Measles Epidemic Report Stirs Silver Lake Area
An item notes a near epidemic of measles in Silver Lake and nearby areas. It mentions a Wisconsin visitor at a Washington Dutch supper and cites various unrelated notes from politics to social reform. It also records Dr. Salmon’s claim on eradicating hydrophobia by muzzling dogs and Indiana’s proposed tobacco curfew for minors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Lake
Wisconsin
Washington
M. F Downing
Vesa Minear
Dr.Haworth
W. W. Worley
Ira Keplinger
Claypool
Duke of Vera gua Seeks Telegram Price at World Fair
At the World’s Fair a Duke inquired about sending a telegram to Columbus Ohio. He learned ten words cost 15 cents and the signature would be fresh. He drafted a message of ten words but included all his titles in the signature, making the total 70 words.
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Duke of
Robbed the Grave A Startling Incident Narrated by John Ever
John Ever of Philadelphia recounts a harrowing illness with yellowing skin sunken eyes and constant pain. After three doctors gave up he used Electric Busers the first bottle brought noticeable improvement and after three weeks he was a well man. Only 5¢ guaranteed at Ruger's drag store.
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John Ever
Philadelphia
Ruger
Dr Miles Remedies Trusted for Pain and Nerve Relief
Customer letters praise Dr Miles remedies for liver trouble neuralgia and rheumatic pain. James Evert of Alton Illinois credits Anti Pain Pills with saving their son from inflammatory rheumatism after near death. L B Morris of Helena Montana reports relief from neuralgia and headaches and notes high altitude nervousness. All druggists carry the first bottle with a free book offer from Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
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Dr. Miles
Harry
Mikes
James Evert
Alton
Ils
Miles
L. B. Morris
Helena
Montana
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Easter Week Notes From Warsaw And Surrounding Areas
Local notes from Warsaw and nearby towns report residents like B Deaton Ellis Ingalls Gracie Wilson and E J Kinsey active again after illnesses. Easter brings fashion and meals with a fall collection of ladies hats while John Shultz launches a new butcher wagon and Reuben Gresso plans a restaurant opening.
Affectionate Brother Remains to Care for Invalid Sister
A devoted brother who cared for his invalid sister since their mother's death will see his home closed as she moves to live with him. The funeral took place at his home at 10 o clock Sunday under G. A. R. auspices. Interment was at Mt. Pleasant cemetery with Rev. J. A. Farmer conducting services.
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Mary
Eli
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
J. A. Farmer
Auctioneer and Contractor L T Wilson Services Claypool IN
L T Wilson, auctioneer and sale specialist, offers stock sales and building contracting. Also builder of The James A Wolf Straight Rail fence. Write or telephone for dates. Residence and post office Claypool Indiana.
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L. T. Wilson
James A. Wolf
Claypool
Indiana
Silver Creek Squirbs and Local Sightings
Farmers busy with eta and daily chores. A J Beeber seen on streets Bridsy. G F Riceer plans new fence. Isaac Plats made a trip to Akron. Tarant Landis ill but improving. PT Bucher and Jamiy spent Sunday with his brother A J Arthur. Lemer entered for Illinois Monday and plans to stay briefly.
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PT. Bucher
Jamiy
A. J. Arthur
Lemer
Ilinois
Washington Letter Highlights Irrigation Gains and Trade Growth
Domestic varieties and irrigation results in Utah are discussed along with cost of soil surveys. U S trade figures from 1870 to 1902 show imports rising from 436 million to 903 million and exports from 387 million to 1355 million with a growing favorable balance. Navy interest centers on the Minnesota launch at New London Connecticut, its size and troop transport role. Diplomatic shifts include Dr Holieben’s retirement and pending German ambassador credentials amid embassy friction and Sternburg’s expected arrival.
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Utah
Milton Whitney
Bureau of Statistics
United States
Navy
War Department
Minnesota
New London
Conneticut
Hay
Dr. Holieben
Washington
Baron von Sternburg
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Adverts Cited as Cure All
Public notice asserts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve is the only salve made from pure witch hazel and claims it has cured thousands of pile cases that resisted other treatments. It warns of counterfeits and urges buyers to get the genuine product.
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DeWitt
de Witt
C. Rager
Fragmentary notice hints at subscription expiration date
A partial OCR fragment mentions a subscription expiry and reference to a record or order following a date. The text is unclear but indicates a deadline or renewal point for a subscription. No names or places are readable from the fragment.
Weather Flags for Rural Route Carriers Explained
Rural carriers will carry weather flags on wagons. Signals include flags numbered 1 2 3 4 5 with shapes white square blue square blue and white square black triangle and white center. Combinations indicate fair or cold weather, rain or snow, and temperature changes.
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief for Croup and LaGrippe
The advertisement claims the remedy provides immediate relief for coughs croup and la grippe. It asserts the medicine acts at the source of trouble by drawing out inflammation healing and soothing and curing permanently by enabling lungs to supply oxygen to blood and tissues.
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C Jrager
Sunday Excursion Rates Declared by Nickel Plate Railroad
Nickel Plate Railroad announces Sunday excursion tickets at a single round trip fare for all trains leaving stations at or after noon on Saturdays. No rate below 25 cents. Children five to twelve pay half the adult fare. under five travel free.
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Cleveland
Erie
New_York
Boston
Chicago
B. F. Horner
Nickel Plate Railroad Company
Severe Attack Of Grip Cured By One Bottle Remedy
Frank W Pers editor of the Enon enterprise reports curing a second grip attack with Chamberlain's Remedy. A teaspoonful eased coughing spells quickly and allowed sleep with less pain. He claims the second attack was shorter and milder after using the remedy. For sale by C Rager.
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Frank W Pers
Shori-suce
N.Y
Gripd
C Rager
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Chas
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DR. Fenner
Fenner
J.l.still & CO
Woodland
Selid
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Colonial Co
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Madison: Electric Co
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St. Louis
Mack Aine
Lady Agentsa
McCall
BAZAR
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West 14Th St
New York
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Warsaw
Ellis" Ingalls
Gracie Wilson
E. J. Kinsey
A. B. Ervin
John Shultz
John Kerlin
Elmer
A. B. Sprigg
Minerva Callison
Reuben Gresso
William Snyder
Will Wymer
Black
G. A. Brush and
Grandma Worley
George Rose
Nettie Worley
T. W. Kinsey
Ira Dick
North Dakota
Hippensteen
Valparaino
Hersberger
Oscar Snyder
Near Daytor
Ohio
L. C. Beigh
Abs
Near Silver Lake
Jim
Fannie Shipley
F. M. Shipley
Dan Parkor
Dan
A. D Taylor
J. M. Bloomer
Goshen
Daniel Thompson
Ollypool
Mra
Lydia Foust
Dayton
Ira Kepling
Gailors Shicago
Dickey & Sons
F. M. Downing
Grand Central
Travis
Valparaiso
Wanatah
Knox
Hibbard
Gessel
Gieretand
Affal & Ae
Silver Creek
A A. J. Beeber
G. F. Riceer
Isaac Plats
Akron
Tarant Landis
B.m. Tai
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