Governor Durbin Seeks Transfer of Bedford Murder Suspect
Indianapolis reports Gov Durbin sent a message to Sheriff Smith of Bedford directing that James McDonald, charged with the murder of schoolteacher Miss Sarah Schafer at Bedford, be moved from Jeffersonville reformatory with limited delay to arrange for prisoner protection. The governor doubts mob violence fears and urges officials to stand firm with armed deputies to uphold the law. He notes the national guard would be used for riot duty only if civil officials cannot cope after exhausting legal resources.
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Indianapolis
Durbin Ha
National Guard
Itching piles cure advertised at drugstores
An advertisement promotes instant relief and a permanent cure for itching piles. It claims ointment available at any drug store for 50 cents.
Low Fare Tickets From Chicago to Western Points
During March and April the Chicago Great Western Railway offers very low rates to western destinations. Calif ornia points $33, Helena and Butte $30, Spokane $30.50, Seattle Portland Tacoma $33.00. Other destinations also priced low. J P Elmer G P A 113 Adams St Chicago Apr 25 D and W.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Chicago
California
Helena
Butte
Spokane
Seattle
Portland
Tacoma
J. P. Elmer
Adams St
Ill
Elkhart Real Estate Exchange Offer
32 acres near Elk Hart with house and barn or orchard and eight acres of timber. Will trade part city property in exchange. BH Conley and Son at 431 South Main Street Elkhart. tf
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Elkhart
Conley & Son
South Main St
Notice of Removal Address Change by Hughes and Arnold
Attorneys Hughes and Arnold move their law office to 101 South Main Street over Houseworth Bros North End Drugstore opposite Hotel Bucklen indicating the relocation details. The notice is dated 17.
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Hughes & Arnold
South Main Street
Houseworth Bros
North End Drugstore
Bucklen
Real Estate Loans Offered by Livy Chamberlain
Livy Chamberlain of 207 South Main Street announces readiness to provide real estate loans on favorable terms.
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Livy Chamberlain
Main St
Court and Governor Clash Over McDonald Hearing
Bedford Ind February 13 Sheriff Smith reports Governor's letter demands return of James McDonald to Bedford for a hearing on the Sarah Senafer killing. McDonald already committed to Indiana Reformatory at Jeffersonville per circuit court, with hold order issued to Superintendent Whittaker pending further orders.
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Bedford
Ind
Smith
James McDonald
Sarah Senafer
Indiana Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Circuit Court
McDonald
Reformatory
Whittaker
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Disputed by Advert
Patent medicine claim promises to cure rheumatism and neuralgia in one to three days with immediate symptom relief after the first dose. It asserts the remedy removes the cause and the disease vanishes, sold for 75 cents to $1.00 at Fenton's drug store 225 S Main Street.
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Fenton’s Drug Store
Main Street
Convicts Spend Hospital Time At Unusual Rate
A statistic notes that 154 out of every ten thousand convicts are constantly in hospitals. The finding highlights health burdens within the inmate population.
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Evry
Hol lister Rocky Mountain Tea Tablet Form Sold
Advertisement notes Hol lister's Rocky Mountain Tea now available in tablet form. A package costs 35 cents and claims to keep you well. Sold by House Worth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Worth Bros
Reporters on Paris Newspapers Earn Monthly Wages
Reporters in Paris newspapers are paid between 30 and 80 dollars monthly, with wages varying by position and experience. The article outlines typical salary ranges for correspondents, editors, and staff writers in the Paris press scene.
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Paris
Foley's Kidney Cure Promoted as Reliable Remedy
An old advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Cure as the most reliable preparation for kidney troubles, claiming strong results and urging readers to purchase from Fenton's drug store for relief.
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Foley
Fenton
Hat Shop Tactic Decides Local Election Outcomes
Residents describe a straw hat style tactic to influence voters as hats are handed out by a store-like setup. Dr Boyer supported the Democratic mayoral candidate Dr M B Cullom, aiding the defeat of Republican mayor T W Hugo while aiding the election of a Democratic leader.
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Boyer
M. B. Cullom
T. W. Hugo
Miners Move to Sue Governor Separately
The Western Federation of Miners will withdraw all suits against Colorado National Guard officers over strike actions and instead sue Governor Peabody personally. The complaint will allege the governor directed militia acts in violation of law.
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Denver
Col
Western Federation of Miners
Colorado National Guard
Peabody
Chicago Board of Trade Quotations Feb 18
Chicago Board of Trade quotations published today show price levels for wheat corn and oats with variations from yesterday. Traders react to market news as prices fluctuate across futures contracts on the exchange.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago
Board of Trade
Sardou declines pension from writers society
Paris feb 15 Sardou the playwright informed the Society of Men of Letters that he will stop accepting the 700 francs yearly pension. He urged the society to transfer the amount to some less fortunate man.
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Paris
Sardou
Societe Des Gens de Lettres
Guts Threat in Court Turns Fatal in Butte Trial
In Butte Montana on February 15 Alfred Bekman on trial for murder cut his throat with a razor as the judge spoke to the jury. He collapsed fatally wounded in the courtroom.
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Butte
Mont
Alfred Bekman
German Workingmen's Ball Plans on South Main Street
The German Workingmen's association hosts a grand masquerade Thursday evening February 18 at their hall on South Main street. Prizes include 3 dollars for best costume 2 dollars for second place and 1 dollar for the most comical entrant.
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Workingmen’s Association
South Main Street
Croup Relief Promised By Foley’s Honey and Tar
An advertisement warns that croup is deadly if untreated and touts Foley’s Honey and Tar as a rapid, non opiate remedy. A Kentucky mother attests her three year old’s life was saved after a dose of the medicine, urging careful mothers to keep it on hand and reject substitutes.
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Croup
Foley
P. L. Cordier
Mannington
Fenton
Doan's Kidney Pills Advertised Cure
A patient describes prior back pain and kidney issues worsened by cold and stooping. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from Houseworth Bros. Drug Store, relief followed and a friend was cured. Sold by all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents United States. Remember the name Doan's.
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Jay
Dean
Tom
Houseworth Bros
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan
Valentines at Felts Offer Lowest Prices in town
The ad notes Felts department store in Chicago offering Valentine's items at low prices on April 19. It asks readers what they think of Mrs. Austins new dress, indicating a light consumer earlier notice.
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Felts
Mrs. Austin
Valentines and services advertise trains and gifts
Valentines at Felts offer Great Northern Railway routes to Colorado Kansas Missouri and New Mexico with multiple sale dates starting January through April. J P Elmer is contact for details. Also ads for Valentines at Felts Turnock Lomb piano and typewriting lessons appear alongside holiday sales and a piano or property exchange notice.
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Colorado
Kansas
Missouri
New Mexico
J. P. Elmer
Chicago
Ills
Lyons Silk Market Loss to Milan by 1902
The passage notes Lyons as Europe's leading silk market until late in the century, with Milan overtaking it as Lyons’ receipts in 1902 were 37 percent higher than Lyons.
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Lyons
Europe
Milan
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Cures Severe Baby Eczema
Frank Farmer of Bluff City Kentucky reports his baby’s scalp scabs and hair loss cleared by DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve. He praises its effectiveness and warns against counterfeit products, noting the box bears the De Witt & Co. name and E. C. De Witt on every box sold by Houseworth Bros.
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DeWitt
Frank Farmer
Bluff City
DeWitt’s
E. C., de Witt & Co
Houseworth Bros
Needlework Time in English and New York Schools
English schools give three hours weekly to needlework while New York schools allot only one hour. The comparison highlights curriculum differences in domestic arts education.
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New York
Indigestion Cure Ad Promises Rapid Relief
An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a daily, proven remedy that digests and rebuilds the stomach. It claims thousands cured and urges readers to try it, sold by Houseworth Bros. The text notes Abyssinia and Liberia as remaining independent states in Africa.
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Houseworth Bros
Africa
Abyssinia
Liberia
Spavin Liniment Advertises Cure for Horse Blemishes
English Spavin Liniment claims to cure hard or soft lumps blemishes from horses including blood spavins curbs spents sweeney ring bone and sprains. One bottle sells at 354 savings and is warranted the most wonderful blemish cure known. Sold by H Leonard druggist.
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H. Leonard Drugbist
Sugar Beets Thrive Across Varied Soils and Climates
Sugar beets perform well in a range of soil types and climates over a wide area, showing adaptability and resilient growth patterns across different agricultural conditions.
Felts Largest Line of Fancy Valentine Novelties
The store at Felts offers the largest selection of fancy novelty and comic Valentines in the city, highlighting playful designs and seasonal gifts for lovers and friends.
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Felts
City
Piano builder keeps parts in order to cut future repair bills
The services of a piano builder are valuable not for making pianos but for maintaining order among existing parts to shield customers from future repair costs. Contact George N. Schaff at 651 Lexington Avenue, phone 611, and Felts Vallentines.
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George N. Schaff
Lexington Avenue
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by a claim of this remedy. It purportedly eases pain in the bladder kidneys and back and relieves water retention almost immediately. Sold by C. H. Leonard, Druggist.
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C. H. Leonard
Druzgist
Trade offer in adjoining city for live stock or merchandise
Andrew Lamb of 118 W Lexington Ave advertises a trade offer from an adjoining city. He seeks cash or payments in exchange for live stock or stock of merchandise and mentions a fine line of Felts tablets recently received.
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Andrew Lamb
Lexington Ave
French Community in Britain and Ireland Noted
A 26 600 French residents are counted in Great Britain and Ireland with London hosting more than three quarters. The most followed business among them is cookery.
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Great Britain and
Ireland
London
US Candescent Lamp Stock and Active Units
The United States shows 18 million candescent lamps in stock with 285 thousand currently in operation. This statistic highlights the disparity between total inventory and active lighting use.
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United States
Dr Beethon’s Anti Diuretic for Sleep Incontinence
A historical ad touts Dr Beethon’s Anti Diuretic as a remedy for bedwetting in children and adults. It claims immediate arrest of the trouble and notes a price of $1 through seller C H Leonard.
Clearing house associations and voluntary bodies noted
A fragment discusses clearing house associations and voluntary organizations in New York. It mentions removing microbes that impoverish blood and circulation and halt nutrition. A reference to Rocky Mou avn and Houseworth Bros appears among the disjointed lines.
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New York
Houseworth Bros
Relief in One Minute Cough Cure Advert
One Minute Cough Cure promises relief in one minute by stopping the cough and clearing phlegm. It claims to heal inflamed mucous membranes and soothe affected parts while strengthening the lungs to ward off pneumonia. Sold by Houseworth Bros.
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Houseworth: Bros
Cooperative Savings and Loan Society Real Estate Loan Offer
Real estate loans offered at six percent interest with no premium or commission. Principal reduces as $100 payments are made. Society promises the lowest interest and liberal terms, with prompt financing on desirable property.
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Co-operative Savings & Loan Society
Enameling and assorted goods offered at local shops
Fragmented ad text lists enamel work at a hospital for bicycles, sale items at Felts including underwear hosiery and shirts, a sewing machine at Turnocks, and a drop head sewing machine advertised. Also mentions Keenes Feed Store 516 Main Street and a home phone.
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Keene’s Feed Store
Main Street
Sree Aetivery
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Bob Pyres
W. W. Sayler
Hilliard, Pa
Mr. D. Kauble
Nevada
Kodol
Western Canada
Western
Canada
Ottawa
J. ©. Duncan
Big Four
JEDAY
Peffer
Pefler
Crosby Frisian Fur Company
Mill Street
Rochester
State of
Indiana
Elkhart County
Ilkhart
Samuel D. Ulerich
Pantene
Daniel
Shige
Harman & Zigler
Notics
Shas
Common ‘Council of
River Avenue
Johnson’s. Riverside
Hibbart
Saidz
Johnson
Britio Willb
Peter Eccens
Tawewee
Ted IF Res Wy
Wwe Erneetaee
P. Ay
Chicago,i
Great Northern ‘Railway
Turnock
Andrew S. Lamb
Clarz Mumaw
Turnock’s
Care Truth Office
Felis
Marion
Marion Bt
Ours
G. F. Washburne
Strise
Heurst
Office
R. L. Lockwood
I B
Eve, Ear
Neo
Main and
Harrison
A. J. Baumgartner
Division Strest
Central Block
Epona
Toronto
Crow
D.O
Elizabeth M, Crow
Crow & Crow, Osteopathic Physicians
Conmbatiog
Dr. Spohn
Sasciati
N.E. Cor
Franklin States
Uys A
James A. Work
iiMeans
Wosidengs
Ss. Spiolskriegs
M. V. Aldrich
Jefferson Street
Dr. J. L. Hively
Curtis Bidg
S. Main Street
D. Goodrich
Franklin
J. F. Werner
Ss. B. Short
Marion St
Elkhart, Ind
Ovar
Wm. Gabel
Hikhars, Ain
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