Curious miscellany from a Chicago doctor to a Titanic tale
A jumble of items: a doctor links sleep direction to cures, a mail carrier’s mare Grace logged 67,460 miles in service. postal penalties for misdelivered mail. social gaffes with Joseph Choate. Davenport school vaccine rules. Illinois rabbits protected by game laws. a wedding clock delay and a legal suit over damages. tales of a Titanic cash grab, mosquito cures with alum, and a rural Pennsylvania woman farmer who dresses in trousers.
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Chicago
J F Graves
Center Point
Tenn
Nashville
Grace
Washington
St Jg
Joseph Choate
Choate
Davenport
Illinois
Anderson
Devil’s Lake
N D
John A Hull Nes
Hull
England
London
America
Illinois Exchange
Tommy
Smith
Jenny
Sma
Connlls Ville
Frances Cadero
H. -Durham
Génoa Seling
Genoa
Letter of Congratulations From Samuel Parker to Henry Editor
A 1916 letter from Samuel Parker to George Burt of The Henry Republican reflects a 65 plus year friendship since 1850. Parker praises Burt’s half century of editorial work, notes personal regard, and extends well wishes from Glendale, California. Additionally, Parker includes Hicks’ October weather forecast.
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Samuel Parker
la Salle
Farber
Henry Republican
Glendale
Cal
George Burt
Henry
Sworn Statement on The Henry Republican Published 1915
The Henry Republican editors George Burt and George A Burt of Henry Illinois filed a sworn statement under a 1912 postal law, listing editors managers and owners. The document, sworn October 2 1915 before Notary J L Jones, shows no bondholders holdings. The Eureka Journal reports canning progress at Dickinson Co sweet corn plant with record weekly totals and high yields. Second day matinee races at Big dourack in Eureka featured four races with winners Irish Lad Christie Chimes and Chippewa among others, despite poor weather.
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Henry Republican
Henry
Congress
George Burt
George A Burt Henry
George A Burt
Ili
Ill
George Burt & Son
Seal J. L. Jones
Eureka
Dickinson & Co
John Neuhauser
Bonita C
Minor Fer
Brita C
H Sa
Tommy
Walker
Smith
Earl
Har
Jester
Benita C
Snyder
Christie Chimes
Enoch
Ruioney
Robert A
Johnson
Chansman
Col Codern
E . E (Snyder
Newell
Draper
Oatie K
Brown Abe
Archy Audubon
Charley Hal
Walter Patchan
Red Rocket
Chippewa
Tod Sloan
Loman
Farmer Boy
Doélzér
Charley
Motter
John
Son
Lester Brown
J. W. Newell
Ana
Malea
Horges
Miller
Alex
Gard Probedor Matinee
Henry Tuesday Forenoon Meeting in Camp House
A notice shows a Henry event on Tuesday October 19 1915 from 8 to 1 at the Camp House with fittings and eye care details. An advertisement follows for Dr E H Bradley eye nose and throat service at Golter. Other items include room rental at The Republican office block and local ads for eczema treatment Ec-Zone products.
State Aid Road Cost Estimates for Marshall County
The State Highway Department at Springfield has submitted estimates for the cost of various types of State Aid Roads in Marshall county. These figures are set for the board of supervisors to consider when designating road types and are advertised as required by state law in the two newspapers with the largest circulation in the county. Estimates show cost per mile by road type, width, and surfacing, with two consecutive weekly publications to comply with legal requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May -Goncern
Marshall County
State Highway Department
Springfield
Board of Supervisors
Truth Triumphs Henry Citizen Endorses Doan's Kidney Pills
Henry resident Anton Frey testifies to Doan's Kidney Pills easing backache urinary issues and kidney distress. Frey recounts sharp kidney pains swelling ankles and dizziness before using two bottles, praising the remedy sold at 50 cents by Foster Milburn Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Dean
Anton Frey
Second St. Henry
Doan
Frey
Foster-Milburn
Longtime Bradford Neighbor Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. J. N. Kitterman of Bradford dies after a long illness leaving a large family. Her husband Jasper N Kitterman served in the Civil War, later working as a blacksmith and woodworker despite losing his left hand. The couple were known for hard work, devotion, and neighborly kindness, with children and grandchildren left to miss their mother and grandmother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Kitterman
Bradford
Jasper N Kitterman
Kitterman
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the Republican
Iu L. Eee
Hicks
Bend
Hitks
DO Rioo
E. H. Bredley
Golter
Wwooler
Peoria
Ec-Zene Co
Opera
John McGlothlin
Howard Williams
Blue
Duffield
Whitefield Township
H J Gregory
Putnam
Simon Albrecht
Tiskilwa
J. H. Carlson
Jaties
Eley Auctio
Moulon
Toam
A. D
Lawrence D
Gregory
Cole
Cole Manufacturing Co
Tridimitation
Duke Brothers
Henry, Tol
Virginia Brooks
Edward E. Rose
Arthur James Pegler
Edmond Beall
Sinois Vice Commission
Poland
China
Farrow
Moe
Elmdale Stock Farm
Charles
Sea Oi Bros
Efor ‘Weir
Aue
eReid Specialties
York
Steinford
Seelya
A. No
A. B. Seelye Medical Co
Seealye Aide
Abilene
Kansas
Grover Kirby
Kor City
Pricea -Ri
Kobe
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