Great Weeds of the Country Railways across Africa Loom Large
A London Field survey outlines a surge of railway plans across Africa from Cape Town to Tanganyika. It notes Rhodesia’s push toward the Zambesi and the Nile, warns against a Cape to Cairo trunk line, and stresses that only continental rail links and capital will unlock Africa’s development and self-sufficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Field
Africa
Zambesi
Sahara
South Africa
Subcontinent
Rhodes
Charles Metcalfe
Southern Rhodesia
Victoria Falls
Lake Tanganyika
Cape To Cairo
Cape Town
Tanganyika
Cairo
Uganda
Khartum
Abyssinia
Lord Cromer
Central
Cape To
Vairo
Europe
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
Relief in six hours from distressing kidney and bladder disease by New Great South American Kidney Cure. It relieves retention and back pain in males and females with prompt results. Sold by C H Leonard, druggist, Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Leonard
Elkhart
Foreman Walsh Fatally Injured After Interurban Collision
An interurban car strike fatally injures foreman Walsh with fatal internal injuries. No further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walsh
Foreman
California Labor Circular Urges Workers to Avoid West Coast
A circulated warning from the Workingmen and Women of California denounces the California Promotion Committee and Los Angeles Times literature as deceitful. It describes high living costs, low wages, and job scarcity in California, urging workers to stay away and share the alert with others. The circular is issued from 124 East Third Street, Los Angeles.
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Elkhart
California Promotion Committee
California
United States
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles
The
Workingmen and Women of
East ‘Third Street
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Sold by Houseworth Bros
Do you enjoy what you eat and maintain health through nourishment. The stomach must be kept healthy or strength fades and disease sets in. No appetite or indigestion are cured by Kodol Dyspepsia Cure sold by Houseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houseworth Bros
Monger Wins Primary Oratorical Honors at Wabash
Crawfordsville leader A E Monger took first in the Wabash college primary oratorical contest with J P Stafford finishing second. The winner earns the right to represent the college in the state contest next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
A. E. Monger
Wabash College
J. P. Stafford
Dyspepsia Cure and Local Jail Incident Highlight Odd Classifieds
An advertisement lists Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for sale at Hollesworth Bros. A county jail report notes Anderson-George Mulenox with a wooden leg was injured by another prisoner using the leg as a club after removal. A magazine questions children's truthfulness while a minister resigns after thirty-two years amid health issues.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Digestive Relief
An old advertisement touts Kodol as a remedy that lets the digestive organs digest absorb and transform wholesome food into nourishing blood. It claims to cure dyspepsia catarrh of the stomach and stomach disorders and notes Houseworth Bros as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houseworth. Bros
Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription praised for women’s health
Testimonial letter from Annie M. Brook of Smithfield Pa credits Favorite Prescription with restoring health after childbirth. She describes rapid labor after three bottles and improved ability to work for four children. The ad invites sick women to consult Dr. Pierce by letter free, stresses privacy, and promotes The Common Sense Medical Adviser offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie’ M. Brook
Smithfield
Fayette
Befng
May
Sistera
Dr. Pierce
J. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Thirty ninth Indiana Sunday School convention at Winona Lake
The first big meeting of the season at Winona Lake Assembly grounds will be the thirty ninth annual Indiana Sunday School association convention. It runs June 23 to 25 with a praise service led by Adam Giebel of Philadelphia. Sessions cover state county and township work and home department. Notables include H M Hamill A B Spillman Mary Foster Bryner and W C Pearce. About four thousand delegates and visitors expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Lake
Home Department
H. M. Hamill
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Re. A. B. Spillman
Southern Baptist Convention
Mary Foster Bryner
W. C. Pearce
International
Kishenev Massacre Repeated at Baku Sparks Riots
From St Petersburg June 11 details emerge of a Kishenev massacre repetition in Baku where 50 workmen and police were killed after an attempt to suppress a 5000-strong socialist demonstration on April 27. Reports say related disturbances occurred in Romana Sabonni ba and Balakhana with unknown death tolls.
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St. Petersburg
Kishenev
Baku
Romana
Sabonniba
Balakhana
Jewish Socialist Movement
von Plehve
Russia
Osvobozhdenie
Oustronger
Kisheney
Caucasus
Imerita
Flood tightens grip on Alexander County farms
In Cairo Illinois on June 18 residents report parts of Alexander County under rising water. East Cape Girardeau faces a serious situation as floodwaters threaten property. Samuel Whitener drowned while driving out stock amid the deluge.
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Cairo
Alexander County
Cape’ Girardeau
Samuel ‘Whitener
Fragmented Scraps From A Distant Era
A collage of stray quotes touching on currency infection, Canada east and Lake Superior populations, synthetic hair from cellulose, a quarrel over Friday luck, Britain’s boots exports to South Africa, a cow and pond joke, Secretary Wilson’s optimism on grain and fruit near Salt Lake and Saltair, and soil alkali removal to reclaim arid lands.
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Wilson
Salt Lake
Saltair
Diamond Imports Reach Record May Total in 1901
Diamonds and other precious stones worth 2 422 000 were imported in May, the highest monthly total on record. Imports exceed 50 000 in gems since the May panic of 1901.
Boston Trip Announcement Reveals Regretful Escape
The passage notes a man unable to refuse or accept a social invitation, choosing to express deep regret and announcing a planned trip to Boston, framed in a tearful tone and connected to the New York Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New York Press
His Last Hope Realized in Dodge City Territory
An Oklahoma settler, plagued by severe diarrhoea during a harsh 1889 trek, found relief after a neighbor offered Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. A big dose eased agony, and within an hour he slept soundly for the first time in two weeks, leading to a complete recovery. For sale by Houseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
Gebo
Mont
Oklahoma
Fortune
Chamberlain
Bottie
Houseworth Bros
Residence guest dies at Rip Van Winkle Hotel identified
The guest who died by his own act at the Rip Van Winkle hotel is identified as W. J. Ralph a bachelor. He was forty five years old with relatives at Dunkirk. Disappointment in love is given as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Rip van Winkle
W. J. Ralph
Dunkirk
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Constitutional Remedy
Health advertisement asserts catarrh is a constitutional disease and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio with a money back promise. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills and a local accident where Ella Irwin suffered a broken collarbone and shoulder injuries after being hit by an unknown bicyclist who fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & Coo
Terre Haute
Ella Irwin
English Spavin Liniment Advertised for Horses
English Spavin Liniment removes hard lumps and blemishes from horses and treats blood spavins curbs splints sweeney ring bone stifles sprains swollen throats and coughs. Save 50 by one bottle warranted the most wonderful blemish cure known sold by C H Leonard druggist Elkhart Ind
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H.p
Leonard
Elkhart
Ind
Paroled escapee Raymond Lambertson flees city lockup
Raymond Lambertson, paroled from Plainfield house of refuge, was placed in the city lockup for return to that institution. He forced the fastenings and escaped, prompting a search by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Raymond Lambertson
Plainfield House ‘of Refuge
DeWitt & Co Promotes Witch Soldeby Goods
The firm E C DeWitt & Co advertises its genuine Witch se Soldeby product line.
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Soldeby
Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cure for Blood Disease
An exaggerated early 20th century advertorial claims Botanic Blood Balm cures blood poison Rheumatism Catarrh Eczema and even Cancer. It asserts the tonic purges toxins stops symptoms heals lesions and transforms the body to a healthy state promising cures after doctors fail. It touts thousands of recovered cases including late stage cancer.
Patent herbal remedy boasts safety and long testing
Pleasant and safe to take. Thoroughly tested for 30 years. Composed of pure botanic ingredients. Steraethens weak kidneys and weak stomachs cures dyspepsia. Complete directions go with each bottle. Sold in Elkhart, Ind., by Houseworth Bros., 101 and 534 Main street, Fenton's Drug Store, 223 8 Main street. Call or write either store. Blood Balm sent by express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Ind
Houseworth Bros
Main Street
Fenton’s Drug Store
Express
Foley's Kidney Cure Promoted by Local Store
An advertisement claims healthy kidneys depend on Foley's Kidney Cure and urges prompt use for kidney irregularities caused by heat or drinking. The note credits Fenton's Drug Store in Washington-Lewis for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Fenton's Drag Store
Man Fined and Jailed After Unprovoked Assault
Frankfort-Frank Thatcher whipped Joe Davis a little boy in an unprovoked assault. Thatcher was fined $50 and costs in the circuit court and sentenced to twenty days in jail.
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Frankfort
Frank Thatcher
Joe
Davis
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Advertised
Fragmentary ad copy claims Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets offer relief. The readable text is incomplete but suggests a medicinal product promotion with unspecified claims.
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Chicago
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Western Express
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