London Poor and Public Affairs in a Turbulent Era
Notices of paupers and shelter, a plan to make October 12 a continental holiday, oil easing seas, Gladstone pension prospects, literary ties between Manx Two and Scott Burns, New York World remark, dense urban populations in London Canton and New York, industrial revival in Purri diseases, tobacco and drug components in cigarettes and health dangers described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manx
Scotland Literature and Art Society
Scott
Burns
Urns
New York World
Mark
Remarkable Infant Hoax or Curious Child Born in Somerset
An English baby named Ernest EroRAIM Mippieron is described as born August 19, 1885 in Porlock Somerset weighing over fifty eight pounds and standing three feet tall with a thirty inch chest eleven and a half inch arm and twenty inch legs. The report mentions Mrs Parsons preaching about danger from socialism and comments by sculptor Ferric Bar the Liberty statue designer on his work’s accuracy.
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Ernest Eroraim Mippieron
Porlock
Somerset Shire
England
Barrnoioy
Canning Trade Drives Employment in Maryland California
The canning industry stands as a major economic force with Maryland employing about 60,000 people in fruit and oyster canning, and an annual output near 150 million cans. California leads in fruit and salmon canning while Louisiana Mississippi and Florida grow in pineapple and orange canning segments.
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Maryland
California
Louisiana
Mississippi
Florida
Glass flooring in Paris offices expands in Cellars
A Paris business trend uses glass flooring overboarded in iron frames to flood cellars with light for clerical work. In Connecticut a York State baby born at Long Lake weighs 2.5 pounds, 18 inches, with measurements and features noted as healthy.
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Paris
Bank of the Credit Lyonnais
Connecticut
York State
Long Lake
Adirondacks
David K
Emily P. Mix
Wew Haven
Local notices mix of town life and incidents
Our Vicinity reports on returns from Kansas and visits in Norton, with town improvements by E R McKinney and T M Shaw. It notes a runaway wagon, a timber fire, church efforts, rising diphtheria, school crowding, a coroner’s finding, a new Chapman store, a Catholic fair profit, shinny games, river navigation hints, and local oddities including a beer social and mayoral raffle results.
Weather and community notes from Sparland area
The community enjoyed fine weather for harvest and corn gathering. EB Darling returned to Sparland after two months away, and A Burnham came from Chicago. Father Harmon suffered a paralytic stroke with poor recovery prospects, and his daughter Mrs. C Hamilton and husband came from Bradford to assist. Bethel church suffered wind storm damage with no preaching yet expected to resume. Q Tanquary of Pontiac visited family and friends and returned home to vote. A pound party at the M E church raised funds for the new minister.
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EB. L. Darling
Sparland
A. Burnham
Chicago
Baldey
Harmon
Mra C. ¥. Hamilton
Bradford
Bethel Church
Ponti Tal
Q.tanquary
Pontiac
M. EB
Gehr Plans Kinaas Move Amid Election Interest
Nancy Gehr intends to settle in Kinaas this week as she plans her future home. Election interest appears to dominate current coverage, with focus on political activity and local concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Gehr
Kinaas
E. Onge
Local notes from Saratoga on ministers and farms
Saratoga notes report Rev Hazzard preaching and Rev York moving toward Chicago for studies. Citizens discuss politics, temperance, and Republican values. Updates include Gardner painting, McVicker farm rental, hog sale totals, and harvest chores as residents prepare for spring.
Diphtheria Outbreak Report Hits Lacon and Peak Ridge
In Lacon and Peak Ridge, health officials report a severe diphtheria surge. The article notes Dexter as a referenced location in the broader outbreak coverage.
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Lacon
Dexter
Fox River Association to hold 52d meeting at Hennepin
The Fox River Association schedules its 52d annual gathering in the Congregational church at Hennepin Ney on August 8 and 9 with entertainment for delegates. A Tuesday reception will be in the church basement and Thursday evening features Ida Clark Concert Co. at the court house for church benefit. Harley Newburn returns from Kankakee.
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Fox River Association
Congregational
Hennepin Ney
Ida Clark Concert Co
Court House
Congregational Church
Harley Newburn
Kankakee
Patius The Grange Meeting And Local News In Putnam
The Grange meeting last Saturday evening drew unusual interest. Blanche M. Brown of Henry prepared to travel to York Nebraska for the week ahead. M M McCreight’s education talk Friday was valuable. Brown Henkins, who injured his leg, is disability listed. Mrs Mina Winshpor of Chicago and Mrs Annie W Hays of Three Mile Bay are visiting their mother Charlotte Wheeler. Mina will stay in Putnam. The drug store building now hosts John and Mrs Chambers restaurant, promising good meals at fair prices. A visitor noted a paradoxical stance of a prohibitionist aiding a candidate on election day.
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Jase Chapman
Walter
Kansas
F. H. Stire
W. H. Boys
Norton
Washington Cook
Monrans
E. R. McKinney
T. M. Shaw
Ugene Watrous
E. L. Buchanan
Congregational Church
Winters
Hopewell
Annie Hoyt
Board of Education
Old Pat Clark
Holler
Clair Bullman
Chapman
Dave Tong
Angel
Sol York
The
Grey Eagle
Rev Moreland
Peasummer
Mikesél
Moreland
John Epple
Chicago
Malst
Wescott
Three Sisters of Fate
Geo. Barnes
Bay
Grange
Blanche M. Brown
Henry
York Neb
Far West
M. M. McCreight
Brown Henkins
Dobagnizel
Mina Winshpor
Annie W. Hays
Three Mile Bay
Charlotte Wheeler
Putnam
John Chambers
John
New John
Blood on the Moon Follows Local Feud After Farm Dispute
A quarrel over hogs and cattle escalates in a small town with neighbors inviting each other to confrontations. The town records a serious accident involving James Carse returning from Henry Friday night with severe injuries. The incident illustrates mounting tensions and local danger.
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James Carse
Henry
Suckek
Poverty Hill Corn Husking Absences and Local Notices
A Poverty Hill note describes corn husking season with fields nearly finished for some yet to harvest before snow. Local villagers visit and suffer colds, while Mrs Shallenbarger reconnects with neighbors after 14 years. Nearby farmers report fall wheat and rye sown, plus various farm happenings and mild weather aiding husking.
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Aoverty Hill
James Henderson
Margie
Poverty Hill
Hopewell Election Claim and Household Tale
A Hopewell audience speaks of a forthcoming election, insisting victory for their ticket. An odd remark by Elmer Miller praises a large girl at their house. A farm visit describes crippled workers and a 17 year old boy who husks two loads daily.
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Elmer Miller
Prohibition Debate Question Sparks Election Day Comment
Fragmentary excerpt mentions a speaker defending prohibition and calls out belittling remarks on election day. It notes a biographical line about J. H. Stipp with a birth date and a daughter, and references a rector. The surrounding context is unclear but suggests a political or social controversy reported in a local newspaper.
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J. H. Stipp
ReEctor
Local notes from Mt Palatine and surrounding area
Albert Wood now represents Security Livestock Insurance of Bloomington while brother Robert runs a Hoopeston district agency. Fred Hander shelled corn and injured a finger between wagon tires. M M McCreight campaigned for county superintendent. Mr and Mrs Hill of Chicago visited the village. Josepenkirk returned from Nebraska. Every voter goes to the polls Tuesday November 2. School closes briefly for vacation.
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Albert Wood
Security Livestock Ins. Co
Bloomington
Robert
Hoopston
Fred Hander
M. M. McCreight
Trial of the Victor road grader draws local interest
Brown Henkins suffers a leg injury after a cellar collapse at his son Commodore's residence, while town citizens witness the Victor road grader trial. Morgan Williams agency for Bureau, Putnam and Marshall counties shows the machine on the road south of the Corners. By day’s end 80 rods graded and commissioners approve the purchase, paying cash. Mrs Murphy and son William return.
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Lone Tree
Brown Henkins
Commodore
Aearth
Brown
Morgan Williams
Bureau
Putnam
Marshall
Miller
Murphy
William
Spectacle and Fires Mark Quincy Community Events
From Quincy last Saturday a large dedication ceremony drew crowds who called it one of the grandest sights witnessed. Geo Williams tended care for John and Corby Wright when a crib roof burst into flame, igniting dry hay and causing several boys to burn their hands while saving the corn. David Robinson of Milo rebuilt a board corn crib on his farm, near John Ball’s property. Last week the Literary society discussed prohibition, with Mr Miller, a road grader agent, as a speaker whose Southern origins and Republican votes sparked debate. Lizzie Jennett returned from Spring Valley, and Willie Lawrence, missing for 20 years after leaving Abram Anderson, reappeared as a prosperous man with two Denver book stores and 26 employees.
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Saratoga
Hazzard
York
Chicago
Elis Kerman
Lantanna Monier
Henry
J. Sands
Mr Ong
Piet Gardner
Indiana
Agnes Coulter
Essex
McVicker
John Powers
P. Hennessy
Swift
Wable
Livingstone
Peoria County
Frank Seelye
Hazard
Quincy
Geo. Williams
John
Corby Wright
David Robinson
Milo
John Ball
Dave
Bro. Parker
Literary Society
Mr Miller
Miller
South
North
Lyceum
Lizzie Jennett
Spring Valley
Fee
Abram Anderson
Willie Lawrence
Willie
Denver
New York
Imon
Huron Growth Rates Push It Toward Regional Prominence
Dakota Huron and nearby towns along Co. M and St. P L R report rapid growth over the past year. Huron, as a railroad end of a 600 mile division, now hosts 28 daily trains and a population of about 4000. The city features electric lighting, water works, an artesian well, federal offices, a Beadle County court house value of 50000, and extensive building activity including schools, churches, a 8 story Masonic block, and multiple brick blocks.
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Holly
U .S. Surveyor General
Dakota Board of Agriculture
Commissioner of Immigration
U. S. Weather
Beadle County
Strong Y.M. C. A. W.C. 7. U
Presbyterian Church
Odd Fellows
Myers-Wright
Hill
Masonic
Belknap
Houghton
Nash
Burnham
Trevitt & Mathis
Huron
Rail extensions spark town boom in Dakota Territory
N T Smith of the Times notes rapid growth as the C M and P R R extends from Scotland northwest toward Mitchell. Tripp has about 30 houses after six weeks, Parkston nearing 100 houses in two months, driven by railroad siting. Grand View and Armour see shifts as the Northwestern survey arrives, settlers moving with hopeful plans, while uncertainty remains until grading is completed. Enroute in Dakota, Oct 16.
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N. T. Smith
The
Times
Scotland
Mitchell
Tripp
Parkston
Dakota City
Grand View
Armour
Douglas County
Northwestern
Dakota
End to Bone Scraping Promises Healing With Bitters
Edward Shepherd of Harrieburg Illinois credits Electric Bitters and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for curing a eight year leg sore he was told would require bone scraping or amputation. He praises the remedies and notes local prices. The Henry Republican offers Rural paper subscriptions and club rates with a Handy Dictionary and Rural Agriculture book.
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Edward Shepherd
Harrieburg
Ill
Bucklen
Powell
Western Rural and Stockman
Henry Republican
Cure for Piles by Bosanko Remedy Centers on Direct Application
Describes piles with back and abdominal weight, possible kidney-related confusion, indigestion, and sweating. Claims Bosanko's Pile Remedy absorbs tumors, relieves itching and straining, and provides a permanent cure when applied to the affected parts. Price 50c. Sold by Drs Powell. Address the Dr Bosanko Medicine Co Piasa, Oh.
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Bosanko
Dr Bosanko Medicine Co
Piana
Ballou's Magazine Earns Noted Praise and Subscriptions
No magazine reaching this office has improved as Ballou's Magazine in the past year. It is a story magazine with cheerful bright contents. As winter reading nears, we commend this well known meritorious magazine to readers. Subscription price 1.50 per year post-paid. Club terms at this office.
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Ballou's
Powell's Drug Store Sells Bosanko's Lung Syrup
Trade sal ruggist Powell pursues enterprise and competition selling Bosanko's Cos and Lung Syrup as a market medicine for cough croup and primary consumption. Samples offered free. Prices: 60c and $1.00. Best for cold symptoms.
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Powell
Bosanko
Window Pane Break Report At Poole’s Loan Office
A pane in the front window of A. Poole’s loan office was broken by a mischievous urchin during Sunday evening or Sunday. No further details or suspects are provided in the readable text.
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A. ‘. Poole’s Loan Office
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Washington
Gladstone
José
Ithe Square Mile
Canton
China
Canare Mile
Associated Press
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Patius
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Mt Palatine
Wolgamot & CO
Main St
Peoria
Claude Warren
Fulton St
John Brosch
Old Henry
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