Healer Hawkins Promises Cures Without Medicine
An advertisement from Peoria promotes Healer Hawkins at 407 Masonic Temple Building and 4803 South Adams Street claiming to cure epilepsy paralysis rheumatism asthma and other diseases without drugs or material remedies. It urges those who have seen doctors without benefit to seek relief and says his treatment has helped many cases previously considered severe.
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Tome
Masonic Temple
Hawkins
Adams St. Peoria
Ground Sags Near Marquette Cement as Homes Sink in Oglesby
Underground mining near the Marquette Cement plant caused large depressions up to 15 feet deep in Oglesby Illinois. A two acre area east of the Illinois Central tracks sank gradually, swallowing two company houses and forcing foreign residents to flee. Smaller holes and a fallen tree exposed dangerous ground as guards and spectators watched. Miners say digging weakened the crust. officials noted past sinking and prepared for further drops.
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Oglesby
Marquette Cement Company
Ilinois
Illinois Central
Caught a Bad Cold and Indiana State Fair Notes
Mrs. Sarah E Duncan cites Chamberlain's Cough Remedy curing her son's bad cold. The Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis reported strong exhibits and attendance with solid racing despite betting law concerns. Galloway cattle show dominated by Croft & Son of Bluff City with multiple blue ribbons and high premiums.
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Sarah E Duncan
Tipton
Chamberlain
A. J. Ironmonger
T. J Segraves
Adv
Indianapolis
Ind
the Republican
State Association
Ncame
M. Croft
Bluff City
Scotlana
champion_cow cis
Hutchindon
Croft
Galloway
Pauly
United States
Old Settlers Meetings at Lacon Draw Big Crowds
A report notes that Old Settlers meetings in Lacon attract larger crowds than any other such gatherings in the state. The account, though informal, contrasts Lacon’s attendance with scenes from Dublin and New York stories cited in a humorous exchange about building heights and moonlit hinges atop top floors.
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Lacon
Eola
New Yorker
New York
Dublin
Pat
Stories Fox
Jésse"Sawyer
Woman's Work and Strength in Domestic Life
A fragmented note reflects on a woman's role at home, noting devotion and effort in household duties. It hints at health, vitality, and the idea that daily labor sustains family, with unclear references to Scotia and broader social expectations.
La Bali Fall Fair and Festival Details and Attractions
The La Bali fair period runs from September 20 with events continuing through the week of September 29. Highlights include new exhibits in grain live stock poultry and crafts plus a motorcycle display on October 2 and 3. Shown attractions include a safai show and a Kita Zane Kart exhibit with entry applications and a Mississip State Fair connection.
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Herbert
la’ Salle
Liberala
Sharness
Safa Cba
Salto
Mlinoiss
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