Local Notes From H G Fishers and County Life
Local notes recount new shop styles at H G Fishers with screen doors and early prices. People discuss travels to Peoria and Sumner Kansas, visits by Geo Henry and wife, Miss Emma Antcliffe, and Miss Mary Maher, plus livery changes like a barn telephone. The Wyoming Fair Aug 28 31 promises large crowds, rides, excursions, and steam press cider news. Piles ointment ad follows along with officials heading to Chicago for the National Encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strain
H. G. Fisher
Peoria
Hayward’s
Delft
Archer
Geo. Henry
Farmington
Suoge Jackson
Wm. Robinson & Co
Belford
Wyoming
Tabler
Wyoming Fair
Elmwood
Illinois
Frank N. Prout
Wm Robinson
Brimfield
Republicans
Nebraska
Prout
Bradford
Frank Slocum
James King
Arthur Pacey
Geo. Longilen
Charles Slocum
Deviding the Vagrants With Ammonia Police Trick
A New York City officer at Church Street uses ammonia to rouse a doorway sleeper, spraying a vial under his coat to induce a sharp reaction that drives the vagrant away. The dramatic escape follows as the man flees Washington Street, coatless and sober, amid amused bystanders.
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New York
Church Street
Washington Street
Battery
Willie
New York Mail and Express
One-Legged J B Cassaday Faces Derby Track Curiosities
J B Cassaday travels from Denver to the Grosse Pointe track as a unique turf figure. He has one leg and one arm yet Can steer a horse with reins tied around his neck and drive in races when needed. In Denver he drove Red Cliff two heats and later the last half of a mile in 1 02 with Red Seal nearby, a horse once prominent in a winning race here.
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J. B. Cassaday
Grosse Pointe Track
Denver
Overland Park
Red Cliff
Raymond M
Red Seal
Detroit Journal
As Full as Ile Could Be
A Glasgow citizen strolls home in a festive mood and, after overindulging, meets a town councilman. The councilman asks what he wants and the man replies in playful bluntness that he wants nothing, claiming he is as full as he can hold.
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Glasgow
Newark Women Refuse Census Details Over Husbands
Maiden ladies in Newark refused to give ages and even names to the census enumerator. They argue the census aims to name all single women and fine them 100 dollars for not having husbands.
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Newark
Burlington Route Fate Dates and Ticket Policy
Burlington route lists fate dates May 1 and 15 June 6 and 19 July 3 and 17 and August 7 and 21. Fare is lowest first class plus 2 dollars for round trip with a 21 day limit. Tickets sold to all points West Southwest North Northwest and South and Southeast. R R Murphy agent.
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Burlington
R.r.murphy
Grove's Junxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Ad
An old advertisement promises refunds if the drug fails to cure. Each box bears E. W. Grove's signature and is priced at 25 cents, with druggists offering refunds.
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E. W. Grove
New Orleans Streets Reflect City’s French Spanish Heritage
The Crescent City preserves romance in street names from its French and Spanish eras. Rue Ursulines, Barracks Street, and Canal reflect military and religious influences, while many rues honor creole gallantry with feminine names. Saints, religious terms, and revolutionary tributes appear, showing a rich tapestry of historical nomenclature. Modern maps retain most of these historic names, with only a few changes from the original plan.
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New Orleans
Je Blond de la Tour
Rampart
Esplanade
Canal
Mignonette
Suzette
Celeste
Estelle
Angelie
Annette
Azelie
Teresa
Adele
Corrne
Toto
Crescent City
Assumption
Ascension
Conception
Magdalen
France
Spain
Alcibiades
Numa
Demonthenes
Jena
Austerlitz
Napoleon
St. Louis Republic
Lock of Napoleon's Hair Changes Hands for 1250
Paris correspondence reports a genuine lock of Napoleon's hair cut from his head on his death bed at Saint Helena has changed hands. The purchaser paid 1250 dollars.
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Napoleon
Paris
New York World
St. Helena
Fatherland Poem Wins Praise From Emperor William
Cleveland poet Dr BE A EB Petzel wrote a short poem titled To My Fatherland that Berlin papers copied and earned him a congratulatory letter from Emperor William, a notable honor reported from the era.
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EB. Petzel
Cleveland, D
Geremany
Berlin
William
Insurance ads promote Phoenix and National fire firms at bank
An agent advertises reliable protection from Phoenix and National Fire Insurance Companies with best rates, urging customers to visit the Exchange Bank for offerings and policies.
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Phoenix and
National Fire
The
Exchange Bank
Miss L Terry Seeks Orders For Stevens Ladieswear Line
Selling agent for Chas A Stevens & Bros Chicago manufactures of ladies suits waists and more. Elegant line of samples available for inspection. Measurements taken and suits made to order. Call and inspect.
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Chas. A. Stevens & Bros
Chicago
Auctioneer DOUG O’Donnell Promises Statewide Sales
DOUG O’NELL AUCTIONEER announces he will cry sales across all parts of the state. Satisfaction guaranteed. Terms reasonable. For full details call or write from Brimfield, Illinois.
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French Grove, Ill
Brimfield, Hl
Mortgage rate ad at Gazette Office Elmwood
Persuasive note by F B Pulsifer offering to discuss mortgage savings at the Gazette Office in Elmwood every Saturday. Mentions varying loan due dates and potential payoff options to reduce costs.
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N. B
Dr. Weatherwax
Emiller
Brimfield
Gazette Office
Elmwood
F. B. Pulsi
G H Cobr Announces Buggies and Carriages Line
Local advertisement from G H Cobr selling bug gies and carriages from a noted factory. Claims savings on items in this line and invites customers to inspect samples at the shop.
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G. H. Cobr
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H. G. Fishers
Emma
Augusta Antcliffe
Joseph Blunady
Mary Maher
John Whetzel
St. Louis
Jan
H. R Johnsen
Sumner
Sedgewick
Kansas
Adams Street
Foreign Dears
Tire Tsarance
Accipektr Insurance
L. Wiley
L. ‘DuncAn
Chas. C. Caargon
C. P. Burt
Dr. Knapp
Ehinwood
Llinois
W. W. Martin
Brimfiek
McCabe
North Jefferson St
Peoria, Ill
Whalen’ & Weatherwax
Adams & Fulton Sts
Lottenheimers Clothing
EO & Peoria
Ills
Chicago Burlington & Quincy R. A
Eustis
W. L. Hayward
DEA
A. Knapp
Knoxville Ave
Congregational Church
Office OF
County
Supt of Schools
Peoria CO
U.S
Court House
Lincoln
Neb
Custer
3. D
Deadwood
Newcastle
Sleeping Cara
C.C. Carson
L-Terry
Doug He
Onnell
SouTaz
J. C. F. Cummins
Jeweler & Otician
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