Lincoln Centennial to honor Abe Lincolns birth 1909
Preparations underway for a large scale celebration of Lincoln's 100th birthday on February 12 1909 in Illinois with headliners including Chief Justice Melville Fuller and Senators and Governors. Invitations extended to President and foreign diplomats. Springfield program includes grave ceremonies, a public meeting, and a banquet. Plans call for education authorities nationwide to replicate the program in schools and a moment when every schoolchild faces Springfield to recite Lincoln's farewell speech.
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Springfield
Mmn
Abraham Lincoln
Melville V. Fotler
United S States
Adlat
Stevenson
den Men A. Rone
Ilinoia
Benjamin &. Caldwell
Wehard Yates
Tichols
Melville
Btone
New York
John W. Bunn
Horace White
William Jange
Springfeld
Bryce
Jesaurand
William J. Bryan
William H. Taft
Tate
Tlinois
Ind
Lincoln
Washington
Prohibition and crime swirl in statene ws dispatch
A fragmentary Statenews page notes a Prohibition convention in Tyler county selecting Maurice H. Thacker as candidate, a Charleston disappearance of a boy, a murder and injury on K and M tracks, a church board secretary-treasurer election, and claims for Dr Shoop's Restorative as a health tonic. The report also mentions a new passenger station at Parkersburg and a casual criminal hold up.
Republicans Establish State Campaign Headquarters in Oak Hall
Republicans establish campaign headquarters on the third floor of Oak Hall, opposite Tolakram. Jude Nuuian arranged rooms for the state campaign operations and supervision by Sane Vo Mathews of Charleston, who is due in the city tomorrow to oversee the opening likely on Monday.
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Tolakram
Jude Nuuian
Tulldlig
Ty Vleemsor
Bure
Same Vo Mathews
Charleston
Monk No 4 for Women and Dr Shoop Night Cure Ad
An odd ad fragment promotes Monk No 4 for Women and Dr Shoop Night Cure from Racine Wisconsin. It mentions lobsters frog legs and various crabs to attract weary women and touts soothing healing support.
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Tradors
Favorite Prescription Promises Relief for Female Ailments
An early 20th century advertisement touts Dr. I. The line claims Pierce's Favorite Prescription strengthens and regulates the female system and pelvic organs. It warns against miracles, notes possible limits, and invites confidential medical consultation, with pricing for paper and cloth editions.
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Yroman
Pierce
I. V. Pierce
Juffilo
N.Y
Catarrh Cure Sold By Druggists in Toledo
An advertisement claims catarrh cannot be cured locally and must be treated internally with a tonic and blood purifier. It asserts a physician approved formula from Ghene y & Co of Toledo and offers testimonials for a seven cent price. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Call
Medicius
Gheney & Gu
Toledo
Hall
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