Five Generations of Betsy Elsworth Family Display
The passage lists Betsy Elsworth and her descendants Betsy Elsworth Lemuel Elsworth Omagstephenson Laura Bresinger and Eva Bret, noting births in 1840s and 1860s and praising the family longevity and activity. It highlights L. E. Hard taking a recent photograph of the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sis
Betsy Elsworth
Ther
Alpal
Rage
Lemuel Elsworth
Omagstephenson
Laura Bresinger
Eva Bretborn
How to Win a Husband by Dr Pierce’s Medicine
A 26th century style discussion argues women can pursue any profession but face social pressure to head households. It promotes Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for nervousness and female illnesses, claiming to relieve symptoms like leucorrhea and Prolapsus with a money back reward offer. Patient testimonial praises the remedy and its pills as a laxative for delicate women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woran
Noreas
World’ Dispensary Medical Association
Oil price cuts and Standard Oil strategy described
The article notes a two cent per barrel cut by Standard Oil on Bish grade fennsvirapin and Ohio petroleum and a four cent cut for Kansas oil. It argues the price drop reflects excess stocks and competition with Shell, a strong British rival expanding in Russia and other oil regions. Shell’s influence is linked to world petroleum control and Texas oil production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Petroleum
Standard Oil Company
Productio
Petrodeca GvordlLors
Shell Company
Russia
Texas
A Bad Scare Ad for Kings New Life Pills
An advertisement warns of sudden bowel pain and scare of appendicitis and promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a sure cure for bowel and stomach ailments. The offer is guaranteed at Mc Donell and Jordan drug store for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kings New Life
McDonell & Jordan Drug Store
Curious Cranium Found in Cemetery Storage
A human skull fragment, reportedly petrified and displayed on a shelf in Simons' store, was found near a newly disturbed grave at the O. F. cemetery. Locals speculate the skull belonged to an unmarked former inhabitant and await verification from experts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simons
Patent medicine testimonial from Atchison Globe report
Engineer Joe Tack of Wichita and Niagra area recounts stomach pains believed cancer before using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He claims it digests food, cured his symptoms, and he recommends it to others. McDonell & Jordan sell the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison
Kan
Globe
Joe Tack
Missouri
Wichita
Niaw
Kodol
McDonell & Jordan
Mary Eva Twibell Is Dead At Keystone Home
Mary Eva Twibell died Friday at 4 50 at her parents home William and Anna Twibell Keystone after a long pneumonia illness. She was born September 6 and was 26 years 6 days old. She leaves a father a mother two sisters and two brothers. The funeral will be Sunday afternoon at Keystone with burial in the Odd Fellows cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Eva Twibell
William and
Anna Twibell
Keystone
Sis
Odd Fellows Cemetery
Real Estate Transfers in Harrison and Montpelier
Nancy Bedwell transfers six acres in section 34 Harrison township to J H Cross and wife for 6000 dollars. Franklin Corn sells junior lots 4 and 5 block 11 Montpelier to Geo W Huggins and wife for 1000 dollars. J H Rhoades sells lot 28 Walker's addition to Harford City to Geo B Roaster for 350 dollars. Irvin L Smith sells Montpelier lots 4 and 5 to Franklin Corn Jr for 750 dollars. Burdock Blood Bitters claim health benefits with sale by McDonell and Jordan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Bedwell
J. H. Cross
Harrison Township
Franklin Corn
Geo. W. Huggins
Montpelier
J. H. Rhoades
Geo. B
Walker
Harford City
Irvin L. Smith
Franklin Corn Jr
Sunday Excursion via Glover Leaf Route
The Toledo, St. Louis and Western Railroad offers additional trains for Sunday excursion travel to Toledo, Frankfort, Marion, Decatur and Delphos with limited summer rates. Lake Erie and Western Railway provides special reduced rates for Epworth League and Grand Army of the Republic meetings. inquire locally for details and schedules at Clover Leaf agencies or with H. J. Rhein, General Passenger Agent, Indianapolis. Special May round trip to St. Louis offered with return through May 20, and semi monthly second class colonist tickets southward from the L E&W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo, St. Louis
Denver
Colorado
Grand Army of the Republic
Lake Erie & Western Railroad Company
H. J. Rhein
Avent
Indianapols
Ind
St. Louis
Toledo
Clover Leaf
W. L. Ross
Excursion fares and schedules to fairs and events
Travel notices list discounted round trip fares and dates for Barnum and Bailey circus events in Indiana and Ontario, Chautauqua Lake and Epworth League conventions, and western routes. Various cities including Fort Wayne Indianapolis Madison Milwaukee and Kokomo are shown with June travel windows and return dates.
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Ft. Wayne
Ind
Barnum and Bailyes Circus
Epworth League
Denver Col
No Secret About It on Effective Arica Salve
D L Gregory of Hope Texas reports rapid cure with Arica Salve for sores and sore eyes. He notes satisfaction with the remedy sold at McDonell and Jordan drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Gregory
Hope Tex
McDonell & Jordan Drug Store
Mortality and crowds at expos raise concerns
A fragmentary note questions public show dangers as mortality fears rise amid crowds. It argues a large portion of attendees are “deadheads” and implies alarms about survival at large exhibitions.
Clover Leaf Excursions to Niagara Falls and Jersey Coast
The Clover Leaf Route announces annual excursions to Niagara Falls and Atlantic Coast resorts. Dates include August 20 and 21 to Niagara Falls and return, and August 2 and 10 to Atlantic City Ocean City Sea Isle City Cape May. Tickets good for twelve days from sale with rates from W. L. Ross Toledo Ohio.
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Grand Law
Niagara Falls
Seashore
Jersey Coat Resorts
Atlantic City
Ocean City
Sea Isle City
Cape May
N. J
Atlantic Coast
W. L. Ross
Toledo
Party Promise Reunites Lovers in Secret Plan
At a social gathering, one man reveals to Ethel that her sister pledged marriage the previous night. He asks forgiveness for eloping with her. Ethel responds with understanding, noting the party's purpose was to arrange the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Green
Ethel
Hustlem Known for Plain Speaking in Wages Talks
The Houston Post quotes Hustlem as blunt and direct, noting his habit of calling his wages wages and speaking plainly. The remark frames him as someone who speaks the truth without softening terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Post
Longtime Fort Wayne settler John Gilbert Dies at 78
John Gilbert died at Grace hospital Fort Wayne after three months illness from dropsy and heart disease. His brother William Gilbert of West Hib street will bring his remains home this evening. Born in Kent England June 19 1827 he came to the area in 1837 with his parents to the Warren road Gilbert farm. Funeral arrangements to be announced tomorrow. Dean's Ointment ad ends the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gilbert
Grace Hospital
Fort Wayne
Wan
Gilbert
West Hib Street
C Gilbert
Warren Road
City
East Kent
England
Great Simplon tunnel deaths and gas disaster report
Milan correspondent notes the Simplon tunnel cost eighty three lives in construction and two more perished after completion. Seventeen engineers on a inspection train were overcome by poisonous fumes as ventilation failed, with Signor Grassi dying and Signor Bianco later succumbing as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simplon
Milan
London Express
Severn Engineers
Signart Grassi
Bianco
Sigror Bianco
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Wiech
L. E. Hard
Home For Women
Luella Derbyshire
Wasne
Standard
Glover Leaf
L. E. & W. Excursions
Barnum and Bailey Circus
West Baden
Toronto
Lord
Indianapolis
Madison
Milwaukee, Wis
Kokomo
Pleasant Lake Fremont
Angola
Hav
Winona Ind
Aveat
Chautauqua Lake Points
Pacific Coast
Etuucation
McDowell & Jordan
Surreys
Phaetons
Stand Hopes
Main
Indiana
Mayote
Bonis
Feouk
U.S
Paol Asus
State of
of Blackford
A. Bryan
Dal Bryson
C.Q
Shule J. EL Maddox
C. Neal
John B. Mason
FT. Wayne Hospital
Dean
John D. Bain
RBAPP
Hedge
Jefferson Street
Farmers’ Deposit Bank
H.R. Brackin
Casiler AT. McDonelis
Guy R. Brachkin
ASSI
Resources
Barks & Bankers
Carrenes Phil
Individuil
Penisgmad
Alin At
Laos
Simplon Tunnel
Vietima
Clara
Kate
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Guiana
Africa
France
Edgerley
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