Colleges receive large June donations totaling 12.8 million
Donations in June reached 12.817 million with Washington University in St. Louis receiving the largest share of five million. Other gifts went to Nebraska Maryland Massachusetts New Jersey Ohio Pennsylvania and Virginia as elections loom in November and pension matters face scrutiny. Manila grows to nearly 250 thousand inhabitants with Americans outnumbering Spaniards four to one amid shifting colonial conditions.
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Velde Nominated for Circuit Judge Amid Enthusiastic Support
Republican convention support for Franklin L. Velde grows as Pekin Tribune hails him as able and eminently qualified for the judicial seat. Delavan Times-Press notes many friends in the county pleased by his advancement. The piece also surveys former governors and a looming nationwide coal price control contract with rapid potential for new mines and tightened supply.
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Opening Oklahoma choicest lands to homesteaders August
The Kiowa Comanche and Apache Wichita and Caddo reservations in Oklahoma will be opened to the public August 6 after four proclamations by the President. Registration runs July 10 to 26 with drawings from July 20 to August 6. Over 106000 acres of prime farming land available attracting thousands of hopefuls to the scramble.
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Pan American Exposition Funds and Attendance
Attendance to July 1 reached 1 770 808 with hopes the total will reach 10 million to repay costs. Delays in building and exhibits limited visits but Buffalo citizens remain optimistic for a successful outcome. June average was 81 000 daily. remaining months require about 60 000 daily to hit targets.
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Monument to Revolutionary Soldiers Proposed in Kane County
Henry Illinois letter discusses six Revolutionary War soldiers in Kane County and a possible county board appropriation for a monument. It recalls Rev Lewis Springer informing Evans Township officials years ago about two soldiers buried in Evans Township and the effort to mark graves. The writer urges timely action as time erodes old markings.
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Warner Comments On Tariffs And A Presidential Prospect
Washington correspondent reports Congressman Warner of this state voices views on tariff policy and a presidential candidate. He supports protecting labor while noting tariffs may be unnecessary if American industry undercuts in Europe. He discusses possible tariff modifications and predicts discussion next winter. He praises Senator Cullom as a potential president if he runs.
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Kiy’s Liquid Cream Balm for nasal use advertised
Advertises Kiy s Liquid Cream Balm with atomizer spray for nasal catarrh. Price 75 cents including spraying tube. Claims quick absorption without drying secretions and conversion to a natural healthy character. Ely brothers 66 Warren St New York.
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Restaurant Menu Mystery Ends With Simple Beef and Coffee
A diner at a hotel table interrogates the waiter with fancy phrases seeking rarities like sine qua non and tempus fugit. The waiter retreats to the kitchen, returns empty handed, and finally offers beef and cabbage with coffee, much to the guest's relief.
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Goddess of Light Statue Tops Pan-Amer Electric Tower
Herbert Adams of New York sculpts the 18 foot high Goddess of Light perched on the 891 foot Electric Tower dome at the Pan-Amer ican Exposition. The figure will be illuminated by 49 000 lamps, searchlights, and a large water fountain display for a grand night scene of color and motion.
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Geneseo Ministers Alliance Urges End to Sunday Funerals
The Geneseo Indiana Ministers Alliance resolves to oppose Sunday funeral services and asks local undertakers to help end the practice. They request consultation with church pastors if a Sunday service is necessary to avoid conflicting with regular church worship.
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Bosehee’s German Syrup Promoted for Lung Troubles
An advertisement touts Bosehee's German Syrup as a remedy for coughs and lung diseases, claiming it heals tissues, reduces inflammation, eases expectoration, and aids restful sleep. It is promoted as universally recommended by druggists and available at various outlets.
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Farmers of Lexington Unite Against Threshers Union
Farmers near Lexington meet to bar union men from threshing and require workers to sign they have not harmed the union. They set a 14 cent per bushel rate and threaten to hire their own threshing machines if needed.
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Dr Kings New Discovery Promises Cures For Consumption
The item touts Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption and related illnesses with guarantees of satisfaction or refunds. It highlights large and trial bottle pricing and claims rapid relief across coughs colds and bronchial issues.
Forgiveness Overcomes Trouble and Unhappiness
A short reflective piece urges embracing forgiveness to ease life’s troubles. It contrasts a forgiving spirit with revengeful bitterness, arguing that kindness far outweighs genius or wealth, and that nursing grievances only brings sorrow and social rejection.
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Instant Comfort for Tight Shoes
Advertisement claims Allen's Foot-Ease powder relieves tight or new shoes by easing coins and bunions and preventing swollen feet blisters and sore spots. It calls itself a universal comfort discovery and offers a trial package by mail with a 5 cent price from Allen D. Olmsted Le Roy NY.
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