Letter From Germany Passages On Marburg Life And History
Miss Finn Holderman recounts a German letter about Marburg in Hessen describing the old St. Elizabeth church and bones of St. Elizabeth, Hessen soldiers and peasants attire, river washing of clothes, and the king's Berlin castle. The piece notes Goethes and Luther connections and a German town scene for old Covington friends.
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Marburg
Gieselburgerste
Germany
Covington
Republican
St. Elizabeth
Hessen
Luther
Goethe
Berlin
Enna Holderman Shares Europe Trip Notes and Gratitude
The letter from Marburg dated June 8, 1909, by Enna Holderman describes early April arrival in Rotterdam and two weeks in Berlin with Mrs. Honan, study of German, and extensive sightseeing. She notes Marburg’s mountain town layout, antique rooms, armory museum, and Lafayette’s cannon. She hopes to visit Covington and thanks supporters from last spring.
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Marburg
Germany
Covington
Rotterdam
Berlin
Armory Museum
Lafayette
Amerca
Enna Holderman
Miss Agusta Atherton of Danville Illinois Revealed in City Notes
Miss Agusta Atherton of Danville Illinois was mentioned in local city notes last week along with several others in a brief society update. The fragment lists names in a casual society round up and provides little context beyond social mention.
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Agusta Atherton
Danville
Ill
Menest
Jeanes
Covington and Southwestern Railway Files $825,000 Mortgage
Crawfordville Indiana September 11 William G Ruht president of the Covington and Southwestern Railway filed a mortgage of $825 000 with Union Trust Co Indianapolis president John H Holliday as second party The trust company commits funds up to the amount upon specified actions by Ruht and stockholders He left soon after filing with Recorder John Warobritton District records indicate no further delay in town.
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Crawfordville
Ind
William G. Ruht
Covington & Southwestern Railway Company
Union Trust Co
Indianapolis
John H. Holliday
Robinsville merchant praises Foley’s Honey and Tar cure
Edgar N Bayliss of Robinsville testifies he was thin and sick two years ago with a persistent cough and says Foley’s Honey and Tar stopped the cough and helped him gain twenty eight pounds He notes the medicine’s effectiveness and mentions sale by M C Vandorn The Kingman Fair management thanks readers as the fair’s expenses force change but promises high quality races and exhibits urging attendance
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Edgar N. Bayliss
Robinsville
Wsl
Foley
Foie
M. C. Vandorn
Kingman Fair
Health Coffee: Dr Shoop’s Substitute Promises Quick Coffee Taste
A vintage notice touts Health Coffee by Dr Shoop as a wholesome substitute with amber color and rich flavor. It claims no long boiling, “Made in a minute,” and that it fools experts in taste while remaining healthful, sold by all grocers.
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Dr. Shoop
Dr. Bhoop
Great Chase County Fair Ticket Courtesy Mentioned
A reader recalls receiving a complimentary ticket to the Great Chase County Fair in Imperial Nebraska and notes the courtesy of the local management while expressing regret at missing Covington fair. The snippet also advertises Dr Soop's Cough Remedy and misprinted phrases about its use.
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Chase County
Imperial Nebraska
Covington
Nebraska
As Berry Sees It Explains Advertising Booms
The Veedersburg News argues against using newspaper space to boost an event for businessmen who do not pay directly. It frames such efforts as a simple business proposition and says it will charge fair value or withdraw from booming the space.
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Colums
Veedersburg
The Poor and the Rich And The Laborer’s Wages
A reflection on class relations between rich and poor. The text argues honesty and prompt wages are essential, urging both rich and poor to uphold integrity and industriousness. It cites church ties and a Bible rule: pay workers promptly and give to laborers what is just.
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Fich
Ee Weiltordo
Peaceful settlement and arbitration urged for honest men
J. Loeb advocates avoiding trouble and lawsuits, urging dialogue then arbitration to resolve misunderstandings. The note cites communal harmony and calls for peaceable resolutions among church and secular members. An advertisement promotes Pink Pain Tableta Dr Shoop formula, claiming quick relief in 20 minutes and a 25 cent box.
Newspaper Prices Hit by Paper Duty Debate
The Dubois Express notes printers suffered in Washington as a proposed 400 dollar per ton print paper rate may drop to 350 while reports set duties at 3.75 dollars per ton. Illinois figure Mann opposed the conference report citing printer politics. The piece argues the beef and hide trusts mirror powerful merciless control, with printing paper poised as a target.
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Washington
Congress
Mann
Illinois
Beef Trust
Also Mentioned on This Page
India
M. Mayer
Niele Aancelilae
Pearldora St
Edna Holderman
Edna Rolbderman
Covington & Southwestern Traction Co
Lena
Dr.Soop
Shodp
Uae
Rae
Berry
J. Loeb
Alfred Ellmore
Kilmer
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