Book of the Century details world newspaper spread
OLINE Review reports Hubbard's forthcoming comprehensive study on global newspaper and banking activity. It notes Ceylon and Punjab markets, Persia, Liberia, Maghreb ports, and Norways presses, with focus on circulation and regional reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Hubbard
New Haven
Conn
Consule
U. S
Island of Ceylon
Telat
Ceylon
Banka
Punjab
India
Republic of la
Algiers
Throndbyem Drontheim
Norwas
Bso
North Pole
Boston
Christina
Norway
Iceland
New Sloven
Padson's Bay
Pripits
Labrador
Davin’ Strait
South Pole
Invercargill
New Zealand
Africa
Cape Town
South America
San Carlos
Chile
Republic of Chile
Inside Joliet Penitentiary A Rock Island Visitor Reports
A Joliet visit by Sheriff Mortis from Rock Island yields a detailed account of penitentiary life. The tour covers workshops including stone, harness, tailoring, shoe and marble shops, the hash room, and the vast dormitories. Guards with rifles, disciplined intakes, and the use of a lever-operated cell system are described alongside labor norms, pay for overwork, religious services, and the administration led by J. D. Scouller, MD, with staff and instructors noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Penitentiary
Mortis
Joliet
Reform School
Pontiac
USA
Sherif
M .E. Hand
Muller
Kpanigler
Guarda
Walla
Spangler
Iinterest
Angel
Gettysburg
Bernard Heeney
Rosenfield
Wee Cavanaugh
Hernard Heeney
Rock + Island
Kansas Prohibition Endorsed by Governor St John
Governor St John of Kansas declares that the license system for liquor has been blotted from the state statutes after public verdict. He calls for a forward path, noting Kansas faces scrutiny and urging no step back, framing the action as a second emancipation for society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
St John
Dr Harter's Iron Tonie Promoted For Vitality
An Iowa Gazette notice extols Dr Harter's Iron Tonie as a safe reliable remedy for dyspepsia general debility and low vitality. The ad claims Iran in its forms strengthens the system and blood and aids prostration and related disorders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iran
Harter
Iowa
Gazette
Cult firm Sends Cablegram to Liverpool for Quick Reply
A Cult firm sent a cablegram to Liverpool England on Thursday and received an answer in two hours and a quarter. The quick transatlantic exchange shows lively talk across half a continent and an ocean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool England
Pontiacs Reform School Visit Described In Detail
The narrator tours the Pontiac Reform School near Livingstone County, detailing the large brick complex on 280 acres, with 18 boys housed and educated. He notes the building, heating system valued at 161700 dollars and equipment at 137499.62 dollars, and outlines the daily schedule of two hours of classes in the morning and afternoon plus six hours of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. G Morris
Robertson
Joliet
Alton
T Louis
Portland
Oregon
Behring
China
London
South Seas
Ponting
Phoenix
New Court House
Livingstone County
Vermillion River
Pontiac Reform School
Question to neighbors on Hop Bitters cures in Times
The Times prints a provocative prompt asking readers if they know anyone who was ill without digestive or liver issues or who stayed well when those organs were blocked, and whether Hop Bitters could cure such cases. It invites neighborly inquiry.
Gallian's Guilt Seen in Brutal Murder Case
The outraged public demands justice as Gallian is named sole suspect in the murder of Thomas Dally. Authorities are expected to seek the harsh penalty if guilt is proven, with calls for capital punishment prevailing over any mercy terms.
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Gallian
Tle
Gallion
Thomas Dally
Rencesen News
Italian healer cure claim in Boston malpractice case
The Brooklyn Argus reports a curious sequel to Amelia W. Stover of Boston suing Drs. Catlin and Elmendorf for 100000 dollars over alleged malpractice. Elmendorf suit dropped, Catlin suit pending. Stover credits Italian healer Madame Regina Dal Cin with a miraculous, pain free dislocation reduction after years of supposed fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn Aron-Argus
Amelia W. Stover
Boston
Catlin and
Elmendorf
Catlin
Stover
Thorburn
Brava
Chad
Pwlla
Dave
Meggie
Spain
Household economy critique and product notices from a 19th century paper
A writer comments wives of poor men overfeed with pork and beans then suggests economical pea soup with vegetables and cheese ponching. Ad copy touts Dobson's Electric Soap claim and household tips. Also notes political censorship by Gov Skywater and Parker's Ginger tonic advert and editor’s retort in the Banner.
Warsaw Congressman Married in Chicago on New Year
Hon B F Mars of Warsaw Hancock County Ill member of Congress from the tenth district was married in Chicago on New Year’s day to Miss Jane Eliza Coolbaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Mars
Warsaw
Hancock County
Ill
Chicago
Jane Eliza Coolbaugh
Kue Presents Nerve Remedy Card
An advertisement extols Dr Kue's Great Nerve Remedy for nerve diseases promising fits stopped and nerve relief. It invites readers to send for information to 931 Arch Street Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kue
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Penn
A Quaint Proposal of Marriage At A Dinner Party
A gentleman, unable to muster courage, slips a note to a lady at table asking Yes or No to marriage. The hostess reads the note aloud. the lady tells the messenger to say Yes, revealing the humorous ruse amid dinner party suspense. The tale is told alongside a separate Warsaw balloon incident involving a drunken man and a rope tethered balloon ascent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluse
Warsaw
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Oline Review
Dispatch
Moline
Phey
Alout
Hastog Cher
Bloomington
Merrill, Leed & Co
St. Louis
Warner
J. D. Scouller
C. Kalleen
J . Scouller
Samuel Williams
Ada Lewelling
E. A.C Wailhaoms
J.S Brigham
Charles McIntyre
Gmin
Hunter
Livingston County
DeBoen
Dwight
Odell
Wilmington
Braidwood
Robertson House
Hilton & Cobb
Sherman
Carpenter Memorial
Bernhardt
Central Music Hall
Wat G Morris
THE
Sergi
Nova Scotia
Texas
L. L Cragin & Co
Dearborn Street
Guv. Skyvowr
Garfield
New York
Ever Indy
Parker
Aledo Record
Moline Plow Ct
Lalane
Attar
Andy
Moline Plow Company, Moline, Til
Victor
Victor Sel
Moline Scale CO
Moline, Ill
Europe
America
Iolo
Gilpin
Allde
Ieroua
Couxpact
Tupeo Ak
Ompany
Debrre & Company
Eere & Company
Dimock, Gould & CO
Ufacture
Illinois
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