Old Man Marries at 90 and His Bride is Fifty
A 90 year old man James A. Jackson and his 50 year old bride Miss Ary Brinling obtained a marriage license in Cincinnati Probate Court. The ceremony by Rev E McHugh occurred at dusk in the Probate courtroom. The couple then moved into 2248 Vine Street. Also notes the Spanish origin of bonanza and recalls four Irish American fortunes as the original bonanza kings.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
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Brinling
Vine Street
Bonanza Kings
James Ciare Flood
W. S. O’brien
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James G. Fair
Pacific
Honanza
Italy's path to a great power amid revolutions and wars
An analysis notes Italy started far behind leading European nations and has only recently risen to greater power. It explains how centuries of separation left it diverse within a shared race, and credits revolutions and wars for uniting disparate groups into a stronger nation. The piece contrasts Italy's modest start with the pace of Germany England and France.
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Italy
L'Rotres
Europe
Germany
England
France
Quality and not quantity deWitts Little Early Risers pill
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers are praised as valuable river pills by William Robinson and Co. The ad highlights quality over quantity and markets the remedy as an effective digestive and tonic aid with practical health benefits.
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DeWitt
Little River
Wm. Robinson & Co
Brimfield Presbyterian church property for sale
Trustees offer the church building and lot in Brimfield for 500 dollars cash, sale subject to Peoria Presbytery approval. Inquiries to J J Parsell or any board member.
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Brimfield
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Relief for Ill Children
A historic note states that child death rates rise from croup and lung troubles this season and urges prompt action. It claims One Minute Cough Cure provides instant relief for young patients and is also reliable for adult throat and lung issues.
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Wm. Robinson & Co
Brimfield Trustees Offer Money for Real Estate Loans
The School Trustees of Brimfield township announce money to loan on good real estate security. The notice specifies availability of funds and the conditions for borrowers seeking loans secured by property within the township.
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Brimfield Township
Wanted Rabbits Poultry Butter and Eggs Notice
Wanted one thousand nicely dressed rabbits and all kinds of poultry butter and eggs. Office one door west of C W Winne's grocery Norvat S Overen. DeWitt's Little Early Risers liver and bowels cleansing. Wm Robinson Co warns against counterfeit DeWitt's Witch Hazel Balm.
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C. W.winne
Norvat S. Overen
DeWitt
Wm. ‘Robinson & Co
Why London’s Big Ben Got Its Name and Clock Facts
The article explains that Big Ben refers to the hour bell weighing 12 tons named after Sir Benjamin Hall, first commissioner of works in 1860 when the clock began in the tower. Dials measure 22 feet 6 inches, the tower sits 180 feet high, and hours are struck by four bells with the largest quarter bells.
Miss Ruth Lawrence to christen naval vessel in Weymouth
Miss Ruth Lawrence daughter of Supreme Court Justice Lawrence will christen the torpedo boat Lawrence at Weymouth Mass She postponed her wedding for a year and is a regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution She wrote patriotic songs during the Spanish American War and is linked to the Don t give up the ship motto Her upcoming marriage is highly noted among New York society
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Ruth Lawrence
Supreme Court
Lawrence
New York
Weymouth
Mass
United States
Daughters of the American Revolution
Spain
Miss Lawrence
America
Sailboat Owner Defends High Wages For Sailors
The owner of a prominent slom faces protest for boosting sailor pay to unprecedented levels. He explains he swears at sea and keeps crew loyal by doubling wages if they never object to his curses, allowing him to berate crew without retaliation. The remark drew sharp criticism from readers of the New York Press.
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New York Press
Halifax Citadel Garrison Shift in Boer War Era
Halifax Citadel, then garrisoned by Canadian militia volunteers, faced troop shortages as the Boer War began. The Royal Leinster Regiment of Britain was stationed there, but all available forces were drafted for South Africa. The imperial government offered a regiment to replace the Leinsters, an offer accepted. The Bay of Hope reference and a stray quip about the sultan, an automobile purchase, and life insurance debt appear in the text.
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Halifax
Royal Leinster Regiment
South Africa
Bug driven insanity among Indians and Italian labor surge in sugar fields
A report describes skull borers causing insanity among Batchua Indians in Central America with victims feared to murder. separate dispatch notes over 2,000 Italians brought to New Orleans sugar plantations, flooding labor markets and displacing Black workers in the region.
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Batchua
Central ‘America
Louisville
Nashville
Queen and Crescent
New Orleans
Louisiana
St. Louts
Chicago
Palermo
Nebraska the Land of Plenty Promises Profitable Travel
An advertisement extols Nebraska as a land of plenty with cheap land and easy terms. It urges readers to request The Corn Belt and The West Nebraska Grazing Country booklets, and notes cheap excursion tickets available on the first and third Tuesdays to view Nebraska firsthand.
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Nebraska
Corn Belt
West
Largest Perfect Redwood Plank Found in California
A 2 inch thick, 4 foot wide, 17 foot long redwood plank from a famous California giant tree is described as the biggest perfect solid plank in the world. It formed accidentally at a major California sawmill and may be impossible to duplicate, praised for its immense size and flawless detail amid difficulties of obtaining such a slice.
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California
Cure A Cold In One Day Ad Claim
An old advertisement promotes a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It credits E W Groves and mockingly mocks other tonics with a playful, cluttered promotional tone.
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E. W Groves
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Claims World Fame for Cures
World wide fame for Bucklen's Arnica Salve surpassing all salves for cuts corns burns boils sores felons alcara tetter salt rheum fever sores and chapped hands. Skin eruptions piles cure guaranteed only 25c at Wm Robinson and Co.
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Wm. Robinson & Co
Seismological Society Holds First Meeting in Strasburg
The International Seismological Society, born at the Berlin Geographical Congress, will convene in Strasburg on April 14, 1901. Topics include organization investments, expansion of microseismic observations, and internship mic observations.
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Seismological Society
International Seismological Society
Strasburg
Buckeye Piles Ointment Promises Quick Cure
Whosever has suffered from piles knows the pain and discomfort it brings. Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment is guaranteed to cure piles. Price zero cents? bottles and tubes offered by Wm Robinson & Co.
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Robinson & Co
Money on Farms at 5 Percent Interest
We can furnish your money on farms at 5 percent with the privilege to pay at the option in multiples of 100. Money ready any time. Call or address F. W. Reep & Co., Peoria, Niagat Building.
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F. W. Reep & Co
Peoria
Fil
Niagat Bldg
Bargains In Iowa Nebraska Missouri and Kansas Lands
160 acres two miles from Clearfield Iowa with new house stable and granaries near school in a fine grove priced at 8000 dollars. 195 acres two miles from Blockton Iowa a stock farm near Oakdale Nebraska joins the town priced at 1200 dollars. 40 acres four miles from Mindon Nebraska well improved level land priced at 25 dollars per acre. 160 acres one mile from Ayer Nebraska good buildings level land priced at 4000 dollars with 140 acres under cultivation. Roux and Fulton county. W. S. Wiser Farmington Illinois land and immigration agent for C B & RR.
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Iowa
Bornoon
Blockton
Oakdale
Neb
Mindon
Ayer
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