On the Wing to Washington and Local Observations
Ta man Gos recounts a June 1 1893 trip from Connersville to Washington Indiana detailing muddy streets dull Vincennes and Duncanville hospitality and a quirk filled journey. He notes river scares humorous animal antics and local landmarks including ex President Harrison’s home and Sugar Loaf hill. He also advertises Royal Ruby Port Wine marketed by A M Andrews with health claims and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ind
Connersville
Indiana
Cairo
Ilinois
Mark Twain
Birds
Illinois
Duncanville
Alma
William Heary Harrison
Out Scott Street
Indiana Republicans Back Al Wishard for Front Runner
June 1 1808 report notes Indiana Republicans rallying behind Al Wishard, praising his qualities and recent demonstrated skill in a victory at Yodisnapoli. A Sunday school event at Tyons Station plans decor, with an afternoon service and address by A. B. Bleck of Panapelis, inviting broad attendance.
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Indianaere
al Wishard
Alfitty
Yodisnapoli
Webard
PanPe Latheran Sanday School
Tyons Station
A. B. Bleck
Panapelis
Fayette and Guttenberg
M. E. Church
J. G.chafee
Lodge
C. W. Horton
See
California Fig Syrup Co Medical Claim Ad
The advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant safe laxative for ladies under all conditions. It instructs buyers to ensure genuineness by checking for the California Fig Syrup Co name near the bottom of the package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California Fig Syrup Co
William's Indian Pile Ointment Promises Instant Relief
An advertisement touts William's Indian Pile Ointment as a cure for piles, claiming it absorbs tumors and soothes itching immediately. Sold by druggists or by mail for one dollar per box, with Cleveland based Williams M.E. Co. as publisher.
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Williama
Wiliam
Mallon
Williams M.efo CO
Prap.s
Cleveland
Ohia
W. Rigrlah
Lane's Medicine and Funeral Attendees in Shelbyville
A fragment notes Billy Kerr of Shelbyville and Percy Kerr of Brazil arriving to attend the funeral of Billy Kerr’s mother. The item mentions knee pants sales and an illustrated sermon on the human eye at a Presbyterian service tomorrow. It also reports Mrs. J Lilie installing a telephone for ice cream orders in East Cannonaville and Central Pharmacy taking orders.
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Billy Kerr
Shelbyville
Percy Kerr
Brazil
G. P. Paart
Hench
Presbyterian Church
Hohellenbach
Fire Wrecks Stable Row at Riverside Park Rushville
A blaze last night destroyed thirty stables at Riverside Park in Rushville. It was spotted near 9 pm and 125 horses were housed, with only one burned. Nellie S. a five year old mare by Cormander owned by C G Westcott valued at 4000 dollars, had a noted race record of 2233 and ran a quarter in 31 seconds yesterday. Stable losses range 1500 to 2000 dollars, partly insured. Sulkies and harness valued at 500 dollars were lost. Firemen saved the remaining stables. origin suspected from a lantern left burning in a stable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Park
Rushville
Nellie S
Cormander
C. G. Westcott
East Comnoravill Church Social Auction and Local Notices
The East Comnoravill church invites all to a Tuesday night social with proceeds for the pastor. Admission 10 cents for adults, free for children under 12. Refreshments served. good order promised. Also notices promote Sample Shoe Company clearance, DeWitt’s remedies, and local real estate offers from C R E Co and Parehanian plan details.
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East Comnoravill
Odd Habits and Quirks of Notable Figures
A humorous survey catalogs the peculiar pastimes of famous people from Erasmus to Handel. It notes quirks like Tycho Brahe’s stomach complaints at the sight of a fox, Carlyle’s garden smoking, and Handel's three to five person meals while traveling.
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Balzac
Disiderius Erasmus
Flah
Frederick the Great
Thomas Carlyle
Gladstone
Henry VII
England
Garrick
London
Tycho Brahe
Wizard of the
Golden Nose
Herrick
Pete
Handel
Francia Lacon
Georgev
Owney
Rembrandt
Menory Hermehea
Poussin
Boutboy Adem Saith
St. Jauixilobe- Democrat
World Newspaper Statistics Snapshot
The data shows global newspaper counts by region and language, noting Japan 92 dailies 173 periodicals Canada 574 weeklies 88 monthlies and languages mostly active with one Syriac title. New York state dwarfs many continents in paper output and South America lists 4900 papers including non Spanish Portuguese editions. The world totals 4065 dailies with about 739 in the United States and British magazines plus 1900 periodicals in Britain.
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Japan
Canada
New York State
South America
United States
London
Naeon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Re. Zeer
Hoss Shay
Garret
Clark
Vincennes
Bro. Harrison
Prof. Nnel
A. M. Andrews
Royal Wine Co
Chicago
Music Bazar
Court House
the Daily News
The
Times Ane News Company
Gamal Moricn
Lane
Cincinnati
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
New River Canons
Alleghany
Blue Ridge Mountains
F.F. W
New York
America
Virginia Mountains
Virginia
E. B. Pope
St. Louis
Missouri
C B. Ryan
Ohio
Messrs
Messum
Richmond
Hyderabad
Nican
Summer Palace
Buccleuch House
London Times
New Orleans
Louisiana
Witer
Kioketiog
New York Post
James ieClats
Norfolk
McCarthy
Buffalo Courier
Key West
Joy
Einar Lomberg
Florida East
West India
Orlando
Paria
Philadelphia
Bostos
Aiogaber Ar Aleeare Ring Langue
Alt Oaher Ata
Church Social
Sample Shoe Company
DeWitt
Ward Lemison
C. R. BE. Co
Ward Jemison
Parehanian
Shera & McIntosh
Centra Ava
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