Women gain vote parity and other notes from 1900s dispatch
The Bloomington Pantograph notes calls for quicker justice and recalls the push for women’s suffrage in California tying it to a broader equality trend. It cites dry towns in Illinois, a tale of the long-handled shovel’s inventor, farming economics, pardon cases, and a set of early 20th century crime and reform mentions. It highlights Abraham Lichtenstein and other the rich facing penalties, and includes a testimonial from a mail carrier about Foley’s Kidney Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sondan
Reuben Davis
Vermont
Rewben
Reuben Goria
Dyas
Roosevelt
Abraham Lichtenstein
Lichtenstein Millinery Co
California echoes pull of progress and memory
A California reader reflects on travel time since 1849 through ox teams to modern rail and luxury travel. He mourns the passing of Joseph H Jones, lauds his public service, and recalls political sessions, rail ambitions, and community ties in Muscatine era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Pardons
Newton
Dougherty
Peoria
Joliet
Samuel Parker
Neretofore
Plains
Cape Horn
Agsa
Joseph H Jones
General Assembly
State House
Chicago
Jones
Rolley
Muscatine Kewanee & Easton
Five Years of Suffering Ends for Erie Woman
Mrs. J. P. Bendlich of Erie Pennsylvania reports relief after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She suffered five years from female troubles and credits two bottles with visible improvement, finishing a six bottle course and regaining health. The advertisement touts the remedy as made from native roots and herbs with no narcotics and calls for letters to Pinkham’s lab for advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia EB. Pinkham
J. P. Bendlich
BR. F. D
Erie
Lydia
Pinkham
Lynn
Alass
Lydia E. Pink
Lynn, Mass
Novelty Ribbons and Bargain Coats Featured in Sale
Silk novelty ribbons in 4 to 7 inch width offered at 35 cents a yard from regular 75 cents. Women’s black woollen skirts reduced to 8.75 from 10 to 12 dollars. Children’s coats sizes 4 to 10 years priced at 3.05. Athena vests and pants now 28 cents from 35 and 38 cents.
Hog Cholera Serum Stressed As Preventive Tool
Authorities warn hog raisers that Shrum serum is a preventive, not a cure, for hog cholera. Used at the right time on uninfected herds it saves lives, but once symptoms appear it often fails. Demand is high as epidemics spread.
Weather figures and ads with Foley's Honey and Tar mention
A compilation of regional temperature data and precipitation notes with city figures and a Foley's Honey and Tar Compound advertisement claiming its cough and cold cure benefits. The text includes multiple place names and personal testimonials about the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Ann Pelzer
Jefferson Su
Omaha
Neb
Benson
Also Mentioned on This Page
F.C. Willett
Janet Whitefield
R. S. Bayne
Henry
Tisle Bank
Pital
T Jones
J. L. Jones
Pranead
Dewey & Sons
New City
John Hartley, Jr
J. A. Swem
We Henry
Ill
C. Blair Smith
Main Street
Cromwell & Coggshall
Physicians and Surgeons
Cromwell
Coggshall
BE. A. Hall
Henry, III
Ee Yant Park Row
Maulfair & Hanson
McNabb
Ford Central
Fred W. Potter
Henry, Ill
Henry KE. Jacobs
Tfelephone
Twephone
H. W. Adams
Columbia Dye Works
Boc
Illinois
MO. I. Thompson
Lacon, Il
Most
HA. Gebhardt M. D. G
Chicago Veterinary College
Icience
Wenry
Indiana
Ohio ‘ve’Stock Insurance Co
H. L. Gebhardt
Henry, Il
Bloomington
California
Imen
United States
Pacific Coast
Washington
San Francisco
Opiion
Mlinois
Meredosta
Naples
Jacksonville
Tallula
Chandlerville
Wardin
Hamburg
Mount Carmel
Olteonda
Coulterile
Johnsborough
Athens
Apperburgh
Kempsville
Picknesville
Mound City
Ulin
Baldwin
Fred Duehren
Atchison, Kas
A. J. Ironmonager
Hodge
Wenona
Jenkins Lacon
Hive
Glendale
Ave
Francis Kilduff
Wonton
Athena
Lonsdale Muslin
Kilduff's
Fx Company
Br Chickering
Emerson -Straube
Peoria, Illinois
Ame
Kohler & Campbell Decker
Braos
Farrand-Cechlan Autopiano
Pontiac
Livingston
Springfield
Sangamon
Sullivan, Moultrie
Sycamore
DeKalbs
Tiskilwa
Bureau
Walnut
Macioutah
Lanark
A. Hhousehold
Aledo
Mercer Beardstown
Cass
McLean
Cairo
Alexander
Clinton
Dewitt Ae
Danville
Vermilion
Dixon, Lee
Dwight
Elgin
Kane
Galva
Grafton
Jersey
Havana
Mason
Marshall
Hillsboro
Montgomery
Hopesten
Toilet
Villa
la Salle
Minoak
Woodford
Monmouth
Warren
Ottawa
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