Letter from Sweden recounts family visit and travels in 19th century
J M Axperron writes from Tunspack detailing a July 19 visit to his brother Marinberg in Jonkoping Sweden. He describes trips to Sandhoun Wester Gotland and Soderkoping, a cruise to Stockholm, sights including Berg Lock Wreta Cloister and the National Museum, and meeting relatives. He notes the Albany cruiser and royal sights, then returns to Nassjo and home, expressing fondness for family time and plans to leave next Monday. Also includes a medical promotion for Baileys Laxative Tablets with testimonials.
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Johanson
Nassjo
Lundquist
Sandbhoun
Dintestorp
Westergotland
Skaraborgs Lap
Holm
Jonkoping
Stockholm
Ings
Virgin Mary
Mary Magdaline
Moses
Aaron
Jacob
Sweden
Rikedagen
Soderkoping
Ridarholms Hamnen
National Museum
Albany
Joseph Craig
Norway
Oscar
Gustavus Adolphus
Europe
Charles III
J M Axperron
Curious Verdiсts From Whiteside County Coroner Records
The Sterling Standard examines old Whiteside county coroner verdicts noting odd wording and punctuation. One entry asks when death occurred with death “Asphizia by hanging himself with a rope.” Another remark: “Frienda paid funeral expanses cheerfully.”
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Whiteside
Asphizia
Sterling Standard
G. A. R. 1902 Encampment Program Sealed by Gen. Torrance
At a conference led by Gen. Eli Torrance the G A R adopted the 1902 encampment program. Sunday marks patriotic services in New York Avenue Presbyterian and St Patrick's Catholic church. Activities include campfire, naval day parade, Mount Vernon excursion, grand review by the commander in chief and the President, and national encampment sessions.
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Eli Torrance
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Mount Vernon
Convention Hall
Warner
Gen. Torrance
United States
Dr King's Life Pills Featured In Local Ad Copy
A local newspaper item promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming improved digestion and vitality. The ad asserts that “no headaches” and no blues follow use, priced at 25 cents at J E Wright’s. News notes mention social visits and travels among residents, including Ed Noonan, Mr Archie McClain, Miss Susie West, and others.
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Dr. King
J E. Wright
Kansas Silk Worm Controversy Reaches Congress
Kansas debate over silk worm experiments and a $10 009 congressional appropriation is critiqued by the Wichita Eagle. The piece mocks Secretary Wilson for geography and speech, contrasts Kansans with French peasants, and likens the idea to a Poland China hog amid arid farming concerns.
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Wilson
Congress
Kansas
France
Wichita
Eagle
Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin Endorsed for Summer Health
Family health note from F A Peterson promoting Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a remedy for stomach and bowel discomfort in hot weather. Claims to remove the cause of illness and keep the system in good order, advising regular habits and free gas and sour fluid.
Resolutions from Royal Neighbors of America Camp
Resolutions from Rachael Camp No 1989 mourn the loss of Ella Mapes's youngest daughter and express sympathy. The text notes the daughter’s death, a sense of bereavement, and requests publication and recording of the resolutions.
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Rachael
America
Ella Mapes
Reri Ud
Ararsta Kelsey
Neuiie Mt tForn
Painkiller Perry Davis' Painkiller Ad
An old advertisement touts Perry Davis' Painkiller as a safe speedy cure for cramps dysentery cholera morbus and diarrhoea. It claims quick relief and urges druggists to stock the remedy with clear directions on each bottle.
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Perry Dayia
Perry Davis
Conservator's Sale notice for John W Farnum estate
Notice of a conservatorship sale in Henry County Illinois for John W Farnum estate. Auction set for August 6 1902 at 1 PM at Cambridge court house. Properties include undivided one sixth interests in multiple parcels in Sections 1 15 18 Town 16 N Range 6 E, and a 21 foot strip, all subject to mortgage and Elizabeth Farnum dower.
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John W Farnum
George W Eaenore
A. D
Cambridge
Henry County
Illinois
John W Farnam
Princeridian
Bureau
Illinoia
Henry
Dino's
John
Furnam
W. J. McBroom
Creditoes
Peter W. Warnock
Alba
Rouse
J Warnock
John C Warnock
Man Recovers After Expensive Medical Run Ends
F A Gulledge of Verben, Alabama paid doctors a vast sum for piles, was twice in hospital, and faced 24 tum ors. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured him after other methods failed, calming inflammation and easing pains. Sold at J E Wright’s drug store.
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Ala
Bucklen
E. Wright
Appointment of Dr Cc S Plummer Jr as Chief Surgeon
Circulars from Rock Island road announce the appointment of Dr Cc S Plummer Jr of Chicago as chief surgeon to fill the post left vacant by the death of W D Middleton of Davenport. Plummer, born in Rock Island, educated at local schools, and a Northwestern University Medical School graduate, has been a leading Chicago surgeon and associate professor of operative surgery.
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Rock Island Road
Cc. S. Plummer, Jr
Chicago
W. D. Middleton
Davenport
Plummer
S. C. Plummer
Rock Island
Northern University
Europe
Minnesota
Northwestern University Medical School
Christian Fenger
Chicago Medical Society
Rock Taland Union
Headache Capsules Claim Fast Relief in Colorado Ad
Frank J. Baker of Colorado Springs touts Krause's Headache Capsules as the only remedy that stopped his sick headaches and says he has cured many friends. Price 2c. Sold by J. E. Wright.
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Frank J. Baker
Colorado Springs
Krause
J. E. Wright
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