Remarkable Swedish Boy Who Shaped U S Naval History
A letter recalls John Ericsson, a Swedish boy who became a U S naval innovator. It notes his rise to engineer and captain, his role in defending the Merrimac and Monitor clash, and his creation of the Princeton steamship with a screw propulsion. The tale reflects pride in Ericsson's contributions and his lifelong ties to Sweden and America.
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United States
Engineers’ Corps of
V36
Ata Allkace
Soma Bor
United States Army
New York Harbor
Jersey City
New Erie Station
23Rd Street
New-York
Chautadqua
New York
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Sta States
Torrie
Poten
Merrimac
New York City
Bostons
Monitor
Princeton
Litttie
Wormland
John Ericson
J. D Browe
Cleveland
Obio
Prohibition Party Nomination for 11th Senatorial District
A Prohibition party candidate from Henry, Bureau and Stark counties announces seeking one of three state representatives. He expresses reluctance due to business sacrifice, but believes a more businesslike legislature is needed and aims to gain sufficient votes for election. He notes broad state demand for reform and his intention to run in the Senatorial Convention's aftermath.
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Henry
Bureau
Stark
Prohibition Party
Brinceton
Sirtus Istrict
Tujgois
All disease should be regarded as criminal editorial critique
A historical magazine editorial argues that disease is framed as criminal and cites natural law violations. It condemns harsh labeling of illnesses as criminal toward housewives burdened by domestic care and childbirth. The piece promotes Dr. Pierce’s remedies and advice for pelvic disorders and uterine prolapse. It notes free medical guidance and product promotion.
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Pierce
Ransom Seeks Candidacy To Back State Reform Bill
Pave D. Ransom of Atkinson Illinois presents a brief candidacy letter urging passage of the local Option bill to end saloon influence, reduce legislative sessions, and elect reform-minded lawmakers who will govern the state transparently and with the people’s will. He pledges to work with all parties to achieve a better lawmaking body.
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Ledea
Asi
Pave D. Ransom
Probate Court Terminates Multiple Estates and Guardianships
The county court records probate wills and appoint executors guardians conservators and administrators in numerous estates. Filings show bond amounts from 200 to 6000 dollars and letters of administration issued to multiple heirs and guardians with inventories appraisements and settlements recorded alongside notices to creditors and final disbursements.
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Bruno Ross
Pauline Ross
D. J. Holzinger
Ezra Blakeglee
Jacob Fredrick
Dora N. Larson
Emil Larson
Ann Ape
Dora Nettie Larson
Chas. C. Clark
Amber Peterson
A. Peterson
Edith L. Requs
Edwin N. Requa
Probate reports and notices amid Joslin community updates
Executor Frank Leggett reports from 1905 on estate disbursements and probate actions for Alice Barker and Joseph Dobbs with hearings set in October 1906. The Joslin column notes clergy changes, local visits, a medicine show failure, and community notices including a catarrh remedy advertisement and a lighthearted mommy joke.
Blood Poisoning Cured by Dr King New Life Pills
Claim states chronic constipation is cured and poisons removed with Dr King s New Life Pills. Pills allegedly bring new life and vigor, cure sour stomach nausea headache dizziness and colic without griping or discomfort. Price 23 cents, guaranteed by J E Wright druggist.
Definitions of Home and the Threat of Violence in Journalism
A Springfield News piece notes a Hearst speech urging nonviolence despite provocative talk about “shooting.” It argues Hearst papers did not incite McKinley’s assassination and warns about readers taking sensational advice to shoot. The passage also muses on Home as a protected personal estate and refuge from life’s struggles.
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A.hearst
New York
Wall Street
Hearst
McKinley
Springfield News
Women Find Strength and Love Through Lydia E Pinkham
A testimonial note from a Hot Springs Mothers' Club praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for restoring health to women with painful or irregular periods and related symptoms. The letter claims improved vitality and renewed affection from a husband after three months of use, endorsing the remedy as a path to happiness and strength.
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Pinkham
Mothers’ Club
Cedar Terrace
Hot Springs
Ark
Lydia E
Lydia
Lightning Wheel Demonstrates Lightning’s Brief Moment
A report explains an experiment with a rapidly spinning wheel observed by lightning flashes. On a dark night the wheel appeared stationary at each flash no matter how fast it turned, proving lightning lasts less than a millionth of a second and that its brief flash leaves spokes clearly visible.
Yarning 1114 Dome and Weather Jokes Create Summer Banter
A playful dialogue from the Philadelphia Press features Old Sol and a summer cloud humorously debating heat and appearance. The scene shifts to a flirtatious couple discussing travel to Marienbad for waters and a punchline about neck fittings from a dozen new shirts.
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Yarning
Dome
Old Sol
Philadelphia Press
Marienbad
Mountain Siteep. High ranges of the Malayas fear some burdin
An odd snippet describes mountain use and a creature carrying 17 to 23 pounds of baggage living on roadside herbage. It asks how many would drink lemonade if it were intoxicating and proclaims lemonade as the best drink in the world.
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Burdin
Mmalayas
Growing Cf Child Feed Advocates Malta Vita For Health
An article promotes Malta Vita as a rich wheat based food for growing children and all family members. It describes Malt extract turning wheat starch into maltose for easy digestion and notes the product is baked into crisp brown flakes. Current price listed as two cents at grocers.
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Malta
Tocents
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