Southern Fruit and Vegetable Prospects on L N Railway
The article notes fertile lands along the Louisville and Nashville Railway in Alabama, West Florida, and Mississippi. It cites farmers earning high returns from radishes, potatoes, corn, watermelons, and strawberries across small to multiple acre plots, with vivid per-acre yields and successive crop harvesting on same land. It invites readers to address the Louisville and Nashville Railway in Louisville, KY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lousville & Nashville R RK
Alabama
West Florida
Mingigeippi
Pittsburgh
Brimfield Village approves annual levy and tax
An ordinance authorizes the levy and assessment of taxes for the current fiscal year by the village of Brimfield. It details the total appropriation of 18 00000 for corporate purposes and the separate allocations for Streets and Sidewalks, Police, Salaries, Miscellaneous, Bonded Indebtedness, and Interest. The measure passes August 3, 1903, with LG. Gapy as president and Adison Pace as village clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfield
Mlingis
LG. Gapy
Attest Adpison Pace
Carpet weaving offer from Brimfield resident
Mrs. W. E. Stanspuey of Brimfield announces readiness to undertake all types of carpet weaving on short notice and assures access to all warp colors for projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Stanspuey
Brimfield
Herbine Promises Quick Relief for Digestive Ailments
An old advertisement touts Herbine as a fast-acting remedy for biliousness indigestion and various headaches. A Checotah agent notes a 1903 testimonial from G L Caldwell of liver and spleen enlargement who recovered after using Herbine, with the product sold for 50 cents by Wm Robinson & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G L. Caldwell
Agt
Wm Robinson & Co
Obituary of Mrs. Dommex Lucas in Brimfield area
Mrs. Dommex Lucas known as Eliza J. Simison was buried at Brimfield cemetery after funeral services at the Slayton home in Elmwood conducted by Rev. W. H. Mason. Born February 1, 1819 in Carlisle Pennsylvania, she died July 29, 1903 at her daughter’s home in Yates City Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Lucas
Brimfield
Charles Slayton
Elmwood
W. H. Mason
Knoxville
Ill
Yates City
Highland Co
Ohio
Warsaw
Indiana
Death of Clarissa Allewell Sutton in Jubilee township
Clarissa Allewell Sutton of Jubilee township Adams County died at home Friday July 31 at 9 o clock aged 36 years 0 months and 17 days She was born April 24 in Adams County Penn and joined Evangelical Lutheran church at 15 She married Chas Sutton Sept 1 1456 and had six children five living Sarah Lindly Chas Sutton Esther Cole Barney Sutton Jesse Sutton Survive with two sisters two brothers and seventeen grandchildren Funeral Aug 2 at 2 pm at the Congregational Church Brimfield cemetery noted as one of Jubilee township's old settlers The family extends thanks for kindness during illness and funeral arrangements
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Clarissa Allewell Sutton
Adams Co. Penn
Jubilee Township
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Peruria County
Chas Sutton
Sarah Lindly
Chas. Sutton
Esther Cole
Lebanon
Kansas
Barney Sutton
Red Cloud
Nebraska
Jesse Sutton
Elmwood
Ill
Congregational Church
Brimfield
Laugh and Grow Fat in Tuz CuicaAGu Record-Herald
A lighthearted note extols the humor features of Tuz CuicaAGu Record-Herald daily. Ralph Wilder’s cartoon opens each issue, with a humorous short story on the editorial page and S. E. Kiser’s Alternating Currents column. Sundays add a comic section guaranteed to amuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuz Cuicaagu Record-Heralp
Ralph Wilder
S. E. Kiser
Walter A Wilson and Matilda A Reimer wed in Peoria
Walter A Wilson of Brimfield and Miss Matilda A Reimer of Glasford married on August 4 1903 in Judge Basset's Peoria office. Bride known in Glasford. groom a blacksmith with thriving trade. They will set up housekeeping at the H L Fisher residence on Galena avenue and receive welcome congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter A. Wilson
Brimfield
Matilda A. Reimer
Glasford
Judge Basset
Peoria
H. L. Fisher
Galena Avenue
Farm and City Property for Sale by Princeville Agents
Robinson and Sniff list numerous tracts near Princeville and Edelstein with prices from 3 500 to 125 per acre. Properties include 40 to 200 acre farms with rents, well kept homes in Princeville, and additional lands in Iowa Kansas Missouri and Dakota. Offices in Princeville Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson & Sniff
Princeville
Duncan
Iowa
Kansas
Missouri
Dakota
De Witt’s Little Early Risers praised as potent pleasant pills
Albany Georgia resident W. B. Philpot reports quick relief from a bronchial attack after taking one De Witt’s Little Early Risers pill. He claims the small remedy outperformed calomel and blue mass and left him feeling pleasant. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
Philpot
Albany, Ga
Maple City Self Washing Soat Washes Clothes Snow White
A brief note claims Maple City Self Washing Soat cleans clothes to a snow white finish. The ad style highlights improved whitening and home laundry efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple City
Stop That Cough Ballards Horehound Syrup Ad
Mr and Mrs J A Anderson of 354 West 6th Street Salt Lake City Utah praise Ballard's Horehound Syrup for coughs and colds. They report years of use with immediate relief and pleasant taste. Sold by Wm Robinson & Co. 23c 50c 1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
J.A Anderson
West 6Th St
Salt Lake City
Utah
Wm Robinson & Co
Secret of Success Green and Brown Exchange
A short dialogue shows Green asking what Brown is doing now and Brown replying he runs a grocery. Green comments on making a success of it, Brown adds it is in a small way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Brown
New Life Pills Claim Relief From Pain And Ailments
An old advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a cure for dizziness backache liver complaint and constipation. It claims the product ends suffering and offers a 25 cent price guaranteed by Wm Robinson Co's Drug Store with a brief note on gentleness and thoroughness.
Revolutions of Propellers on the Turbinia Ship
The Turbinia propellers reached 2000 revolutions per minute while turning at 34 percent of the ship’s speed. This demonstrates the efficiency of early turbine propulsion and echoes tests of naval engineering from the period.
A Sure Cure for Diarrhoea in Season
A brief notice extols Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the quickest and most pleasant cure for diarrhoea, claim it cures ordinary attacks with one or two doses and never fails even in severe cases, sold by Wm. Robinson & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Robinson & Co
North Carolina marketed as superior for farming and industry
A promotional piece touts North Carolina as having 19 better opportunities than any other region, with good climate and water, strong manufacturing facilities, and strong poultry fruit and vegetable farming prospects. It notes a ten hour NYC ride and fast fruit shipping to Washington, highlighting Pinebluff growers and urging inquiries to J. T. Patrick of Pinebluff, Moore County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
New York City
Washington City
Pinebluff
South
J. T. Patrick
Moore County
Coupon Habit. Did you ever have the tobacco heart Georgie
A brief exchange noting a tobacco craving joke between Howell and Georgie, quoted from the Philadelphia Telegraph. The item captures a light, humorous moment in a newspaper snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
Philadelphia Telegraph
Marriage License and Divorce Document Offered Cheaply
A Georgia man, speaking with a humorless plea, asks about the price of a marriage license and a divorce document. He claims he has studied marriage and notes a perceived discount if he obtains both papers together. The quip reflects a colonial tone with sharp wit and social commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Darky
Boy Cured of Colic After Physician's Treatment Had Failed
Four year old patient worsened by morphine injections until Chamberlin's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy eased pain and induced sleep within half an hour. Testimonial from F L Wilkiss of Shell Lake Wisconsin, bookkeeper at Shell Lake Lumber Co. Product offered by Wm. Robinson & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlin
Wilkiss
Shell Lake
Wis
Wilkins
Shell Lake Lumber Co
Wm. Robinson & Co
The Chutes in Chicago A Nightly Fairyland of Wonder
Visitors to the Chutes in Chicago find a public playground described as a fairyland of turreted pavilions and multicolored spires. Waterfalls cascade from dizzy heights while crystal waters murmur and Weldon’s band plays. Attractions include the Figure 8 Toboggan and aerial auto rides, drawing crowds for cool relief from the city heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Weldon
The Flying Lady and a Chicago Amusement Park
A lively tour of Chicago's popular amusement park attractions features the Flying Lady floating above spectators, loop-the-loop and aerial railway rides at 90 miles per hour, a giant carousel, miniature railroad, Katzenjammer Castle, a preheated theater, vaudeville, animated scope pictures, live animals, hypnotists, fortune tellers, refreshment booths, and free concerts. Access costs 10 cents for adults and children, 5 cents for a visit to the Chutes, with no alcohol or misconduct allowed on the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynette
Petrons
Katzenjanmer
Chicago
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Cady Brothers
Bnes
Tark Bron. & C. CO
Louisiana
Atlantic, Ill
Fayetteville, Ark
Mc . Y
Portland
N. Y
Huntsville
Als
Ceive
Dr. King
G. A. Park
General Industrial and
Immuerati Avent, As
Louisvi LE & Shville
R. R
Louisville, KY
Dommex Lucas
Clarissa Sutton
Tur
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Edelstein
Wyoming
Dunlap
ACL
Laura
Monica
Abo
Xtra
Memler Bros
ALT Deuggists
Gee cD
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