Dowie Returns to Chicago as Legal Battle Over Zion Begins
John Alexander Dowie, the former leader of Zion City, arrives in Chicago angered by his ouster and vows a legal fight to regain control. Overseer Voliva claims Zion’s transfer to Deacon Granger is necessary, and Zion’s citizens prepare for a protracted dispute over possession.
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John Alexander Dowie
Christian Catholic Church of Zion
Chicago
Dowie
Zion
Associated Press
J. A. Dowie
Voliva
Deacon Granger
Zion City
San Antonio
Condition of Wheat Crop in Early April Report
The crop reporting board reports winter wheat condition on April 1 at 89.1 percent, down from 91.6 in 1905 and below the ten year average. Rye also stands at 90.9 percent, higher than 1905 and above the ten year mean.
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Washington Crop- Reporting Board
Crop-Reporting Board
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Agriculture
Bureau
United States
Two polygamists dropped in Mormon quorum shakeup
In Salt Lake City three new apostles were elected to fill vacancies after the resignations of Matthias F. Cowley and John W. Taylor. D. O. McKay Ogden George F. Richards Tooele and Orson F. Whitney Salt Lake City were chosen while Reed Smoot was absent. None of the new appointees is living in polygamy.
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Mormon Church
Joseph F. Smith
Mormon Conference
Senate
Smoot
Canada
Marriner W. Merrill
D. O. McKay
Ogden
Tooele
Orson F. Whitney
Salt Lake City
Congregation
Smith
Apostle Reed Smoot
Postal Congress Opened in Rome with World Delegates
King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena inaugurated the International Postal Congress in Rome. Delegates from across the globe attended, including Abyssinia and China. Signor Baccelli delivered the opening address praising the universal postal union and hopeful for fruitful results. US representatives include Captain N. M. Brooks and Edward Rosewater.
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Italy
Victor Emmanuel
Helena
Rome
Abyssinia
China
Signor Baccelli
Baccelli
Alibrand
Syndic of
United States
N. M. Brooks
United States Post Office
Nebraska Board Allocates Prizes for Boys Corn Growing Contest
The Nebraska state board of agriculture allocates 150 in prizes for a boys corn growing contest. Winners under 18 by yield on one acre will receive 50 for first, 40 for second, 20 for third and fourth, and 10 for fifth. Contenders must plant and harvest alone, register by May 20 1906, have a county committee weigh the crop by Nov 1 1906, and submit farming method details and a ten ear sample to Secretary W R Mellor in Lincoln.
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Nebraska State Board of Agriculture
Mellor
W.R. Mellor
State Board of Agriculture
Lincoln
Attempt to Wreck Train Foiled on Wabash Line
An apparent attempt to derail a passenger train on the Toledo branch of the Wabash railroad was stopped by a guard rail. A frog had been filled with heavy iron pieces on a high embankment. wheels hit it, causing a jolt but the train remained on tracks. An investigation followed.
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Toledo
Wearing Evil Charms for Good Luck
Parisians embrace superstitions after luck fails with lucky charms. New devices include enamel peacock feathers, crossed knife pins, gold tablets marked 13, and porcelain eyes. The odd belief holds that an unlucky charm may counteract misfortune, despite lacking logic.
What is this Chinese character in laundry bill
A man prejudiced against Chinese inspects a laundry bill and a clever Oriental replies that the mark is a Chinese character. The exchange turns on ridicule of prejudice and language.
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A. Charcter
Family Pie Question Spurs Praise of Wife Recipe
A playful exchange asks if the wife can rival the mother in pies. The response credits the wife, noting the mother uses the wife's recipe.
Lewis' Single Binder cigar ad from Peoria
Ad copy promotes Lewis' Factory Peoria Illinois cigars with a slogan about a woman recognizing her husband’s faults while not believing others.
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Lewis
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Kline’s Nerve Reator Trial Offer Promoted
An advertisement touts Dr. R. S. Kline’s Nerve Reator claiming permanent cure with no idea or nervousness after recent use. Free trial bottle offer valued at $2.00 plus treatment guidance from DR. R. S. KLINE, 931 Arch Street, Philadelphia. A quip about saving money contrasts bread and flour.
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Dr. Kline
Kline. Ltd
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad Cures Teething Aches
Historical ad copy notes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children claiming gum softening pain relief wind colic and sedation. Priced at 25 cents per bottle.
Farming Enthusiast with Wealth Risks All for Gains
A quip notes the sole person who truly enjoys farming is the one possessing ample funds to absorb losses in the venture. The remark implies skepticism about passion versus financial backing in agriculture.
In a Pinch Use ALLEN'S FOOT-EASE Powder
The advertisement touts ALLEN'S FOOT-EASE as a powder that cures painful and nervous feet and growing nails, makes new shoes comfortable, and relieves sweating feet. It promises quick comfort and offers trial packages free. Sold by druggists for 25 cents. address provided in New York.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Ro
N. Y
Dialogue on trains and boarding risks between Mr and Mrs Jubb
Mrs Jubb confesses fear of railroad travel while Mr Jubb agrees that fear stems from the many deaths. The exchange extends to a similar dread of going to bed and the higher mortality risk noted in both contexts.
Good Health How to Get It and Maintain It
An advertisement promoting nature’s medicine Uartel Tea as a mild laxative. Claims include herbal ingredients purifying the blood and improving liver and kidney function. Fragmentary text suggests general health guidance and product benefits.
After the sixth cocktail a fellow loses care for perfection
A concise saying notes that after several cocktails a person stops worrying about whether a drink is prepared correctly. It reflects casual attitudes toward drink quality.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed for Women Ailments
The ad promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a trusted remedy for female disorders including bearing down feelings irregular periods and nervous debility. It cites hospitalizations among women and includes testimonials from Ruby Mushrush and Alice Berryhill praising the product for avoiding surgery and restoring health.
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Lydia E. . Pinkham
Lydia E. Pickham
Ruby Mushrush
East
Chicago
Ind
Alice Berryhill
Boyce Street
Chattanooga
Rome
Pinkham
Eacy Hayelelt
Lydia E. Pinkheea
It Seems I Am Stuck on Myself Says Shark and Octopus
A humorous dialogue features the Shark claiming self preoccupation and the Octopus arguing its value to anti trust reform ideas. The woman asserts men are alike and hints at a forgotten experience. The passage playfully critiques reform theories and personal accountability.
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