Local remedies and rail line news headline from 1900 era
A neighbor saves Mr. D P Daugherty with Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after prolonged illness. Ads promote Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and Dr King s New Life Pills. Wanted ads seek trustworthy sales reps for a Chicago firm. Rock Island system expands toward Kansas City with 138 miles already in operation between St Louis and River View Missouri and completion expected late next year.
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Rock Island
St.Louis, Kansas City & Colorado Railway
St. Louis
Kansas City
Missouri
River View
Indiana and Ohio Excursions by Great Western Railway
The Chicago Great Western Railway will offer round trips to Cincinnati Columbus Dayton Toledo Kentucky Springfield Elkhart Fort Wayne Lafayette Indianapolis and all intermediate points in Ohio and Indiana and to Louisville Kentucky. Tickets are one and one third fare for the round trip with sales on September 1 8 15 and October 6. For details inquire at ticket offices or from J Elmer G P A Chicago IL.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Cincinnati
Columbus
Dayton
Toledo
Kentucky
Springfield
Elkhart
Fortuyne
Lafayette
Indianapolis
Ohio
Indiana
Louisville
Great Western
J Elmer
Chicago
The Cruel Turk and World Fair Notes of 1904
A critique of Turkish atrocities contrasts with world fair updates. Reports condemn Turkish rule and call for European action, while Missouri and other U S entries prepare displays for the 1904 St Louis exposition, including butter sculptures and beekeeping exhibits.
Bygone Happenings Through The Ages
A century ago Tom Paine proposed iron bridges and vaccination touted against plague while a Russian scientist studied its use. Seventy five years back Washington DC cut thistles on Pennsylvania Avenue as William Clark became US treasurer. Fifty years ago Mount Vernon offered to Congress for 200000 cash. A medal honored John P Hale for anti flogging efforts. Santa Ana era mobilization loomed. Forty years ago rebel recruitment at Springfield and New York strike action occurred as Lee invaded Pennsylvania and Lincoln called 100000 troops. Chambersburg plundered by rebels. beef 2 dollars, butter 3, sherry cobblers 1.50, whisky 1, and strawberries 3 a saucer. Thirty years ago Susan B Anthony convicted for voting. Cuban planters pressed for slave loans. war archives stolen. Great Eastern began Atlantic cable laying. Twenty years ago Illinois passed high license bill. 30 useless ships offered for sale. Star route frauds highlighted. Ten years ago minors law passed. Lehigh Valley railroad unions seek higher pay. typographical workers seek nine hour day. Mahoning valley iron firms lockout. Annie ends with health tips and Rocky Mountain Tea promotion.
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Tom” Paine
Turkey
Washington
D.C
Pennsylvania Avenue
William Clark
United States
New York
George Washington
Mount Vernon
Congress
John P. Hale
Gen. Santa Ana
Mexico
Almonte
New Orleans
Springfield
United States Quartermaster General
R. E. Lee
Pennsylvania
Chambersburg
Lincoln
Marysville
Richmond
Susan B. Anthony
Canandaigua
N. Y
Pietain
War Department
Great Eastern
Valentia Bay
Ireland
Cape Breton Island
Illinois State Senate
Hamilton
United States Post Office Department
Lehigh Valley Railroad
International Typographical Union
Mahoning Valley Iron Manufacturers
Don'ts for teachers from Dr Arnold Tompkins
A discussion of practical teaching guidance from Dr Arnold Tompkins head of the Chicago Normal School. Emphasizes discipline without corporal punishment, favoring inner reform and quiet appeals over punishment. Argues teaching obedience to authority builds decent citizens without the need for punishment.
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Arnold Tompkins
Chicago Normal School
Bound Over for Grand Jury in Evans Assault Case
Chas Taylor, accused of assaulting his two young daughters in Evans, was bound over to the grand jury on a $1,000 bond he could not furnish. His wife reportedly supports him and has sent the girls away, prompting local women to urge her not to aid the alleged abusive husband. Clyde Jones nearly died after a sein entangled him. he was submerged about five minutes before rescuers revived him after twenty minutes of work.
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Bur
Russia
Europe
Beaconsfield
Salisbury
Macedonia
Constantinople
Chas, Taylor
Evans
Taylor
Clyde Jones
Clyde
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Pella
Jj. M. Cox
H. C. Payne
M. D. Adam. Frenc
M. D
People’s Savings Bank
J. D. Gaass
N. van Vliet
A. P. van Nimwegen
Louisville Nashville Railroad
Great Central Southern Trunk Line
Tennessee
Alabama
Ississippi
Florida
West Florida
U.S
Gulf, East District
R. Jawemyss
Ud Industrial Agt
Ald
Standard Oil CO
DR. M. Kramer
I. Silverman
City Mills
Geo. J. Thomassen
Ofc
South Side
Park
Iowa
Vander ZylBros
E. J. Roorda
SOWA
D. P. Daugherty
Mercer
Summer Counties
W. Va
Chamberlain
Alten & Stubenrauch
Rocky Mountain
Allen & Stubear
Dr. King
Henry. M. Langerak
Omaha
Edwin B. Magill
Mgr
Ft. Dodge
I Colonial
Dearborn St
Indiana and
Pella, Iowa
Galveston
Germany
Towa
John Stewart
Colorado
Australia
Col. J. A. Ockerson
Department of Liberal Arts
Adelaide
South Australia
Kersington Palace
London
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