Prices Drop at Blanke’s Coffee Department Sale
Prices are down at Blanke’s Coffee. A large clearance on coffees and teas with many items at special prices. 2 lb tins of Banker's Mocha and Java at 40c and other blends like Eureka Mocha and Java, Blanke’s Exposition, and Makoba coffee offered below regular prices. Tea and fruit lines also included with low prices. Notice promises price matching or beating competitors and urges reading Tuesday’s advertisement update.
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MaKoba Cofee
Deaths and sacrifices on Valdez glacier tragedy tale
Seattle, Jan 28. Copper river prospectors perish on Valdez glacier after crossing toward Valdez camp. Names listed include Charles Ehron and C. P. Smith of New York and Chicago, Olelhvien Baldwin and Henderson of Wisconsin, George Sweesey of New York, plus frozen miners George Powlowits and Sylvester Grog. A hospital at Twelve Mile Camp treats six with severe frostbite. The father and son Vata sacrifice lauds the son giving wrap to save his father, both freezing. The son dies as the father struggles toward Twelve Mile Camp. Smith, Ehron, and others froze after crossing the summit in December.
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Seattle
Wash
Cottage City
Alaska
Valdez Glacier
Igst
Charles Ehron
New York City
C. P. Smith
Chicago
Olelhvien
Baldwin
Wis
Henderson
Wisconsin
George Sweesey
New York
George Powlowlts
Sylvester Grog
St. Joseph
Helven Jivens
Valdez
Twelve Mile Camp
Twelve Mile
Smith
Ithron
George Paulowicz
Chas
Khron
Manhattan Mining Company
George Pealowtz
Dr. Lewis
Sweezey
Glacier Orly
Sweesey
Diabetes cure claim in the Dodd's Kidney Pills ad
Minwanxen dan J J Doran of 227 Howell Street testifies after fifteen years of diabetes that Dodd's Kidney Pills cured him. The ad asserts the remedy treats diabetes, Bright's disease, dropsy, rheumatism, backache, female troubles, and kidney disorders, with price details and mail order. Also notes Vienna gasworks construction and Burdock Blood Bitters promotions.
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Minwanxen
Dan
J. J. Doran
Howell Street
Lake
Dodd
Bright
Blader
Dodd’s Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Glacier tragedy and follow-up incidents in early reports
A span of grim notices recounts miners lost on a glacier near Valdez including Khron and Henderson and George Pealowtz, with Khon’s widow in Chicago and Dr. Lewis tending injured men. Other reports describe an accident at Norwalk steam canalboat J C Austin, and separate Wisconsin accidents as well as legislative moves on railroad safety and barber licensing.
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Norwalk
Conn
Tiss Saway
J.C. Austin
New York
Nor- Walk
Levine
Jersey City
Chomas Young
Geckhand
Mars
Thelen Callahan
Pneumonia Link Averted by Chamberlain Cough Remedy
The text asserts pneumonia follows colds or la grippe, claiming during past epidemics the illness did not develop when Chamberlain's Cough Remedy was used. It touts the product as best for bad colds and la grippe, warranted, sold by Emmett & Burrell. Also notes a long historical fatal day in England with multiple royal deaths on a Saturday.
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Chamberlain
Emmett & Burrell
Grain-O touted as coffee substitute for children
A brief ad extols Grain-O as a nourishing grain drink for kids. It claims Grain-O tastes like coffee when prepared correctly, costs about four cents an ounce, and is sold by all grocers. It encourages substituting Grain-O for tea or coffee to distribute health through children.
Colosseum of Rome Stands Tall At 615 Feet Diameter
The largest building in the record is the Colosseum at Rome, noted for its 615 foot greatest diameter and 120 foot height. This description highlights its massive size in historical measurements.
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Rome
Quality Kidney Remedy Promoted by Local Junketers
Ooley's Kidney prep remains advertised as reliable for kidney and bladder concerns. Claims include cure for all kidney diseases. Brands Burns Pillsbury Best and Gold Medal flour are offered at Burrell's 110 Stephenson Street.
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Pillsbury’s
Burrell’s
Stephenson Street
Local merchants advertise bids and piano memo
Fine stock fresh canned fruits and vegetables offered at Burrells 110 Stephenson St. Bids for grocer ies and meat market business to H D Post funished by J J Kenny agent 28d 1w 107 Stephenson St due by January 25. Kimball piano company sends miniature diploma and gold medal notice to C R Kerry Freeport TL. Piano leaders showcased at Ferrys store 58 Stephenson St Freeport with easy terms.
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Stephenson St
H. D. Post
J. J. Kenny
Kimball Piano Co
C. R. Kerry
Freeport
Kimball Pikmos
Omala
Axy Piano
W. OW. Koureans Co
Ferry
Congress Debates Army Reorganization and Paris Treaty
Washington dispatch reports Senate consideration of the Paris treaty ratification with Sullivan opposing colonial commitments. The army reorganization bill faces opposition. Hull signals cuts to enlistment targets to about 60,000 with presidential discretion to reach 100,000. Johnson and Trenderson attack annexation and Philippines cession, while the House adjourns before finishing the first section under five minute rule.
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Manto
House
Washington
Senate
Platt
New York
Sullivan
Mississippi
Representative Cooke
Hull
Johnson
Indiana
Trenderson
Iowa
Philippines
Michigan Farm and City Mortgage Totals for Last Year
Labor Commissioner Cox reports 23 780 farm property mortgages totaling 15 032 804 and 17 522 city mortgages totaling 16 195 199 were recorded in Michigan last year. Discharges numbered 22 491 for farm mortgages totaling 15 102 264 and 14 423 for city mortgages totaling 11 663 784. Average recorded mortgage rate was 7 percent and 7 4 percent for discharged.
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Lansing
Mich
Cox
Michigan
Michigan solons approve national wartime conduct in unanimous vote
Indorsement of the national administration is adopted by the Michigan House in Lansing with Alger singled out for praise. The senate ignores Pingree's message and the house postpones action. Junket critics face a frosty reception as the junketeers plan a departure from Detroit tomorrow night.
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Michigan
Lansing
Mich
House
Alger
Pingree
Senate
Widow of Stephen A. Douglas Dies in Washington
Adele Cutts, widow of Stephen A. Douglas, dies at her Washington home after a life marked by society prominence and early political partnership with Douglas. She accompanied him on his prewar campaign and later lived as a recluse until later marrying Adjutant General Williams.
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Stephen A. Douglas
Washington
Robert Williams
Dolly Madison
Adele Cutts
Douglas
Williams
Illinois Legislature Recess Looms After Busy Start
Springfield notes the legislative session stretched four weeks with two perfunctory days and over 200 bills filed. A high misdemeanor bill targets buying imitation butter for state institutions as both chambers head toward adjournment Tuesday. Chicago reports Swift & Co and Libby, McNeill & Libby offer $100,000 rewards to anyone proving beer packed by them used chemicals for preservation during the war.
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Springfield
Ill
Chicago
Chicago Packers
Swift & Co
Libby, McNeil & Libby
Abbreviated Telegrams Spark Bank Failure News
P and M Shields of Belfast fail with 600000 liabilities. A barber jailed ten days for stealing five cents. Major Newton Walker of Lewiston ill with pneumonia. Colonel Sexton in Washington hospital stable. Jamil Reuter and wife Ida die suddenly in Brooklyn. Mrs Parker wife of Rev Parker dies in London. Yale student Iwins Anderson jailed ten days in Cambridge. Fourth Illinois regiment ordered out of service from Havana report. N ray locates bullet in St de Mar Chicago. Chippewa Falls thermometer hits 24 below, season low. US pressuring release of Spanish prisoners via French embassy. Dr William Catto of Decatur killed by train in Assumption. US leads in Peters peace fund subscription. With Titeau frames, England and colonies 6204000, France 495000, Spain 29600. Cleveland waitresses form union with Knights of Labor as Lady Waiters Industrial Association.
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Stapleton
8. S
Newton Walker
Lewiston
Tls
Colonel Sexton
Washington Hospital
Jamil Reuter
Brooklyn
Ida
Parker
Joseph Parker
City Temple
London
Iwins Anderson
Yale University
Cambridge
Havana
St. de Mar
Chicago
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Ekrench
Spbhasignin
United States
William Catto
Decatur
Ils
Central Wilagis
Tun Ver
Assumption, Ill
Peter's Peace Fund
Titeau Frames
Itngland
France
Spain
Fervent zeal drives religious work and reform
Enthusiasm and warmth are praised as the essential force behind effective movements. A passionate, earnest leader fuels Christian effort, while cold blooded intellect alone cannot move the masses. The text argues fervor is needed for pulpit success and for spreading the kingdom.
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Paul
Presbyterian
Dean's Ointment Heals Piles Quickly at Drug Stores
Itchy piles plagued readers are urged that Dean's Ointment cures quickly and permanently. Available at any drug store for 50 cents from Emmert & Burrell.
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Dean
Emmert & Burrell
One-Tenth Belief Versus Full Christian Dedication
A Sunday School Times notion argues giving a tenth to the Lord is not enough. It urges total dedication of all possessions to the Master to receive all He offers. An advertisement for Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil from Emmert & Burrell warns of accidents and promotes household remedy.
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Sunday School Times
Australia church societies count and growth figures
Australia reports 1,723 Christian Endeavor societies with 52 340 members plus unaffiliated societies totaling 65 000. Of these 8 148 joined the church this year and 1 461 associates became active. Wesleyan Methodists lead with 6 535 societies, Baptists 150, Congregationalists 181, Presbyterians and Primitive Methodists 110 each, Bible Christians 89, Church of England 27. The rest are cited with religious ad copy and a lighthouse metaphor.
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Australia
Christian Endeavor
Church
Wesleyan Methodists
Baptiste
Congregationalists
Presbyterians
Primitive Methodists
Bible Christiang
Church of England
Bethesda Nature's Own Specific and cures claim
An advertisement touts Bethesda Nature's Own Specific as a kidney disease remedy used by hundreds of physicians and claimed to cure Bright's Disease and other afflictions. It promotes rapid, lasting effects, lists half gallon bottles sold by druggists, and offers a booklet at a cost. It also promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for consumption with broad curing claims and a 21 cent offer for a medical book.
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Bethesda
Bright
A. M. Jones
Bethesda Mineral Springs Co
Waulesha, Wis
Grant era scandal report hits Wright in Wisconsin struggle
A social committee in Sacramento reported on misconduct tied to the 1914 United States senator election. It details Howard B. Wright receiving 900 from U S Grant Jr and a 750 loan, plus promises to sway votes for Robert N. Bulla. Milton Green spent over 20000 to aid a Republican legislature. The panel condemns the cash expenditures as corrupt and urges the assembly to decide punishment. Effects split opinions among Grant allies and opponents.
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Sacramento
Cal
Social Committee
United States
Howard B. Wright
Assembly
U. 8
Grant, Jr
Grant
Milton J. Green
Wright
John D. Spreckels
W. 8. Leake
Robert N. Bulla
Bulla
Daniel M. Burns
U.S. Grant
Milton 8. Green
U. S
Committee of Investigation
Floward E. Wright
Ninety ballots and no choice in caucus
Madison reports ninety ballots cast in the Republican caucus to select a U.S. senator for John L. Mitchell's seat. Quarles leads with 40 votes, Stephenson 10, Cook 10, Babcock 16, Webb 10 as factions shift. Democrats weigh backing a single candidate to reach 67 votes.
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Madison
Wis
United States
John JL. Mitchell
Joseph V. Quarles
Stephenson
Cook
Babcock
Webb
Quarles
Joint Assembly
Harrisburg
Harrell
Beaver
Quay
Tribune Promotes Semi-Weekly and War News
The New York Tribune promotes its Republican aligned weekly paper and its semi weekly edition. It touts market reports robustly, weather notes, farm and garden topics, and a Friday illustrated supplement with humor letters and world affairs. Sample copies offered free. clubs invited.
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Tribune
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