Republican State Convention Called in Detroit Armory
The Republican State Convention for Michigan is set for Wednesday August 5 at 1 oclock in the forenoon in Detroit's Armory. Delegates from each county will elect nominees for governor and other state offices and choose district delegates for the statewide gathering.
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Ram Bereouimas
Miominam
Ewok
Hepblican Party
Civinwares
Dribraty
Solent
Arnisiniil
SUNY
Ceneral
Local Household Goods For Sale Notice
One creamer, one show case, one set of white dishes offered for sale. The ad states the room and date not specified and invites inquiries at Wanner Hovsn.
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Wanner Hovsn
Colwell's Egyptian Pile Cure Promise and Personal Guarantee
An advertisement-style fragment touts Colwell's Egyptian Pile Cure with a guarantee and promise of satisfaction or a refund. It mentions Typhoid fever aftermath and a testimonial from a Coldwater Michigan resident, plus other medical claim lines and personal endorsements.
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Colwell
Citas
Rioapes
The Button On His Breast From Civil War Days
An Ohio State Journal poem honors an aged veteran, whose pin bears Round Tops and Shiloh, Gettysburg, Chickamauga. It salutes his steadfast service to the Union and vows lifelong comradeship until all who wore the blue lie beneath the ground.
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Shiloh
Ohio State Journal
Big Railway Terminal Plans For New York Station
Plans for a vast Pennsylvania railroad terminal in New York City, described by the New York Herald, feature a pink Milford granite exterior, a central Seventeen Avenue entrance, a grand 220 by 110 by 150 foot general waiting room, extensive arcade shops, restaurants, baggage facilities, and a track level beneath streets with sixteen miles of tracks covering twenty two acres, designed for high through traffic and electric train movement toward Long Island City yards. The design emphasizes a low stepped mass relative to nearby skyscrapers, a large concourse, and multiple street entrances feeding a comprehensive transit complex.
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Pennsylvania Raiload
New York City
Anys
New York Herald
Boston Public Library
University Club
New York
Pittsburg
Chamber of Commerce
Cincinnai
Seyvouth Avenue
Thirty-second Street
Alth Eutras
Landroome
Suton
Uoter
Thirtyfirst
Seventh
Eighth Avenues
Tooln Walting Room
Walting Room
Frankfort
Dresden
Germany
Thirty-first
Thirty-third Streets
Eighth Avenue
Hudson
Tenth Avenue
Ninth Avenue
Thirty Third Street
East River
Long Island City Yards
Cny
Longsland City
A Vicious Lambita and a Soldier's Defense of a Lamb
A Veloran officer recalls a dubious lamb theft. A sentry claims a lamb bit him and he killed it in self defense. The tale moves through a wartime anecdote about General Joe Wheeler and the private’s gift for swearing.
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Joe Wheeler
L Southermer
Wheeler
War relic tied to Hemlock Creek battle trunk
A visitor asks about a hollow tree trunk in the hall. Tnele Barabbas Briggs confirms the trunk is a war relic from her occupation of the tree during the Hemlock Creek battle.
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Tnele Barabbas Briggs
Hemlock Creek
Lon Angeles Times
Friscos Fire Heroes Describe Harrowing Earthquake Fight
San Francisco fire captain Stephen Ruswell writes to sister Katherine Russell of San Jose about a fifty two hour blaze during the earthquake and fire. He recalls rescues under heat and smoke, doctors injecting strychnine, and citizens aiding engines and horses amid destroyed gear and perilous conditions.
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Katherine Russell
San Jose
Stephen Ruswell
San Francisco
Eith Ten
Velock
Mlecht
Ban Pran Eisen
Carnegie Medal Heroine Sucked Poison From Rattlesnake Bite
Miss Ernst of Philadelphia saved her companion Marry Schoenhut’s life during a snakebite at Porter's Lake by cutting the arm, sucking out venom, and giving whisky. The Carnegie Medal was formally awarded in Pittsburgh as doctors praised her brave act and rapid action.
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Secklow Hattler
Lucy
Ernst
Philadelphia
Ste
C. Bchoenhof
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Pittsburg
Carneste Commission
Missy Ernst
Porter's Lake
Schoenhut
Tie
Mr. Schoenlut
Mr. Schoenhut
Albert Schoentut
Philadelpha
Miss Ernst
Bernard Ernst
Soap Mountain in Nebraska Report Echoes Local Folklore
A ranch near Belden Nebraska reports a soap-like mineral mound described as a white sand that mixes with powder rocks to form a wash and polish product. Local residents reportedly use and plan to market the soap as a ready made washing powder. A separate note from Johnstown Pa recalls dried cherries from fifty two years ago now used in durable plows, reflecting housewives work preserving fruit.
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Nebraska
Mitchell
Belden
Neb
Kansas City
Samuel Kauffman
Johnstown
Johnstown Tribune
Notable NY Doctor Flaunts Diamond Pins on Drawers
A famous New York physician endorses his gold safety pins attached to drawers described as secured with diamond-set pins costing 300 dollars each. He uses four pins and would not wear a garter for a million dollars, calling the circular a hindrance to ample creviation.
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New York
Pere Marquette Excursions Headline Product Teaser
A fragment offers a promotional note for DeWitt's Little Pills advertised as a safeguard against headache constipation and liver troubles. The copy mentions keeping a vial handy and taking a dose at bell time. Rosters and details are incomplete.
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Chas
Rhodes
Wabash Excursion to Boston Offered With Multiple Routes
The Wabash announces an excursion to Boston from May 1 to June with options via Niagara Falls direct line via Montreal or via New York at one fare plus 81.00 for the round trip. Extended return until July 15. Write for printed matter and full details Agent Tristram Ager Gon, Pass Agent, 7 Adams St, Chicago.
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Wabash
Boston
Niagara Falls
Montreal
New York
PH. Tristram
Ager Gon
Adama St
Chicago
Palses
Mountain of Gold Cures Sore After 23 Years at Lucia Wilke’s
A 25¢ Buckinn's Arnica Salve allegedly cured a running sore on Mrs. Lucia Wilke of Caroline Wisconsin after 23 years of torture. The ad claims the product is a premier healer of piles wounds and sores available at Gee EK Sharrar store.
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Lucia Wilke
Caroline
Wis
Buckinn
Wiel
Gee. EK
Sharrar Itniv Store
Vague Manuscript Note On Lumber Reset Frank Tort
A fragmentary OCR passage discusses a lumber reset called Frank Tort and references names and places in a tattered, unclear style. The text hints at a public offering or notice related to a local artisan or group and mentions J. D. Richy of Toledo.
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Frank
Personally Conducted Tours From Cluenga Division
Twelve exclusively guided tours depart under the Tourt Department of the Cluenga Citizens and North Western Line routes to Yellowstone and Pacific destinations this summer. The inclusive initial cost covers all expenses. travel dates include July 7, July 15, and August 5 with departure points listed. For full details and reservations contact A Nutelison, Manager Tour Department, 218 Clark St, Chicago, IL.
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Tourt de Partaent
Cluenga
Ctiten Preitle & North-Western Line
Fie Cotorwl
Utah
Yellowstone National Pik
Perrland
Sonpd Points
Abe Yowville
Sab Fraovises
California
A. Nutelison
Ouret
Clark St
Oicage
Kennedy Laxative Honey and Tar touted as remedy
The ad claims Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar clears coughs and colds by moving the bowels and cleansing throat mucous, calling it the original laxative cough syrup for croup, whooping cough, and related illnesses, sold by Chas. Rhodes. It also notes crowds at Sharrar's wallpaper store indicating low wallpaper prices.
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Kennedy
Chas. Rhodes
Orino
Bernie
Gee Stiarrar
Fragmentary Urban Rail Schedule Note
A damaged clipping notes train and streetcar lines around St Joseph and Atette Mi with partial times and connections. It mentions Saturday leaves at 11 30 p m and references connections via a mail line and a telegraph style contact, but many words are garbled.
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Laeave
Aid
Euicuguifich
Waban
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