Blood Tonic Claims 8 8 8 Purifies and Renews System
Forewarned and forearmed argues that good blood circulation prevents disease and aids digestion and nerves. It promotes 8 8 8 as a safe mineral free tonic from roots and herbs, claiming it cures skin issues cancer boils and other troubles with testimonials from Urbana Cape May Florence and more. Send for a free book and medical advice from The Swift Specific Co. Atlanta GA.
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B. B. Kelly
Urbana, O
Henry Siegfried
Cape May
N. J
Richard T. Gardner
Florence
8. C
THE
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Metropolitan life and common knowledge in city services
A Washington Star opinion on urban literacy. An elderly man questions daily mail collection hours in a Pennsylvania Avenue news store, prompting a defense of city knowledge and the need for basic metropolitan familiarity.
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Collec
Cns
the Mail
Iide Today TV
Askey
Pennsylvania Avenue
Hours of Daily
Washington
Washington Star
Philadelphia Feline Duplicity in Natural History Hour
A Philadelphia Times account notes a playful scene where a teacher asks for an example of a cat's deceitful nature. The head boy cites a humorous claim that cats may imitate a rabbit in restaurants as a joke about animal cunning.
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Philadelphia
Try Jell-O A Quick Lemon Orange Raspberry Strawberry Dessert
A family question answered with a speedy Jell-O dessert idea. Prepare in two minutes with hot water and cooling. Flavors include lemon orange raspberry and strawberry. Available at grocers for ten cents.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Claim One Day Cure
Patent medicine ad promises a cure for a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes a refund if ineffective and features KE. W. Grove's signature on each box. Price listed as 25 cents.
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KE. W. Grove
Tribune seeks correspondent in every township countywide
The Tribune announces call for correspondents across all townships with terms and particulars available at the office or by addressing the editor.
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the Tribune
Methods Of Death By Own Action In City Noted
A doctor cites a rising pattern of suicide methods in the city driven by suggestion. He recalls a past article on prussic acid and notes new cases including shootings, hangings, and other self destructive acts influencing imitators. The report lists several related incidents from across states involving individuals such as James McArthur and Miss Minna G. Austin, among others.
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New York Mail and Express
Edward Perry
Albert Zimmerman
Atlantic City
N. J
Bigakelf
James McArthur
Captain Dotson
Helena
Mont
Minna G. Austin
Georgia
Chattahoochie
Atlanta
Jack Jackson
John Stovall
Manila
Denison
Moore
Stanley
Wis
Argonia
Kan
Mrs. Nation
Wichita
Kas
Built on Gravel and Refuse A Cautionary Urban Tale
The London Globe warns that many suburban plots marketed as gravel soil conceal layers of decomposed rubbish under newly leveled ground. Builders level surfaces with debris and waste, allowing soil to sink while malaria ridden gases persist for years. Tenants suffer health issues blamed on drainage or structure, suggesting legal prohibition until soil is wholesome.
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London Globe
Washington’s Last Illness and Bloodletting Treatment
A Medical Record account describes President Washington's final illness as laryngeal diphtheria. The care included removing two to three quarts of blood, calomel and tartar emetic doses, an injection, exterior blister, yet he endured the regimen for 24 hours before death.
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Washington
Cataclysm Mentioned In Transit Conversation
A Washington Post excerpt shows a streetcar dialogue about the meaning of cataclysm. A passenger asks if a rider will go further, and a conductor notes a sharp nosed woman who may cause a cataclysm by waking and reacting after being overshot.
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Washington Post
White men called to ministry by cotton field faith
The Chicago Standard notes a provocative scene inspired by Booker T. Washington's autobio passage in Alabama. It cites a rural July moment where a Black worker muses on preaching despite hardship, reflecting on race and religious vocation in the South.
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Booker T. Washington
Alabama
Chicago Standard
Women ordered to remove hats in court rule ignored
The Denver News notes Blackburn Judge Snyder once required women to remove hats in court but the order is not enforced. It adds women appealed to the judge's wife, who issued a dissenting opinion.
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Blackburn
Snyder
Whitehead
Denver News
Multiple Business Troubles Hit Chicago and Beyond
Hattie D. Berry files for bankruptcy with liabilities of 21 590 and no assets. Illinois Vehicle Co considers abandoning auto service due to poor street conditions. Baldwin Zeigler expedition projectors award Armour and Co a 50 000 contract for provisions. John E. Searles assigns assets after former roles at American Sugar Refining. Three notes totaling 70 000 trigger Searles failure. Pilsen Lumber buys Duncan, Brewer output worth about 250 000. La Fleur Decary fail with 110 000 liabilities. assets 57 000. Detroit bankers acquire Garcia mines in Oaxaca, Mexico. Chicago auto cab firm remains open after strike settlement. Mor gan’s giant concern reportedly inks working agreement with Republic Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie D. Berry
New York
Chicago
Ilinois Vehicle Company
Baldwin-Zeigler
John E. Searles
Pilsen Lumber Company of
Duncan, Brewer & Co
Duluth
Deel
la Fleur & Decary
St. Henri
Montreal
Detroit
Garcia Group of Mines
Oaxaca
Mex
Chicago Auto-Cab
Morgan
Republic Company
Multiple Fatal and Injury Incidents Reported Across U S Regions
An explosion in a zinc mine near Center Valley Missouri killed five and injured two. Fire at Molepile tunnel near Central City California. Destructive events include burns from lamp explosion in Chicago Mrs Thomas McGann, a sawmill accident at Galesburg Illinois, and boiler blast at Dor mus laundry in Chicago. Several drownings, and a deadly tornado near Mills Point Texas. A British steamer hitBilbao breakwater. fatalities listed across Molin.
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Center Valley
Utah Hill
Apex
Central City
Cal
Thomas McGann
Chicago
Galesburg
Hrs
Henry Griffee
Sanders
Viola Wilcox
Hot Springs
Walter Correll
Burlington
el Saso
Tex
Mills Point
Bilboa
Adam Fries
Mascoutah
Ill
Doremus Iaundry
James White
Charles White
Charles Young
San Francisco
Notable Victorians Obituary Roundup From Across States
A series of death notices reports the passing of figures such as Speaker Francis L. Vettus of Alabama, lumber trade figure Ervin Verley Hinds of Chicago, Isaac M. Gregory editor of Judge in New York, Waukegan pioneer Allen Spaulding, retired St. Louis lumber merchant Daniel Holmes in Mexico, famed tennis and rifle athlete Harry Gray Bixby in Boston, Rev. Mark Trafton former Massachusetts congressman in Boston, priest Rev. Eugene M. O Callaghan of the Cleveland diocese, and Nathaniel W. Green the twelve year circuit judge in the Eighth Missouri district at Pekin Illinois.
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Francis L. Vettus
Alabama
House of Representatives
Senator Pettus
Ervin Verley Hinds
Chicago
Isaac M. Gregory
Judge
New York City
Allen Spaulding
Waukegan
Ill
Daniel Holmes
St. Louis
Mexico
Harry Gray Bixby
Boston
Mark Trafton
Ecgress
Massachusetts
Eugene M. O'Callaghan
Cleveland, O
Nathaniel W. Green
Mlinois
Pekin
Ils
Harvard Dormitory Damaged by Fire at Trinity Hall
Trinity Hall at Harvard suffered a fire causing about $20 000 in damage. The Olds Motor Works in Detroit burned, with losses around $75 000 and $45 000 insured. Several people were injured but none fatally.
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Trinity Hall
Harvard
Olds Motor Works
Detroit
The Wind at the Door by Bliss Carman
Twilight visitor arrives at the valley door as night moves through woods and ravines. The roaming breeze and forest watches usher a mysterious guest to the house of Agh and Fir seeking breath and recognition before continuing on. Cultural tone and period diction reflect a contemplative nature poem.
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Quen
Wiiu
Pater
Bliss Carman
Scribner's
Short Lived Compliment Told by War Correspondent
Archibald Forbes recounted a West Chester Pa. episode where a Black cabman sought a lecture ticket instead of pay. Forbes offered to provide passes for his wife, but the man did not attend the talk. The next day Forbes learned the man did not want the tickets.
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Archibald Forbes
West Chester
Forbes
Darky
de Lectur
Dar
Phila Sophia Call
Iowa State Column Happenings Across the State
Des Moines reports six Iowa colleges debated joining United Society council to align educational policy with state needs. Cedar Rapids notes a labor dispute at B C R and N shops with 800 plus out, workers unionizing. Des Moines announces John Herriott’s bid for governor via the Stuart Locomotive. Marriott and Palmer position pending.
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Des Moines
Iowa
George B. MacLean
The
State University
United Society Council
MacLean
Rerited Question Turns on Linear Font Inheritance
In a clipped exchange, Hittle Willie asks about a linear font. The reply jokes that it is hereditary, suggesting a play on inheritance and language from a Catholic Standard and Times context.
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Hittle Willie
Cedar Rapids Donates Land for Mercy Hospital
Cedar Rapids council donates a 200 by 300 foot tract to the Sisters of Mercy for a hospital costing at least 50000. Abraham Slimmer pledges 1 for 1 matching gifts up to 50001. Harper receives 100000 in Burlington. Clyde event notes and other Iowa items follow.
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Cedar Rapids
Sisters of Mercy
Abraham Slimmer
Waverly
Jeffersons Sons in Congress from Virginia
The two sons of Thomas Jefferson served in Congress representing Virginia during his presidency. One son was Thomas Moon Randolph, the other John W. Eppes.
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Thomas Jeferson
Congress
Viginia
Thomas Moon Randolph
John W. Eppes
Fragmented OCR shows mixed quotes and non sequiturs
The text contains stray phrases about sheep fleece weight and random dialogue fragments. It references Chicago News and odd comparisons but lacks a coherent event or clear subjects for a factual news item. The readable parts are insufficient for a concrete summary.
Benson's Plasters Promote Quick Relief for Coughs and Colds
In winter Benson's Porous Plasters claim to deeply enter the skin to reach the disease site, relieving seated colds without stomach upset. They promise rapid chest and back relief, improved breathing, and claim superiority to Belladonna or other plasters, with broad endorsements and 55 awards.
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Benson's
United States
Seabury & Johnson, Mfg
Senator J Hi Trewin seeks Republican governor nomination
Des Moines reports State Senator J Hi Trewin who represents the Allamakee Payette district has announced himself a candidate for the Republican nomination for governor. G A R man dies in Algona, Dr H C McCoy dies of pneumonia Sunday night. Miners and operators fail to progress at Ottumwa session as day wage scale sparks dispute.
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Ottumwa
Des Moines
J. Hi. Trewin
Allamakee-Payette
Algona
H. C. McCoy
G. A. Rekeles
Prominent Arizona Knight of Pythias Officer Arrested
Edward Butt Jr a leading Phoenix businessman and grand keeper of records and seals for the Knights of Pythias was jailed after a grand lodge complaint. A warrant cites embezzlement of about 1500 pounds amid gambling temptations and speculative losses.
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Phoenix
Edward Butt, Jr
Grand Lodge of Arizona
Knights of Pythias
Butt
McKinley Renominates Cabinet and Senate Confirms
President McKinley renominated the cabinet members and they were confirmed by the senate. Henry Clay Evans may resign to take a high diplomatic post. Robert S. McCormick of Chicago nominated minister to Austria Hungary. Cuba toll duties on tobacco to be abolished April 1. Hay Pauncefote treaty fate discussed in Washington. Major William Warner may become pension commissioner. Cuba likely to accept independence terms. Gage orders appraisers to give immediate consideration to the Russian sugar tariff.
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Washington News
McKinley
Senate
Henry Clay Evans
Yates
Robert S. McCormick
Chicago
Austria- Hungary
Mason
Captain Streeter
Interior Department
Lake Michigan
Rorail
Washington
William Warner
Missouri
Cuba
Congress
Gage
Missouri House Approves 1 Million For St Louis Exhibit 2008
The Missouri house passed a bill authorizing 1,000,000 dollars for the state exhibit at St Louis in 2008. The Missouri supreme court upheld a law taxing beer at 30 cents a barrel. Paris Gibson, Democrat, elected United States senator from Montana. The Delaware legislature adjourned without filling vacant U S Senate seats. Governor Yates plans to declare war on Senator Cullom over federal appointments in Illinois.
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Missouri House
St. Louis
Alabama
George W. Parker
Missouri Supreme Court
Yates
Cullom
Paris Gibson
United States
Montana
Delawware
United States Senate
Utah
MelLaurin
South Carolina
Democratic Party
Envoys Demand Death of Twelve Chinese Officials
A Victoria report says Peking plans to boil legationers alive if caught. London talks between British and American ambassadors aim to pressure Russia from Manchuria. Cornians defeat 400 Chinese regulars, fifty killed.
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China
Victoria
B. C
Peking
London
Russia
Manchuria
Karl Th.i
Thirteenth Ward quarrel cited in criminal record
During a quarrel at the Thirteenth Ward, a criminal record details a dispute escalating into investigation. The report notes background and actions taken by authorities. No further names or dates are provided in the readable text.
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Chambers’ Journal
C. M. Lang
Burkit’s
Fairfield
Joe
Iowa State
B.C. R
N. Stoke Situation
Tes Moines
John Herriott
Stuart Locomite
Arriott
TD. J. Palmer
Conger
Harper
Mereh
Winlane
Tiarper
Leesty
Emimons Blaine
Cyrus McCormick
University of Chicago
C. and
Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railroad
Sioux City
Towa Retail Lambermen’s Association
M. J. Murphy
Ellsworth, Minn
M. A. Moore
LeMars
James F. Weart
Anf Cherokee
Carnegie
Davenport
Andrew Carnegie
Seale
Edward Campbell
Oftuniwwa
Alaveh
Levishiture
Express
Maken
Krenison
John Stoval
Manilla
Crawford County
Patucater Dewd
Pes Moines
J. M. Mehan
Capital City Commercial College
Landon
Mach
Chicago News
Bread Sea
Salt Lake
Benson
Pain
G. A. R. Man
Lord Lansdowne
Kay
Englind
Philippines
Philippine Commission
Islands
Milipinos
Cavite
William Aker
South Bend
Ind
Lneral Poreign News
Lrisl
House of Gommons
Chamber of Deputies
Deroulede
Maareel-Aabert
M. Firmin Faure
Chamber
Messinsey
Senor Sagasta
General Weyler
Botha
Cape Town
Zandfontein
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