Florida land boom draws northern settlers to Burbank Ocala Colony
A fiery feature extols the Burbank Ocala Colony in Marion County Florida as a magnet for northern families. It highlights rapid land sales led by Charles H Sieg, three new town sites, rising farm values, and the promise of guaranteed refunds with interest if buyers are unsatisfied. It promotes $25 per acre terms with 50 cent down and 50 cent monthly payments and urges readers to request the promotional book Ten Acres and Freedom.
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America
Burbank-Ocala
Orien County
Florida
Far West
Charlies H. Sieg
Charles H. Sieg
St. Johns Park
Byers
Greg
Jacksonville Heights
Hils Greatest
Ocala
Sieg
Burbbank
Ocklawaha
Euna
Palatka
Silver Springs
North American
Butbark-Ocala Colony
New England
Rockies
California
Canada
Burbank
Ocala Colony
Chas H. Sieg
Burbank-Ocala Colony
Marion County
Tampa
New South Farm & Home Company
Chas. H. Sieg
Florida free book coupon prompts response from reader
An reader from Marion County requests the book Ten Acres and Freedom after seeing a paper notice about a Florida farms project. The note disputes military service and asks that the literature be read thoroughly.
Sightseeing with Reservations at Grand Central
A couple exits Grand Central draw reactions as onlookers recall Uncle Josh jokes. The man carries a carpet bag and bulging umbrella while the woman speaks with a firm warning tone, hinting at unseen sights in New York.
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Grand Central Station
Uncle Josh
New York
Marta
Lippincott
Pushing the Goode and Tide at St Pauls Cathedral
In a hotel lobby a group of drummers argued over who pushed more goods. A quiet drummer bet the house that his firm had equal or more push. He won, naming baby carriages as his line. The note ends with a reflection on life’s tide and character.
Bribery Probe Shapes Albany Political Struggle
Governor Hughes and leaders weigh how to handle the widening bribery scandal touching Senator Allds and the Albany legislature. Dems push for a broader inquiry as Chanler introduces a measure to widen investigation while Republicans resist immediate action. The scene is tense as rumors grow and party unity strains under pressure.
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Albany
Senate
Allds
Hughes
Conger
Syiew
Wadsworth
Brackett
Republican Party
Lewis Stuyvesant Chanter
Leutenant
Dutchess
Chanter
Merritt
Chanler
Chapled
Town Votes to Remain Dry in Hudson Ohio
Hudson voters approve the dry option by 162 to 97 after a heated campaign. James W. Ellsworth, a Hudson native and New York resident, offered to fund a waterworks plant electric light sewage system and village improvements if the town stays dry for fifty years.
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Hudson, O
James W. Ellsworth
Hudson
New York
Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Hermann Conspiracy Case
The jury in the Binger Hermann case could not agree after deliberations. Reported as eleven to one for conviction, the panel concluded without a verdict on the conspiracy to defraud the United States of a portion of the public domain.
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Portland
Ore
Binger Hermann
General Land Office
Oregon
United States
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound praised in letters
A stream of testimonials from women including Mrs Augste VepPermann of De Forest and Mrs Pryroux of New Orleans applauds Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for feminine ailments. The notices claim relief from backache weakness and similar troubles with continued endorsements of Mrs Pinkham's advice.
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de Forest
Wis
Jim Em
Auguste “Vespermann
New Orleans
Lydia E. Pinklham
Lydia Pinkham
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Big Florida
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Chicago
Ture Thburoughty
Agt
Thames
St. Paul's Cathedral
J. Douglas Adam
Lydia E. Pinkham
Doevtag
Akos
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