Baby Show Prizes and Farewell at Ridott Institute
The Ridott community held a prize event with awards for the heaviest and prettiest babies, and a reading contest led by Lloyd Askey. Officers were elected including President S. M. Malnix and Treasurer F. B. Walker. Resolutions praised the institute, speakers, and local support, with closing remarks and a pineapple of gratitude to participants and sponsors.
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Enseid
Mes
J . Stooké
Ri Cowley
Daniel
A. Cober
Ridott
Ruth
Wils Rodebaugh
Buckeye
Russell
Wimma
Cedarville
Lloyd Askey
Readig
Ivas
Rize
Wm. Lamb
Trasurer
Damascus
W. C. Swanzey
Idott
Diamond Dyes Promise Fresh Looks For Home Clothing
In nearly every home faded dresses and coats can be dyed to look like new using Diamond Dyes. Boys’ suits can be made from father’s work clothes and colored at home, while dresses and jackets for girls require little effort. Women dress families fashionably at small expense, with Diamond Dyes offering fifty colors and plain directions for successful home dyeing.
Markets Close Mixed as Wheat and Cattle Slump
Chicago closing Board of Trade quotes show May wheat at 0.784, May corn 0.894, and May oats 0.281 with hogs active at 28,000 while cattle total around 3,000 and sheep 7,000. Prices for pork and lard hover near 10.65 to 10.70, ribs around 5.25, and cattle weak to lower amid mixed grain futures.
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Board of Trade
Chicago
Atlantic Monthly offers 50 cent trial subscription
Houghton Mifflin & Company of Boston announces a special rate to new subscribers of fifty cents for a three issue trial subscription to the Atlantic Monthly. The publisher says the magazine is stronger than ever and invites new readers to become acquainted with the periodical.
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Houghton, Mifflin & Company
Boston
Mass
Atlantic Monthly
Atlantic
Grape-Nuts Promises Vital Strength and Brain Power
A Chicago newspaper editor privately attributes weight gain and higher energy to Grape-Nuts breakfast while noting no other habit changes. The ad-like passage credits the cereal’s planned science and a food expert behind its development, urging a trial by readers.
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Chicago
Postum Cereal Co
Lim
Battle Creek
Mich
A Hired Girl drew a large Grand audience last night
Rev Dr Hopkins to lecture The Golden Fleece at First Presbyterian church with a strong advance seat sale. Musicians Mrs John G Oyler Oscar Wagner Edwin Rotzler and ushers Misses Read Best Serfass Heard Mayer Morgan Clark Blust Youngs. Uncertain text.
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John G. Oyler
Burdett
Oscar Wagner
Edwin Rotzler
Helen Read
Bessie Best
Florence Serfass
Emily Heard
Grace Mayer
Florence Morgan
Marion Clark
May Blust
Mamie Youngs
Hopkins
J. H. Tice
Dubuque
Mr. Burdett
The Zandeh Mave They White and the Zandeh Chiefs
A passage from the Tortnightly Review describes the Zandeh in Sudan as a hereditary feudal aristocracy ruling with strength and fairness. It notes their pure blood lineage to James I times, six generations of united chiefs, and a unique central African caste with high self respect and ruling ability. Some members are copper colored with rare blue eyes and fair complexions, provoking questions about their origins.
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Sudan
Junker
Semio
Rafai
Central Africa
Andrew Bairo
Essex
Ogawai
Locusts to Europe as Argentina plans fertilizer trade
Reports from Argentina describe a developing industry turning dead locusts into fertilizer for Europe. A German firm has secured a concession to buy locusts nationwide for 1.50 per ton, with drying and processing costs estimated at 3.00 per ton plus labor and transport, Rosario chosen as processing hub.
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Argentina
Europe
Rosario
California Fig Syrup Co. laxatives praised for permanent cure
Advert explains that Syrup of Figs provides a permanent remedy for habitual constipation, criticizing temporary laxatives that only act briefly and may harm the system. It urges buying the genuine product made by the California Fig Syrup Company.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Forgers of Old Masters and the Art of Detection
A Paris Courrier des Etats Unis report discusses art forgery in Belgium and Europe. It describes fake paintings from forgers skilled enough to imitate ensembles, methods to age canvases, and detectors like alcohol fading and glue coatings. It notes famous Leo X portraits and the stubborn market of counterfeit works.
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Palais Royal
Brussels
Belgium
Hobbemans
Leo X
Uffizai
Florence
Museum
Naples
Imania
Paris
Col. Courrier Des Etats Unis
Bold Coffee Price Drops in Local Ad Offer
A local ad touts discounted coffee options including 3-lb and 2-lb cans of Mocha and Java blends at reduced prices. Banker's Mocha and Java coffee 2-lb can advertised at 40c, with other brands and teas featured at lower-than-market rates. Full produce line promised and a note that they frequently beat competitors on price in Tuesday ads.
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Boulevart Gambinalion
Specia
Blanke’s Exposition Brand
PTICO
Mrs Moore's Support to Keely and Rumored Romance
The Philadelphia Ledger notes Mrs Bloomfleld UH Moore's financial aid to late Mr Keely waned about three years ago after two experts visiting Keely's workshop saw no findings beyond known physical laws. Among her friends abroad was Robert Browning, with rumors she might wed the great English poet.
Trade Promotion Ad for Schoeffel and Brockhausen
Advertisement offering goods for trade from Schoeffel and Brockhausen with long distance telephone number 237 and notice that mail and telephone orders receive prompt attention.
Cure for La Grippe Promises Lungs Heal and Cough Cure
Foley's Honey and Tar heals the lungs and cures the racking cough of la grippe and prevents pneumonia. It is guaranteed. 25¢ and 50¢, H. J. Moogh, Swarts & Fleck.
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Foley
H. J. Moogh
Swarts & Fleck
Sale of Grocery and Meat Market by H D Post
Bids by letter invited for the stock of grocer ies and the meat market operated by H D Post. Bids to be received until Saturday, January 28. J F Kelly, Agent, 2d in 107 Stephenson St. Hair Work in All Its Branches. Mrs A C Thomas, 255 Galena street.
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H. D. Post
J. F. Kelly
Stephenson St
A. C. Thomas
Galena Street
Grand Special Sale Prices Beat Others This Saturday
Read these low prices and compare them with competitors. It pays to stock up now as prices are rock bottom. 12 bars Lenox soap for 25c. Havemeyer sugar 19 lbs for $1.00. Walter Baker cocoa 21c can. best mince meat 10c per package. buckwheat flour 22c a sack. corn meal 7c per 10 lb. Minnesota flour 90c a sack. tomatoes 6c. Freeport corn 1898 pack. California prunes 5c per lb. Enameline polish 3c. syrup 20c per gallon. mop stick 5c. chocolate 4c. fresh bread 8c loaf. lump starch 2c. fresh crackers 5c. condensed milk 6c can. skinned ham 8c lb. raisins 7c lb. macaroni 6c per lb. pumpkin 6c. pineapple 7c. potatoes 45c a bushel.
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Havemeyer & Elder
Walter Baker
Minnesota
California
Best stock in the city offers new goods cheaper
The ad touts a wide selection of new stock at lower prices than used items. It promises true adherence to advertised claims and highlights unbeatable value for customers seeking fresh merchandise.
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W. Stocks
Harlem
Vay J. Rees
Erin
Eth Scott
Silver Creek
Samuel Markell
Lancaster
Geo. F. Swarts
Freeport
Henry Lichtenberger
E. O. Peck
W. L. Lawhorn
West Point
Chas
A. Bolender
J.S. Walker
Rock Grove
W. W. Etzler
Winslow
L. Sheffey
Loran
Thomas Niblo
Rock Run
A. Damimeier
Kent
Geo. W.shippy
Waddams
Walter
Rankin
United States
Ciety
Congress
P. G. Holden
Jed H. Rankin
Rge
Peole
Warner
C. R. Ferry
Louis Boucher
S. M. Muustry
Apa Blaxeway
C.S. Dauveier
Surrell’s
Eaune
Eee West
Tours
Toiebel
Chas. E. Blaney
Grand Opera House
Blaney
the Grand
Moogh’s
Young. Bros
Messrs
Young Bros
John Wesley
Memorial Lutheran Church
H. EK. Monroe
Wilia
J. C. Ayer
Lowell, Mass
the Cash Shoe Store
Harter
James McNamara
Koenig
H. E. Monroe
Moogk
Blanke
Japan
Mrs. Moore and the
Schoeffel
Brockhausen
Gateway Street
Hentia Mae
Lennox
Hyson
A. J. Karcher
Galena Ave
S. Hermsmeier & Son
the New Grocery
Galena ST
Telephone
Llidw
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