Washington Portrait Once Hung at Mount Vernon Reappears
A fragmentary account details the provenance of a Washington family portrait, once owned by Gen. George Washington and hung at Mount Vernon. It passed to George Steptoe Washington and later came into the hands of John V. Lys Pruyn of Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sven
Pruyn
Washington
Mamy
Ilbert
Stuart
Mount Vernon
George
Steptoe Washington
Ada
Pahannock
Hancock
Falmouth
Steptoe
The
P Cture
John V
Lys Pruyn
Albany
Public rail opponents and railroads face changing views
A long European style editorial critiques railroads and public opinion. It notes a shift from harsh punishment to more considerate debate, with railroads presenting facts to justify mileage rates. The piece ends with a medical ad about Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey for colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunal
Agpiore
Railroads
Parcel Post Perils to Small Business, Exposed by Industry Voice
An editorial derides the parcel post system as a ruinous, government backed octopus that favors mail order houses over small merchants. It cites high costs and contractor profits, urges a business like approach, and warns of potential destruction of domestic trade without reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Postoffice Department
United States
Washington
Burleson
Republic
Uncle Sam
Los Angeles
Calif
Frea
Star
Holbrook
Snowflake
Arizona
Obituaries and Local Notices Fill Town Bulletin
Died at his home in this city February 4, Israel Newport aged about 68. Dennis Phillips dies? W. D. Hawley, 14? Elmer Smith’s death triggers family calls. Mrs Slusser injures wrist and arm. Lee Duncan, 22, dies after long TB illness. Richard J Partlow, 48, dies February 38? Parkersburg IL. Remains interred in John On township. Weather prompts ariling outfits for field tests near town with support from St. Louis and Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Israel
Newport
Hepner
Terre Haute
Dennis Phillips
Cage Ij
Hanedek
Elmer Smith
J. Slusser
Lee
Wm. ‘Duncan
Casey
Vatter
Richard J
Johnon
Russian exile returns after long voyage and arrest
A Russian exile named Salinas ledford is described as returning to his homeland after a perilous journey by sea. He faced concealment by relatives, obtained a pass, and was allowed to board a ship despite a captain deeming the voyage worthless. After forty five days at sea the vessel reached New York where a grand lodge deal for land near Decatur was announced.
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Tony
Salinas
Ledford
Harrisburg
Russia
New. York
the Knights of ‘Pything
Decatur
Ship purchase obsession analysis debate continues in Senate
The piece notes a shift from policy to obsession over the ship purchase bill. It cites Chicago Herald criticism of the fixation and questions whether momentum exists for an extra session. It contrasts public opinion with Senate calm and underscores prior unfavorable national judgments on government ownership.
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Chicago: ‘Herald
Senate
Galm
Washington Defeated by Weta in Virginia Election Race
A young soldier opposed tavern keepers and drunkenness remarks among troops, angering liquor interests. He faced defeat in the first Virginia House of Burgesses election race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hig
Virginia House of Burgesses
Parcel post barley deal prompts critique of post office policy
The excerpt outlines a transaction where barley moves from Mesa to Holbrook and Snowflake via parcel post with costs and government subsidies. It questions parcel post effects on competition, warns against Postmaster General policies, and ends with a plug for Foley's Honey and Tar Compound.
Local Notes From Westfield and Nearby Towns
C W Kennedy plans Monday travel to Oklahoma to work in oil fields. Heber Briscoe mourns grandfather David Green died in Toledo Sunday. H D Currie of Cincinnati visits to oversee oil interests here. Dr C B Pollard of Chicago visits Brocton area. Mrs Jennie Reinoehl travels to Matto to establish home there.
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Westfield
Brom
Jeff
Oklahoma
Heber Briscoe
Toledo
David Green
H. Dd. Currie
Cincinnati
C.B. Pollard
Chicago
Brocton
Jennie Reinoehl
Matto
After Many Years. J. L. Southers Praise Foley Kidney Pills
A reader from Eau Claire Wisconsin reports long lasting relief from backaches sleepless nights and other ailments attributed to weak kidneys after using Foley Kidney Pills. The advertisement claims the remedy cures rheumatism backache stiff joints and bladder issues and notes it is sold by all druggists.
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J. L. Southers
Eau Claire
Wis
Ries
Foley
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Rev Dotson At Marshall
Rev Dotson of Marshall praises Dean's Kidney Pills as effective after personal back and kidney weakness. He cites rapid relief and lasting results since using the remedy. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y disseminates the advertisement to readers.
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Dotson
Chestnut Street
Marshall
2Nd United Brethren Church
Martinsburg
W. Va
Dean’s
Dean
Rey, Dotson
Foster-Milburn Co. Props
Buffalo
N.Y
Notice of Final Settlement in McMullen Estate Clark County
Heirs and distributees of Sarah E. McMullen’s estate are notified that on March 1, 1915, Mary E. Rollings as administratrix will present her final report to the Clark County Court in Marshall Illinois and seek discharge from duties. interested parties may appear and contest the application. Attorney: Tr. Hollenbeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Marshall
Illinois
Adinistratrix
Mary E. Rollings
Hollenbeck
State Academy invites delegates to Springfield meeting
It invites teachers and other scientifically trained men to attend the annual State Academy meeting at the State Normal in Springfield on February 19 and 20, 1915. The academy covers insects, fish, birds, plants, waters, soils, minerals, diseases and sanitation. Attendees may become active members and improve teaching and citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of
Bete Munity
Cone
Normal
Springfield
No More Cheap Meat Says Government Survey
Government experts close a meat survey report that cheap beef and roasts are gone from the United States. They attribute higher prices to immutable economic laws, not to beef trust issues, and warn meat production cannot keep prices down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Keifer Drug Co Promotes Laxative and Cough Remedy
An ad touts a laxative priced at 10 cents and Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and colds. It claims quick throat penetration and immediate relief with testimonials, and urges prompt action to prevent complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keifer Drug Co
The Fall Guy and Fate’s Dizzy Weaving
A verse by Walt Mason on misfortune and fate where trains derail in legend and luck evades the speaker. The poet mocks recurring disasters from washouts to cyclones and ruined picnics, ending with a self aware note on fate and annoyance.
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Plagius
Fate’s
Dizzy Weaver
Walt Mason
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Tyee
Bell
Mesa
Holbrook Ee
Ito
Clark
Sarah’ E. McMullen
Keifer
Drug. Co
Eik
Marshall State Bank
Wabash Commercial University
Indiana
School of Business, Civil Service and Telegraphy
M. P. Akers
Dulaney
Harry B. Dulaney
Pres
B. Bryan
Cashier
J. R. Burnett
W.P
Frank W Greenough
E. M. Duncan Harry
W. B. Scholfield
Edwin Booth
Europe
Orientmentee Ue
Chichester
Aiwa
H. M. Dewey
Scientific American
N & Cc GO
New York
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