Old Macungie Farmer Opens Shelter for Tramps After Death
In Macungie Pennsylvania April 26 a longtime hobos haven led by Romich dies. For 25 years the Romich farm gave shelter to weary wanderers from around the world keeping a strict no hunger policy. The estate valued above 30000 dollars will fund a county run institution to continue the charity and provide self supporting shelter for tramps without turning anyone away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Romich
Romich
Walker Farm
Joe” Schultz
Sandusky
Pete’ McCoy
Tough Civil War veteran Burns survives horrific injuries
George Burns 70, a civil war veteran from Burlington, Iowa, has survived extensive injuries including a shattered skull, missing ribs, two broken legs, an missing elbow joints, and a heart displaced. He recounts service on the Hartford and Kearsarge, trephination in Philadelphia, and a later Arctic expeditions. He hopes to leave hospital soon and resume work.
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Burlington
George Burns
United States
Tne
Burling
Oke
Ith
Squire Smith
Burns
Ow York Exchange
Eorge Burns
War Hospital
Hartford
Porter
Washington
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Shiloh
United States Navy
Bellevue Hospital
Mystery of a dog and a baby in New York farm scene
In New York on April 26 J L Richards finds a baby girl on his farm guarded by a large watchdog after a storm. The infant is cared for by Richards as detectives seek the child’s parents. A woman arrives in a closed carriage claiming the child and leaves with it, refusing to provide her name or address. The dog follows as the carriage departs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. L. Richards
L. L
Eld
St. Ward
Richards
Man
Babe
Theichards House
Theg
Artificial blood experiment reported at Reese Hospital
April 25 report from Grove describes artificial blood infused in John Burke at Reese hospital. The operation aimed to control hemorrhage after a ruptured blood vessel. Doctors warned of possible fatal outcome as Burke remained under care at the fire-alarm office during the latest days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burke
Reese Hospital
Burke
Yang, Burke
Dyspepsia Tablets Claim Quick, Lasting Relief
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for indigestion and dyspepsia. It promises prompt relief, improved digestion, stronger nerves, better sleep, clearer skin, and healthier flesh. It claims a permanent cure without dieting and notes the price and maker in Marshall, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Alio
Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Botanic Blood Balm Promise for Blood Poison Cure
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a permanent cure for blood poison and related symptoms including eruptions sores and bone pains. It claims testimonials and a free trial treatment with medical advice, listing drugstores in Indianapolis and an address in Atlanta for orders.
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L. C. Coward
Aden
Miss
Botanic
Blood Balm Co
Mitchell St
Atlanta
Indianapolis
H. J. Huder
Washington and
Pennsylvania Sts
Ind
High School Girls Try to Corner the Kiss Market
Denver April 26 A high school boy reports girls in a biology class discussing contagious diseases and kissing. He jokes that girls form a league to suppress kissing, vow not to kiss under threat of punches, and plan to boycott boys by cutting theater tickets and bonbons.
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Denver
Col
J Anitescalatory League
The
Society For the Suppression of
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy Ad
An old advertisement for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claiming it soothes teething children, softens gums, relieves pain, cures colic and diarrhoea, priced at twenty five cents per bottle.
Dental clinic opens daily for wide range of work
S W. Col. Delaware and Chliosts receives patients from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for all kinds of dental work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S W. Col. Delaware and
Chliosts
Special low-rate California tickets offered via Ogden route
From February 12 and every Tuesday to April 30, Southern Pacific sells colonist tickets to California at reduced fares. Chicago to California 30, St Louis Memphis New Orleans 27.50, Omaha Kansas City and other points east and north also discounted. For details contact W G Neimyer or W H Connor at their respective offices in Chicago and Cincinnati. Upright pianos advertised next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific Company
Ogden
California
Chicago
St. Louis
Memphis
New Orleans
Omaha
Kansas City
G. Neimyer
P. Co
Clark St
Chicago, IL
W. H. Connor, Co
Chamber Commerce Bidg
Cincinnati
Wholesale Price List for Poultry Produce and Groceries
The notice lists wholesale selling prices for poultry and produce including turkey hens, toms, ducks, geese, various cheeses, butters, eggs, wool, coffee grades, sugars, salts, flours, beans, molasses, rice, canned and dry goods, along with prices for meat cuts such as hams bacon lard and sausage. It includes market prices for fruits, vegetables, oysters, fish, and shellfish with unit details and regional sources. Major entities include Kingan & Co. price list references and several product categories with per unit costs.
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Grove
Hood
Baldwin Music Store
Thildren
Indiana Dental College
Will
Norfolk
the Merchants’ Association
Manhattan
Trauss & GO
Brazil
Dillsworth's
Prime Santos
Gates
Java
Columbia
Empire A
Ideal Golden
Windsor Ix
Cassia
Choice
Louisiana
Carolina
Elmira
Baldwin
Ben Davis
Ohio
Coal and Coke
Kanawha
Pittsburg
Winifrede
Raymond
Jackson
Island City
Hlossburg
Connellsville
Kingan & Co
Indiana
Tierces
Baltimore
F. Brand
Dr. Ray
Music Hall
Keeton
Mass
H J. Fader
Pennsylvania-sts
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