Great Sixteen Inch Gun At Sandy Hook Fort Armored Defense
A nations’ defense advance is described as a 126 ton sixteen inch breeching loading rifle to be mounted at Sandy Hook. The weapon, cost about 41 million, range twenty miles, shell weight 2370 pounds, height and turret details, and the Endicott Board plan for multiple large guns are outlined along with past similar attempts and predicted impact on battleships.
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Watervliet Arsenal
New York City
America
Sandy Hook
Channel
Uncle Sam
United States
Endicott Board
New York
San Francisco
Boston
Hampton Roads
Inglish
Jupp
Meppen
Germany
Alps
Pre St. Didier
Mont Blanc
Chamonix
Shoeburyness
England
Watervnlet
Bethlehem Iron Company
J. P. Farley
J. W. Benet
Ordnance
J. W. Joyce
D. M. King
West Point
Ordnance Corps
United States Army
A. Christiansen
Royal Polytechnic Institute of
Beardsley Man Finds Relief From Dyspepsia
W H Shipman of Beardsley Minnesota testifies under oath that twenty five years of stomach trouble resisted doctors and diet. After using Kedol Dyspepsia Cure he can eat what he likes and feels like a new man. Digestive aid claim by H J Moogh.
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W. H. Shipman
Beardsley
Minn
H. J. Moogh
Effect of Her Singing In Moonshine
A husband extols his wife's voice noting a pathos that brings tears to listeners. A cynic agrees, saying she moves him to weep even when she only says she will sing, a line from Moonshine.
Remedy for chronic diarrhoea praised by reader
A reader reports long suffering from chronic diarrhoea since the war found relief with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The letter credits the cure to the product and notes it is for sale by a local druggist Jos Emmert in Gaara Mills Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
P. E. Grisuas
Gaara Mills
Jos. Emmert
Bishop Lineage Among English Clergy Described
Of 83 bishops in the Church of England three are sons of temporal peers two are bishops eleven are sons of clergymen three are sons of lawyers one is the son of a doctor two are sons of bankers five are sons of country squires one is the son of a tradesman eight are sons of farmers and two are the archbishops of Canterbury and York from army officers.
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Church of England
Canterbury
York
Foley’s Cure Promises Healthy Kidneys and Wellbeing
Nine chances in ten it’s your kids that need attention if you don’t feel well Foley’s Cure makes healthy kidneys and will make you well. H. J. Moogh and W. F. Jungkunz advertise Foley’s Honey and Tar for throat and lung relief claiming pneumonia follows lagrippe only if untreated. A telephone contract is deemed legal and binding per a Pennsylvania lawsuit ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. J. Moogh
W. F. Jungkunz
H.J. Moogh
Pennsylvania
Heal a Hurt Use Banner Salve Great Healer
An advertisement touts Banner Salve as guaranteed for cuts wounds sores piles and all skin diseases. Crowding the page also cites medical claims by H J Moogh and W F Jungkunz about healing products and a liberal use of pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Moogh
W. F. Jungkunz
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Praised by Grand Chancellor
Otto Korb of Boonville Indiana extols DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for delicate skin and stubborn ulcers with certain good results. It is claimed to cure piles and skin diseases. The note warns against imitation by H. J. Moogh. A South Africa note mentions volcanic land near Kimberley being sulphurous.
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Otto Korb
K. P
Boonville
Ind
DeWitt
H. J. Moogh
South Africa
Kimberley
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Praised by Prothonotary
Prothonotary J. I. Carson of Washington Pennsylvania endorses Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as an excellent remedy for stomach trouble. The claim states it digests food and cannot fail to cure. Additional notes mention a new marble substitute and a claim that rheumatism stems from uric acid with Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy.
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J. I. Carson
Washington
H. J. Moogh
Linen for photographers sells at same price as sensitized paper
A note states that sensitized linen for photographers is now priced at the same level as sensitized paper in the country, indicating equal cost for both materials.
De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve Claims 20 Years’ Piles Cure
H Clark of Chauncey Georgia reports that De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve cured him of piles after two decades of suffering. The product is advertised as a speedy remedy for skin diseases, with a warning to beware of dangerous counterfeits from H J Moogk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Clark
Chauncey, Ga
de- Witt
H. J. Moogk
Harlem garden area noted near water tower
Early and Late references point to a Harlem garden south of the water tower identified with H. D. Converse. The fragment hints at a local feature or landmark associated with the listed names and place.
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Harlem Gardens
Water Tower
H. D. Converse
Train to New York by Nickel Plate from Chicago
Daily 3:30 pm departures from Van Buren Street station Chicago on the Nickel Plate Railroad with three fast express trains to New York and Boston. For details contact J Y Calahan General Agent 111 Adams Street Chicago dw16-23-380
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Nickel Plate Railroad
van Buren St
Chicago
New York
Boston
J. Y. Calahan
Adams St
Nickel Plate adds 27 hour daily service Chicago to New York
The Nickel Plate road inaugurates on May 6 a daily 27 hour train service between Chicago and New York. Unexcelled dining car service at popular prices. Trains depart from Van Buren street passenger station on the elevated line. City ticket offices are 111 Adams St and Auditorium annex, contact Central 2057 or Harrison 208.
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Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
New York
van Buren
Yale Strongman Carver Sets New Intercollegiate Record
Charles Andrew Carver of Chicago a Yale senior in the academic department has set a new Yale strength record. He stands 66 feet one quarter inch tall weighs 175.5 pounds and is praised for his persistent gymnastic training. He dipped 47 times on parallel bars and pulled up 30 times. His total strength score is 1 754 kilograms under the new Intercollegiate Strength Test rules.
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Charles Andrew Carver
Chicago
Yale
Carver
Intercollegiate Association
Yale Gymnasium
Verrill
Intercollegiate
L A W National Meet Plans Under Way in Milwaukee
The League of American Wheelmen prepares for its national meet in Milwaukee this summer. A ten lap board track will be built in the Milwaukee Exposition Building under Walter Sanger. G G Greenbaum assists with the race program while I P Van Valkenburg arranges special railroad rates and time extensions for cyclers visiting Chicago Minneapolis St Paul the dells of Wisconsin and other points. The Pioneer's annual banquet will be at Whitefish Bay and a souvenir badge and book are planned for visitors. The Century Road Club of America plans a large delegation and a century run on the Chicago Milwaukee course along with a moonlight Lake Michigan excursion.
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G. G. Greenbaum
National Cycling Association Board of Control
Pioneer
White Fish Bay
Milwaukee
Century Road Club of America
Chicago-Milwaukee
Lake Michigan
I. IP. van Valkenburg
League National Transportation Committee
Chicago
Minneapolis
St. Paul
The
Dells
Wisconsin
Elwell Shatters Whist Memory Limit With Card Recall
A New York Sun report praises J. B. Elwell for extraordinary card memory in whist. He recalls every card in all hands from 24 deals, a feat that convinced a Baltimore visitor and a local bettor, proving his edge in both New York and Brooklyn clubs.
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New York Sun
Elwell
New York
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Charles Murphy’s Electric Battery Aids Mile A Minute Cyclist
Charies Murphy and notable cyclist Charles Murphy equips a bicycle with an electric storage battery to revive him during long races. Wires run from the battery to the handlebars with a switch on a handle. He claims the electric shock restores vigor and helps him outride tougher road racers.
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Charies Murphy
Charles Murphy
Cyeler
August Flower advertised as universal remedy for indigestion
Historical ad text touts Green's August Flower as a cure for biliousness headaches and general malaise. It claims doctors were scarce and pills unnecessary, offering sample bottles at Joseph Emmert's store.
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Joseph Emmert’s
Emmert & Burrell
Australia Bush Fires Ravage Warrambool District
The Warrambool district in Victoria suffered its worst bush fires in 50 years with about a million acres of grass burned. Thousands of livestock died, including 20,000 sheep and hundreds of cattle, and total damage is estimated at 500,000 dollars.
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Australia
Warrambool
Victoria
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Cited By Pa Woman
A South Burgettstown mother praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy for saving her nearly dead boy after whooping cough. One bottle cured him, she says, and Forsale by Jos Emmert Druggist. Also notes 52 Paris built automobile wagons readied for inland Africa service in the Kongo Free State to move freight and passengers from Badyinbe to the Niger.
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Chamberlain
J. L. Moore
South Burgettstown
Jos. Emmert
Paris
Africa
Kongo Free State
Badyinbe
Niger
Sound advice on kidney and bladder troubles ad in Bremen
Sound advice to those who have kidney and bladder troubles is to take a safe medicine like Foley's Kidney Cure. It always benefits the kidneys. H. J. Moogk and W. F. Jungkunz in the city of Bremen report a tax on incomes over $150 a year and propose raising the limit to over $225 a year.
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Foley
H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz
Bremen
Allen's Foot-Ease promotes comfort for tired feet
Allen's Foot-Ease powder cures painful swollen nervous feet and instantly relieves sting from coins and bunions. It makes tight shoes feel easy and combats sweating callous hot tired feet. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores, 25c by mail. Trial package free. Address Allen SImsted Le Roy NY. Brooklyn Public Library directors push central library plan costing over 1,500,000.
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Allen
le Roy
N. Y
Grain-O Try Grain-O Adopt a grain based coffee substitute
Try Grain-O. Ask your grocer for GRAIN-O the new drink that replaces coffee. Safe for children and adults, it has the rich color of mocha and java but is made from pure grains. Priced 4 the price of coffee 1bc and 25cts per package. Sold by all grocers. The marriage rate of Queensland Australia has declined from 14.5 to 6.3 per 1 000 between 1868 and 1898. One Minute Cough Cure stops coughs and cures colds quicker than any medicine. Pleasant and harmless. H. J. Moogh.
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Java
Queensland
Australia
C. Williams
Sterling Run
H. J. Moogh
Ancient Order of United Workmen opens charter sale
The A O U W. oldest largest fraternal order in the country reports over 385000 members in the U S. More than 95000000 paid to widows and orphans in 82 years including 8000000 in 1899 and 60000 in Freeport. Charter now open. full membership costs 3 dollars for a few days. Deputy Grand Master Sutherland in town. visits to Dr Holke's office each evening. Applications to Dreher Rosemeyer Guo Schmelzle Grote or others.
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Order of United Workmen
United States
Freeport
R. C. Sutherland
Holke
B. B. Dreher
Fr. Rosemeyer
Guo
F. Schmelzle
C.D. Grote
Helen H Birch Piano Teacher at 1560 West St
Helen H Birch is identified as a piano teacher operating from a studio located at 1560 West Street. The fragment indicates a private instruction setting, naming the instructor and address.
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Helen H. Birch
West St. of
Very Low Rates to Detroit for Baptist Anniversary
Ex excursion tickets will be sold from all stations on account of National Baptist anniversaries to be held at Detroit May 23 to 29. For sale dates and limits, apply to agents Chicago North Western Ry. May 9 19
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Detroit
Mich
North-Western
National Baptist
Chicago & North-Western R’y
Very Low Rates to New Orleans Excursion Tickets
Very low round trip rates to New Orleans aboard the Northwestern line for the Travelers' Protective Association annual convention. Excursion tickets available May 19 to 21 inclusive, with a final limit May 29. Tickets issued through Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
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New Orleans
Northwestern
Travelers’ Protective Association of America
Chicago & Northwestern R’y
Trains Halt and Schedule Fragments For Freeport to Chicago
Trains halt with partial timetable details from Freeport to Chicago and westbound services. Freight trains operate separately with no passenger service on some legs. Daily operation notes indicate select trains run daily except Sunday or Saturday, per agent E. B. Daly.
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Freeport
Chicago
tNo
Chicago Great Western
Dubuqnia
Brancaport, Paul
DesMoines
Joseph
Kansas City
South Freeport
Train connections and schedules for Milwaukee routes
The notice lists passenger and freight trains with connections to Chicago Racine Rockford Janesville Madison and Milwaukee connections. It announces departure and arrival times including No 6 No 72 No 36 No 53 No 38 and No 5 routes, with through coaches and baggage checked through to destination. J B SWEATT AGENT 5.
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Freeport
Loit
Seree Feseden Aveane Oon
Khorn
Sresterteeeene
Chicago
Racine
Rockford
Janesville
Madison
Milwaukee
Clinton
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Freeport, Illinois
Stephenson County Abstracts
Oloaer Taylor
A. G
Frick
Brewster
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Dakota
Iowa
Missouri
Nebraska
Bear River Valley
Utah
BE. Tras
Smith & Thomas
Residantias
Exchange Street
State
Illinoia
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Pres
H. H. Antrim
Casas
Saomway
V.pres
F. Dorman
Aast
Orit
State Bank
Caldwell
D.C. Stover
Helod
Dorman
H. Ri Agnets A
Oddard
A.volkers
R. G. Sheamway
First National Bank
D.B
BrowEx
Knowlton Brothers, Bankers
West Soldiers’ Monument
Feerport
Illinois
Europe
Facetroft
Successzor
Hettinger
Collmann & Co
ColluMann
D. F
Granam
Cashis
Collmann
V-Pres
L. B
Jungeunz
John 8. Collmann
C. O, Collmann
Second National Bank OF Freeport
Jacob Krohn
Alfred H. Wise
H. §. Webster
M. B. Elson
Heuben Siegfried
Aaron Bower
B. Erp. Brockhausen, M. D
Galena Street
Bitchie & Lukermann
Court Ho
E. H. Plac
Emmert & Burrell's
Stephenson Street
Freeport, Ill
Illinois Central Railroad
General Conference
M. E. Church
Illinois State
Association
General Assembly Presbyterian Church of
U.S
Louis
Illinois Central
H. W. Rowley
Schlott’s Laundry
Galena Ave
W. BE. Lake
Happy Creek
House of Keys
Isle of Man
W. F. Jungunz
the Sporting World
Brooklyn Public Library
R. R
Omaha Limited
Laves Chica Gos
Ps My
Omaha Express
Oma
Doda
Dubuque
Chicago Assenger
Chicago du Ages
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Os Bloomington
Fraeport
Ee Entveen
Chicago Limited
TANG
Chicago Express
MADD
Ls Ito P. Me
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Saneeenenee
Il A
Ucce
Axnant Madison
Dg Ville
Chicago & Northwestern
E. B, Daly
P. H
Nol Bt. P
K.C C, Limited
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Veil
GALL
Kon
Fitz
Irments
H. Lord
Gen
Pasa
Etl
Foago
Forreaton. Cessor
Forreston
Depatia East
Great Northern
Northern Pacific Railways
J. B. Swett
Glodwtf
California
St Haly
Denver
Salt Lake
St. Louis
Bell
Cap. A
Clark Street
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