Columbus Descendant Rumor Sparks Chicago Interest
A long Chicago clipping notes claims by Italian Galetti family that Maria Antonina Columbo Galletti is a direct descendant of Christopher Columbus. It discusses birthplaces Bettola Genoa and circumstantial romance, then shifts to women’s roles, education and careers, citing Mary A Taft and Gail Hamilton with references to Kate Field and the New York Times. The item ends with a brief aside on tenement work and Kemp’s Balsam.
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Chicago
Christopher Columbus
World’s Fair City
Galetti
Maria Antonina Columbo Galletti
Navigator
Maria Columbo
Bettola
Columbo
Génoa
Mariad
New York
Columbus
Gallett
New York Times
Decline of Illinois Apple Trees Calls for Action
The article warns Illinois apple trees are drying up and dying due to wet springs and pollen issues. It urges soil improvement with stable manure, potash or wood ashes, avoidance of blue grass, use of clover, careful spraying, and careful orchard management to restore red cheeked apples and prevent worm damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linois
Gaston
Prairie birds defense and homestead advice from era column
The piece argues for protecting prairie chicken and quail against city hunters, likening them to bug eaters and essential to farming. It urges rural residents to defend wildlife, favoring farmer-led stewardship and prudent pest control, then shifts to farm guidance on hog production, orchard care, soil preparation, and livestock investment. It ends with a note on conservative medicine for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Colex
Ely's Cream Balm Claims Cure for Catarrh in Testimony
A user narrates seven years of catarrh relief after using Ely's Cream Balm calling it magical and claiming cure. Another testimonial from Reading praises Bly's Cream Balm with complete success and no recurrence over a year, noting recommendations to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Clarence L. Huff
Biddeford
Bly
Milton T. Palm
Reading
Chicago and St Louis battle for bottom of standings
In a national contest the old-time rivals Chicago and St Louis race to stay at the bottom of the list rather than win. The Senate Chinese bill is milder than the House version, extending the current restriction by ten years. A conference committee will likely reconcile the two versions.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Senate
Congress
A. M.—Henry Lodge
Sdatory
Marshall Lodge
Third Street
Manshall
Arshall Rebexah Drarysy Lane
Clayton Lodge
Orlock Brethren
Henry
Republican
W. R.O
Ular
G. A
C. U
Our Lady of Perpetual Henry Branch
Fey Henry
Modern Wood America
Republcan
Crow Meadow
Quinn's
Tornat
Telegraph Grange P
H. No
Whitefeld
Ty Ladice’ Grange Aid Society
Blaters
Magnolia Grange
Mesta Furtalga
Clear Creek
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Gillett’s
Thompson & Son
Lacon
Illinois
Ross
Adams 8&T
Eoria
Ill
Oleans Mitant Padsagen
Catarrah
THE
Able
Rica
Warren St
Ni Mackensie
Oferica
Aesise Ori Jlavanes
A James Cmemical CO
Peoria
L. Jones
Misa Ellsworth
Greensboro
N. C
Fomalio College
Menry, Jr
Walter Scott
Richard At
A. Raymond
Dr. Henry
Society
Moman’s World
Hawthorne
Hester Prynne
Mary A. Taft
Catharina Weed Barnes
Gail Hamilton
New York Independent
America
Henry Ward Beecher
Washington
Kate Field
Capitol
Order of
Kemp
Grange and Agriculture
Riverside
Grange
J. D. Wixsurr
Putavo
Ayer
Callon-As-Wherin
Bergner, Porter & Co
Kirks
Iamon
General Household
Reas
H. H. Kirchman
Watchmaker
Au Jeweler
J. W. Ryan
Taner
Eureka College
Hans Paper
Ester
Parker
Cns
Uss Parker
Liepig Company
Liebig Company
Henry and
City OF
Tracez
Promi A. Ly Beaty
Ghilbourne
Spring Bay
Selemtine American Agency For
C.ri&prr
Wily and
Aston
Meror Chioag
Fraight
Express
Paseenger
Bureau Fraight
Henry Republicng
Geo Burt
Marehatt
Advan Monte
Chase
Enttin Publithe
BSN
Estabiabe
Baveldo
Eta
Anicoline
Riate
Sey Rom
Blilitary
Brags Band
Odd Fellow
Sonic
Callisg
Pinin Wevel
Alwar
Jad
Despatel
Apeak
Travis Addrosa
Iil
Rock Island
Paci
Jolie Peoria
la Balle
Molime
Davenport
Brusentine
Ottumwa
Oskslet
Movnes
Winterset
Audubon
Harlan Sa Blues
Iowa
Minneapolis
Bt. Psi
Nesota
Watertown
Sioux Falls
Cameron
St. Joseph
Kaness City
Omaha
Lincoln
Fairbury
Nelson
Atchison
Leavenworth
Morton
le Tem
Riclro
Des Moines
Bluffs
Omaka
Chicmy
Denver
Colorado Springs
FURSA
Kansas City
Topeka
Colorado
Rocky Mountain
Manitou
Pike's Peak
Joseph
Kanese
Indian Territory
Kanesa City
Chris
Notch
Jakes
Uae
Canada
K. ST. John
Gen'l
John Seba
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