Exchanges items from many papers and odd anecdotes
A collection notes postal traffic, a typo causing subscriptions loss, local movers seeking a home, Bubonic Plague fears in San Francisco, a marriage license in Chicago for Mrs. Danmire and Enoch Allen, mistaken forty-dollar bills in Salina, and a joke about Congress adding two winter months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette
Chicago
Anna Danmire
Enoch Allen
Danmire
Charles J. Guiteau
Jacms A. Garfield
Endh Allen
History of Clay Township Highlights Early Settlers
The history notes Samuel Bishop the first settler from Ohio in 1836 and Geo Luke as the first permanent settler. It mentions the first white child Geo Luke junior, the first female child Mrs Sarah Jamison, and the 1838 election at Isaac Minear’s home. It covers the first school in 1830s, early religious meeting, the Claypool post office from 1846 to 1872, and Beigh’s tenure as postmaster. It reflects on mail service evolution to six daily trains and rural routes. It closes with obituary notes and church references to Mrs Metzger’s death after long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Township
Banner Township
Samuel Bishop
Ohio
Geo. Luke
George Luke
Boundry
Sarah Jamison
Isaac Minear
Popham
Mount Pleasant
Joshua Caldwell
Claypool
Reuben Beigh
A. J. Whittenberger
Nes
Jseph Siletazger
Alrey
Samuel Leckrone
German Baptist Church
Dunkard
Metzger
Laxative Bromo Quinine Remedy Claims Quick Cold Cure
An advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets as a genuine remedy that cures a cold in one day. The slogan highlights a signature on every box as proof of authenticity.
Advice on child upbringing from Lady Cavendish at Newcastle congress
At a Newcastle on Tyne church congress a mother’s meeting heard Lady Frederick Cavendish share she has no children but many nieces and nephews. She urged early discipline and warned against indulging children simply because they cry, criticizing overindulgence as a poor rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle-on-Tyne
England
Frederick Cavendish
Raising children with steady habits over time
The writer argues that discipline should ease as a child grows. Start with strict training of good habits, then gradually relax as years pass. Once solid habits are formed the child can find its own footing and independence.
Cure a Cold in One Day Promotion
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quine Tablets claimed to cure a cold in one day. The offer guarantees a refund if it fails and notes E. W. Grove's signature on each box with a price of 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Kansas City baker sues over bread kneading rumor
A Kansas City baker seeks 2000 damages from a woman who spread a report accusing him of kneading bread with his feet. The defendant plans to offer as evidence a loaf imprinted with footprints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Rerorrer Promotes Its Home News and Sample Copy Offer
The notice extols the Rerorrer as the best local newspaper for reliable home news and invites readers to support the paper. It urges current readers to spread word to neighbors without a subscription and to request a sample copy, promising an award for new patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rerorrer
Neck of the Woods
One Minute Cough Cure Brings Quick Relief for Croup
A testimonial claims One Minute Cough Cure provides immediate relief for a child in agony from croup. It asserts the product quickly cures coughs colds and throat and lung troubles and is attributed to E A Scoles.
Population of all U S cities 25000 plus 1900 census booklet
The Census of 1900 booklet lists populations of all U S cities 25 000 and over. It is issued by the Passenger department of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway and may be obtained by sending a two cent stamp and address to the General Passenger Agent in Chicago Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Chicago
Light of the World Book Promises Rich Christian Home Appeal
An advertisement touts The Light of the World art book with nearly 100 full page engravings, biographies, and a child’s department. It promotes earnings for Christian agents across the U S, listing Mrs Waste in Massachusetts and Mrs Sackett in New York with sales totals and territory management opportunities. Contrasting items include a coughing remedy and handmade carriages from Conrad & Son in Warsaw Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Christ
British-American Co
Corcoran Building
U. S. Treasury
Washington, D. C
Medicated balm claims cure for bronchitis in wife
Mr. W. E. Reusch of Lake City Michigan reports his wife suffered a severe bronchitis attack with coughing up blood. He says immediate use of Dr J H McLean's Tar Wine Lung Balm cured her completely after one 50 cent bottle. For sale by A B Ervin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.E. Reusch
Lake City
Mich
J. H. McLean
A. B. Ervin
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Calis
South
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Warsaw
Ind
Als Amu
Albert E.bulson, Jr
W. Wayne Street
FF. Wayne
van Buren Street Union
Travis Daily
Valparaiso
Wanatah
Knox - Hibbard
Argos
Whittey
Wayne
Cleveland
Buffalo
New York
Boston
Knox
Aeceve
Poalm
Erie
Nickel Plaza
Horner
Steve's
C. A. Asterin
T.P. A
Wayny
Baltimore
RM. Fi. cGlennen
Mazel Building
Cincinnati
St. Louis Railway Co
Michigan
Mailand Express
Mailend Express
Eaee
J. M. Ploomer
Pete Clemmer
Sidney
North Manchester Journal
Clemmer
Jackson Township
San Francisco
Jie
Salina
Kansas
Arkansas
Congress
History of
Eul Gor
Conrad & Son
Art
Mendel Brothers
Leatana
la Porte
Mendel Bros
Burket
Mott’s
DR. Mott’s Chemical Coo
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