In History Aug 18 Highlights Downtrodden Years
Elkhart Review recalls notable birthdays and deaths on August 18 in history. Figures include John Earl Russell prime minister 1846 to 1852 born in London died 1818. Dr James Beat tle poet died 1818. Charles Francis Adams diplomat born 1807 died 1884. Ellen Kean Tree actress died 1886. ex-Justice William Strong died 1895. Leopold Schenck biologist died 1902. General Stovssel Russian commander at Port Arthur refused surrender in 1904.
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John Earl Russel
Great Britain
London
James Beattle
Minstrels
Aberdeen
Boston
Ellen Kean Tree
Charles John Kean
Willam Strong
United States Supreme Court
Lake Minnewaska
N. Y
Leopold Schenck
Schwanberg
Stovssel
Port Arthur
Healthful Plant Care and Hair Loss Cure Ad
An old advertisement urges solving root causes for healthful growth and hair loss. It claims cankers ruin plants despite soil and sun and promotes Newbro's Herpicide as a remedy for dandruff and hair loss, with a Detroit Mich address and Houseworth Bros. as special agents.
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Newhro
Herpicide Co. Letroit. Mich
Houseworth Bros
Elkhart Gas Co Offers Install Plan for Ranges
May offer alerts to citizens along gas mains about future extensions. For a $17 gas range, connections up to the range will be free. Pay $5 on order receipt, then $5 monthly installments until paid. By order of board of directors, Elkhart Gas Co.
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Elkhart
Board of Directors
Satt Elkhart Gas Coq
Low Settlers' Rates On Cotton Belt Route
Low settlers rates to points in the west and southwest via the Cotton Belt Route. On the first and third Tuesdays of each month round trips to southeast Missouri Arkansas Louisiana and Texas at one fare plus two dollars. Stop-overs allowed on the going trip with 21 days to return. Trains leave St. Louis both morning and evening carrying sleepers chair cars and parlor cafe cars. For literature on cheap lands along the Cotton Belt Route request maps timetable and rate information. L O Schaefer T P A Cotton Belt Route Cincinnati O.
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Missouri
Arkansas
Louisiana
Texas
St. Louis
L. O. Schaefer
Cincinnati
Electric Bitters advertised as a health tonic
Public notices the emotional merits of Electric Bitters for sick stomach, liver, and kidneys. Mary H Walters of Columbus testifies she was near death but recovered after using the product. The ad lists drugstores selling it for 60 cents and mentions other items for sale including a bank safe and several cheap property lots offered for cash by a trustee.
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Mary H. Walters
St. Clair Ave
Columbus
Taylor Feénton’s
Houseworth Bros
Big Four excursion to Indianapolis Sunday
Announcement promotes a Big Four train excursion to Indianapolis on Sunday priced at 1.50 round trip. Train departs Elkhart at a stated early time and stops at principal points between Anderson and Elkhart, though several words are garbled.
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Indianapolis
Elkhart
Lea
Anderson
Ellhart
Low rate excursion to Niagara Falls and Montreal by rail
A promotional rail excursion offers low rates for travel on August 24 covering Niagara Falls Toronto Alexandria Bay and Montreal via the Lake Shore By. It lists series of dates 1 4 8 11 15 18 22 as possible departure or return days. Passengers are urged to book early.
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Niagara Falls
Toronto
Alexandria Bay
Montreal
Lake Shore
Piano Tuning by Geo N Schaff in town
Geo N Schaff offers piano tuning services by phone 511 and advertises fishing tackle at Turnock's, noting competitive pricing and local availability.
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Geo. N. Schaff
Turnock's
Hindipo Kidney Cure Ad from Elkhart Gist
A druggist in Elkhart promotes Hindipo as a cure for Brights disease diabetes rheumatism gout gravel dropsy bladder inflammation bad blood and nervous troubles. Garanteed to work or money back sent by mail prepaid for 50 cents. Six boxes cost 2.50 under a positive guarantee.
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Bright
BE. D. Miller
Elkhart
Zell
THE
Zell Drug CO
Galion
Tragic Excursion Train Plunge Kills Dozens at Norfolk Draw
A sun excursion train on the Atlantic Coast Line from Kinston North Carolina to Norfolk plunged through an open draw over the Elizabeth River eight miles from Norfolk. Authorities say about forty seven colored passengers died or were missing with many injured. The engineer and fireman are under scrutiny as survivors describe a terrifying scene and delayed emergency actions.
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Norfolk
Kinston
N.C
Elizabeth River
Kowa
Jdolw
Ose
Dolly
Jollitte
Yen
Tossatt Peebles
Tistof
Railvend
Reigs
Couchetor
Morris
Cooper
Ain
Rejgs
Portsmouth
Political deadlock feared as Leitch case split would halt city
In Wilmington a deputy collector at internal revenue and city council president Sime Leitch faces possible removal while Roosevelt weighs a ruling that would keep the office. The city charter allows council to vote on vacancies, likely leaving six Republicans and six Democrats and a two year deadlock. In Zanesville Ohio Amit Limne, Woodsfield, was shot dead at Thomas Adams's home, found beside her lover Charles Seebach who planned to wed her September 15. Seebach claimed he slept on the bed. the fatal shot woke him.
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Washington
Sime
Th. Leitch
Internal Revenue
Wilmington
Saa
Wimmineton
Roosevelt
Zanesville
Aug
Woodsfield
Wis
Thomas W Adams
Charles Ser- Rach
Seebach
Oversight Action After Pension Error and Quarantine
Washington reports a resignation demanded for a clerk who erroneously allowed a widow a pension for seven years instead of one. Pension Bureau Commissioner Warner reduces one grade for each of three reviewers who approved the case. Nine score prisoners quarantined in federal jail for smallpox since sixteen days due to undetermined origin.
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TheitgOversight
Washington
Warner
Pension Bureau
Deeply Disappointed Congressman Proposes Whipping Post
Congressman Adams of Pennsylvania vows a whipping post bill for wife beaters. He tells a Christmas tale of a faithful postman delivering mail to a millionaire’s house, questioned by a servant, finally asked if he comes in morning, afternoon, and evening, ending with a bell incident reported by the New York Tribune.
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Adams
Pennsylvania
Witc
New York
Pribune
Story of Stonewall Jackson and a bankers tale
A historical piece recounts a rooming incident with Major Stonewall Jackson and a cadet, humor about hiding valuables in socks, a morning pursuit to the boat, and a banker banquet toast about depositors. It includes a retold reminiscence from Thomas M. Semmes in Century and remarks by H. A. Fuller. The anecdote highlights practical concealment of watches and purses and a banker from Willkes-Barre recounting an eccentric depositor.
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Stonewall Jackson
Balt
Phice
Thomas M. Semmes
Century
H. A. Fuller
Pennsylvania Bankers’ Convention
Willkesbarre
Buffalo Wagquirer
Sweet Pea Culture Tips For Vigorous Growth And Bloom
A vintage gardening note stresses early and deep trenching for sweet peas, with fall boards to preserve soil, and spring planting when weather allows. It urges rich bottom soil, deep trenches, wire netting supports, thorough watering, and full sun for best blooms, warning against overcutting.
Remove Grease With Cornstaves Technique
Instructions describe applying fresh dry cornstavely to the grease spot, rubbing gently until absorption begins. Brush away the used material and repeat until the stain is entirely gone.
Care Tips For Evening Gowns And Wraps
Thon explains how to preserve evening gowns and wraps made from fine fabrics. Hang garments separately after wear to avoid wrinkles, inspect and press next morning, remove stains with maptha or breadcrumbs if feasible, repair tears neatly, and store in a long box. Treat light colored wraps similarly, drying feathers or fur before storage.
Peculiar Disappearance Prompts Remedy Claim
J D Runyan of Butlerville Indiana reports a peculiar disappearance of painful symptoms including indigestion biliousness and dizziness after using Dr King's New Life Pills. He asserts the pills are a perfect remedy for a range of complaints. Guaranteed at Houseworth Bros and Taylor Fenton drug stores for 25 cents.
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J.D. Runyan
Butlerville
Dr. King
Houseworth Bros
Taylor Fenton
Local commodity prices and travel excursion notice
Bran per 100 pounds 80 cents Middlings per 100 pounds 1 at City Mills or Harvest Queen Mills. D A and W Gas House Coke for fuel four dollars per ton delivered. Elkhart Gas Co. See J W Fieldhouse 113 Lexington Avenue for real estate or loan services. Niagara Falls excursion August 24 over Lake Shore By tickets valid 12 days ask ticket agents.
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City Mills
Harvest Queen Mills
J. W Fieldhouse
Lexington Avenue
Are You Going East or West
Detroit and Buffalo Steamboat Co. advertises new steamers on the Detroit to Buffalo route promising the best service on fresh water. A two cent folder map is offered by A. A. Schantz, G. T. P. Megr., in Metroit, Mien Sie.
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Detroit and Buffalo Steamboat Co
Detroit
Buffalo
A. A. Schantz, G. T. P. Megr
Metroit
Mien Sie
Excursion Rates to Denver and Colorado Springs
The A. R. Excursion-Denver Lake Shore Ry offers exceptionally low rates to Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo for sale August 29 to September 3. Tickets are valid for going and returning via different routes and until October 7. Inquiries should be directed to A. J. Smith, G. P. A., Cleveland.
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A. R
Denver Lake Shore
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Jake Shore Ry
A. J. Smith
Cleveland
Dream Balm Restores Voice and Hearing in Town Teacher
L. G. Brown of Granger Ohio reports two years use of Dream Balm by Ely Bros. restored full hearing and clarified speech. He notes no irritation or sneezing, and praises the remedy sold for 30 cents or mailed from New York.
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Ely Bros
L. G. Brown
Granger
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Old Papers for Sale at the Review Office
Local notice advertises older newspaper issues available at the Review office with prices and contact details for buyers seeking archival copies.
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