Local Notes and Humorous Gaffe Make headlines in Troy
A fragmented 1904 issue mixes a tale of Congressman Williams miscasting attire amid a joke about mental concentration with local civic aims. It highlights a Business Men's Association planned to boost employment and town progress, cites Dr Von Schliermeyer on neurasthenia, and notes Polish wolf incidents plus political rust about local candidates and Edward’s long title.
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Terre Haute
Bob”’ Williams
Williams
Speaker Cannon
Congressman Williams
Washington Letter on public buildings and politics in 1904
Washington correspondent reports Congress debating site for new federal buildings north of the White House amid opposition and alleged pro real estate schemes. Taft faces shipping bills affecting Philippine trade. Clara Barton Red Cross turmoil. education compulsion proposal. local Washington issues including 40 Congressmen accused of abuses, Mount Vernon dampness tunnel, Panama commission HQ in Colon, and Speaker Cannon nearing 74.
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Washington D. C
Congress
White House
Senate
Fairbanks
Departments of State and Justice
Lafayette Square
Spooner
Gorman
Supreme Court
Capitol Hill
Foraker
Capitol
House
Teller
Pennsylvania Avenue
Nelson
Potomac
Capitol Steps
Market Square
Fourteenth Street
Post Office Department
Star Office
Venice
Amsterdam
Judiciary Park
Mall
Philippine Islands
Taft
Lodge
Hale
Frye
Miss Clara Barton
Red Cross Society
Miss Barton
Boston
Russia
Japan
Macfarland
Washington
Bristow
Mount Vernon
Panama Commission
Colon
Cannon
An Everyday Creed by E Stocking
A compact affirmations piece by E Stocking extols soap, work, fresh air, exercise, sleep, and the healing power of nature. It champions laughter, flowers, sunsets, birds, and a hopeful outlook, plus frankness, simple home life, hospitality, and human kindness.
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E. Stocking
Great Sensation in Leesville Over Life Saving Cure
In Leesville Indiana W H Brown, thought likely to die, survived after using Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption. He reports immediate relief from asthma and a complete cure soon after. The remedy claims to treat consumption pneumonia bronchitis and grip and is sold priced 50 cents and 1.00 by S Kingston druggist with trial bottles free.
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Leesville
Ind
W. H. Brown
S. Kingston
Robbed the Grave by Electric Bitters praised by patient
Philadelphia man John Oliver details severe illness and recovery after using Electric Bitters. He credits the tonic with saving him from a grave condition after three doctors gave up. Also endorsed by Dr. Bergin and Ballard's Snow Liniment for burns and emergencies. Sold by S Kingston's drug store. Eye care by J Be Matae gy, Troy Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
Philadelphia
S. Kingston
World’s Fair post master pleads guilty in mail case
F C Hostetter former post master at the World’s Fair administration building pleaded guilty in St Louis district court to opening mail addressed to others. He was fined $50 and costs. He said curiosity prompted the act while noting no belief of money taken.
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St. Louis Globe-Democratives
F. C. Hostetter
United States District Court
St. Louis
Hostetter
Health 18 Youth and the Herbine Remedy Ad
An early 1900s patent medicine ad promotes Herbine for health and disease prevention. It claims cure for constipation biliousness dyspepsia fever skin liver and kidney issues and purifying the blood. A testimonial from Mrs D W Smith of Whitney Texas dated April 3 1902 endorses the product priced at 50 cents a bottle at S Kingston's.
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D. W. Smith
Whitney
Texas
S. Kingston's
A Thoughtful Man Helps Wife With Cure
M. M. Austin of Winchester Indiana faced his wife's severe stomach and liver trouble. He used Dr King’s New Life Pills which provided instant relief and she was eventually cured. Available for 25 cents at S Kingston’s drug store.
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M. M. Austin
Winchester
Ind
Dr. King
S.kingston
Cures Coughs and Colds Advertises Ballard’s Syrup
Mrs. C. Peterson of 625 Lake St Topeka Kansas endorses Ballard’s Horehound Syrup as a fast effective cough and cold remedy with pleasant taste. S. Kingston’s sells the 25c 50c and 1.00 bottles. J H Stienhans offers low prices on wall paper and advertises printing services by The Cart’s job department produces reliable printing.
Easter Monday social dance at Burk's hall
The Weekly Bulletin notes a social dance at Burk's hall on Easter Monday with about twenty five young couples. It records local events including J G Dee ending his term at Harperville school to study theology at McKendree College, a nose injury to F L Hampton, and Dr John S Dewey attending to a sick wife while at Springfield. It lists school director votes, the new board members, a burglary at Wm Freudenau's Brookside store, and the village election result favoring Anti Temperance candidates. Ida Belle Kissel, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hassinger, died aged 20 years 8 months.
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Burk's Hall
J. G. Dee
Harperville” School
Lebanon
McKendree College
F. L Hampton
John S. Dewey
Springfield
T. B. Spaulding
George Lawson
Wm. Donohoe
Ignatius Riggin
F. AcSabin
T.B
Spa
Sampson Kingaton
H. C. Kersey
Ida
Belle Kissel
J. W. Kissel
G.W. Hassinger
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Srey Weekly
Call
B.w.jarvis
Troy
Maois
Illinois
Kinloch
von Schliermeyer
Berlin University
Poland
Port Arthur
Ita
Edward
Georgia
Epi
Newsy
Sory
Charles E. Cornelius
Fort Russell
Sophia A. Bantz
Oliver Woodcock
Waterloo
Sophia Schiebe
Carpenter
Wm. Metzger
St. Jacob
Margaret Metzger
Adam F. Flath
Jarvis Wilhelmina Klausing
Pin Oak
Ernest Quade
Alhambra
Catherine Spitznagel
Wesley W. Capstick
Glen Carbon - Belle McCloskey
Shelbina
Fred W. Meyer
Prairietown
Minnie Dubbelde
Roy Vanden Broeck
Emma Jagemann
Edward C. Westhoff
Fr. Russel
Louisa M. Heern
Bethalto
C. J. Gould
Bangor, Me
Ella Barker
New Orleans
Burns
Bergin
Pana
Ballard
Krause's
J. BE
Mataégy OQ. D
Scientific Optician
Troy, Ill
J. H. Stienhans
Chris. Busse
A. Heddergott
W. W. Jarvis
D. G. Jarvis
Troy Exchange Bank
Bowee
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