Forest Fire Devastates Northern Michigan Towns
Terrifying blaze in the northern Michigan peninsula leaves four towns wiped out and ten more damaged. Two thousand homeless and four thousand destitute across Quinnessee and adjacent areas. One cook died in a timber camp, three children perished in Quinnesec, dozens missing, and property worth millions burned as Governor Warner seeks relief funding.
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Fiennaba
Mich
Michigan Peninsula
Peshtigo
W. KE. Wells
Escanaba
Lake Shiriovlor
Peter Lifond
Katos
Quinnesec
Marquette
Menominee
Delta
Alger
Dickinson
Talbot
Saunders
Niagara
Wis
Northland
Corwell
Antoine
Spring Valley
Kingsley
Woodhiwl
Foster City
Sala
Metropolitan
Devastating West District Fire Sweeps Towns and Homesteads
A wind-driven wildfire roared through the district after weeks of smoldering, expanding to a fifty mile front. Woodsmen, farmers, and townsfolk fought flames to save villages, but several settlements like Igh bot and Quinkesec were abandoned amid burning cattle, stock, homes, and personal losses.
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Solte
Oas
Fire razes Cobalt as dynamite magazine explodes
May 21 report from Cobalt Ontario describes a forest fire sweeping the northern town area near the Ontario Powder dynamite magazine. Seven and a half tons of dynamite exploded within fifty feet of the town center, wrecking buildings and causing widespread damage. One child is reported dead.
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Cobalt
Ont
Ontario Powder Company
Campaign to subdue Pulajanes in Samar inland
Manila reports the Philippine commission has authorized Governor Geo. Curry to lead a military campaign against the Pulajanes inland in Samar. Scouts and constabulary will guard existing stations while regular troops with Curry pursue insurgents. Fourteen infantry companies participate. resistance is anticipated.
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Manila
Philippine Commission
Geo. Curry
Samar
Curry
Ide
Wood
Two Heroic Children Die in Pond Rescue
In Dubuque Iowa on May 21 Leonard Metcalf aged 10 and Viola Schaefer aged 12 lost their lives after saving their younger brothers from drowning in a pond. Both children acted to save siblings and drowned in the attempt, leaving grieving families and a town paying tribute to their bravery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque, Ta
Leonard Metcalf
Viola Schaefer
Baseball Scores From Saturday And Sunday Games
Scores across leagues show New York defeating Pittsburg 5 1, Philadelphia routing Chicago 5 0, Brooklyn beating St Louis 7 5, and Chicago blanked by New York 10 4. American and Western games include Detroit beating Philadelphia 11 2, Boston 23 New York 8, and Milwaukee 9 Kansas City 4, with various other results listed.
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Chicago
Pittsburg
New York
Cincinnati
Boston
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Detroit
Philadelphia
Phin
Cleveland
New York &, Association
Indianapolis
Columbus
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Toledo
Louisville
Kannas City
Sioux City
Des Moines
Lincoln
Des Muines
Want and Need in Baby Health Emulsion Ad
A vintage advertisement argues babies need Scott's Emulsion for strength and comfort, claiming it builds health beyond ordinary food. It emphasizes that once given, children come to want it, citing dimples and round cheeks as signs of wellbeing, with Scott & Lowne at 469 Pearl Street, New York.
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Scott
Scott & Lowne
Pearl St
New York
Garden club notes mixed with stray phrases
Fragmentary text mentions garden related names and items including cabbage tomato and persons possibly Hants and Burchard. Reads as cut scraps from a local column with unclear actions or events.
WomanSins and a Double Tragedy in Chilheathe
George McWhorter, a wealthy grain merchant, was fatally wounded by Thomas Harris, who also shot him in the back after a prior stabbing of Harris’s wife. Harris surrendered. Mrs Harris is missing. The motive centers on suspected affair between McWhorter and Harris’s wife.
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Chilheathe
George McWhorter
Thomas Harris
Harris
McWhorter
Tiurris
Pridar McWhorter
Bac
Illnessed Bloomington dealer killed by Chicago train
Edgar D. Harber of Bloomington a senior Warhber Bros. dealer in agricultural implements was struck by a Chicago and Northwestern train in front of the Wentworth station in Chicago. He had been a patient at Kenilworth sanatorium for a nervous breakdown and, escaping from a guard during an evening exercise, ran toward the tracks and was fatally struck.
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Chicago
Edgar D. Harber
Bloomington
Warhber Bros
Chicago and Northwestern
Wenthworth
Harber
Kenilworth Sanatorium
Kelly
Ins Latly
Tie
Snookligen Nuptials Quiet May Wedding at Dakota Home
Miss Carrie Leone Snook and James B. Nygen wed in a small May ceremony at the bride’s parents’ Dakota-area home. The event featured apple blossom decor, a bridal entrance to Mendelssohn, and a breakfast reception. The couple plans to reside in Cedarville after June 1.
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County
Ilgen
Hgen
Cedarville
Sterling Guaeritiee
Iigen
Chicago
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures 23-Year Leg Sore
Mrs Lucia Wilke of Caroline Wisconsin found relief after 23 years from a running sore on her leg. A 26 cent box of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve completely cured the ailment, advertised as the greatest antiseptic healer of piles wounds and sores, priced 25 cents at Jos Emmert’s drug store.
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Lucia Wilke
Caroline
Wis
Bucklen
Jos
Happenings at Lena May 19 1933
Mrs. Mary Saul visits Freeport today to see relatives. Mrs. E. H. Baldwin and son of Warren visited G. L. Baldwin. Miss Cora Koenig came from Freeport to see relatives. About twelve dollars was raised at the Missionary tea at the Methodist church. Miss Gertrude Overstreet from Rockford to spend Sunday. Henry Seise from Warren visited yesterday. Mrs. Mary Reynolds went to Freeport to hear Rev Sundy and then to Rockford.
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Lena
Mary Saul
Freeport
E. H. Baldwin and Son
Warren
G. L. Baldwin
Cora Koenig
Methodist Church
Gertrude Overstreet
Rockford
Henry Seise
Mary Reynolds
Free
Mabel Goddard Named Lanark High School Principal
The Lanark board of education selects Miss Mabel Goddard as principal for the coming term. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Goddard of Freeport and a graduate of Freeport High School and the University of Wisconsin Madison. She taught in Lanark last year with noted success.
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Mabel Goddard
Lanark
Mi-ona stomach tablets advertised by W F Jungkunz
The ad touts Mi-ona stomach tablets as the best way to restore digestion and create appetite. It claims relief from irritation and inflammation of the stomach coating, strengthened gastric follicles, and regular digestion, with a 50 cent price and a money back guarantee if it fails to meet claims, except for stomach cancer.
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W.F. Jungkunz
W. F. Jungkunz
No Agreement In Sight In Coal Mining Talks
In Spinetiokl WL on May 21 the joint scale committee on miners and operators failed to reach a settlement. The panel plans to reconvene at 9 a.m. tomorrow. Ser Gan Justi, commissioner of the Illinois Coal Operators Association, warned that without progress the meeting could extend two weeks or more.
O Farrell Charged in False Pretenses Case
Teavloryville reports attorney R O Farrell faced grand jury on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. The case ties to a blackmail Mosby wife swapping scheme. Tred Wackma and his wife were arrested after evidence ended and sent to Shelbyville. Farrell allegedly drafted the agreement between Jackmain and Moshy.
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Teavloryville
R O'Farrell
W. Dackma
O'arrell
Shelbyville
O'Farrell
Jackmain
Moshy
Upcoming dances and events listed for May and June
May 2 events include a dance at St Fins hall a dance and card party at St Pros hall by St Plus society a ceremonial at Masonic temple a card party at K of P hall and Freeport Camp of Woodmen and Royal Neighbors. Prof Dawson hosts social dances May 2 and June 1 marks the last dance of the season.
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St. Fins Hall
St. Pros Hall
St. Plus Society
Capernaum Shrine
Masonic Temple
Freeport
Royal Neighbors
K.of P.hall
Prof. Dawson
Automobile Crash Leaves Several Hurt Near Terre Haute
Alvan J. Darish of this city was seriously hurt and W Nolker Breckeridge Jones and LH Benoit of St Louis were badly bruised when an auto en route to Terre Haute overturned. The party continued their journey after the crash.
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Warvis
Alvan J. Darish
W. , Nolker
Breckeridge Jones
Kh. LH. Benoit
St. Louis
Terre Haute
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed for Burns and Piles
Advertising copy touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as best for painful burns sunburn cuts bruises and especially piles with B C DeWitt & Co Chicago on every box and sold by all druggists amid imitators.
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DeWitt
DeWitt's
B. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Two Men Killed by Runaway Cars Near Litchfield
In Litchfield May 21 Frank J. Duffy aged 55 of this city and an unidentified man about 30 were run over and killed by a runaway car on the Big Pour railroad two miles coast of the city.
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Litchfield
Frank J. Duffy
Winslow & Co Sells Comfort Slippers At Low Price
Winslow and Company continue selling Com fort slippers at a steady price of 25 cents per pair despite time. Local merchants report demand remains steady and customers favor the affordable footwear option.
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Winslow & Co
Watch for Indigestion Symptoms and Liver Trouble
Warns readers to watch for early signs of indigestion and liver issues and to prevent progression by using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. Claims it rapidly and pleasantly cures chronic dyspepsia. sold by druggists for 50c or 1.00 with money back guarantee.
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Dr. Caldwell
Lydia E. Pinkham
Daily delivery priced at ten cents per week
The Daily announces citywide delivery at a rate of 10 cents weekly, offering readership access across all parts of the city.
F. J. Burdett Orders Brown Do Bone San
F. J. Burdett known as Piape FUE issues orders to Brown to perform bone surgery. Details are scarce in the fragment, with limited context on individuals’ roles or location. Further text needed for full clarity.
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F. J. Burdett
Piape Fue
Brown
Do Bone San
Freeport Building and Loan opens 51st series for subscriptions
The 4th Series matured May 1 and the 51st Series now open for subscriptions. The association promotes systematic saving with security and good returns. Subscriptions invited with monthly payments of 50 cents per share.
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Freeport Building and Loan Association
Report of King's Daughters Work at Mission and Settlement Home in April
The April report lists social callers 278 and employment bureau calls 64, readers 15, help and job applications 41, children served 129 boys and 148 girls, 4 gospel meetings, 4 graded instruction sessions, 6 Sunday School sessions, 1 follower of Christ meeting, 1 Whatsoever circle, 4 kitchen garden activities, 3 dementia science classes, 8 medal contests, 240 present at meetings, 85 papers and tracts distributed, 72 garments given or sold, total attendees 981 across all meetings and purposes, averaging 32 daily. Worker’s report shows 43 collection calls, 102 business calls, 60 missionary calls, 9 sick visits, 10 Sunday School teaching times to 69, 65 mission teaching times to 73, 72 meetings, 13 Whatsoever circle, 2 medal contests, 3 gospel meetings, 4 kitchen garden classes, 40 papers, 4 bouquets, 4 jelly glasses, 2 hours miscellaneous work, 258 hours on duty, and 112 hours housework.
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Mission and Settlement Home
King’s Daughters’ Mission and Settlement Home
H. H. Chale
King’s Daughters
H. H. Circle
The Prince Chap at Grand Opera House Chicago
Walter N. Lawrence presents Cyril Scott in The Prince Chap at the Grand Opera House Chicago starting May 20. The Broadway success features a London sculptor guardian to Claudia Errington, blending warmth and humor with a wholesome moral about unselfish love and happiness.
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Walter N. Lawrence
Cyril Scott
Edward Peple
Grand Opera House
Chicago
Broadway
New York City
Billy Peyton
Concensus
London
Claudia Errington
This Date in History Highlights Past Milestones
A compact list of notable events from 1084 to 1895 including Rome's capture by Henry IV, cantacuzenus in Constantinople, the Troyes treaty, births of Knox and Philip II, deaths of De Soto Montrose and Edgeworth, and late 19th century milestones from rail to tariffs and notable figures.
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Rome
Henry IV
John Cantacuzenus
Constantinople
Troyes
England
France
Burgundy
John Knox
Philip II
Spain
Ferdinand de Soto
Mississippi
Marquis of Montrose
Edinburgh
Hart of Oxford
Queen Ann
Bryan Edwards
West Indies
John Lyndhurst
Wayne
Savannah
Sackett S Harbor
Prince Leopold
Greece
Marie Edgeworth
New York
Buffalo
Prince Metternich
Count of Montebello
Versailles
Nellie Grant
A. C. F. Sartoris
White House
Roumania
Ohio River
Portsmouth Fell
Alphonso Taft
Emile Henry
Paris
Franz von Suppe
Notable Ohio Statesman Pou Corwin Mottoed on Monuments
Quote attributed to Qld Pou Corwin, famed Ohio governor, U.S. senator, and Tillmore cabinet secretary of the treasury, reflecting on monuments as solemn ashes. The remark ties to his reputation for grave public service and cautionary civic wisdom.
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Qld
Pou’ Corwin
Ohio
United States
Treasury
Tillmore
His Happy Home
A comic dialogue snippet from the Detroit Free Press features a couple trading quips about domestic life and fussing at home. The exchange hints at minor tensions over routine quarrels and household harmony.
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Ifice
Detroit Free Press
Winslow & Co Shoe Shop Promises Low Prices
Winslow and Co offers up to date shoes at the lowest prices, claiming they meet and surpass competition with strong value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow & Co
C. M. & St. Paul Sells Excur sion Tickets to Denver
The C. M. and St. Paul announces sale of excursion tickets to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo for 34.40 dollars. The offer appears in a July regional note with mention of a local agent and payment terms.
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C. M. & St. Paul
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Resolutions of Respect by Union Lodge No. 188
At the regular meeting of Union Lodge No. 188 Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen held May 13, 1906, resolutions of respect were unanimously adopted for Brother Joseph W. Tait. The lodge expressed sympathy to his wife, planned to drape the charter for 30 days, and a copy of the resolutions was to be printed and filed.
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Union Lodge No. 188
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Joseph W. Tait
Joseph V. Tait
T. H. Sturrz
R. Leslie
E. S. Kerlin Committee
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Michigan
Tansing
Michi
Warner Hias
Fuller
Ford
Delta County
Quinnesee
Channing
Esceinaba
Lte
Lake Superior
Esenniba
Win. Wells
Escanaba and
Lake Superior Road
Carmell
Pulajanes
Pacifiec
Samar Island
Burchard's Garden
Kems
Vtacvis
Tlinois River
Lan
Lanark Schools
Shhic
Aoe
B. Pinkham
Kemp
Balsam
Waterman Ideal
Otto Wagner
Galena St
Swarts & Fleck
Steph
Genesee Jauis
Dunkley
FBI Banner Grocery
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