Ethic Surge in Municipal Corruption Debate in Chicago
Jane Addams spoke to the Chicago Society for Civic Culture on ethical survivors in municipal corruption. She warned that voters excuse corruption if leaders show generosity, noting ward politics, bought votes, and covert funding. Her critique urged residents to demand living civic ethics before expecting reform.
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Chiesge
Jan
Stiss
Jane Addams
Bul
Mise Addama
W. Baker
Chicago
Bermd
Woods
Catarrh of the Stomach and Its Proposed Remedies
Catarrh of the stomach described as long thought incurable with symptoms after meals such as bloating sour watery tastes and pressure in the heart. The text promotes Sta arte Despeptin Tablets containing Daas Asepte Pephis Nux and Galden Seal as a safe treatment to improve digestion and appetite after meals. Additional notes mention nasal catarrh contributing to stomach issues and Stuart’s Dye peps Tablets as a remedy.
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Haiti
Warlanson
Ateres
Booher
Stuart
Grip In Chicago Causes Public Health Warning
Chicago January 26 The grip has appeared in Chicago Health department warns public after eight deaths last week from the disease Physicians report scattered cases but no epidemic fears The grip began in the east recently and moves west It is especially hard on the weak and those prone to pneumonia consumption and other ailments, leaving patients weakened to cope with other illnesses.
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Chicago
Health Department
Closed in by ice Newfoundland navigation halted for winter
A Norwest winds drive the Arc tic Sore closing navigation around St Johns Newfoundland for the season. Vessels including Severn teamera tied up and likely to remain until winds shift. Northern bays face destitution while authorities work to aid affected residents.
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Newfoundland
St Johns
Barthers
Severn
Teamera
Thiow
Disastrous East St. Louis Elevator Fire Devours Grain and More
A massive weekday blaze tore through the Union Elevator in East St. Louis around 9:50 PM, destroying the large grain storage and adjoining structures. Estimated losses reach $1,000,000 with nearly three million bushels of corn and other grain consumed. The Burlington freight house, ten freight cars, several small homes, and stables were burned as windsale embers spread. Firefighters from East St. Louis and St. Louis battled the flames, confining them by midnight but warning it would take hours to fully check. Major losers include E. B. White Grain Co, W. Haradick Grain Co, and United Elevator Co.
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Golme
Senate
Heru
Tle
Temperance
Hiis
Temperance Society
Lota the Shderman
Boys' Temperance Brigade
Miss Addams
Cief
Robin Hood
Ninateos
Ethloe
St. Louis
East St. Louis
Uplon
St. Lewis Firme
Burlingtes
E. B. White Grain Company
W. Haradick Grain Commision Company
United Elevator Company
Nordica Angers Boston Audience. Orchestra Demands Apology
New York dated report says Mme Nordica offended by Boston Symphony at the Metropolitan Opera House last night. The Hoxton Symphony also reportedly hissed, with players explaining poor stage conditions and a late rehearsal led to rough accompaniment. Members vow to remain silent until Nordica apologizes, warning consequences if she does not.
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Boston Symphony Orchestra
New York
Nordica Hiss
Hoxton Symphony Orchestra
Hieron Symphony
Beeton Symphony
Mme
Nordica
Metropolitan Opera House
Pertis
Miesheth
Hota
Mme. Nophica
Naritien
Grain-O: A Coffee Alternative For Night Use
Grain-O offers a non stimulant beverage made from pure grains designed to aid sleep and nourishment. Advertises as a coffee substitute with a similar taste, recommended for nervous persons and children, available from grocers and a Kansas statutes address appears in the text.
Nameseekers Excursion Fare On Santa Fe Route
One round trip fare plus two dollars offering excursions on Tuesday February 1 via the Santa Fe Route. Tickets to Arkansas Arizona Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas with luneral limits and stopover privileges. Apply to agent Santa Fe Route for details.
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Santa Fe
Arkansas
Arizona
Indian Territory
Louisiana
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
Agent Santa Fe
Tala
Hall's Hair Renewer touted as cure in period ad
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Hair Renewer as a guaranteed tobacco habit cure and general restoration product. It hawks benefits for men and women, claiming scalp dandruff and hair loss are reversed, and urges readers to subscribe to The Stete Journal for the product.
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Hall
Harvey Cheyne's Desert Ride Described Across Santa Fe Line
The Kipling tale chapter details Harvey Cheyne and family traveling by the Santa Fe route from San Diego to Chicago. The journey spans desert heat from Needles to Flagstaff and through Arizona to Albuquerque, with speed, flames, and mechanical trials described as the couple presses toward their son. The narrative notes Mrs Cheyne’s illness, the crew’s efforts, and a final Chicago arrival after 57 hours 51 minutes, with press mentions and medicinal ads interwoven.
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Rudyard Kipling
Santa Fe
Millonaire
San Diego
Boston
Chicago
Ayer
Harvey Cheyne
Europe
Willy
Isheriven
Huston
California
San Bernardino
Mohave
Needles
Colorado River
Atrs
Cheytie
Ash Fork
Flagstaff
Cheyne
Great Fire Horse
Winslow
Goouase
Farla
Albuquerque
Glorietta
Springer
Raton
State
Reckins
la Junta
Arkansin
Dodge City
Lnxuries
Tree Plains
Dodsé City
Kansas
Harvey
Ft Madison
Spshaw
Atchison, Topeka
Hallard
Geo. W. Stansfeld
Kenyal Avenue
Millers Pharmacy
Topeka
Grumbler on a Fast New York to Washington Train
A traveler's tale recalls a Washington man's constant complaints aboard a New York to Washington train. Passengers endure the man’s high demands as the porter and crew maintain patience, while a brash question from a witty old gentleman breaks the tension and prompts laughter. The grumbler ends the trip in a tense scene on the platform, revealed by the porter’s colorful assessment.
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New York
Washington
The
Rand
Milnes
Grain-O and Snow Liniment Ad Copy
An old advertisement touts Grain-O as a nutritious coffee substitute for children and adults, claiming digestive and nerve benefits, cost 15 to 25 cents. Also featured is Ballard's Snow Liniment, billed as a fast-acting remedy for pain and inflammation, 60 cents per bottle with a guaranteed quality, plus photography services and portrait pricing at local Kansas Avenue outlets.
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Ballard
Geo. W. Stansfield
Kansas Avenue
Miller's
Corser
Topeka
Leonard
St Louis Tornado Attack Leaves Two Dead In 66 MPH Storm
A violent wind storm hit St Louis on January 23, the strongest since a 1896 tornado, reaching 66 miles per hour. Two people died and several were injured as roofs blew off, buildings collapsed, and power lines failed. Extensive property damage occurred across the city and riverfront, with many chimneys toppled and streets cleared after the disturbance.
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St.Louis
August Weymyer
Shields School
Thamas Joseph Peterson
Sarah J. Lorin
Ani
Wirt
Seaion
Twelfth Street
Ravenwood Distillers
Madison
Twenty-Third Streets
Ninetwinth
Market Streets
Loews Street
Smart & Sons
Tunors
St. Nicholas Hotel
Four Courts
St Louks
Bellevue
St. Louis
Tt4
Funeral Sermon by Conductor Errett Distilled in Tragic Context
A fragment from a state newspaper recalls conductor Jonathan Brett shot by tramps near Shelby Ohio. It notes Errett prepared a funeral sermon years earlier, only now found, and shares the text reflecting on death existence and the mystery of what comes after. The piece comments on railway workers’ humanity and the shared fate of life and death across creeds and professions.
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Errett
Tule
State Journal
Jonathan Brett
Shelby
Ohio
Arrett
Morrow's Kidneyids Promise Kidney Cure Discovery
Promoted as a revolutionary remedy by chemist John Morrow, Morrow's Kidneyids claim to restore kidney function and cure neuralgia and rheumatism caused by kidney issues. Advertised as standard treatment, the tablets are sold nationwide at 60 cents per box with a six box deal, and available by mail order from Herb Medicine Co. Springfield, Ohio.
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Pris
Johk Morrow
Morrow
Loth
The
Herb Medicine Co
Springfistd, Obl
Fragmented moral reflection on life and death
The passage muses on life duties, grief, and consolation after death. It suggests the dead do not suffer and urges the living to practice faith as aid to the living and hope for the dead, uniting all as siblings under a common mother.
Small Demijohn Linked to Washington Folklore Marketed as Coffee Substitute
A fragmentary notice recounts a demijohn allegedly once owned by George Washington, given to a juror in a common pleas court era. It mentions a heavy glass bottle with wickerwork praised as fine workmanship, and adverts promote GRAIN-O as a grain based coffee substitute offered at local grocers.
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George Washington
Willem
Manchester
Parcelaine
Geurew
Washington
Waeshington
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Burlington Freight House
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Will Nordica
General Statutes of
W. G Webb
Kansas Statute Co
Quincy Street
Topeke
Kansan
Stete Journal
E. DB. Jenkins
Lithonia
S. S
Swits Bpecifie Company
Borwegt Paltian
Tlubngar
Pimbewis
Los Angeles
Banteire Route
NG Cc
Great Western Steam Dye
East Seventh Street
Dyering
Treasors
F. Rodiger
Demijohn
Castoria
Ami Chidren
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