September trade and livestock receipts across major markets
The monthly report from the Treasury Bureau of Statistics notes the flour movement from Chicago averaging 90 842 barrels in four weeks of September, grain movement dropping below 1 million bushels for one week, and the provision trade reaching a yearly high of 31 196 tons per week. Nine months ending September 30 show cattle hogs and sheep totals across five western markets at 23 981 180 head, with Chicago receiving 213 118 cars. Kansas City and Omaha show higher arrivals and consumption than last year, while St Louis nine month receipts total 2 903 045 cattle hogs and sheep in 1901.
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Treasury Bureau of Statistics
Chicago
Kansas City
Omaha
St. Joseph
St. Louis
Judge Douglas juror bias case shocks court in St Louis
In a circuit court division a juror candidate, Robert S. McCallen of the American Book and Bible House, declared that he would carry prejudice against a black plaintiff if seated on the jury in a $5,000 damages suit by a negro woman against Suburban railway. He was excused from jury duty. The item also promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with a testimonial from E. B. Phipps of Poteau Arkansas and notes its availability at Houseworth Bros. drug stores.
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Douglas
Circuit Court
Robert S. McCallen
American Book and Bible House
North Seventh Street
St. Louis
McCallen
Chamberlain
EB. S. Phipps
Poteau, Ark
Houseworth Bros
Wonderful Helen Keller and the Indiana in Halifax
A Boston Transcript passage recalls Helen Keller touring the cruiser Indiana in Halifax during a summer visit. Lieut James J. Raby praises her grasp of naval matters, noting her curiosity about the turret and sighting-hood amid the Spanish War era.
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Helen Keller
Halifax
Indiana
Miss Keller
James J. Raby
Aod
Boston Transcript
Foley's Kidney Cure Promises Kidney Relief
Seymour Webb of Moira New York writes of twenty five years of kidney trouble before trying Foley's Kidney Cure. After two bottles he claims to be absolutely cured and recommends the remedy. Rushton’s Drug Store is listed as the supplier.
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Seymour Webb
Moira
N. Y
Foley
S. Rushton
The Reconciliation Listen In On A Mississippi Exchange
The Washington Star quotes Miss Miami Brown calling Tristan’s remark a reliance on a “coon.” Mr Erastus Pinkley responds that his regard is sincere and jokes about comparable insults like chicken or possum if any comparison were to be made.
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Tristan
Miami Brown
Erastus Pinkley
Washington Star
Manu
League of America
Foley's Honey and Tar praised for hoarseness relief
Local buyer praises Foley's Honey and Tar as the best remedy for hoarseness noting it stopped coughs immediately and relieved soreness. Rushton's Drug Store advertises the product in Upper Sandusky Ohio.
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Geo
Upper
Sandusky
Foley
Foley’s. Rushton’s
Fragmentary Kite Notes Describe Aerial Pole Reach
Vague OCR fragment mentions kites or poles and a possible photography attempt. It is unclear and lacks names, places, dates, or a coherent event to summarize a full news item.
Floating Noah's Ark Roams Mississippi Believers Set for 1941 End
A river steamer named Megiddo anchors under the Merchants Bridge in St. Louis with 96 followers led by L. T. Nichols of Minneapolis. The group, calling themselves the Association of Christian Brethren, teaches science and schooling aboard as they await the 1941 millennium and a promised end to earthly existence.
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Mississippi
St. Louis
Mississippi River
Merchants’ Bridge
Rockies
Great Basin
Alps
Europe
Lyons
Iowa
Association of Christian Brethren
L. T. Nichols
Minneapolis
Nicholas
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Pills Marketed
An advertisement touts DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as a reliable gentle laxative. It claims the pills are purely vegetable, easy to take, and designed to assist bowel action without forcing. Houseworth Bros markets the product.
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DeWitt
Houseworth Bros
Budget for Austria Hungary 1902 Finance Plan
Budapest reports Dr. Lukacs, minister of finance, presented the 1902 budget. Revenue is set at 1,086,870,018 crowns and expenditures at 1,086,749,083 crowns.
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Austria-Hungary
Budapest
Dr. Lukacs
Interhouse
Cough cure praised by local resident
Adolph Bluner of Grand Moun Ir signs to say Foley's Honey and Tar is the best cough cure for coughs and colds for his family. Rushton's drug store.
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Adolph Bluner
Grand Moune
Foley
Rushton
Fred Black Killed by Wabash Engine in Peru
Peru report says Fred Black a 37 year old switchman was struck by a Wabash engine and instantly killed.
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Peru
Fred Black
Life improves with Cham-Bech for health and vigor
Advertisement notes Cham Bech to cleanse stamnel tone liver and regulate bowels making you feel like a new man. Sold at Houseworth Bros drug stores.
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Houseworth . Bros
French Naval Reserve Develops Kite Communication System
Captain Brossard Garbigny reports a new kite method to establish wireless links between wrecked vessels and shore. The collapsible kite can be flown in rough weather, replacing the rocket apparatus for signaling and rescue operations.
Fencing Gains Ground As Indoor Exercise For Women
Reports from Boston say fencing clubs will multiply this winter with Mme. Leonie Stamm leading American women in the art. Experts stress form and discipline, noting fencing builds grace, strength, and athletic poise, while keeping the sport bloodless and club based.
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Boston
la Belle Americaine
Mme
Leonie Stamm
Mme. Stamm
Col
Monstery
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed For Piles
Atlanta man G F Carter credits DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve with curing his piles after a doctor advised a box. The ad claims surgery is unnecessary and praises instant relief and quick healing of cuts burns and wounds. Counterfeits warned by Houseworth Bros.
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DeWitt
G. F. Carter
Atlanta
Houseworth Bros
Born Grain Company Vindicated In Short Weight Suit
Jacob Meyers sued Lafayette Mill and Elevator Company for 1456 dollars claiming short weighing. The case was dismissed by Meyers at his own cost after partial evidence, amid ongoing pressure from the Western Grain Dealers Association over alleged short weight practices.
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Lafayette
Samuel Born Grain Company
Jacob Meyers
Lafayette Mill and Elevator Company
Western Grain Dealers’ Association
Born Company
Contentoin
Superintendent Willard resigns amid board opposition turmoil
Wakarusa superintendent Willard resigns from the public schools amid clashes with school patrons and the newly formed school board. He reserves the right to sue on his contract with the township trustee, a move approved by the county superintendent. The dispute has demoralized the school system.
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Wakarusa
Willard
Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Advertises Quick Relief
An old ad claims Dr Bull's Cough Syrup cures throat and lung trouble and grips flu and deep seated coughs. It touts small doses and a bottle price of 25 cents.
Bank movement advances in Kokomo with Rev. Allen
The drive to establish a new national bank in Kokomo continues led by Rev. E A Allen who plans to retire from Walnut Street Presbyterian Church. J F Morrison and M A Brouse of Kokomo and Howard Richardson of Indianapolis are named among organizers. Proposed capital stock stands at 100000.
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Kokomo
E. A.allen
Walnut Street Presbyterian Church
M. A. Brouse
Howard Richardson
Indianapolis
Madison Medicine Co Rocky Mountain Tea Ad
Kindles anew the fires of youth. It’s the head of the works. The main spring of life. Rocky Mountain Tea made by the Madison Medicine Co. 85 cents. Ask your druggist.
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Rocky Mountain
Madison Medicine Co
Meeting date change for Northern Indiana M E Conference
The meeting at Marion originally set for April 11 has been rescheduled to a later April date. Organizers indicate adjustments to the schedule and invite attendance from member churches and delegates.
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Kokomo
Northern Indiana Methodist Episcopal Conference
Marion
Health for 10 Cerits and Cascarets Candy Ad
An advertisement touts health benefits of Cascarets Candy with claims of a lively liver clean blood and bright eyes. It mentions Dr Greenwood and druggists selling stamped C C tablets and notes a sixteen thousand dollar building project and public schools reopening with attendance around 340.
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C.C. C
Greenwood-The “ News
Syrup Village Sale Promotes Local Goods
A short item notes sales at a village event featuring Thomas and Rushton selling arug. The brief emphasizes local sellers and community turnout.
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Thomas’ and
Rushton’s
Arug
Doan's Kidney Pills Advertised Relief for Backache
A patient recounts chronic kidney related pain and fatigue and credits Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo as the remedy. After trying Houseworth Bros drug store supply, the backache and urinary irregularities disappeared within a few doses. For sale by all dealers at 50 cents. Remember the nang Doan's and take no substitute.
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Dean
Houseworth Bros
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Nang Doan
Martin Kelly Keeps Promise In Memphis Election
The Memphis Scimitar recalls Martin Kelly's witty stance in a local election. A wharfmaster candidate asked for his vote, Kelly said he would support him for governor, then voted for his rival. The disappointed candidate criticized the pledge, and Kelly replied with a joke about future run for governor.
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Kelly
Martin Kelly
Memphis
Wharfmaster
Martin
Memphis Scimitar
Bell Telephone builds long distance lines across counties
Greensburg reports about forty workers with the Bell Telephone Company at work extending long distance lines from Madison and North Vernon to its city and toward Hope and other points in Bartholomew county. The system now connects every point in Decatur county via Bell or the Decatur County Independent Telephone Company.
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Greensburg
Bell Telephone Company
Madison
North Vernon
Hope
Bartholomew County
Decatur County
Bell Company
Independent Telephone Company
Rocky Mountain Tea Blessings Prompt Gratitude From Women
A short promotional note notes expressions of gratitude from women who report blessings after using Rocky Mountain Tea. It claims relief and satisfaction, urging readers to purchase with a 35 cent price and to ask their druggist for the product.
Sunday and Weekly Star Sold to Sam D Symmes
Crawfordsville reports the Sunday and Weekly Star has been sold to Sam D Symmes who will take charge December 1. The implied purchase price is about $4000.
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Crawfordsville
Sam D. Symmes
Mystic Cure Promises Rheumatism Relief in a Day
An advertisement touts a “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia that supposedly cures in one day. It claims immediate disappearance of the symptoms after the first dose with prices 75 cents and one dollar. Sold by H. Leonard and Houseworth Bros. in the oper house block druggists.
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H. Leonard
Houseworth: Bros., Opers House Block
Freight collision at Purdue crossing injures fireman
Lafayette A freight and a switch engine collided at the Purdue crossing injuring David Shoemaker fireman of the freight engine with a broken right cheek.
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Lafayette
Purdue Crossing
David Shoemaker
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Williams Mfg CO
Bose Agents
Cleveland
Ohio
Pera Raner
Jeanne Coe ‘Mormell
Iy Cory
Mina Wenr Ann
San Francisco
Rushton's
Bible House
Nineral
Central Music Hall
Turn Vereins
F. W. Hitchings
Harvard S University
C. C. GC
Dr. Caldwell
Thomas
Sullivan
Joseph Bryan
Gill Township
Ae Bryan
Ead
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