Western Union Announces Night Letter Telegraph Service
The Western Union Telegraph Company will offer a new night letter service at standard day rates for ten words, with fifty words or fewer charged at the ten word rate and extra ten word increments. Messages must be in plain English and may be sent until midnight for delivery the next morning, initially within the United States.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
Western Union
United States
Riverdale Village Election Notice 1910
Notice published for Riverdale Illinois Cook County election to fill three village trustee posts one village clerk and one police magistrate for full terms. Polls open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday April 19 at Riverdale Village Hall. Dated Riverdale March 72nd 1910. Village Clerk J A Decklar.
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Riverdale
County of
Cook
State of
Illinois
J. A. Decklar
Truly a Man of Simplicity in Early 19th Century Inventory
The 1803 inventory of Col. Samuel Sloper shows minimal personal adornments and plain household goods, with no sword, gun, buckles, or silver items. His attire includes modest items such as a hat, linen shirt, and velvet and cotton vests, plus simple dining and kitchen furniture, suggesting a life of frugal manners.
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Blandford
S. G. Wood
Samuel Sloper
The
Pittsburg Dispatch
Old Ma Earth Finds Age Claim Sparks Banter
Scientists say Ma Earth is four hundred million years old after examining her years. The joke notes she does not look that old and adds humor about spring arriving and house cleaning. A woman remark ends the piece with light social quip.
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Ma Earth
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Dolton
Wisconsin
Glembent
Chicago
Gook County
Chamber of Commerce Bldg
Franklin
Dolton, Ill
Lincoln Avenue
UNION
Richard Pilz, Dolton
I. C. Depot
Nglin & Co
New York UK
Weabinat
Henry W. Schnoor
Chicago Street
West 137Th St
G. Depot
O. Obeldobel
L, BF. Kipley
Obeldobel & Kipley
Calumet Hotel
137Th Street
FE. L. Logan
Lincoln Ave
Jennie C. Dolton
Wilmer Bonse
LUND
Lund’s Drug Store
Fleischhauer
Riverdale Park
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