Brookport Growth Quietly Surges Ahead of Metropolis
A Brookport visit shows steady improvement with new canning ice and flouring facilities, and no saloons. Local merchant John Massie notes higher sales since saloons left, especially ice. nearby Metropolis lags with 90 dramshops and empty houses. An oil well project by A McCrory sparks further plans as Standard Oil drilling gear arrives.
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Brookport
Paducah
Oram
John Massie
Metropolis
Massie
A. McCrory
McCrory
Why bank depositor security faces a political battering ram
A op-ed urging deposit insurance as essential for depositors, arguing Taft’s critique risks banking reform. It defends bankers integrity as a class, counters Wild Cat bank fears, and asserts laws hold bankers accountable while protecting depositors’ money. The piece ends noting depositor losses are borne by the depositor, not the banker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Taft
Bryan
Metropolis
Massac County
Birthday Party for Miss Gladys Howell Marks Tenth Birthday
A crowd of about twenty five children celebrated Gladys Howell’s tenth birthday on Saturday night October 10 at her home. Ice cream cake and refreshments were served, games kept the group entertained into the evening as guests departed happy and hopeful for future anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys
O. B. Howell
Qhiss'Howell
Jewelers Experience Endorses Foley's Kidney Remedy
Fred E. Curtis reports severe kidney trouble left him weak and nearly immobile. After four bottles, his complexion and backache improved, irregularities disappeared, and he can run his business again, recommending Foley's Kidney Remedy after other remedies failed.
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C. R. Kluger
the Jeweler
Virginia Ave
Indianapolis
Ind
Foley
Fred E. Curtis
Not Selling As Much Says Anti Saloon League Report
The anti saloon movement claims closing over 6000 saloons this year and notes revenue tax shows decreasing liquor sales. It cites 84 carloads of saloon fixtures returned from dry territory and a Warsaw brewery threatening to become a slaughter house if the crusade continues.
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Anti- Saloon League
Alarinith Secreene
Oura
Anheuser-Buach Brewing Co
St.Louis
Popper & Giller Brewing Co
Warsaw
Timeis Isaac
Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin for Stomach Ailments in Children
Advertises Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a cure for stomach upset and constipation that causes drowsiness and poor school performance. Claims quick improvement and eventual cure. offers free sample by mail from Popsin Syrup Co. 119 Caldwell Building Monticello Illinois. price 50 cents and 1 dollar per bottle.
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Popsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Bldg
Monticello
Miss Minnie Nicks Leaves for Elgin Position
Miss Minnie Nicks departed Tuesday for Elgin Texas where she has secured a position. The brief item notes her employment place and upcoming duties.
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Minnie Nicks
Elgin
Piano Tuning by H C Fortier in Metropolis November 1
Expert tuner and regulator H C Fortier of Harding and Miller will visit Metropolis about November 1. Leave orders at State Hotel. Cyrus Wolff reports another sample of Hard-to-Beat potatoes at the Herald office, Rose of Erin, smooth, large and round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Fortier
Harding & Miller
Metropolis
State Hotel
Cyrus Wolff
Herald Office
Kodol Advertises Digestion Aid at Curtis Drug Store
The notice promotes Kodol as a remedy for stomach issues assisting digestion and restoring strength. It advises using Kodol during slight indigestion and longer for severe or nervous dyspepsia and notes sale at Curtis Drug Store.
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Curtis’ Drug Store
Dentist Dr J C Lehman in Chicago on business
Dr J C Lehman the dentist is in Chicago on business. Leonard Roberts has gone to Kingman Alabama.
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J. C. Lehman
Chicago
Leonard Roberts
Kinge
Mano
Ala
Guaranteed Cure For Pimples Zemo Liquid
Advertises Zemo as a clean external liquid that draws germs to the surface and destroys them. Claims two to six bottles cure pimples and blackheads with clear skin. Druggists refund if not pure. Sold by F. E. Curtis with date 10 1 08.
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Zemo
Ed K Buchanan denounces stock exchange as gambling den
Edward K Buchanan criticizes the stock market in an interview in New York. He urges abolition of ticket trading and says wash sales by reputable firms caused Brown’s failure. He claims panics require exchanges and accuses major operators of manipulating prices and banks to profit before a crash.
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New York
Edward
Defunctteas O. Brows Company
Stock Exchange
Maine
California
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Promoted for Lung Ailments
Cold weather advice warns coughs can lead to pneumonia and consumption. The advertisement touts Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a standard American cure and preventive for all lung diseases, priced at 25, 50, and 100 per bottle and sold by Henry J. Humma.
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Ballard
America
Henry J. Humma
Fire destroys Wierwille grain warehouse at Brownfield
A midnight blaze in Brownfield wipes out W. C. Wierwille's large grain warehouse. Seed, hay, wheat bagas, scales and mine props burn. Loss estimated at 2000 dollars with no insurance. Rumor of arson denied by Wierwille who cannot explain the origin. Firefighters prevented spread to nearby buildings saving the town.
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W. C. Wierwille
Brownfield
Wierwille
Golconda Herald
Cure for rheumatism advertised with Snow Liniment
An advertisement offers Ballard's Snow Liniment as a cure for rheumatism and promises a quick benefit from a few bottles. Prices are 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle, sold by Henry J. Humma.
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Ballard
Henry J. Humma
Vallee's Book Store Promotes School Supplies
Vallee's Book Store emphasizes a full range of school books and materials for students. The ad highlights accessible prices and convenient location for all school needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vallee’s
Why Not Publish Campaign Finance Lists
A polemic argues the Democratic and Republican committees should publish campaign fund donors. It lists 1904 contributors to the Republican National Committee led by E. H. Harriman and questions public access to campaign funding.
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Democratic National Committee
Republican Campaign Committee
Herald
E. H. Harriman
Republican National Committee
Bryan Republican Club forms in Minnesota to back Bryan
A Democratic national statement claims Republicans in Minnesota form a Bryan Republican Club to support William Jennings Bryan. It notes western Bryan clubs formed from GOP defections over trusts and mentions Minnesota students creating the club with fast-growing membership. The circular outlines a nonpartisan aim favoring Bryan over party politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mths
University of Minnesota
Bryan Republican Club
Bryan
Pearl worth 800 dollars found by miller in Little Wabash
Noah Welgant of Carmi found a 32 grain pearl inside a large mussel while canoeing the Little Wabash river. He sold the pearl for 800 dollars to Nat March of Grayville, according to the Golconda Herald.
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Carmi
Noah Welgant
Wabash River
Welgant
Nat March
Grayville
Golconds Herald
Abe Dever Memoir Sketch From Malvern Era
Abe Dever visited this week living in Spelen Ark with one year of marriage to Minaennie a Meen, daughter of uncle Jake Museulman. The reminiscence recalls Corlis Rankin tobacco days, Geo Corlis, Jim Rouse selling bug juice for Hodge Co Evansville, Hallie Hall a Malvern teacher, and a son who works as ticket agent and telegraph operator in Malvern. Abe is remembered for kindness to Jake, a friendless boy.
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Abe Dever
Abe
Spelen Ark
Minaennie
Jake Museulman
Democrat
Corlie & Rankin
Geo.Corlis
Jim Rouse
George
Corlis
Rankin
Jim
Hodge & Co
Evansville
Hallie
Malvern
Jake
Millinery Store Curtis Promises Savings to Children
Curtis Millinery Store urges customers to view their children as a reason for big savings, presenting a bold ad aimed at families and bargain seekers.
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Curtis Millinery Store
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ST. Louis
Simmons & Son
Mr. Taft
Ansurance
Him
F. E. Curtis
Renara
Edward AH. Harriman
McK. Twomby
Vanderbilt
Chauncey M. Depew
James Hazen Hyde
The
Equitable Life Insuran Society
Cce
Cece Eueas
Geo. W. Perkins
New York Life Insurance Coyipapy
Harriman
New York Mutual Life Insurance Co
Massae
C. Peacock
New Ork
Republican College
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