Kissing bug and dozens of Indiana tragedies reported
The Hoosier column notes widespread incidents across Indiana. Reports include a Hartford City kissing bug outbreak, deaths from mining accidents near Linton and Kokomo, a drowning at Alexandria, a fatal fall near Reynolds, injuries from street and wagon incidents, and political unrest over land sales and labor wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford City
Samuel Sherwood
Metamora
Kokomo
Jasper Townes
Vernon
Alexandria
Joseph Turner
Bloomington
Joseph Downham
Anderson
Old
Bell
Elkhart
Chicago
J. L. Hall
Reynolds
Oaktown
John Smith
Jacob Blair
Connersville
Raily
Agustus Doty
Flora
Pleasant Township
Porter County
Sis An Pere
Kankakee
Wabash
Cty
Warshaw
Muncetus
Andrew Carnegie
Tubes
Carter
Fortine
Chintet
Corbin
Daniel Henyon
Louisville & Texas Railhway
Louisville
Howell Yards
Evansville
Henyon
Muntington
Benjamin Chesterman
Charles C. Smith
John Houzell
Pennsylvania Central Railroad Company
Startford City
Fouzell
Lancaster
Ohio
Nuisance on the Increase Billboards Grow in Size and Number
The Jersey City Journal argues billboards spoil views and become pervasive from cities to rural roads. It advocates a licensing tax to curb proliferation, proposing a per mile fee to fund roads and schools and reduce excessive signs nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jersey City
Ever Young and Rever Fate The Oriental Crem Beauty Claim
The Davenport Democrat warns against harmful cosmetics and promotes Dr Gouraud New Yorks Oriental Crem as a harmless method to preserve complexion and remove blemishes. It claims wide adoption by fashion professionals and positions the product as the safest beautifying option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croto
EP. Pelix Gouraud
New York City
Unclear education remark in Imitaniaous Press fragment
Fragmentary quotation from Imitaniaous Press notes a speaker reflecting on education and reverence after the loss of parents. The odd phrasing suggests a misread OCR of a personal reminiscence or editorial aside, with incomplete names and uncertain meaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imitaniaous Press
Nickel Plate Excursion Rates To Denver And Beyond
The Nickel Plate Road offers low excursion rates to Denver Colorado Springs Glenwood Springs Ogden Salt Lake City Hot Springs St Paul and Datoth Minnesota. Tickets on sale from June 1st to Sept 1st good to return until Oct 1st. Contact nearest agent or Port Wayne Indiana agents for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado Springs
Glenwood Springs
Col. Ogden
Salt Lake City
Utah
Hot Springs
St. Paul
Datoth
Minn
Asterfin
Fort Wayne
Port Wayne
Tnd
Grain-O Health Drink Promises Coffee Taste
Grain-O described as a wholesome table drink with no coffee side effects and a pleasant taste. Advertisements tout its gentle digestion and appeal for children, urging readers to ask grocers for Grain-O, Vii and Zhe.
Foot Comfort Cure and Aches Notes
Short ads for Allen’s Jeat Ease powder for tight shoes and foot relief. Claims need for relief by product at 25 cents from druggists and shoe stores. Miscellaneous quotes include bar maids in England wage claim and a John F Boyer endorsement for Piso’s Cure, plus advice on Engle Linen Paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olissted
Pektoy, N.Y
Crows to Blame for Terrapin Egg Loss This Spring
The article explains crows prey on terrapin and diamondback turtle eggs in marsh nests. Crows guard populations as turtles dig egg chambers in sandy uplands and cover nests with sand before the hatch. The crow attacks with beaks and claws, destroying thousands of eggs and posing the greatest threat to diamondbacks.
A Brother's Love
A Belfast bound brother reports how James Watt of this place cured his Kiddey Trouble with six boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills. He sent pills and his praise to his long distant sibling, illustrating lasting fraternal care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Watt
Mr. Watt
Dodd
Belfast
Ireland
The Grip of Fitiquette and a House Etiquette Clash
A Baltimore America clipping notes a young woman faced with social rules at a boarding house. The man questions her suitor status while she resists public apology and confronts rigid manners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
America
Careful Laundering of Delicate Garments Advice
A damaged OCR note discusses laundering delicate dresses. It mentions gentle handling and using mild soap, cautioning against rough drying and urging careful drying to avoid damage. The text is garbled but centers on care steps for fragile fabrics.
Cent a Mile to Buffalo On Nickel Plate Route
Advertisement offers rail travel from Fort Wayne to Buffalo via the Nickel Plate Road at a low rate. It notes dates within three days from sale and invites readers to write wire or call nearest agent in Port Wayne Fort Wayne Ind or Red Plantion Agent Fort Wayne Ind.
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Astertitn
U. PA
Port Wayne
Plamiiton
Fort Wayne
Ind
Couch
Buffalo
A. Asterlin
Jud
H. J. Hamilton
Mysterious Riddle Teases Hidden Truth Behind Event
Fragments imply a cryptic note about moles and satisfaction in a reverie tone. The garbled text hints at an unnamed figure’s claim and a promised truth yet to be revealed.
What drink replaces tea for children debate on coffee substitute
A fragment discusses a beverage named GEAEN-O as a coffee substitute for children. It compares taste to coffee and notes it is sold by grocers with references to chains and distribution through systems. The text mentions a place and individuals loosely but is highly garbled.
One Fare Plus 1.00 Round Trip to the American Exposition
A terse travel notice advertises a round trip fare of one dollar plus one cent to the American Exposition, with departure via Naked Plate and Seared Sreen. It prompts readers to contact a local agent for booking within days of the date, listing Hamilton and Bert Wayne as references.
Couch Excursions to the Exposition from Fort Wayne
Nickel Plate Road offers weekly Tuesday trips in July to Buffalo Exposition with return within three days. Contacts include Asterlin Fort Wayne and Hamilton Fort Wayne agents. The notice mentions travel details and contact methods.
Taught President's Wipe. Mrs. Morgan recollects Ida Saxton 1858
Mrs. Morgan recalls Ida Saxton as a quiet, diligent five year old in Canton in 1858 while teaching in union schools. She notes Ida’s bright, lovable nature and early learning of letters under Miss Spiker. Morgan, then Miss Spiker, later married Morgan and moved to Iowa and Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
William McNkinley
Canton
Ida Saxton
J. W. Morgan
Denver
Saxton
Saxton House
Iowa
Colorado
Nickel Plate Excursion Rates to New York With Stopover
Reduced excursion fares to New York City begin July 1 on the Nickel Plate Road with a liberal stopover at Buffalo to visit the Pan-American Exposition. Tickets good for go and return via different routes. Apply by wire mail or in person to C A Asterlin Fort Wayne or R J Hamilton Fort Wayne agents. Nov 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plate Road
New York City
Buffalo
C. A. Asterlin
T.P. A
Fort Wayne
Ind
R. J. Hamiltoun
Are You Going to New York Becoming on Juby 1st
Nickel Plate excursion tickets to New York stop at Buffalo for the Pan-Atetean Exposition. No excess fares on trains. Tickets via different routes may be procured by mail phone or at agent locations in Fort Wayne Indiana and Cincinnati. Cares for teething pain with Goldeng the gims allays pain and cures Wind colic. cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Buffalo
C. A. Astertin
T. Po. Oa
Fort Wayne
Ind
J. Aiamilton
Apent
Pan-American Exposition Rates To Buffalo From Fort Wayne
Pan-American Exposition tickets to Buffalo via Nickel Plate Road are on sale at all stations. One and one third fare for round trip, valid returning 15 days. Contact agents Asterlin Port Wayne Indiana or Hamilton Fort Wayne Indiana for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Nickel Plate Road
A. Asterlin
Port Wayne
Ind
R. J. Iamilton
Fort Wayne
Epworth League Convention Rates From Fort Wayne Request
Epworth League Convention in San Francisco California offers low round trip rates via Nickel Plate Road from July 8 to 12 with return until August 1. Contact Asterlin UPA Fort Wayne Indiana or R J Flamiston Fort Wayne Indiana for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
California
Nickel Plate Road
A. Asterlin
Fort Wayne
Ind
R. J. Flamiston
Women Share Endorsements For Feruna Health Tonic
A dated reader letter page features testimonials praising Feruna as a energizing tonic. Misa Wathleen Graham of Washington reports relief from dyspepsia after one bottle. Florence Allan of Chicago and Florence Hartman Sanitarium of Columbus claim rejuvenation and constant use prevents fatigue.
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Misa Wathleen Graham
Florida Ave
N.W
Wash
D. C
Feruna
Kathleen Grahham
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