Zemo Promises Quick Cure for Itching Skin Diseases
An advertisement touts Zemo a vegetable external remedy for itching skin diseases claiming rapid relief on first use and cure of chronic conditions once deemed hopeless. It cites endorsements from Mr. Jacob Frank and R. W. Emerson plus agency in Logansport via Homer Closson & Co. and notes nationwide sale.
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E.W. Rose Medicine Co
St. Louis
Zemo
Jacob Frank
Frank Mercantile Co
S21
N. 6Th Street
R. W. Emerson
Anchor Steam Lamar DL Tarlos
Homer Closson
Topeka Negro Politician Fails in 100 Percent Profit Plot
Theodore W. W. Jones, a former Chicago politician, attempted to sell plots in Governor's Square at a 100 percent profit after a race-based barrier to his residence. A detective uncovered Jones's bigamy and illegal divorce. Neighbors pressed for a fair deed and lenient sentence. Jones pled guilty, paid a $500 fine, and deeded the lots to a neighbor.
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Topeka
Kan
Theodore W.W. Jones
Chicago
Lawrence ‘Port
Jones
Governor’s Square
South Dakota
Jones No
Dana
District Court
Fireman Sues for 10000 Damages in Ohio Case
George Stern, former Clover Leaf fireman in Allen county Ohio, sues Clover Leaf alleging injuries from negligence on the road. He claims liquid injected into his eyes caused temporary blindness and permanent vision impairment ending his earning ability of 75 to 100 dollars monthly. Chief Godfrey of Peru is noted in the report regarding the incident.
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Allen County
Ohio
Godfrey
Peru
Erb
South
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Collins
Puett
I. J. Noble
Crawfordsville
H. G. Goddard
Round House
Air travel to charge for bicycles after November fifteenth
M Calahan a Pennsylvania baggage agent says the company will charge for checking bicycles after Nov 15. Bicycles will be treated as fifty pounds excess baggage and billed at the regular baggage rate. Only one bicycle allowed per passenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Calahan
Pennsylvania
His Second Grave Offense By Attack on Guard Loses Good
A report details a court case in which an individual earns a harsher sentence after a second grave offense involving an assault on a guard. The proceedings note the defendant’s prior record and the judge’s ruling reinforcing penalties.
Central Indiana Train News Amid Stations And Personnel Changes
A Central Indiana rail section reports on three daily passenger trains between eastern and western terminals, links to the Panhandle line, and new signage at Vandalia stations. It notes crew shifts, illness, vacations, and a parole-related release and return of William Reeder, formerly of the North side, now in Michigan City prison.
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Central Indiana
Learda Soba Od
Lawrenceburg
Ncj
Indiana
Panhandle
A. W. Paugh
L. B. Robison
L. R. Murphy
South Bend
C. T. Milel
C. L Waldrip
Vandalia
G. M.chesbrough
F. D. Burrell
Ohio
Lakeville
Plymouth
S. F.johnson
American Railway Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hind
Reeder
North Side
Michigan City
Papes Diapepsin Promises Fast Digestive Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a powerful and harmless antacid and digestive aid for weak stomachs. It claims quick relief from indigestion, gas, belching, and stomach upset, asserting digestion is corrected in minutes and urging readers to buy a fifty cent case at local pharmacies.
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Pape
Amany
Empty Seats Carry High Costs for Elite Trains
An official notes that top passenger trains like the Alton Hummer and New York Central Twentieth Century Limited incur the same operating cost regardless of occupancy. The most costly passenger is an empty seat, and if guaranteed full occupancy, a rate of 1 cent per mile could be set.
Vandalia Report Shows a Big Loss
The Vandalia railroad report filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission for August shows total operating revenue of 746,061 dollars, down 165,583 from 1907. Net operating revenue stands at 206,993 dollars, a 26,280 decline, while August operating income is 181,710 dollars, down 30,208 from the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandalia Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railroads Move to Discontinue Folders in Public Places
Rail lines across the United States will stop placing folders in hotels and other public spaces. Funds spent on folder distribution will shift to newspaper advertising to cut costs. The general passenger agents association voted to remove most traveling passenger agents, impacting Chicago St Louis and Buffalo printing houses that relied on railroad folder work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
General Pasenger Agents’ Association
Chicago
St. Louis
Buffalo
Races at Belmont Park and Louisville Oct 15
Belmont Park results list winners in six races with times and placings including Court Lady My Grace Stamina Delirium Hilariousi Nimbus. Louisville program shows six races with winners Al Muller Buffons Severus W T Overton Friend Harry Hostile Hyphen and times for each.
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Belmont Park
N. Y
My Grace
Parson Kelly
Flying Machine
Whip Top
Delirium
Falcada
Hilarousi
Baby Wolf
Gretna Green
Nimbus
Crossina
Burgher
Louisville
al Muller
Balbus
Dainty Vame
Severus
Maid Militant
Lady Vie
W. T. Overton
Old Honesty
Sir Cleges
Harry Straight
Anna L. Daley
Gerry Mander
Topsy Robinson
Bonnie Bardin
Pennsylvania shakes up station agents with transfers
The Pennsylvania system completed a promotion driven shakeup of its station agents. McKnight moves Sedalia to Denver, Shigley Lucerne to Sedalia, Bunnell Moran to Lucerne, Norman appointed at Moran. Woodmen plan Indianapolis excursion Sunday. Bentley issues new baggage rate book effective Nov 15. McCarty to Logansport from Bradford on train No 34 with division officials for inspection to Columbus Ohio.
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Pennsylvania
T. F. McKnight
Sedalia
Denver
Oo. D. Shigley
Lucerne
T. L. Bunnell
Moran
L. I. Norman
Indianapolis
R. R. Bentley
McCarty
Logansport
Bradford
Columbus
Ohio
Big Special Next Week in Pennsylvania Railroad Officials Visit
A partial snippet notes Pennsylvania railroad officials to accompany President James McCrea on an annual inspection next week. The fragment hints at a high level visit and promotional timing. Further details are unavailable in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Railroad
James
McCrea
Judge Winfield Builds Two Cottages for Lake Rent
Judge Winfield is constructing two new cottages at Lake Maxinkuckee intended for rental use. The project proceeds as a private residential development with rental potential.
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Judge Winfield
Lake Maxinkuckee
Less Paint and Powder Beauty Revival in New York
New York druggists report a drop in demand for rouges cosmetics and lotions as buyers lean toward the simple life. The article notes a shift back to home remedies and describes a home made face wash recipe using rose water.
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New York
Theta
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Ben Deatrich
Prop
Walton Milliners
Miame
Dutchess
Interurban
Burrous
Star Restaurant & Confectionery
Walton
Ind
Cass CO
D. F. Hendrixson
Prohibition
Kroeger
Strain Ndertakers
Broadway
Strain
Trusler
Porter
T. F. Tresler
Huntington
B. W. Booth
Hoy
Aiea Remedy
Tritt's Drug Store
Red Stocking
George Stern
Clover Leaf
Panhandle T
William Reeder
North Street
Vandalia Notes
Evapierce Style
Lm S.A
Burt & Packard
Market Street
Harry
Associated Press
Pennsylvania Notes
B. E. Wallace
Hagenbeck
Indiana Loan CO
Fifth
Crawford’s
Louis Schmidt
West Market
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