Wright House Inferno Engulfs Fire-Proof Building Ruinous Fire
A major blaze struck the Wright House early morning, drawing Fire Department and O N W units to battle flames. Fire consumed the building as water streams fought the fire, with many contents removed amid chaotic scenes and concerns over rebuilding. The origin remains uncertain though a damp burning odor near the kitchen or garret is suspected.
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Rat
Wright House
O. & N. W. Fire Department
Wright
Y. H. Summers
Gibson
A. M. Knight
Jessee
Flower & Pratt
M. P. Wright
A. J.summers
Castoria endorsements claim safe relief for mothers and babies
A serialized pitch touts Castoria as harmless and effective for infants and children with testimonials from nurses mothers and families. It features claims of no narcotics and includes dates and locations in St Paul New York and Massachusetts with references to Col R F Humphrey as a white leader of the Colored Farmers alliance.
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Catsoria
Captoria
Castoria
Casria
Castoris
Robbie Hale
Portland Avenue
St. Paul
Gomrie
Robbie
Portland Ave
Minn
Charlie
William
Gasia
Mary Schurze
Lexington Ave
New York
Maggie
Elle
Willie
Many Kuinoner
Cortland Ave
Col. R. F. Humphrey
The
Colored Farmers’ Alliance
Sudden Death of Mrs F M Stewart at Jamieh Stewart Corner
A woman identified as Mrs F M Stewart wife of Pet Stewart died suddenly near the junction of First and Illinois streets while her family stayed with her husband’s brother. The report notes prior heart problems and describes the family’s relocation and the immediate circumstances surrounding her death.
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F. M
Pet. Stewart
Jamieh Stewart
First
Land Ulinojs
James Stewart
Wish Y. Ey
Castoria Ad Branding Through Generations Cited by The Chicago Post
An old advert claims Castoria calms a sick baby and soothes a child and mother figures across stages from infancy to motherhood. The Chicago Post asserts continued use leads to “softening of the brain.” The phrasing mirrors vintage marketing and sensational cautionary tone.
Erie system Fast Vestibuled Trains to Buffalo and Beyond
The Erie system promotes fast vestibuled trains from Chicago to the Atlantic seaboard with savings to Buffalo Niagara Falls New York Albany Troy Boston and New England. Trains offer Pullman dining cars and gas lighting with no extra charge for fast time and unjassed accommodations.
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Erie
Chicago
Atlantic Seaboard
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
New York
Albany
Troy
Boston
New England
Pullman
Pillman
Trumbols
Ashland
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Mar
Avery
Potter
Sam A Sbas
Dakota Fay
Hood
Bin
Rio
Huron
Salem i 18
McCook County
Siverpool
London
Liberty
York
Mutual
Sweyne
Ike
Dr. ‘Lp
Chicf
Dakota
Shannon & Longstaff
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