Lincoln Birthplace Claim Sparks Kentucky Affidavits
Affidavits published in the Courier Journal argue the Lincoln cabin stands in Washington County and that Abraham Lincoln was born there, not in Larue County. Witnesses including John Hardesty and W F Booker describe the family’s early life, marriage, and move from Washington to Hardin/Larene county.
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Lincoln Memorial Association
Abraham Lincoln
Courier Journal
Louisville
Lincoln
Washington’ County
Larue County
Washington County
William Hardesty
Thomas Lincoln
Nancy Hanks
Richard Berry
Beechland
Abraham
Abe
John Hardesty
W. C. McChort
Ww. F. Booker
Abraham J Lincoln
John W. Lewis
Eighth
Kentucky
Washington
Hardin County
Hardin County Court
Samuel Haycroft
Nancy Hanks Lincoln
Nolin
Larue
Messrs
Nicolay and
Hay
Haycroft
Elizabethtown
Marge
Promises of quacks leave stomach damaged
A complaint about ineffective pills and bottled medicines is paired with an offer for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Toy at 385 cents from Joseph Emmett, suggesting remedial relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Joseph Emmett
Picnic for Seniors At Globé Park Next Tuesday
Jurors schedule a senior picnic at Globé Park next Tuesday afternoon replacing a planned reception and dance. Faculty will chaperon as seniors look forward to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globé Park
Kathryn Jones
Nellie Holland
Edward Burk
Mary Baldwin
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Hisse Figeler
Thomas Jefferson
Kathryn Hill
Benj. Franklin
Helen Litwinski
Wolf
Quebec
Ed Luebbing
Amerida
Alma Vaupels
Perry
Lake Erie
Fred R. Young
Wil Ham
Lloyd Garrison
Ella Flachtemeier
George Rodgers Clarke
Ulysses
Goddard
Muskalonges Highlight Long Lake Fishing
W H Holland visiting Long Lake Wisconsin reports strong fishing season with large muskalonges. George Tinsley shows a 25-pound muskalonge at Tingley’s. Belvidere and Eau Claire parties weigh 27 and 18 pounds. Pickerel and bass also abundant. Holland plans to stay through summer.
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W. H. Holland
Long Lake
George ‘Tinsley
Wis
George Tinsley
Mr. Holland
Labor unions and labor events highlight Chicago and national scenes
The Chicago Federation of Musicians plans a union clubhouse costing $100,000. The Commercial Telegraphers Union of America held a profitable Cincinnati convention and launched a mutual benefit department. Maryland shows strong anti child labor sentiment, while Lord Stanley's post office reforms allow union formation. John Mitchell may resign to study law in Chicago. West Virginia permits delegates to enter politics. The International Brotherhood of Foundrymen met in Cleveland. George E. McNeil led early Knights of Labor. Michigan enforces child labor laws for under 16s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Federation of Musicians
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union of America
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
Maryland
Lord ‘Stanley
British Post Office
Postmaster Generals
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Clarence Darrow
Mitchell
West Virginia Federation of Labor
Wheeling
International American Foundrymen’s Association
Cleveland
George E. McNeil
Boston
Knights of Labor
America
McLeod
Michigan
Hyomei Air Inhaler Claims Cure for Catarrh
Hyomei marketed as a germ disease remedy with inhaler use three to four times daily. The outfit costs one dollar with extra bottles at 60 cents and an absolute guarantee by Wm. F. Jungkunz that it costs nothing unless it cures.
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Wm. F. Jungkunz
Winter family to return to Freeport from California
D. M. Winter and family, long time Freeport residents, plan to move back from Pasadena California. They expect to leave Pasadena next Tuesday and resume their home in Freeport.
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Freeport
Help Wanted: Steady Housekeeper for Small Family
Will pay $4.00 per week for a competent and steady housekeeper who plans and performs all tasks including washing and ironing for a small family. Good home and treatment assured. Address or call care of Anzieger office.
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Anzieger Office
Canary Men’s Shoes at East and West Offer
Readable ad notes men’s oxford shoes branded Never Slip in leather styles with varying shapes. Prices range from $3.00 to $4.00 at the E and W department store locations.
Rose the cow outproduces all in Illinois dairy records
W J Frazer of the University of Illinois documents Rose a sixteen year old cow that averaged 3884 pounds of butter per decade and 580.6 pounds in a single year while Queen a rival cow produced far less. Rose's ten year record yields over 36 tons of milk and a clear profit well above a thousand dollars.
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Rose Ts
Urbana
United States
Rose
Queen
Jedd
Antewlieyaue
University
Elgin
Ilinois
W. J. Frazer
University of Illinois
This Date in History 1772 1905 Chronology Highlights
A compact chronology lists events from 1772 to 1905 including births of Robert Stephenson and others, declarations and treaties by Continental Congress and Vienna, deaths of Paine Siddons Jackson Jerrold Bourget Ford, and notable battles and fires across Europe and North America.
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Robert Stephenson
Continental Congress
Thomas Paine
Vienna
Danube
Sarah Siddons
Texas
United States Senate
Andrew Jackson
United States
Douglas Jerrold
Napoleon
Victor Emmanuel
Milan
Cross
Keys
Francis Joseph
Austria
Hungary
Crane
Yerger
Jackson
Miss
Galveston
Quebec
Archbishop Bourget
Bob Ford
Jesse James
Creede
Colo
Sweden
Norway
Electric Bitters touted as cure for diverse ailments in India and U S
S A Brown of Bennettsville S C praises Electric Bitters as a remedy for dyspepsia chronic liver trouble and other disorders claiming it restored his wife to health after years of suffering. The ad cites relief from chills fever malaria biliousness lame back and kidney and bladder problems with a 50 cent guaranteed sale by Jos Emmert druggist.
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India
S. A. Brown
Bennettsville
S. C
Jos
Emmert
New Relief Shoes For Ladies From Winslow & Co
Winslow & Co introduce the New Relief a new style of ladies footwear designed to ease tender joints. The article notes comfort and modern styling aimed at women seeking supportive everyday wear.
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Winslow & Co
Ladies Heel Hug Canaries Shape Fashion at Low Prices
Trade ad notes varied nesta shapes patterns and leathers for ladies heels called Heel Hug priced from 1.60 to 3.50 at the E and ve o-Cld store offering multiple styles.
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Nesta
E. & Ve. o-Cld
North-Western Line Offers Excursion to California
Low excursion rate from all stations June 26 to July 7 for round trip. Three fast trains daily to California. The Overland Limited electric lighted, under three days to San Francisco. The Los Angeles Limited electric lighted via Salt Lake Route. The China and Japan Fast Mail offers drawing room and tourist sleeping cars to both cities. Information available from Chicago & North-Western agents.
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San Franisco
Los Angeles
California
San Francisco
China & Japan
Chicago & North-Western
Jewelry gifts from A W Ford Son Pioneer Jewelers
Graduation gift jewelry available at A W Ford and Son Pioneer Jewelers with reasonable prices. F J Burdett piano tuner accepts orders at Krown and Dallmeyers or phone 14dt.
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A.W. Ford & Son
Pioneer Jewelers
F. J. Burdett
Krown & Dallmeyers
Following the Flag Health Advice from War Veterans
Wil lis T. Morgan a retired U S A commissary sergeant from Concord New Hampshire testifies to Dr King s New Discovery as the top medicine for coughs colds bronchial troubles and all lung diseases after two years in Cuba and two in the Philippines He praises its health keeping benefits and notes it is sold at Jos Emmett druggist with trial bottles free and prices 50 cents and 1 90
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Cuba
Philippines
Willis T. Morgan
Concord
N. H
Jos
Emmett
Bargain Friday Sale at Wright and Co
Bargain Friday on June 8 offers ten percent off entire stock. Shoes trunks and valises discounted at Wright and Co.
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W. Oo
Wright & Co
Automobile veils and ceilings in Miss Summer 8 designs
Umbrellas repaired and recovered. T S. Ryan listed at 87 Galena Street.
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Stephenson St
T S. Ryan
Galena Street
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Gchmidt, Wachlin & Pfeifer
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