Women Club News and Charity Efforts Across States
A San Francisco Red Cross member has spent 62000 to aid soldiers. Duluth women grow Bands of Mercy to 9000 school children. Illinois leads in club membership with New York second. Baltimore adopts small scale student banking. Lucien Howe plans Paris 1900 exhibit on women in colleges. Culbertson Nebraska builds welcoming waiting room for country women.
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Mra A. 5
Townsend
San Francisco
Cal
Red Cross
Walter Towle
Duluth, Minn
Humane Education
Duluth
Bands of Mercy
State Federation of Woman's Clots
Quincy
Ilinois
New York
Illinois
Woman's College of Baltimorer
Lucien Howe
Buffalo
National Association of College Alumni Committee
Paris
Culbertaon
Nebraska
Tired Mothers and Lost Joys of Motherhood
A plaintive poem recalls tired mothers who miss the simple blessings of children and the warmth of home. The verse reflects on devotion, fatigue, and the ache of a child long gone, contrasted with fleeting sunlight and daily chores. The piece ends with a stark ad about cholera prevention and a药tonic.
Settlement of Anglo Venezuelan dispute favors Venezuela
The court arbitration settled the long standing differences between Great Britain and Venezuela with a compromise judgment favoring Venezuela. Ex President Harrison led Venezuela's counsel and is regarded as a top international law authority. Suggestions arise on post presidency life, including returning to prior professions rather than idle status or pensions.
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Great Britain
Venezeela
United States
Venezuela
Harrison
Europe
America
Ottawa Republican Times
Electric Bitters Restore Strength in Idsville Man
Victims of stomach liver and kidney troubles as well as women feel loss of appetite tiredness and nervousness. J W Gardner of Idsville Ind endorses Electric Bitters saying it boosted strength appetite and overall life. Available at Dr Powell's drug store for 50 cents with guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J W Gardner
Idsville
Ind
Dr Powell’s Drug Store
Cullom for Senator and a Clay County Pain Balm Notice
The Chicago Tribune notes Republicans in Illinois favor Senator Cullom as his own successor with no challenger likely. It highlights his 18 years in the Senate ending 1901, spotless integrity, and lack of wealth from office, contrasted with other senators. A Clay County Clayville merchant James Reed injures his leg in 1897 but recovers after Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Sold by Dr. Howell.
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H. EB. Thompson
Milledgeville, Ga
Swift
Ma Tikeise Bpeattie Company
Atlanta
Georgia
United States
Allence
Cullom
Illinois
Caliom
Senate
James Reed
Feading
Clay, Clay Co, Wax
Chamberlain
Drowell
Publisher's Column From Old Newspaper Office
Publisher promotes office offerings including school tablets two for a nickel and various printing services. Advertises subscriptions to newspapers and periodicals and in house engraving and stationery services with samples for weddings and anniversaries.
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Republican
Inter Osean
Farm Journal
Mushc
Henry Republican
Firstolass
Grain-o drink for children replaces coffee
An advertisement touts Grain-o as a nutritious grain based drink for children. It claims Grain-o provides health benefits and substitutes coffee with a taste comparable to select coffees and priced around 34 cents per serving.
Wintergreen Ointment praised for myriad skin ailments
Dr AB Seelye proclaims Wintergreen Ointment the best salve for bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores chilblains corns and skin creases. Guaranteed to give relief as stated on the box. Available at Dr Powell's and TE Gapen.
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AB Seelye
Powell
Docks Death Ignored by Onlookers in Murky Exchange
In a fragmentary exchange two men recall a drowning at the docks. One recalls the victim could not swim yet stayed afloat by keeping his head above water while others remark on the scene and offer terse comments. The dialogue hints at a tense moment and suggested witnesses.
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Aters
Phildog
Wagster
Old Lady Reads Letter From Son in College
Fragmentary text shows an Old Lady reading a letter about her son in college. dialog touches on affection and names Salley Belle in a Brooklyn Life context. Language is dialect rich and dated, with brief dramatic exchanges.
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Samanthy
Salley
Belle
Brooklyn
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Atrestico Otro
Conantadon
Freo
Ako
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Goruntoor
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Fred Dawson
Nd Dawson
Apor
Johnson County
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Garth Tha
Good Channel
Aawaiwee
Clakrence
Smith
Tecumseh
Neb
Henry
REIGE
C. A. Camp. Provw’r
Schurr Repair Co
Henry, Ill
Schurr Repath
Fenry
Wien
Bering
G.H. Perdew
BAL _ ESAS
Agant
Joan Hartley
Postofice
Grans Henry
M. L. Hildebrant
Dewey
Roxy
Hemarroe
Alisha
Ford
Dr Sealyo
Grange and Agriculture
Mt Palatine
Zam
Obhange
Brother
Sam
David
Sia Tara Dt Lonerence
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Chicago Tribune
Wag
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Ely
Hayfever
ELY Brothers
Warren Street
Arthur Motter
Adkinon'sa
Iney
Mt Foot
Ss. Thompson & Son
Lacon, If
M. B. Kirkpatrick
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