Cotton Belt Opens Thebes Bridge Shortens St Louis Routes
The Cotton Belt Route now uses the new steel bridge across the Mississippi at Thebes to connect St. Louis with the southwest. Ferry transfers are eliminated, schedules improved, and the line boasts favorable grades and smooth tracks. Special fruit grower excursion planned for June 20 to East Texas fruit country. Regular trains depart St. Louis daily at 9 20 a m and 9 32 p m.
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St. Louis
Southwest
Mississippi River
Thebes
Arkansas
Louisiana
Texas
East Texas
Cleveland News Personal Milestones Highlight Friendly Gatherings
Rev. Simpson preached at the California M E church Sunday. About twenty of John Chamberlin's friends surprised him on his birthday last Saturday evening. Mrs. George Curry and a sister from Ohio spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. David Scharrer. Easter visits connected with Aymer McKean Kantz and B Beach in Osolo township. Families including Stewart Evans Kreider and others shared Sunday time in Mishawaka Elkhart and South Bend.
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Rev. Simpson
California
M. E
John Chamberlin
George Curry
Ohio
David Scharrer
Aymer McKean
Ernest Kantz
BE. W.beach
Osolo Township
David Stewart
Elmer Peabody
Elkhart
Kyzer
Ada Ward
Mishawaka
Himer Evans
Fannie
Willis Kreider
South Bend
Matilda Evans
Colorado
Germany Leads World in Tissue Paper Production and Exports
The article notes seventeen German mills specialize in tissue paper and Germany produces more tissue paper than any nation. Exports, especially to be used for cigarettes, copying, books, artificial flowers, chimney shades and carnival articles, are rising steadily.
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Germany
German tissue paper industry gains global market control
The text notes tissue paper manufacture was once largely unknown in Germany but German products now dominate leading markets. Mentions Wood's Norway Pine Cure for coughs and colds and Bayer as a cure. Also references British South Africa population figures with white and colored counts.
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Germany
Norway
Jepco
British South Africa
Outdoor Love of Nature Highlighted by Japanese Student
Hartford Theological seminary student Tatsu Tanaka spoke at Lawrence Street School Hall on Japan's love of outdoor nature. He described Yokohama as a port city 4,300 miles from Vancouver, Osaka as a major commercial center, and the chrysanthemum festival celebrated with kimagasane dress and kikusa sake.
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Workingmen’s Club
Hartford
Conn
Tatsu Tanaka
Hartford Theological Seminary
Lawrence Street
Hartford Times
William J. Ryan
Tanaka
Yokohama
Vancouver
Empire
Japan
Tokyo
Osaka
Venice
Yodogawa
Imperial Garden
Harmless Noise Toy Cannon By Lehigh Professor
Professor William Stoddard Franklin of Lehigh University invents a gas engine toy cannon that makes loud explosions with an electric spark but causes no damage. It hurls a cork shell and emits a flame yet does not scorch tissue paper. The 5,000 shots cost about 5 cents.
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William Stoddard Franklin
Lehigh University
Wilkesbarre
New York World
Franklin
Biggest Grass Steer On Record Shipped To Kansas City
Adam Thomas of Montrose Colorado shipped the largest hay and grass steer to Kansas City ever sent to that or any market. The steer weighed 2400 pounds full and the shipment averaged 2000 pounds across the lot.
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Adam Thomas
Montrose
Colo
Kansas City
Ouray
Hutchinson youths form onion raising company
Eleven young men of Hutchinson Missouri have organized a company to raise onions. They lease a ten acre tract on Cow Creek and will plant the entire area. They plan to do the work themselves as a recreation from their other jobs.
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Hutchinson, Mo
Hutchinson
Kansas City Journal
Cow Creek
Robin Song Sparks House Cleaning Vision
The speaker recalls hearing a robin yesterday while cleaning and opening dusty rooms. Summer hopes were set aside as windows were opened to welcome warm rain and honest winds. The poem reflects on sweeping away winter dust and the renewal of a hopeful mood.
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Margaret ‘Lee
Ashley
Harper's Magazine
Elmhurst resident praises Dean's Kidney Pills relief
The statement from Wm. Allen of 514 Maple street recounts severe sciatic rheumatism pain and morphine use before relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He credits the pills for lasting improvement and urges readers to remember the Dean's brand. Sold by Foster-Milburn Co. 50 cents.
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Elkhart
Wm. Allen
Maple Street
Dean
Houseworth Bros
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalio
New York
United States
School Board Sealed Proposals for Elkhart Projects
Notice to plumbing contractors for the Elkhart School City projects. Bids due by 4 p.m. May 1, 1905. Four room building on Middlebury street and Weston building eight rooms on Michigan street. Plans on file with W. H. Mann Lumber Co. Secretary W. H. Mann.
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Elkhart
Indiana
Middlebury Street
Weston
Michigan Street
Elkhart County
Seceretary
W. H. Mann Lumber Co
W. H. Mann
The Richest Man in the World Kidney Cure Ad
An advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Cure as essential for kidney health claiming rapid symptom relief and restoration. Oscar Bowman of Lebanon Kentucky reports a permanent cure from kidney disease after using the product. Houseworth Bros. endorses the remedy as reliable and solid.
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Foley
Oscar Bowman
Lebanon
Houseworth Bros
Elkhart K of T Masons Host Ladies Night at Dodge Hall
On Monday evening May 1 Elkhart Tent No 3 K O T M will entertain the Ladies of the Macabees of both Hives at Dodge Hall South Main street Card games will be played and Sir Knights their wives and the ladies and their husbands are invited Committee
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Elkhart
Maccabees
Dodge Hall
South Main Street
Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar claims unique cough relief
Advertisement argues Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar moves the bowels to expel the cold and soothes throat and lungs, claiming it is the original laxative version without opiates and suitable for all ages, sold at all druggists.
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Kennedy
City Taxes of 1904 Tax Notice From City Treasurer
City taxes for 1904 are now in the office for collection with a levy of 1.30 per 100 valua tion and a poll tax of 1.00 on males 21 to 50. Pay early to avoid rush. delinquent after May 1, 1905. Ensure all lots personal and poll taxes are paid and counts checked at cashier windows. E A Campbell City Treasurer. 5-1
Foley's Honey and Tar Publicized as Genuine Remedy
Foley & Co Chicago promote Foley's Honey and Tar as the real throat and lung remedy. They warn against imitations and state it contains no opiates, is a mild laxative, and safe for children and delicate persons.
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Dan
Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
Houseworth Bros
Calif A Via Union Pacific Promotion Ad
An old promotional snippet touts Union Pacific lines and services with claims of safety, speed, smooth tracks, and tourist sleepers. It advertises inquiries to F B Choate at 20 Woodward Avenue Detroit and markets beauty products from Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea and Houseworth Bros.
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Union
F. B. Choate, G
Woodward Avenue
Detroit
Midh
Gas Range Installment Offer From Elkhart Gas Co
May interest to Elkhart residents on gas line extensions. Upon buying a gas range for 17 dollars, connections up to the range are free. Payment begins with 5 dollars on receipt, then 5 dollars monthly installments until paid. By order of the Board of Directors ELKHART GAS CO.
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Elkhart
Board of Directors
Tf Elkhart Gas CO
Kidney Cure Promises Relief for Kidney and Bladder
Warning about kidney health stresses the need for Foley's Kidney Cure to treat kidney and bladder diseases. Claims the remedy cures all forms of kidney and bladder trouble and urges purchase from Houseworth Bros.
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Foley
Houseworth Bros
The Growth of Money and 6 Percent Interest
The notice promotes saving with Home Loan and Savings Association offering 6 percent interest on deposits, compounded semi annually. It urges making money work, with interest paid or added to principal, and directs readers to room 104, Monger block for details.
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Home Loan and Savings Association
Room
Monger Block
Hot Weather Warns About Piles And Treatment
Hot weather and bad drinking water worsen piles this season. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve relieves pain draws out soreness and cures. Ensure the genuine product bears E. C. DeWitt & Co. name at all druggists.
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DeWitt
E. C. Dewitt & Co
Portland and Northwest Route to Exposition 1905
This description promotes a Union Pacific line along the Columbia River offering 200 miles of river views. Two daily through trains provide accommodations for all classes. Aimed at the Lewis and Clark Exposition of 1905. Inquiries directed to F 8 Choare G A 126 Woodward Ave Detroit Mich.
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Portland
Northwest
Union Pacific
Columbia River
Choare
G. A
Woodward Ave
Detroit
Mich
Foley's Kidney Cure touted as a cure for kidney complaints
An old advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Cure treats irregular kidneys and rebuilds worn tissues. A testimonial from A H Davis of Mt. Sterling Iowa says two bottles cured a two year kidney complaint after other treatments failed. Sold by local suppliers.
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Foley
A. H. Davis
Mt. Sterling
Iowa
Houseworth Bros
Piano Tuning Service Ad and Baby Medicine Pitch
An old classified ad promotes piano tuning by Geo N Schaff with a fixed charge after Sept 15 1905. It also advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as the best medicine for babies priced at 35 cents, with Houseworth Bros as the seller.
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Hollister
Houseworth Bros
Classified notices and advertisements mix in drafts
Removal piano tuner George N Schaff lists 503 South Third Street and phone 611. Miller Co advertises land 5 acres city property for sale or trade. Andrew Lamb at 118 West Lexington Avenue offers a deal for property or horse as first payment. Hollister rocks tea priced 385 cents claiming cosmetic benefits. Houseworth Bros advertise piano tuning and repair at 420 422 South Main with contact 506. Mattress factory on Hast Franklin Street offers steam renovation service with home phone 605. Mrs A Austin pancakes touted as superior breakfast among hotels and dining cars.
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Andrew
Lamb
West
Lexington Avenue
South Main Street
Garvin's Tin Shop Ad by Moore and Son
Wells and Cisterns offered by Garvin's Tin Shop as advertised by Moore and Son. Phone 245 listed for contact and service.
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Garvin’s
Moore & Son
Money to Loan Te Simpson Easter Items Featured
Hor ton and Co. offers the largest assortment of money to loan te Simpson Easter goods, including cards and novelties. Miller and Co. showcases Jap a lac at the opera house block, highlighting a broad selection of items.
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TE Simpson
Horton & Co
Opera House
Miller & Co
Miller & Co Repairs and Painting Services
Repair shop offers furniture stain removal oil paintings crayons and pictures repaired in pastel and oil. Instruction in painting provided. Contact Berry at 1127 Middlebury Street or visit 328 St. Joe Street for first class bicycle repairs and related services.
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Apt. Berry
Middlebury Street
Ureatinnieg
St. Joe Street
Inter urban land transfers in Indiana towns list
Grace Galentine to Winona Inter urban company land in Jackson ip 245 dollars. John and Anna Clark to Winona Interurban company land in Elk hart tp 572 dollars. Mary B Butler and husband to Winona Interurban company land in Jackson township 450 dollars. Elmer E Mummert and wife to Charles C Holdeman lot in Goshen 100 dollars. William W Purl and wife to Arte mus A Rathburn land in Goshen 500 dollars. Ephriam J Mentzer to Jeremiah Snyder lot in Goshen 450 dollars. Elizabeth Spangler to Edward A Fisher and wife lot in Elkhart 2300 dollars. Daniel J Spangler and wife to Edward J Fisher and wife lot in Elk hart 1 dollars. John Worster et al to Minnie E Edsall lot in Goshen 200 dollars. Laura EB Schamerhorn and husband to Perry Rowe 3 acres in Washington to 600 dollars.
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Grace Galentine
Winona Interurban Company
Jackson Ip
John and
Anna Clark
Elkhart
Mary B. Butler
Jackson Township
Elmer E. Mummert
Charles C. Holdeman
Goshen
William W. Purl
Artemus A. Rathburn
Ephriam J. Mentzer
Jeremiah Snyder
Elizabeth Spangler
Edward A. Fisher
Daniel J. Spangler
Edward J. Fisher
John Worster
Minnie E. Edsall
Laura EB. Schamer
High cost nearly ends used of capital punishment in France
The article notes capital punishment nearly abolished in France due to expense. The chief executioner earns $1,000 annually, with two first class assistants at $800 each and three second class assistants at $600 each. Daily expenses for each officer and the guillotine stabling cost are listed, along with Algerian and Parisian executioner wages.
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France
Students to Place Bronze Vase at Stanford Mausoleum
Stanford University students plan to buy a magnificent bronze vase for the marble steps of the Stanford mausoleum and will keep it filled with fresh flowers each day, year after year.
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Stanford University
Stanford Mausoleum
Dean's Ointment Promises Relief From Pruritic Diseases
Advert says terrible skin itching plagues end with Dean's Ointment available at any drug store and urges readers to purchase for relief from misery.
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Dean
Thibetans Said to Have World’s Most Perfect Teeth
The article notes Tibetan people possess remarkably clean teeth despite the absence of toothbrushes or any cleansing practices. It contrasts oral hygiene methods with the surprising dental condition among the Thibetans.
Lake Biwa as Japan's notable freshwater sheet
The article notes Lake Biwa as the sole large freshwater lake in Japan, highlighting its dimensions of about 36 miles in length, 12 miles in width, and a maximum depth near 800 feet. It underscores its prominence in the region.
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Biwa
Japan
Bell grows tomatoes and potatoes from same plant
W Bell of Mumby Louth Ireland has spent five years experimenting and reports success with tomatoes and potatoes growing from the same plant produced from a single tuber.
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W. Bell
Mumby
Louth
Ireland
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A. E. Schuler
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Lewugira Ave
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State
S. B. Short
Marion Bt
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Dren
W. Fieldhouse
Swaffield
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