Double Life Revealed in Bigamy Case in Chicago Court
In Chicago on July 3, John P. Klein alias John P. Kent pleaded guilty to bigamy, receiving a penitentiary sentence and a $1 fine. Evidence showed two wives, two homes, and two jobs as a printer, with one wife at 108 Mohawk street and the other at 1130 School street. He earned about $25 weekly from the first wife and about $10 from the second. The second wife’s complaints led to the investigation and indictment.
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Chicago
John P. Klein
John P. Kent
Klein
Mohawk Street
School Street
Independence Sentinel Proposes Exchange With Bryan Paper
The Sentinel manager writes to Mr. Bryan offering to place the Commoner on its exchange list. He notes if any difference arises the Sentinel should receive payment, asserting its paper equals the Commoner in quality.
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The
Independence Sentinel
Bryan
Sentinel
Visit East for scenic tours via Lake Shore lines
Explore the Pan American exposition and Lake Shore routes on tourist tickets. The Lake Shore Tours booklet offers maps and trip ideas with rates. The new direct line to a famous resort opens, with Book of Trains detailing complete passenger service. Contact Kansas City or Chicago offices for details.
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Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern Railway
Lake Shore Tours
Chautauquans
Texas Wonder Cure for Kidney and Bladder Troubles
An advertisement touts Hall’s Great Discovery as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder ailments in men and women, including diabetes and rheumatism. It promises mail order delivery from St. Louis if not available locally, with a two month treatment for one dollar and testimonials upon request.
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Hall
W. Hall
P. QO
Hox
St. Louis
East Broadway Sunday School Elects Officers
East Broadway Christian church officials elected Tuesday night with Rev. J. L. Cook reappointed as superintendent. J. A. Bradley becomes assistant superintendent, and Anna Patrick secretary. Mamie Shipley assistant secretary, C. I. McVey treasurer, A. J. White chorister, Eva Heath organist, Cora McClure assistant organist. Reports were satisfactory. membership exceeds three hundred and attendance is strong.
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Church
J. L. Cook
J. A. Bradley
Anna Patrick
Mamie Shipley
C. I. McVey
A. J. White
Eva Heath
Cora McClure
Mellor’s advertisement for drinks and cigars
Abilena Waters and others charge 15 cents per bottle with a 10 cent sale price. The Celebrated Moerschel Sedalia Beer offered as the largest glass in town at 5 cents. All leading brands priced at 35 dollars per thousand cigars sold for 5 cents each.
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Abilena
Moerschel Sedalia
Hall's Great Discovery Ad Endorsed by Barber
A testimonial from J. H. Lee of Lindell Barber Shop in St. Louis praises Hall's Great Discovery The Texas Wonder as greatly beneficial and recommends it to the public. The endorsement appears in a February 27 1900 issue.
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St. Louis, Mo
Hall
Long-Time Haircut Marks Return Trip to Leeton
A resident from the Post Oak area traveled to Leeton last week for his first haircut in twenty years, marking a notable personal milestone.
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Post Oak
Leeton
Dyspepsia Cure Ad Promotes Digestive Health
An advertisement for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure from W. E. Bard Drug Co claims the product aids digestion of all food types. It promises to restore nourishment, strength, and a healthy appetite by providing natural digestants.
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W. E. Bard Drug Co
Heartburn relief advice and patent remedy note
The article advises avoiding overeating and eating slowly to prevent heartburn and suggests taking Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets after meals that leave a fullness in the stomach. It lists Mertz & Hale and Otis W. Smith as sellers.
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Chamberlain
Mertz & Hale
Otis W. Smith
Good Opening for Preacher in Jimtown
Jimtown correspondent notes a seek for a strong preacher to attract many supporters and local interest with lively backing and accompanying comments from residents. The item frames the opportunity as favorable for someone able to draw attention and energy.
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Jimtown
Dyspepticide touted as cure for female ailments
An advertisement claims a woman's first right is freedom from headache nervousness and constipation caused by stomach disorder. It promotes Dr Loyal Ford's Dyspepticide as a new and perfect cure and directs readers to buy from all druggists.
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Loyal Ford
Woman Divorces Husband Over Paris Exposition Refusal
Idaho woman obtains divorce after husband refuses to take her to the Paris Exposition. He testifies he fears water and even bathtubs, admitting seasickness. Noted as indigestion remedy plug for Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin at Arlington Pharmacy.
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Idaho
Dr. Caldwell
Arlington Pharmacy
Weather Jest Sparks Grocery Delivery Banter
In a humorous Atchison Globe vignette a shopper shouts to the grocery boy to wait outside as she slips on a garment, illustrating a cheeky moment of domestic banter and ordinary street life.
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Atchison Globe
Springfield Poets Face Pressure to ‘Live It Down’
A Springfield political scene focuses on young poets amid party tensions as supporters urge resilience and the belief that the misstep will fade with time. The local discourse centers on persona, culture, and public response.
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Springfield
The
Republican
Physician Hails Foley's Kidney Cure In Personal Testimony
Dr. George Ewing of Smiths Grove Kentucky recounts long kidney trouble and enlarged prostate relieved after three bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure. He says he prescribes it in his practice and endorses it to other physicians based on hundreds of successful cases. All druggists carry it.
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George Ewing
Smith’s Grove
Foley
Concordia Town Embraces Open Air Evening Concerts
Citizens of Concordia enjoy open air concerts provided by a prudent city council as theatres and churches remain closed. The plan showcases civic restraint and cultural activity amid closed venues.
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Concordia
Foley's Kidney Cure Praised By Ashboro Man
Thos W Carter of Ashboro North Carolina suffered kidney trouble until Foley's Kidney Cure cured him perfectly. He states no remedy compares and urges readers to obtain it from all druggists.
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Thos. W. Carter
Ashboro
N. C
Foley
Local Tensions Rise Over Spread of Meningitis in Horses
Community reports an illness outbreak among horses near Waverly. Authorities and residents fear a malevolent influence or sabotage as cases emerge, prompting calls for vigilance and veterinary action.
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Satan
Waverly
Infant Recovers After Cholera Remedy Use
A neighbor reports saving an infant with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after doctors despaired. In two days the child recovered fully and became vigorous. The speaker, Mrs. Curtis Baker of Bookwalter Ohio, says she has recommended the remedy often with success. Sold by local druggists Mertz Hale Kautzman and Otis W Smith.
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Chamberlain
Curtis Baker
Bookwalter
Ohio
Mertz & Hale
J. L. Kautzman
Otis W. Smith
Pan American Exposition excursion tickets to Buffalo
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers round trip excursion tickets to Buffalo for the Pan American Exposition at a fare and one third, good for return within 15 days. A One Fare Plus $1.00 special applies, with travel valid until the 10th day after sale.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Buffalo
Exposition Grounds
Great Western
J. P. Elmer
Adams Street
Chica
Depot Painted Brightly by Missouri Pacific in Lexington
The Missouri Pacific railroad completed a fresh coat of paint on the Lexington depot bringing cheer to town residents and signaling active railroad presence in the community.
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The
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Lexington
Acknowledges Chamberlain Cough Remedy Gains Trust
A long claim praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for restoring health and happiness to thousands. It says lung troubles and stubborn coughs yield to the remedy and mentions local dealers Mertz Hale Kautzman and Otis W. Smith selling it.
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Chamberlain
Mertz & Hale
J. L. Kautzman
Otis W. Smith
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Praised by West Middlesex User
A local testimonial extols Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as the best and only cure for dyspepsia, claiming it digests all foods with natural digestants. The user from West Middlesex, Pa., cites personal experience and confidence in the product from W. E. Bard Drug Co.
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John Beam
West Middlesex
W. E. Bard Drug Co
Snake as thief nets McFall farmer stolen chickens
Frank Hecker of McFall found a large rattlesnake that had taken several chickens last week. He trapped the reptile by lying in wait and killed it the following night.
Packing house planned for Lafayette county Missouri
The notice states Lafayette county Missouri seeks a packing house. Mr Swift is named for notice. The item mentions Rocky Mountain Tea and a Madison County product as a catalog line.
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Lafayette County
Swift
Latour and Sherer exhibit cabinet photographs for sale
Farris Pharmacy advertises Latour and Sherer cabinet photographs at three dollars per dozen. A separate note announces Dr Thomas and his wife will assist after July 1 at the Grand Central building.
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Latour & Sherer
Thomas
Grand Central Building
One Good Effect In Johnson County Weather
A resident notes a single positive outcome from the heat in Johnson County. The report emphasizes an unexpected benefit observed during the hot spell.
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Johnson County
Cure for Drinking Peeved Vegetarians Rally
A humorous note claims vegetarians now say a vegetable diet robs men of liquor appetite. It suggests topers sign an agreement to “let us have peas” as a playful remedy.
No-To-Bac Promises Easier Tobacco Quit
Advertising copy touts No-To Bac as a magical aid to quit tobacco, claiming it makes weak men strong. Endorsed by Sterling Remedy Co. with a promise of a free booklet and sample from Chicago or New York druggists.
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Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
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Sedalia
American Car and Foundry Company
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Gentry Bros
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Twelfth Street
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John N. Taylor
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