Peat bog at Garrett Ind yields new peat fiber
Mishawaka Indiana August 17 peat moss once seen as waste may become a profitable Indiana product J E Baker of Garrett claims peat bog contains 66 million tons from ten acres and could supply generations the moss absorbs ten times its weight acts as deodorant disinfectant and antiseptic and may substitute straw and absorbent cotton in various industries with further uses in paper upholstery and horse care
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Mishawaka
Ind
Central States
Indiana
J. E. Baker
America
Karl A. Schoerner
Vienna
Europe
John E. Baker
Botanical Department
Baker
Holland
Germany
France
Garrett
Garret
Garrett Bog
Hill
Harry
Indiana Health Bureau
Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Vouches Blood Purity
A Queens West Virginia man credits Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery with curing eight years of scrofula and erysipelas. He reports weight gain from 130 to 175 pounds after six bottles and three vials of Pleasant Pellets. The ad claims the remedy cleanses blood, boosts gland activity, and enriches the body with pure blood, offering a free Common Sense Medical Adviser by mail with stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Hilary Koons
Queens
W. Va
Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
Peat Moss Sheets Noted for Textile Use and New Sanitary Closet
A Mishawaka developer travels peat bed yields fiber suited for cloth and horse blankets, while patent efforts target an electric interurban car sanitary closet using pulverized peat. Inquiries by traction firms signal potential installations. The moss also preserves fruit and fish for Missouri exhibits, aiding cold-storage costs. Baker’s peat bog at Garrett supplies bales for $20 a ton as bass inhabit a deep pond pond with pure water and no odor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Mishawaka
Arboricultural Department of
Missouri
Garrett
Europe
America
Mild and gentle relief in a pill format
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets offered by Houseworth Bros. promise easy to take, pleasant to the eye, and effective. Aimed at easing stomach and liver discomfort with a mild, gentle approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Houseworth Bros
Goats Planned for Hide Industry on Abandoned Farms
In Lynn Massachusetts on August 15 leather makers discuss a plan to raise goats for hides on abandoned New England farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Mass
New England
Prince Yee Begins Visit to Korean Legation
Prince Yee second son of the emperor of Korea leaves Capital Delaware for a several week stay at the Korean legation in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capital
Delaware
Prince Yee
Korea
Washington
Kodol Dyspepsia Carp Digests
A clipped market note references a sale related to Houseworth in 1908 and mentions digestion or dietary topics under Kodol Dyspepsia. The fragment signals an advertising sale listing with limited readable details.
Foraker Act Upheld in Federal Court
Judge Ray of the United States circuit court sustained the constitutionality of the Foraker act imposing a revenue tax on merchandise from Porto Rico after it ceased to be a foreign country. The decision upheld a government demurrer in a suit by Lascelles & Co. of New York over duties assessed on a sugar cargo entered June 12, 1899, liquidated November 14, 1899, and reliquidated June 6, 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ray
United States Circuit Court
United States
Porto Rico
Wealthy Union County man sent to workhouse
James Hay of Union county, long the wealthiest citizen and election commission chairman, was sentenced to the workhouse for violations in operating his distillery. He had prior guilty verdicts and a suspended sentence, then was again found guilty of defrauding the government and placed in the workhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
James Hay
Union County
County Election Commission
Dr. Fowler's Extract Fights Infantile Ills
Three spectres that threaten baby's life cholera infantum dysentery and diarrhoea are met with Dr. Fowlers extract of Wild Strawberry which never fails to conquer them, offering relief and protection for infants.
IS SHOT DEAD FOR WHISTLING
William Hill a farmer near Colfax Wisconsin was shot and killed by C E Eaton a passerby after Hill objected to Eaton whistling a tune A quarrel followed Eaton drew a revolver and killed Hill then surrendered to authorities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colfax
Wis
William Hill
C. E. Eaton
Eaton
Hall Farm
Hill
Detective shoots passenger on Wabash train near Danville
Frank Kenshall of St Paul is wounded on a Wabash excursion between Danville and Tilton after a quarrel with passengers. Special Officer Briggs fires twice after Kenshall draws a knife. Kenshall, 27, is in St Elizabeth hospital undergoing surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville, Ill
Frank Kenshall
St. Paul
Minn
Tilton
Briggs
Railway Company
Kenshall
Frisco
Sidney
Decatur
Danville
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Poison Mushrooms Sick Ten in Milwaukee Suburb
Ten people, including Michael Albert and his wife and four children, were poisoned after eating mushrooms picked near Calvary cemetery in Milwaukee. Mrs Behn and Mr and Mrs Graenke and their children also fell ill from the dish. doctors expect most will recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Calvary Cemetery
Michael Albert
Twenty-second Street
Behn
William Graenke
Physician’s Endorsement of Foley's Kidney Cure
Dr Geo Ewing of Smiths Grove Kentucky shares his experience with Foley's Kidney Cure claiming long term kidney and bladder relief after three bottles. He recommends the remedy to physicians and notes many in the community suffer kidney complaints and may avoid fatal results by using Foley's Kidney Cure sold at Fenton's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Ewing
Smith’s Grove
Foley
Fenton
Nuns Plunge From Cliff In Montana Storm
A picnic wagon from St. Peter's mission overturned during a severe electric storm near Great Falls Montana. Sister L Annunciate was fatally injured and Mary Reed a half breed Indian girl was seriously hurt. An other nun and several Indian girls were badly bruised and lacerated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Mont
St. Peter’s Mission
L’annunciate
Mary Reed
Youth Murder in Springfield Shocks City
Willis Scott aged 18 was shot and killed by George Cleveland Puff aged 22 after a quarrel in Springfield. Puff was arrested and jailed on murder charges. Puff claims the killing was accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Willis Scott
George Cleveland Puff
Puff
Dean's Ointment Heals Hemorrhoids Says Saugerties Resident
C F Cornwell of Valley Street Saugerties New York declares itching hemorrhoids plagued him until Dean's Ointment provided quick and permanent relief after doctors failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
C. F. Cornwell
Valley Street
Saugerties
N. Y
Foley's Kidney Cure Promises Broad Health Claims
Foley's Kidney Cure claims to cure Bright's Disease diabetes stone in bladder and other kidney and bladder diseases. The product is sold at Fenton's Drug Store and advertises a universal remedy for disordered kidneys and bladder ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Fenton’s
Miss Sarah Jefferson Provides Skin Graft
Buzzards Bay Mass August 15 Miss Sarah Jefferson granddaughter of actor Joseph Jefferson has had portions of her skin cut away for grafting to save Mrs George McQueen the coachman s wife who was badly burned in a devastating blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buzzard’s Bay
Mass
Sarah Jefferson
Joseph Jefferson
George McQueen
Kokomo Man Commits Suicide in Indianapolis By Train
George W. Gonser former deputy secretary of state of Kokomo Ind. ended his life in Indianapolis by leaping under a Big Four train after slashing his throat with a razor. Worry over financial embarrassments cited as motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
George W. Gonser
Kokomo
Meteor lands in Mendon cracks St Joe river bridge
A large meteor fell in Mendon Michigan on August 17 destroying part of the bridge over the St Joseph River. It buried itself in the ground creating a hole nearly twenty feet deep and produced a screeching sound and a distant loud report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Mendon
Mich
St. Joe River
Political crisis in Chile reshapes government lineup
Santiago de Chile reports the ministry has resigned amid a political crisis. Moderates may join the Liberal alliance, leaving Balmacedists and Conservatives to form a new ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
Santiago de Chile
Liberal Alliance
Dr Thomas' Eclectric Oil On Farm Accidents
Farm workers face frequent cuts bruises and sprains and rely on Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil to relieve pain instantly. The advertisement urges carrying the remedy for quick relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Vanderbilts Return Home From Grand North Star Cruise
New York reports Cornelius Van derbilt’s yacht the North Star is back in homeland waters after a remarkable voyage. The vessel hosted a banquet aboard the North Star to celebrate Independence Day with attendees Emperor William and Prince Henry of Prussia aboard during the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
North Star
Vanderbilt
William
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Halt the ills that man is heir to
A fragmented ad fragment promises relief from various stomach ailments. It touts Bitters as a remedy that strengthens and tones the stomach, addressing indigestion and related distress in a terse health tonality.
Not Over-Wise Allegory Markets Cyclone Hope
Allegorical scene contrasts a frightened girl trampling a snake with a man spending a fortune on a cyclone cellar while neglecting Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for family bowel complaints. The remedy is praised as prompt and reliable and sold at Houseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houseworth Bros
Fire destroys major warehouses in Camden Arkansas
Camden Ark Aug 17 fire destroyed the large compresses and warehouses of Ritchie Co and Reeves Son and two other business houses. The loss is 100000 with small insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden, Ark
Ritchie & Co
Reeves & Son
Kidney Cure Promise in Diabetes Cure Claim
Marion Lee of Dunreath Indiana writes of a severe diabetes case cured by Foley's Kidney Cure after eight doctors failed. The advertisement claims the medicine is free from poisons and will cure kidney disease within reach of medicine. Sold at Fenton's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Lee
Dunreath
Ind
Foley
Fenton’s
Dysentery Cured Without Doctor, Drummond Merchant Says
Mr. T. A. Primer of Drummond Tenn reports rapid relief from a hard spell of the flux using one small bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He praises it as the best cholera medicine for all bowel complaints and notes no doctor is needed. Sold at Houseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Primer
Drummond, Tenn
Houseworth Bros
Dorsey heirs convey 30000 acres coal rights to Superior Coal
Carlinville Aug 17 The Dor sey heirs of Gillespie Ill have filed six deeds in Macomb county recorder s office conveying 30000 acres of coal rights to the Superior Coal company for 1 000 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlinville, J
Dorsey
Gillespie, Ill
Maccabin County
Recorder’s Office
Superior Coal Company
DeWitt Witch Hazel Salve Name Emphasized
Advertising urges buyers to seek DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve on every box. It claims the pure salve cures cuts burns bruises eczema boils and piles and warns of counterfeits. The genuine product bears E. C. De Witt & Co. Chicago and is sold by Houseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt
E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Houseworth Bros
Chilkat Tribal War Reported in Klukwan After Witchcraft Belief
Word from Vancouver dated August 17 states the steamer Princess May arriving from Skagway carried news of a tribal war among the Chilkat Indians of the Klukwan group. One Indian is said to be killed and many seriously injured amid belief in witchcraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B. C
Skagway
De Witt’s Little Early Risers Pill Endorsed by Albany Reader
An Albany Georgia reader praises De Witt’s Little Early Risers, calling them potent and pleasant for bilious attacks. The small pills reportedly outperformed blue mass and other remedies and provided agreeable effects. Sold by Houseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
Philpot
Albany, Ga
Houseworth Bros
British steamer Rosin reports hurricane loss near Ceiba
The British steamer Rosin Capt Henry from Ceiba Honduras reports a hurricane at sea. One man was lost overboard and all oranges on deck were swept away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New, Orleans
Rosin
Henry
Ceiba
Honduras
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Sold by Houseworth
Advertisement asserts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure frees dyspepsia by preparing the stomach for reception digestion and assimilation of food and transforming it into healthy blood. Sold by Houseworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houseworth Bros
Quick Relief for Asthma Sufferers
Foley's Honey and Tar offers immediate relief to asthma sufferers in the worst stages. If taken in time it will effect a cure. Sold at Fenton's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Fenton’s
Dutch celery farms bloom on marsh near Goshen
Sixteen years ago John Lldynde a Hollander settled on marsh land northeast of Goshen and built a truck farm famed for celery. A Dutch community grew with Lus and successors. Fred Hess of Columbia City shot himself in Goshen after officers nabbed him while posing as detective John Fox. police say he is insane but his father is worth $15,000 and Hess will recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Llcndyke
Goshen
Holland
Liondyke
Fred Hess
Columbian City
Walker-Lewis Carriage Company
Columbia City
John Fox
Save the Children Dyspepsia Cure Ad Claim
An advertisement promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as suitable for children and adults, with a Nashville mother praising its effects on her three year old. It claims indigestion causes most childhood disorders and that Kodol digests food to sweeten the stomach, sold by Houseworth Bros. It also critiques the beauty veil trend and its effects on women’s facial expression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Carter
Central St
Nashville
Tenn
Houseworth Bros
Health Laws Urge Regular Bowels With Stomach and Liver Tablets
A health alert urges daily bowel movement and warns of piles as punishment for irregularity. It promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy and notes a 25 cent price. Houseworth Bres sells the tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Houseworth Bres
The Cakes Came Back
A Kansas City Independent anecdote details a woman who seeks a specific shade of cotton and another who orders a cake from a baker. The first woman leaves empty handed over a shade dispute, while the second’s cake delivery is refused when she learns dinner is canceled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Independent
Countess Zeppelin's Gallantry Amid Franco-German War Prisoners
During the Franco-German war at Rastatt many French prisoners were cared for by the Countess Zeppelin described as a mother figure. She distributed linen clothing medicine and supplies daily and spoke kindly to each man. A subaltern without a limb received her last words and a warm smile from him was enough to content him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rastatt
Zeppelin
Boy Cured of Colic After Doctor's Ineffective Treatment
A mother recalls her four year old son with stomach colic and cramps. After a morphine injection failed to help, she gave half a teaspoonful of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and the child slept within half an hour and recovered. The testimonial notes the giver is F L Wilkins, bookkeeper at Shell Lake Lumber Co, and that the remedy is sold at Houseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
F. L. Wilkins
Shell Lake
Wis
Wilkins
Shell Lake Lumper Co
Houseworth Bros
To Learn Pope's Policy in Rome Visit
Rev Father Edmund M Obrecht abbot of the Trappist Monastery at Gate of Gethsemane has traveled to Rome to study the Pope's policy. The journey aims to align the order with current papal directions and related guidelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope
Louisville
Edmund M. Obrecht
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