Riverdale News Roundup From Edmore To Detroit
Riverdale notes show Bert R. Smith in town, M A Lathrop trip to St. Louis, Mrs. Will Kimball visiting Toledo, and locals at Schwabenfest Grand Rapids. Community updates cover moves, shoppers, theater, education, and a doctor’s prescription ad from Dr McLean.
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Riverdale
Geallit County Enterprise
Bert R. Smith
Edmore
M. A. Lathrop
St. Louis
Will Kimball
Will
Toledo
Grand Rapids
Oliver Brue
Perris
Seth McDougall
Herold Bertah Shoe Co
Grand Rapil
John Mahoney
Thompsonville
Dan Mahoney
Geo
BE. Purple
N. Root
Chicago
Siegel, Cooper & Co
Religious Notes Preaches Enriching Power of God
The pastor will preach in the morning on The Enriching Power of God and in the evening on Walking with God. The Lord’s Supper will be administered at the morning service and the preacher will deliver the evening sermon. Also advertised is Lelean's Cordial and Bloat Parser as a health tonic, sold by B. S. Webb.
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FAO
Lelean
Webb
Indebtedness Leads to Sale of Alma Area Lands
Two farms near Alma, four acres and 100 rods apart, all improved land, may be sold in one or both parcels to satisfy debts. Exchange for mortgages or town property possible. For details contact W. S. Banes, Alma, 460-1 tf. Grain-O advertised as a coffee substitute, claiming rich mocha-like strength and easy on the stomach, available from grocers.
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Sala
Alma
Banos
Java
Popular Wedding Trip by D. & O. Steel Steamer to Mackinac Island
An ad urges a delightful wedding trip aboard a D. & O. steel steamer to Mackinac Island for privacy and scenic rold breezes. It promotes planning 40 days ahead and sending 2 rents for extended pampering, listing Achirees A. A. Bornasva and G. PLA Detroit, Mich.
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Mackinac Island
Rool Dreezes
Achirees
A. A. Bornasva
Detroit
Mich
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Quick Foot Comfort
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder as a cure for painful swollen feet and foot odor. It claims instant relief from tight or new shoes, sweating, callouses, and tired feet, inviting readers to try a free trial.
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Allen
The Great Gray Wolf in a Historic Look at Wolves
A fragmented 19th century account describes the gray wolf as powerful and wary, noting its size, habits, hunting prowess, and encounters with humans. It recounts traps, behavior when hunted, and mentions explorers and observers discussing wolf dynamics and interactions with other wildlife.
Fragmentary OCR Excerpt From Historical Paper
The readable text shows garbled names and phrases with no clear event or outcome. It mentions a person likely named Walter or Walter Hartr... and references to others, but the context and specifics are unreadable, offering no concrete facts to summarize.
Population shifts show Berlin surpassing New York by 1880
The New York Journal notes Europe’s cities growing faster than U S centers. Berlin surpassed New York in 1880, with Paris and other German and American cities altering population hierarchies since 1870. Hamburg, Baltimore, and Cincinnati trails are mentioned as examples of rapid urban growth and regional shifts.
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Europe
United States
Albert Shaw
Mutcipel
New York
Merlin
Berlin
Chicago
Philadelphia
Ladd
Serlin
Hamburg
Hatuburg
Bem
Toisa
Boston
Baltinure
Cincinnati
Ham
Cleveland
Cologne
Colugne
New Orleans
Monteburg
Milwaukee
Hanover
Loutaville
Jersey City
New York Journal
Women of Street Cleaners of Cannes Describe Work
The article portrays an all female street cleaning unit in Cannes. Foreman leads the women who sweep and wash streets with bird wood brooms, moving in regimented lines, relentless and tireless, like convict labor yet proud in their routine.
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Cannes
Pemeuxien Thay
Regiente
Japanees Caries and the Curious Tokyo Curio Shop
A fragmented piece discusses Japanese crafts and European influence, noting the ancient origin of home goods and the decline of originality when Japanese wares imitate European styles. It also references jade and pearl beauty, with scattered musings on population mass and ironclad ships, all in a period newspaper voice.
Fragmented Narrative of Crime and Medicine in Philadelphia Ledgers
A garbled excerpt from a Philadelphia Ledger piece recounts a bizarre scene where a woman accuses a man of coercion and alleged theft during a dental procedure. The text jumbles dialogue about gas anesthesia, pay disputes, and defrauding allegations, interwoven with stray notes on health and ventilation in dwellings, reflecting a.mix of crime, medical oddities, and city life reportage.
A Clerk's Blunder Lets Orvington Become Orrington
A quirky historic note from Orvington Maine explains how a clerk’s mispronounced and mispelled spelling led to the town being named Orrington. The piece traces a 126 year old petition in Massachusetts to rename the plantation Orangetown and how poor orthography produced the final town name.
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Orvington
Orleyton
Dmiesachaetts
Orangetown
Orakpetown
Prince of Orange
William IT
England
Masachusette
Eur
Orrington
New York
San
Envious Real Estate Man Seeks Ready Tenant In White House
An observer, a real estate man, admires the White House and wishes to manage such property. He notes that every tenant departure creates a quick ready and waiting move in, reflecting his business mindset. Washington Star excerpt shows a speculative tone about desirable property turnover.
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White House
Washington Star
Lengths of Treads in Wetland Trek Analysis
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss axnal length of wetack and tacks, noting sizes from a quarter to 4 half inch and a multiply factor of 100. A small sample contains a 16,006 tolle.
Unclear fragment from Polis Journal prompts on halt to drawing
Fragmentary note from a Polis Journal asks about stance on a debated action. The text shows garbled speech about a wound, drawing, and a reference to Joast, making the intended event unclear. No clear people, places, or organizations are readable.
Place de la Concorde A History From Field To Fountain
The Paris Place de la Concorde, famed public square, evolved from a 18th century open field to a grand site with fountains. It saw a fatal 1770 fireworks panic and later the guillotine era during the French Revolution, with thousands perishing near its obelisk and statues, shaping its storied past.
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Paris
Place de la Concorte
Obeliak
Luxe
Pares
Egypt
Louie
Bilippe
Keene
Lois XV
Dimhom
Marie Antoinette
Lowe XVI
Charlotte Corlay
Mare
Elizabeth
Robespierre
Chautanquan
Mighty World War Era Guns Built With Skilful Craft
A detailed account describes the construction of massive 60 ton guns, including a 1100 pound projectile and a 500 pound powder charge. It explains the layering of steel, forging, casting, heating, tempering, and precise machining required to create a durable weapon, with emphasis on chemistry and manufacturing costs.
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Harper's Kowa
Dante Exomination and Lowell’s Spanish Italian Courses
Scholars describe Professor Lowell and Prof Cli selecting the final canto for a PhD candidate’s oral. The candidate, amid exams, recalls studying Inferno and Purgatorio while feeling nerves before the examination in Scribner’s context.
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Protesine Lowell
Lowell
Professor Lowell
Profesor Cli
Robert Grait
Scribner'a
Lake and Rail to Chicago and Milwaukee
Graham and Morton Transportation Co operates first class side wheel steamers City of Chicago and City of Milwaukee with propellers City of Louisville and Woods from Benton Harbor and St Joseph to Chicago and Milwaukee. Services run twice daily to Chicago in June to September, daily other months, and tri weekly to Milwaukee. Fare lower than rail. Address J H Graham president Boston Hanson Michigan.
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Benton Harbor
St. Joseph
Mich
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Josph
West Michigan
City of
Wabash Ave
Broadway
Adkdrems
J. H. Graham
Boston
Hanson
Mion
Grain-O Promises Coffee Taste With Lesser Toll
A local advert touts Grain-O as a grain drink alternative to coffee, claiming it is gentle on delicate stomachs and indistinguishable from coffee, costing about 4 per package at stores. Also promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a kidney, liver, and bowel cleanser claiming multiple health benefits and urging trial at 10 to 25 cents.
Foley's Kidney Care and Pain Balm Ad
An old advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Care as a guaranteed kidney remedy for weakness and illness and Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a fast-acting wound healer. It claims the balm cures wounds, sprains, swellings, and rheumatism, praising its household necessity. Sold by Bivins & Moraes in St. Louis.
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Myer
E.J. Schall
Meyer Bros. Drag Co
St. Louis
Chamberlain
Bivins & Moraes
Foley's Honey and Tar and Chamberlain Remedies Adverts
An OCR fragment advertises Foley's Honey and Tar for colds and sore throat, Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised for croup relief, and Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy touted as a charm. Local merchants Brviss & Riropies and Seay distribute 25 and 50 cent sizes. Respected testimonials from Bly and Silver claim strong relief and endorsement.
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Seaview
Fur Uni
Chamberlain
Kenton & Oomren
Brviss & Riropies
Resoonor, Screven Co. Ga
G.D Silver
Bruixs & Ropes
Foley Kidney Cure and Allen's Foot-Ease Ad
Found at Brunxs and Rnopps drag store this ad promotes Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney complaints and nervous exhaustion, plus Allen's Foot-Ease powder to soothe tired swollen feet. It claims relief from foot swelling, bunions, corns, and general discomfort, with trial packs and dealer locations listed.
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Brunxs
Rnopps
Foley
Foreclosure notices and mortgage details in Gratiot County
Public sale notices outline foreclosures on several Michigan properties tied to Gratiot County deeds. Notices cite George D. Kook and Martha et al, with dates circa 1890s, listing mortgage amounts and attorney fees, and schedule auctions at the Gratiot County Court House to satisfy debts secured by the mentioned mortgages.
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George D. Kook
Martha Eto
Sarah
Gratiot
Michigan
Jenuney
Gratiot County
Thien
Anid County
Jre Pullo Yendue
Lee
Tawnebip
Tange
Michiana
Tite
Mortyayy
Nelly Derry
Libertor Mortwages
Moetenge
Mortages
Ning Gelock
Iihwca
Wind County
Township Ten
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Susié Keys
LO. T. M
Lina Gibson
Barryton
Orlando Capri
Clyde Stonemans
Riverdale Friends Money
Delon Fleming
Barnhan, Steel & Co
Mise
Mattie Nelan
JU. McLaan
B.S. Wobb
Prasbytertan
Baltet
Prince Hianarch
Mome
Hanveller
Treft
Miran
Bivar
Lund
Abe
Sitty
Bigolnow
Hewlth
Meggard
Pont Iivalid
Tywich
Ker
Place DE LA Concorde
Lake and Rail
Graham & Morton Transportation Co
Erviss & Kuvoves
Dr. Caldwell
B.S. Webb
Bruise & Rion
Bivins & Rote
Seay
Bigrys
Draggters
Ehoe
Aoe
Olmsted
le Roy
Hedin
Mackinac
Petoskey
Beyetts
BOO
Marquette
Mackena
Eals
Borg
Hily
Aitdriss Asa
BOM
Tye
Cleveland He. Co
A.B. Coven
Elene Covert & Mathews, Mty’s
Ansignee
Horton Po
Marcaret
Bill Willen
State of Midlewn
Mortwagen
Rhea Micbie
Grutiote
Yerakbijiot
Grathot
Gine
Il Rate Theater
Saginaw
Wallo
Perth
Pompel
Mayinaw
The
Fidelity Mutual Aid Association
Peru
Chiaedi
Tage Tier
Wit Fund
Ette
Young
Eld
Mathood
toMney
Wien
Lnbew
Muse Publica
Wabasha Minn
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