Primrose Butter and Whiskey Bars Stir Southern Debate
A fragmented 19th century piece discusses Primrose butter, women who drink whisky, and Bottles and bars in Boulsville and Toutiville. It describes how drug stores are converted into barrooms for women and the public debate over governing this “growing evil.” It mentions soda fountains, bar attendants, and attempts to regulate or close such establishments, with a focus on social tensions and local authorities' actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulsville
Tratisville
Bay
Noila
Toutiville
Mitchille Square
Tabor
Courm
Butte for England Shipments Announced in May
An agricultural department notice reported the first shipment of pure American felts to England, 1,300 pounds aboard the steamship St Paul. The consignment, from the Town agricultural cooperative, would be met at Southampton by a government agent to arrange disposal of the commodity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
York
Profi Exchange
St Paul
Southampton
Denmas
Ohio factions clash over state party convention
The Foraker and Hanna factions battle to shape the state convention with bitter exchanges. The convention is set for June 23 in Tubste with debates centered on control, party direction, and electability prospects, including arguments about Bryan’s potential impact.
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Foraker
Hanoi
Colombie
Hanna Mien
Feraker
Hanno Frelon
Tubste
Dune Zand
Bulkeler
Af Clavelind
Frans Beaume
Bryan
Te Kernan
Teal Te Transfers In Local Real Estate Deeds
The recorder records transfers including Minne Plu to J. F. T pit for four ots Te and Wy Lawrence apevet Beis Karts second addition. Marry L Bylles to Win Tongaker for 70 dollars, setting Clon avenue in Martin and Diane addition.
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Geuh
Minne Plu
J. FE
Wy Lawrence Apevet
Beis Karts
L. Bylles
Tongaker
Clon Avenue
Martin
Diane
Not to Use the Real Sy Motor In New York May 11
A scrambled local page notes a Manhattan firm facing scrutiny over a mobility list system and quotes residents praising various remedies. Frank McAvoy recalls a cholera remedy long used in his family while others tout products from laundry services and mineral water vendors.
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York
Theraba Benyerte
Bethe
Manhattan
Weber
Amaraser
Jewiee
Keoha
Westfield
Plu
Frank McAvoy
Cays
Chamberlains Cole
Drugste
Peerleas Stearn
Railroads Seek Hydroelectric Power Across Arizona
Arizona headlines report Santa Fe Railroad considering using Cataract canyon water power to operate lines and pump water to reclaim arid mesa lands. Proposals claim thousands of horsepower from Colorado River energy, enabling rail routes across the state and irrigation potential. Delegates from unions gather for a biennial convention with events, excursions, and public demonstrations amid talks of harnessing Grand Canyon power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
Santa Fe Railroad Company
Arizona
Mesa
Eventus
Santa Fe Company
Items of Interest to the Mo. Pacific Railroad Men on the Central Branch
Central Branch notes list personnel changes and local happenings. Brakeman George Thompson returns from Salina. Mrs Foster refurnishes the Post ta t railroad hotel. Frank Morgan laid off. Rose of Downs visits Greenteat friends. Central Branch hauled 147 carloads in April across 200 miles. Conductors Utley, Lea, and Drake attend the National Convention. Yard activity includes Smitehensine No. 164 moving to Atchison. Millivdster builds. Fairchild to move. Davie leaves for Urbana. Central Branch to run a Friday schedule instead of weekly. culvert work at Concordia 140 feet long. Travelers to Leavenworth and convention cues. Philipp to visit, Burnett to ride.
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Greenseat
George Thompson
Salina
George Ross
Central Bronth
Central Bronch
Suekie
Culllich
Treniehed Hear Fonds
Central Fearn
William Utley
Frank Lea
MM Drake
Lew Angines
Cal
Atchison
Jol Millivdster
Division
Teremian
D. Fairchild
Downs
F. Davie
Fomeery
Central Branch
Mere Durgitz
James Darelle
Amitel
Greenleaf Yards
Larner
Dunden
TIL
Mor- Reavilie
Greenleafl
Kins
Muswari Pacific
Yar Teo Faye
Concordia
Concornia
Concordia Council
LC. T
Leavenworth
Grand Council of
United Commercial Travelers
Concoriia Council No
Amerrica
Philipp of
Omaha
Gesistan
Largest Passenger Coach Underway at Nashville Exposition
The Seaboard Air-Line railway builds an enormous 702 foot long passenger coach for the Nashville exposition. It stands two stories high with 80 ton locomotive resemblance, seating 190, and arranged to host banquets while the upper dormitory houses employees. Wheels measure seven feet from floor to axle, with trucks of feet in diameter and a bridge-clearance that allows passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Seaboard Air-Line Railway
Conductors on the Coast Delivers 3000 Delegates to Los Angeles
Three thousand delegates arrived in Los Angeles by special trains with conductors. One train from Atlanta carried 400 people, another from Dallas or nearby with four passengers, and a Chicago-bound train also reached the city. The visitors were royally entertained as they massed in the city.
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Ios Angeles
Specter
Atlanta
Eouls
Chi
Burlington's Swift Run Sets Quick Mendota to Chicago Record
A Burlington special train ran 83 miles from Mendota to Chicago in 79 minutes, averaging 9 miles per hour. The trip, including four stops and with an ordinary locomotive, set a notable record and showcased the new Burlington line between Mendota and Chicago.
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Chicago
Burlington
Meadela
Tate
Burlington Ailickalt
Ux Mendota
Ge Burlington
Uiieage
Rabeas City
Mendola
Wertorbavinus
Mendota
Sugar Bowl of the World in California Sugar Region
In Los Angeles May the Industrial commissioner speaks on sugar and California’s potential as a sugar beet hub. He cites untapped resources, regional sanitation as a strength, and predicts Hawaii’s abrogation benefits. Farmers could operate mills to produce unrefined sugars locally.
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Los Angelica
Cal
Lip A Cowan
Santa Fe Entiway Aystem
James
Date
Los Angeles
Wiflela
Chamber of Commerce
Davis
California
Christian Endeavor Rates Debated at San Francisco Meeting
Chicago May 11 The Society of Christian Endeavor rates for trips to San Francisco were finalized. Votes from the Macytine week favored the plan which allows one way rates in both directions. Chicago to St Louis $20? Newest bound rates through St Paul. Returning rate one way. No stop overs. Colorado eastern state stop omitted.
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Chicago
Society of Chistian
San Francisco
Chicas Betas
St Louis
St. Paul Kate
Colorado
Sale of the A. and P. Confirmed in Court
Los Angeles May 11 reported the sale of the Atlantic and Pacific to the Santa Fe Company confirmed today by judge Ress in the U S district court upon application of Caulmer Walker of the reorganization committee.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Ule
Atlantic & Pacific
Sante F Company
Dudee Ress
United States District Court
Caulrmee Walker
Com— Raltter
Hanover Wins Division Roundhouse After Steep Grade Clash
Shops for Hanover May 1 to May Marynville will not receive the division roundhouse and shops of St. Joe and Grand Island due to a steep grade nearby. Hanover secures the project instead.
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Hanover
Marynville
St. Joe
Grand Island
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Promises Rapid Relief
Rheumatism cured in a day claims a “Mystic Cure” that works in 1 to 3 doses by removing the disease’s cause. A customer from Promise City, Iowa, praises the bottle and says it did more good than any medicine before. Sold by Sw & Holliday druggists at Kansas avenue, Topeka.
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Luce
F. Anthony
Postmatter
Promise City
Jaws
Sw & Holliday
Kansas Avenue
Topeka
Auction Sale Describes Ely Walker Dry Goods Stock
The St Louis Republic recounts the sale of the Ely Walker dry goods stock in St Louis, detailing a week of continuous bidding, vast quantities moved, and prices ranging up to millions. Bidders from Chicago, New York, Boston and beyond competed, with local merchants among the purchasers, while underwriters arranged rapid repackaging and storage for a final supplementary sale.
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Ely-Walker
St Louis
Topeka
St. Louis
St Louis Republic
United States
Wrld
Ely-Wallie Or Dry Goods Company
Hyers Point
Competitton
North American
Panama
Atlantic
Hudson Bay
Pacific
Washington
Oregon
California
Mexico
Central American
Rgeat
New York
Bowton
Cmetrnadl
Baltimore
Kot & Breat
Ninth and
Washington Avenue
Eighth and
Lucas Aveue
Luess Avenue
Jeems Phillips Death Mentioned in Indiana
Terre Haute Indiana May 11 James Phillips of Vevay known as the original Jeems Phillips of Edward Eggleston s Hoosier Schoolmaster is dying from a four stroke paralysis at age seventy in a hometown note. The item also cites endorsements for Dr King s New Discovery as an ideal remedy for coughs colds and lung complaints with trial bottles at J K Jones drug store Hutchinson Kansas.
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Terre Haute
Ind
James Phillips
Vevay
Jeems Phillips
Edward Eggleston
James L. Francis
Chicago
Kire
John Berguz
Keokuk
Methodist Episcopal Church
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Castoria
Wraepeb
Faen
Butte
England
Ohio
Jacot Mitchell
Unlenville
Stansfield
Kansas Ave
Pestines
Hemetts
Santa Peo
Peerlees Steam Laundry
West
W. Phillips
Eighth Ave
Santa Fe
Colorado River
Pennsylvania
Southern Pacific
Santa Barbara
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Order of Rally Conductors
Tang
Order
Haxanl’s
Bee Area
Wisihirs
Sundas
Catatne Island
Mo. Pacific Railroad
Nashville Exposition
The
Christian Endeavor Rates
Frisco
Hutchinson
Sremerdousl
Than Tang
Ima Tute
ARES
Orient
Oriental
DRASS
Punuaus
Anton
Eocourt
Lope Moron Circus
America
DeeRioa
Lol
Car
Twitsy
F. A. Snow's Drug Store
Ner 6Th and
Kinley
T. FP
Lana, Kinley & Lannan
Kas
Henney Bugsy Co
Warner & Potter
Hamilton Hare
East Sixth Street
Geo. Burghart
E. A. Chaney
East Sth Ave
Keeley
Portsmouth Busedues
Kansas City
Kansas
Keeley Institutes
Lexie & Kerley
Keeley Institute
Henzas City
Perfecton
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