Incurable Heart Disease Promise Free Trial
A sensational advertising claim touts a cure for heart disease by Franklin Miles M D LL B. It offers $2.50 worth of treatment free by mail and cites numerous testimonials from diverse individuals. The letter-style appeal urges readers to request free examination blanks and pamphlets before it is too late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mall
Palov
Miles
A. Kranck
Tuntington
Ind
Flora Gractor
Bristolyville
James R Walte
Frank Smith
Chicago
Julius Kelstor
I. Parker
Franklin Miles
State
Hawaii Statehood Bid Highlighted With Territorial Parallels
The piece notes Denmark seeking a US loan and Hawaii seeking statehood via Delegate Wilson next winter. It argues Hawaii’s population and wealth compare favorably with other territories, advocating admission alongside Arizona and New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Wilson
Arizona
New Mexico
Davitt Attacks British Actions at Chicago Speech
Irish leader Michael Davitt declared in Chicago that Britain’s destruction of two North African republics is the crime of the century and praised American Irish as the finest in the nation. He noted the Irish and European stock in America and tied the remark to a broader political moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Davitt
United States
Chicago
Great Britain
America
Train collision near Lostant halts Three-I and Illinois Central freight
At Lostant, near Illinois Central crossing, a Three-I freight was cut in two by a file of damaged cars when an Illinois Central long train collided. Conductor George Meadimber and crew members from Streator assisted, injuries minor to none, and both lines blocked until early morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Meadmirer
Illinois Central
Lostant
Enine
Hnois Central
Meadimber
Charles Miller
Perry Jorges
E. Barnett
Albert Orr
Streatorites
Streator Free Press
The Joiner and His Fraternal World
A satirical sketch portrays a man known as The Joiner a busy funder and signer of orders in fraternal groups He fills roles from Worthy Grand Head Master to Supreme Extreme Gyration while juggling rituals uniforms and marches He dies and his widow laments the hidden cause keeping him out at night.
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Benzoraster
Free Sons of
Ie Kary
Sons of
Marshall County Transfers Ledger Skims Property Moves
Various transfers listed for Marshall County include Carlin Hattan to Thos J Hattan in Belle Plaine. Mary Ellen Wright to Rachel McComas in Lacon. Boplus Fisher to Michael and John Hayline in Jordan’s Add to Henry. Emma Vuncau to Mary A Bedford in Cotton’s Second Addition to Sparland. Lottie Grable to Isaac Van Storne in Wenona. Michael Ruffer to Michael Duggan in Voluca. Wm A Trone to Chas W and Grant O Trone in Roberts. Henrietta O Barnes et al to Lara Harrison, Peter Green, David Hickey and Jarmond Phenix for a right of way through Saratoga lands. Chase Scott to Horace Whitney in Wenona. Thrace M Whitney to Anna Rader in Wenona. Margaret Harney to Wymer Schlosser in Henry. David Stratton to Anna Tracey in Toluca. Timothy Hunt to Lyman Hunt with several tracts in Whitefield. Lyman Hunt to Timothy Hunt with lot 5 in ne ex da xec 25. Whitefield. Also ad copy for Ely’s Dream Balm highlighting relief for nasal catarrh with addresses in New York.
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Marshall County
Carlin Hattan
Thos J? Hattan
Belle Plain
Mary Ellen Wright
Rachel McComas
Lacon
Boplus Fisher
Michael
John Hayline
Jordan's
Henry
Davis
Emma Vuncau
Mary A Bedford
Cotton
Sparland
Lottie Grable
Isaac van Storne
Wenona
Michael Ruffer
Michael Duggan
Voluca
Trone
Chas W
Grant O 'Frone
Roberts
Henrietta O Barnes Et al
Lara Harrison
Peter Green
David Hickey
Jarmond Phenix
Peoria
Northwestern
Ry Co
Saratoga
Chase Scott
Horace Whitney
Lyman Hunt
Whitefield
Timothy Hunt
Gambler's Envelope Scam Exposed in Local Game
A gambling game explained where players bet a quarter to draw envelopes with letters on a chart. Prizes range from five dollars to blanks as operators manipulate cards to mislead players. The scheme shows how chance and partial reveals deceive victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capper
Kankakee
Old Fishing Daydreams in Geneseo News Bid
The Geneseo News reprints quips from Walt Mason about escaping a laboring world to fish and rest beside streams. It imagines a tranquil scene with a demijohn and mossy banks, contrasted with hot streets and toil. A promo offers The Geneseo News to January 1, 1902 for 60 cents to finish the sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiner
Geneseo
Torsit
Walt Mason
Iman
Geneseo News
Their Secret Is Out in Sadieville Health Cure
All Sadieville residents learned the cause of Mrs S P Whitaker’s long chest illness. Her husband reports Dr King’s New Discovery cured her chronic bronchial trouble and a grandchild’s severe whooping cough. It cures coughs colds la grippe bronchitis and other throat and lung troubles. Guaranteed bottles 60c and 1.00. Trial bottles free at Dr Powell’s city drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadieville
Soldiers Reunion Planned at Sheffield Field
The Bureau Co Soldiers Association schedules its annual reunion at Shef field on September 25 and 26 with Sheffield citizens ready to give a royal welcome. G. W. G. Estover, Senior Vice Commander of the Illinois Department, will deliver the address. The railroads will offer one and one third fare round trip. For details contact A. M. Swengel, secretary, Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau Co Soldiers Association
Sheffield
Department of Illinois
G. W. G.estover
Chicago
RL & P
A. M. Swengel
Princeton
Special Days at the Pan American and August Foods
The list of Pan American days spans August and September with many observances including Virginia Day Municipal Day Porto Rico Expedition Society Mystic Shrine Day and Labor Day. A late spring drought and hot weather push up prices for vegetables fruits and poultry, prompting complaints about quality and higher costs for boarding houses and housewives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Municipal
Porto Rico Expedition Society
Mystic Shrine
Firemen
Furniture Manufacturers
District
of Columbia
Retamber
New England Grocers
International
Union .of Women
Eptember
Illinois
New York State
Pennsylvania
St Catherine’s
Promidio Slo Ag
Nebraska
Oregon
Cleveland
Stewards’ Club
Lumbermen
Etober
Brooklyn
Ctober
New York Federation of Women's Clubs
National Grange
Atlantic City
International Sunshine
Mild and Gentle Stomach and Liver Tablets Sold Locally
Citizens seek simple relief and Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are praised for their mild easy effect. Sold by Dr J. Be and P.A. Powell locally for stomach and liver support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. BE
I P.A. Powell
He Could Not
A Denver Times humorous戏 strip features a misadventure as Mr Spooneigh declines to rise while a fair lady pleads kneeling. An Irish gentleman unexpectedly helps by rising, and a tangled gum mishap leaves Miss Grace stuck in an awkward moment.
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Denver Times
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the Republican
Uncle Sam
Denmark
Custom
Spooter
Fairbanks
Hanna
Foraker
Roosevelt
Odell
Treasury
Creaceus
George Ketcham
Columbus
Idibi
Illindis Central
Sancho Panza
Joan
Thompson
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New ‘York
Atj
Ev& F. A. Powells
Elty Drug Store
Republican
Scott
Arl
Yorkees
Jersey
Arthur Lehmann &Co
Peoria, Ills
Princeton, Ill
S. P. Craix
Cuns. L. Trmtez
Vee
Wetmore
Mr C.wetmore Tobacco Co
F. A. Yanochowskis
Stocery
Henry, Ill
Terry
Uts
Blood Hounds
Peeformange
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