Black Jim and the hard master of Woona Wally
A police narrator recalls Black Jim an Australian convict sent to Woona Wally. George Stebbins a brutal sheep ranch owner polices his men with extreme punishment including hanging by thumbs. The narrator explains convicts face harsh treatment while Stebbins clashes with local police over abuses.
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Black Jin
Australia
Woona Wally
George Stebbins
Ife
Ile
Mounted Police
Stebbins
England
Lnw
Woolla Wally
Black Jim
Black Jb
Tie
Dan
Bhoek
Questine Castricus
Ack Jim
Asx
Bhick Boy
Nowan
Jim
Con Viet
Tel Wat
Hin
Lota
Bushrangers Kill Brutal Overseer After Rebel Convict Torture
An Australian bush tale recounts Black Jim, mistreated by overseer Stebbins, enduring daily flogging and abuse. After a brutal detention, a night of mock feast ends when four bushrangers rescue Jim, shoot Stebbins, and abduct the cruel overseer to spare him a grim fate.
Love potions in window prompt chemist remark
In east end hearsay, a chemist answers inquiries about love potions sold daily while noting other popular "physics" remedies across London. The assistant dodges the composition question as the speaker theatrically reveals a colored beaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearndon
London
Kid-ne-oids Claim Cure for Bed Wetting in Children
Elder W E Dudley of Charleston Illinois shares a case where his daughter with chronic weak kidneys and bed wetting improved after using six boxes of Morrow's Kid-ne-oids. The tablets, advertised as Yellow Tablets, are sold for fifty cents per two week supply and with a descriptive booklet available from John Morrow & Co. Chemists Springfield Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow
W. E. Dudley
C. St
Charleston
Ill
John Morrow & Co
Springfield
Ohio
A Mountaineer's Religion
The tale recounts Bishop Dudley's trek through eastern Kentucky to connect with Episcopalians, meeting a lone man who discovers he is an Episcopalian after attending a Louisville moonshine case trial. The man recalls entering a grand church, hearing prayers, and deducing his faith from the Episcopal ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Dudley
Kentucky
Episcopal Church
Dudley
Louisville
Logdin's
New York Post
Foley Kidney Cure Praised by Ashboro Man
Thos W Carter of Ashboro North Carolina claims kidney trouble vanished after using Foley s Kidney Cure and says no other remedy compares to it Accept no substitute H J Moogk W FB dJungkunz
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. W. Carter
Ashboro
N. C
Foley
H. J. Moogk
W. FB
dJungkunz
Old time mitts regain favor abroad over multiple rings
Fashion notes recall that vintage style is back as many rings are worn. The trend spreads internationally, drawing attention to accessorizing with antique gloves.
Coughs Persist After Grippe Says Doctor
The article notes La Grippe coughs often linger for months and can be fatal after the danger period. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as providing protection and relief from these lingering coughs. Also mentioned are H. Jd. Moogh and W. I'. Jungkunz. The Socialist party of Maine has nominated candidates for governor, presidential electors and congressmen in two districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley’s
Tari
The
Socialist Party of
Maine
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Endorsee by Grand Chancellor
Otto Korb of Boonville Indiana praises DeWitt s Witch Hazel Salve for soothing delicate skin and healing stubborn ulcers with certain good results. He warns against imitation and signs as H J Moogk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Korb
K. P
Boonville
Ind
DeWitt
H. J. Moogk
Kidney Cure Becomes Back Pain Remedy Warned by Patients
A. B Farrington of Constantia New York reports years of kidney disease and back pain but two symptoms eased after taking Foley's Kidney Cure. He praises the remedy and says it gave perfect satisfaction and he recommends it to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B
Farrington
Constantia
N. Y
Bird in the Bush and the Open Offer
The Detroit Journal notes a fable where the Bird in the Bush mocks a pompous claim of value from the Bird in the Hand. The hand speaks of trading places on even terms, while the bush bird suspects a hidden motive and flies away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroii Journal
Hall's Catarrh Cure Reward Notice
One hundred dollars reward offered for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co Toledo proprietors. Endorsers West Truax Wal ding Kinnan Marvin attest to Cheney's honor and ability. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, price 75c per bottle, sold by all druggists. Testimonials free. Hall's Family Pills advertised as best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Waalding
Kinnan & Marvin
London Clubs Prohibit Tipping Across Venues
Across London venues tipping is banned with clubs enforcing the rule. Staff and patrons are reminded that gratuities are not allowed, aligning with club policies to maintain service standards. Local managers emphasize discreet enforcement and consistency across franchises.
DeWitts Little Early Risers Praise by Va Resident
W E Lake of Happy Creek Virginia calls DeWitts Little Early Risers the best pill in the world claiming it cleanses the liver without causing griping. H J Moog notes Paulist Fathers in New York opened a clubhouse for poor boys, well furnished and on par with top clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
W. E. Lake
Happy Creek
H. J. Moog
New York
No family can afford to be without Minute Cough Cure
No family can afford to be without Minute Cough Cure it will stop cough and cure a cold quicker than any medicine.It also claims to cure croup bronchitis and throat and lung troubles and prevent consumption. Pleasant and harmless. H J Moogh Montana is said to have mined forty million dollars of copper last year surpassing gold or silver records of any state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Williams
Sterling Run
H. J. Moogh
Montana
Union
United States
Noted Healer in Town Banner Salve Featured
Noted healer in town promotes Banner Salve as the greatest healer of modern times for cuts wounds sores piles and skin diseases. Guarantee by H J Moogk and W F Jungkunz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.j.moogk
W.F. Jungkunz
Modder River Water Declared Excellent Quality
Water samples from the Modder river show excellent quality with consistent purity. Analysts reported clear findings confirming safe, pristine conditions for potential use and public confidence in the water source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modder River
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Praised By Prothonotary
J. I. Carson of Washington Pa endorses Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as an excellent remedy for stomach trouble stating it digests what you eat and cannot fail to cure. The British empire is described as vastly larger than the German and French dominions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. Carson
Washington, Pa
H. J. Moogh
DeWitts Little Early Risers Promised Quick Relief
The advertisement touts DeWitts Little Early Risers as liver cleansers and blood purifiers that invigorate the body. It claims the pills act promptly and names H. J. Moogk as the contact or distributor in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
H. J. Moogk
Noumania Plans Three Rail Lines At Cost Of 16 546 000
Noumania announces three new railway lines to be built at a total construction cost of 16 546 000 dollars excluding rolling stock. The plan details the scope and funding for the project as part of national infrastructure upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noumania
Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised by Elkton dealer
In Elkton Kentucky W M Terry a druggist with twelve years in the business endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the most satisfactory cough medicine on the market after selling hundreds of bottles. He notes the remedy’s favorable reception among customers and recommends it through Joseph Emmert druggist. A separate line reflects a Chicago Daily News quip about events around a school bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlin
Elkton
Joseph Emmert
Morgantown Man Rates Kidney Cure For Back Pain
A. R. Bass of Morgantown Indiana suffered severe backache and kidney pain, waking ten to twelve times nightly, and was cured by Foley's Kidney Cure. The remedy is guaranteed by H. J. Moogh and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Bass
Morgantown
Ind
Foley
H. J. Moogh
Wm. F. Jungkunz
No doubt the eastles in the air built of old bricks
A compact note suggests that the uneasy air currents or upper air formations people discuss are metaphorically formed from aged bricks, implying a historical or architectural basis for enduring aerial phenomena.
What Two Cents Will Do for Sufferers of Asthma
A brief sales appeal notes Foley's Honey and Tar costs only a penny or two per dose and promises relief for asthma or consumption, even severe cases. The ad urges trials and warns against substitutes, signed by H. J. Moogk in W. & Jungaz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. J. Moogk
Jungaz
Domian Feels Down as Debts Cast a Dun Color
When Domian feels blue due to debts everything else in life takes on a dun hue. The line hints at financial strain coloring daily perception and mood.
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Domian
De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve Sold for Piles and Skin Diseases
H. Clark of Chauncey Georgia reports twenty years of painful piles cured by De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve, praised as a speedy remedy for skin diseases. Warns against dangerous counterfeit products. H J Moogk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Clark
Chauncey, Ga
de Witt
H. J. Moogk
Allen's Foot Ease advertisement claim 25c trial offer
Try Allen's Foot Ease powder to shake into shoes. It cools swollen hot feet, relieves tiredness and burning, cures blisters and callouses, relieves corns and bunions, and promises comfort. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents, trial package free. Address Allen H Olmsted Le Roy NY 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Admiral Dewey Reception Travels to Chicago Event
Chicago Great Western Railway announces excursion tickets to Chicago at one third fare for April 30 and May 1 2 return by May 3 to greet Admiral Dewey hero of Manila Bay. Tickets sold via CGW agents or F H Lord 113 Adams Street Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moka Dewey
Chicago
Dent
Ilinois
Dacksonsille
Aligois
Peoria
Til
Vickers
Illinois State
Association
Paris
Huited
Admiral Dewey
Manila Bay
Chicago Great Western Ry
Chicago Great Western
F. H. Lord
Adams Street
Carpet Cleaning and Rug Orders by A M Hoover
Have your carpets cleaned and your rugs ordered by A M Hoover. All orders receive prompt attention. Telephone 308, 4-13dtf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.M. Hoover
Midland Route Tourist Car resumes Chicago to San Francisco
The C M & St P Ry resumes the Midland Route Tourist Car service from Chicago to San Francisco with a Friday 10:35 p m departure, stopping at Omaha Colorado Springs Salt Lake City and arriving San Francisco the following Wednesday. Eastbound service leaves San Francisco Saturdays at 8 a m arriving Chicago Wednesday at 8 25 a m. G H Hearrorn G P T A 9-25d&wtd
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M
St. P. Ry
Midland
Chicago
San Francisco
St. P
Omaha
Colorado Springs
Homeseekers Excursions on C M St P Ry May First Fifteenth
Travel offer from the C M St P Ry Co listing homeseekers excursions from May 1 to May 15 with a 21 day limit and one fare mug for round trip. Agent J B Sweatt is the local agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M
St. P. Ry. Co
J. B. Sweatt
Agt
Great Northern
Northern Pacific Railways
J. B. Swert
Wtf
Chicago and Northwestern Trains East Schedule Card
Train departures from Chicago to Freeport and other stops with No numbers and times listed. Freight trains do not carry passengers. Daily service varies with Sunday and Saturday exceptions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago
Freeport
tNo
Freightsa
Eloit
Boscgvenanes
Khorn
Txashs Vpugay
Racine
Rockford
Janesville
Madison
Milwaukee
Mineral Point
WEAT
Chicago Great Western
Dubuque
Minneapolis
St. Paul
DesMoaines
St. Joseph
Kanbag City
South Freeport
Chcago Limited
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Humphreys
Humered,Co
William & John Bis
Business Directory
Illinois
Stephenson County Abstracts
Qboar Taylor
A. G. Frick
Notary
D. S. Brewster
Arkansas
Colorado
Dakota
Iowa
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Fruit and Farm .Incs
Bear River Valley
Utah
W. Surra
B. F. Tosmat
Smith & Thomas
Brehange Street
State Street
D.G
Brovas
Anthim
Cassi
B. G
Shumway
Pres
Doaman
Anat
Ovid
State Bank
B. Caldwell
D.C. Braver
Hald Dorman
H. Waer
Goddard
Volkers
John Tener
L. M. Devore
Ry Baier
First National Bank
A, Bidwell
Case
Knowlton Brothers
Bankers
Cornerswest
Europe
Fazerort
Hattinger
Collmann & Co Capital
ComMann
D. F. Ghanam
Collmann
V-Pres
L. BR. Jungeonz
A.caab
D. B. Behulte
Wm. Trembor
Charles KE
Mey
John Fosha
W. N
Second National Bank
Jacob Krohn
Alfred H. Wise
H. 8
Webster
M. V. B. Elson
Reuben Siegfried
Aston Bower
B. Erp. Brockhausen, M. D
Stephenson Street
Dietrich
EB. H. Plach
Emmert & Barrell's
Stephenenn Atraat
Freaport, Il
Announcementsillinois Central Railroad
Intersat
Ao & Roe
Entra
A. W. Rowley
Charles Francis Saunders
New England Magazine
M. Quad
C. B. Lewis
Chicago Daily News
OHNM
WISE
Stephenson St
Deyoe
Brewster House
Enaated College
University of Michigan
Oe Hng
DR. Deyoe
Sacramento Ave
Chicago, Il
R.R
Illinois Central
Omaha Limited
Chich
Ehetbdgneeree S
P.m
MANA
Omaha Expreesa
ChiGago
Cbecaierseticine
Peveemeeegieae Terivenesenes
Dodge
Caves
Licago
Eaves Freeport
Eaves Chicago
Arrivas Dubuque
Blooming Dole
Caver Freeportinses
Pavis Betig
Beecs
Chicago Express
Seereveenny
Freert
Galena
Madison Line
Eceseun
Centralia
ORVOS
Entralia
St. Lo
Ecatur
E. B. Daley
Cigs Tee Edreeeres
Clinton
St. Pau
Cedar Rapids
Kansas City
Council Bluffs
Rock Island
Bweatt
P.& K. C. Limited
BOO
Brewster Houses
Brawater House
Forreston
Mie
California
Denver
Salt Lake
St. Louis
Clark Street
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