Destructive Mount Vernon Tornado Kills 35 in Illinois Town
A Sunday afternoon tornado heavily damaged Mount Vernon Illinois, destroying half the town. Thirty five people died and many injured as the funnel swept through the business district and residential blocks. Fire, rescue efforts, and aid from neighboring towns followed as investigators assess the loss.
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Illinois
Supreme Court
Burton
Washington Streets
Evans’ Bank
Washington Street
Court House
Original Abietine Ointment Promoted for Skin Ailments
An advertisement touts Original Abietine Ointment as a complete cure for old sores burns wounds epee hands and skin eruptions. It claims it will positively cure all kinds of piles and notes 25 cents per tin sold by W. & Son with mail delivery available.
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Son
S H Southard Advertises Shoes Muslin Wear and Groceries
S H Southard offers shoe fitting by Hubert an experienced salesman. Muslin underwear and embroideries are priced attractively. Men’s hats and furnishings are sold at popular prices. A grocery stock is kept for customers at a small margin of profit.
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Squire Burnham
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