Rural Route Mail Holiday and Local Rumors
Rural mail routes No 1 and No 2 will observe a holiday Monday July 4. Rumor says Big Four shops may relocate from Wabash to Anderson. Postal cards with United States of America phrase become nonmailable after July 1 1904. Circus train in three sections passed through town en route from Goshen to Wabash. Manzila editor arrives in St Louis to publish a 100 page account of 75000 Philippine exhibits in 250000 copies. A bachelor dines alone with five plates for imaginary family.
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Barnum & Bailey Circus
Goshen
Wabash
Manzila
St. Louis
Philippine Islands
Man condemns press freedom in heated quote
A man criticizes the press for sensational coverage saying editors should be jailed and their machinery broken. He laments that even domestic violence would be pictured by sensational sheets, calling for an end to the outrage and for stricter controls.
World’s Fair Visits Cheaper Than Rail Fare In Any Year
A 1904 notice claims that travelers within 300 miles of St. Louis can visit the exposition for three days for less than the usual rail fare. It details a round trip Chicago to St. Louis fare of $7.50, plus modest daily costs, totaling $15 for three days, and notes longer stays cost less than typical daily travel.
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St. Louis
Chicago
Washington University
How Hickerson Celebrated
In a village Fourth of July tale Samuel Hickerson wins grand marshal honors and battles with a red colonial uniform. His wife mocks the misfit outfit as American pride clashes with British iconography until a mistaken disguise comes to a head during the Independence Day march.
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Herkimer
Cornwallis
Hickerson
Burgoyne
Spicertown
Samuel Hickerson
Washington
Samuel
Mrs. Hickerson
Mary
King George
The Others Picnic Plans With Surgeon Guest
A Fourth of July picnic tale notes Mrs Kersmith forgot a luncheon basket and Mr Kersmith has hired a surgeon who will join the gathering at the grounds.
Isenberger and Fleming Promote Jack at Fair Grounds
Isenberger and Fleming announce their jack named BIG JIM available for viewing at the Fair Grounds. For more information contact Isenberger and Fleming in North Manchester.
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Isenberger & Fleming
Big Jim
North
Manchester
Corner Drug Store Closure Notice by Charles Rager
All persons owing accounts at the Corner Drug Store are requested to call and settle within the next thirty days. Having sold the store, I desire to close up my book accounts. CHARLES RAGER.
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Charles Rager
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promoted at Corner Drug Store
An out of the way family faces accidents and seeks Bucklen's Arnica Salve to treat burns cuts and wounds. The ad claims it is the best on earth and lists a 5 cent price at Corner Drug Store.
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Bucklen
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G. A. Brush
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