Star Distances and Brightness from the Stars’ Point of View
Professor Simon Newcomb explains in Youth's Companion that stars are suns far away, appearing as points. He notes Arcturus' June brightness, Canopus' immense true brightness, and that many stars are vastly larger than the sun. Distances are being measured more precisely as instruments improve, with more than sixty stars’ distances now estimated.
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Garden of Eden
Arcturus
New York
Chicago
Atlantic Ocean
Liverpool
Canopus
Gulf States
Simon Newcomb
The Colonel's Romance in a Strike Riot Tale
A romantic girl asks Colonel how he got a scar on his left cheek. He prefers a saber clash tale but reveals the wound came from a brick during a Chicago strike riot, while acting as an innocent bystander.
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Chicago
Cost of War Exceeds Crimean Expenditures in South Africa
Collier's Weekly reports an official exchequer statement estimating the South African war will cost about 300 million dollars, surpassing Crimean War expenditures. At nine months the rate exceeds 760 dollars per minute or 5660 dollars per hour, with weekly war spending exceeding 1.5 million pounds while normal annual costs reach 235 million pounds for the army and fleet plus 250 million pounds for war liabilities. The piece notes total annual war outlays far surpass national revenue.
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South Africa
Pwe
Collier’s Weekly
Seasonal millinery uses fruit and flowers in hats
Fruit dominates the season as the chief novelty with grapes in blue purple and green used with foliage. Cherries in natural shades appear next along with wreaths and trails of straw berries and leaves on wide brimmed rustic hats. Roses poppies orchids prevail among flowers while maidenhair fern and variegated foliage feature widely. violets remain popular.
Shoemaker Quip Sparks Laughs On Rights
A witty exchange from Chicago News features a humorous shoe maker praising women’s rights with a pun about “lefts” and “rights” as a leather drummer chimes in. The dialogue highlights light local humor and wordplay.
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Chicago News
Reduced fare excursions announced by Iowa Central Railway
The Iowa Central Railway publishes low ticket rates for a series of upcoming meetings and conventions across the Midwest and beyond. Events include East St. Louis German Catholic Societies, North Manchester German Baptists, Sioux Falls Supreme Lodge AOUW, Waterloo funeral directors, Millers of America, and many more. For travel details contact Iowa Central agents or G. S. Batty, G. P. & T. A., Marshalltown Iowa.
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Iowa Central Railway
East St. Louis
German Catholic Societies of
Illinois
North Manchester
Ind
German Baptists
Sioux Falls
S. C
Supreme Lodge
Waterloo
Iowa
Iowa Funeral Directors Association
Kansas City
N. Y
Association of Military Surgeons of the United States
Ames
Seventh Day Adventists
Des Moines
Iowa Holiness Association
Rock Rapids
Northwestern Iowa Veteran Association
Iowa Central
Geo. S. Batty
Marshalltown
Card of Thanks for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Mrs S Doty of Des Moines Iowa expresses lasting gratitude for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy noting its effectiveness in coughs lung troubles and whooping cough. She thanks the manufacturers and asks druggists Wagley and Smead to accept their hearty thanks.
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Chamberlain
Bears Signature on Castoria Endures Over 30 Years
An old advertisement emphasizes Castoria’s long standing use over three decades and urges mothers to examine every bottle for the signature. The notice compares Castoria with Mountain Tea and advises consulting a druggist, while noting a temporary price for a basket of Japan Tea.
Iowa Central Railway excursion tickets to several cities
Excursion to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo are included in the territory to which homeseekers excursion tickets will be sold by the Iowa Central railway on the first and third Tuesdays in May June July and August. One fare plus two dollars for the round trip. Ask coupon ticket agents for territory dates of sale limit and other information or address Geo S Batty Marshalltown Town Charles H Marks nurse at Second Division Hospital Fifth Army Corps at Santiago de Cuba used Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for diarrhoea and found it to work like a charm. For sale by Wagley Smead druggists. Try a sack of the best dollar flour in Newton guaranteed at Winn Kennedy's MONEY at 5 per cent optional payments MEREDITH OGG tf
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Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Iowa Central Railway
Geo. S. Batty
G.P
Charles H. Marks
Fifth Army Corps
Santiago de Cuba
Wagley & Smead
Newton
Winn & Kennedy's
Meredith & Ogg
Mystic Cure claimed to cure rheumatism in days
An advertisement touts a “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and moua ritis that supposedly heals in 1 to 3 days. It promises immediate relief after the first dose, quotes 75 cents, and lists Arthur L. Kennedy Druggist Newton as a seller. It also mentions Dr EB Detchon’s Anti Diuretic claimed to help bedwetting in children with alleged cures and high value. The ad repeats questionable claims and lists several pharmacists.
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Mouraigis
Arthur L. Kennedy
Newton
A Life and Death Fight After Measles I Cured
W A Hines of Manchester Indiana recounts a near fatal illness from measles leading to consumption with hemorrhages and constant coughing. He credits Dr King's New Discovery for a complete cure and reports many others have used it on his recommendation. Free regular bottles available at W O Foster's Drug Store.
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W. A. Hines
Manchester
Dr. King
W. O. Foster
Would not Suffer 80 Again for Fifty Times its Price
G H Wilson a Burgettstown liveryman reports severe stomach pains and weakness. After Miller McCurdy drugstore recommended Chamberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, one dose cured him. He praises the remedy as the finest for stomach trouble and says he would not endure last night’s suffering for fifty times its price. Sold by Wagley Smead druggist.
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Miller & McCurdy
Chamberlain
G. H. Wilson
Liveryman
Burgettstown
Washington Co
Wagley & Smead
Electric Bitters Promised Cure From Washita Doctor
Dr. D. B. Cargile reports Electric Bitters cured Mrs. Brewer of scrofula after years of suffering. Sores on her head and face healed, doctors offered no help. Marketed as the best blood purifier, it combats eczema tetter and ulcers while boosting liver kidneys and digestion. Price 50c, sold by W. O. Foster, Druggist.
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D. B. Cargile
Washita
I. T
Brewer
W. O. Foster
Homeseekers Excursion Tickets At Low Round Trip Rates
Tickets on sale on the first and third Tuesdays of May and June to nearly all U S points at one fare plus 200 for the round trip. Return valid within 21 days from sale date. Inquiries to Chicago Great Western agents or F H Lord G P T A 113 Adams St Chicago. Also includes local ads: Pain Balm testimonial, bicycle sale, paint ad, rental notice, and various classifieds.
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United States
Chicago Great Western Railway
Chicago Great Western
F. H. Lord
Adams St
Chicago
Local Ads Promote Drinks Coal and Printing Service
One dollar size Celery Tonic 50c, six bottles 2.50 at Wagley and Smead's. Printing done neat and quick via the Record by telephone. Hickory and Centerville coal sold by C. H. Jasper & Co., Phone 76. Advertise in the Record for spring business.
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Wright’s
Wagley & Smead’s
Hickory
Centerville
C. H. Jasper & Co
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Deere
Deere & Manse
Ideal
Dempster
Bergman Bros. & McKinley
L. A. Gates
Square
Maytag & Emerson
McElroy & Eyerley
Jasper County
Th Newton Steel Cut Milling Co
Wheaton
Prof
Newcomb
Standard Cit CO
Madison Medical Co
Japan
EB. Detchon
Sula
Ruggist
Kaxurpr
F. A. Babcock
Erie, Pa
E. J. Miles
Plymouth Rock Settings
Fred C. Young
Jasper & Sons
Macon
Gruggicte
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Kemble Floral CO
Oskaoosa
Oskainossa
Lambert House
Parsons College
Foster
Dewey
Miles
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