Insanity Trust Critiqued as Scott County Inquiry Emerges
State Board of Charities released a report on insane hospitals citing convictions and failures over eighteen months. It blames officers for misused county funds and calls for stronger sanity laws. The piece also notes gold finds in Scott County and a comic anecdote about a frugal postman named John Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Charities
John Ross
Morse
James Huaywood
Scott County
Front
Wlw
Ripner
Scoitscare
Kent
Eecl
Maide Oon
Tara
Unclear OCR fragment prompts tentative sale discussion
Fragmentary text references Wangs sale Veet ah mp Ge Maddy and various odd terms. Mentions Loom, Saudis, Pearsoteen, Mich, Poel, Bay Tiers, and a theory acceptance with no coherent narrative or identifiable events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sale
Pis
Stade
A Happy Boy
Little Willie Keil, thirteen, suffered acute Rheumatism for over three months. After his father bought Dodd's Kidney Pills, the boy improved in days and was cured after three boxes, shocking Madison County with the medicine’s claimed miracle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oldenburg
Willie Keil
Dodd
Madixon County
Queen Victoria’s Bold Move To Bestow British Colonelcy
The article recounts a tale of Queen Victoria considering making the Czar a British colonel. The War of Ice leader attended the scene as Victoria proposed the idea. The Czar allegedly argued that such a move would invite similar demands from other European rulers, but Victoria persisted with the remark that it must be done if necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Nicholas
Car
Russia
War of Ice
Queen Victoria
Europe
Foot-Ease powder promises relief for sore feet
An advertisement from Olmsted in Le Roy New York touts Aiien's Foot-Ease powder to shake into shoes for swollen sore hot feet. It claims quick comfort and even mentions samples mailed to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiien
le Roy
N.Y
Avien
Special Occasion And Ball Game Confusion On Field
A partial readable report describes a peculiar incident where a flyer named Viret Tramp-Yor is seen near the ball and a scorer named PoanpeAbuist watches. First Yiomp-Saydr is noted as a rare moment of acknowledgment during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Tack
Tuitnam Fatless Pye Seeks Fastest Brightest Dye
A fragment notes Tuitnam Fatless Pye touting a dye as the fastest and brightest known, claims of superior color and speed, without additional context or specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuitnam
PYE Pro
Finding His Mace in a World of Mockery
A fragmented excerpt shows a character declaring effort to find his place while another responds with a blunted, mocking exchange. The terse lines imply a social clash and an underlying personal struggle.
Town hears urban health notice amid Manila population count
The Manon reports Austin’s arrival and notes a health announcement listing Manila’s population as 14, including Americats, Vilipinos, Chinese, Spaniards, and various foreigners, with other groups named GUC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manon
Manila
Nickel Plate low excursion rates to western cities
The Nickel Plate Road offers reduced excursion rates to Denver Colorado Springs Glenwood Springs Ogden and Salt Lake City Utah Hot Springs St Paul and Duluth Minnesota Tickets go on sale June 1 to September 10 with return by October 21 Phone or contact nearest agent or C A Asterlin Fort Wayne Indiana or Re J Hamilton Agent Fort Wayne Indiana No 98 TAC Cobble There goose Glover praised by friends and a note of caution from a local editor.
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Denver
Colorado Springs
Glenwood Springs
Col
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Utah
Hot Springs
D.D
St. Paul
Duluth
Minn
C. A. Asterlin
P. A
Fort Wayne
Ind
Re. J. Hamilton
Incoherent historical note with scattered names and items
Fragmentary archival text mentions Mrs Aust and Mrs Ames, rumors of threats and a printer instruction to use Eagle Linen Paper for letter paper. Disjoint phrases reference weapons, bears, bows, and unspecified events, yielding no clear narrative or date.
Department store planned for Atlantic City with capital
The article notes Atlantic City planning a department store with a substantial capital. It mentions Mrs. Austin arriving in town and references windmills occupying Grains GIG acres at a cost per acre, plus a medical ad for Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer offering a free trial bottle.
Encampment Train Schedules to Cleveland for G A R
Special trains depart Fort Wayne Sept 9 at 10 30 A M arriving Cleveland 4 30 P M and Sept 10 from McComb at 7 48 A M arriving Cleveland 11 50 A M via Nickel Plate Road. Tickets 1 cent per mile with return by Sept 15 1901. Inquire at Fort Wayne ticket agents C A Asterlin or R J Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Cleveland
McComb
Nickel Vtate Road
C. A. Asterlin
Ind
R. J. Hamilton
Nelson and the Coxswain Hero of Trafalgar Lives On
Edward Everett Hale recounts a Trafalgar tale of Lord Nelson saving a mail bag coxswain by ordering a return voyage to ensure the sailor’s letter to his wife could be sent. The incident underscored Nelson as a leader who cared for his men and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trafalgar
England
Lord Nelson
Pasco
Offeer
Nelson
Marian
Edward Everett Hale
Cost of Railway Mail Car and Government Rates
Article notes a modern railway mail car costs between 5009 and 6000 dollars, with the government paying 40 dollars per year per 6 foot car per track or 50 dollars per year per track for a 6 foot car. Includes a consumer testimonial for Piso's Cure.
AIR CUSHING RUBBER STAMPS AND PRINTING OUTFITS
Ex-Speaker Reed reads Italian almost as readily as English. Write us what you are in need of and we will give you price from Fort Wayne Indiana LockBox 21% for stamps daters and printing outfits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LockBox
Fort Wayne
Ind
Reed
Printing and Teething Syrup Mentioned by Mother
An old note notes Gounod's mother liked printing and music while advertising Mrs Winslow's Scorning Syrup for children teething. The syrup claims to ease inflammation pain wind colic and costs 2 cents per bottle.
Fall Painting Advice and Devoe Paint Promotion
A vintage advertisement urges applying fall paint for lasting protection. It touts Devoe ready paint as safer and longer lasting than lead paints, promises lower overall cost, and offers a free pamphlet. The ad encourages readers to ask local dealers for Devoe products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devoe
Devae
Jess
Godu
LEVOE
Chicago
Air Cushion Rubber Stamps and Printing Outfits for Sale
Inventory includes air cushion rubber stamps and various printing outfits. Prices available on request via LockBox 219, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Contact for a detailed list of stamp types and equipment.
Peruna Promises Relief for Woman’s Health Crisis
Miss Bessie Kellog of Valley City North Dakota credits Peruna with ending months of severe monthly pain after trying doctors and medicines. The testimonial urges all women to use Peruna as a cure for catarrh of the female organs and cites further anecdotes of relief from stomach and pelvic trouble. A note invites readers to write Dr Hartman for free advice.
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Bessie Kelley
Young Woman's Club
Valley City
North Dakota
First Street
Peruna
Bessie Kellog
United States
Christopher Fliedmann
Amsterdam
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Oho
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Tess
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Tosen
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Andrews
Peru
William Buoy
Ulverton
TER
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American Iron Company
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Joseph Berger
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Mary E. Seather
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Blatchley
Hendricks County
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Mre
von Ames
von Blumer
Tyne
Bearcrans
Mrs. Austin
Atlantic City
Millich Delurs
Florence
Wm. O. Endsley
Vanburen, Ind
Emeland
Gernews
Helland
New South Wales
Gounod
T. P
Fort Wayne, Ind
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