Dreaming couple wed after fate leads to love
Mr and Mrs Thomas Brace of Lexington Street Chicago celebrate their golden wedding after meeting in a Newfoundland church six years and six months ago. He spoke of a dream in which he would marry his future wife and the pair, both natives of Newfoundland, moved to Chicago where they raised a family.
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Mrs. Brace
Newfoundland
Chicago
Thomas Brace
Lexington St
St. Johns
Mr. Brace
Miss Squire
Thoma
Mra
Brace couple’s 45th anniversary noted in Chicago
Mr. and Mrs Brace marked 45 years in Chicago with four children Matilda Westerfleld Jeannette Albert May Holland and T Brace Jr They have five grandchildren and one great grandchild Jeanelle Waldner The anniversary was to be celebrated at daughter Mrs Holland’s home 1 Moon Ave
Destroyed Train's Valuable Papers in Smallpox Prevention
Stamford Connecticut January reports George Francis Train arguing with Health Officer Borden as his manuscripts, papers, and world correspondence were burned to prevent smallpox spread. He resisted, then fell silent, and refused to speak to anyone. He has recovered from smallpox but clothing was burned and he refuses city-provided attire.
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Stamford
Conn
Jane 1
George Francis Train
Borden
Indictments Grow Against Florida Healer Post
Federal grand jury returns sixteen more indictments against Helen Wimans Post of Jacksonville. Allegations accuse her of promising cures through mental science and enabling wealth, sight for the blind, and renewal of youth. In a separate scene, Alonso Etchison pleads guilty to wife beating after striking the bench, fined $1 plus costs.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Alonso Etchison
Anderson
van Pett
Deak
Jersey Mosquitoes Thrive On Kerosene In Jersey City
An article from Jersey City discusses the controversial use of petroleum as a mosquito eradicator, noting local remarks, a Bloomfield attack, and the emergence of a new oil-fed mosquito form. It compares American struggles with India’s Basil remedies, detailing tulsi varieties and Hindu practices as historical context for mosquito control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
N. J
Recorder
Bloomfield
N. S
Board of Health
Jersey Meadows
India
Ian
Vishnu
Tulsi
Laksshmi
Ganges
Deccan
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Endorsed by Bloomington Writer
Hon Thos F Tipton of Bloomington M writes that using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin helped his stomach and brought relief after many doctors and remedies failed. He notes trials in Monticello last spring and endorses the preparation as valuable for stomach trouble.
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Thos. F. Tipton
Bloomington. M
Monticello
Complaints of Cruelty at Manila Prison Surface
A letter to Secretary of War alleges extreme mistreatment at the U S military prison near Manila. Prisoners claim tainted food, starvation rationing, and beatings, including being chained to fence posts with no food or water for extended periods. Several inmates suffer injuries. a doctor attended one victim. Investigating action unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Manila
Hoot
Sher
Wien
Tae Tig
Gramps
Agiun
Flood Destroys Furniture Across West Bottoms
Flood waters ruined furniture and household goods in the West Bottoms area. Reporters observed waterlogged sewing machines, pianos, and woodwork collapsing in several homes as residents faced widespread destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.e
West Bottoms
Reys
Brazilian Balm touted as cure for catarrh and related ailments
Advertisement touts Brazilian Balm as the exclusive cure for catarrh claiming it heals old sores and kills microbes. It argues catarrh is local and warns against blood disease remedies while offering Brazilian Balm with a month’s treatment and a free Tuxicola tablet with each dollar bottle.
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Nave
Doucher
Coxe
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Sale
Henry J. Huder
MRE
POST
Jersey
Frankneas
Callirrhoes
Gardens and Albert Museum
Bombay
Pepsin Syrup CO
Monticello, In
Kansas City Star
United Cigar Company
Vulcan
Cail
THE
Indianapolis Gas CO
Indianapolis Ten
Willlleeets
Brazilwan Balm
B. F. Jackson & Co
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