Public Schools Vital for Town Prosperity and Health
Philadelphia Superintendent Dr Edward Brooks argues that strong public schools drive civic progress and well being. He notes modern school design, lighting, ventilation, and safety as essential, praising beauty and proper environment to foster good conduct and learning. He cites Belgium and Vienna standards and urges widespread manufacturing growth as a path to progress, citing Sheboygan, Michigan as an example of industrial expansion fueling city growth.
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Brooks
Philadelphia
Pupith
Edward Brooks
Belgium
Bureau of Hygiene
Vienna
Europe
Board of Education
Sheboygan
Mich
Drummer cites sewer project cost in Midwest town
A Cincinnati drummer recalls a Midwest village with a proposed sewer plan costing about $3,000. He notes taxpayers oppose it despite saving residents medical bills, doctor visits, and funeral costs estimated at roughly a thousand dollars yearly, plus multiple deaths annually.
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Middle West
Cincinnati
Anderson 50 000 buttons push for city growth scheme
Anderson Indiana accelerates growth drive with a plan to reach fifty thousand residents in two years. The Merchants' Association sells $1 buttons bearing the slogan Anderson 50 000 to fund new factories and support existing businesses. Orders pour in from town as posters and papers back the push.
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Anderson
Middle
Iudiana
Anderson Association
Anderson 'S
New York Herald
Anderson Merchants’ Association
Ralph B. Clark
Merchants’ Association
Dud
Village group urges beautification and townwide improvements
Huntington N Y bound to beauty efforts highlight Huntington Horticultural and Agricultural Society efforts to improve public highways tidy up premises curb litter and encourage residents to seed yards plant flowers and repair sidewalks to make the town the prettiest in the county by summer.
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Western Town
Huntington, N. Y
Huntington Horticultural and Agricultural Society
Mountington
Gardner Mass Moves To Modernize Street Lighting
The town of Gardner Massachusetts plans to replace tall electric swamp lamps with a single low ten foot automatic lamppost system. The Municipal Journal and Engineer notes the new approach lights both sidewalk and road, reduces costs, and avoids ugly poles and exposed wires.
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Gardner
Mass
Municipal Journal and Engineer
Public interest grows in tree planting drive nationwide
Public interest in tree planting increases as civic organizations promote mission work and householder education on caring for and preserving trees. The text notes that even small investments yield lasting benefits and that groves and tree lined avenues enhance urban beauty, though it avoids detailing specific advantages.
National Republican Convention Travel Offers By Great Western
Notice from Davis and Moser advertising Great Western railways selling round trip and single destination tickets to Chicago and many western and prairie points. Includes June dates for conventions and trial of Wheel er screens with money refund if unsatisfactory. J P Elmer, G P A Chicago listed for travel inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis & Moser
Alarm Clock Pill Ad and Railway Fare Notice
An advertisement promotes Little Marly Risers as sleep aids with gentle bowel movement effects, praised by W. T. Howell of Houston, Texas and sold by Smith & Reed. The notice also mentions Red Cedar posts sold by Davis & Moser and a Chicago Great Western Railway round trip fare to Atlantic City for the American Medical Association annual meeting with return by June 13 and stopovers in Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington.
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W. T. Howell
Houston
Tex
Smith & Reed
Chicago Great’ Western Railway
Atlantic City
American Medical Association
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Great Western
J. P. Elmer
Chicago
Honest Statement: Heart’s Honey Aided Cured Daughters Cough
Mr William Acton of 212 Fourth Street Lincoln Lil testifies that his daughter aged sixteen suffered severe cough and lung cold risking pneumonia. After two weeks on Harts Honey and Horehound she was entirely cured. He urges the remedy for deep seated coughs and colds. Sold by Wilson Drug Co Eldora Iowa the temperance drug store.
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William Acton
Fourth Street
Lincoln
Lil
Wilson Drug Co
Ellsworth Co
Eldora
Iowa
Nuffled
Locations for business opportunities on the Chicago Great Western
Advertises openings for mercantile locations and professional or manufacturing uses along the Chicago Great Western Railway. W J Reed invites inquiries from those seeking sites and provides maps and leaflets from his St Paul office.
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Chicago Great Western Railway Co
United States
W. J. Reed
Industrial Arent
Endicott Bldg
St. Paul
Minn
A Strong Heart From Perfect Digestion
A historical medical ad states digestion affects heart health causing breathlessness and weakness. It promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure to relieve indigestion by aiding stomach removal of strain and restoring heart function. It claims improved digestion and nutrient assimilation, with sales by Smith & Reed.
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Smith & Reed
Annual Convention Tickets Offer From Travelers' Protective Association
The notice advertises the annual convention of the Travelers' Protective Association of America in Springfield Illinois June 6 16. It states round trip tickets will be sold at one fare plus 2 to Springfield Illinois for travel June 4 to 6. Inquiries to Great Western agents or J P Elmer G P A Chicago Illinois. Also includes a marketing line about Rocky Mountain Tea and Wilson Drug Co.
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Chicago
Chicago Great Western
Great Western
P. Elmer
G PA
Travelers’ Protective Association of America
Springfield
All
Chicago Great Western Railway
J. P. Elmer
Til
Rocky Mountain
Wilson Drug Co
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Endorsement Request
Smith and Reed publish a reader appeal urging use of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. The ad claims the product digests food, cures indigestion and stomach troubles, strengthens by aiding digestion, and transfers nutrients to blood. It emphasizes pleasant taste.
New Sleeping Car to World's Fair from Eldora
The Iowa Central will add a third sleeping car to St Louis starting June 1, improving access to the World’s Fair. The Pullman car departs Eldora on train No 2 at 6 01 pm and reaches Union Depot at 7 15 am, with through cars on No 6 North Star Limited. Visitors are urged to consult agents or A B Cutts for rates and the Guide to the Fair.
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Iowa Central
St. Louis
St Louis
Pullman
Eldora
Bering Ff
Louis Union Depot
North Star Limited
Union Depot
A. B.cutts
Gp& TA
Minneapolis
Minn
Special excursion train to Waterloo at low round trip rate
At Waterloo Iowas on Thursday June 9 the Chicago Great Western offers a special excursion train to Waterloo and return at very low round trip rates. Inquire with the Great Western agent or J B Elmer G DPA Chicago Hl for details.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Chicago Great Western
Great Western
BP. Elmer
G DP A
Chicago
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Advocated Worldwide
For a hundred years Witch Hazel has been known as a superior remedy. DeWitt & Co. of Chicago combined Witch Hazel with antiseptics into a salve. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve touted as best for sores cuts burns bruises and piles. Counterfeits arise. look for the DeWitt name on the package. Sold by Smith & Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C
Dewitt & Co
Chicago
DeWitt
Smith & Reed
Annual Encampment in G. AR at Mason City Iowa
The Iowa Central offers very low round trip excursion tickets for June 1 to 9 with a limit to June 11. Don t miss the largest Iowa encampment ever held in Mason City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Iowa
Iowa Central
Amendment notice in district court over clouded title in Hardin county
Frederick Dobbrune, plaintiff, seeks to amend petition to add several defendants in cause No. 6153. The suit targets the southwest quarter of the northeast and southeast quarter of the northwest quarter in section 14, township 7 north, range 20 west, Hardin county. Defendants are urged to appear by noon of the second day of the August 1904 term or a default will be entered. The notice dated May 28, 1904, is by Hare & Horr, attorneys for the plaintiff.
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District Court of the State of
Hardin County
Frederick Dobbrune
Lois
Edington Ebal
Joseph Blatr Obal
Alfred Blair
Mary Blair Cishle
Matthew Blair
George Weatherly
Sidley Weather
Roxie Weatherly Dunein
Mattie Weatherly
Wimothy — Weatherly
Chirenee Waptendy
Poster Weatherly
Huldith Blade Weatherly
Mande Blaie Theter
Aristo Watt
John Blair
District Court
State of Lown
Ewardin County
Frecerick Dobbrane
Crelhi
Phuintil
Hoe
P.M
Sild Court
Eldarn
Hare & Horr
Plainett
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