Weather forecasters warned against fraud and quack forecasts
A Springfield letter from May 2004 criticizes long range weather predictions by amateur forecasters and the public harm from sensational forecasts. It cites that the Weather Bureau itself limits forecasts to forty eight hours and argues for cautious, scientifically grounded public forecasting for future seasons.
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Springfield
Wiseacres
United States
Presa
Weather Breau
Wm. G. Burns
Probate Court Hearing Sets for Several Estates
Probate of wills listed for Robert B Fort John T Judd and others with hearings and notices. Appraisement and inventory actions approved for several estates Frederica Bayne William McGee Esther Foster Frank Sloey and William H Jones. Real estate transfers include Lydia Bassett George Basastt J Karl Fosbender Santa Felstadd and Henry cemetery plots.
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Robert B Fort
John T Judd
Caroline E Watt
William McGee
Too'tlock
A.m
Frederica W. Bayne
William H. Jones
William 8 Clark
Esther Foster
Lydia Bassett
George H Basastt
Nod North
Toluca
Henry Cemetery
Ida Jones
Sec U
Henry
Aes
Olive L. Baker
John Hartley
Lombard
Henry,Benj. & McClary
Owen Allen
Davis
Exposition Tickets Sale in St Louis on Fare and Third
In St Louis an Exposition event will sell excursion tickets at Fare and Third for round trips. Ticket agents include I. Kerns, Agent, with details focused on the sale location and contact for transportation to the exposition.
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St Louis
T. Louis
Mages O
Kerns
Rock Island
St. Louis
Points on Easy Shaving and Face Preparation
The piece explains that many men misuse razors or fail to prep the face. It stresses washing the face with soap and cloth, applying a thick lather, and properly preparing the beard before shaving. Proper prep can make shaving easier and enable daily morning shaves without irritation.
Triumphs of Modern Surgery and Cham berlain Pain Balm
An editorial style notice extols modern surgical feats including organ removal, bone work, and antiseptic healing progress. It cites Chamberlain's Pain Balm as an antiseptic aid that speeds healing and relieves pain for injuries. Sold by Dr Powell.
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Chamberlain
Powell
Brick versus Lumber sparks building cost debate
The Bloomington Pantagraph notes a builder predicting brick will soon rival frame houses in cost as lumber prices rise. A two story brick building now under construction may cost 2500 to 3000, with cement increasingly used as a substitute, including a concrete foundation residence cited as only modestly more expensive than brick. The piece foresees a ten year shift in building methods driven by material prices.
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Bloomington
Mae Itta
S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Merchants and Advertising in the Community
The piece argues merchants with sporadic newspaper advertising fail to support print media enough. It praises the paper’s town policy and calls for liberal ad patronage while condemning fake schemes. It states legitimate newspaper advertising yields profit and strengthens community enterprises.
Constipated Bowels and Liver Regulation Endorsed
A Wichita reader reports ten years of use with Herbine to regulate the liver and bowels. The ad claims daily waste expulsion is key to health and promotes Herbine for 50 cents at Dr Powell's Drug Store. It cites Mr G L Edwards of 142 Wl Muir 8 Wichita Kansas as a user.
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G.L. Edwards
Wl Muir
Wichita
Kansas
What Is an Anthem Saifor Explains in Sailor Style
An old sailor explains in humorous fashion what a han them is as a way to describe an anthem. The exchange shows how lay explanations can clarify complex terms more effectively than expert talk.
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Jack
Sebastian
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
New Mexico
Rosk Island
Thrown From a Wagon Injures Mr George Babcock
Mr George Babcock of North Plain was thrown from his wagon and severely bruised. He applied Chamberlain's Pain Balm freely and praised it as the best liniment he ever used. Advertises Pain Balm as curing sprains and bruises in a third the time of other treatments, available from Drs Powell.
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George
Babcock
Chamberlain
North Plain
Gonn
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