives on the stage, while the other replies the change suits him well.
Husband promises summer riches for family
Quote from Chicago Record notes husband predicts wealth by next summer. He jokes that prosperity would allow the family to have hay fever. The exchange hints at financial strain and lighthearted speculation within a household.
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Chicago
Blower’s head shouts alert during Dublin church psalm
In a Dublin church the choir was startled when the organ blower’s head shouted Sing like blazes The bellows is busted The incident was reported in Tit Bits notes.
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Dublin
Cough Cure and Remedies Advertised by D. D. Bales
Multiple patent medicines such as One Minute Cough Cure DeWitt's Little Early Risers and DeWitt's Colic Cholera Cure are advertised for cough headaches indigestion summer upset dysentery and diarrhoea with claims of relief and money back guarantees sold by D. D. Bales.
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DeWitt
D. D. Bales
DeWitt’s
Reed How About Bicycle Jokes and Sacred Subjects
Exchange from Cincinnati Enquirer and Truth sketches a playful back and forth about humor and sacred topics. Wright mentions buying a wheel catching Reed off guard while Mrs Mortimer notes greater joy in children’s education and kindergarten, reflecting light social commentary.
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Reed
Wright
Cincinnati Enquirer
Campaign speaker Polished Delivery Sparks Debate
A Detroit Free Press snide remark questions Eleviator’s effectiveness as a campaign speaker. The quote notes he is busy smoothing sentences and appears to miss making a clear point. The brief reflects voter frustration with rhetoric over clarity.
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Old Eleviator
Detroit Free Press
Hay fever woes brighten a Cleveland Leader verse
A poet narrates meeting a maiden in distress. She explains tears arise from hot love or sorrow but reveals the culprit as hay fever. The piece blends romance with a humorous allergy twist in dated newspaper verse style.
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Raisig Caid
Cleveland
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