Free Grand Schaeffer Piano Auction Coupon Drive
Local firms offer a free grand Schaeffer piano to the group receiving the most votes by November 1 1940 via coupons earned with 25 cent purchases. Ballots must be deposited with Jerry Carl at Vienna Bakery within a week of purchase date. many merchants listed participate to boost early account settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Carl
Vienna
Wheeler
Churen & McKean
McBride & Cope
August Sander
Jones & Rice
E. H. Dolson
Sam Berger
E. Lansbury
Midinery
R. A. Holmes
Frank Koeckritz
M. N. Bond
D. McCurdy
Baker
Wittich Bros
H. H. Sharron
West Hill
C. R. Slaughter
Schmidt Bros
Barnara’s
Wm. C
R. S. McNutt
Frea Bowman
Townsend's
Schroeder & Zoller
AOUW
Stes
Ceceeace Home Forum
Heroic Ride Saves Family From Poison Mushrooms
Chicago area tragedy sees J A Norris and family felled by toadstool poisoning. Thirteen year old Thomas Norris heroically rode to Homewood for help after his family fell ill. He died after guiding doctors to the scene. Edith Maud Eva and others remain critically ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Norris
Homewood
Deps
Edith Norris
Maud Norris
J. A. Norris
Eva Norris
Robert Smith
Thomas A. Noble
Harvey
Pr. Deps
St. Luke’s Hospital
Mr. Norris
Thomas
Norris
Dr. Deps
Long Ride Earns No Hope for Youth’s Recovery
The speaker recalls a boy in deteriorating health after a rapid horse ride to the house. Medicines were given but the youth grew weaker and the narrator concluded there was no chance of recovery. The tale highlights the strain of the journey on the patient and the final prognosis.
Colored People’s Day in South Bend Parade
In South Bend Indiana on August 3 the colored community held a grand celebration at the fair grounds. Booker T. Washington of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute spoke as thousands gathered and a procession of about 3000 participants marched to the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Fair Grounds
Michigan
Indiana
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee
Ala
Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute
New Tariff Campaign Booklets Offered by Protective League
The American Protective Tariff League offers four pamphlets on tariffs and protection by Gallinger Grosvenor McKinley Bryan and Gal linger. The 144 pages cover American tariffs and sheep policy with speeches and extracts. Send fourteen cents to Nos. 39 52 59 75 at 135 West 23d Street New York NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Rock
McKinley and
Dingley
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Grosvenor
Ohio
McKinley
Mr. Bryan
American Protective Tariff League
West 23d St
New York
N. Y
Soldiers Day at Northern Chautauqua Honors Civil War Veterans
In Marinette Wisconsin on August 3 a crowd of about 10 000 gathered for soldiers day at the Northern Chautauqua honoring Civil War veterans. Andrew Jackson Palmers address The Die No Mores is praised as a great effort. Frank C Bruner Grand Army of the Republic post chaplain gave a keynote speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marinette
Wis
Chautauqua
Assembly
Andrew Jackson Palmer
Frank C. Bruner
Post Chaplin
Grand Army of the Republic
Uncle Sam's Balance Sheet poster promotes Protective policy
A large political poster titled Uncle Sam's Balance Sheet explains the Protective policy benefits. It is advertised for public display and forwarded to any address for four cents. Request Poster G from the American Protective Tariff League at 135 West 22nd Street, New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
American Protective Tarif League
West 22d St
New York
Warranted Tar Syrup Refund Guarantee Card
A pledge from multiple signatories to refund money on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if not effective. It promises a half‑dollar bottle and a one‑cent bottle to prove satisfaction with full money return if failing to cure a tough or cold. Names include G A Reinicke and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Greene
G. A. Reinicke
W. B. Barkalow
Nesper & Co
Jno
J. Havercamp
I. Theo. Keuchmann
National Society Company Declares and Pays 5 Percent Dividend
New York August 3 The annual five percent dividend declared by the directors in July was paid to shareholders today. The move reflects the company’s ongoing earnings and return to investors as markets show steadiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Society Company
Paris Exposition Salvos and Medical Congress Open
An interparliamentary peace arbitration session narrowly avoids a split over the Hague conference and Transvaal war. The thirteenth international medical congress opens at the exposition with large attendance and many American physicians including Sternberg La Grade Van Reypen Wyman and Rosanow listed among speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Durand
Transvaal
Europe
Lord Stanhope
England
United States
Canada
Germany
Austria
Roumania
Spain
Portugal
Greece
Norway
Russia
Lamnelongue
International Committee
Sternberg
la Grade
United States Army
van Reypen
Navy
Wyman
Hosenaw
Marine Hospital Service
Paris Exposition Hurts Champ de Mars Restaurateurs
In Paris the Champ de Mars exp o restaurant owners plan a meeting to decide whether to close due to heavy losses from high rents and poor patronage. Lessees report payments of up to 200 francs per square meter with little foreign visitation. many exhibitors may leave after medals are awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Champ de Mars
Iss
Piano contest hardware and sundries reminders
Lodges and others interested in the piano contest should remember to select hardware and sundries from available options. The note urges preparation and proper selection for participants and organizers.
Robbery attempt on Pioneer limited thwarted by delay
In Sparta Wisconsin on August 3 a group of six masked men tried to rob the Pioneer limited on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line. They bound the telegraph operator and muffled signals but the train was late due to a minor wreck, so the plan failed. A waiting traveler was injured in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wps
Pioneer Limited
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
To Cure Cold While You Sleep
An old advertisement touts Weeks Break Up A Cold tablets with claims of night time relief. It notes no cure and no pay and lists 25 cents price with J J Havercamp as sole agent. A passing remark mentions a man with a box of paper collars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Havercamp
Refrigerator sale offers seasonable model at special prices
A local dealer touts enhanced refrigerator availability with Illinois models favored by customers. They promise strong seasonal usefulness and invite buyers to call, examine, and take advantage of special pricing on Mora l units.
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Iowa Ave
2Nd Street
E. S. Batterson
East Second Street
M. Rosenberger
Goce
Clarion
Muscatine
A. E. Stilfs
Ruitland
Iowa
ARK Place Louts
J. Linn Hoopes
West Second Street
God Barber
M Shaw
G. A. Kuhner
Cedar Street
Townsend
W. W. Richards
Mackey’s
Model Clothing House
Muscatine Tailors
Dearbon St
Chicago
Alesmen
Blue Valley Mra. Co
Jamesport
Tne
Victor J. Evans & CO
Evens Building
Washington
Madam Hamilton
Boy
Chicago News
Ilinois
Thornton Township
Marinette, Wis
India
Paris Exposition
Biruseye
Lilly
J.H. Munroe & Son
Ilowa Avenue
John Mulholland
Park Row
J. H. Munroe
Bond
Mora
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