Romance of James J. Hill and Mary Mehigan in Early Minnesota Life
The tale portrays Jim Hill and Mary Mehigan as a true love story shaping his rise from mud clerk to millionaire. Mary’s education at a convent and their large St Anthony’s Bill home with an art gallery reflect a devoted marriage. Their family of nine, North Oaks farm life, and Hill’s Catholic experiences frame a portrait of a successful, harmonious household led by a Presbyterian husband and his gracious wife.
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James J. Hill
Mary Meagan
Jim HU
Jim Hill
Tate
Mr. Hill
St. Paul Levee
Hots
Canada
North of Ireland
Dunbar
Toys
Hill
Mill
States
St. Paul
Merchants’ Hotel
Sweet Mary Mehgan
Warchants
Mary Mehigan
United States
King Cophetua
Mery Mahigan
Lewson
Nan
George W. Childs
America
St Anthony‘s Bill
Mer Hill
James J. Hi0
Tfe
Hitl
North Oaks
James J Hil
Luilan Gray
Woman Steamboat Agent Keeps River Trade Flourishing
Lena Bohon, at La Grange, Missouri, serves as the accredited agent for five steamers on the Mississippi river, a rare position for a woman in any era. Since 1898 she handles tickets, freight, and receipts, oversees loading and unloading, and even signals ships at night with a lantern, earning praise as a faithful, accurate, capable agent.
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la Grange
Lena Bohen
Lena Bolten
St. Louis
St. Paul
Keokuk
Quincy
Miss Bohon
Misa Bohon
Packet Companies
Chicago Chronicle
Behind the Curtain of Cody's Indians
The Indien of the show lives in Wigwams on tour and uses the same makeup as on stage. Major John M. Burke, from Indian territory, recruits many Indians for Colonel Cody's Wild West show each year. He explains that makeup disguises, intimidates foes, and helps them blend with nature, varying by season. Indians are under contract, with a home rule and an Indian policeman overseeing conduct.
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Heath
Tie
John M. Burke
Colonel Cody
Burke
Buffalo Bill
India
Major Burke
Flo
Thia
Therli Wenéy Tinse
Urem
Duchess of Devonshire Portrait Tale Sparks Election Anecdotes
A long lost portrait revival prompts recollections of Lond Dufferin in New York and a St Andrew’s society incident. The duchess lobbied for Charles James Fox, even wheeling a butcher into a kiss price bargain that secured several votes, helping Fox win by a slim margin. Philadelphia Press.
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Duchess of Devonshire
Lond Dufferin
New York
St. Andrew's Society
Joseph Ti. Choate
Fox
Hin
Fos
Minke
Philadelphia Press
Croker's Return Looms Over Tammany Hall Summer
New York letter reports Richard Croker plans to return from Wantage England in July or August to land his cohorts in the municipal campaign. He has lately kept distant from Tammany Hall, favoring exclusive Democratic clubs on Fifth Avenue. Rumors of a leadership challenge persist among rank and file as the party braces for a possible reassertion of Croker's influence.
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Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
Wantage
England
Mr. Croker
New York
Croker
Democratic Club
Upper Fifth
Tammany
Motherhood and Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Promoted
An advertisement extols motherhood as a natural instinct and touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a remedy for morning sickness nerves and sleep. It claims the medicine eases childbirth and strengthens mothers. The piece includes patient testimonials and offers Dr. Pierce’s Medical Adviser by mail.
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Mra Sad Hackett
Chardon, Geanga Co Ono
Bob Aigrand
Pierce
Iisling
al Urn
Picres
Badal
Census Report Preview Details Nation Population Growth
The census director released the first date of the final census report on depulation. It covers the population by states and territories, density, center of population, and city populations over 25,000 for 1900. It also details representative apportionment, minor divisions, and growth of cities, towns, and boroughs. The Monograph runs about 500 pages with the remainder to be issued in early fall.
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Associated Keys
Washington, D.C
United Tas
Alisha
Hawaiian Islands
Congress
States
A Pound of Coal and Its Incredible Power
A single pound of coal is described as capable of producing 236 horsepower, equal to the work of 1 express locomotive for a fraction of a minute. It could haul freight cars at 50 miles per hour, cut wood far faster than manual labor, and in one minute perform the day’s work of five very strong men.
Seeds of Health and Cures in Old Time Ads
A collage of 19th century medical and patent medicine claims appears. It touts Electric Ritters for kidney and liver trouble, Foley's Kidney Cure, Dr Long's Tar Honey, Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry, and other remedies. Disjointed testimonials praise cures and warn of dangerous drugs, reflecting era advertising rhetoric.
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Mrs. & Pease
Lawrence, Kan
Scot J. Bauman & Co
Dr. Long
Excursion Tickets Offered to Kilbourn City and Midwest Tours
Local rail lines advertise low fare excursion tickets to Kilbourn City and other northern markets with round trips from Chicago and Wisconsin points. Dates include June 4 15 July 2 3 Aug 6 20 with first class fare plus a small route tax. Details at ticket offices and Upket office.
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Kilbourn City
Wisconsin
G. A. Comratoett
Iomearckers
Wisconsin Central K’y
Atwood
Wiaconsin Central R'y
Kansans City
Imperial Connell, Noble
Myarie Shrine
Ucket
W. J. Atwood
Pan American Exposition Excursion Rates Announced
The Grand Trunk Railway and Wisconsin Central announce mailings and excursion rates for the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo. Details include two cent descriptive folders, May 1st start, Chicago connections, and special low fares to Milwaukee and Madison with specific agent contacts for tickets and information.
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Buffalo
Alampas
Clark Street
Chicago
Burate
N.Y. i
North-Western Line
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