Grant Day at Galena celebrates General Grant in Illinois
The Galena birthday observance drew Governor Roosevelt and Mrs Nellie Grant Sartoris with her daughter and son in attendance. A special train arrived at Illinois Central station and tours included Grant’s home, Turner Hall, and other sites before the party returned to Chicago. Roosevelt’s remarks hailed the Civil War figure, while crowds along the line cheered him as a potential president. Similar celebrations occurred nationwide in New York Des Moines Pittsburg Boston and elsewhere.
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His
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Grant
Roosevelt
New York
General Grant
Nellie Grant Sartoris
Miss Sartoris
Algernon Sartoris
Wisconsin
Tlinois Central Station
Platteville State
Lfe
Turnbr
Chifigo
Rockford
CoomMe
Chicago
Pittsburg
Americas Club
Union League Club
Des Moines
Grant Club
Boston
Middesex Club
Grant Monument Association
Thaba N'Chu advances and Boer commandos retreat
London reports from Bloemfontein on April 27 indicate General Kreuch's cavalry reached Thaba N'Chu and closed on the eastern exit as French and Hamilton aimed to drive the Boers out. General Khundle's division stood eight miles away amid patrols near Bethulie reporting enemy forces on the Smithfield road. Private Wing of the Prince Alfred Guards was killed and two Royal Scots service corps captured. Yeomanry under General Brabanton reconnoitered toward Wepener then returned to De Wet's dorp.
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War Office
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Kreuch
Thaba N’chu
Tan Hamilton
Smith-Dorrien
French
Greneral Hamilton
Khundle
Bethulie
Smithfield Road
Wing
Prince Alfred Guards
Royal Scots Service Corps
Brabanton
Wepener
Dewet
Dorp
Louis Botha
Joubert
Notable figures and incidents sweep old city pages
News outline reports the death of Thomas Earhard a noted lawyer and patent system author in New York age 70. It notes a national singing festival at Brooklyn this year with 10,000 Greenland singers. Other items include John Addison Porter ill in New York and General Charles B Dick predicting Senator Liana will chair the national committee again.
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Thomas Earhard
New York
Brooklyn
John Addison Porter
Mellinley
Charles B. Dick
Obie Repubtican
Liana
National Committee
Marguerite Connette
Galveston
John Kortas
Chienge
Vivian Clerise Dudi
We Cardownie
Lake Whitney
Desu New Llaven
Cou
Cartier Boyd Blackshear
Chieneo
Curie
Bayfield
Wis
Sand River
Hipoulles
Eau Claire
What is God's due in render unto Caesar lesson
A Christian Endeavor lesson discusses Jesus answer to render unto Caesar and unto God. It argues obligations to civil government and higher duties to God, urging gratitude love and service, and notes a question box meeting to explore lawful and unlawful duties with cited Bible verses and prayers.
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Doyle
Jiim
Cresar
Flo
Corsar
God
Lie
Cesar
Jesus Christ
Caution on Fraud Watchers Reflects on Motives
An essay notes that those who seek frauds closely often magnify flaws in others to mask their own faults. It argues that zeal to detect wrongdoing can reveal personal enmity, and calumny rebounces on the accuser. The piece cites distrust as a social hazard and warns against accusatory zeal.
Music as aid not idol in worship says Jewish Voice
The Jewish Voice condemns turning music into the sole object of worship. It urges that music should stir devotion and prayer without drowning the preacher’s word.
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Clod
When the Lord Returns in Daily Work and Light
A meditation from British Weekly on Christ’s constant nearness. The speaker notes how everyday labors and quiet duties shine when viewed in light of the Master’s presence. Morning noon and evening, the daily load becomes lighter as one rests at the Lord’s feet.
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Berd
British Weekly
The Sunday School Lesson on Luke Seventeen Verse
Dated 1900 Rev D M Stearns commentary explains Johns doubt about Jesus and the baptism, Jesus works witness, and John’s forerunner role. It explores offense in Me, the wilderness quest, and John’s place in prophecy and the kingdom of God. It contrasts Johns raiment wealth and prophets status with Jesus authority.
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D. M. Stearns
John
Christ
Elim
Lamb of God
Jesus
God
Theather
Johm
Elijah
Earth
Ilim
Israel
John the Baptist
Kingdom of Heaven
Heaven
Does it Pay to Buy Cheap Boschee's German Syrup for lung troubles
A Victorian advertisement extols Boschee's German Syrup as the sole remedy for severe throat and lung issues. It claims the remedy heals tissues, destroys germ disease, reduces inflammation, aids expectoration, and ensures restful nights. Sample bottles are available at Joseph Emmert's.
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Boschee
Joseph Emmert’s
Emmert & Burrel
London doctors push new cure for indigestion
Some London doctors advocate a fashionable treatment for adults with indigestion. They prescribe a quarter hour of vigorous morning exercise and skipping rope sessions as part of the cure.
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London
De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve Cures Piles in 20 Years
H Clark of Chauncey Georgia says De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve cured him of piles that had troubled him twenty years. It is also a fast remedy for skin diseases. Beware dangerous counterfeits. H J Moogk.
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H. Clark
Chauncey, Ga
de Witt
H. J. Moogk
Tea strainer anecdote from St Ronan's Well
The passage notes how in olden days silver tea strainers held exhausted leaves after watering and draining. The leaves were later eaten with sugar on bread and butter, a fact recorded by Sir Walter Scott in St Ronan's Well.
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Sir Walter Scott
St. Ronan’s
Thomas' Eclectric Oil advertisement claims instant relief
An old classified style ad touts Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil as a permanent cure for diphtheria sore throat and croup, urging readers to buy at any drug store and crediting Jos. Emmert as the distributor.
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Thomas
Jos. Emmert
Vienna considers first ever Vienna cat show eyeing expo
Vienna hosts no cat shows to date and the Austria-Hungary Bird Raisers association plans an exposition, seen by many as a bold, odd venture. The item frames the novelty as either joke or pioneering idea amid city life and empire tones.
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Vienna
Empire
Austria-n
Cure the cough and save the life
Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup promises to cure coughs and colds and prevent consumption. The ad cites Jos Emmert and suggests philosophy shows how easy it is to forget troubles when one is somebody else.
Shipman Finds Quick Relief From Chronic Dyspepsia
W H Shipman of Beardsley Minnesota testifies under oath that twenty five year struggle with dyspepsia yielded to Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. After trying doctors and dieting with little help he can eat freely again and feels like a new man. Digest what you eat stands pronounced by H J Moogk.
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W. H. Shipman
Beardsley
Minn
H. J. Moogk
Manila’s Evening Style Shines Despite Climate
The city defies stereotypes with vibrant dress and social life. As sundown approaches, Luneta becomes a kaleidoscope of color and fashion. Residents savor lively evenings and ample opportunities to look one’s best.
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Manila
Luneta
One Minute Cough Cure Praised By Sterling Run Reader
A reader from Sterling Run Pa, C W Williams, endorses One Minute Cough Cure claiming it stops a cough, cures a cold faster than others, and prevents consumption. The note also mentions it treats croup bronchitis and throat and lung troubles, describing it as pleasant and harmless with H J Moogh.
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C. W. Williams
Sterling Run
H. J. Moogh
Remarkable Mix of People and Remedies in An Heedful Tale
A senator’s wife attempts German with the German ambassador, who asks for English. An advertisement for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is praised by W A Stroup of Popomoke City Md. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve is touted for piles and skin diseases by Otto Korb and H J Moogk in-Boasting local notices.
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Sherr von Troljeben
Chicago
Chamberlain
Worcester Enterprise
W. A. Stroup
Popomoke City
Joseph Emmert
Pains in the Back and Local Water Tank Idea
An Kent troop column notes A B Farrington of Constantia New York reports relief from kidney disease after using Foley's Kidney Cure. Readers are told of a novel drinking water tank designed to fit in a locomotive tender side to chill water. Also cited is a testimonial for Chamberlins Cough Remedy from merchant W M Terry of Elkton Kentucky and a local druggist Joseph Emmert.
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Southern Man
W. M. Terry
Chamberlin
Elkton
Icy
Joseph Emmert
Theater patrons gain new chair attachment with mirror arm
A theater introduces an adjustable chair accessory a flat back box houses lazy tongs carrying a flip mirror. The device pivots to the correct height for audience use enhancing viewing comfort and accessibility.
Morgantown man cured by Foley's Kidney Cure
A. R. Bass of Morgantown Indiana suffered severe backache and kidney pains waking him ten or twelve times nightly. He was cured by Foley's Kidney Cure, which is guaranteed. H. J. Moogk, Wm. F. Jungkunz.
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A. R. Bass
Morgantown
Ind
Foley
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F, Jungkunz
New Harbor Ship Channel Signal System Tested
A new signaling system uses anchored stations along the harbor channel with audible signals connected by cables. A shore motor pulls the cables at intervals to produce positive signals guiding ships safely through the channel.
Catarrh Cure Promises $100 Reward for Failure
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and offers $100 if any case fails to cure. Includes testimonials request and mentions Hall's Family Pills.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Th. Hall
British government slow to curb civilian housing crisis in Gibraltar
The government tries to halt civilian occupation rise in Gibraltar. Civilians struggle to find housing and landlords cannot add to their tenements.
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Gibraltar
What Two Cents Will Do For Ailments
Relief for asthma and consumption is promised by one dose of Foley's Honey and Tar. The ad asserts even severe cases may improve. The copy encourages trial and is signed by H. J. Moogk and W. E. Jung.
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Foley
H. J. Moogk
W. £. Jungunz
May Be Made Useful Majigger Krusty Suffering From Asspepsia
A cryptic exchange mentions Majigger Krusty suffering from asspepsia and a blessing in disguise. Thingumbob and MeJigger discuss disposition and blame, in a terse Philadelphia Press style aside.
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Majigger—Krusty
Thingumbob
Tie
Philadelphia Press
One Minute Cough Cure 4 Praised by Wisconsin Resident
W. W. Mayhew of Merton Wisconsin endorses One Minute Cough Cure four as a safe rapid remedy. He claims it cures coughs colds croup bronchitis grippe whooping cough pneumonia and all throat and lung diseases and says early use prevents consumption. Children like it and mothers endorse it.
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W. W. Mayhew
Merton, Wis
H. J. Moogk
For Sale T N Johnson Residence on Upper Stephenson Street
Real estate notice offers the T N Johnson residence on Upper Stephenson Street at a bargain. Modern conveniences included. Contact Co F Hildreth for details.
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T. N. Johnson
Upper Stephenson Street
F. Hildreth
Homeseekers Excursions Offer By Rail Company
Via C M and St P Ry Co offers homeseekers trips from May 1 to 15 with a 21 day limit. One fare plus $2 for round trip. J B Sweart agent. Lawn mowers sharpened and re aired by a practical machinist. Satisfaction guaranteed or no charges. H Gransven advertising at 216 North Galena Ave.
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George Dewey
Chicago
Dept. of Illinois
Jacksonville
Iinois
Peoria
Ill
Vickers
Illinois State
Paris
Homeseekers
C. M
St. P. Ry. Co
J. B. Sweart
H. Gransven
North
Galena Ave
Great Northern
Northern Pacific Railways
J. B, Swert
Westbound and Eastbound Time Schedule for Freeport Route
The timetable lists multiple Chicago to Freeport trains with departures and arrivals, including No. 1 Omaha Limited No. 8 Omaha Express No. 21 Dodge and Lyle Express and No. 81 Chicago and Dubuque passenger, with stops at Freeport and connections to Dubuque and Chicago. It covers east and west bound lines, notes stop policies at Chicago northbound, and provides Madison Dodges and other line details.
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Omaha Limited
Chicago
Chica
Freeport
Chicago Limited
Rene
Chicago Express
Oman
Madison
Dnedahers
Chicago and North Western Trains Schedule Fragment
Partial OCR of Chicago and North Western timetable shows train numbers and times between Freeport and Chisago and westbound from Chicago to Freeport. Freight trains noted, nonpassenger service, agent signatures, and daily exceptions mentioned.
Milwaukee Area Rail Timetable Highlights and Connections
Rail timetable notes show No 86 No 54 and No 9 freight between Freeport and various points, with exact departure times. No 6 connects to Chicago Racine Rockford Janesville and Madison arriving Milwaukee 3 40 p m while No 38 links to Chicago Racine Rockford Janesville Madison with 8 40 p m arrival. Trains westbound serve Sparta with morning and afternoon arrivals and No 53 connects to Chicago Dubuque St Paul while No 56 links Cedar Rapids Kansas City Omaha Council Bluffs with through coaches Milwaukee to Rock Island. Baggage checked through to destination. J B SWEATT Agent.
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Seerseeere
Agate Vayaen
Chicago
Clinton
Dubuque
St. Paul
Cedar Rapids
Kansas City
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Rock Island
Minneapolis
Pan
Des Moines
St. Joseph
Traiia
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Bart
Chcago Limited
Chicago Express
P. & K. C. Limited
Nou Express
Yveersers
Brawsater House
Brewater House
Fitz
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Constantia
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