Wealthy clubman’s clever canine note sparks social intro
A Paris social story from the London Globe recounts a rich clubman using his dog to deliver a flirtatious message at a Bois de Boulogne restaurant. The poodle gathered morsels and, on its back in red chalk, carried the inscription “Tell your mistress that she is simply adorable, and I love her exceedingly.” The man signed his name, ending the need for formal introductions.
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Dor
Paris
London Globe
Bois de Boulogne
World's Largest Bass Horn Located in Williamsport
In Williamsport Pennsylvania the world's biggest bass horn stands over six feet tall with a bell over three feet wide. Only Frank Byers of Williamsport can blow it, once a tailor, now performing difficult compositions with ease.
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Pennsylvania
Williamsport
Frank Byera
Byers
Mission of the Spider in Public Safety
A historical note explains that spiders help control insect swarms and protect human life by keeping the mosquito threat in check. A famous scientist is cited saying protecting spiders could lessen the mosquito plague.
Santa Fe to add ten daily trains to California points
After November 17 the Santa Fe will run ten new trains daily to California destinations. The trains will be as fine as any now in service.
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Santa Fe
California
Grain-O praised for health and children’s welfare
A reader testimonial from LeRoy New York endorses GRAIN-O as superior to other beverages for health and child welfare. The letter from C Myers cites grain purity and personal use, urging others to choose Grain-O.
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Washington, D. C
Genesee Pure Food Co
LeRoy
N. Y
Myers
Pain Balm Heals Child Burn After Household Try
A Virginia mother treated her child burned by a hot stove with Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The aid calmed the boy within half an hour and he was fully well in two weeks. The owner is Mrs. Geo T Benson of Kellar. Pain Balm is an antiseptic liniment sold by Houseworth Bros.
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Geo. T. Benson
Substitute for Rocky Mountain Tea Prompts Caution
Advertisement warns against substituting any product for the genuine Rocky Mountain Tea by Madison Medicine Co. and urges readers to prefer the authentic remedy, likely in a domestic or household goods context. The note is attributed to Houseworth Bros. and targets women as readers.
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Madison Medicine Co
Houseworth Bros
Taxation in Colombia as Told by a Boston Traveler
Peter McQueen recounts a Colombian taxation twist in Colon where city officials demand 12 dollars in gold for garbage collection, only to reduce to six dollars after noting no collections had occurred all year. The tale frames colonial governance and fiscal mismatch.
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Colombia
Peter McQueen
Boston
Colon
Senor
For a Bad Cold Remedy from Chamberlain’s Cough
An ad notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a reliable medicine to loosen and relieve a bad cold and soothe throat and lung irritation. For sale by Houseworth.
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Chamberlain
Houseworth
Illinois Central Buys 100 Acres South of Kingston
The Illinois Central has purchased one hundred acres south of Kingston and the main line of the road to be used for tracks and terminal purposes.
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The
Ilinois Central
Kensington
Dr A W Chase Ointment Claims Piles Cure
Advertises Dr A W Chases Ointment as a guaranteed cure for itching bleeding and protruding piles with money back offer. Testimonial from Dr Casper M Valten laborer Michigan City Indiana describes relief after failing with other treatments. Box price 50 cents available at dealers or Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo New York.
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A. W. Chase
Casper Mvalten
Michigan City
Ind
A.W. Chase
Fraternal and Labor Union Listings Feature Elkhart Groups
A dense roster of fraternal and labor organizations in Elkhart is listed with meeting times and venues. Groups include Modern Samaritans, Central Labor Union, International Association of Machinists, Elks, Knights of Pythias, Masons, Daughters of Rebekah, Woodmen, Odd Fellows, Red Cross, and numerous auxiliaries and army posts. Presidents and secretaries are named where shown.
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Jas Dillon
G. A. Lauver
International
A. Johnson
Main St
E J. McHerry
Exalted Ruler
FLA
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Physicians
H. A. Mumaw
Prairie St
OcaTelephone
Elkhart
Indiana
B. F. Kuhn, M. D
Bell
Second St
G. 8B
Hoppingarner
Franklin St
Marion St
Dr. Spohn
N. E. Cor
Lecond
Franklin Star Res
James A. Work
Restarn
Drs. Baumgartner & Son, O.O. Baumgartner
A. J. Baumgsby
Division Streets
Central Blocu
Gerrear
John W. Kistner
S. Main St
Center Street
W. Short
Otrello Marion St
Gia. Goodrich, Mias
Franklin
Dentists
J. Werner
George W. Menges
South Main Street
DR. Millard L. Knox
TRUTH
Toip
Wim. Gabel
Uor
Cusneene Salem
S. B. Short
Marion &J
Elkhart, Ind
Melgolk
Pounder
Peentist
G. E. Zinn
Rushtorn
Adams
D. D.S
Main Street
N. 6Th St
W. A. Jones
Johnson Building
Robert 9. Swaffield
Practical Electrician
Lexington Avenue
England
Britannia
Abyssinia
St. Water
Mckinley Memorial
Trustees National McKinley Memorial Association
McKinley Memorial Fund
Woodlawn Cemetery
Kent
Hayes
Hanna
John G. Milburn
Fairbanks
Canton
Cornelius N. Bliss
William A. Lynch
Krewlat
Clark Barney
S. Grant
Cretary
Rapenae No. 15
Moders Samaritzee
Cora Swartzell
Sucre Dickerkoot
Central Labor Union
Wain and
T. Dot. U
Fimer Post Hall
W. D. Hatch
W. H. Stevens
Secy
Sarpenters &Nj
Joiners Union
NMASC
G. H. Fister
E.Q
W. A. Allen
Pilask! Lodge
Moudry
F. Shaffert
N.G
Stevens
G. FE. Schaffert
C. P
Rebekah
Naomi Lodge
Nosh Neeta
Oth Aterns
N. G
Carrie Williams
Stewart
K. O.T
L. D
HE. L. Burny
Zue Swarts
Winnie Olds
Indiana Hive
Eva Nentzer
Sidore Tanu Gorder
Khart
M.W
Modern
Woodmen of America
Maccabee Hall
W J Sigerfoos
V. C
EC Simpson
R. M. Modoc Tribe
C. T. M. Hall
B. H. Wade
Thos
Vantilburg, CO
R. Modoc
K. O. T. M. Hall F.B. Kine
van Tilburg
Pocahontas
Eva Neville
Grace Wade
W. O. W. Hall
G. A. R. Elmer
Jas. D. Braden
Elmer W.R.C
Elmer Post
Jackson Street
Nise 2
P. Abel
Shiloh Field Post
Shiloh Post Hel
Nain Street
A.C Brown
Shiloh Pield Post
W. R C
Shiloh Port Hall
Mia
L. EK
John Hill Division
Boof Ll. KE
Hailéléio
John Kilopp
Calkins
Cora Smith
B. of
L. E. Meeta
Ll. BE. Hall
Bouth Main Street
W. HE. Clemeng
Prozosct Lodge
Ll. F. Isle
G.M. Winegardner
M. R
Withrow
Ladies
Autxiliary
I. F
B.ofl. F. Hall
Ada Raglesz
Elle Loldsworthy
Mertecond
GO. W. Hall
Sharp
H. i Sackett
C. C
F. A. Klkhart Court
Independent Order Foresters
Guy Lemon
Joseph Hoetger
RED Cross
Old Masonic Hall
Marie Hart
George J. A. Alive Mer
Rathbone
Elkkart
Shiloh Post Mall
C. =. Snyder
Councelor
J. EB. Martin
Knights and Ladies OF Columbia
K. C
A. QO
Spellman's Camp
Royal Neighbors of
America
Chandler
Oracle OF
Ea Renter
Hecarder. Co
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