Avenue of smallpox and city race to build plans
Readily readable snippets report on public health and new electric plant projects across Indiana towns. Killed by a traction car and by accidents are noted alongside measles cases and school enrollment gains.
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Indian Springs
Knightstown
Sarah Hiatt
Elwood
Municipal Electric
Cambridge City
Carl S. Ring
Laportes
John Weisner
Borden
John DeWane
Raysville
Pythians
Alexandria
What Do the Children Drink Grain-O Ad
An advertisement promotes Grain-O as a nourishing coffee substitute for children. It claims Grain-O is made from pure grains, tastes like coffee, and costs about one fourth as much. Grocers offer it at 15 and 25 cents.
This Boy Was Shrewd Pony Trade Story
Five year old Tommy loved his pony and dog but favored the pony. A visitor asked for the dog and he refused, offering the pony instead. He hints to his mother that he will trap the visitor by having him take the pony while he keeps the dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hendricks
Borden
Brownsburg
Russell Abbott
Earl R. Sutton
Dayton
Ohio
Washington
Zella A. Nixon
Durbin
George W. Worley
Warsaw
State Board of Education
E. G. Machan
Lagrange
Worley
Kosciusko County
Lars
McKinley
Tookas
Mr .McKinley
Tommy
Maima
Scrub to Thoroughbred Dream in Cattle Caste Tale
In a satirical exchange, Mrs. Austin and a cow debate status and value in a rural caste tale. The Heifer mimics social ranks, lamenting that a scrub only becomes a thoroughbred after death and legal suit against a car company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Journal
Cure for Consumption Credited By Norwich Resident
A letter from Ava Robbins of Maple Street Norwich dated February 17 1900 praises Piso's Cure for Consumption as life saving from an illness three years prior. The message appears in a presale notice context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ava
Maple Street
Norwich
Tesle's Wireless Light Gets A Marvelized Hype
The Cleveland Plain Dealer mocks Tesle's new wireless light as a marvel yet cautions it may prove to be more talk than utility. The quip suggests skepticism about his broader announcements and the device's practicality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tesle
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Rheumatic Cure Offer from Dr Shoop in Racine
An old advertisement promises a six bottle trial of Dr Shoop Rheumatic Cure with express paid and no money due unless cured. It claims a $5 payment if cured and invites readers to write to Racine Wisconsin Box 149 for the trial. The fragment also notes New York city trade and a question about Mrs Austin's dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoop
Racine
Fort Wayne Ticket Deal Extends One-Day Round Trip Price
The Nickel Plate Road announces May 5 excursion tickets will be sold for one fare round trip between any two stations, valid for travel and return on the same day. Contact nearest agent or T. P. A. C A Asterlin in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plate Road
C. A. Asterlin
Fort Wayne
Ind
Buffalo
Claypool
Tates
Mercury dangers and Hall's Catarrh Cure cited
The notice warns against mercury based remedies for catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by FJ Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio, noting internal use and direct action on blood and mucous surfaces. It claims the royal Duchess of Albany was the first royal to ride a bicycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F.J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Royal
the Duchess of Albany
Free sample of Allen's Foot-Ease offered by Olmsted
Advertises a free sample of Allen's Foot-Ease powder to relieve tired damp and aching feet and to ease tight shoes. Claims cure for corns and bunions and notes price of 25 cents in a retail listing. Also mentions Baltimore area size and a Pan-American Exposition travel deal via Nickel Plate Road with travel details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Alles
Olmsted
le Roy
Nickel Plate Road Sunday Outing Ad
Debut offer promotes group outings by rail with prices and contact options. Readers are urged to organize parties of five or more and reach C A Asterlin at Fort Wayne Indiana via wire phone or in person through a local agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plate Road
C.A
Asterlin
T.pla
Fort. Wayne
Ind
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