Queer Nicknames of States and Their Historic Roots
A historical survey traces state sobriquets from empire state to nutmeg state and beyond. It explains origins like Connecticut’s wooden nutmegs, Virginia’s Old Dominion heritage, Pennsylvania as keystone, and Maine as the pine tree state, with numerous regional nicknames explained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Empire State
Excelsior
New York Tribune
Connecticut
New England
East Indies
Pennsylvania
Keystone
William Penn
Bay State
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Bay Colony
Josiah G. Holland
Connecticut Valley
Bay
Boston
England
Colonies
Old Dominion
James River
James VI
Scotland
James
Mary
George Buchanan
Blackwood's
Cromwell
Charles II
Great Britain
Ireland
Virginia
Kineland
West Virginia
Kanawha
West
Old Virginia
Old Virginna
Pbegro
Green Mountain
Vermont
Maine
Rhode Island
Little Rhody
Narragansett Bay
Pennant Honors Lead Continues Page 4 Update
The article notes ongoing lead in pennant honors with continued emphasis on top standings and possible outcomes. It highlights key teams and players driving the pursuit, signaling a near conclusion to the race.
Miona tablets promoted for health revival in Freeport
An advertisement touts Miona tablets as a cure for indigestion and stomach troubles, claiming relief from related symptoms. The ad asserts daily use before meals improves health and appetite, and notes a money back guarantee if results are not achieved. It lists Win F Jaungkung as seller.
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Freeport
Win. F. Jaungkung
Breath of Life and Lungs in Large Animals
The piece notes the guur illa as the strongest animal of its size with the largest lungs and argues powerful lungs indicate powerful creatures. Mrs. Ora A. Stephens of Port Williams Ohio shares that three bottles of Dr King s New Discovery stopped her two year cough and cured what friends thought consumption. Price one dollar trial bottle free guaranteed by Joseph Emmert.
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Ora A. Stephens
Port Williams
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Keys Lost Near Journal Office
Two flat steel keys lost including an outside door key and key number 16, one key is split. Finder should return them to the Journal office for a reward.
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Journal Office
Players Receive 8420 Gold and New Suits
The report states each player will be awarded 8420 gold pieces and a new suit of clothes. The arrangement appears to be a standardized benefit for all participants across the team.
La Crosse Looks to Sweep Final Wisconsin State Series
La Crosse open the final Wisconsin State league series at Freeport with Jones to start against Wenty. The Champs chase pennant with two wins, while Wausau and Hau Claire fight for last place as post season play looms and Dubuque Galena stopovers are planned.
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la Crosse Chronicle
Jones
la Crosse
the Chronicle
Freeport
Burlington
Ross Jones
Wenty
Went
Lehneiberg
Bubser
TUL
Schneiberg
Buhser
Champs
Pretzels
Wausau
Hau Claire
Fan Claire
John Elliott
la Crosse Baseball Club
St. Paul
Baseball notes from Freeport and La Crosse tense pennant chase
The report covers multiple games between Freeport and La Crosse with key plays and players. Ives stole a base and led batting, Dolan, Killian, and Quinn feature in baserunning, and Vogt faced tough hits. La Crosse awaits pennant outcome as Wenig prepares to pitch today.
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U Freeport
E. Schoonhoven
Ives
Lelivelt
Barlow
Erickson
Gardner
Raymond
Bond
Vogt
Konetehy
I Dolan
Cahill
Quinn
Klock
iKillian
Jones
Schneiberg
Ste
Freeport
la Crosse
Ioes
Dolan
Schnei
Berg
Ty Schneiberg
Schneibere
Olf Schuiiberg
Peters
Carp
Shorty
Killian
Schoonhoven
Moriarity
Galena
Pink
Bondy
Bubser
George
Schner
Ump
Konetchy
Wenig
Stomach Weakness: Mrs Walters Improves After Bitters
Mrs Mary Walters of St Clair street Columbus Ohio suffered extreme starvation and insomnia from a weak stomach caused by drugs. After taking Electric Bitters she reports immediate improvement and a complete cure. Sold 50 cents with guarantee by Joseph Emmert.
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Mary IT. Walters
St. Clair Street
Columbus
Ohio
Joseph Emmert
Bids Sought for City Hall Fire Department Room Finishing
Sealed bids will be received until 3 p.m. Monday September 1 for finishing a room in city hall for the fire department. For information contact J F Rodemeyer chief fire marshal at Station No 1. Mail bids to the city clerk. Louis Baubcher chairman committee on public grounds and buildings. 9-12d4d
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Fire Department
J. F. Rodemeyer
Louis Baubcher
Wanted Girls for Unclear Task at Local Shop
Classified notice seeks forty young people with one tooth to bite holes in Van's Buck wheat cakes at a nearby grocery. Provides vague contact details and a questionable deadline.
New Phonograph Trial Aids McLean County Court Reporter
Clayton Herr, court reporter for the McLean County circuit, introduces a dictation phonograph to transcribe shorthand notes. The device records 1000 word cylinders that feed into a typing machine, allowing remote transcription. A shaving device reuses cylinders, boosting efficiency during long trials.
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McLean County
Clayton, Herr
Afcial
Circuit
Court
Bloomington
Herr
Dr Cyrus Adler Birthday Biography Highlight
Dr Cyrus Adler born September 13 1863 in Van Buren Arkansas. A scholar of Jewish history and Semitic languages, he taught at Johns Hopkins and served as Smithsonian librarian. He lectured abroad for the World’s Columbian Exposition and helped edit major reference works.
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Cyrus Adler
van Buren
Ark
University of Pennsylvania
John Hopkins University
Smithsonian Institute
Turkey
Egypt
Morocco
Algiers
Tunis
United States
Adler
This Date in History Highlights Major 16th to 20th Century Events
The record recalls events from 1515 Marignano French victory to 1905 Togo flagship explosion with 599 lives lost. It lists Wolfe killed in 1759 Quebec siege, Vancouver’s 1795 voyage, 1814 rail traffic in New York, Chapultepec battle victory, Harper’s Ferry bombardment, Lyon’s monument unveiling, and other noted moments.
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Marignano
Italy
Wolfe Kiled
Quebec
Vancouver
Fort Bowyer
Mobile
General Lyon
Wilson's Creek
St. Louis
Togo
Grover's Soft Shoes For Tender Feet Sold At E & W
Also available Nursing easy slippers in sizes M to L. Grover's footwear targets comfort for delicate feet and is distributed through E and W stores.
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Grover’s
Rocky Mountain Tea Mentioned in Child's Night Sip
A verse notes a Mary and a fair faced lad who drinks Rocky Mountain Tea each night, with the line attributed to Joseph Minmert.
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Mary
Joseph Minmert
Be and W Shoes Shine in Fall Styles
A brief fashion note highlights BE and W brand footwear showcased for the fall season. The item emphasizes swagger in design and street-ready appeal, suggesting shoppers look for bold trends in molded silhouettes and rich colorways.
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Orain OF
Nutmeg State
Old
Dominion
Walter Raleigh
John Smith
France
Captain Smith Ahso
New Vite
New Fongland Colony
Oliver Cromwell
Charles I
Wnod
Continent
Panhandle State
Panhandle
Ohio River
Wheeling
Kentucky
Alabama
Colorado
Calfornia
Buckeye
Texas
Lone Star
Mexico
Lone Star Republic
Delaware
Dinchen
Caldwell
Bear and Bayou States
Arkansas
Mississippi
Louisiana
Georgia
Florida
Tennessee
Big Bend
North Carolina
Carolina
South
Dakotas
North Dakota
North
South Dakota
Cheyenne
Dakota
Michigan
Wisconsin
Badger
Minnesota
Washington
Oregon
Nevada
California
Mr. Bryan
Nebraska
Kansas
Montana
Indiana
Linois
W.W. Kimball Co
Galena St., Freeport
Matton Neophiewsee
Freeport Gas Light and Coke Co
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