War impressions from South Africa by Webster Davis
Webster Davis, assistant secretary of the interior, returns on the Aller and comments on both Boer and British fighting. He recalls the battle of Spionkop, praises Boer resolve and Bible faith, notes British troops marching in masses, and jokes that camera fiends outnumber soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Davis
Interior
South Africa
Aller
Mr. Davis
Sherman
Spienkop
Pomet
Stern
Wruger
Warner's White Wine of Tar claimed to cure La Grippe
Advertisement promoting Warner's White Wine of Tar as a remedy for La Grippe. It promises a 24 hour cure if taken properly and timely, claims relief for the subsequent cough, and lists prices of 25 and 50 cents. Signed by C. H. Leonard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
C. H. Leonard
Skunk Skins Declared Unmailable by Post Office
Postal authorities in Washington ruled that skunk pelts are offensive and cannot be mailed. The Chicago dispatch notes odors from packed skins forced air airing and cites a post office regulation ban. Superintendent Jampolis said this was the third unmailable article received that month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chicago
Jampolis
Ligonier
Ind
Pensions For Widows On Track In Congress
Washington April 30. The house committee on invalid pensions will favorably report a bill to extend widow pension income from 180 to 250 dollars, per G A R recommendations. Representative Graff leads the report as the measure moves toward passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee On
Graff
Senate
House
United States
Col. Warner
Illinois
Paris
Spain
Committee On
Court of Claims
Lieut
Newcomb
Hudson
Foley's Honey and Tar claims relief for asthma and consumption
An advertisement asserts that two cents will provide relief for asthma or consumption with Foley's Honey and Tar. It urges trial and warns against substitutes, mentioning Houseworth Bros as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Houseworth Bros
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Cleansing Liver and Bowels
Houseworth Bros promote DeWitt's Little Early Risers as the easy and effective method to purify the blood invigorate the system and cleanse the liver and bowels. The famous little pill is described as a reliable aid for health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Houseworth Bros
Wealthy Valparaiso Benefactor Mrs Xenia Salyer Dies
Valparaiso Ind April 30 Mrs Xenia Salyer longtime resident and wealthiest property owner in Valparaiso has died at eighty six. She was the last surviving charter member of the local Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Ind
Xenia Salyer
Methodist Church
Dewey Arrives in Chicago for Three Day Celebration
Admiral Dewey and party arrived in Chicago via the Baltimore & Ohio road at 11 a. m. Monday. The three days of celebration planned here are elaborate and widespread.
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Dewey
Chicago
Admiral Dewey
Baltimore & Ohio Road
Emergency remedy ad warns of crowp attack danger
A short health warning promotes Dr. Thomas Fuvlectric O11 as essential for emergencies when a sudden crowp attack strikes, emphasizing immediate use to prevent harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Thomas
Big Pour Specials to Indianapolis by Rail
Travel deals announced for G A R annual encampment with $285 round trip to Indianapolis on May 14 15 16 return by May 19 plus 515 41 25 to Indianapolis on April 30 May 1 2 return by May 3 for Indiana state convention of prohibition party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Prohibition Party
Weary of Life Promises Nerve and Blood Pill Restorative
An advertisement style piece extols Dr. A W Chase's Nerve and Blood Pills for women and men claiming to restore vigor and health, with testimonials from W G Copeland's wife in Cortland New York. It lists price and dealer details and mentions other local goods and brands available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Copeland
Cortland
N. Y
The
Messenger House
A. W. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase
Dr. A
Moody name substituted in church tribute and institute move
Trustees of the Chicago Evangelization Society renamed the Dibie Institute to Moody Bible Institute in memory of Pwieght T Moody founder. Ro Al Torrey presided as trustees FE G Keith John W Wilson Robert Scott and A P Fitt attended. The note touts future expansion of the Bible institute. Also an ad for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin at Thomas drug store mentions pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dibie Institute
Chicago
la Salle
Chicago Evangelization Society
Moody Dbible Institute
Ro AL Torrey
Chicago Avenue Church
Bible Institute
FE. G. Keith
John W. Wilson
Robert Scott
A. P. Fitt
Dr. Caldwell
Thomas’ Drug Store
Rich Iowa Farmer Murdered in Ottumwa
Jonathan Carr wealthy farmer seven miles north of Ottumwa Iowa was found dead at his residence with a broken neck and jaw and a large facial wound. he lived alone and is believed murdered. The report also mentions a suicide by former Mayor Herman Erb Jr in Appleton Wisconsin and medical ads embedded in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Iowa
Jonathan Carr
Herman Erb
Appleton
Wis
Wauwatosa Sanitarium
Steamer Northern Light tight in Whitefish ice five hours
Sault Ste. Marie reports the steamer Northern Light stuck in ice at Whitefish for five hours after passing down. Marquette harbor sees a large amount of ice still floating in the bay as of April 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Northern Light
Whitefish
Marquette, Mich
Marquette Harbor
Tonsorial Parlors and Goods on Main Street
Up-to-date work offered at 208 South Main Street union shop. Remember when in need of tea or coffee that J. Buchter of Middlebury Street carries a full line, also a complete line of groceries.
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Truth
CG. A. Miller & Co
Indiana
Main Street
South Main Street
Union Shop
J. Buchter
Middlebury Street
C. J. Stilson & Co
S. Main St
New Spring Goods and Services Advertised Citywide
Goldmans Drug Store, Hoetger Bros. tailors, J W Schooly grocer, Fedder Bros groceries, Fr G Shaw bakery offer new spring hats caps shirts and percale shirts tailoring and supplies. Clauss Shears promoted for ladies and various local merchants urge patronage across streets including 421 Main and 402 Middlebury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Shively
Leonard's Drug Store Ad Claims Wide Selection
An advertisement promotes Leonard's Drug Store as a place to find a broad range of goods. The note emphasizes variety and available items for customers browsing for medicines, toiletries, and daily essentials.
Local ads tout hardware, groceries, and services around Elkheart
A collage of storefront notices and business pitches from Elkheart featuring Bokn MAN & Don hardware, Weiler Bros medicines, Masson's Feed Store, G J Duncan Advance Thresher agency, Stilson & Co tailoring, Korn & Jenkins trading stamps, A H Ellwood architectural designs, W J Brown second hand store, E A Cansa meat market, M A Tompkins millinery, and O G Curtis Furniture Sore.
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Peerless
Anti-Trust Sly Cream OF Tartar
Juno
Chubb
Anti-Trust Baking Powder Co
Standard Oil CO
Indianapolis State Sentinel
Weekly State Sentinel
West
Burdick
Ig Md
America
Smyth
Feraleay
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Sears, Roebuck & CO. (Inc
KK Londike
Arkansas
Newra
G. L. Nichols
Tow Hil
Marion Countty
JOIR
City Garden
Earl’st
Salzer
Ualzeh Seed CO
LA Crosse
Dolthis
Boron
la Grippe
Express
Weite
Chicacs
Sears, Roebuck & Ue
Grand Army of the Republic
Puerto Rico
Treasury
the Treasury
General Fund
Marsh
Henderson
Steele
Congressman Marsh
Hotel Golden
Wat Golden
Chesters
Ven Tury Club
Londres Cabana
Indiana Tigers
Old St. Joe
Dom Pedra
Moody’s
Hibie Institute Kruasfers
Chieng Yo Wonor
Aes Nan
J. E. Watkins
Chillicotha
Houseworth Broz
A. R. Bass
Morgantown
Dean
O. W. Lenhart
Bowling Green
People’s University At
Berrien Springs
W. R. Wilkinson
Albany
Tenn
Jousewerth Bros
Otto K. Gleason
St. Joseph, Mich
Andrews Signal
Wakarusa
N. D. Graham
Goldman’s Drug Store
Hoetger Bros
Reading Tailors
J W. Schooly
Fedder Bros
Harrison Street
Fr. G. Shaw’s. Uth Ma
Clauss
Ee BR
Cran B& Go
Leonard
de Levy
Marchesseau & Taylor
Main St
D. N Lieb
Weiler Bros
Bokn
MAN & Don
Gen Weippert
North Main Street
Masson
N. Main St
G. J. Duncan
Advance Thresher
East Jackson Street
Korn & Jenkins
Frank Street
A. H. Ellwood
W. J. Gronert
North Sixth Street
Martin & Amidon
F. Leusch
Brest
Earth
W J Brown
Jackson Street
Biu
E. A. Cansa
M. E. Ladies
O. G. Curtis’ Furniture Sore
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