County Official Directory and Township Justices
County officials listed include Circuit Judge William W. Moffett and Clerk Joseph W. Yakey. Other posts include Auditor Harvey L. Doney, Treasurer O C Ballard, Recorder James H Persons, Assessor John F Freeland, and Commissioners Andrew M Bucher, George W Marshall, William Exine. Township notes name Justices of the Peace Geo W Osbon and Simon Lehman with Constables Geo Clark and John A Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Moffett
Joseph W. Yakey
E. W. McIntosh
Harvey L. Doney
C. Ballard
James H. Persons
Sawyer
W. W. Clogston
John F. Freeland
Andrew M. Bucher
Gerge W. Marshall
Wlliam Exine
Richland Township
Geo. W. Osbon
Simon Lehman
Geo. Clark John A, Warren
China’s Biggest Cotton Mill at Shanghai is Li Hung Chang owned
Special correspondence reports the Shanghai mill as the empire’s largest cotton factory with 2,000,000 taels capital, 60 acres, 90,000 spindles, and 6,000 workers. It operates continuously with two shifts, most workers Chinese, and plans eight more mills across China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
SpHanaual
Shanghai
Li Hung Chang
Sheng
United States
Ita Bildinge
Massachusetts
China
Shengha
Soochow
Hang-Chow
Wachang
Yang-tse
Hong-Kong
Li Bong Chang
W. Danforth
Danforth
Mr Danforth
Harsh Wage Scale Across a Vehicle Work Shift
The account describes wage disparity among workers in a wagon industry, noting average daily pay of 28 cents in silver or 14 cents in current money, with the poor earning as little as 5 cents daily. Some skilled workers reach up to 25 dollars monthly in gold, while many earn under 1 cent per hour. The right shift mirrors the day shift, with women workers alternating day and night shifts.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Deafness
An advertise-like medical blurb claims deafness results from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh. It pledges a hundred dollars for any case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and offers free circulares, naming F. H. Cheney & Co of Toledo and promoting Hall's Family Pills as best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. A. Cheney & CO
Tatedo
Thanksgiving Proclamation Sets November 29 as National Day
President McKinley proclaims November 29 a day of thanksgiving and praise for the United States. The text celebrates divine blessing, national prosperity, and unity, urging Americans to worship, give thanks, and pray for peace and righteousness both at home and abroad. Secretary of State Joan Hay authenticates the proclamation in Washington.
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Washington
State Department
United States of America
China
Galveston
William McKinley
United States
Joan Hay
Barneys Testimony for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
Barney Plumb of Kansas says he called every doctor a liar until trying Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. He claims a 50 cent bottle cured his stomach trouble and saved him hundreds in doctor bills. Sold by Geo E O Crawford.
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Barney Plumb
Kansas
Dr. Caldwell
Geo. E. Ocra- Vens
Poy
Arizona's bid for statehood aided by census gains
The piece argues Arizona's push for statehood gains momentum from the 1900 census showing 122,000 residents and fast-growing cities Phoenix Tucson and Prescott. It notes Democratic and Republican pledges since 1870 and compares Arizona's population to New Mexico, Delaware and other states to justify admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Arizona
Philadelphia
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Kansas City
Republican Party
United States
New York
Congress
Washington
Phoenix
Tucson
Prescott
Avigone
Delaware
Electric Bitters Proclaimed Best Selling by Illinois Druggist
Abraham Hare of Belleville Illinois says Electric Bitters are the best selling bitters he has handled in twenty years. He attributes this to the tonic effect on stomach liver kidneys and bowels and its purifying influence on the blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Hare
Belleville, C
New Life Tonic Promises Vitality and Nerve Strength
An advertisement touts a tonic claiming to strengthen nerves and cure many maladies. It pledges to build up the entire system and restore vitality to weak, sickly, run-down men or women. Price 50 cents. Sold by J. B. Stalcup. Nov
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Stalcup
Life insurance largely spared by Galveston disaster
Analysis shows Galveston flood will cause about 175 insurance claims totaling under 350000 across life policies. Industry losses from the disaster are minor compared with overall reserves of about 15 billion in U S life, with industrial policies forming most of the exposure. The piece explains the law of average and notes disease and tuberculosis drive most deaths in life insurance totals.
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Galveston
Johnstown
Hife
Asap
Buffalo
Syracuse
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Ad Urges Cure
If you are sick you can't afford it. Get Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for constipation, sick headache or any stomach trouble and you will be cured. Guaranteed by Geo E Cravens, the leading druggist of the town. nov
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Dr. Caldwell
Geo. E. Cravens
Joseph Kirchensteiner
Crotum Street
Cleveland
Peruns Medicine Co
Columbus, O
Two Little Beauties Saved From Death By Peruna
A letter features two daughters saved from measles and bronchial trouble by Peruna with strong endorsement from Mrs. H. H. Overmann of Cincinnati. It describes ongoing use for two years and claims the medicine prevented choking during illness. A second reader from Carrollton Ga. also endorses Peruna after previous doctors failed to help a catarrh afflicted girl.
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Peruna
Elsie
House
H. H. Overmann
Winslow Ave
Cincinnati
L. G. Vandegriff
Carrollton
Digestive Times and Luminiferous Ether Across Texts
An assortment of notes discusses digestion rates for beef and other foods, praising boiled tripe as most digestible and roast pork as slowest. It shifts to explanations of the luminiferous ether and light transmission, then mentions hydrogen gas for balloons and ends with a plug for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy praised for colds and whooping cough prevention.
Pain Balm Helps NineYear Shoulder Pain
Mrs Miller reports eight years of persistent shoulder pain relieved by Chamberlain's Pain Balm after trying many medicines and doctors. One bottle used with nearly complete improvement. Sold by Geo H Cravens in Manchester New Hampshire. nov
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Chamberlain
Apoutri L. Millerr
Manchester
N. H
Geo. H. Cravens
Congress war funding sparks warning on imperial aims
The piece notes that wartime appropriations by Congress reveal growing military burdens for the United States. It cites figures for Army Fortifications Navy Pensions and deficiencies totaling 343 million dollars, about half of government outlays, and warns of Republican imperial tendencies per the New York Journal.
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Europe
Republic
Congress
New York Journal
Military Academy
Navy
Mrs. O'Brien praises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin in letter
Mrs M P O'Brien of Ivendale Illinois endorses Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for stomach derangements and as a gentle laxative. She notes its pleasant taste makes children eager to take it and prefers it to other medicines. Sold by Geo E Cravens. Nov
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Ivendale
Ill
Dr. Caldwell
Geo. E Cravens
Throbbing Headache Relief Offered by Dr King Pills
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills for headaches and nerves, claiming quick relief and health gains. Sold by J. B. Stalcup for 25 cents with a money back guarantee. Also cites Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as effective for eczema and skin eruptions.
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Dr. King
J. B. Stalcup
Also Mentioned on This Page
County Official Directory
Township Directory
Church Directory
P. Cavaca
Uflsi
Cruach
H. H. Allen
Epworth League
Baptist Cavrcca
C. Cravens
M. C
W. R.cravens
A. B.M
DRS
W.r.cravens
Physicians and Surgeons
North Side Public Square
H. V. Norvell
New Cushman Block
East Side
Public Square
Bloomfield
Indiana
J. W.gray,md
F. A. Vansandt, M.D
Gray & Vansandt, Physicians and Surgeons
Bloom4eld
Ind
H. R Lowder
The
Bloomfield Bank
Harry Brisenhower
Cavins Block
Bloomfield, Ind
Welch Dental Rooms
Pythian Block
Eeee
Guisville
Nashville Railroad
Great Central Southern Trunkline
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Florida
Estead Biock
Gulf Coast District
Rocky Mountain
Madison Ze
Draggist
LI Bung Chang
McKinley
Life Insurance
Continental
Pcesville
Mich
J. B. Stalcup’s
Africa
C.G. Dennison
Galishe
Vryburg
Bechuanaland
M. P. O’brien
H. N. Lester
Kan
Bucklen
J. B.stalcap’s
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