Drowning and Deaths Reported Across Indiana Neighbors
A broad Indiana roundup notes Walter Miler 10 drowned in the Ohio River at Jeffersonville Wallace Zimmerman 18 died while playing near Fort Wayne, a Kokomo canning crew reports tomato crop failure and a baker from Kokomo loses an arm. Links include a Marion mill dismantling, Jay County oil testing, and a Clinton soldiers reunion plans with notable visitors.
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Walter Miler
Ohio
Jeffersonville
Madison
Wallace Zimmerman
Fort Wayne
Kokomo
Fred Lemsky
Madison County Poultry and Pet Stock Association
Golitis City
Bedford
Mitchell
Orleans
Paoli
West Baden
French Lick Springs
William Wood
Clark County
David W. Newby
Spiceland
Western
Marion
Republic Steel Company
Franklin County
John W. Coons
A. E. Johnson
Indianapolis
Jay County
Superior Oil Company
Alfred Williams
Washington
Williams
Henry Shepard
Bringhurst
Wisconsin
Lake Shore
South Bend
Johnson
London
Whitley Maleable Casting Company
Muncie
James Elmore
Solomon Albaugh
Joseph Larwell
Scott Preble
Elizabeth Wheeler
Anderson
Jerome Bixeman
Slammond
Hobart
Nickel Plate
Deep River
Ile
Clinton
Indiana
Joe” Wheeler
Col. W.T. Durban
Irvin Robbins
E. S. Holliday
United States
Daniel Barekdall
Eli Beghtel
Huntington
Francis M Bonham
Heltonville
Walter ©. Bush
Michigan City
Otiz
H. Clough
Redkey
George F. Collmer
Lloyd E. Hamilton
J. W. Miller
Hudson
Stephen T. Hitz
Edgar H. Johnson
Elmer G. Lantz
Thomas Oldham
Leipsic
Elmer E. Ruef
William B. Stover
South Hend
Simeon N. Tinder
C. H.dill
Danville
Henry Ward
James” Te ‘Wood
Endurance Compared of American and Chinese Workers
The piece contrasts the American working man with the Chinese, claiming the American is superior to the Chinese in endurance. It hypes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as the standard by which relative stamina is judged and notes claimed cures for constipation indigestion and malaria prevention.
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America
Impact of visible church collections on giving
Impollitic notes that clear collection boxes reveal neighbor gifts at church. It forecasts two outcomes: first, a temporary rise in total offerings, then many individuals may decide they cannot afford to attend church any longer.
Cascarents Candy Cathartic Promises Fast Relief
Old advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a cure for every ailment from headache to cancer. It claims safe, painless bowel movements and a 10 cent starter price with genuine metal box packaging and C C stamps on each tablet. Beware of imitations.
Rubber culture in Ceylon’s botanical gardens growth
Rubber culture began at Peradeniya botanical gardens in 1876 led by Dr Trimen. By 1897 Ceylon reported 250 000 Brazilian rubber trees thriving, marking rapid expansion of the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peradeniya
Trimen
Ceylon
Grain-O new grain drink for all ages replaces coffee
Try Grain-O the new grain drink recommended for grocers by vendors. It imitates Mocha and Java with a rich seal brown color yet is made from pure grains and gentle on delicate stomachs. Price per package 34 cents to 260 cents.
Depths of Ocean Limit Sunlight Far Below Surface
Scientists state sunlight fails to reach beyond 200 feet below the sea surface. Darkness is complete at noon even on the sunniest days, according to researchers.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Sold At 76 Cents In Stores
A patent remedy Hall's Catarrh Cure is offered for internal use at 76 cents. In Rome Georgia the boycott by African American residents targets the street railway over seating rules restricting blacks to the three rear seats.
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Hall
Rome
G A R Encampment Excursion Offer
G A R excursion to Chicago sells Nickel Plate Road tickets from Aug 25 to Aug 29 with return until Aug 31 or by deposit until Sept 30 at one cent per mile. Write wire phone or contact nearest agent or C A Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Ind.
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Chicago
Nickel Plate Road
C. A. Asterlin
Fort Wayne
Ind
Onion juice believed a cure for typhoid among Chileans
Among Chileans a belief persists that onion juice, given in early typhoid fever, will cure the illness. The claim reflects local folk practice rather than medical endorsement.
Feet Care and Early 1900s Advertisements Collected
A collage of early advertisements mentions Allen's Foot Ease powder for easy shoes and foot relief, Piso's Cure for Consumption, Red Cross Ball Blue for whites, and Transvaal mining figures. Notes include Woolwich factory expansion, G A R encampment tickets, and a Fort Wayne Ind. listing.
Alum Mountain in China Yields Rich Alum
A mountain twelve and a half miles from the village of Lion-Chek in China contains alum. The site is a natural curiosity and a wealth source for local inhabitants who dig and export yearly tons of alum.
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China
Lion-Chek
Grain-O for Children Beats Tea Coffee in Taste and Health
An advertisement touts Grain-O as a nutritious grain drink for children that substitutes coffee. It claims Grain-O is made of pure grains, tastes like coffee when prepared properly, and costs about the same. Sold by grocers for 15 and 25 cents.
Cosmetics imports reach half a million in 1890 affairs
A new statistics compilation reports American dealers purchased foreign cosmetics and perfumes totaling over 500000 dollars in 1890. This indicates strong demand for imported beauty products and signals growing international trade in luxury goods.
Lane's Family Medicine Promises Daily Gentle Health Aid
An advertised remedy claims to move the bowels daily for health, acts gently on the liver and kidneys, and cures a sick headache. The product is priced at 25 and 50 cents.
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Ayer
Joman Goon
Washington House
Washington
Lane
Boston Building Height Ordinance Upheld by Courts
A Boston ordinance limiting building heights has recently withstood legal challenge and remains in force after court review. The ruling reinforces local zoning controls and affects future development within the city.
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Boston
Carter's Ink and Jell O Promos and Niagara Excursions
Carter's Ink marketed as affordable for every family. An Exposition clock owned by Henry III is highlighted. Jell O dessert invites families with four flavors. Nickel Plate Road announces Niagara Falls and Thousand Islands trips with rail options and return limits, plus G A R encampment excursion at reduced rate. Fort Wayne agents listed.
Nickel Plate offers one cent a mile to Encampment attendees
The Nickel Plate Road announces a sales period for the 34th Annual Encampment of the G. ALR in Chicago. Tickets at one cent per mile from Aug. 21 to Aug. 31 with good return then or by deposit to Sept. 30 on Peerless Trio of Daily Express Trains stopping at listed points. Contact agent or C A Asterlin for Fort Wayne Indiana details.
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G. Alr
Chicago
Nickel Plate Road
C. A. Asterlin
YP. A
Fort Wayne
Ind
A. Asterlin
Chinese News Bearers and Imperial Awards in Ancient China
In ancient Chinese practice the emperor rewarded couriers who brought good news and punished those who carried bad news, reflecting a system where information delivery to the court held significant political risk and reward.
What hall We Have for Dessert
A family question answered with a quick dessert option Jell-O. Prepared in two minutes with no boiling or baking, mix with hot water and chill. Available in lemon orange raspberry and strawberry at grocers for 10 cents.
Pneumonia Mortality in German Army and Madagascar Slavery
The passage notes high pneumonia deaths in the German army and describes convalescent furloughs of four weeks. It mentions Red Cross Ball Blue as a leading product. It also states the French government has operated in Madagascar for four years, involving over one million slaves.
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Germany
Madagascar
Eighteenth Annual Excursion to Niagara Falls by Nickel Plate
Advertisement details a Tuesday August 14 excursion via Nickel Plate Road to Niagara Falls with low rates and modest add-ons for Toronto and Thousand Islands. Tickets valid returning twelve days with no stop fees at Lake Chautauqua. agent contact in Fort Wayne. Also promotes Eagle Linen Writing Table with 100 sheets and letter and note sizes priced at 25 and 15 cents respectively.
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Niagara Falls
Toronto
Thousand Islands
Nickel Plate Road
Chautauqua Lake
A. Asterlin
Fort Wayne
Ind
Lake Chautauqua
C. A. Asterlin
T.P. A
Nickel Plate excursion tickets for G A R encampment
The Nickel Plate Road offers one cent a mile excursion tickets to Chicago for the 34th Annual G A R Encampment from Aug 25 to 29 with a deposit option until Sept 30 on Peerless Trio trains. Contact Agent or Co Asterlin Fort Wayne Indiana. Mrs Winslow's Sooratna Syrup for Children advertised at 2 cents a bottle.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Libby
Libby, McNeill & Libby Hs
Wabash
Tolono
Ill
Point A
Wabuah
St. Louis
Kansas City
P. E. Compavon
P. &Ta
Toledo
F sompPson
A.B. WoLfsonLaGer
Omaha
Newline
Rockford
Dubuque
Waterloo
Dodge
Council Bluffs
Buffet
Nekete
Connectiog
H. Hanson
Bloun'l & Egbert
Wabash, Ind
Husling Hoosiers
Saia
Jefferson
Ajcreek
Aicross
Ferry
Val
Tom Jefferson
Wal
Polly
Allen
Allen S
Olmsted
LeRoy
N. Y
Royal Factory
Woolwich
England
N. W. Samuel
Ocean Grove
N. J
Red Cross
Ball
Transvaal
G.A.R
Soth
Inaluaive
Fort
Wayne
S. Ayer
Carter
Henry III
Franklin College
B.H. Green
Bons
Max . Atlante
FW. U
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