Letters praising Dr. Pierce cures and remedies
A reader recounts consulting Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo for fatigue and low spirits. After following his advice for four months including rest, fresh air, deep breathing, and using Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and a wash, she feels cured and renewed. Other testimonials from Schenectady and Rochester praise his tonics and pellets. Readers are urged to send stamps for his common sense medical guide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate
Jewweel
Time Card Schedule For Peoria And Chicago Rail Lines
The document lists train numbers and types for Peoria and Chicago routes including No. 837 Mail and Express, No. 301 Mail and Express, No. 311 Passenger, No. 801 Passenger, No. 377 Local freight, No. 897 Past freight, and several passenger and mall or Mall services with times and status. Authority by VALE, Agent Henry.
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I.&p.r
Peoria
Henry
Chicago
VALE
Ili
Baseball Town of Tiskilwa Promotes Grand Stand Plan
In spring 1902 supporters led by H. F. Klenzie and C. W. McKerren proposed organizing a stock company to fund a grand stand and field improvements near the depot. The aim was to capitalize on strong local baseball enthusiasm and secure public access to better facilities.
Escape from Iroquois Fire a Miraculous Tale
W H Curiszman recounts the Chicago theatre fire of December 8 1898 in which his wife Effie Duncan Christman narrowly escaped. He describes low light chaos a jump from a balcony and a daring rescue with exits found and a fur coat fate. The couple survived with minor injuries and returned home after sharing the ordeal.
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Effie Duncan Christman
D. H. Duncan
Tiskilwa
Chicago
Christman
Allie Smith
Liskilwa
Duncan
Tirkilwa
Jeffie
Tiskilwa Baseball Club 1908 Officers and Season Hopes
The records show officers elected for 1908 including Dr B F Landis as president, R H Hare as vice president, H E B Curtis secretary, Charles Beyers treasurer, James Van Doorn manager, and Lucien Petty captain. The 1903 season drew 6000 attendees in August and players signed for Davenport with changes to the squad as 1904 approaches.
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B. F. Landis
R. H. Hare
Julius Steinsie
H. F. ‘Klenzie
Charles Mills
Tiskilwa
Messrs Curtis
Beyers
van Doorn
H. EB. Curtis
Charles Beyers
James van Doorn
Lucien Petty
Scott
Davenport
Roy Coe
Henry Boy
Dislocated Shoulder Relief Sparks Family Endorsement
Mrs. Johanna Soderholm of Fergus Falls Minnesota dislocated her shoulder and found swift relief after a surgeon reset the joint. Her son purchased Chamberlain's Pain Balm for sprains and soreness, which quickly eased pain and helped her sleep. He praised its relief and urged others to try it for similar discomfort. For a sale by Dr Powell.
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Johanna Soderholm
Fergus Falls
Minn
Chamberlain
Dr Powell
Thomas A Run nells Describes His Westward Trip and Towns
California reader Thomas A. Runnells recounts travel from Lawton Oklahoma to Fort Worth Texas El Paso and Old Mexico and on to Pomona California in January 1904. He notes bustling Fort Worth prosperity adobe houses in Mexico and impressive lacework shops seen along the journey.
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Thomas A. Runnells
Pomona
Cat
Lawton
O. T
Dee
Ft Worth
Tex
Texas and Pacific R. R
el Paso
Old Mexico
Fomona
Tour Through California Desert Towns and Orange Belt Blooms
The writer recalls a desert to coast journey via Arizona and New Mexico to Riverside Pomona and Los Angeles. They describe blooming orange groves pacific coast resorts Redondo Beach Long Beach and San Pedro and harbor plans for Los Angeles ships. They note city life weather church visits and a return to Pomona with a warm greeting to Illinois friends. They mention Orange Belt crops potential shipments and a hope to attend a Los Angeles church conference.
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Arizona
New Mexico
Riverside
Pasadena
Los Angeles
Chicago
Redondo Beach
Oregon
Washington
Long Beach
San Pedro
Mary Anderson
Eva
Walter Doane
Pomona
Jane
East Second Street
Illinois Navy
Spring Street Baptist Church
Robt Burdette
Robt McIntire
M. E
Claremont
Ontario
Glendora
Illinois
T. A. Runnedls
Dr Fruth to Visit Camp House for Free Consultations
Dr Fruth, a 25 year specialist, will be at Camp House on Wednesday February 10 from 1 800 to P m for a one day visit. He offers free consultation examination advice and medicines to all who call, promising no charge for medicines and a chance to prove his ability to cure long standing chronic diseases. Patients with suspected kidney trouble may bring two ounces of urine for analysis.
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Henry
Fruth
Camp House
Finois
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Clarence Lee
George Heyer
Frank Steimle
Verne Stevens
Joe Beott
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Mrs. Christman
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Ansle
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Noor
State Street
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Iroquois Theater
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