Local notices mix with obits and ads in 19th century page
Fragmentary notices describe a Turkey Armenia talk at a Methodist church, cemetery maintenance at Colona, and a long obituary for Elizabeth Pierce Conrad. Mentions of Dr McLean tonic, salve ads, Cuban insurgent critique, cholera remedy praise, Alaska gold folder promotion, Chicago transit pitch, and Grace Grove bicycle accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. C. Skinner
Colona
J H McLean
Merwin & Peterson
Pension claim feud shows party capital at work
A Missouri woman sought help for a pension claim from Champ Clark. The committee on pensions had passed three Clark bills, yet he had not pushed Missouri relief. The episode illustrates how party leaders shape legislation and public perception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Mittee
House
Missouri
Champ Clark
Preserve Eggs For Long Term Storage
A Republic reader suggests a home method for preserving eggs. Pack four pounds of lime one pound of salt and cream tartar in an earthen jar add three gallons of boiling water stir and let stand two days Then lower fresh eggs into the liquid keeping water two inches above them in a cool undisturbed place Check periodically and top up with water if needed A tester claims eggs stay good for twelve months using this method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Swindling schemes and local notices from Galva News
An assortment of dramatic items from the Galva News includes a wary warning about a clever bicycle theft scam across towns and a bold claim by Brants Balsam as a large bottle of cough remedy. Police reports recount public drunks and petty justice as Andrew Fardin and another man are taken into custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Wright
Orion
Andrew Fardin
Clark
Russell
Uy Galva
California Excursions by Burlington Route to Denver and California
Personally conducted trips leave Chicago each Wednesday. Travel in Pullman tourist sleeping cars to California via the Denver and Rio Grande route, with special agents supervising. For details contact TA Grady Excur sion Manager C B Q R B at 2H Clark St Chicago Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Burlington
Denver
Rio Grande Ry
California
Grady
C. B
Clark St
Illinois
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Smerwin-Williams CO
Canal Street
Cleveland
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Guer
Boleen
Aldeen & Boleen
Priges
State Street
Geneseo, Ill
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Etor OF
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nEiaras
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Turkey
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New Windsor
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Mary (Rice) Pierce
Butler County
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Roe Taland
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H Wood
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Mobile Register
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State
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Alaska
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G P
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Ba
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R.btock Roubb
Gen'l Tkt
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