Caldwell & Drake Paints World Fair Structures in Kinloch Ad
Caldwell and Drake, builders of the Agricultural Palace and other World’s Fair structures, tout Kinloch paint for long wear and dependable finish. The firm’s projects include state capitols, a million dollar hotel at West Baden, and public buildings. Our local agent explains why Kinloch is the smart choice and competitive prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell & Drake
St. Louis
Arkansas
West Virginia
West Baden
Kinloch
BRIEF BITS From The Racket and Local Notices
A collection of short items reports minor injuries births deaths and local updates. Dr Rodgers family medicines and eye care offered at the Racket and Baird House. An eastbound or westbound train delays noted. A son born to August Brunworth. Charles Gindler Sr. ill near town. Mamie Bryant moves to new Main Street addition. Light plant engine run causes injury to Sapp with two fingers injured. William Love dies aged 65 in Hamel Township. interment at Quercus Grove. Mosquito description near Silver Creek and Donk mine foot injury to James Taylor. Rocky Mountain Tea advertised as mellowing drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodgers
Coxx
Ason
August Brunworth
St. Louis
Charles Gindler
Mamie Bryant
Wm. Baird
Main Street
Electric Light
City Electrician
Sapp
Braver
Sallee
Baird
William Love
Hamel Township
Quercus Grove
Silver Creek
James Taylor
Donk
Humor and Philosophy By Duncan M Smith 1904
A compact collection of wry maxims and quips on love, speech, discipline, and social norms. The author, Duncan M Smith, presents brief, paradoxical observations reflecting early 20th century humor and philosophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan M. Smith
Cheery talk on light in window sparks a vaudeville tease
A playful exchange reveals a married man and a sentimental young man debating the meaning of a lit window. The younger man jokes about vegetarianism while the married man hints at a waiting wife and explanations, delivering a wry domestic humor moment.
Horseless road machine promises high fuel and cost
Early concept notes describe a vehicle that covers plains and hills without horses yet consumes gasoline and twenty dollar bills, highlighting speculative fuel and price concerns.
A Good Defense and a Sharp Wit in City Skits
A witty exchange about pin money and a “hatpin money” defense sparks bemused laughter. A resident quips that old Skinflint has money to burn, yet adds he has not been arrested for violating the smoking ordinance, drawing laughs at the gathering.
Foxy critic avoids writing his own book
The prisoner receives striped salt at the Office while the critic declines authorship. Half the world remains unaware of the other half’s life, yet experience allows a reasonable guess.
Troy Board of Education Holds Regular Meeting 1904
Board of Education of Troy Illinois met in regular session with President absent. I W Cook served as president pro tem as members Donoho Mantle Horsley Shadwick were present and Morriss absent. Finance committee reported favorable on bills for painting and papering 77.00 and appliances 84.5. Janitor R H Hoge hired for ten months at 45 a month. School to open September 1 and close September 5 for Labor Day. Medal contest contributors offered 4.10 to be added to library fund. Adjourned after thanking contest promoters and patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Ilc
Board of Education
Drol
I. W. Cook
Donoho
Mantle
Horsley
Shadwick
Morriss
James Higbble
Ing
M. F. Auwarter
Aimapiies
I-W. Coox
R. H. Mantle
Highland Milling elevator ready to receive wheat
Notice announces the Highland Milling Co elevator is ready to receive wheat at the highest market cash price. A bulk handling dump is available and flour and mill feeds are stocked. Manager H. A. Canopy invites public patronage. Also offers thirty-two Mainstreet lots for sale via Mrs. L. J. Taylor. No hunting or trespassing without permit on WM. Klostermeyer’s premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Milling Co’s
H. A. Canopy
WM. Klostermeyer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ucome
Bollman
Odd Fellows’ Building
Kinloch Paint Company
J. ©. Gebayer
Fis
Rocky Mountain Tea
Kinggtoy
By Duncan M: Smith
Valentine
Rus
Mainstreet
L. J. Tayior
Park Place
W. W. Jarvis
J. N. Jarvis
J. J. Brown
R. D. Lone
BROWN & LONG, PHYSICIANS AND_SURGEONS
F. E. Linder
Clay Street
J. W. Garnet’s
F. W. Zanders
Risser Residence
Kinloch 17
J. G. Schoece
Chicago Veterinary College
Hassinger Place
Kinloch 64
James N. Jarvis
F. F. Miller
L. W. Sondles
Citizens’ Shaving Parlor
Julius Peter
we-UnionShop
Givemeacall
Main St
W.F. Peter
Weber Jr
A Weber Jr
Nobby
Geo
Liebler
Kingston
U.S
U.S Patent Office
June Sailee
Optician
Litchfield
Baird Hotel
Phéres
Etprotecia
Bewa
Sailee
Aments
Holligter's
Rocky Mountain
Dane Omer
Wien
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