Telepost cuts into Morse rivals in Chicago telegraph business
In Chicago the Telepost automatic telegraph company fights rivals for regional control. Telepost touts 1000 words a minute service and one cent per word rates, claiming it has won 800 major corporate and individual users from Morse lines. Rivals say the switch could save them thousands yearly.
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Chicago
Missouri
Nebraska
Indiana
Kentucky
Telepost Automatic Telegraph Company
Franks Mission to Buy Thermometer Turns Odd Note
Frank visits a hardware store asking for the largest thermometer to warm his bedroom. The clerk questions size while Frank acts casual about heating a room. The excerpt contrasts with promotional lines and Thackeray style remarks on stiffness and indifference.
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Frank
Success Magazine
PILES CURED IN 6 TO 14 DAYS
An old advertisement promises cure of itching and piles with PAZO OINT MEST within 6 to 14 days and offers a money back guarantee if it fails. The copy adds a blurb about a cautious person seeking advice.
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Btc
Land Grab Report Alleges Vast Illinois Waterfront Theft
The Chipfield committee reports submerged lands worth up to 500 million dollars stolen from Illinois citizens. It cites 1816 acres along Lake Michigan from South Chicago to Waukegan and 1087 within Chicago, with Illinois Central Railroads as a major offender. The panel urges immediate legal action to recover lands and possibly revoke charters.
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Springfield
Ill
Ilinois
Chicago
Waukegan
Illinois Central Railroad
Chiperfield Committee
Forty Sixth General Assembly
Supreme Court
Illinois
Illinois Central
Lmits
Captain Kidd
State of
Chiperfield
Chierago
Wiggins Ferry Company
Mast St Louis
Cairo Trust Company
Cairo
Desplaines
Mississippi
Ohio
Wabash
Pullman Company
Knickerbocker Ice Company
Illinois Nuggets Summary of Local Incidents and Notices
Rock Island reports Vanodels cut four feet from a main telephone line between Moline and Rock Island crippling service. Beardstown notes federal redistricting and an extra carrier soon. Springfield details Lincoln pew preservation as St Johns Lutheran demolishes old church to build new. Caledonia mentions scaffold fall breaking a back. Oliver child nearly drowns. Greeneville Civil War veteran dies reading Bible. Dixon Poultry post shows losses. Decatur prepares to grade railroad. Rochelle plans electric line to Amboy. Peoria courthouse remodeling awarded. Moline offers 100 reward for armed bandit. Chicago warehouse fire rescue saves six workers.
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Rock Island
Caledonia
William Nettleton
Oliver
Herbert
Charles Myers
Beardstown
Sycamore
DeKalb County
Geneva
Springfield
St. John’s German Lutheran Church
First Presbyterian
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Tuscola
George W. Winn
Arthur
Charidota Cox
Greenville
Ambrose Jett
Mattoon
B. D. Parrish
Ottawa
Dixon
Dixon Poultry Association
Decatur
Decatur Southern Traction
Rochelle
Amboy
Lee County
Granite City
William Rebstock
Hawkins
Watseka
Matilda Wade
Charleston
Rush James
Columbus
Peoria
Peoria County
John H. Dunlap
MolHne
Geisler
Alma Swanson
Chicago
Hartenfeld Bay Company
North Green Street
Excellent grain fields in Western Canada report
A year in review shows drought limited only parts of Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba with many farmers posting strong yields. Reports cite 12 800 bushels from 320 acres 40 bushels per acre at Laird and widespread wheat yields from 27 to 53 bushels per acre in various districts. The Canadian government offers 160 acre free homestead information in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta.
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John Kennedy
Edmonton
Alberta
Canada
Hat
Western Canada
Drouth
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Laird
J. B. Peters
Blaine Lake
Ben Crews
Edmond Trotter
Foam Lake
Sask
Angus Robertson
D. McRae
C. H. Hart
George BH. Wood
James Traynor
Regina
Arthur Somers
Strathclair
Thomas Foreman
Milestone
W. Weatherstone
John Gonzilla
Gillies
Rosthern
Wm. Lehman
Midsky
Rapid City
Man
Brandon
Preston
Strathmore
Sturgeon River
Wm. Craig
Albert Teskey
Olds
Joseph McCartney
Cupar
Laurence Barkner
Wordsworth
Reeder Bros
W. McMillan
William Krafft
Alix
John Laycroft
Dinton
High River
E. F. Knipe
Lloydminster
W. Metcalf
S. Henderson
McWhirter
D'Arcy
Fleming, Sask
Fleming
Easy Game
A playful quip from the New York Times about a weary person advised to travel to Montana for fresh air and a mountain outing. The remark contrasts the city fatigue with the idea of a prairie escape and mountain scenery to clear the mind.
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Montana
Mountain Gorge
Newsek
New York Times
Important to Mothers Examine Castoria for Infants and Children
advertisement urging mothers to carefully inspect every bottle of Castoria, a safe and sure remedy for infants and children, highlighting its trusted status and urging vigilance in choosing the product.
Nephew and Uncle Josh clash over opera fashion
In a humorous exchange, Nephew asks for an opinion on the opera and Uncle Josh quips that women in the boxes should earn enough from their diamonds to buy clothes, a witty jab on spectacle and spending.
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Josh
Pessimist Sees Dread in Apple Blossom Beauty
A proverb-like remark notes a pessimist cannot enjoy apple blossoms due to fear of stomach trouble, contrasting optimism with caution and health concerns.
Dr. Pierce Medicine Ad Claims Constipation Cure
An advert promotes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a cure for constipation and asserts that curing the cause cures diseases. It claims the pills are easy to take. It also includes a quip about a woman's idea of a great financier and a remark on progress dependent on aiding others.
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Adams St
Tow Prises
Java Entre
Carbondale
Laporte County
Michigan
Lauley & Miler
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Newton
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Ind
Hox
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Central
New York
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Kirk
Syracuse
Florida
Bala Colony
Fan Wes
Industrial College
Dickman
Ruckle
Illinois Legislative Committee
Carter
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Cleopatra
Davis-Dean CO
Cottege Grove Ave
Bros
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