Weather and electricity notes from St Joseph 1808
January 29 issue carries forecasts of storm paths across the continent with dates in February and a cool wave timing. The piece then explains electrical theories, contrasting single and two fluid concepts and recounts galvanism demonstrations using frog legs and metal contacts to illustrate experiments and the history of electric discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Foster
St. Joseru
Pacific
Rockies
Great Central Valleys
Ockies Country
Pacific Coast
Fuster
Freeport
Weather and science notes from old forecast and experiments
An array of weather forecasts predicts February temperatures across the west and east, outlining lines from Chicago to Santa Fe to separate milder and colder zones with normal rainfall in many regions and severe storms in northern states. The piece also discusses electrical theories, galvanism experiments, and a consumer testimonial for Dr. King's New Discovery, plus a note about Adelina Patti's jewelry.
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Rockies
Great Central
Galth
Ies
Tral
Es Country
Great Tal
Chicago
Louis
Oklahoma
Mississippi River
Texas
Florida
Ohio Valley
New England
Franklin
Epinus
St. Petersburg
Cavenh
Ers
George Brewster
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised for skin ailments
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve touted as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all eruptions with a promise to cure piles or money back sold by Emmert & Burrell at 25 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Emimert & Burrell
Star witnesses link Ohio senate bribery probe to Hanna
Columbus Jan 29 The senate investigation heard two key witnesses Representative J C Otis of Hamilton county and attorney Thomas Campbell testify they had been offered bribes to vote for Hanna. Campbell recounted money paid by General Boyce who claimed ties to J Pierpont Morgan and President McKinley. No direct link to Hanna or other Ohio figures was established, with Boyce insisting he supported Hanna but preferring his defeat if necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Greeve
Chilhowie
Dr. King
Emmeré & Burrell
Campbell
New York
Hanna
Boyce
Otis
Hamilton County
Columbus
Henry Harrison Boyce
Cincinnati
Great Southern
General Boyce
Gibson House
Solon Otis
J. Pierpont Morgan
Morgan
Ohio
C. Cc. Shane
Uoon
Garfield
Hollenbeck
Daugherty
Major Rathbone
Mr. Vernon
Telanna
Droste
Lane
McKinley
Republican Party
M. A. Hanna
Jared Bliss
Cut Flowers and Floral Offerings by Mrs Risixa
Advert shows Mrs Risixa offering carnations lilies narcissus hyacinths and primroses plus cineraries and other pot plants. Orders requested by postal card and notes 4-2001 w For That Tired Feeling promotion for Key West Perfection cigar sold by first class dealers. Also penmanship class for public school pupils with daily sessions and monthly rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Risixa
Key West Perfection
Lonoke County Race Tensions Stir in Arkansas
Crowded notices threaten all Lonoke County negroes to vacate within thirty days. Whites kill several black residents. schools closed as teachers warned. A prominent colored leader urges arms for defense. Local white violence and a white man’s acquittal add to the volatile scene. In other cities, franchise moves and civil service tensions surface as national issues echo locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkdnans
Rainchak
Little Rock
Ari
Tan
Lonoke County
Lonoke
Gardener Winningham’s Cure Through Pink Pills
William J. Winningham of Mattoon Illinois recounts a long battle with nervousness and a urinary ailment likely diabetes. After reading about Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People he tried eight boxes and says he was virtually cured. He praises the pills and recommends them to others while noting improved flow and perspiration. The ad claims pills restore blood, nerve strength, and fight various ailments.
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William J. Winningham
Mattoon
Illinois
Mr. Winningham
Ashboro
North Carolina
Saya
Acigneil Wms
Winningiam
William Tanor
Dr. Williams
da Williams’ Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. We
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Hegard
Emile Zola
Zola
Captain Dreyfus
Adelina Patti
MR. Boyce
Che Cronie
Hovea Sahl Ue
Merpont Morgan
Campbells
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
Western Base Ball Association
St. Joseph
Hickey
Quincy As
Ottumwa
Sioux City
Des Moines
Rock Island
Detroit
Mich
Internal Revenue
Phelan
Civil Service Commission
Washington
Saginaw
Congress
Civil Service
The
Iron Bar Association
Foley
H. J. Moogk
Swartz & Fleck
Stephenson County
Marcus Lane
Ill
Edwards
J. H. Edwards
Mattoon, Ill
Jsl
Lobplright
Brown& Dollmeyer
Court House
Freeport Light & Fuel Co
Stephenson St
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