Inventions That Would Bring Fame and Comfort
A London Express humorous survey praises unseen inventors and imagines fixes for daily annoyances. It lauds a movable head stud designer, a universal button hook substitute, a durable unbreakable bootlace, and better umbrellas and mats, plus lighter waterproof boots, a fountain pen with ink alerts, flexible transparent glass, and self cleaning revolving mats. It also envisions fitted chairs, safer pipes, and improved hats to address common discomforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Express
Napoleon
Goloshes
the Express
Lancet
Hats and ashpan reform push meet wind and rail needs
A discussion notes the windproof hat idea failing and urges a straw hat of usable size. It cites railroad delays from ashpan shortages as engines received recently lack proper ashpan space. Rail managers seek new ashpans, hoping to equip about sixty percent of locomotives, a costly endeavor for grate developers.
Life of Eugene V Debs Born in Terre Haute Indiana
The article outlines Eugene V Debs born November 6 1855 in Terre Haute Indiana. It tracks his early work as a locomotive fireman city clerk election to the Indiana legislature 1885 leadership roles in the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and the American Railway Union and his presidencies nominations by the Socialist party in 1900 1904 and 1908 including his Pullman strike involvement and contempt of court sentence.
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Eugene “Victor Debs
Socialist Party
United States
Terre Haute
Ind
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Indiana
American Railway Union
Debs
National Council of the Social Democracy
Baby’s itch easily cured by D D D prescription
An old advertisement claims infantile eczema in children is easily cured with D D D Prescription a compound of oil of wintergreen thymol and glycerine. A testimonial from Rev Lewis Steeley of Weatherly Pa says his baby’s face cleared after using 3% bottles and has not returned. The message urges parents to use the remedy for their child and notes quick relief and permanent cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Steeley
Weatherly
Wm. F. Jungkunz
This Date in History Highlights Notable Events
A compact list recalls 1635 Thomas Parr’s death in London at 152, 1782 America’s first line of battle ship launched at Portsmouth NH, 1862 Burnside replaces McClellan in the Potomac Army, 1865 Longworth born Cincinnati, 1900 Bland’s silver bill, 1906 Chicago bank wreckers sentenced.
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Thomas Parr
London
America
Portsmouth
N. H
Fort Erie
United States
Benjamin FF. Butler
Deerfield
Washington
Mind Your Business Pills Ad at Emmert Drug Store
A vintage advertisement promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills to prevent biliousness malaria and jaundice. The copy urges readers to mind their business and avoid trouble with a 25 cent bottle sold at Jos Emmert's drug store.
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Dr. King
Jos. Emmert’s
Skating at Rollaway Rink Everyday
Skating sessions run every afternoon and evening at Rollaway Rink with steady attendance from local skaters.
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Rollaway
Blacksmith to Close on Exchange Street November 1
Hatse Drey er announces the closing of his blacksmith shop on Exchange Street November 1 and will identify with Clark & Son. He solicits former patrons and invites new customers.
Town Board Meeting Set To Audit Bills
Town notices a regular meeting of the town board on Thursday November 5 at 7 30 p m to audit bills. Citizens with claims against the town should present them at the town clerk office at once at City Drug Store corner Galena and Van Buren streets. Michael Steffen Town Clerk.
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City Drug Store
Galena and
van Buren
Michael Steffen
le Zat
Sleep Warm Comforts for Sale at Sterling Factory
Printer’s notice offers 160 extra large sanitary Comforts for sale after selling interest in the Quilting Factory at Sterling. Bargain price below material cost. Contact L D Wear via Pine for details.
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Sterling
Cleaning order for BB Dye Works returns and pressed guarantees
To be cleaned, clothes must go to the BB Dye Works and returned if not made exactly right. Our pressing is guaranteed also, 9-20d wit.
Ten Generations of Corn Breeding Experiments
The Iowa State bulletin reports on corn breeding over ten generations to alter protein and oil content. It notes increases in protein from 14.92 to 14.26 percent, decreases to 8.64 percent, oil rise to 7.37 percent and drop to 2.66 percent, with climate and soil affecting outcomes. It highlights tradeoffs between high protein and yield, and the role of nitrogen fertilization in boosting protein.
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Louie H. Smith
Maois Agricultural Experiment Station
Illinois
Roosevelt to Join Outlook as Special Contributing Editor
Theodore Roosevelt will join the Outlook editorial staff as special contributing editor from March 1909. He will work from the Outlook office and consult with the staff, signing his editorial pieces as his own views. Roosevelt plans Africa travel after presidency and his expedition reports will appear in Scribner's Magazine.
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New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Outlook
Roosevelt
Africa
Scribner’s Magazine
Harriet M. Burbank Piano Teacher Opens Studio
Harriet M. Burbank announces piano studio at 86 Grove Street offering lessons. She invites pupils to enroll as she resumes sessions on September 22.
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Harriet M. Burbank
Grove St
Watched Fifteen Yeare Buckley Sale Verbatim
A Maine resident claims Buckley salve cured sores burns and ulcers for fifteen years, saying it has saved many doctor bills. The testimonial notes availability at Emmert's drug store in East Wilton and a 26-cent price.
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Buckley
Saya A. BF. Hardy
Fast Wilton
Maine
Emmert
Suita Nicely Pressed 60c at Mal le's
A brief item notes Suita pressed 60 cents at Mal le's located near Galena and Van Buren streets with silt present in the area.
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Alee Footlace
Hirthidda
Eugene Y. Debs Ee
Er Khausen & Hill
L. D. Wear
College OF Agriculture
Sues Bulletin Describ
Outlook Magazine
Panama Canal
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Wim. Walton
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