Civil Service Officials Open Biennial Convention in Chicago
The second biennial convention of the national assembly of civil service commissioners opened in Chicago for a two day session. Delegations include the U S civil service commission and state and municipal bodies from New York Massachusetts Wisconsin Colorado Buffalo New Haven Milwaukee Troy and other cities. Papers and addresses by seasoned administrators are on the program.
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Chicago
Ill
National Assembly of Civil Service Commissioners
United States Civil Service Commission
New York
Massachusetts
Winds
Wisconsin
Colorado
Buffalo
New Haven
Milwaukee
Troy
United States
Reclamation In Montana To Begin On Large Irrigation Project
Helena Mont May 7 government fixed date for inauguration of an irrigation project in the Sin river district Montana. Water diversion will bring 17000 acres under cultivation with forty and eighty acre tracts plus grazing land for homestead entries up to 160 acres. Lands priced at 30 dollars per acre with construction costs paid in ten annual installments of 3 dollars per acre and water charges of 5 cents per acre annually.
Wildfire racing comedy charms Bucken theater crowd
Lillian Russell stars as Mrs. Henrrietta Barrington in Wildfire a racing romance at Bucken theater. The lively production features seven curtain calls and a twist filled plot of romance money and a crooked bookmaker as revelations threaten a high stakes night at the track. Russell shines amid brash schemes and fast dialogue in this stage piece billed for strong laughs and dramatic tension.
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Lillian Russell
Buckien
Miss Russell
Leer
Henrietta Barrington
Sindow
John Duffy
Ralph Woodhurst
Barrington
Mrs. Barrington
A.good.sale
Wildfire
Bud
Metsker murder trial set for Cassopolis week
Prosecuting Attorney Thomas J. Bresnahan of Cass county Michigan interviewed witnesses for the Metsker murder trial to be held in Cassopolis next week. He plans to call about 20 witnesses with the trial likely starting Monday at 1 30 PM and running through the week as the public interest grows. Mrs Metsker is charged with killing Carlton Morgan at Mae Green's home, with Aler the conduct of the prosecution MeInerny and McInerny of South Bend to defend. Metsker visited his wife in the county jail yesterday.
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Metsker
Bend
Thomas J. Bresnahan
Cass County
Michigan
Cassopolis
Bresnahan
Wyoming Republicans Elect Delegates to Chicago Convention
The Wyoming Republican state convention assembled to elect delegates to the Chicago convention. It is expected that Taft will have his candidacy for the presidential nomination adopted without question.
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Wyoming
Landee
Wyo
Stearns & Foster Mattress Ad by O G Curtis
An advertisement promoting Stearns and Foster felt mattresses by O G Curtis, noting they do not pack and include the contact or reference details.
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Stearns & Foster
O. G. Curtis
Restorative claims revive nerves and ambition in spring
An ad touts Dr Shoops Restorative to improve mood and vigor after winter. It promises quick results within 48 hours and lists benefits like renewed strength and energy, with sales by E D Miller.
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Shopps
Shoops
Submarine Crew Passes Through City En Route to West
A detachment of sixteen submariners led by Chief Yeoman George Healey traveled by train No 23 yesterday afternoon at 6 o clock en route from New York to San Francisco to commission two submarines named Pite and Grampus. They will stay about two months to instruct recruits before heading to Manila for two more submarines Shark and Porpoise. The party's car was decorated in black and orange and the crew showed enthusiasm.
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Subariners
George Healey
New York
San Francisco
Pite
Manila
Women and health ad and real estate pitch mix
An assortment of clipped ad lines promotes a women’s health book Dr Shoop Night Cure and a sale listing a 590 by 120 feet lot on Slusher Avenue near Main Street with cash prices. It also mentions a Hoosier kitchen cabinet and a local advertiser C G Curtis.
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Main Street
Wno.4
Dr. Shoop
Local garden lot sale on Lusher avenue described
A fragmented ad promotes garden lots on Lusher avenue 50 by 120 feet with cash and installment price options. The text also oddly references tablets and blood pressure remedies, listing brands and vague medical directions.
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Lusher Avenue
Orrine Cure Claims to Treat Drunkenness as a Curable Disease
An advertisement argues drunkenness is a progressive disease, endorses Orrine No 1 and No 2 as scientific cures, offers a money back guarantee, and notes availability from Bentz Galdwell-Snell Co and other druggists. It asks readers to request a free treatise and mentions a bank savings account with quarterly interest.
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Orrine
Orrine Co
Washington, D.C
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days with Pazointment
Pazointment guarantees relief from piles in 6 to 14 days or money refunded. Claims cure for licking, bleeding or protruding piles with tar-based treatment. Product priced at 5 cents.
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