News From Congress Reports Bright Economic Signals
Washington dispatch reports members returning with favorable notes on improved farm earnings railroad and mining activity. Tariff effects show rising employment and wages. treasury earnings climb month by month, sugar imports decline, and revenue projections look strong. Cuban prisoner releases also ease criticism of administration policy.
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WasuminaTon
D. C
Congress
Washington
Atlantic Seaboard
Mississippi Valley
Pacific Slope
Kansas
New England
Ohio Valley
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Bry
Ite
Treasury
Carelry
Iwell
Cusis
Peasury
Howell
Pettigrew
Mantle
Dubois
Japan
Annual election of officers of A U O W held Thursday
The A U O W conducted its annual officer election Thursday evening with a large turnout. Officers listed include Herman Schroeder P M W P A, Griffith M W L, F Closman Foreman, Ragan Overseer, Adams Receiver, Scanlon Financier, Griffith Recorder, Lindberg Guide, Gorham Inside Watch, Breisch Outside Watch, Dr Stewitts and Dr Simons Physicians, Williams Trustee. The lodge reports 52 members, started in 1890 with 22 charter members and steady yearly growth.
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Herman Schroeder
A. Grifith
A. D. Gorham
E. R. Breisch
Stewitts
Simons
J. R. Williams
Nervousness and Digestive Ailments Promoted by Peruna
Letters from Mrs. C. C. Filler and Mrs. Lucie Waldie praise Peruna for relief from nervous dyspepsia and catarrhal indigestion after years of illness and ineffective treatment. The ad urges readers to request Dr. Hartman’s book and a Peruna Almanac for 1898. Also notes upcoming Post meetings and inspection dates with officers elected December 4 and inspection December 18.
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C. C. Filler
South Fourth Street
Columbus
Ohio
Dr. Hartman
Peruna
Lucie Waldie
Owego Lake
Mich
Fashion change through a duchess hand shake observed
An English writer muses on global shifts in manners and notes how fashion spreads from a duchess example. She cites the Duchess of Leinster as a model of grace and contends women can imitate elegant handshakes, reflecting evolving Anglo American social ties.
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Leinster
Bertha
Milady
England
America
Philadelphia Times
Snowfall and social notes from the region
Special Correspondence reports eight to ten inches of snow this week. H. E. Smith vaccinated calves last week. B. Gilbert traveled to Alliance recently. The Literary night was poorly attended due to bad weather. Mrs. McCarty and family moved to Alliance for schooling. Robert Graham bought a fine carriage, unique in the area. Mr. and Mrs. John Hague visited the Smith ranch last Monday.
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H. E. Smith
B. Gilbert
Alliance
Robert Graham
John Hague
Smith Ranch
Peruna Remedy for Malaria Promises Quick Revival
The ad lists symptoms of malaria such as cold sweats fatigue and dizziness and claims Peruna restores appetite builds new blood and brings back strength sleep and good nature. It offers a free book by Dr. Hartman and directs readers to The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Co. in Columbus Ohio.
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Dr. Hartman
Peruna Drug Manufacturing Co
Columbus
Ohio
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Promises Cure for Coughs
An advertisement touts Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a remedy that cures coughs by addressing the cause. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. W. B. Evans of Clearwater Kansas claiming her husband recovered after one bottle. The product is priced at 25 and 50 cents and sold at Scanlan's Drug Store.
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Ballard
W. B. Evans
Clearwater
Kans
Scanlan
Cream Vermifuge marketed as a safe worm remedy
An advertisement touts White's Cream Vermifuge as a purely vegetable remedy that expels worms and restores a child’s vitality. It claims to help children who eat but do not grow, show dark circles, fretfulness, or poor sleep, with guaranteed results. Sold at Scanlan's Drug Store for 25 cents per small bottle.
Backlen's Arsha Salve Sold By Bassett
An advertisement proclaims Backlen's Arsha Salve as the best salve for citis bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions and promises a cure for piles with money back if not satisfied. Price 25 cents per box and sold by W F Bassett.
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W. F. Bassett
Postal savings banks for immigrants urged by Chicago Record
The Chicago Record argues foreign born citizens need safe depositories for small savings. Postal banks would protect Italian and other immigrant workers from unreliable lenders, reduce runs and crime risk, keep money in the country, and aid private bankers by easing demand on shady deposits.
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Banco Italiano
Italy
Funes
Detroit
Chicago
Kickapoo Medicine Company Opens Free Shows at White House Hall
The Kickapoo Indian Medicine Company of New Haven Conn began a series of free entertainments at White House Hall last Thursday. A full house greets nightly shows advertising Kickapoo remedies. Tonight features Prof Dave Lee knife thrower Eddie Collins Dan Naggly Fire Hawk and Jas Biggar. Doors open 7, show at 8. Adult 20 cents, children 10. Front seats reserved for ladies.
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Kickapoo Indian Medicine Company
New Haven
Conn
White House Hall
Dave Lee
Eddie Collins
Dan Naggly
Fire Hawk
Jas. G. Biggar
Growth of Finger Nails and Their Seasonal Growth
The article explains that fingernails grow faster in summer than winter and vary by finger. Middle fingers grow fastest, thumbs slowest, with average growth about one thirty second of an inch per week. Nutrition and health affect growth. right and left hands may differ. a 70 year old could renew nails about 186 times, totaling seven feet nine inches per finger and seventy seven feet six inches across all fingers.
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New York Journal
Union Pacific Plans Minneapolis to Los Angeles Pullman Sleeper
The Union Pacific and connecting lines will run a through Pullman Tourist Sleeper from Minneapolis and St Paul to Los Angeles via Sioux City and Columbus Nebraska. Departure from Minneapolis is Thursday at 7 40 p m and St Paul at 8 15 p m with return from Los Angeles at 2 p m each Thursday. The Sleeper is promoted as the most comfortable and fastest western travel option and space should be reserved early through local agents or E L Lomax Omaha Neb.
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Union Pacific
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Minn
Los Angeles
Cal
Sioux City
Columbus
Neb
Ives
California
E. L. Lomax
Omaha
Grand Island Business Normal College pitch and Dr Kings discovery ad
A historical advertisement urges youths to enroll at Grand Island Business Normal College with easy payment plans and promises success. It also promotes Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption and Dr Kings New Life Pills with guaranteed relief and free trials at W F Bunsett's Drug Store.
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Grand Island Business& Normal College
Wes
A. M. Harris
Grand Island
Nebr
Dr. Kings
Unclaimed Letters at Sidney Post Office 1897 List
Advertised Letter List shows unclaimed letters at Sidney Nebraska for the week ending December 11 1897. Names include Mrs E Schott Joseph N Hawes W G Beach and Chas Callahan P M Readers calling for letters must say advertised.
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Sidney
Nebraska
E. Schott
Joseph N. Hawes
W.G. Beach
Chas, Callahan
P. M
EN Social Circles Card Party Hosts Prize Spread
Friday night a joint card party by Mr. and Mrs. A W Atkins and Mr. and Mrs. Mac Radcliff at Radcliff home featured high five, 15 games, and a repast. Prizes awarded to Mrs Griffith and A D Gorham among others. Guests included numerous local couples and Misses Allen, Shelly, and Grace McIntosh.
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A. W. Atkins
Mac Radcliff
Bassett
Griffith
A. D. Gorham
Miss Allen
H. T. Doran
McIntosh
Gorham
Winkleman
New Composite Cars On The Overland Route
King Solomons notes there is nothing new under the sun yet new composite cars operate daily between Salt Lake City and Chicago via The Overland Limited. The cars, Buffet Smoking and Library, feature modern improvements with writing material and periodicals, with Union Pacific as the western line inaugurating the service. Tickets should read via The Overland Route.
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King Solomons
Chicago
Union Pacific
Northwestern Ling
Salt Lake City
Passes Through Nebraska Colorado Wyoming and Utah Route to Denver
Describes travel via the Union Pacific to major western cities including Denver Cheyenne Salt Lake City San Francisco Portland and Puget Sound Points. Highlights Quick Time Unequaled Service Magnificent Equipment Double Drawing Room Pullman Palace Sleepers Dining Cars Free Reclining Chair Cars and Pullman Tourist Sleepers. Advises contacting E R Breisch Agent Sidney Neb for timetables pamphlets fares and sleeping car details.
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Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Denver
Cheyenne
Salt
Lake City
San Francisco
Portland
Puget Sound
Union Pacific
Pullman
E. R.breisch
Sidney
Neb
Prescription Cure Noted for Stomach and Headache Relief
Worthington editor praises Electric Bitters as a valuable prescription for constipation and sick headache. Annie Stehle of Chicago recovered from poor appetite and fatigue after six bottles, restoring health and strength. Price 50 cents to 1.00, available at W F Bassett's Drug Store.
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Morrison
Worthington
Ind
Sun
Annie Stehle
Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago
W- F. Bassett’s
Five Milking Cows For Sale Near Colton
Five head fresh milch cows offered for sale by M M Herbert. Also two and three year old cattle. Located one mile south of old Colton Vermont.
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Old Colton
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Cc. P. Davis
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E. P. Oscoop
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Backlen
Arsha
Immigrants and Postal Banks
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Kickapoo Medicine Company
Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnn
Judge Hoagland
T. B. Dawson
Union
Facilice
Hale
M. M. Herbert
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