Riverdale Social Notes and Local Visits Report
Numerous residents make short trips to Alma Crystal Merrill and St Johns. Visitors include Miss Mamie Conlar, Miss Lixozio Hilger, Lou Brooks, J. Smart, Ed Ferris, and many neighbors. Upcoming events feature a theater performance and a grand excursion poster campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maccabee
Abbie Brown
Ella Tintin
Ypsilanti
A. Blinger
Ed. Ferris
Carson City
Riverdale
Strange frog aboard Iroquois sparks sea tale at Portland
Odd voyage rumor swirls around the American ship Iroquois after a live frog allegedly appears from the clouds mid ocean. Captain Taylor’s reputation for truth lends credibility, while crew members, including Al Botts the pilot and others, recount bizarre events from the ballast to an unlucky cat aboard. The yarn, though fantastical, circulated widely along the waterfront in Portland, Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Portland
al Botts
Drederber
Calcutts
Columbia
Tintertoer
Astoria
Hiurbor
Deimy
Dory
Scott Doliwen
Portland Oregonian
Trade in Grain-O and Patent Remedies Promoted in Aisles
A 1905 village council notes a parade of patent medicine ads in stores selling grains and tonics. Promotions tout Grain-O as a coffee substitute and Dr Caldwell Syrup Pepsin for constipation and indigestion, with claims of travel ease and stomach relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Weidman
Mich
Weiloatas
Dr. Caldwell
Webb
Dr. Caldwells
Af B.S. Webb
Remedies and cures advertised in a 19th century page
A collection of advert claims including Dr. J. H. McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm for liver and kidney ailments, a testimonial on Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy by Henry Steinberger of Allentown, and Grain-O coffee substitute touted as a coffee alternative for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Chanberlain
BR. E. Rotuy
Oliet
Bivins O Rhodon
M. F. Grege
Chamberlin
Bivins & Rhodes
J. H. McLean
Webb
Pennsylvania
Henry Steinberger
Allentown
Lake and Rail to Chicago and Milwaukee
Graham & Morton Transportation Co operates steamer lines from Benton Harbor and St. Joseph to Chicago and Milwaukee with City of Chicago City of Milwaukee City of Louisville and Wools. First class service twice daily to Chicago in June to September and daily otherwise, tri weekly to Milwaukee. Docks at Chicago Wabash Ave and Milwaukee Broadway. For information contact J H Graham president Besrox Bannon mien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Harbor
St. Joseph
Mich
Chicago
Milwaukee
West Michigan
City of
Wabash Ave
Broadway
Indeirones
J. H. Graham
Besrox Bannon
Mien
O, Cotoatay Ten Sold as Cure All by Druggists
A vintage patent medicine claim extolls O Cotoatay as a universal remedy. It promises cleansing for kidneys, liver, and bowels, relief from colds, headaches, fever, constipation, and weakness, with a guarantee of cure by all druggists.
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Lou Brooks
Grand Rapids
Orlando Capius
Sam Evans
Ball-Barnhart- Putnam Growery Co
Newton Eldred
Lieveld
Morley Bros. Saginaw
Alva Bradley
Mattie Worth
Thyarrivk Theatre Co
East Lymm
Sanday Wiht
Nota
Werson
Tanbell Reguulits
Sandy Seubille
Dywitt Kilsworth
Morris Weggrave
Willwell
Musplice
Tone
Alaska
Kiourtyke
Elm Hall
Veron the Gratiot Quanty Briterphen
Emma Tee
Ora Boyd
Pan Albert Morton
Ithaca
Mina Woodard
Crystal
S. Hinks
Mrs. Prod Griffin
Ferris
W. B. Lathrop
Santay
Lewis
Fang Sly
Winchester
Robinson
Stella Gibson Link
Charles Phelps
Alexander Connors
Rarnest
Mies Toesliver
Lioya
Sargedng
Mr. Pirasans
Dana Blok
Ter Silay
Lew
Nedf
Mire Ketella Pingle
Seeok
Assau
Micneax
Mickinwe Eelam
Agente Iil
Geo. DeHaves
G. Pal
Cloud
Cat
Island Lake
Ann Arbor
Anmal
Michigan State
Pingree
State
Allen
Adsiirens
Allen S
Uimeted
le Roy
N.Y. Oon
Clay City
BS Welt
Stregarth
McLewn
Bengt Tentaw
Poperties
Bb & Webb
Jon
J. H. Me
B.S. Webt
Andy Watharti
Allen RB
Olmered
LeRoy, NY
Dom
Aima
Mion
Aine
Abaya
Hresch
Glan
Dean
Pollusky
Brewbaker
Abren
Pres
Basily
Wi Viner
Ison and
P Bowert
Wen Couper
Watasky
Laniert
Inbor
Laubert
Laberon Water Works
Timadon
Hey Thompson
Cheusinund Iinor
Hhotpain Ant
Clark
Wiley Sone
AMD
Louie Stuart
Chas Wood
Moreamid
Eet Courmlsionet
Tulore
Val
Aina
Vals
MENA
Couneil
Eh Beret
Canstrietian
Streit
Laviehdewalke
Wes
Ara
Adena
Lake and
Graham & Morton Transportation Co
Cleveland
Mackinac
Toledo
Cane
Detroit
Detroit & Cleveland Steam Navigation CO
A. A
C.C.C
I. HE
C.C. G
W.L. Douglas
Douglas
EB Pollasky
Hitech
Skuse
Wright House
Jim Allen
Uni Ph Company
Len
Noel Hae
Addrenn Sterling Remedy Co
Cuscago
New York
Luumeon Gee
A. S
Justice of the Peace
Jie| Insurance and Collections
J. L. Miller
J. B., Parker
Alma Meat Market
Gener
GMUBB
Greening Bros
Mosroe
Ely
Mall Iy Bruthers
Warren St
New York City
Mastet
Jackson
Cova
George C. Kouk
Marty Harah
Ottor Gratiot County
Michigan
Ivan
Ord
Gratiot
Mighiran
Thwoa
Lu Anid
Ald Mortgaxe
Bana A. Atowyr, Morteapoo
Perring & Haldwin
Morizngoo
Derry
T. Covert
Mortenges
Pak
Gorth
Tange Lares
Ithium
Gratiat
Michyean
AE Coveney
Covert & Mathews, Atty’s
The
Fidelity Mutual Aid Association
Aenatus
Fidelity Mutual Aid
United States
California
M. Shetterle
Mwam
San Francisco
LM. Perens
Olganing
Clinton
Muse Pub
Petoskey
Marquette
Duluth
Cleveland Steam
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