Sidewalk bid notice for 15th street project in 1901
City Council invites bids to construct remaining sidewalks along the North side of Fifteenth street from Ingram avenue to Engineer street under a 1899 ordinance. Bids due by 5 p.m. Monday August 5, 1901, in City Clerk’s office. Committee reserves right to reject any or all bids.
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Fifteenth Street
Ingram Avenue
Engineer Street
J. L. Babcock
J. F. Scally
H. M. Hammond
Summer dresses and fall fashions sample offer
The notice promotes L Art de la Mode with details on summer dress designs and fall wear, includes materials guidance, and invites readers to send a name and a 2c stamp for a free sample copy. Single issues are 35c and available at all newsdealers from Morse Broughton Co. to obtain.
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L’art de la Mode
Morse-Broughton CO
Boston Store Slashes Prices at 214 Ohio Street
Local ad proclaims surprising price cuts at THE BOSTON located at 214 Ohio Street, inviting shoppers to save on current stock and limited time offers.
Fire belching mound shocks Adrain residents
The Adrain Journal reports a crater opening on a local mound eight miles northeast of town. Fire smoke and lava belched from the mound top for ten to fifteen minutes Wednesday evening around five, frightening witnesses and sparking strong remarks in the community.
Prohibitionists Cite 1899 Illicit Distillery Raids
In fiscal year 1899 marshals seized 2 190 illicit distilleries with 2 101 destroyed and 711 arrested. One killed and three wounded. Every seized distillery was in a licensed state. In 1899 1 995 stills were seized, Georgia leading with 673. Of 585 whisky law arrests, 245 were in Georgia.
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United States
Georgia
Internal Revenue
Girls Advised to Seek Quick Relief for Headache Woes
A brief note from Arlington Pharmacy cites several young men lamenting lack of steady girlfriends as plans fall apart when the girl cancels due to a sick headache. The ad endorses Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for stomach trouble and headache.
Old Settlers Reunion Set at New Florence
The Montgomery county Old Settlers association schedules its twentieth annual reunion in New Florence on Saturday August 3. A neighbor credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving an infant from cholera infantum, noting rapid recovery after use. The testimonial is shared as a recommendation and is linked to local sellers Mertz & Hale J L Kautzman and Otis W Smith.
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Old Settlers’ Association of
Montgomery County
New Florence
Chamberlain
Curtis Baker
Bookwalter
Ohio
Mertz & Hale
J. L. Kautzman
Otis W. Smith
Not So Hot There Atmosphere Says Sea Warmer Near Equator
Atmospheric notes state that even at the equator the sea depth of a mile runs about four degrees above freezing. The finding contrasts common beliefs about tropical ocean warmth.
Authorized dealer guarantees Banner Salve for various ailments
Any advertised dealer is authorized to guarantee Banner Salve for tetter eczema piles sprains scalds burns ulcers and any open or Old.Sore. All druggists.
Visit East for scenic and historic tours via Lake Shore routes
Read Lake Shore Tours for route maps and rates on popular trips over the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern lines. The opening of a new direct line to the Pan American exposition offers educational value and convenience. Book of Trains details complete passenger service to the East with contact options in Kansas City and Chicago.
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Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern Railway
Lake Shore Tours
Chautauquans
Lake Shore MS railway cuts fares for Chicago to New York
Beginning July 1 the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern line offers reduced round trip Chicago to New York tickets with a stop at the Pan-American exposition and Buffalo tickets at a low rate. Eight trains daily. Send four cents for printed matter and full information.
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Michigan Southern Railway
Chicago
New York
Buffalo
F. M. Byron
B. P. Humphrey
Kansas City
Great Western Railway Lonates to Eastern Points
Lonates are in effect to Buffalo Boston New York and other eastern points via the Chicago Great Western railway. For full particulars inquire of any Great Western agent or J P Elmer general passenger agent Chicago.
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Buffalo
Boston
New York
Chicago Great Western Railway
Great Western
J. P. Elmer
Chicago
Bard's Beauty Pins Offer Ends at Five Cents
Local shop Bard's advertises six beauty pins for 5 cents, encouraging customers to purchase inexpensive fasteners without concern for minor details like buttonholes.
Burlington Route Creates Trains
R H Peepersee L W Wakeley at 83 Main St Gen’s Passenger Agent Missouri and Howard Elliott General Manager St Joseph Missouri listed among Burlington Route officials and stations with train creation note.
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R. H
St. Joseph, Mo
Teeth
Extracted by the latest painless method. First class work at living prices. All work guaranteed. A specialty made of plate work. H. L. Cannon, Dentist, Room 208, Igenfritz Building. Second floor. Electric elevator. Four tables for patrons of our famous soda fountain. Arlington Pharmacy.
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H. L. Cannon
Igenfritz Bldg
Arlington Pharmacy
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