Wisconsin Man’s Northwest Claim Drafted in Letter
A letter from Philip Betislegel, Cusby Alberta, recounts his three year Northwest homestead success. He lists land and stock holdings, improved property in Calgary, and net worth near 12 000 dollars, noting large yields and farm income since leaving Wisconsin. The piece includes a testimonial tone and a sales pitch for Ball Blue.
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United States
Caylay
Alta
Watertown
Ds Dour
Canadian Northwest
Northwest
Calgary
Wisconsin
Reisiezel
Familly
Philip Betislegel
Cusby, Atta
Canada
The Kind They Fool Revives a Dated Diversion
A fragment from the Detruit Free Press hints at a playful social debate about fooling a man who has long been treated as inconsequential. The exchange suggests satirical sting and witty lines typical of early 20th century columns.
Pyramids Likely to Lose Magnificence Amid New Developments
The Egyptian government allows homes and hotels along the path from Eskeblah to the Nile, aiming to capitalize on the vast scenic area. Societies form plans to build large hotels around the Ghiseh pyramids, with tall American style skyscrapers nine to ten stories high near the sites, as reported by the New York Tribune.
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Motein
Donn's Kidney Pills touted by Taunton reader
A Taunton Massachusetts woman 64 says Donn's Kidney Pills relieved her severe back pains and kidney disorder after years of misery. She reports rapid relief and no return of trouble after six boxes. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York. A Bond of Sympathy anecdote from the New York Press.
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Taines French
Weir Street
Taunton
Mass
Don's
Donn
Fosters Milburn Co
Buffalo, X.Y
Jane
New York Press
Eleven Years Of Eczema Remedies Promote Cure
A reader shares suffering with eczema and multiple remedies. After trying doctors, Cuticura Soap and Ointment, Cuticura Resolvent, and related products provided relief. The endorsement, from Mrs. Eliza A. Wiley of Ro. 2 Lisienib, notes satisfaction with the Cuticura line.
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Heller
Pinaly DP
Eliza A. Wiley
Liseanib
Without a Moment's Waominar in Mourning Tale
A fragmentary obituary style note describes Mrs. Dfigh in deep grief seated with pale cheek and tearful eye as her hired girl departs, leaving her alone in sorrow. The terse line hints at domestic distress and bereavement in a period tone.
Telegraph Hero Saves Griffiths From Great Fire
Cash Allen, a telegraph operator in Griffiths, crawled to the depot and sent help after an oil tank explosion. Fire departments from Laporte and nearby towns arrived, saving 500 homes while fifty acres burned and $50,000 in damage occurred before the blaze was controlled. The operator is hailed as a town hero by grateful residents.
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Velegraph
Mingers Harocd
Cash Allen
Griffiths
Huntington
Laporte
Aten
Erie
Stoidard Qi Company
Cantral
Knox Receives Ladoga Bank and Veneer Firm Appointment
Mr Knox was named receiver for the Bank of Ladoga and the Hoosier Veneer Company. He has steered both institutions toward solvency with every depositor paid in full. The veneer works earnings and bank assets support operations, with the bank now back on its feet in the interest of stockholders.
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Knox
Ladoga Bank Company
James. Knox
Bank of Ladoga
Hoosier Veneer Company
Belleville Doctor Completes 22 Day Water Fast
Droboi Earles of Belleville ends a twenty two day water fast for health reasons. He reports no hunger pains and offers to undergo endurance tests. His weight loss is noted and he plans to begin eating with baby food when hunger returns.
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Helleville
Wate
Droboi
Earles
Belleville
Vie
May Em Bact For Shortage May Em Bact For Shortage
Officials discuss impeachment talk in Tiehinomt against Olin BY, clerk of the Indiana Municipal League. An investigation reveals a shortage of funds and questioned actions. Evidence remains unclear as authorities pursue further discovery and accountability.
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Dudann Municipal League
Tiehinomt
Olin
Yaggart
Othe Pndiana Munieipead League
Tacsart
Tae
Osiner Che
Lee Sansport
Deuce
Plageman in line for fortune after death claim
South Bend flagman DD A Care of the Vandalia railroad learns he may inherit a seven-figure fortune from his sister Mrs. Margaret Meredith of Ohio. William Jennings asserted adoption rights, but the record allegedly lacks formal adoption, shifting the fortune to Care.
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South Bend
Plageman
Thimaselry Rich. DD
A. Care
Vandalia Railroad
Margaret Meredith
Ohio
Woman Questions Death Story as Son Is Drowned in St Joseph River
In South Bend a mother doubts the death report of her son Alexander Tever who was said drowned while bathing in the St Joseph river. The river is being dragged after she sought police confirmation. Prof Vershal Eaglebarger drowned saving a student has not been found. Edward Jenkins faces a court fine and is noted as receiver for the Fast Chicago Water Works. Alfred Krone, 30, attempted suicide by drowning at a Richmond piano factory, but was rescued and to recover.
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South Bend
Ant
Alexander Tever
St. Joseph
Ree
Vershal Eaglebarger
John Livy
Edward Jenkins
United States Federal Court
William TL. Cherry
Chicago
A. R. Anderson
Indianapolis
Jenkins
Fast Chicago Water Works Company
Cherry
Aomain
Alfred Krone
Richmond
le Will
Lydia BE. Pinkham
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia B. Pinkham
Suit Filed Over Tee Loss by Railroad Company
Roscoe Moguel of New Castle sues the Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Company for 2500 dollars for the loss of a tee in an accident. Miss Mary Hodge, 20, on her way home from church in Evansville, was overcome by heat and died within two hours. Several prostrations occurred.
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Roscoe Moguel
New Castle
Indianapolis and
Eastern Traction Compaany
Mary Hodge
Evansville
Cascarets Claim Superior Purity and Disease Prevention
The advertisement extols Cascarets as cleansing the bowel canal and destroying disease germs, suitable for ongoing use as a preventive. After nearly 100 million boxes sold, Cascarets are marketed for bowel relief and overall health, urging immediate trial with a 10 cent box and a satisfaction guaranty.
Marble making from quarry refuse described in Philadelphia Record
The article explains how marble and agate quarry refuse is processed into round cubes then milled into marbles. Workers break waste into small pieces, the cubes are milled with water and a rotating runner, and in about half an hour a bushel of smooth marbles is produced at minimal cost.
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Germany
Philadelphia Record
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Landa
Denmark
New York
PTE PA Dacesets
Bears
Indiana State News
Vero
Congress
Cascarets
ATL
Dodds
Antise
Paxtine Wittens
KR. Paxton CO
Boston
Uth
Lavey
Muskogee
Ind
FW. N. Y
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