Watch: Promises to a Fight to the Finish in Watch Prize Contest
The Star listing votes received to date for a prize gold watch with entries from J. H. Kaiser E L Williams Emma Ping Ollie Smith Susie Wilson Ed Jones Walter Waltman George Schooler Leonard Lay Ed Everroad Ethel Beaty Lloyd Smith Mollie Blessing Chas Crabb Nellie Long Joseph Hoelke Maggie Christian and Will Wolf Lizzie Rumford among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Ping
Ollie Smith
Bae Make
Susie Wilson
Dee Elen Ins
Ed Jones
Mollie Blessing
Chas Crabb
Nellie Long
Charles Clark
Joseph Hoelke
Ceseesee Ees Veve
Maggie Christian
Theosophy and Spiritualism in 19th Century Debate
The essay argues that Theosophy naturally arose after Spiritualism and should align with occult exploration, while acknowledging tensions with Spiritualism. It cites Madame Blavatsky, Olcott, Isis Unveiled, investigations by the Psychic Research Society, and critiques by Moncure Conway. It questions claims of miraculous phenomena and the role of mahatmas in Tibet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far East
Isis
India
Egypt
Mme. Blavatsky
Colonel Olcott
Psychical Research Society of England
Theosophy
Moncure Conway
England
Mahatmas
Tibet
Does Ugliness Exist in Nature and in Love of Nature
The author muses on nature's beauty and flaws arguing beauty may not always align with utility. He notes nature's moods and blemishes can unsettle poetic reverence, citing a buzzard’s sublime distant flight versus a baldheaded fence creature’s ugliness seen up close. Dallas Love Sharp in Lippincott's Magazine.
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Thorean
Dallas Love Sharp
Lippincott
Death of a Liberal Benefactor and a London Graveyard
Cornhill Magazine recounts an Englishwoman mourning a generous but vulgar neighbor who died at fifty and will be remembered in heaven. It notes a crowded Pen tonville graveyard with graves of Grimaldi and the Dibdins family among other well known London figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornhill Magazine
Pentonville
Grimaldi
Dibdins
London
Carnival of color in men’s neckwear and shirts
Sonseaves stock showcases a vast assortment in men’s furnishings. The display emphasizes neckwear and colored shirts with a wealth of color and patterns, presenting a brilliant and inviting variety and a strong point for buyers seeking choice.
City Official Candidates Declared For GOP Nomination
James Burk announces candidacy for county clerk under the Republican nominating convention. Vincent Thompson and David Phillips declare bids for city marshal and county clerk respectively at the Republican primary convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Thompson
David Phillips
James Burk
Multiple Ticket Deals and Remedies Advertised in One Page
A historical newspaper snippet lists patent cures and promotions including Laxative Bromo Quinine and Cascarets with money-back guarantees. It sells one thousand mile Big Four tickets, with a $10 rebate if fully used and returned within eighteen months, detailing myriad rail lines and routes across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandalia
Wabash Railroad
Zanesville & Ohio River Railway
Humorous Church Scene With Gruff Attendee
An anecdote describes a pastor facing a single churchgoer during poor weather. The gruff auditor insists on both Gaelic and English sermons, saying he is well paid for it. The tale captures a wary, humorous exchange in a small congregation.
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John
Telephone Columbus Handle and Tool Co Big Four trips announced
The notice promotes the Big Four Route via Columbus to West and Southwest with December 7 and 21 departures. Tickets and full information available from J S Smith, agent, or E O McCormick, Pass. Tariff Manager, Warren, Lincoln, Asst. Gen. Pass. & Ticket Agt Cincinnati. Also Bartholomew County Farmers Institute scheduled in Hope Ind on Dec 15 16 with speakers T B Terry and Mrs W W Stevens and premiums for farm products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Four
J S Smith
Bartholomew County Farmers Institute
Hope
Ind
T. B. Terry
Hudson, Ohio
W. W. Stevens
Salem
Sentinel aims to inform readers with broad state focus
The piece promotes The Sentinel as Indiana’s leading newspaper with broad coverage of McKinley era politics and state government. It highlights the paper’s national and foreign dispatches, urges subscriptions, and includes promotional notes for Cascarets and Southern Railway excursion tickets.
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McKinley
Sentinel
Republican Party
Bjfore
Indianapolis Daily
Week Sentinel
Indiana
Weekly Sentinel
Indianapolis Sentinel
Indianapolis
Advertising Claims About Long-Standing Goods
An OCR fragment notes that goods advertised for years are believed to have merit and that inferior substitutes are common, implying trust in established brands or products.
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Lothiers
Contes
Ing
Veryl May
J. H. Kaiser
E. L. Williams
Walter Waltman
George Schooler
Leonard Lay
Ed Everroad
Ethel Beaty Lloyd Smith
Econ Ae Srease Eens
Gill
Will Wolf
Lizzie Rumford
Childrens’ Hats At
Silvermans
Columbus
Silverman's
Australia
Deere Orreteuls
Rata
Washington
Sonseaves
Lienberger
Indianapolis Weekly Journal
Indianapolis Weekly Sentinel
Courier Journal
Cincinnati Enquirer
Prairie Farmer
J. S.ssalin
Ann Arbor
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railroad
Chicago & Eastern
Ilinois
Chicago & West Michigan Railway
Cincinnati & Muskingum Valley Railroad
Cincinnati& Hamilton & Dayton
Way
Cleveland & Marietta Railway
Cleveland, Canton & Southern
Cleveland
Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railway
Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling Rail
Columbus, Sandusky & Hocking
Dayton & Union Railroad
Detroit & Cleveland Steam Navigation Co
Detroit, Grand Rapids & Western
Dunkirk
Allegheny Valley
Pittsburg
KR. R. Evansville & Indianapolis Railway
Evansville
Terre Haute
Findlay
Fort Wayne & Western
Flint & Pere Marquette Railway
Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad
Indiana, Decatur & Western Railway
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway
Louisville &Nashville Railroad
Louisville
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Louisville, Evansville & St. Louis- Consolidated Railroad
Louisville, Henderson & St. Louis Railway
Manistee & Northeastern Railroad
Michigan Central Railroad
New York, Chicago & St Louis Rail
Ohio Central Lines
Pennsylvania
Peoria, Decatur & Evansville Railway
Lake Erie
Pittsburg & Western Railway
Pittsburg& Lisbon & Western Rail
Toledo, St. Louis & Kansas City
Railroad
E. O. Mccomrox
Pass
Trafic
Warren J. Lynch
Asn
R & Ticket
Ag’t
Miles
Telephone Columbus Handle and Tool Co
Homeseekers Excursion
McCormiox
Tarftie
Warren , LyNcu
Cincinnati, O
the Sentinel
Cascarets
Florida
Southern Railway
Queen & Cres
Ules
Wm. H. Taylor
Gen
Southern Railroad Company
Druggista
Evening Star
Ray
Columbus Fuel & Ice Co
Wash
Mechanic Sts
G. W. Cooper
Cooper & Cooper
First
National Bank
Olumbus
Wightman
BET
Columbus, Ind
Chicago
S. M. CO
Wabash Ave
Ailiors, Hui & Co
New York
F St
Won
D. G
R. R
C., H. & G. Branch
Cint
Areensbury
G. Stiwington
Burney’s
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