Fairfield Overseer Salary Set by City Board
The Fairfield city board fixes the overseer of the poor salary at one hundred dollars for the coming year and appoints J. W. Messick as overseer for 184 for the year. The panel also notes the treasurer’s settlement figures and receipts and payments since the last settlement.
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Fairfield
J. W. Messick
General Township Fund
Court House Fund
Eenese
Orphans Home Fund
I G. Myers
Joan Ro Meelberry
Hartman offers free catarrh treatment to twelve thousand patients
An Ohio physician Dr Hartman of Columbus expands his free catarrh program from 10 000 to 12 000 patients. Applicants send name and address to Hartman with first month instructions provided at no charge. Free medical books on catarrh la grippe coughs colds and consumption offered briefly by Peru na Drug Manufacturing Company.
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United States
Hartman
Columbus
Ohio
S. B. Hartman
Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company
Electric Bitters Praise Promotes Cure for Liver and Kidney Ailments
Well known remedy Electric Bitters draws praise from users for curing diseases of the liver and kidneys and purifying blood. It claims to drive malaria, cure headaches, constipation and indigestion with guaranteed satisfaction or money back, sold at Clarke's Drug store.
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Clarke’s
Odd hat fashions described with animal motifs on Fifth Avenue
The New York Tribune notes eccentrically dressed women this season. An ox eyed Juno on Fifth Avenue wore a hat with two ivory horns curving from a velvet front, appearing like bovine adornment. A gathered shoulder coat featured ape shapes with long fur tails in the folds.
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Juno
Fifth Avenue
New York Tribune
Peculiar New Britain Cage Custom Delayed Marriages
Reported practice on New Britain Island describes girls confined from ages two or three in palm tree cages built into houses. The wicker fenced homes restrict ventilation, yet locals claim the girls grow strong and healthy until marriage age.
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New Britain
Pacific Ocean
Wallace
New Fad of Society Girls
A Chicago News item notes a craze among society belles to hide the bow from a man's hat inside a shoe. The superstition holds the wearer will receive a marriage proposal within a month, and secrecy is required for the charm to work.
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Chicago News
Lady Henry Somerset’s Noted Ancestry Highlighted
The New York Mail and Express notes Lady Henry Somerset does not boast of her lineage yet is proud to descend from the Chevalier and Mme d Etang, two devoted friends of Marie Antoinette who fled Paris during the reign of terror and established the English branch she represents.
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Henry Somerset
Marie Antoinette
the Chevalier
Mme. d’Etang
Paris
England
Henry
New York Mail and Express
Umbrella Fashion Hack Sparks Gown Match Trend
An American girl adopts interchangeable umbrella handles to match multiple gowns, screwing them on and off at will, a stylish note reported by London Queen.
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London
California Courts Face Six Month Marital Contract Debate
A San Francisco couple seeks a six month marriage contract and questions its validity and implications. Lawyers split, some calling the idea public policy dangerous, others defending the agreement as legally binding. The case aims to settle whether a time limited marriage can produce legitimate offspring and uphold or void the contract.
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California
Edward M. Elkus
Lillie Maloney
San Francisco
Omaha World- Herald
Europe faces naval panic amid looming war scare in England
London observers describe a growing war mood as Conservative figures and Fleet Street editors prepare for a possible European conflict in the spring. The piece notes fears of Russia and France leveraging any provocation to strike England first, despite neutrality claims.
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England
Great Britain
London
Fleet Street
Russia
France
Germany
Autograph Letter from President Cleveland Acknowledges Book
Attorney Thomas McGreavy, a bibliophile, received an autograph letter from President Cleveland thanking him for presenting a book. The volume titled Buchanan's Adventures In Asia described missionary adventures of the Episcopal church and was published at 187 Market Street, now Baltimore Street.
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Thomas McGreavy
Cleveland
McGreavy
Neale
Buchanan
Asia
Episcopal Church
Market Street
Baltimore Street
Baltimore American
Debates Over State Name for New Mexico
The Socorro Chieftain notes eastern proposals for state name changes while many locals favor New Mexico as is. The article reflects ongoing public discussion and preference for a plain, traditional name over alternatives like Montezuma.
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New Mexico
Sailing Packet Still Moves Between New Bedford and New York
The Boston Transcript notes a sailing packet operates between New Bedford and New York despite steam rivals and has completed 80 round trips this year.
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New Bedford
New York
Boston Transcript
World’s Fair Portable Photo Portfolio Series
The Chicago Herald offers readers a grand souvenir of the World’s Fair. A portfolio measuring 11 by 16 inches includes 16 photographic views with accurate descriptions describing the fair from start to finish. More than ten portfolios will cover every important building and scene in the White City.
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The
Chicago Herald
White City
Fairfield Tribune
Republic
America
Fairfield
Keiffer
Idaho
Walnut Township
Charles Schneider
Will Miller
How to Get Them Coupon Offer
Two coupons from different Chicago Herald days must be mailed with 10 cents to the Coupon Department Chicago Herald Chicago Ill and any portfolio desired will be sent postage prepaid.
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Chicago Herald
Chicago, Ill
The Rock Island's Big Five offers luxurious vestibuled travel
The Rock Island line promotes its comfort and safety with complete equipment, dining cars, and polite service. The popular Big Five departs Chicago daily at 10 a.m. and reaches Denver, Pueblo or Colorado Springs by the next morning. Tickets and maps available at coupon offices or Gen. Ticket and Pass Agent.
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Rock Island
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway
Chicago
Denver
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Colorado
United States
Canada
Mexico
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Glory
Roger
Ayer
Johnny Jones
Sandwich Islands
Johnny
Marie
Maudie
Catarri
Dr. Hartman
Mr. Norris
Scott
Maria
Electric Bitters
Lady Henry Somerset
Europe
JAS. Logke & CO
Rock Island & Pacific Ry
Ag’t
E. ST. John
Illinois
Peanriend’s
Henderson Dale
Carmi
Ill
Express
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta, GA
G. A. Merich
Huntzinger & Voorhies
South Side Square
Keystone Watch Case Company
Philadelphia
ST. Louis Republic
the Republic
St. Louis, Mo
Fairfield Nursery
C. W. Whitham
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