Fire eater burns in street fair act with gasoline
During a Saturday night street fair performance, Curley Tabor the fire eating clown was badly burned when gasoline spilled from a pocket bottle after a cork came out. His clothes caught fire and flames spread quickly before bystanders could help. His brother rolled him on the street to extinguish the fire and he was taken to Coleman’s Hotel for treatment. He sustained burns to arms legs and face but is recovering.
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Coleman’s
Winslow
Chamberlains Pain Balm touted for rheumatism relief
Rheumatism described as the most common disease with Chamberlains Pain Balm promised to ease pain and aid rest and sleep. The text notes temporary relief often becomes permanent for many, while older sufferers with chronic rheumatism may only gain pain relief, priced 25 and 50 cents at T. C. Basye.
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Chamberlain
T. C. Basye
English townsman sues railroad for 10000 over 1907 shooting
Former town marshal W. E Cummins files suit in Crawford circuit court against the Southern Railway Company seeking 10000 damages for injuries from a night of April 25, 1907. He says the shot was fired by an unknown assailant while he attempted to arrest men reported by the company to be trying to burn a trestle nearby.
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W. E Cummins
Crawford
Southern Railway Company
Smallpox cases investigated in Chambers neighborhood
Health Officer Dr. J. W. Knox of Hancock county visited Lewisport to confirm smallpox reports in Frank R. Brandel’s family. The illness is mild with patients improving or nearing recovery. A local note mentions numerous Indiana-extraction government stipend claims and a lighthearted editorial jab about nationalities. Bees Laxative Cough Syrup advertised for coughs and bronchial trouble by T. C. Basye.
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T. C. Basye
J. W. Knox
Lewisport
Hancock County
Chambers
Frank R. Brandel
Knox
the Clarion
Indiana
Hancock Clarion
Presidential Year Reads for Every Man to Stay Informed
A brief urging readers in a presidential year to study political writings and current events to remain informed on national affairs. The message emphasizes civic engagement and the importance of informed public discourse.
Rockport Democrat Coverage Cited by Reader Request
The message asks for the Rockport Democrat paper. no article text provided to summarize or title.
Daily Courier Journal Promotion and Baby Casca Ad
A compact row notes subscription rates for the Daily Courier Journal and Sunday Courier Journal with a Rockport Indiana offer to write for the paper. Also promotes Casca sweet remedy for babies and children, claiming it quiets fussing with plain ingredient labeling and no opiates, sold by T C Busye.
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T. C. Busye
Welcome Home Cruiser Washington Electrifies Seattle Harbor
In West Seattle readers recount the arrival of the Cruiser Washington. The bay view glowed with a painted hull and rainbow masts as thousands gathered to greet the ship. Excursion boats carried cheering crowds while flags waved and firecrackers lit the harbor staging a grand homecoming.
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Rockport
Democrat
Washington
Seattle
Moran Shipyards
Union
Washington Ship Lights Up Harbor and Views of State
The Washington cruiser dazzles Washington harbor with electric globe lit masts as sailors celebrate arrival with a quarter million dollars in hand. The report notes Seattle visits by Tennessee and California, and reflects on Washington state history, geography, and growing vegetables under glass as part of local life.
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Washington
Martha
George
Martha Washington
Tennessee
California
Seattle
Washington State
Oregon
Vancouver County
Ohio
Indiana
Cascades
Lewis
Clarke County
Cascade Mountains
U. S
Market Place
Knockport
Pineules Ad Promises 30 Day Trial for Back Ailments
An old advertisement touts a 30 days trial at $1.00 for Pineules claiming relief from back ache weak back lame back and rheumatic pains. It markets benefits for kidneys bladder and blood for all ages with a money back guarantee. Sold by T. C. Basye.
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T. C. Basye
National Military Homes history and current rolls outline
A Danville letter outlines the National Military Homes started after 1865 with locations in Maine Ohio Wisconsin Virginia Kansas California Indiana and Tennessee and a 1900s South Dakota site. It notes 100000 ex‑Union sailors and soldiers admitted, about 29000 on rolls and 20000 in homes. The piece promotes a mountain tea product and a coy remark about women's interest during conversations.
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National Military Homes
Old Soldier
Danville
National Military
Togus
Maine
Columbus
Ohio
Dayton
Milwaukee
Wis
Hampton
Levanworth
Kansas
Santa Monica
Calif
Marion Marion
Marion
Indiana
Mountain
Johnson City
Tenn
Battle Mt. Sanitarium
Hot Springs
South Dakota
M. Gibbs
E. Co
Ind. Ifty. Vol
Rural Route readers urged to subscribe to Democrat
Ad offers Rural Route residents a clubbing deal with the St. Louis Republic for $2.50. It promises the most liberal clubbing offer yet and encourages nonreaders and current subscribers alike to remit to the Democrat in Rockport, Indiana.
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Democrat
St. Louis Republic
Rockport
Ind
Spring Winds and Pinesalve Carbolized Sale
An old advertisement touts Spring Winds for skin care and Pinesalve Carbolized as a poultice for cuts sores burns and chapped skin sold by T. C. Basye in a compact 19th century style notice.
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T. C. Basye
The City of the Dreamer Poem Recalled by River Dream
A lament on city life and toil contrasts with longing for simpler wells of respite by a river and childhood dreams. The poem extols the dreamer’s immortality versus the toiler’s brief life, urging a return to nature and gentle love. John Boyle O'Reilly is cited as the author.
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Dar
John Boyle O’reilly
ManZan Pile Remedy Comes Ready to Use
Ready to use collapsible tube with nozzle. One application soothes heals reduces inflammation and relieves soreness and itching. Price 50c sold by T. C. Busye.
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T. C. Busye
They Must Be Hardy Florists Joke Farm Yet
An official in Washington joked about amateur suburban florists who spring up every spring. He recalled a seed shop scene where a customer asked, What is a hardy rose Then the dealer quipped a wife pulling up the plant daily to check its growth.
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Department of Agriculture
Washington
Respect Over Love, The Key To Marriage
A Grand Magazine essay argues respect is the essential foundation of marriage, surpassing love humor and compatibility. It claims respect helps couples endure conflicts without spiritual injury and cautions against marrying without real respect despite strong passion.
A Diplomat
Benners-What makes you think that Brown is such a diplomat. Jenners- When shown his friend's baby for the first time he said it had its father's intellect and its mother's beauty.
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Benners
Brown
Jenners
Philadelphia Telegraph
A Gentle Hint Literary Exchange
A moralizing bachelor declares life a gloomy prison and warns against solitary confinement. A girl with a bohemian lifestyle quotes a trap line, remarking on freedom and choice in the dating scene.
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Bohemian Magazine
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