Lillian M. N. Stevens a prominent temperance leader
Mrs. Lillian M. N. Stevens leads the National WCTU since 1898 after Miss Frances Willard’s death. Born in Dover Missouri, she trained as a teacher, helped form the Maine WCTU, later rising to president, guiding national temperance work and charitable efforts. She supported woman suffrage as part of reform.
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WLC. TU
Lillian M. N. Stevens
Frances ES. Willard
Stevens
Dover
Nathaniel Ames
Nancy Fowler Parsons Ames
Westbrook Seminary
Foxcroft Academy
Portland
Aix. Stevens
Maine W. C.F
Siete Union
Lilian Moon. Stevens
Maine
Our National Union
Miss Willard
National Council of Women
W.C. T. UL
The Homecraft Advice for Ladies and Elder Homes
A long fragment surveys furniture care and household efficiency with tips on chairs, low tables, dust cloths, cleaning methods, and dust prevention. It includes notes on maintaining sunlight, banishing elaborate carvings, and practical handling of bronzes and kettles. It also mentions a Chicago educated woman author and a historical anecdote about literacy feats.
Parasite Flowers Described From Tierra Del Fueco
In Tierra del Fueco, a parasitic growth on trees produces "flowers" described by La Nature Paris. The flowers are 2k¢ inner Wizard of Life trees forced through the bark, taking shapes akin to classical acanthus seen on Corinthian capitals. The parasite is related to mistletoe.
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Tierra
del Fueco
la Nature
Paris
Corinthian
Epidemics of 1902 Distress Global Regions
Chicago Tribune notes the 1902 epidemic waves across Egypt China Japan and the Philippines with cholera and plague causing vast mortality yet sparing the United States as a reminder of uneven global health progress. It contrasts historical calamities with contemporary medical advances and sanitation reforms reducing spread in Europe and America.
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Japan
China
Martinique
Philippines
Egypt
Chicago
Ching
Manchuria
Cantor
Shanghai
Imperial Palace
Peking
Europe
Cuba
Chiceso Tribune
Million Voices Expresses Thanks for New Discovery
Homer Heli of West Point Ia credits Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption with saving him after a severe cold and dangerous cough. Physicians warned of doom from consumption, but the remedy helped him recover. Sold at local drug stores for 1.50 with guarantee.
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Homer Heli
West Point Ia
Sen
Dr. King
ZeHier
Morrish
Conward Fell
Bacon & Co
Faking Sare This Lundag Story In Odd Language
A garbled exchange describes beavers emerging and a keeper counting them with puzzled dialogue. The text reads like broken speech with phrases such as Are You sure and Counted them, but the event details remain unclear.
Boers Describe Deadly Africa Snake Known as Spy Sinike
A Philadelphia Press item recounts Boer names for a dangerous African snake called spy sinike, between one and three feet long, highly active and capable of venomous bites. It details its coiled threatening posture, fangs, and venom expulsion flinging from the mouth as described by sources, with mentions of other curious alcohol and spirit production notes in separate lines.
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Africa
Reassuring George and a Shopping Trip
A woman reassures a man after a day downtown saying she spent little money except car fare, noting everything charged. The item lists local ads for Rock Lake Stock shares, dress shapes, hats, quality meats, and a beer delivery service from Arnold Brewing Co. with mentions of Morton House.
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George
Chicago Post
Night of Terror at Pilar Mansion in Mexico City
An account of three Americans spending a night in the Pilar mansion ends in tragedy as they are found slain or gravely injured. The tale recalls prior murders linked to the Pilar family and a haunting, with grisly details of the attackers and the ensuing investigation.
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iCopyright
C. B. Lewis
Mexico
Pilar
Hall
Peters
Townsend
Marquis del Pilar
Feng Gut
Jockey Club
Goorther Fourd
Iber
Couid
Xendr
May
Pride of Heroes Salve Aids Wounds and Burns Sale Notes
Soldiers praise Arsha Salve for scratches bruises sores and skin issues with a money back guarantee. Available at S Zeller Morris Conway Hail Bacon & Co. Also oysters at Morton House and bargains on dress shapes walking hats at Airs M Clarke Martin. DAise
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S Zeller
M.D. Morris, Conway & Hail
W. R. Bacon & Co
M. Clarke-Martin
Daise
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Lillian M.N. Stevens
Dhadir
Babr
New York News
Chienze Wowan
Eng
Leeda
University of Chicago
Tighy
Erwin
Murs. Uy
al Daosteve Ib
Mrs. Brainard
Harris Razar
Heslin
Binz Charles
Peter Bales
Parasite
Steracnan
Nana
Tom
Fek
Philadelphia Tress
Deig
J. H. Roe
South Ashman Street
Armmold Brewing Co. xi
Morton House
City of Art Pictures
West Portage
Park Botel
A. E. Young
California
Chicago & North-Western
Uxion Pacific
Nouthern Pacifers
San Preseisco
Fortiend
Double Creek
Chiceze
Missouri River
Pnilman
Lex Francisco
Los Angeles
Des W
Kniskern
Chicago & North Western Ry
Womer
Review of Reviews
Roosevelt
Lave
Grover Cleand
the Review of Reviews Co
Astor Place
New York
Weelittles
Lucerne
Purle
Lord of
Castie
Duluth
South Shore
Sault Ste. Marie Union
Parenger
Bsc A.m. Aly
Sunder
Medi
Mack Thaw City
Wrains
GR. & Tang Mc B
Dali
Marquette
Ishpeming
Ironwood
Hurley Ashlsnd
West Superior
Coppar
Great Northern
Northern
Aievetown
Mackinaw City
B& F
Bretorsi
Dulurh
Hurfer Aéshlard
Ish- S
Cowper County
Trout Toke
Traiom
Trout Lake
Sanday
Soo Junction
Soo Jebacion
Sauit Ste. Marie
Mich
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W.F. Fierce
Berwest All Stations
D.S.S
A.R.Y
Syds
Mineral Ranee
R. R
Lacs Apniy
GEO
Hibsard
Generals
Canadian Pacific Railway
Amive
Devas
Vanion Station
West Bound
Ave
York
East Botsd
Bescon Frpress
Logal Express
Canadian Pacific Steamship Line
Zasz Bors Jzam Hovebs
Saday
Sundar
Thos
R. Harvey
Porters Ave
Grand Rapids
Indiana
Railway
J Co
C. Ampalett
Agt
Mackisaw City
CL. Lockwood
G. T. A. Grand Regiés
Ross
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