Red Cross Pioneers and Women’s Progress Highlight Historic Notes
Florence Nightingale’s Crimean War relief effort ignites Red Cross genesis. Clara Barton spurs American entry and the American Amendment. Notes on Women’s Bicycle Club, Sorosis anniversary, Miss Goodwin’s sculpture commission, and Rosa Bonheur’s March 16 exhibit accompany broader progress stories.
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Henri Dunant
Geneva
Clara Barton
Switzerland
Miss. Barton
Red ‘Cross
Miss Barton
Congress
Red Cross ‘League
Red Cross
Michigan
Ohio
Mississippi
Jlorida
Virginia
Charleston
Johnstown
South Carolina
Russia
Red
Jesus Christ
Sted Cross
Armenia
Riverside District Grange column previews farm tips and cautions
The fragment discusses agricultural advice and warnings from a RivERsiDE District Grange editor. It covers seed scams, ironic seed claims, and practical tips on fencing lightning protection, early chick hatch, and pasture management. It notes spontaneous hay barn fires and emphasizes timely planting, proper cultivation, and soil health.
Health and beauty in women linked to well being
An advice insert argues that robust health enhances appearance and mood for women. It promotes Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for feminine illnesses and offers a free medical book in exchange for postage stamps.
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Dr. Pierce
Wort
Buffalo, N.Y
Administrator's Sale of Real Estate In Illinois
Public notice for an administrator's sale in Marshall County Illinois to settle estate of Josephay deceased. William Martin administrator will offer northwest quarter section 4 township 13 north range 8 east for mortgage debt of 900 dollars with 6 percent interest. sale at West front door of court house Lacon with ten percent down and balance in three installments secured by mortgage. Attys Aprils IH.
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Josepu Ay
Vé. Lizzie Maxwell
Newton Ray
Luther J. Ray
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Aniraw Jacobson
Oscar Meduska
T. Lew Wilson
Neil Real Estate
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Runwa
Marshall
Illnois
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Maieten
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Warren Attorneys
Moon and weather beliefs fade with the season
An essay recalls folk notions linking the moon to weather and farming outcomes. It notes seeds, rains, and sun as key factors while cautioning against relying on lunar cycles for predicting crop results. It mentions marriage timing by moonlight and shifts to scientific cautions from the Town Weather Bureau.
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Sage
Town- Weather Bureau
Supervisor's Statement on Henry Town Finances 1898
The record notes onondial affairs in Henry town Maraball county Hilnoig with balances from 1804 and 1805 taxes. It lists receipts from county collector Theo. Discaway and J. H. Jones treasurer of Henry City Bridge Co. totaling 600 00 and 49 00, aggregating all accounts.
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Henry
Maraball
Theo
J. H. Jones
Tenry City Bridge
British Commons backs move for gold and silver stability
A Commons motion without division urged the government to work for an international agreement to stabilize the gold silver value relation. The piece also notes an advert for a cure for deafness claiming catarrh causes. A Toledo firm offers Ball's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for uncured cases.
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House of, Commons
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