Ground corn cobs substitute for sawdust at Illinois button factory
Aledo Illinois October 22 James A Porter foreman at the Monarch Pearl Button Factory in Keithsburg reports successful use of ground corn cobs as a dryer and cleanser replacing sawdust. The test reduces costs and proves cob product workable for factory needs. Porter oversees plant operations and the associated mill.
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Aledo
Ill
James A. Porter
Monarch Pearl
Keithsburg
Einhauser
Porter
Resolutions of Respect for Mrs. Jane E. Madden
On September 18 1900 Mrs. Jane E. Madden died after a long life as a city pioneer and Soldiers’ friend. She joined Civil War relief work at home and aided soldiers’ families on private pay, later serving in the Spanish American War era Aid Society. Her strong Union loyalty and civic service were widely respected.
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Shelby Normal Corps No. 122
Grand Army Advocate
Jane E. Madden
Soldiers’ Aid Society
Old Aid Society
Union
Mississippi House Boats on the River
The Chicago Record notes Mississippi houseboats resembling Noahs arks with occupants baiting hooks and letting block lines drift. A man or a sunburned woman may skiff after the line to haul in the hooks as catfish steaks from six to eight pounds are fried boneless and eaten.
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Mississippi
Missississippi
Chicago
Local Drug Guarantee on Tar Syrup Promised in Ad
The undersigned promise a refund of money on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds. A 5 cent bottle is offered to prove satisfaction or money refunded. Signatories include G. A. Reinicke, W. B. Barkalow, Nesper & Co., Jno J Havercamp, J Theo Keuchman. Read The Daily Journal. 10 cents a week.
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Greene
G. A. Reinicke
W. B. Barkalow
Nesper & Co
Jno
J. Havercamp
J. Theo. Keuchman
E. W. Grove
Britain and Germany form Open Door style China compact
London reports a four paragraph Anglo German pledge to keep Chinese ports open and resist territorial grabs while protecting core imperial interests. The pact echoes Hay open door while signaling closer ties and possible alliance implications with Germany.
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London
Great Britain
Germany
China
Hay
Lord Salisbury
Triple Aliance
Anglo German agreement sparks mixed reactions in Europe
London officials voiced disquiet over the Anglo German pact while Eclair accused both powers of pretending to defend China. Paris papers noted Russia’s omission in the text, and Berlin largely approved amid limited anti British criticism. The agreement stirred global commentary on China and open door policy.
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London
M. Delcasse
England
Germany
Paris
Eclair
Berlin
China
Bismarck
Two Arrests in Mansfield Dowiette Demonstration
Mansfield Ohio October 22 two alleged ring leaders in last Thursday night demonstrations against the Dochettes have been arrested Allen Andrews is charged with resisting and assaulting Deputy Sheriff Bell Elmert Hart is implicated in a raid on the house of George Romer a citizen suspected of sheltering a Dowiette elder
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Mansfield
Dochettes
Allen Andrews
Elmert Hart
Bell
George Romer
See The New Railroad Jack Tonight at Stein's
Local entertainment note highlights a performance by The New Railroad Jack at Stein's venue this evening, inviting patrons to attend.
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Stein's
Death of Charles Dudley Warner in Hartford
Charles Dudley Warner, noted writer and Hartford Courant owner, died suddenly Saturday afternoon in Hartford. Once weakened by pneumonia, he had recently felt better but collapsed while walking near his home after a farewell luncheon for travelers to the Mediterranean. He died before assistance could reach him.
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Hartford
Conn
Charles Dudley Warner
Hartford Courant
Warner
New Orleans
Mediterranean
Tragedy and legal notes color Midwest city briefs
Indianapolis woman Mrs. Louise Ratze, 76, killed herself with carbolic acid after arriving from Chicago and fading mystery surrounds her presence in town. Chippewa Falls jury awards $10,000 in alderman dispute over alleged affair. Milwaukee judge convicts osteopath Sven A. L. Thompson of falsely using the title doctor. Chicago football scores recap covers several games across national colleges.
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Indianapolis
Louise Ratze
Chicago
Henry Fisher
Eau Claire
Wis
Chippewa Falls
Charles Lee
Eleazar S. Hammond
Milwaukee
Neelen
Sven A. L. Thompson
Supreme Court
Tragic Train Jump Ends Wisconsin House Owner
William Torfeld of Plymouth Wisconsin died from injuries after leaping from a moving train on a night run. Awakening a brakeman believing the train had passed, he jumped from the platform into darkness eighteen feet above a street bridge. In Marysville Ohio juror James Shirk, 60, is reported ill with measter as other jurors May catch typhoid fever, risking mistrial.
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Plymouth
Wis
William Torfeld
Wisconsin House
Torfeld
Marysville
Jas. Shirk
Terrell
Measter
Jesse Williams
Indiana man dies after crossing collision at street tracks
Indianapolis October 22 Arthur Staats one of the men injured in the crossing accident at Thirteenth street and the Lake Erie and Western tracks Friday when a switch engine struck a loaded trolley car died Saturday. The other injured will probably recover.
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Indianapolis
Arthur Staats
Thirteenth Street
Lake Erie and Western Tracks
Somerby Chorus Leader Dies After Heart Trouble
George K. Somerby, famed among Christian Endeavorers as a chorus leader and former head of the convention choir in Boston a few years ago, died suddenly Saturday evening from heart trouble.
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Boston
George K. Somerby
Christian
Iowa Library Association Elects Officers at Des Moines Meeting
The Iowa Library Association unanimously elected officers with A. P. Fleming as President and Miss Harriet L. McCreery as Secretary Treasurer. Cedar Rapids was chosen as the meeting venue for Burlington’s next gathering.
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Sioux City
Iowa Library Association
A. P. Fleming
Des Moines
Harriet L. McCreery
Cedar Rapids
Burlington
Lawn furniture sale two iron settees and chairs
Two iron settees and two iron chairs for lawns offered for sale. Inquire at this office.
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J. W. Haun
Ladies OF the Maccabees
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Bloomington
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Emma Manlove
Thos. Brown
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Stamworth's Drug Store
B Thompson
Browning
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LAW, Loan and Collection
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Lown
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