Piles relief offered by Humphrreys Witch Hazel Oil
An advertisement promotes Humphreys Witch Hazel Oil claiming permanent cure for piles hemorrhoids external internal blind bleeding itching burning fissures and fistulas. Sample mailed free and one application provides relief. Three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 sold by druggists or prepaid by Humphreys Medicine Co New York City at corner William and John Streets Ste. New York.
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Humphreys
Humphreys’ Medicine Co
Cor, William and John Ste
New York
Humphreys Homeopathic Remedy No 28 Ad
Advertisement for Humphreys Homeopathic Specific No. 28 claimed to cure vital weakness and prostration from overwork with over forty years of use. Priced at $1 per vial and $5 for a special package, sold by Druggists or prepaid by mail from Humphreys Mod. Co. William and John Sts HY.
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Humphreys
Humphreys Mod. Co
William & John Sta, HY
Brakeman severely injured in Greensburg yard accident
Claude Wildey of North Vernon was struck by a coupling lever driven through his lung while watching a cut of cars near a caboose. Doctors report after 24 hours his vital signs are stable. The Monon Railway plans two routes for a new line near the Gassoway Hill area, with a preferred northwest route. poulterer Con dron Brothers holds 500000 pounds of turkeys in cold storage in New York trade plans. over 1,000,000 pounds of dressed poultry sit in Indianapolis storage for early spring sale.
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Claude Wildey
North Venon
Greensburg
Ind
Monon Railway
Paoli
Braxton
H. Owen
Condron Brothers
Indianapolis
New York
Indianapolis Journal
Wife's grape feast uncovers plot to fake husband’s death
Mrs E Angell of Grand Junction Colorado plotted to burn their home for life insurance. After police found charred bones, she ate grapes by the stove while neighbors suspected foul play. An advertising doctor exposed the bones as animal remains, jeopardizing the fraud. Angell later reappeared claiming mind loss from the fire.
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E. Angell
Colo
Angell
Woodtree
Monon Holiday Rates and Travel Specials
One and one third fare for round trip with sale dates December 24th 25th and 31st and January 1st Return limited January 2nd 1903 Certificate plan fare for several cities including Indianapolis December 31st 1902 January 2nd 1903 Sigma Mo St Paul Minon January 6 1908 Annual Convention Custom Cutters Association of America St Louis Missouri January 18-22 1903 Union of American Hebrews Chicago December 31 January 2 Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity For further information contact the ticket agent H P Rapury German Agent
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Indianapolis
Sigma
Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity
H. P. Rapury
Freight crews expand as coal prices rise and drives rally
The article notes freight yards crowded with cars and a new freight crew in the first division led by Conductor Charles Lewis and Brake man Arthur Griffin. A switch engine addition in Lafayette yards is described with Jack Maloney as foreman, and Arthur Daniels and Jim Griffin as switchmen. It also discusses coal price hikes in 1903, predicting higher anthracite output and profits for operators, especially Reading railroad, amid a looming strike. It mentions political fallout in Indiana's Second district around Robert W. Miers, with party leaders assessing a possible new candidate for 1904 and noting opposition from several prominent Democrats.
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Mnnon
Charles Lewis
Arthur Griffin
Bledsoe
Lafayette Yards
Jack Maloney
Arthur Daniels
Jim Griffin
Reading Railroad
Robert W. Miers
Indiana
Lawrence
Miers
Monroe
Inman
Daviess
Washington
Washington, D. C
Indiaospolis Journal
Great Yale Captain Chadwick Shines On Gridiron
Captain George B Chadwick of Yale stands as one of the best all round football players seen this season. He led Yale to a strong finish largely through his individual efforts. Chadwick is brother of Charles Chadwick a former prominent Yale figure.
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George B. Chadwick
Yale
Chadwick
Charles Chadwick
Yase
Yale Captain Chadwick Heads All America Team Presence
Captain C. B. Chadwick of Yale, from Brooklyn, learned football on a prep school squad. He starred versus Princeton and Harvard, scoring two touchdowns against Harvard, and is set to win a halfback spot on the All America team of 1914 as Yale earns the eastern championship while Michigan holds the western title.
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Brooklyn
Chadwick
Princeton
Harvard
Yale
Michigan
Australian Heavyweight Doherty Eyes Clash With Ruhlin
Jim Doherty the Australian champion arrives to seek a fight here and test his heavy artillery. Billy Madden plans a gold mounted invitation to a meeting with Gus Ruhlin or Denver Ed Martin. Madden aims a go between invader and Ruhlin while Sam Fitzpatrick and Madden consider terms. Doherty may prefer lighter challengers before Ruhlin.
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Jim Doherty
Billy Madden
Billy
Gus Ruhlin
Denver Ed Martin
Madden
Ruhlin
About the Horse’s Age Distinctions Explained
The article explains age indicators in horses. Milk teeth persist until four to five years old. The mark on lower jaw teeth wears away by eight years or more. Tooth shape shifts from wide and oblong to triangular and then very old horses show flattening from side to side.
McGovern to Fight Jordan for 2500 Purse in London
The Nacional Sporting Club of London offers a 20 round bout at 122 pounds with 2 pm weigh in and a $2500 purse. McGovern and manager Sam Harris were shown the proposal by Dr Ordway, with Jordan agreeing to meet the former champion under the stated terms. Jordan demands a side bet ranging from 1400 to 2000 dollars.
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McGovern
Jordan
Nacional Sporting Clu
London
Ben Jordan
Dr. Ordway
Sam Harris
SplanCompletes Purchase of Strathmore-Mary S. Filly
John Splan of Chicago buys from A S Ashbrook a long price Mary Wagner mare. Mary Wagner is dam of Barrnmore that sired Peter Stir ling, holder of the world record for three year old weldings.
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Splan
New Purchase
John Splan
Chicago
A. S. Ashbrook
Mary Wagner
Strathmore
Mary S
Alesantha
Barrnmore
Peter Stirling
Fred Gerken Shifts From Speedway Fame to Saddle Horses
Fred Gerken once a leading figure in New York speedway and credited with giving The Monk a new lease on life has moved to dedicating his leisure time entirely to saddle horses.
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Fred Gerken
New York Speedway Brigade
Strange wedding judged for its unusual permanence
A judge notes the marriage as one of the strangest recorded, explaining that both families attended with no secrecy and the ceremony was performed by their own clergyman, underscoring its eventful adherence to tradition.
Reading Club Ponders New Book Choice
The Reading Club discusses a title not yet advertised, asking whether members read in Spanish or Russian or prefer turtle literature. They express strong interest in a new book titled David Copperfield.
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David Copperfield
Washington Times
Two Workers Needed for Extra Help at New York Shop
A brief New York Journal item notes a supervisor stating the need for another girl to handle the workload. Bridget replies affirmatively that there is ample work, underscoring labor demand in a busy shop setting.
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Bridget
New York Evening Journal
Portrait Mystery In Rose Pot Ends In Blessing
English tourists in China lose a handglass containing a portrait. Kiki Tsum hides the glass claiming it is his late father. Wife Lili Tsee suspects betrayal and uncovers the truth. A village bonze reviews the item, declares it holy, and blesses the reconciled couple.
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China
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Kiki
Lili Tsee
Jahe
Kiki Fluin
Kiki Tsum
Lill
Goodby
Edse
Liz
Nen
Lili Fsee
Kiki Twain
Wall Tree
Kiki Isuin
Liu Tsee
Holy Father
Kiki Tsuan
Governor Bailey's Romance Explained Why He Remains Single
Governor elect Willis J. Bailey, a bachelor, is described as a man of pleasing personality and wealth. A noted tale from his youth claims a devoted sweetheart from student days remains the sole reason he never married, shaping ongoing speculation about his personal life.
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Bailey
Willis J. Bailey
Mr. Bailey
Russia to honor Chopin with Warsaw statue and rail
A Baltic and European report notes Warsaw plans a Chopin statue. Moscow opens first dog hospital by local women’s association. Russia plans balloonless kites for ship observation and a Libau to England cold storage liner line. Paris president Loubet left funds for St Petersburg poor but to fund housing instead. Ube river Bug dredging opens navigation to twenty five feet draft. Niсotuief may rival Odessa as grain port.
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Russia
Chopin
Moscow
Libau
England
M. Loubet
St. Petersburg
Ube
Dachakoff
Black Sea
Odessa
Nicotuief
The Baby and Early Development Advice
The excerpt warns against rushing infant milestones. It cautions parents not to pick up a crying baby or provide toys until after the first year, avoid teaching walking too early, and suggests frugal dolls. It emphasizes letting the child develop lungs and brain at their own pace and notes crying signals healthy development.
California King Fails Fortress Test in Italian Tale
An Italian paper reports King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena touring a mountain fortress. A sentinel denies access and the king, claiming sovereignty, is mocked by the guard who warns of a spy’s fate before the royals retreat with humor in the face of bravado. The same issue notes Cornell University receiving Professor Goldwin Smith’s brain in a noted will.
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Victor Emmanuel
Helena
Italy
Victor
Cornell
Goldwin Smith
Toronto
Cornell University
Horses and Horsemen In Early 1900s Racing Notes
Prince Alert timed 2 01% for 2 1/4 miles at Memphis on Nov 10, best 2:01% to challenge Star Pointer. Purchases include Lord Allerton by J M Johnson of Kentucky and Erskine Reed gelding by Ashland Wilkes. Louisville revival effort to form a driving club and control Douglas track for a meeting. Ed Benyon drives several 2:10 or better records in 1902.
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Prince Alert
Star Pointer
Memphis
J. M. Johnson
Lawrenceburg
Lord Allerton
Allerton
Rose Bay
Lord Russell
C. W. Williams
Galesburg
Louisville
Douglas
J. H. Bunnell
Grand Rapids
Mich
Ashland Wilkes
J. D. Creighton
Lexington
A. H. Merrill
Danvers
Mass
Erskine Reed
Chattenton
W. W. Evans
Ed Benyon
Ferenc
Ozanawm
Walnut Hall
Grandma schooldays and curious old time miscellany
A collage of educational nostalgia and quirky facts. It recalls grandma lessons with arithmetical rhymes, kite lore from Bayonne to New York, tales of toad bones and barkless dogs, kettle bridges of Russia, ancient fables, kidney recipes, Virginia cornbread, and rag carpets as folk art.
Leesville News Briefs Include Local Sickness and Visits
John Bale underwent an appendectomy performed by Dr Frealand of Bedford last Monday. Frank Wever spoke at the Bedford Farmers Institute. Grace Bergdoll celebrated a Dec 18 birthday with friends and gifts. Nellie Butler and Mrs. Howard visited Bedford. Chess sent a business trip to Bedford. Harry Vance, Frank Bray, Thomas Wilson Jr., Ron Henderson and others attended a Modern Woodmen Lodge in Heltonville. Mary Alexander, a popular teacher, traveled to Terre Haute on Saturday.
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John Bale
Frealand
Bedford
Frank Wever
Farmers’ Institute
Grace Bergdoll
Nellie Butler
Howard
Chess
Beford
Harry Vance
Frack Bray
Thomas Wilson, Jr
Ron Henderson
Heltonville
Lodge of Modern Woodmen
Excursion Tickets for Holidays Offered by Pennsylvania Lines
Tickets go on sale December 24 25 31 1902 and January 1 1908 under the Christmas and New Year holidays. Return validity through January 2 1908. Special rates for students and teachers traveling home for the holidays. For fares and train times contact W W Richardson D R A Indianapolis.
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Pennsylvania
W. W. Richardson
Indianapolis
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