Tuberculosis Deaths and Orphan Toll Across Cities
The report records 323 tuberculosis deaths in the month with 39 non pulmonary. Among 129 male deaths 29 were aged 18 to 40 and married leaving 58 children under 12. Females total 184 deaths with 76 in the same age band leaving 156 under twelve. Orphans total 214. Cancer caused 91 deaths violence 184 and diarrheal diseases 61. City death rates ranged Indianapolis 16 Evansville 18 Fort Wayne 15.6 Muncie 15.4 South Bend 19 Terre Haute 20.8 state rate 13.3 overall 17 in cities and 11.2 in country.
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Indianapolis
Evansville
Fort Wayne
Muncie
South Bend
Terre Haute
Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition to Open in 1909 Seattle
The Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition planned for Seattle on Puget Sound aims to showcase resources of Alaska and Yukon territories and Pacific trade. Officials estimate a $10 million expenditure, with gates opening June 1, 1909, highlighting regional markets and international connections. Earlier notes mention Indiana land valuation rising past $500 million and a 2 to 14 year sentence in the Durham case. Kingman shoppers report a busy preholiday scene and local merchants praised for their contributions amid portraits of Fay Cook's large town photography gallery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Seattle
Puget Sound
Alaska and Yukon Territories
United States
Dominion of Canada
Pacific Ocean
Kingman
Fay
Cook
Baby Book support labeled casca sweet stomach remedy
An old advertisement promotes Casca Sweet as a vegetable corrective for babies and children with the ingredients listed plainly on each bottle. It claims no opiates and compliance with the National Pure Food and Drug Law. Sold by J F Rednibaugh, Chicago, and written by B C DeWitt Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. DeWitt , Co
Chicago
Ill
J. F. Redinbaugh
Chamberlain
J. M. Cory
C. DeWitt & Co
J. F. Redenbaugh
Notice of Estate Administrator in Fountain County Indiana
The Circuit Court of Fountain County Indiana appoints and qualifies MARKINLOW as Administrator of the Estate of Mary Jane McClain late of Fountain County deceased. The estate is presumed solvent. Also notes short news items including Dr Shoops Magic Ointment ad claims and various local notices with names and places such as J M Cory Kingman H B Kiger Yeddo Indiana. Public notices mention K of P district meeting Williamsport and local commerce items such as street blankets at Wodys harness shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Fountain County
Indiana
Mary Jane McClain
Markinlow
Williamsport
Warren
Benton
Fountain
Tippecanoe
Local remedies and notices mix with fatal accident report
The item extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as safe for children and lists local sellers. It then reports the death of Mrs Lena Detrick near Columbus after a cow tail incident, blamed on blood poisoning. Includes ads for Dr Shoops Catarrh Cure and Kodol Digestive Aid, plus a note about Curtis Holland visiting from Cates and a sale scheduled for the 14th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Detrick
Columbus
Cataarh
Dr. Shoop
J. M. Cory
Kingman
H. B. Eiger
Yeddo
Ind
Nervous Worn-Out Rejuvenated by Dr Miles Nervine
A testimonial touts Dr Miles Nervine as a nerve tonic restoring energy and health. It recounts a severe breakdown, months of illness, and recovery after eight bottles. The ad asserts nerve weakness harms heart digestion kidneys and cites a refund guarantee through the Miles Medical Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Excursions Offer Low Round Trip Rates to Western States
Special round trip Homeseekers' Excursions to Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma Indian Territory Texas Kansas Nebraska Colorado New Mexico South Dakota Wyoming. On first and third Tuesdays monthly round trip tickets to many western points at low rates good returning 21 days from sale with stopover privileges. One fare plus 2 dollars to northwest on each Tuesday return 21 days. Also tickets to South Southeast Southwest on first and third Tuesdays with 30 day return limit. Inquiries to R. B. Myers, Agt.
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Missouri
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Texas
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
New Mexico
South Dakota
Black Hills
Wyoming
Northwest
South
Southwest
R. B. Myers
Agt
Help wanted ads from Chicago firms seek local reps
Multiple classified notices offer positions from Samplers Co Saunders Co and The Columbia House in Chicago. Wages range from 12 dollars a week plus expenses to 2100 dollars weekly for a county representative, with travel and sample distribution responsibilities. Also mentions best plush winter robes at C L Woody and anti-constipation product endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samplers Co
Jackson Boulevard
Chicago
Ill
Saunders Co
Dept. S
Bankers National Bank of Chicago
Capital
Columbia House
C.L
Woody’s
de Witt
J. F. Redenbaugh
Steinbang
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Morris
McDougall
C. M. Spencer
E. C. Dewitt & Company
J. F. Rebendaugh
A. Merry
SiaRappy
B. O. Hudler
State Board of Health
Hurty
Moore
Leslie Durham
Durham
Blue Front
China
Imperial Census Bureau
DaWitt
New Idea
Curtis Holland
Cates
Adicved
Kendall
Millikan & Son
A. L. Ratcliff
Kingman Bank Building
J. R. Hicks, M. D
Room
McGeorge Bik
Covington
Perry Massey
Drayman
E. E. Ewbank
D. D
Opera House
A. A. Williamson
Inlow Bro’s
Dr. C
Wallace, Ind
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