McFarland Knocks Out Galligan in Ninth Round Fight
Indianapolis showdown ends when Packie McFarland overcomes Joe Galligan after a brutal nine rounds. McFarland suffers a thumbs sore yet drives forward with left jabs and hooks as Galligan answers with bursts of speed and resilience. Referee Jim Ryan led a tense bout watched by local fans.
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Indianapolis
McFarland
Joe Galligan
Galligan
Jim Ryan
McTfarlind
Jin
MecFarlind
Johnny King Knocks Out Frankie White in Opening Round
In Chicago Johnny King knocks out Frankie White of Indianapolis in the opening round of the preliminaries. The referee intervenes as the action intensifies with right and left hooks, while King accelerates work tempo before the break.
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Johnny, King
Chicago
Frankie "White
Indianapolis
Papke Caponi Bout Postponed Again
Promoter announced the Papke vs Caponi match scheduled for October 23 was cancelled. Papke said he wants to meet Caponi and cannot explain the repeated postponements. A Peoria venue in early November is likely for the bout.
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Papke-Caponi
Kewanee
Ill
Myer Bartson
Peoria
Algaldens
Billy Papke
Tony. Caponi
Papke
Capéni
Mrs Fannie Connor Relies On Dr King’s New Discovery
Mrs Fannie Connor of Rural Route 1 Georgetown Tennessee describes severe pneumonia impact on her lungs and relentless cough. Her husband bought Dr King’s New Discovery which she credits as the real cough cure and lung restorer. Houseworth Bros druggists guarantee the remedy with 50c and 1.00 pricing and a free trial bottle.
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Fannie Connor
Georgetown
Tenn
Dr. King
Houseworth Bros
See Jr Rates of Postage on Post Cards 1907
Washington official explains postage for post cards mailed under cover and sealed envelopes. First class rate applies to postcards and cards in envelopes if written content. third class rate for print only. Stamps on cards in envelopes cannot be used as payment. If treated as under cover by mistake, they may be removed and mailed without extra postage. A L Lawshe, Third Asst. P. M. General.
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See, Jr
Washington, D. C
A. L. Lawshe
Asst. P. M. General
Addition housing and factory prospects offered
Promises of clean industries with electric power and no smoke. Six blocks from downtown with interurban streetcar access. Homes being built with steady work and good wages. easy payments offered for lots and houses.
Political and civic notes from a Chicago era brief
A mix of local and state items reports on public works bills, party politics, and committee actions. Topics include drainage and sanitary district issues, opposition to independent political party formation, abolition debates at soldiers homes, and calls to beautify Illinois. Also covers Illinois Central tensions, a license action against Needmore Club, and business ads including a tobacco and lunch license request by Winifred Weaver.
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Geo Washington University
Springfield
Linvis Fedération of Labor
J.M. Halley
Wisconsin
National Board of Managers
Illinois
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Chicago
George E. Cole
Legislative Voters’ League
Speaker - Shurtleff
Fish
Harriman
Illinois Central
Ito
Canivass
Me.Cormick
Drainage Board
Illinois Tunnel Company
Maypole
Badenoch
Needmore Club
West Lake Street
Revere
Bob
Thomas
Notice to Elmkhart residents for liquor license petition 1907
Notice to citizens of Elkhart County Indiana and Fourth Ward of Elkhart city that Winifred E Weaver will apply at the November 1907 session of the Elkhart County Board of Commissioners for a license to sell intoxicating liquors at a specified two story brick building on lot 7 in the First South Addition to Elkhart. The applicant asserts good character and residency for over one year and seeks permission to sell and allow consumption on premises. The location is described as the east front on the ground floor of the three story brick building located in Gosheg at the court house area in Elkhart.
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Eikhart
Concord Township
Elkhart County
State of
Indiana
Winifred E. Weaver
Concord
Board of County Commissioners
Elkhart
Tiene Loos
State of Indiana
Fourth
Julius’ Schumm
Goshen
Cn Ion
Hikhart
Wis
Kimball and Chapman
City of Elkhart
County of Elkhart
Lot
Haly
Notice of liquor license application in Elkhart Indiana
Julius Schumm applies to Elkhart County Commissioners for license to sell intoxicating liquors in a two story brick building on Main Street Elkhart with on premises drinking. The description covers lot 2 Kimball Chapman addition and specifies building layout and entrances as part of the license request.
Flower of the Ranch and Lolita Portrait on Stage
The excerpt previews Mildred Holland in The Lily Pond tale and notes The Flower of the Ranch, with Askin-Singer Company presenting, plus The Flower of the Raven Western play with Joseph E. Howard. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. in Butte.
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Askin-Singer Company
Bret Harte
Grewsiter's Millions to Open in Bucklen Soon
The comedy Brawseer's Millins by Qohaan and Harris comes to Bucklen with plans for five European cities and multiple North American venues. Grewsiter's Millions is noted for long-running curtains up as seat sales begin Saturday morning.
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Proudy Clair
British Empire
Hyomei guaranteed to cure catarrh claims Houseworth Bros
An advertisement promotes Hyomei medicated air with a pocket inhaler. It claims a full outfit costs $1.00 and comes with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure catarrh. Houseworth Bros. urges testing its healing powers with no risk to the buyer.
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Whettler
Houseworth
Bros
Houseworth Bros
Stromei A
Dr Shoop Restorative Claims Quick Stomach Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr Shoop’s Restorative as a stomach and nerve calming remedy. It promises immediate relief by acting on stomach controlling nerves and is sold by all dealers.
Frat Ad Promotes Sales and Dance Events
A compact classified note offers to sell items via Frat and advertises a recurring dance hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Wilt at Anderson Hall on Thursday evenings with beginner classes on Tuesday and Friday nights. It mentions bulb planting for Christmas and lists items like gas mantles and Turnecks.
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Wilt
Anderson Hall
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