Lincoln's rapid growth shows western vigor and strong leadership
The text extols Lincoln as the youngest booming U S city with sewerage, electric plant, roads, cars, telephones, and a water system. It praises Mayor Drake as a forceful, decisive leader whose approval drives progress, and it cites Paine's celery compound claims as aiding health and productivity with insomnia and debility noted as motivators for the tonic's promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lincoln
Drake
N. J
Wells, Richarison
A Klondike Dispatch On Wage Cuts And Rumors
Seattle reporter Sam Archer recounts a Dawson dispatch on wage cuts to one dollar an hour, wage protests, and miner unrest amid rumors of famine. He notes false reports, martial supervision, and perjury in staking claims while describing harsh Klondike conditions and travel back to Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Dispatch
Globesaga
Sam Archer
Seattle
Klondike
Gold Fields
Arctic
Tidewater
Archer
Josh
Rartie
Thamson
Dawson
Wilso
Govarn
Yukon
Northwest Territory
Recorder
Dunsur
Gwnera
el Dorado
Frani Berry
Clarence Terry
Prof
Lippy
Criticism of the Lesters Faces New York Backlash
Washington reports dismiss critics of Mrs. Lester and the Small and Barleys as unfounded. The Lester family, active in Du Pont circle, hosts midwinter balls each season with intimate friends. A recent debutante event for Miss Daisy Lester prompted a late night gathering, drawing attention to Washington society dynamics.
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New York
Washington
Belter
Lester
Dupont Circle House
Daisy Lester
Regan
Anich
Cht
Rockefeller start story and Handy birthday note
Cleveland reports Truman Handy of this city, likely the oldest active banker in the United States, celebrating his 101st birthday at his daughter Mrs Newberrys home. Handy, who went to Detroit recently, has banked here since 1932 and is a Merchants National Bank director. A loan of 2590 dollars by Handy helped Rockefeller start in business. The item also contrasts new remedies with Chamberlains Cough Remedy, praising its long standing use, and notes Pure Buckwheat Flour sold by J H Helfer at 257 Kansas Avenue.
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Klondike
Les
Ars
Blucsk
Dawson
Rumnor
United States
Spain
Japan
Dyell
Jack Dalton
Fort Selkirk
Fromen
Port Selkirk
Dalton
Cleveland
Truman Handy
Newberry
Detroit
Handy
Merchants’ National Bank
John D. Rockefeller
Pass the Crowd with Postum Food Coffee Claim
An advertisement touts Postum Food Coffee as a superior brain and nerve fuel. It warns coffee weakens health and urges readers to switch to Postum, claiming it supplies grains’ minerals without narcotic effects. It advises continued boiling for flavor and nutrition, noting it aids digestion and focus.
Ingalls in Chicago on Kansas Republican troubles
Ex Senator John James Ingalls of Kansas visited Chicago and warned that fellow Kansans Cy Leland’s claims of his political death hinder the GOP. He accused Leland of a sweeping style, noted intra party feuds, and praised Kansas prosperity reducing agitation against Republicans. He travels next to Michigan.
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Alckinley
Republican Party
Lindblom and Co Accused in Chicago Bond Scandal
New York reports a wide set of dealings involving Lindblom Co and the Denn firm. Lindblom faces a Chicago board of trade hearing to justify membership rejection and possible discipline. Attorneys indicate creditors may pursue accountability for funds handled. Lindblom denies the charges as unfounded and malicious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
EL 5
Dean & Co
Robert Lindlam & Co
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Produce Exchange
Lindbiom
Board of Trade Committee
New York Stock Exchange
Ely
Exchange
Lindblom
Denn Company
Waldegrave Harlock
B.S. Denn & Co
Brooklyn
Lindblom & Co
Rutgers Students Publish Attendance Figures in Chapel Outcome
The Rutgers College faculty at New Brunswick traditionally requires regular student chapel attendance. The Targum editorial staff published statistics showing faculty attendance at chapel, turning the tables in the college issue issued Saturday.
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New York
Rutgers College
New Brunswick
Targum
Palmist Cheiro Undergoes Emergency Operation
Cheiro the palmist submitted to a surgical operation in his Chicago hotel room after a plunge at the Chicago Athletic Club caused arm gland swelling. Doctors warned death would follow without surgery. He will be confined two weeks and cannot resume work soon. News includes ads and notices about excursions, medicines, and local commerce.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
Wis
Cheiro
Chicago Athletic Club
St. Paul
Samuel French
Pfister
Anthony Hope Hawkins Totals Three Months in America
New York, Jan 18. Anthony Hope Hawkins sails for England aboard the Umbria after a three month visit to America and Canada. He plans to tell his impressions to friends at home only, avoiding newspaper summaries to prevent misinterpretation. He returned yesterday from New Haven, calling his stay pleasant with entertaining and successful readings.
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New York
Anthony Hope Hawkins
England
Umbria
America
United States
Mame
Anthony
Canada
EUS
NJ Haven
Illinois humane group objects to winter sheep shearing
In Aurora Illinois a force of expert operators began shearing 50 000 sheep at the Chicago Burlington and Quincy yard in Montgomery. Steam powered shears shorn about a thousand animals daily and drew protests from the local humane society to President Shortell of the Illinois Humane Society over winter shedding and alleged law violations. Sheep men claim the animals are kept in warm sheds and shipped to Chicago for slaughter within a week.
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Illinois Humane Society
Aurora
Chicago, Purlington & Quincy
Montgomery
Humane Society
Shortall
Tlnois Muiman
Cody's Big Enterprise Plans in Big Horn Basin
Cheyenne reports State Engineer Mead received a letter from Col. W. F. Cody announcing cooperation with New York capitalists. A hundred-barrel flour mill is to be built at Cody City, a long canal will be completed, 36000 acres to be cultivated, a sanatorium at Ble Horn hot springs, and other public improvements in the Big Horn region.
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Cheyenne
Wyu
San
Mead
W. F. Cody
New York
Big Horn Basin
Cody City
Ble Horn Hot Springs
Big Horn Reston
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism advertised in Topeka
A praised “Mystic Cure” claims to cure rheumatism and neuritis in one to three days by removing the disease’s cause. Ex-postmaster T. Anthony of Promise City testifies it helped his rheumatism after one bottle and two doses. Sold by Swift & Holliday Drug Co., 643 Kansas avenue, Topeka.
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T. ¥. Anthony
Promise City Town
Swift & Holliday Drug Co
Kansas Avenue
Topeka
Man clings to keg to live after sea ordeal
In Maton Georgia on January 18 prominent lawyer W W Perkins endured a perilous fishing trip. He threw an empty keg as a makeshift life preserver and clung to it through a frigid night until rescue. Beachfriends found him exhausted but alive after fears he drowned. Grain-O and One Minute Cough Cure ads follow.
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George
Sea Maton
W. W. Perkins
Iim
Sma
Tom
Bucklen's Amica Salve advertised for skin eruptions
An advertisement touts Bucklen's Amica Salve as best for bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or refund. It claims cures for piles throat and June troubles from Swift-Holiday Drug Co and lists G W Stansfield 652 Kanne Avenue Davedton Ark. Also mentions Benen Tutte Giant Fila Taw digestive relief from druggists.
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Bucklen
Amica
Peter
Swift-Holiday Drug Company
Aga Cota Cords
G. W. Stansfield
Kanne Avenue
Davedton
Ark
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Silas D. Drake
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M. Penwell
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DE Moss & Penwell
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Quincy St
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Ezeraide
Pan Ruccest
Supersar Svafen
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Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Texas
Louisiana
Arizona
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A. Lewis
Lt Fulton
Chamberlain
W. C. Gould
Canal Dover
Ohio
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J. W. Phillips
Mangas Ave
Auergach
Osage City
Burlingame
Leavenworth
Western Foundry and Machine Works
Katin Wits
E2au
Len
IL. Cofran
Anthony Hope
Cody
Mary Wind
Murrieburg
Paweys
Nee
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