Kreuse Headache Capsules and New Life Pills Advertised
Albert Heller of Omaha reports Kreuse's Headache Capsules helped headaches after trying many remedies. Price 25 cents sold by E. E. Muebler. Le Quinn of Cavendish, Vermont says Dr King s New Life Pills cured chronic constipation after a house invasion therapy. They are guaranteed to cure and cost 25 cents at Joe K Smock s Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Heller
Farmpan St
Omahba
Esys
E. E. Muebler
le Quinn
Cavendish
Dr. King
Joe K. Smock
Rural Snips and Short Notes From A Local Paper
A compilation of brief, offbeat lines includes farmers chatting about Perry's, a physician with a new manicure kit, a man named Lackey who drew something, and a deer attack on a Washington man. Other items touch on free silver, Secretary Root, an umbrella mend er, and political quips about New York Democrats and coal.
Overheard In The Barber Shop Jokes and Banter
A barber shop conversation features quick quips about states of the union miscounted, wedding status, upholstery jokes, staged netting for audience safety, vacation misdirections, and a boast about breaking iron with one hand.
Two Lawyers Stage Practical Joke Ending in Bar Fight
A humorous stunt by two lawyers using a dummy to mock a hard of hearing saloon keeper backfires. The dummy goes unpaid for drinks prompting a confrontation and a violent reaction from the bartender who threatens to break the dummy’s head with a billiard cue. The prank escalates as the lawyers feign shock at a misread cue for violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Blue
Passenger Misleads Conductor With Lost Ticket Tale
A Southern Indian passenger travels to Ferre Haute and dozes as the conductor checks tickets. After awakening, the man claims to have lost his ticket. He continues searching and finally presents a ticket for first class to Linton, believing that to be his destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathe Union
Ferre Haute
Linton
Upset by Cure J F Hughes Defies Death Prediction
J F Hughes, once predicted to die within six months from a running lung abscess, survived three years of illness in Du Pont Georgia. Hearing of Dr King s New Discovery for consumption he tried it and was cured, overturning everyone s expectations. It is advertised as guaranteed for throat and lung trouble by Joe K Smock. Price 50 cents and one dollar. Trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Hughes
du Pont
Dr.King
Joe K. Smock
Northwest Farmers, Railroads Survive Drought's Toll
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway’s annual report shows a drought battered Northwest but rail traffic held strong. Gross earnings reached 45.6 million, up 3.24 million from last year, while agricultural tonnage fell yet passenger earnings rose 19.55 percent as travel benefited from broader prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Great Northwest
Northwest
Wall Street
LaSalle
Northwestern Railroad
Pamed
St.j Paul
Richard Bailey Moves County Surveyor Office
County Surveyor Richard Bailey relocates his office from the Crowder building to the Briggs office building just south of the post office. The note is dated October 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Bailey
Crowder
Briggs
Excursion and Sunday Ticket Rates Across Regions 1902
Indianapolis rates for the Merchants Festival and Horse Show set at four dollars round trip with sale Oct 13–18 and return by Oct 20. Three dollar rounds for Oct 14 16 17 good on sale day or following day. Sunday excursions from May 4 through Oct 26 at one fare round trip. Home seekers at one fare plus two dollars, sale dates Jun 17 Jul 1 15 Aug 5 19 Sept 2 16 Oct 7 21 with 21 day return limit. Territory includes many US states and Canadian regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Terre Haute
Evansville
Alabama
Arizana
Arkansas
Canadian Northwest
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisana
Montana
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
New Mexico
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ontario
South Carolina
Saskatchewan
South Dakota
Tennessee
Utah
Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Indian Territory
Texas
Oklahoma
Terre Haute Free Street Fair Promises Record Attractions
The Terre Haute Street Fair and Carnival Association announces its annual free street fair October 13 to 18 with greater attractions, richer livestock and agricultural premiums, and spectacular decorations and illuminations likened to a miniature world’s fair. Nearly a half million visitors last year expected to return, with reduced railroad rates for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
West
Silver Chaney Promotes High Money Deal at South Side Office
The message proclaims 414 percent money with a sales pitch from Silver Chaney and invites readers to visit the South Side of the Square office for details. It emphasizes leadership and immediate action.
Terre Haute Free Street Fair Promises Bigger Year Attractions
The fifth annual Terre Haute Free Street Fair runs October 13 to 18 with livestock displays larger and premiums higher. Over five thousand dollars will be spent on electrical displays and oriental arches. Featured acts include the Bickett aerialists Mile and Hilda the contortionist and fire dancer Sorcha, plus many others. Fifteen bands perform all week and rail fares are greatly reduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle States
Terre Haute
Bickett
Herr Granadi
Mdile
Fedora
Mile
Hilda
Millie Christine
Sorcha
Confessions of a Priest Promotes Electric Bitters Cure
Rev. John S. Cox of Wake Arkansas says he suffered yellow jaundice for 12 years and found relief after using Electric Bitters. The advertisement claims the medicine cures liver and kidney trouble stomach disorder and general debility and is guaranteed by Joe K Smock at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Cox
Wake, Ark
Joe K. Smock
Train schedule note on limited stop times and Sunday service
The timetable lists Nos 1 and 2 as daily except Sunday. It states that trains do not stop where times are not provided.
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Crowder Milling Co
Sullivan County
Hudson Bicycle
J. P. Stratton & Son
Harness and Bicycle Men
Heller
Perry’s
Washington
Co. Bryan
Root
Carlisle
New York
United States
Democratic Party
Brother Moss
United State
Jim
Shad
Doug
Esuditorium
Charley
Ned
Spirit Land
Klaud
The
America
Silver Chaney
J Whone & CO
McCammon
Sullivan Ind
Ar ‘Ly
Princeton
Vincennes
Oaktown
Ween Carlisle
Farmersburg
Brees Danville Jc
Ewe
Fee
Danville
Sete Lv
Shelburn
Sullivan
Paxton Aeee
Eee Carlisle Eesee
O. S-W. RY
Ly Vincennes
North Vernon
Cincinnati
Columbus
Pittsburg
Baty Parkersburg
Baltimore
Philadelphia
West Bound
Springfield
Lewis
St Louis
W. P. Townsend
McCarty
Gen
ICA Akes
Mads
Standard Oil CO
Edmonson County
Louisville
C. L. Stone
Gen'l Peas
Louisville& Nashville
R.R
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