Local notices and family updates from Cambridge and vicinity
The column records greetings and travels in Cambridge with mentions of Miss Lillian Johnson and Ruth Schroene, a teacher starting duties, a funeral attended by Rev. Calhoun and Rev. Witter, and weathered health notes. It also notes changes in town business with O B Olson selling a meat market, August Johnson buying the business, and O O Evans taking over the restaurant and barber shop.
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Chas. A. Johnson
Sweden
May Windishlagu
Johnson
P J. Wickblom
O B Olson
August Johnson
O.o.evans
the News
Mr. Johnson
Mr. Evans
Attorney General Steads-In Investigation
The Attorney General reports to Governor that prior to 1899 the Chicago and Alton Railroad paid about a percent annual dividend on both stock classes. The value funded improvements. By 1899 the road covered 93 miles, valued near 39 million, with good credit. A Gould Harriman Schiff and StIL syndicate bought the stock for 39.5 million. The board then authorized 40 million in new issues.
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Sears
Board of Directors
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United, States
Steads
Asoon
E. H. Harrimann
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago & Alton R. R
Stead
Washington
Chicago Papers
Blackstone
Trorth
I Syndicate
Geo. BH. Gould
Harriman M. L
Penitentiary Newspaper Suspends Publication
The Columbus Penitentiary News, a long running daily published by convicts, suspends publication due to the lack of a single printer. The piece argues printers are essential, noting many inmates could staff other roles but no printer remains, revealing perceptions about work and honesty among prisoners.
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Columbus Penitentiary
Ohio
Man Hurled From Train Engine Injured by Poisoning
Fireman Sige fell from the J. C. Sly run between Rood Peoria and St. Louis after ptomaine poisoning caused convulsions. He was found beside the track five miles after separation and rushed to a hospital where his condition is described as possibly recoverable. Eye glasses noted as aging factor.
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J. C. Sly
Rood
How to Save Baby From Being Sick
An advice piece urges mothers to prevent illness by feeding Malt a Vita maltose rich whole wheat product. It notes malt extracts aid digestion and blood health, citing Mrs. Miles McCormick of South Bend Indiana claiming her baby improved from constipation after using Matta-Vita.
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Malta
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