Corn Fuel Debate Highlights Prices and Yields
The article weighs corn as fuel versus coal amid a potentially 2.4 million bushel August crop, noting Chicago December prices near 27 cents a bushel. It cites farmers wary of selling, regional cost contrasts, and mixed results from tests and experienced operators about corn’s heat output and practicality for steam, with some operators willing to use corn if prices drop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kaabas
Missutani
Kitsas
Nebraska
Wichita
Kan
Springfield Republican
Kipling Turns Down Mayore Humble Guest Story
Kirk Munro, a Vermont-based author of boy stories, visited Rudyard Kipling at his home but was snubbed by Mrs Kipling who said her husband was busy and could not be interrupted. Munro left humiliated after the cordial call.
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Kipling
Mayore
Kirk Munro
Vermont
Alm
Rudyard Kiplog
Brattleboro
Mr. Kipling
Munro
Mrs. Kipling
Pour Munro
Adoory
Eugene Field
Chicago
Engaged For Thirty Years Ends In A Logansport Marriage
William Peankum and Mary Knight of Logansport Tud married after an engagement lasting over 80 years. The couple’s long wait followed a 1863 pledge by Frankum to his mother to remain with her. the arrangement allowed the young woman to live in the Frankum home until the elder woman’s death, resulting in a deed for 40 acres. Also noted are fleeting comments on California strawberries described as fragrant and sweet, outperforming some eastern fruit during transport.
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William Peankum
Mary Knight
Logansport
Tud
Frankum
Miss Knight
Laly
Chicago
Uardian
State of
Michigan
Calhounes
Alida Bell
George Ingersoll
Obate
Marshall
Anid Alidg Bell
Clarence
Calhoun
Lowis
Oliver S. Bell
Oliver 5
Bel
Oliver S
Oliver
Beli
Reliance M. Bell
Stephen Upton
Olive H. Upton
Jerome Dickerson
Register of Deeds
Calhoun County
Alichigan
Penofield
Atste
Gorthegal
Battle Creek
Yange
Chicago and Grand Trunk Railway Company
Erle May
Ober
Jerom& Dickerson
Taggart, Wolcott & Gaucon
AuGant
Wolcott & Gawsey
England Eyes Alfred Austin as Poet Laureate
Chicago News and Chicago Post dispute Alfred Austins suitability to replace Tennyson at the helm of poetry. Critics fear the choice signals a decline in poetic stature, recalling Georgian laureates who served on command with little inspiration. The discussion frames laureateship as a court role more than a beacon of literary art.
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Lord Salisbury
Queen Victoria
Alfred Austin
Wordsworthiap
Polymissionad
Philadelphis
Dingley of Maine Likely Head of Ways and Means
The Washington Star reports Representative Nelson Dingley of Maine is likely to chair the House Ways and Means Committee under the new organization. Rivalries loom with Dalzell Payne and Hopkins, but Dingley’s tariff expertise and past leadership make him the strongest candidate for the post.
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Anwa
Tile
Dingley
Maine
Dalzell
Payne
Hopkins
Ways and Means
McKinley
Nelson Dingley
Aga
Malue
Reedhai
Lt Pusa
Reed
Washington Star
Pyramid Pile Cure Endorsed by Major Dean of Columbus
From Columbus Ohio Major Dean testifies after forty years of suffering that the Pyramid Pile Cure permanently cures all forms of piles. He reports six boxes cleared all traces of his condition and urges others to try the remedy sold by druggists for 50 cents to 1 dollar with a free book from the Pyramid Co Albion Michigan.
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Columbus
Ohio
Pyramid Co
Albion
Mich
Castoria Mentioned Across Various Illnesses
The note lists multiple medicine names and brands connected to a child named Baby. Castoria appears as the consistent remedy across different conditions while other drugs are referenced briefly. The text reads like a mnemonic or ad copy praising Castoria for various ailments.
Cure for Consumption Promoted Free Distribution
In a bold claim a German remedy named Ottas Cure is touted as universally curative. The pamphlet says thousands of bottles are distributed free by Argggista in the country to treat consumption asthma croup severe coughs pneumonia and throat and lung diseases. It asserts medical proof and lists M. J. Pu w ail and Raven Co as sellers in Cerese Sauiplen with large bottles priced at 500 and 250.
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Garman
Argggista
Otta
M. J. Puwail and
Raven & Co
Cerese
Sauiplen
Freight Agent GEO. A. Johnson Handles Goods
Fragmentary OCR lists names such as Ar Jachvon Ly Hower and Geo A. Johnson as freight agent. Mentions locations Battie Creek Joppa LaRos and Venice with scattered monetary figures and terms likely describing shipments or rates. Readable details are limited, but the entry centers on a freight agent and associated places.
Chicago and Grand Trunk Passenger Time Table
Chicago and Grand Trunk Railway passenger timetable dated November 1, 1494 lists train numbers 23 4 5 and groups, with meals served on board and notes freight movements eastward from Nichols and westward from Battle Creek. Mentions officers Capt Battle Grea b Mo HB and agent Parber at Battle Creek with times around 7:15 a.m. and 7:505 a.m.
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Chicago & Grand Pa
Nichols
Batte Creek Weetmard
Parber
Agent
Battle Crook
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California
England
Tennyson
Chicago News
Castoria
Ubib
Castors
Cadikiren
Theo
Pitcher’s Castorla
Eaulsas Cure
Oroasiaun
Mare Orner Department
J. L. Hudson Co
Detroit
BenecalCo
Magyore
Nereraleal Co
Madeon Aquards
Trbilgda
Mil Lo
Acvoiron Gestrat
Enusing
Euld County
Whid
Reid
Stanley W. Turnet
Coun
Marebell
George Ingernall
John Michael’ Laupp
Will Laupp
Cory
Marshall Slateaman
David
City of
Cane
Joya
Marshall Statesman
DOVES
Harry
Robate Ordbee
Sali Xt
Mara
Ope
Uaid
Maruball
Gald
Ahe
Julius Wright
Reading
Siam
Clint
Emma Wright Alcganner
Deceartil
Patate
Tan Jepear
Said
George Jungersoll
Thomas Faulkner
Joseph Faulkner
Delra
Anid
William J. Wemen
Hattie Rockeloo
Atant
State of Michigan
County of
Mary Wagner
Tate
Naid
George Indersolis
Lester J. Wadsworth
Oeteber
Heorge Ingersoll
Callan
Thomas D. Inbuson
Fiobule
Fearing
Clalme
Ras Calhoun
Aix Montis
George A. Root
Slurshill
Wald
Nuris
Ier
Nellie L. Swartwant
B. Snyder
Marhall
Stateaman
Franklin W. Swan
Hilla EH. Swan
Rowena A. Hamilton
Office of the Register of Deeds
Lsw
Goure
Castwell
Marshall, Mich
Rowena A. Tiamiliton
Tikanen
Wiesor
Mortgarea
Jmichican Central
Nagara
Tims Tatie
Jose
Entra
Tendard Ime
OUIKG
Noerer
Chienga Kalam
Jaresco
Marengo
Alun
Uintovin
Say Tete
Jackson
Man Taule Altlon
Morstitl
Ali $S Vernon
Bat
Wow Vi
Cigna
Il Ag
Baal
Jachvon, Ly
Hower
Rewe Law
Battie Creek
Bonom Joppa
LaRos
Penela
Venice
Mar
Caen Oxal
Maral Geo. A. Jounson
Freicht
Cincinnati, Jackson & Mackinaw
Railway
Timez Taneg
Centen Standard Time
Joing Rabt
NG West
Ritten Pon
Tecumseh
ovileLak
Eok
Wilderjamai
Maree
Oreaco
Toledo
M. Schindler
Pg & Poss. Agt
Chicago & Grand Trunk R. R
Furen
Law
Flint Durand
Laoving
Bay
Charlotte
Pell
Meu Hn
Vulpuriios
South Be
Aute Grosieksburg
Arlotte
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