History date highlights from the era
A set of 19th century milestones including births of Richard Colden and Jefferson Davis, the Unicorn steam vessel reaching Boston, Robert E. Lee’s Virginia command, the 1860 Cooper Institute peace demonstration, lacrosse’s English introduction, Lionel de Rothschild’s death, Kiel Canal stone laid, and the Calais harbor opening under Carnot.
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Richard Colden
Jefferson Davis
Confederate States of America
Christian County
New Orleans
England
Boston
Robert &. Lee
Virginia
Cooper Institute
New York City
Montreal Club
Haron Lionel de Rothschild
House of Commons
Kiel Canal
North Sea
Baltic
Calais
Carnot
University of Missouri Celebrates Seventy-Five Years
Jubilee day at the University of Missouri marks 75 years since founding. Academic procession and 10 A M exercises in Wig Hall featured remarks by US Agriculture Secretary David F. Houston and University of Michigan President Harry B Hutchins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Missouri
Columbia
University
David F. Houston
Agriculture
United States
Harry B. Hutchins
University of Michigan
David R. Francis
Missouri
State University
William R. Painter
William P. Evans
Stee
A. Ross Hill
State College of Agriculture
Dr Hobson's Kerema Ointment Promises Quick Eczema Relief
Sufferers of skin eruptions report relief from itching with Dr Hobson's Kerema Ointment. A Rock Island reader claims the ointment freed him from a nine year dread, after first use. Guaranteed. Sold by local druggists.
Potter, Celebrated Dramatist Born in Urighen England
His Staty-first Birthday notes Paul M. Potter born June 3, 1853 in Urighen England. English by birth he built a American stage career after London newspaper work and a 1885 move to the United States.
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Paul M. Potter
Urighen
England
America
London
New York
Chicago
William H. Crane
Mr. Potter
Notre Dame
Barbara
Nency Stair
Arsene Lupin
King George V
Neil Munro
Cortland Myers
Tremont Temple
Boston
International Amateur Athletic Federation meeting in Paris
Delegates from twelve countries including Canada and the United States meet in Paris for a week to discuss uniform laws and a standard Olympic event list. US AAAU reps include James E. Sullivan Alfred J. Lill E C Brown and Bartow S Weeks.
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Paris
Canada
United States
Lions
International Amateur Athletic Federation
Amateur Athletic Union of
James E. Sullivan
New York
Alfred J. Lill
Boston
E. C. Brown
Chicago
Bartow
Dr King’s New Life Pills and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Ad
Sicknesses arise from stomach liver and kidneys. Dr King’s New Life Pills purify blood prevent constipation and keep liver kidneys and bowels healthy. They rid the system of fermenting foods and gas and are mild and effective at 25c from the druggist. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for all hurts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Bucklen
TIZ Foot Comfort Promise
Ad highlights TIZ as a magical remedy easing tired feet after work or dance. Claims remove acids and poisons causing swelling and pain, enabling smaller shoes and lasting comfort. Offers 25¢ to 26¢ box from druggists or stores for a year of foot relief.
Dr King’s New Discovery Advertises Cure All Coughs
An old advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for coughs colds and bronchial troubles. It claims weight loss appetite loss and weakened systems improve with the first dose and cites a Muscatine Alabama testimonial praising its life saving effects for a sick wife. A bottle costs $1.00 at druggists.
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Geta
Dr. King
O. H. Brown
Muscatine
Ala
Opening of spring racing meeting at Locust Point NY
The Pip ing Rock Racing Association opens its spring meeting at Locust Point New York with a trial race among Resolute Defiance and Vanitie on Long Island Sound. In Michigan Jimmy Murphy faces Mickey Sheridan in a 10 round bout at Jackson.
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Piping Rock Racing Association
Locust Point
N. Y
Resolute
Defiance
Vanitie
Long Island Sound
Jimmy Murphy
Mickey Sheridan
Jackson
Mich
Trials and Matches Highlight International Sports Setups
Thursday features the Resolute De fiance and Vanitie race on Long Island Sound. International Horse Show opens in London. New Jersey hosts a state championship golf tournament at Morris County Golf Club. Ladies Kennel Association beach show held at Minneola. IAAF meets convene in Lyons France. Boxing cards include Jim Flynn vs Carl Morris in Joplin and Eddie Campi vs Battling Reddy in New York. Jack Britten faces Kid Burns in New York in 10 round bouts.
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Defiance
Vanitie
Long Island Sound
London
England
New Jersey
Morris County Golf Club
Kennel Association of America
Mineola
Eli
International Amateur Athletic Federation
Lyons
France
Jim Flynn
Carl Morris
Joplin
Eddie Campi
Battling Reddy
New York
Jack Britten
Kid Burns
Davies Faces Levinsky in Ten Round New York Bout
Friday night brings Jack Davies to oppose Battling Levinsky in a 10 round fight in New York. The Intercollegiate Conference Athletic Association holds its annual meet in Chicago on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intercollegiate Conference Athletic Association
Chicago
Nervous Fatigue Promoted by Tonic and Health Builder
Are you run down and nervous? Not lazy but sick. A tonic and health builder to drive out waste, renew strength, and build up the whole system. Electric Bitters praised for remedy. Mrs. James Duncan of Haynesville Me reports cure after doctors gave up. Also mentions Bucklen's Arnica Salve and The Passing Show of 1814 opening at Winter Garden New York on June 6 with book lyrics by Harrold Atteridge and music by Harry Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Duncan
Haynesville
Bucklen
Winter Garden
New York
Harrold Atteridge
Harry Carroll
Chamberlains Tablets Restore Appetite Says Detroit User
Mr. J. H. Seitz of Detroit Michigan reports the tablets improved his appetite, relieved bloating, and produced a pleasant satisfactory bowel movement. Sold by all dealers.
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J. H. Seitz
Detroit Mich
New Farce by Baker and Emerson Set for Atlantic City
Steppes a new farce by Robert Baker and John Emerson to be produced in Atlantic City on June 15 with Mr Emerson in the leading role. Help Wanted surpasses 200 performances at the Cort Theatre in Chicago, breaking the city drama run record for several seasons. George Arliss to present Disraeli on the Pacific coast next season.
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Turkey
American College For Girls
Bosphorus
Scutart
Charles R. Crane
Chicago
Walter B. Walker W
George \. Plimpton
New York
Constantinople
Consteatinople College
Massachusetts
Charles Cuthbert Hall
Union Theological Seminary
Arnaoutheny
Russell Sage
Finley Shepard
John Dr. Rockefeller
Stepees
Robert Baker
John Emerson
Atlantic City
Mr. Emerison
Help Wanted
Cort Theatre
George Arliss
Disraeli
Pacific Coast
Indigestion and Constipation Relief Promised by Tablets
Mrs Mary E McMullen of Phelps New York reports immediate relief from years of indigestion and constipation after using Chamberlains Tablets. She states continued use for several weeks cured the complaint and notes the product is sold by all dealers.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
National Bank OF Commerce
O. Hall
Chamberlain
Mary BE. McMullen
Phelps, N
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Harkanrakmaras
Union National Bank of Monroe
Monroe Drug Company
Taylor & Sanders
Mite & Pure
Reynos
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CO
Winston-Salem
Absarsasrskarasbsssras A A
Jack Davies
Battling Levinsky
Axo
Endicott
N.Y
A. L. Morgan
Allen's Pharmacy, Ltd
Monros
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