World’s Exposition Appoints Women Commissioners
Miss Lula Harris of Sanford Florida and Miss Fannie Freeman of Louisville Kentucky are named special commissioners for the World's Exposition from Florida and Kentucky. Mrs Lydia Tillotson funds a reading room in Canandaigua New York. Dorcas Magazine details include netting and purse materials. A Green Bay reception awaits Ida Lawson, who rode from California to reach her old home. The piece closes with a meditation on the labor of sewing women and wage issues.
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Lula Harris
J. J. Barris
Sanford (Florida
Florda
Mise Fannie Freeman
Andrew,Freeman
Louisville
Bishop Freeman
Woman's Department
Kentucky
Lydia Tillotson
Canandaigua
N. Y
Ewa Page Ox Hehuek
Lydia T
Henry
Helen M. Gonger
Lafayette
Indiana
Herald
Woman
Temperance
Elizabeth Boynton Harbert
Chicago
Dorcas Magazine
Ida Lawson
Green Bay
Wis
California
San Francisco
Social Science
Hood
Grace
A Half Hour’s Best by Aunt Addie
A column urging busy working women to take a daily half hour of rest and sleep in the afternoon. A physician advocates a trusted caregiver to supervise a brief nap, noting improved energy, mood, and work capacity. Insomnia is tied to nervous illness, and a regular 30 minute rest can restore balance. Indiana Farmer endorses the practice based on personal and communal observations.
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Addie
Indiana
Boundaries and Population of London Within Charing Cross
A historical figure describes London within a 16 mile radius of Charing Cross covering about 700 square miles with 4 million inhabitants. It notes vast diversity including 100000 foreigners, more Catholics than Rome, more Jews than Palestine, and more Irish than Dublin. It reports births, deaths, accidents, street expansion, housing, ships, sailors, and 238 million letters delivered yearly.
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London
Charing Cross
Rome
Palestine
Dublin
Edinburgh
Cardiff
Devon
Warwickshire
Durham
Joliet Christmas supplement honors city’s growth history
The Joliet News issue presents a faithful sketch of Joliet from its first settlement to the present semi centennial era. It features views of public buildings, portraits of leading public men, and descriptions of business houses factories quarries and hotels. Also includes illustrations and praise for the city’s prosperity. Ely's Cream Balm claims from readers describe relief from long standing catarrh and improved hearing with continued use.
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Joliet
Peoria history pamphlet credited to Wheeler firm
The Republican thanks T. E. C. Wheeler & Co. for a copy of Eads Illustrated History of Peoria a pamphlet of about 80 pages on the early history progress and status of this thriving place. The firm are extensive dealers in paper stationery and wrapping paper established in 1862 with customers in several states.
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Republican
Messrs. T. E. C. Wheeler & Co
Eads
History of
Peoria
Are You Tired of Being Sick Parker's Tonic Ad
An old advertisement urges men women and girls in stores offices and factories to take Parker's Tonic to improve blood digestion and overall health. It claims the tonic cures hundreds of cases and presents a health improvement message aimed at workers.
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Ayer
Cayer
B. F. Jamnson
J.c.ayer & Co
Lowell
Mags
Norman Horse Exhibition Team Attends World’s Fair
John Virgin leads seven Norman horses for display at the World’s Fair in New Orleans. He outfitted a luxurious carriage to ensure animal comfort and safety, with banners proclaiming The Norman Horse the King of Draft Horses Virgin & Co Fairbury Il. The senate confirms Frank Palmer as Chicago postmaster for a four year term.
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John Virgin
New Orleans
Virgin & Co
Fairbury, Il
Senate
Frank Palmer
Chicago
Baggage of Tennessee Jubilee Singers to Be Sold at Pontiac
Under execution the baggage of the Tennessee Jubilee Singers will be sold in Pontiac on January 10 to cover city license and hall hire. The item notes a harsh winter for small businesses.
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Tennessee Jubilee Singers
Pontiac
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