Lena Herald reports bold huckster and town band plans
In Lena May, a swindler posing as a country seller hawked home grown hams to townsfolk then was nabbed by Police Chief Reardon. The Lena Band plans concerts to boost merchants, while local notices describe saloon licenses, trades, and daily exploits of residents and tradespeople.
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Lena
Mr. DeGraff
Waddams
Police Department
John A. Reardon
A. A. Krape
Spain
Vast Records of Illinois Masons Stored in Bloomington Vault
In the office of Grand Secretary J H C Dill, the Grand Lodge of Illinois Masons houses a vast collection of lodge records. The vault across the hall holds up to date names addresses and occupations of all Masons in Illinois kept in uniform books from each lodge and revised yearly. Current membership exceeds 70 000 with projections near 76 000 at the next grand lodge meeting.
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J. H. C. Dill
Grand Lodge of Illinois Masons
Bloomington
Dill
Eddy
Grand Lodge
Masonic Order
Illinois
Sveinercegp May 4 Governor Designation Debate
The house votes 25 to 4 to designate the expert printer as governor with a 2300 salary. An assistant who will be lieutenant governor earns 1000 annually, and the head proof-reader sees his salary raised to 1600 though the title remains the same.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sveinercegp
House
Wiz
The Soft Answer In New York Disturbance Tale
A four woman incident on stairs ends in a rude quip about Balaam and an angel. The front woman’s gown is stepped on and she retorts with a quick, sweet correction about the angel blocking the way, reflecting a humorous exchange in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balaam
New York
Ancient principles in modern anatomy and muscle power
The text recounts classic ideas on anatomy and physiology, noting 527 muscles and their roles, with claims that muscle power equals substantial work. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifier, flesh and muscle builder, alcohol free, herb based, aiding digestion and energy, with assurances of thousands restored health and vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Wrote His Own Note and a Debtor’s Draft Incident
A North Carolina tale notes a debtor Jenkins who drafts a closing instrument for a $200 debt to John Huggins. The document includes a soft promise not to press and is marked as a humorous historical anecdote from Harper’s Weekly. Also referenced are Foley’s Honey and Tar advertisements and sugar planter losses in the Felantian Islands due to water sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Jenkins
Samuel jJenkins
John Huggins
Geal
Samuel Jenkins
Pain Balm Promises Quick Relieve For Rheumatism
An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a fast remedy for rheumatism claiming it aids rest and sleep and may lead to lasting relief. Testimonial from Mrs. W. H. Leggetto Yum Yum Tennessee cites its effectiveness. Also mentions DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a reliable laxative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. H. Leggett
Yum Yum
Tennessee
The Richest Man In the World Kidney Cure Advertisement
An OCR fragment highlights claims for Poleys Kidney Cure and DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. It cites testimonials from Lebanon Kentucky and Adolph West Virginia about kidney disease cures and skin healing, and warns against counterfeits while noting sale by local merchants. The text also awkwardly references a British Tibet expedition cost.
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DeWitt DeWitt
H. BE. Zickefoose
Adolph
W. Va
DeWitt
H. J. Moogk
Joseph Emmert
Ringling Brothers to Keep Baraboo as Circus HQ
W J Power of Baraboo Wisconsin says Ringling Brothers will enlarge winter quarters there to house three circuses including Forepaugh Sells. He notes Baraboo already hosts Ringlings and Gollmar Bros and expects trains bring workers each fall, solidifying Baraboo as a major circus hub.
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Ringling Brothers
Wisconsin City
W. J. Power
Baratoo
Wis
Rockford
Freeport
Illinois
Janesville
Beloit
Baraboo
Mr. Power
Ringlings
Ringling Bros
Ringling Circus
Gem City
Gollmar Bros
United States
First Gan Is Fired In Congregational Protest
Boston May 6 a circular movement by the Congregational ministers of New England protested against John D Rockefeller Jr’s gift of 100000 to the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. Four circulars issued include a letter on the movement, a statement by Rev Gladden, a sermon by Rev Artemas J Taynes, and the protesting committee’s work titled The Issue Before the Church. Henry C Frick said the Equitable Life investigation is progressing thoroughly in New York. Washington Duke, founder of the Lorme company, is near death at his Durham home at age 84.
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Pecatonica
John Jacob Lampert
Uncle Sam
W. Bill Smith
John
Clyde LeRoy Nelson
John Clinton Dun
H. R. Nelson
Parker Perry
Oelweth
Syena
Perry
Chicago
Frarringer
Henry Farringer
North Dakota
B. H. Kuykendall
Will Derr
Boston
New Mishond
John 1. Barkefeller
American Board of Comissioners For Foreign Missions
Ginatther
Gladden
Artemas J. iTaynes
Newhaven
Conn
Equitable
New York
Henry C. Frick
Smttsburg
Mguitable Life Assurance Society
Untitled clash report with mixed illegible names
A fragmentary note describes a clash between troops and defenders with casualties including one killed and many workers injured. The text is garbled and names and details are largely unreadable.
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Orevhovozueve
Mussina
Mary G
Inoa
Scores on the ball fields through May 6 in Chivage
A garbled scores roundup lists baseball results from several cities and teams including New York Philadelphia Brooklyn and St Louis with various scores. The passage also mentions a court case involving a locomotive company and a jury verdict naming Kersten.
Not a Fall Fare Joke on a Streetcar
A humorous exchange from a Chicago Tribune vignette features a trolley car rider boasting that he has fallen off six cars today due to refusing to pay fare. He explains his tumbles come from conflicts with conductors, taking the mishaps in stride and maintaining good humor.
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Chicago Tribune
Ventilation and fog defense in the House of Commons
The article describes how the House of Commons in London ventilates by passing air through ice in summer and through thick cotton wool in foggy conditions to stay clear of mist. It notes outside fog remains dense while interior air remains normal and records a 62 degree normal temperature at bench level. It also mentions a dental ad and telegraph link to England from Old Calabar.
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House of Commons
London
Moyers
Kent
Cure for Indigestion and Cough Remedies From Old Ads
A collage of patent medicine pitches claims cures for indigestion with Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. Testimonials from Geo W Emory of Rock Mills Alabama and E L Babcock of Amherst Minnesota praise relief. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy touted as best for coughs. Also mentions Joley’s Kidney Cure and London lamp incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Geo. W. Emory
Rock Mills
Ala
E. L. Babcock
Amherst, Minn
H. J. Moogk
Joseph Emmert
Geo. L. Chubb
Harlan, Mich
C M and St Paul Excursion Tickets Offered for Multiple Destinations
The C M and St Paul advertises excursion tickets to Denver for the International Epworth League convention at 25 dollars with return by June 30 to July, to Portland for Lewis and Clark exposition at 46.50 round trip, and to Milwaukee for the biennial meeting. Also listed are dates for A R excursions to Sept 4-7 at 20 dollars, and other varied trip windows via the C M and St Paul line, agent J B Sweart.
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C. M. & St. Paul
Denver
A. R
Portland
Ore
American Medical Association
J.B. Sweart
Milwaukee
Woods
Men of
Amerigo
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Humphroys! Met Co
Cor. Wistar & Jobe Stroote
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Oresco
Iowa
Hobe Company
Chestnut St. Philadelpha
Ailury
Tlinois
Jorge Manieuring Company
Moore
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Bellat
Orease
Sheetz
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Kintzel
Charles BE
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Stephenson Street
Wldte
Be Te Stewart
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Saylors Park
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Atila Oitlee
Belge
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LolTur
Wodern
Lincoln Avenue
Frank Stosstiger
Maramret
Wales
F. i. Bauel
Lila
Buelsley
Galena
Houston UK
Saquira
Watton Woohens
Jackson and
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A. O. Meat's
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Bell Phone
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Baa
Meus
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Gouls Dickes
Sinte Bik
Dogrd
Onsen
Galen Ave
Gree 1
Rha
Same Bulla Inn
House of Light Tours
Quik Street
Lot Doxa
Pauire
Lehmidt
West Street
Dith Stukenberg & Fourlag Ulekets Iin
Sadler M F. Miller
Sand Tiaders
Oficuat Krug
Stephenson St. Szldtt
Utah
Montana
Washington
California
Oregon
J.B. Swwart
Agt
Savannah Ga
North-Western Line
Travelers’ Protective Association of America
Chicago & North- Weaters R’y
Lenn
Warren
Wwe
Peter Jerodat
Chak, Barret
John Martiny
Martiny
Cyril
Martiny Bros
Norpril Railroad Street
Masonic
Ilinois
Foley & Co
Foley
H. J. Moogh
FP. Jungkunt
Fienaltan Islands
Edmund Morci
Fane
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Oscar Bowman
Lebanon
Poley
H. J. Mough
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Russia
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Lmollowhiy
Logie
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Chietze
Uc New York
Basta
Philadelphia
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Amtorivant
Denvey Voucher
Colorado Springs Worth
Uhbeage
Mary Geodsane
Percy
Tate
Kersten
Guy Ury
Ayers
H. Z. Mongk
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Ayer
Leo Agence
Gertrude E. Fenner
Marion
Ind
Rake
Sy H. J. Moogh
Old Calabar
Southern
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Trope
United Kingdom
Lobi
Ulvin
Germany
Jungling
Joley
A. H. Davis
Mt. Sterling
Moley
Moogk
Jungtung
Pocket Book
Johns Harpster
John Schwarz & Son
W. P. Paints
Galena St
San Francisco
Los Angeles
North-Western
General Assembly of Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Freeno
Overland Limited
California Express
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