Peculiar Letters Target Old Governors in Ohio Mail
In Columbus on March 1 officials report receiving many odd letters addressed to former Ohio leaders. Some writers ask strange questions or request weather data from 1864 while others inquire about a governor named Hoadley. Officials note misaddressed mail to Pattison and Laylin, with some letters answered and others discarded.
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Columbus
Mar
Pattison
Sop
Carmin
Thompson
Charles Rigney
Lewis C. Layln
Ohio
Hoadley
Differnt Departments
Lorain News Highlights Local Work Delays and Incidents
The Lorain entry notes delays in government quarters for the new Majestic power plant and a burn incident on a Corkman oil project. Miss Ky and Miss Baker are mentioned with kindergarten teaching and praise. A contractor dispute leads to potential discharge while a basement project nears completion and Atlas Gring results are awaited.
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3Iss Ky
So Lorain
Miss Baker
Ravine Baker
Soyria
Majestic
WLC
S Day
Tao
Werkip
City progresses on rears and completion plan
A chaotic local report notes the city may undertake the work while a picture show on East Erie avenue suffered a $150 loss from a machine explosion Wednesday evening. The city government allocated $1,800 to St Joseph's hospital for the first time in the hospital's history. Library funds were cut. Kora Cunningham of Oak Point lost several fingers after finding a dynamite tap and striking it with a hatchet. Martin Keple, a foreigner on Hamilton Street, died Wednesday night. he had lived in Lorain 21 years and plans for his funeral were set for Friday with full rites.
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East Erie Avenu
Theity
St. Joseph's Hospital
Kora Cunningham
Oak Point
Martin Keple
Hamilton Street
Lorain
Keplo
For Sale Seven Room West Side House by Cox Real Estate
For sale is a seven room house on the West Side with a large lot and city water gas service. Small down payment and payments of $10 monthly at 6 percent interest. Contact C. A. Cox, Real Estate, 333 Broad St. 20-37.
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C. A. Cox
Broad St
Dr Pierce's Medicines Prominently Advertised
A long advertisement extols Dr. Pierce of Buffalo and his medicines, praising Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription for women and various ailments. It asserts cures for chronic coughs, catarrh, indigestion, liver issues, skin conditions, and heart disorders, urging readers to request a booklet and purchase via mail order.
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Pierce
Gorden Medical Discovery
Buffalo
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical
Nerce
A Reliable Medicine Vinol Endorsed by Elyria Vendors
A veteran druggist endorses Vinol as a non patent medicine with fifty medicinal effects. He claims Vinol improves appetite, eases stomach troubles, boosts strength, builds red blood, helps debility, and aids coughs bronchitis and related conditions. Sold by Eads’s Drug Store with nationwide agency reach.
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H. A. Crandall
Elyria
Trashcod
Vinci
Eads
Vinal
Elvr
Record of Extreme Weather Strains Northwest States
The Northwest facing unusual temperature shifts and extreme winter events across Washington and Oregon. Reports describe blizzards floods cold sun and silver thaws unprecedented in three months. Telegraph lines bridges and roads suffer widespread damage while livestock losses mount and rail freight faces severe delays. Experts cite the warm Japan current as a possible cause.
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San Francisco
Northwest
Washington
Oregon
Pasase
Mai
Hanes
Japan
Tha Norihaes
Balloon order signals new aerial program in New York
The government, boosting aerial navigation efforts, ordered a local aeronaut to build two large balloons at a cost of 12,400. The balloons, numbered No 10, will join nine existing ones. Each balloon weighs 1,704 pounds with a lifting capacity of one ton, intended for explosive experiments. Shipping to Omaha and further orders are anticipated.
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United States
War Department
Sain Y
Lee
Omaha
Wife Sentenced Her Drunken Husky to Jail
A court jailed Mrs. Alary Hick for 30 days after she declared enduring 25 years of mistreatment by her husband Joseph Rick Cousieted. The recorder ordered the husband held in county jail, while the wife pleaded for mercy.
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Litasus
Alary Hick
Joseph Rick
Revival services at Albany church with visiting delegates
The Phar oor Methodist Cpiscopal chureh hosts a revival service led by Dr J P Brushingham an evangelist. Albany delegates visit city saloons and perform a holy half hour service. R J Hill offers jewelry repair and promises prompt service.
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Pharoor
Cpiscopal
J. P. Brushingham
Tafa Daven Saienia
Piles Cure Ad by E G Bowers Druggist Elyria
An old time patent medicine pitch offers external or internal relief for itching and burning. It promotes a pile cure with a mailed option and a guarantee of satisfaction through E G Bowers, druggist in Elyria.
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Bowers
Elyria
English Hall Marks Legacy of the Middle Ages
The article explains the goldsmiths guild marks of London as a lasting age indicator for old silver, detailing date letters, private marks, and the leopard and lion hall marks. It traces the development from 1300 to later changes, makers’ marks, and provincial marks, noting the evolution of standard measures and inspection practices through centuries.
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Goldsmiths’ Hall
London
Edward II
Goldsmiths’ Guild
Edward IV
Goldsmiths’ Umpan
Paul Lamerie
P.O
Leonard
Lilinburgh
Loita
Pey
Spariek
Aimer Ondia
Artemus Ward's Fun in Lectures and Stage Craft
The article recalls Artemus Ward's humorous lecturing methods and stage tricks. Ward maintained a grave demeanor while readers laughed at misfired panorama, wrong music, and spontaneous faux disasters that heightened the audience's amusement.
Pointed Fabagraphs and People in the News
The Atchison Globe notes a critique of social behavior and credibility. It observes how fear of speaking up affects credit and patience, and questions whether fortune telling and mysticism influence everyday life.
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Atchison Globe
Mine Preserved Bodies and Ancient Gas Alarms
A fragmented account describes preserved bodies reacting to carbonic gas and a "hohe flamp" in an ancient site. The scene recalls trainers perishing in ruins, with gas veiling the remains as explorers recount eerie, century-old events and a near encounter by an astronomer named Tatande in 1785.
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Neanhower
Temdole
Postage Stamps Separated by Water Heat Method
A method to separate glued stamps without damage uses warm water. Immerse stamps briefly, shake, then dab dry. The heat causes water between the gum to expand and gently separate the stones, making stamps ready for use.
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Postane
Post
Uncountabis Tourist Exchange in Broken Dialect
A playful dialogue features a tourist asking a boy fishing how many fish he has caught. The boy dodges the count, claiming he cannot count them, calling the tourist a vagabond in a light humor tone.
Similarity in Stat Border Coffee Incident
A puzzling note from a boarding mis tress references coffee issues and a odd remark about slaw. The exchange hints at settled misunderstandings while leaving the exact details unclear. Local tone suggests a small domestic or campus vignette with casual dialogue and implied dispute.
Modern accmmodations near rail stations in theatre district
Modern accommodations offered at moderate rates located a square from the two principal railroad stations and in the center of the shopping and theatre district. American plan priced at 2 to 3.50 dollars per day. European plan from 1 to 2.59 dollars per day.
Markets and Prices Across Butter Eggs Poultry and Grains
Market notes list butter creamery products, state and western dairy prices, eggs at 27c, poultry values with chicks and turkeys, pigeons and squabs, apples, potatoes with freight rates, onions, Valencia pears, squash, dried beans with multiple varieties, popcorn, wheat corn oats on track with No 2 red and No 3 yellow prices, clover and grasses including timothy and alfalfa, wool by grade, hides and pelts, tallow, and Ohio deacons. Prices show wide ranges by grade, origin, and weight.
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State and Western
Bhp Navy
Lima
Ohio Deacons
B and O Chicago and Westbound Elytin Schedule
The schedule shows trains leaving Elytin at 6 45 a m daily and 4 17 p m except Sundays on the B and O Chicago and Western line.
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Chicago and
West
Elytin
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Philadelphia
Yaaro
S. Lo
Tr. Pierre
Pireg
Fierce
Mary Tait
Eady
Frisco
New York
Wee
Husky
Peterson
Peterson Bros
N. Y
Derviceo
R. J. Hill
Goldsmiths’ Company of London
Artemus Ward
Artems Ward
Artemus
Mary Ann
Senergari
Salt Lake
Neptune
Kodol
Dothar Barig Sutet
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Windsor Hota&l
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