Sores and Ulcers and the Blood Purifier Claim
An advertisement promoting Swift’s Specific medicine as a blood purifier that cures chronic sores by purifying the blood. It stresses that local treatments fail, claims ulcers worsen without cleansing, and cites a testimonial from J.T. Tulbert of Winona. It invites readers to request a free book and consult physicians with no charge for service.
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SSS
J.T Tulbert
Lucy Box 245
Winona Biss
Dapings
Ndit
THE
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Henry land and houses for sale in city and countryside
John Hartley of Henry lists multiple properties for sale including a fine residence with barn near Electric Light Plant priced at 2500 and various lots from 300 to 800, a Main Street residence with seven rooms and two lots at 1200, a six room central cottage with barn, two acres city land, and several farm lands from 45 per acre to 310,000 for large tracts. Excursions the first and third Tuesday each month.
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Watercott's
Rics Fe Bor
Sala
Price Ethco
Ionry
Nicholae
Henry
Biron County
White- Seth Penally
al Fing Fara
Steuben
Yowa
John Tarley
Soth Bouser
Central
AlMucsoka
Uartley Honry
Republican and Army News From April 11 1901
The Springfield district revenue collector Henry Yates resigns. Isaac R Mills is named for the post. Funston is promoted to Brigadier General. A Chicago pastor questions the Christian Science leadership over healing claims and Eddys false teeth. General McArthur reports Aguinaldo took US oath of allegiance and may issue a followers proclamation.
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Funston
Aguinaldo
Chicago
Christian Science Movement
War Department
McArthur
Manila
United States
Aguialdo
United States Leads Germany in Naval Strength by Tong
Naval intelligence reports place the United States ahead of Germany by about 8000 tong, earning fourth place among naval powers. The TAC notes the rank may shift with future spending on new warships, as comparisons show a close contest between the two nations.
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United States
Germany
Naval Intelligence Office
TAC
Supply Ship Convoy Keeps Ocean Lanes Open to Manila
The text describes a steady stream of supply ships moving from New York via the Suez Canal to Manila and across the Pacific from San Francisco to support soldiers in the Philippines. It notes perishable food cannot be stored long in Manila’s hot climate, so vessels must continually voyage to maintain fresh provisions.
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Philippines
New York
Manila
Suez Canal
Pacific
San Francisco
Chicago election signals Republican city, Democrat mayor elected
The Chicago results show a Republican city council by about ten majority while the Democratic mayor wins. Analysts blame dissatisfaction with the Lorimer faction, which has been defeated for a third time, and suggest party unity to win in 98 possible scenarios.
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Chicago
Republicans Teach Colored Voters to Read in Maryland
Following a new educational test law, Republicans open night schools in schoolhouses and colored churches with volunteer teachers to prepare colored voters for the next election. The program aims to improve literacy and turnout beyond standard party appeals.
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Maryland
European monarchs fund American securities says report
A circulated story claims European rulers including Germany’s emperor and Russia’s czar invest millions in American railroad bonds and gilt edged securities. It adds Queen Victoria’s heir and other royals hold major stakes while Illinois reshapes its charter laws to tax merging firms. The estimate suggests a large rust contribution to state treasury.
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Germany
Russia
Queen
England
King
Oscar
King George
Greece
Representative Crafts Proposes Public Policy Referendum
A bill introduced by Representative Clayton E Crafts seeks submission of public policy questions to voters. It lacks binding effect on authorities while gauging sentiment, requiring petitions signed by five percent of local voters or one percent statewide to trigger submission at a general or special election.
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Clayton E. Crafts
Hon Isaac R Mills Prominent Illinois Lawyer and Politician
Isaac R Mills of Decatur son of Abel Mille of Mt Palatine Putnam county Illinois is praised by the Bloomington Pantograph as a leading central Illinois lawyer and keen politician He served as Decatur city attorney for two terms was elected Putnam county state’s attorney in 1888 and held the post for twelve years Prosecuted notable criminal cases and began public life in Anticipated Springfield district revenue post and ran for Congress in 1898 despite reluctance Known for anti convention stance and post convention loyalty to the Republican Party.
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Isaac R. Mills
Decatur
Abel Mille
Mt Palatine
Putnam County
Ill
Internal Revenue
Springfield
Bloomington
Way
Illinois
Congress
MacArthur to End Insurrection by July First
General MacArthur handling the Philippines crisis with skill and diplomacy. War Department friends expect him to clear up the military situation by July 1 when he relinquishes authority to Governor Taft and hands over to civil government. The War Department says the insurrection is ended.
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MacArthur
Philippines
War Department
Taft
General Otis
Jell O Introduces New Vessert Flavors At Ten Cents
An advertisement touts Jell O new vessert offering flavors lemon orange raspberry and strawberry. Sold at grocers for 10 cents.
Stetson Praised For Lifelong Maine School Service
The Lewiston Journal extols W. W. Stetson Maine state superintendent of schools in a six column portrait. It details his European study tours 1888 lectures 827 talks in 1889 and 1898 congress talks in Omaha Halifax and Washington and hints at a possible bid for Maine chief magistrate based on his scholarship oratory and public service.
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Lewiston
W. W. Stetson
Henry Public
Auburn
Supt Stetson
England
Scotland
France
Germany
Rui
Maine
Congress of Education
Omaha
American Institute of Instruction
North Consus
National Educational Association
Washington, D.C
Dominion Educational Association
Halifax
North America
Canada
Burt Stetson
President Moe Kinleys Limited Touring Presidency
The president touring the nation will depart Washington in six weeks to visit New Orleans gulf coast cities to San Francisco where he will help launch the battleship Ohio. He will then visit Oregon Washington Montana Yellowstone Denver and other Rocky Mountain cities before possibly ending by boat from Duluth to Buffalo for the Pan American exposition as cabinet members accompany him and communications stay constant.
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MoeKinley
Washington
United States
New Orleans
Gulf Coast
San Francisco
Hoe
Oregon
Montana
Yellowstone Park
Denver
Rocky Mountain
Bost
Duluth
Buffalo
Willie
Valuable Chamberlain cough remedy praised in Ceylon
A watchmaker from Columbo, Ceylon endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs and colds. He notes rapid chest cold cures, suitability for children, and says the medicine can benefit many, with Dr Powell selling it.
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Chamberlain
Saya Chan
Cramer
Columbo
Ceylon
Pmany
Remembering James Harper a Granville native dies at 48
The tribute to James Albertus Harper of Granville township Putnam county Ill is printed. He died March 17 1901 at the prime of life leaving a large circle of friends and a strong public spirit. He was born November 18 1852 the youngest of eight children. He married Carrie M Durley May 29 1879 and had four children Omer W Edith E Bertha M Julia A. The obituary notes his generosity intellect and social charm and records his funeral March 19 with Rev J E Bisuell officiating and burial in Granville cemetery. The piece ends with a contrast to political news.
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James Albertus Harper
Granville Township
Putnam County
Ill
Tor
Mr Harper
Harper
Granville
Carrie M. Durley
Hennepin
Omer W
Edith E
Bertha M
Julia A
J. E. Bisuell
Congregational Church
Land sales report from Hopewell and Davis counties
John Hartley records transactions including 203 acres in Hopewell township at 48 Toemmes farm sold from Ludwig Toemmes to A. J. McClure Bloomfield Iowa for 4000 dollars. Also 254 acres in Davis county Iowa sold to Ludwig Toemmes for 10000 dollars. A homestead on Third street at Henry to E Burt Whitefield brings 1200 dollars.
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John Hartley
Hopewell Township
Toemmes
Ludwig Toemmes
A. J. McClure
Bloomfield
Iowa
Davis County
Towa
Third Street
Henry To
E. Burt
Whitefield
City Nominations After Resignations
Republican ticket lists Mayor BK H Hutchins and City Clerk John Riddell with two aldermen and terms noted. Democratic ticket lists Mayor A G Humphrey and City Clerk Fred S Schaeffer plus City Treasurer Eli Wright and City Attorney T I Clover with aldermen for 1st ward J L Broaddus and 2nd ward R K Warner 2 years plus George Helper 1 year in the 3rd ward.
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Tcket
BK. H. Hutchins
John Riddell
C. E. Smith
L. RB. Kinouear
Hendrick
C. A. Camp
Hiram Hunter
A. H. Green
A. G. Humphrey
Fred S. Schaeffer
Eli Wright
T. I. Clover
J. L Broaddus
R. K. Warner
George Helper T
Attorney M Garrett Dies in Birmingham New York
M Garrett aged 58, a prominent county figure and former district lawyer for Woodford and Muarball counties, died Tuesday in Birmingham New York. He once practiced law in Lacon and was married to Bell Cook, from whom he separated and divorced. his wife survives in Lacon.
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M. Garrett
Birmingham
N. Y
Lacon
Woodford
Muarball
Garrett
Adlai Stevenson
United States
Stevenson
Sly's Dream Balm Offered For Catarrh and Cold Cure
An advertisement claims instant relief and cure from catarrh bay fever and cold in the head with Sly's Dream Balm. It asserts soothing healing of the membrane and immediate relief with no drying or sneezing. Price 60 cents at druggists or by mail Ely Brothers 66 Warren Street New ark.
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Sly
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
Newark
Annual City Election Notice in Henry Me
MOTION to elect city officers in Henry Me sets voting on Tuesday in each ward. First Ward at the Town House, Second Ward at the Bank House, Third Ward at Nichols Grain Office. Mayor Clark and City Treasurer and City Attorney named. One alderman needed in First Ward, two in Second Ward, one in Third Ward. Election opens at sunrise and continues until evening.
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Motioe
Tuesay Apti AG
Bane
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Youll
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Weary
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Wall
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