Let the people rule and the bull moose bosses
In a critical editorial voice the piece attacks the bull moose movement for allegedly betraying the popular will in New Hampshire and Oregon. It condemns bipartisan vote buying and questions reform claims while urging local merchants to leverage the parcels post and strengthen ties with customers to beat mail order rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bull Moose
Great Party of Perkins and Progress
William Jennings Bryan
Bull Moose Party
Oregon
United States
General Assembly
People
Jonathan Bourne
Kinathy
New Tlampshire
New Hampshire
Muneie Press
Washingon Herald
Parcels Post discussed as federal government experiment
The article reflects on the parcels post as a federal government venture, its economic impact, and the need for a thorough trial before abandoning the experiment. It notes readers’ skepticism but asserts the program’s persistence until a complete test period is completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Omer
Hints for Housekeepers Promote Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is recommended for quick cold relief with no opiates. It soothes inflamed air passages, stops coughing, and may save a doctor's bill. Yellow package sold by Joe K. Smock & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Joe K. Smock & Son
Paxton M E church hosts protracted meeting as area notices multi
Aug Carty completes new dwelling. James Morin convalesces as Chan cey returns home near Graysville. Rev Samuel Reed of Carlisle leads Paxton meeting with Rev Malone of Paxton assisting. George Wilson plans Texas winter stay. Alonzo Carrico weds Miss Gertie Brodie in Sullivan December 26. Sullivan visits by Fifer Miller Spencer Creager etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Creager
Jefferson Township
James Morin
Chancey
Graysville
M .E
Paxton
Samuel Reed
Carlisle
Malone
George T. Wilson
Sullivan
Mr. Wilson
Texas
Alonzo Carrico
Gertie Brodie
John Fifer
Jake Miller
Clarence Spencer
Ben Brown
Dave Graham
John Driver
G. J. Spencer
Voorhies Creager
John Lund
Lex Creager
Dan Clark
Allen's Foot-Ease Advertisement Claims Shoe Comfort
An 1831 advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease as a remedy for tight patent leather and new shoes. It promises that many can wear shoes a size smaller after use and offers a free sample, with sales through outlets nationwide. The sender is Allen S. Olmstead of Le Roy, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen “S. Olmstead, le Roy, N. Y. 1831
Adversity Shapes Character Says Maryatt Quote
A Maryatt quotation argues that smooth seas do not make a skilled mariner and prosperity does not ensure usefulness. Storms test minds and forge invention prudence skill and fortitude in the voyager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryatt
Fragmented prompt about choices and control
The text presents a garbled reflection on autonomy and preference, with disjoint phrases about having one’s way and endings. It reads like a corrupted excerpt on willpower and decision making without clear subjects or events.
Fragmented OCR Note About Finance Figures and Names
A garbled OCR fragment mentions inside information and finance figures with phrases about someone losing their mind. It includes broken references to "YT" and "CapeLL" or similar names, suggesting a stray note rather than a complete article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fluffy Finance
Allerssi
Capell Accon
Fragmentary OCR Items Prompting Local Context
Jagged text fragments describe wants needs and person items but lack clear events or identities. Readers see scattered phrases about interpretation and push. The piece resembles a rough note rather than a full article, offering little chain of facts for a solid summary.
China Opening to Foreign Trade
China announces a broad shift to allow foreign trade with numerous ports and treaties. The policy expands access for international firms, signaling a restructuring of customs rules and market entry pathways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Brutal Provost Cunningham Starved Prisoners in New York
An 18th century letter describes the brutal treatment of Revolutionary prisoners in New York and Philadelphia under William Cunningham. It cites overcrowded jails and the infamous prison ship Jersey, detailing starvation, disease, and executions. Cunningham was executed in 1791 for war-time crimes and profiteering from prisoner rations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cunningham
Cunningham
Dublin
New York
Philadelphia
City Hall
King’s
Columbia) College
New Gaol
Jersey
Brooklyn
Hall of Records
Pintard
Cunningham’s
Local Bloomington Notes Highlight Quirky Happenings
In Bloomington Star readers hear of Squire Hawkins killing hogs and sending a backbone to Rev Perkins. Church life, husking bees, chess ventures, surprising song interactions, and odd local travels fill the column with humorous vignettes from Ed Bascombe to Jerusha Long and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Hawkins
Perkins
Mr. Heps'dan
Ed Bledsoe
Jim Slivers
Zeke Billings
Indianapolis
Salina Baker
Hansford
Ed Bascombe
Squire Hartsock
Schooner
Brown County
Gosport
Bill Blithers
Jerusha Long
Bill Higgins
Martinsville
Bill
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Reward for Cured Cases
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that the firm will pay $100 for every catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice, dated December 6, 1886, to be sworn before A. W. Gueason Notary Public, Toledo Ohio, notes the remedy is taken internally and claims to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gueason
WJ. Cheney & Co
Ohio
Public Sale Draws Crowds Near Scott City
The New Year opens with wintry weather as the public sale of John Lewis west of town draws a large crowd Monday. Lewis and his family consider moving to Mena Arkansas. John Douglass with wife and daughter visited Charley Woodsmall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott City
John Lewis
Lewis
Mena Arkansas
John Douglass
Charley Woodsmall
Kidney Pills Claim Kidney Relief In Noblesville Ad
W R Fox of Noblesville says Foley Kidney Pills cured months of kidney trouble after trying other remedies. He reports family members used them with similar results and notes the product is sold by Joe K Smock at 195 Washington St Noblesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Fox
Washington St
Noblesville
Ind
Joe K. Smock
Community Notes From Sky Light Area
Mr and Mrs Wm McKinley and Mrs The Giles of Sullivan visited Mr and Mrs Harry Giles on Wednesday. Miss Cecil Rooksberry dined with Miss Golden Woodard. Wm Murdock remains unwell. Miss May McMahan stayed with her sister Mrs Gertie Miller last week. Miss Golda Woodard is listed sick. Mrs Josie Works of Illinois spent last week with Alice Goodwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. McKinley
the Giles of
Sullivan
Harry Giles
Cecil Rooksberry
Miss Golden Woodard
Wm. Murdock
May McMahan
Gertie Miller
Golda Woodard
Josie Works
Illinois
Alice Goodwin
Cut the High Cost of Living Promises Cough Cure Tale
Winnebago Nebraska resident W. H. Chapman shares how his family saved on medical bills by using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for his two children’s severe coughs. He claims the 25 cent bottle cured them without opiates and notes it was sold by Joe K. Smock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Chapman
Winnebago
Neb
Foley
Joe K. Smock & Son
Power of Kindness and its lasting impact
A reflective piece extols kindness as a powerful force, noting that those most considerate achieve the greatest life results. Critics may label sentimentality, but true sympathy earns lasting respect and demonstrates the genius of human feeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Parker
Fragmented Textual Note on Industrial Dates and Names
A garbled OCR fragment mentions dates and entities related to a commercial or world trade context. The readable bits reference Neon and Shoat kiN Hore with unclear associations. No coherent event or outcome is ascertainable from the fragment.
Unclear Convictions Cited in Detroit Free Press Note
A fragment mentions a man lacking courage of his convictions and preferring not to bet money, with reference to Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Free Press
Ats
Advertised Letters in Sullivan Indiana Post Office 1913
Unclaimed letters listed January 11 1913 include ladies Miss Lillian Davis Mrs Etta Harrington Miss Mary Hirris Miss Jessie Lammie Mrs John Nesbit Mrs Emma Watson and gents Edward Ackers Harry Baldredge Willie Burton Conaway Wm Bilis Marion Gastineau Wm Mayfield Roulph Mensir T W Osborn Prout and others. Call for letters by two weeks noting advertised and one cent due per letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan, Ind
Davis
Lillian Harrington
Etta Hirris
Mary Johnson
Jessie Lammie
John Nesbit
Emma
Escaped Sufferer Praises Kidney Pills For Relief
A damaged notice claims W. Pp. Brogies escaped years of kidney and bladder trouble after using Kidney Pills. It touts relief that pills provide for similar symptoms and urges readers to order from Joe IKK. Spieek & Ron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brogies
Joe Ikk
Spieek & Ron
Notice of Proposed Sale in Bankruptcy Proceedings
In the District Court of Indiana the trustee for Theo. B. Shaffer bankrupt reports an order to sell estate assets at public auction on January 15, 1913 at 2 pm in Sullivan Indiana. Sale includes groceries stock store fixtures gas light plant electric coffee mill iron safe two delivery wagons harness parts autome terie and other equipment with details and attorney names listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the United States For
District of Indiana
Theo. B. Shaffer
Sullivan
Sullivan County
Indiana
Adie Crasiee
Fobo Se
Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children
An advertisement touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders as a pleasant remedy for worm infestations and digestive issues in children. It claims the powder regu lates bowels and is trusted by mothers for 22 years, offered at 25 cents with free samples, from Olmstead in Le Roy, New York.
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Sullivan Union
D. Chaney
R. P. White Publishers
the Parcels Post
MT. Calvary
Aug Carty
Chicago
Milian “al Via Ey
Pagiah
Morrigon
Blackguards
By Albert Payson
Terhune
the Press Publishing Co
New York World
New
United Sales Co
Lew Watson
Watson
Panama
Krug ’S Store
Bloomington
Alec Eldridge
Chas. Cutsinger
West
Newton Starkey
Sherburn
Thurman McDonald
Farmersburg
Geo. McCammon
Shelburn
Will Thomas
the Narrows
Katy Scott
Ellsworth
Frate Liston
Our City
Tom Slader
Fairbanks
Jas. McDonald
Son Forrest
John .Ing
Terre Haute
Ethel Moore
Benson Chapel
Claude Osburn
E. A. Billman
Fiygaaias
Ana Fie
Montana
Washington
Great Northern Railway
North West
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Leedy
St. Paul, Minn
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