Hearst editorial urges New Mexico Oklahoma Arizona statehood
The Chicago Examiner argues for admitting New Mexico Oklahoma and Arizona as states, citing census figures school and industry growth and justice beyond territorial status. It notes a bipartisan congressional visit to study the issue and contrasts population with earlier admitted states. A brief joke about Baby May ends the piece.
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Hearst
Chicago
Congress
New Mexico
Arizona
Oklahoma
William Randolph Hearst
Southwest
Wyoming
Nevada
Union
Vermont
Delaware
Notable Spinster and Catsfish Tales Highlight Indiana Polis Notes
A long lived spinster in Indiana polis is praised for immaculate homekeeping in a piece from the Indianapolis Journal. The report contrasts her spotless house with her brother’s crowded home where children disrupt cleanliness. Local sportsmen report large catfish in the river preying on ducks, with remarkable catches near Lake Avalon. News items include health testimonials praising Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung illnesses.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Journal
Aunty
W. K. Haviland
Armock
N. Y
Dr. King
Johnny and the Maltese Cross Lesson
A visiting questioner tests Miss Abbott's kindergarten pupil Johnny who quickly answers he can make a Maltese cross by pulling the tail. The page also features light humor about Bliggins, a playful exchange between Willie and Little Bessie, and a quip about vigilance and political integrity.
Language and humor in early 20th century dialogue
A compilation of witty quotes on diction and language from Joseph Cannon and Roosevelt with a mother's gentler misinterpretation of bronco busting. Also an ad touting DeWitt's Little Early Risers and a humorous exchange about making the world happier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Cannon
Roosevelt
Philadelphia Ledger
Gained Forty Pounds In Thirty Days
A long fragment notes a younger brother recovered after thirty days on Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Holley Bros Merchant, Long Branch Mo, tout the product and offer it through all druggists. The rest of the excerpt includes a quip about a Tee country and a kindergarten joke about food and shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Great Cattle Exhibit at Union Stock Yards
Announcement for the Great Cattle Exhibit running from November 28 to December 5 at Union Stock Yards. Promotes international attendance, Santa Fe transport options, and agent Thos Jaques for low rates. Includes note on transfer and baggage service by phone and a literary burglar quote from the Kansas City Journal.
Indigestion Tied to History of Heart Trouble
A short advertorial note claims most heart disease cases are nonorganic and caused by indigestion. It asserts that all food in the stomach relieves nervous strain and heart pressure, promoting a product named Dettaneniy priced at $1.00, with a distributor listed as DeWitt & Co Ohio, A. E Howell.
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DeWitt
Bob Moore
Lafayette
Ind
A. E. Howell
Ohioagt
A. E Howell
Wanted: Reliable sales agents for established Chicago firm
Advertisements seek several persons of character and good abilities in each state to represent and advertise a wealthy business house. Salary 21.00 weekly plus expenses, paid cash every Wednesday from head offices. Carriage furnished when needed. References. Include self addressed envelope to Colonial, 332 Dearborn St. Chicago.
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Dearborn St
Chicago
Caxton Bidg
Leeson To Give Away $25 Doll In Christmas Draw
Beginning October 1 customers earning over 50 cents of goods will receive numbered tickets. A duplicate ticket is placed in a box. On Christmas morning the box will be drawn and the holder of the duplicate ticket wins the $25 doll and a one year subscription to the Chiefain.
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Leeson
Sal ata Bargain Real Estate List with Park Street Lots
Five room house in good repair with orchard barn and corral on Park street south of the court house. A six room house also on Park street south of the court house. Ranch property of 50 acres one fourth mile north of the Santa Fe depot with good hay land. Three building lots on Manzanares avenue across from Windsor hotel. Wantep A trustworthy manager position with weekly salary of 18 dollars plus expenses, Chicago address.
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Park Street
Court House
Pec Petry
Santa Fe
Manzanares Avenue
Windsor Hotel
M. J. Tenny
International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago
Broad minded citizens urged to attend the International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago from November 18 to December 5. The event promotes growth and expansion in live stock production with low Santa Fe railroad rates via Thos Jaques, agent.
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Chicago
Santa Fe
Thos
Jaques
Mumpsy Mullins on drinking beer in Kansas City Journal
Mrs Goodman asks if you drink beer. Mullins replies with humor about drinking beer, refuting the idea of injecting it. The exchange reflects comic style in old Kansas City Journal and New Weekly chatter.
Notice of Forfeiture in Florence Mines Group
Katey City notices that E H Cherrey and C Gua must contribute their share of $100 labor and improvements on named Florence group mining claims Eagle Lone Jack Silver Nite Summit and Los to hold titles through 1903. If within ninety days they fail to pay, their co ownership interest will vest in the subscriber Wretman under section 2324.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aero L0
E. H. Cherrey
Last Will and Testament of John Yourt Deceased
Notice announces probate of John Yourt's will in Socorro County New Mexico with a filing at the Clerk of Probate Court and a November hearing date. It lists court actions, official signatures, and a separate Public notice about railroad ticket sales from eastern points to New Mexico at half first class rates with agent Tos Jaques in Santa Fe.
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John Yourt
John
Probo
County of
Socorro
Territory of
New Mexico
Tos. Jaques
Santa Fe Agt
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Attorney AT Law
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Terry Block
W. Kelley
W. B. Childers
Albuquerque
Kornitzer, M. D
A. M
Socorro, New Mexico
Freeman & Cameron
Attorneys AT Law
Carlsbad
Ilfego Baca
Newexico
N. MM
E. E. Burlingame & CO
Colorado
Maller
Lawrence St
Denver
Colo
Trini
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Hurst
Babe
Baby May
Little May
Fred Dearborn
Johnny
Bliggins
Willie
Little Bessie
Bessie
Indianapolis Sentinel
Chicago News
Union Stock Yards
N. Gataxcos
Kansas City Journal
Doctor J. Kornitzer
J. Kornitzer
Ariel
SWIFT
Atlanta
Gas
Mike—Disner
Wearie William
New Weekly
Katey City
B. A. Pixo
C. Mirek
Kenzas City
Saint Louis
Memphis
Southeastern Limited
Kansas City
Springfield
Birmingham
Jacksonville
G. W. Martin
17Th St
Denver, Colo
Carthage Coal Mining CO
M. L. Hilton & Givane Luera, Proprietors
C. T. Brown
A. H. Hilton
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