President reshapes cabinet amid Christmas Washington exodus
The President names Jr. C. Payne to be Postmaster General and offers the Treasury to Gov. Crane who declined and to Rev. Shaw who accepted. News notes Senators and Representatives leaving Washington for Christmas as the Chief executive pledges urgent business only and few calls. Local society items and a testimonial letter praising Dr. Davis for kidney and rheumatic treatment conclude the column.
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Jr. C. Payne
Smith
Treasury
Gov. Crane
Mass
Rov. Shaw
Town
Washington
Indictment of official policy and junket plans amid talks of blood indemnity
The article discusses US policy on indemnity for Italians abroad versus crimes in states, noting Congress may fund occasional compensation rather than ceding federal court jurisdiction. It mentions Gen Miles and Admiral Schley, presidential orders, a coronation junket plan for lawmakers, and local notes about residents, events, and small-town social activities.
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Louisiana
Mississippi
America
Io Amerigians
Italy
Congress
Nelson A. Miles
Schley
Secretary of War
Army
Navy
Miles
Edward
Dr King’s New Discovery touted as cure for La Grippe
A Sagianaw Michigan reader credits Dr King’s New Discovery for curing La Grippe and throat lung troubles in his family after other doctors failed. He claims three bottles cured them and notes trial bottles are free at Marsh’s drug store with prices 50 cents and 1 dollar. He also mentions President Schwab’s view on trusts and waiting for proof before investing.
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Chris Reuter
Saginaw, Michigan
Marsh
Electric Bitters Promised Cure All Nine Ailments
A midwestern notice touts Electric Bitters as a cure for backache headache nervousness sleeplessness melancholy fainting and dizzy spells. It cites Mrs Phebe Cherley of Peterson Indiana claiming complete restoration after kidney trouble and long disability. The ad claims health gains including constipation relief appetite boost and general wellness, priced 50c at Marsh's drug store.
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Phebe Cherley
Peterson, In
Marsh
Republican Caucus for Chili Township Nomination
Republican voters of Chili Township meet at the Town Hall Bowen on Saturday January 5 1902 at 2 oclock p m to nominate a candidate for Township Constable for the special election on Tuesday January 21 1902 to fill the vacancy caused by the removal of Mr Maberry by order of Township Committee
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Chili Township
Bowen
Maberry
Schley case intensifies as official power faces public
The Schley case has reached a stage showing a clash between government authority and the people. Historical verdict favors the public in this dispute over state action and fiscal stakes.
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Schley
Divorce Debate on the Hotel Piazza Sparks Child Welfare Question
A high church clergyman and a worldly man spar over divorce on a hotel piazza. Women listen as the clergyman pleads for pity for children affected by separation. Two girls discuss family names and custody, noting differences between “two fathers and two mothers.”
Norway’s marriage law would require wives to prove crafts skills
A new Norwegian law mandates that women seeking marriage present certificates of cooking sewing knitting and embroidery skills. The move aims to limit marriages to those with proven domestic ability amid debates about health and physical fitness. Critics note men would not be similarly tested and Oberon dramatist Ibsen might have spoken against such rules had he the chance.
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Norway
Marria
Ibsen
N. Y. Herald
Pratts Food Called World Leader in Stock Rearing
A sales pitch highlights Pratts Food as the world leader in stock and poultry nutrition. It claims American reliance on European imports has reversed, praising Pratts Food for success in stock raising and noting its long-standing history and reliability.
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America
Europe
Bucklen's Arnica Balm Praised Worldwide as Heal-All
The famous Bucklen's Arnica Balm is extolled as the world’s best remedy for cats, corns, burns, bruises, boils, ulcers, felons, and aches. It is advertised as a universal healer across diverse ailments.
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Bucklen
Arniea Malye
Masters Sale in Hancock Adams Counties Illinois
Notice of master in chancery sale in Hancock and Adams counties Illinois. Perry V Candi vs John M Messick et al Chancery No 3708 October 1901 term. Sale January 25 at 10 AM at Bowen Post Office front door for cash. 40 acre southwest quarter of northeast 33 3N 6W and 45 acre tracts in Adams County 2N 6W. Two thirds of appraised value minimum. Melvin Downey tenant right expires March 1 1902.
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Illinois
Perry V. Candi
John M. Messick Et al
Bowen
Hancock
Yange
County of
Adams
Adams County
Melvin Downey
M. P. Berry
Hancock County
Ili
Nois
Constipation Ad Praises DeWitt's Little Early Risers
An advertisement claims the product eases bowel action without distress. It quotes J. Oy Greene of Depauw Indiana who suffered nine years of costiveness and says Little Early Risers gave the best results, with Marsh's Drug Store named.
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DeWitt
J. Oy Greene
Depauw
Ind
Marsh
Farm for Sale Eighty Acres Near Adamsey
Eighty acre farm offered for sale in the northern region west of Adamsey near Carthage Illinois. The listing indicates a rural property suitable for farming with potential for development in the local countryside.
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Adamsey
Carthage
Illinois
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