City engineers study new Bitulithic pavement option
City engineer Jeup and the board inspect Bitulithic pavement proposed for St Louis streets. The material, marketed as durable and smooth, is described as a patented paving compound backed by the asphalt trust. Mayor Holtman and other officials discuss cost, street repairs, and the ability of property owners to pay for the resurfacing.
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Yuldig Wars
Jeup Tefl
Louis
Hilleniy Finney
The
Asphalt Trust
Tie Seiven
Biinman
Wario Sixex
Ab. Pon
Lee Warren Dror
Pateaus
Thy Works Board
Swalter
Holtaman
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Stamps for World’s Fair go on sale April 30 at St. Louis
Washington reports postage stamps to honor the St. Louis exposition will be sold during the fair from April 30 to December 1 1940. Denominations include one cent green with Robert R. Livingston, two cent red with Thomas Jefferson, three cent purple with James Monroe, five cent blue with William McKinley, and ten cent brown showing a map of the purchase territory.
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Washington
St. Louis Exposition
Dru
Robert R. Livingston
United States
France
Thomas Jefferson
James Morroe
Ty Iince
Livingston
Wiliam McKinley
Brown
Storm toll rises as Indiana Harbor stores collapse
A devastating storm struck Indiana Harbor causing multiple deaths and injuries. Lewis Barker, proprietor of Barker clothing, was killed by a falling brick while others perished or suffered serious injuries at various homes and businesses. Debris, downed wires, and damaged buildings stretched across the region, with hospitals receiving the injured and fiber lines crippled.
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Lewis Barker
Barker Clothing Company
Indiana Harbor
Barkers Clothing
Igum
Indiana
Tyrney
Lidia Garber Peopia
Hardy
Rata Wilel Grecatal
Gaurryeng
Liegsevind
Harker
aimbulgTes
St. Margaret's Hospital
Marder
Dende
Hintsia Harbor
Dex
Teleke
Teeliiak Litaden
Rata Prebar
Ube
East Chica
Tidarbapes
Espine
Lutiana Harbor
New South Bay
Hatel
Wed
George Grow’ Witoon
Belme
Gardner
Washington
Morgan Fark
Fernwood
Rock Island
Panhandle
Washington Helgits
Mra
Scharpier
Ng Klass
Burnsides
Chicago
Fred Brtmk
Rebecca
Ralltontave
Brown & Co
Dauphin Park
Bad Blow at St. Louis and Other Storm Reports
A late edition reports severe wind damage in St. Louis and across western regions. Buildings, trees, and utilities suffered while casualties include Doris family members and several named residents. property losses are estimated at substantial sums amid widespread flooding and fires in Nebraska and Illinois.
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St. Louis
Mate S
Thamax
Doris
Stevkel
Boris
Prank
W. T. Horton
John Dingler
Andrew Boegler
David Blossgett
Polleh
Rural Route Orders Extend Across Meward County
WASLINGTON March 25 by PhstaMece department orders additional rural routes established at Kokotad Hugely We and Kappa all within Meward county Tani indicating expanded district coverage and improved rural transportation networks.
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Waslington
PhstaMece Department
Kokotad
Hugely
Kappa
Meward County
Tani
Local social notes from Beenneke’s party and home move
Fragmentary social item records a Thursday Beenneke’s gathering and a couple moving to a new home on Meridian Lane from Dunlop Street. Names are garbled. event appears casual and lacks clear dates or full identities.
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Helomega
Tullata
Beenneke’s
Frid W. Spacke
M. N. Meridian- Lut
Teeving
Dunlop. A
King Edward Attends Grand National Race
March 2. King Edward visited Liverpool amid the Grand National crowd. Malta won the race with Borelapi Kirkland second and The Manner third. King Edward's Ambush failed to place. favorites were unplaced. Starting price on Malta was 3 to 1.
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Falward
Liverpool
Phiay
Malta
Borelapi Kirkland
Ken Bs Mason
Witger Ap
Treenty
Tad
King Euward
Mollta
Vawlys
Deportation Trials Dredge Colorado Miners Case
Debated actions target Colorado miners amid a security crackdown. Detained figures include Phavidest Moyer and Guray, as authorities warn of forced returns. Local officials mobilize citizens to deter alleged plots and potential kidnappings while cases proceed at the depot.
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Denver
Marek
Peduiride
Vomeday
Afteriani
Giarehed
Wyde
Allons
Teibavile
Ulm
Moyer
Steamers in Collision Sink Americque in Calm Seas
A damaged fragment reports a collision at sea involving the Americque and the Amer Sabfertien near Messina. The Americque sank after taking on water while the other steamer remained afloat. Further details are unclear due to garbled report.
Germans Rout Hereros in Africa Column Conflict
Fragmentary text reports German forces engaging Hereros in Africa. Mentions captures of a rebel encampment at Omoramby and retaking thousands of cattle, with reference to a colonial context and ongoing military actions.
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Africa
Vimatahe
Omoramby
Embezzlement Admitted in Hogan Firm Case
Centrane holds fined S10 and costa and Missi polive pour. Friday morning, for embezzling $1600 from the Hogan transfer company, where he was recently enito, Cian pleaded guilty. About a month ago he was arrested on forgery. boyd over to the ore diarharged. mrond jary and
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Centrane
S10
Costa
Missi Polive
Hogan
Enito
Cian
Alont
Boyd
Mrond Jary
Lucid fined for striking an old man in court
A man named Mike Locd was fined for assaulting an elderly man on a poker court charge. The incident reportedly occurred near a main street area in War Hebe port, with witnesses including Jire ewatton and Charles Murpie listed among those involved.
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Mike Locd
Poker Court
Wirneur
Jire Ewatton
Charles Murpie
Fe Bane Heer
Othaver Opchia
Invention of Guns and Wet Living by Sieartic Serta
Fragmentary text describes inventions and early methods with names like Conor and Berweeks. It references dates, locations, and players, but content is garbled, obscuring clear facts or outcomes.
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Sieartic
Serta
Weta
East Buffalo Live Stock Sale Report
Oddly garbled catalog notes a sale in East Buffalo New York listing yearlings sheep and cattle with some numbers and lot identifiers. The readable items reference stock, prices, and arrival details though many specifics remain unclear.
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East Buffalo
Buffalo
N.Y
Chojee Damit
Swamp-Root Promises Kidney Relief for Men and Women
A 1908 testimonial touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a life changing kidney remedy. The farmer credits four doses with rapid relief from back pain, frequent urination, and weight loss, claiming renewed health and daily work capacity. The letter highlights nature’s cure and warns of misdiagnosis and physician failure without Swamp Root.
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Apker
Mareh
Trouhin
Avery
Swamp Root a Blessing to Women
Mrs F Austin of Brooklyn New York reports kidney and bladder relief after using Dr Kilmer Swamp Root. She suffered pain frequent urination and fatigue for over two months before recovery after a course of the remedy.
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F. Austin
Brooklyn
Nassau
Swamp Root Editorial Notice Promotes Kilmer Product
An editorial notice urges readers to contact Dr. Kilmer in Binghamton New York for a Swamp Root preparation. It claims fast service by mail and lists testimonials from customers. It promotes ordering the tonic through The Indianapolis Daily Star and mentions drug stores selling bottles of varying sizes.
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Kilmer
Balmer & Co
Binghamton
Indiana
Polis Daily
Plessant
Kilmers Swann
Kinghamton
N.Y
Cattle and Produce Markets Show Quiet Trade Across Cities
Market activity subdued with varied grade cattle and calves offered. Chicago reports mixed prices for butlers, pork products, and poultry. Cincinnati, Pittsburg, and Cincinnati inputs show steady to soft pricing across sheep, lambs, hogs, and cattle with notable listings for steers, veal calves, and heavy calves. Chicago and New York note commodity prices for butter, cheese, and grains, while regional wagon market details reflect modest demand and price ranges.
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Pittsburg
Pittshuhg
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