Humprhey Pop Corn His rise from poverty to a near million
The Humphrey family of Cleveland built a popcorn and candy business from a small pushcart to three stores and park ownership. Starting June 1893 with a single cart, they grew through persistent selling, creating a nationwide brand now valued near a million dollars.
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Humphrey
D. 3
Cable Park
Euclidave
Euclid Beach
Forest City Park
Humphrey Pop Corn Company
Humphreys
D. S. Humphrey
Dying Meg Janauschek In Rural Boarding House
in Saratoga a frail Mme Janauschek endures paralysis and poverty after a failed melodrama revival and a costly benefit. once famed as Meg Merrilies and Lady Macbeth she resists sitting for care, clinging to pride and memory amid dwindling funds and daily medical need.
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Mme. Janauscheck
Europe
America
Meg Merrilies
Lady Macbeth
Medea
Antigone
Herald
Mme. Janauschek
China
Disease Crisis Claims Thousands of Lives Worldwide
The report notes a deadly disease outbreak causing thousands of deaths and emphasizes urgent attention and preventive measures. Health officials urge action to curb transmission and protect vulnerable populations.
Forgotten Queen of Tragedy Recounts Munich Triumph
In Munich while with King Ludwig I she recalls reviving Greek classics in a staged Antigone with a dual chorus. She explains a hand injury redirected her from piano to singing and acting, then recounts audience devotion and her decline into faded celebrity.
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Rageny
Munich
Ludwig
Sophocles
Bartholdy Mendelssohn
Conservatory
Antigone
Medea
Phadre
Iphigenia
Mme. Rothschilds
Favorable Crop Report Highlights Strong Corn Conditions
The weather bureau reports general corn improvement in central valleys with an encouraging outlook for the major states. Missouri valley crops face cultivation gaps from excess moisture, while Kansas and Nebraska show progress. Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Ohio Valley, and lake region crops are generally good, with oats ripening and winter wheat harvest nearing completion in affected areas.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Missouri Valley
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Missouri
Arkansas
Tennessee
Ohio Valley
Lake Region
Middle Atlantic
Dying Wife Sets Up Fall Marriage Promise
George Eisemann, 35, of Jamaica, plans to marry Lizzie Schmidt next fall after his wife, bedridden with consumption for three years, urged the match. Schmidt nursed Mrs Eisemann and, moved by her pleas, agreed to wed if Eisemann did. The couple pledged at Mrs Eisemann's bedside before she died.
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New York
George Eisemann
Duganst
Jamaica
Lizzie Schmidt
Eisemann
Mrs. Eisemann
Firecracker Accident Injures Cortland Farmer
Eugene Stampton, a Cortland farmer, helped his children with fireworks on the Fourth. A large firecracker failed to explode, and when he picked it up to test it, it detonated between his teeth. He was knocked down, his teeth shattered, his mouth burned, and he lost taste and smell.
Stomach and Liver Tablets praised by Michigan official
Justice of the Peace T. W. Robinson of Loomis Michigan says Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are the best stomach remedy he ever used. They correct stomach disorders regulate the liver and bowels easy to take and pleasant in effect. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by all druggists.
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T. W. Robinson
Justice of the Peace
Loomis, Mich
Rough on toothache and worms remedy claim
An advertisement touts Rough on Toothache for instant relief at 15 cents and Rough on Worms at 25 cents. It claims the Wells Miracle of Healing powder cures all sores skin diseases humor eruptions, asserting even that product cannot cure the worst cases.
Baron Dillon 2:12 Trotting Stallion in $16,400 Stakes
Baron Dillon, a 2:12 trotting stallion from Glen Moore at New Jersey Stock Farm, earned sixteen thousand four hundred in stakes and purses. Fee listed at $50.00. Advertisement promotes Get There Curb for leg care and healing, claiming it drains soreness and treats injuries on horse legs.
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Baron Dillon
America
Stalion
Glen Moore
N. J
Stock Farm
Country school rebuilt after fire in Michigan forest
Miss Eva June, teaching near Mesick, recalls a fire that destroyed a Wexford County schoolhouse. Pupils saved books. temporary roof and floor were added at a nearby lumber camp. The old building will be replaced by a new one for fall term with an American flag atop the makeshift structure.
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Big Rapids
Mich
Eva June
Mesick
Wexford County
Wonderful Automobile Promotion From Cuban Inventor Dorticus
New York reports Cuban inventor C Joaquin Dorticus working on an automobile with extraordinary claims. He says the machine offers safety, near unlimited speed, low maintenance, and many accident safeguards. He asserts it can run 160 miles per charge, recharge in 15 minutes, and power a 2000 candlepower light, with four wheels acting as the engine flywheel.
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New York
C. Joaquin Dorticus
Golden Medical Discovery Promises Cough Relief
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for hacking coughs bronchitis and lung disease. It warns against off brand substitutes and notes a free medical adviser with requests for stamps and material.
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Dr. Pierce
Golden
New Free Trial Cure Offer From Dr Lipes
A prominent doctor promotes a free trial treatment for chronic ailments including heart lung kidney liver and skin issues. The advertisement claims rapid cures with a new method, inviting out of town patients to write for the free trial and asserting no charges or conditions.
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Dr. Lipes
Esra Willets Rearing 20000 Garters Near Chilton
Esra Willets of Chilton runs the state’s only snake farm on half an acre two miles south of Chilton. He keeps about 20000 garter snakes used for snake oil sales and pays Chilton youths five cents per head to kill them. The oil fetches good prices and Burdock Blood Bitters is advertised.
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Menominee
Esra
Willets
Chilton
Bargains on Upright Pianos and Rail Round Trips
Bargains offered for slightly used upright pianos at Baldwin's. Rail trips from Indianapolis to Lake Erie and Michigan City, Terre Haute, Greencastle, and return rates listed. Dates include July 13, 17, and 19 with various departure times and prices. Contact A. H. Sellars, Passenger Agent, 98 S Illinoist St. for berths, chairs, and bookings.
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Baldwin's
Lake Erie & Western R. R
Michigan City
Indianapolis
Sandusky
A. H. Sellars
Terre Haute
Greencastle
Little Herman Jones Recovers from Lockjaw in Delmar
In Delmar Delaware on July 9 the son of Geo Archibald Jones of South Salisbury, Herman Jones, suffered lockjaw for weeks. Two physicians Dr Slemmons and Dr Morris treated him with antitoxin, giving 30 bottles. Though progress was slow, the disease is conquered and recovery seems certain.
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Delmar
Del
Herman Jones
Geo. Archibald Jones
South Salisbury
Dra. Slemmons
Morris
Great electric storm lights up Jamaica night
PORT ANTONIO Jamaica July 9 a three hour electric storm began at 2 am with up to 40 lightning flashes per second making the night bright as day. No loss of life reported. Also notices Dean's Ointment cures itching piles and Baldwin's offers used pianos and office supplies. Indiana Dental College advertises hours for dental work.
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Port Antonio
Jamaica
Dean
An Old Nurse for Children Advertisement
An old nurse for children claims Mrs. Winslow's soothing syrup works for teething. It soothes the child, softens the gums, relieves pain, cures wind colic, and treats diarrhoea. Price is twenty five cents per bottle.
Niagara Falls Excursion A New Route
On Friday July 18 the Pennsylvania Lines run a personally conducted excursion to Niagara Falls via Columbus Akron Erie railroad Cambridge Springs and Chautauqua Lake. Through sleepers leave Indianapolis 7 15 p m with a twelve day return. Low rates from other points contact agents or W W Richardson D P A Indianapolis.
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Pennsylvania Lines
Niagara Falls
Columbus
Akron
Erie Railroad
The
Falls
Cambridge Springs
Chautauqua Lake
Indianapolis
W. W. Richardson
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