Shriners Week Parade Sparks Color and Illumination
An eyewitness account from Los Angeles in May 1912 details Shriners Week festivities with dozens ofTemples in parade, electric floats, elaborate bands, and dazzling costumes. Notable floats include San Francisco Exposition 1915 and Honolulu displays, with extensive lighting and motorized setups.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Frances
Shriners
Temple
Phoenix
Ariz
San Francisco
California
Kansas City
Springfield
Winnipeg
Can
Imperial Council
Council
San Diego
The
Tribune
Elks
Charity
Justice
Honolulu
Barker Bros Demonstrations On Ground Floor Windows
A witness describes Barker Bros showing products in ground floor windows including folding beds, vacuum cleaners, mattresses, carpets, rugs, reed craft furniture, and even power machinery. The observer recalls Barker and a manager greeting him as he passed by.
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Barker Bros
Barker
Perry
P. W
Campaign Songs Music in Andrew Johnson Era Domes
Campaign songs target Andrew Johnson as he sought renomination and toured after laying the Douglas monument corner stone in Chicago. The crowd sang anti Johnson lyrics during the circuit swing predicting defeat and promising a political ouster with lines about veto power and leave of absence.
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Andrew Johnson
Chicago
Stephen A. Douglas
Andy
Congress
Republicans Right in Martin
O M Dickey a leading Martin county Republican, says in Washington Thursday that republican prospects are bright and the county ticket will be elected this fall. He cites rising taxes and dissatisfaction with county government as reasons for support, and notes both presidential candidates are good men.
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Martin
O. M. Dickey
Martin County
Washington
Dickey
Old
Washington Herald
Judge Cured by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve in Tennessee
Justice Eli Cherry of Gillis Mills Tennessee suffered a persistent leg sore believed cancer. After trying multiple doctors he used Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and was completely cured. The salve, which treats burns boils ulcers cuts bruises and piles, is sold for 25 cents at Joe K Smock & Son's.
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Eli Cherry
Gillis Mills
Tenn
Buckien
Joe K. Smock & Son’s
A Hill Reunion Marks 59th Wedding Anniversary
Shelburn notes a Hill family gathering in Charleston Illinois for the 59th wedding anniversary of John B Hill and his wife Mary Wright Hill. The couple wed in Terre Haute on May 23 1853. Mary Wright was born December 19 1831 in Vigo county. John Hill was born October 23 1827 in the local township.
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Shelburn
Hill
Charleston
Ill
John B. Hill
Hardy Hill
Indian Runner Ducks and Single Comb Reds for Sale
Eggs priced at 3 1/3 cents each. Poultry listing by E. Coulson of Sullivan Indiana with contact at 41-41 p R. D. 10.
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Ss. E. Coulson
R. D
Sullivan
Ind
Notice of Final Settlement in Wallis Estate
Delilah H Wallis executrix of James H Wallis estate has filed a final account with the Sullivan Circuit Court. The hearing on the final report is set for Friday June 14 1912, the 35th day of the May term. Creditors heirs and legatees must appear to show cause why the report should not be approved. DELILAH WALLIS Execatrix. A G McNABB Attorney. First insertion May 29 1912-31.
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Delilah H. Wallis
James H. Wallis
Sullivan Circuit Court
Delilah Wallis
Sullivan
Indiana
Union
White
Alaska
Frontier Life in the Far West Alaska Series Begins
Max Holmes launches a multi part memoir style series for Union readers recounting frontier Alaska life The opening installment frames Alaska as a distant district with harsh conditions lax morals and strong business opportunities contrasting with settled life Holmes reflects on education currency and roughing it while detailing his early voyage to San Francisco and Rawhide recruitment story with Louis Lefkovitz and a shoe department job.
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Max Holmes
Far West
Alaska
Holmes
Johnson-Bradford Safe Company
Portland
Oregon
North
Vut
District of Columbia
Rome
School of Hard Knocks
Manx Holmes
Rex Beach
Jack London
Sandwich
Hawaiian Islands
San Francisco
Canal Zone
Golden Gate
Bay
Frisco
Oakland
Louis Lefkovitz
Rawhide
Nevada
Harry
Louis
Registered Percheron Stallions and Mammoth Jack Offered
Attention breeders of Sullivan county. Stallions Brazo x No 49 977 and Sans-Gene No 44 970 stand at my Sullivan county barn seven miles northwest of Sullivan on the Sullivan and Fairbanks road and three and one half miles west of Shelburn. Fall season rates listed for insurance of a living colt. Also registered jacks High Roller No 2336 and Mammoth King No 3149 offered with insurance terms.
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Sullivan County
Sullivan
Sullivan and
Fairbanks
Shelburn
Brazox
Sans-Gene
Electric Bitters Cited As Malaria Remedy In Local Ad
In a period ad the maker claims Electric Bitters kill malaria germs from the blood and restore appetite and strength. Testimonial from William Fretwell of Lucama North Carolina says three bottles cured malaria and lasting health. Promoted for stomach liver and kidney complaints. 50 cents at Joe K Smock and Son.
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Wm. Fretwell
Lucama
N. C
Joe K. Smock & Son
Max Holmes Visits Father then Heads to Argos
Max Holmes, son of Postmaster Arthur A. Holmes, visited his father and traveled to Argos on Monday to see his mother before returning to Portland Oregon.
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Max Holmes
Arthur A. Holmes
Argos
Portland
Ore
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Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Princeton University
Gzark
House
Champ Clark
Clark
Missouri
Joseph Folk
A. G. McNabb
Mammoth King
Shields
R. R
Fairbanks Mutual
Paul Poynter
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