Electric Bitter Promises Quick Cure for Various Ailments
An 19th century style notice touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for backache nervousness sleeplessness melancholy fainting and dizzy spells. A testimonial from Mrs. Phebe Cherley claims kidney trouble relief and regained ability to do housework at age 73. Also promotes Banner Salve with money-back guarantee and advertises Springfield Missouri travel and Frisco System investor information.
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Phebe Cherley
Peterson, Ta
Lee Allen Drug Store
Rural Route No 2 First Trip Set for February 1 1902
The article details Rural Route No 2 to Covington Indiana starting February 1 1902 with George W Crane as carrier. It lists a long route including Covington Fountain Field s Corner Cherry Grove Brown s Chapel Galloway s corner Ward s corner Salem church McCart s corner DeHaven s corner Col McMannomy s corner and the post office. It notes daily year round service with Sundays off and warns about protections for mail boxes and penalties for interference. Also mentions local notices and a string of city visitors and social items.
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Covington
Ind
Covington and Attica Road
Fountain
Field’s Corner
Cherry Grove School House
Brown's Chapel
Galloway’s Corner
Ward’s Corner
Salem Church
McCart
United States
U.S
Indiana
Death of Fred Woodhams, Benton County official
Fred Woodhams, commissioner of the South district of Benton County, died of heart failure at his Oxford home last Friday morning. He was 65, had felt unwell on Thursday but was active in town. His wife found him struggling Friday as he prepared breakfast and sought help. he died before aid arrived. He was a brother of Henry Woodhams, a Warren County commissioner.
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Free Woodhams
Benton County
Oxford
Mr. Woodhams
Henry Woodhams
Warren County
Hot Springs Health Resort Wins World Wide Praise
The Hot Springs in Arkansas draw thousands from around the globe for therapeutic waters. The season began January 1 and the federal government oversees the baths with moderate charges and good care. The Iowa Central offers the easiest route for western travelers with very low round trip rates. For details contact Geo. S. Batty in Marshalltown Iowa.
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Arkansas
Hot Springs
U. S
West
Northwest
Iowa Central
Geo. S. Batty
Marshalltown
Iowa
County Assessors Hold Meeting In Auditor's Office
The County board of Assessors met in the Auditor's office on Tuesday forenoon with Tax Commissioner Win gate. They agreed on a rate schedule and addressed other preliminary items.
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County Board of Assessors
Wingate
Mrs Clara Merryman Spends Evening in Crawfordaville
Mrs Clara Merryman accompanied by her son Dick spent Sunday evening in Crawfordaville according to local social notes.
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Clara Merryman
Crawfordaville
Death of James Odem in Fountain
James Odem died of consumption at his home in Fountain on Tuesday evening after a period of illness. Funeral services were held Thursday morning with interment near Fountain.
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James Odem
Fountain
Coroner Rules Stull Case Justifiable Homicide
Coroner Rice’s verdict held that William Sweeny killed George Stull but that the act was justifiable homicide. The grand jury returned an indictment for manslaughter.
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Rice
Stull
William Sweeny
George Stull
Fountain County Delinquent Tax List Targeted for Speedy Reduction
State Tax Commissioner John Wingate declares Fountain county's delinquent tax list is by far too large and must be reduced quickly. He adds that the state will take steps to cut the list.
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John Wingate
Fountain County
The Kind You Have Always Loved
A reflective piece recalls a steadfast presence cherished over time. The narrative centers on enduring affection, memory, and gratitude for a trusted companion or influence that has shaped the reader’s life.
Colorado's First Gold Rush Intensifies in Early Gilpin County
The Engineering Magazine describes the start of Colorado's gold era with a rush in 1859 as miners flocked to Gregory and Russell gulches. Thousands, including the Bates and Gunnell crews, joined claims in Gilpin County, with wealth rising then soon pre empted and many forced to seek fortunes elsewhere.
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Bates
Gunnell
Burroughs
Ilinois
Gilpin County
Gregory, Russell
Gulches
Engineering Magazine
Dog stalls Uncle Tom's Cabin show with gourmet steak demand
Cleveland Plain Dealer reports a deFUNCT Uncle Tom's Cabin company blamed a fastidious dog for ending the production. The hound refused to chase Eliza without porterhouse beef and a tenderloin, then demanded mushrooms, leading the troupe to quit.
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Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Eliza
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Curious Name Combination Puzzle Stirs Linguistic Interest
A short piece explores the playful idea of merging famous names. It highlights ABRA-HAMLIN-COLN as a trap of letters and asks readers to find two other historical figures whose official names and lives mirror the same crosswise blend.
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Lincoln
Hamlin
Abra—Hamlin
Coln
Joe's Revelation Entertains East End Dinner Guests
A family dinner in an east end home turns awkward when a younger brother mockingly comments on Marie using a fork for pie. After Joe leaves, the cherubic child endures an unpleasant moment, though no serious harm occurs.
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East End
Marie
Joe
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Understanding Presbyopia and Reading Glasses
Old sight begins around forty and first shows as holding the paper farther away. Glasses should make letters clear at ordinary reading distance, not enlarge them. Obtain proper glasses promptly to correct any ocular defect. Witness and lawyer joke about looking someone in the eye with a bent gaze.
Apple Trees In Tasmania
Tasmanians plant apples with close spacing, ten feet apart on average, against standard wider layouts. An acre can yield as many as 600 bush el units from tight orchard practice amid agricultural notes and quoted remarks from periodical debates.
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Tasmania
Epworth League Meeting At M K E Church Sunday
Miss Lucy Murry urges Epworth League members to attend a 6 p m Sunday gathering at the M K E church, expressing eager anticipation for the turnout.
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Lucy Murry
Epworth
M. KE Church
Will Dance. The Haymakers Dance Monday Evening
The Haymakers announce a dance for Monday evening February 10 1902. Community invitation extends to local residents and guests for an evening of social dancing.
Kidney Cure Claimed By Yet Ill Man From Bennet Ir
Frank Treadwell of Bennett Illinois suffered two years with kidney disease and says after trying several remedies he used Foley's Kidney Cure. He reports a one dollar bottle cured him, per Geo D Cook.
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Frank Treadwell
Bennett
Foley
Geo. D. Cook
Engineering Enterprises Leads in Historic Interest and Scenic Attract
A local report highlights Engineering Enterprises as first in historic interest and first in scenic appeal, drawing attention to its role in preserving heritage while enhancing regional beauty. The piece notes community emphasis on preservation and aesthetics.
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Fred Mclain
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Attica
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Frankfort
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