Illinois Club of Washington Formed In Seattle
Former Illinois residents in voluntary exile in Washington formed the Illinois Club of Washington in Seattle with over 400 members. The group aims to erect a Lincoln statue replica on the University of Washington campus as part of Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition plans for 1909, led by Edmund S. Meany and committee members J. W. Langley C. R. Hawkins Lyman Wood and Edward Judd.
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Lincoln Park
Edmund S. Meany
University of Washington
J. W. Langley
C. R. Hawkins
Lyman Wood
Edward Judd
Judd
Mr. Lincoln
Alaska
Seattle hosts Illinois club for Alaska-Yukon exposition
Four Seattle residents H A Frederick Lyman Wood T H Duncan and John Kinnear joined the Illinois Society formed to support the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expo. The group aims to build an Illinois display in 1909, establish downtown headquarters and a member registry to aid travelers west. The exposition, a 10 million dollar effort, seeks to boost Pacific trade and U S revenue while showcasing Alaska and Yukon resources. Seattle serves as a gateway with Puget Sound location and vast timber and agricultural potential. The Illinois society began in October with regular meetings and officers including President R A Ballinger J W Langley E W Bell H J Loveless O L Willett and C K E Bogardus.
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John Kinnear
Illinois Club
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Alaska
United States
Tincle Sam
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Illinois Society
R. A. Ballinger
J. W. Langley
E. W. Bell
H. J. Loveless
O. L. Willett
C. K E. Bogardus
A Miraculous Cure Claims From Electric Bitters
H M Adams and wife of Henrietta Pennsylvania say their child suffered eczema for five years and was deemed incurable. After trying Electric Bitters, seven bottles led to a full recovery. The product is promoted as a blood medicine and body building tonic. Sold for 50 cents and one dollar at S Kingston’s drug store.
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H. M. Adams
Henrietta
S. Kingston
Long Tennessees Fight For Twenty Years Fight With Catarrh
W L Rawle of Bells Tennessee describes a twenty year nasal catarrh struggle. He reports using Bucklen's Arnica Salve on the nasal surface relieved swelling and soreness, preventing recurrence. Kingston's drug store advertises the salve as a best salve.
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W. L. Rawle
Bells, Tenn
Buckien
Kingston
Afraid of It Life Insurance Quip Reveals Caution
Quotation suggests a husband renewed worry after marriage as he took out life insurance soon after wedding. The remark implies a cautious, humorous view of risk and affection, reflecting domestic life narratives in the era.
In Numbers Is Strength and Other Faults Quote
A garbled quotation about faults and numbers appears in a promotional note. The text promotes subscribing to The Call with a special offer and delivery of the Post-Dispatch daily and Sunday. A partial address or office reference is legible but unclear.
Escape from Dartmoor Through a Thick Fog
James Shelburne, inmate 6800, uses a Dartmoor fog to flee a prison farm. He evades guards, hides among convicts, and slips into a rural idyll, meeting a girl named Nancy who learns of her mother’s death and contemplates life after confinement.
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4 READY WRITER Jane-Master TM says he doesn't
The fragment notes a conflict or denial involving a "Jane-Master TM" and an unnamed party. No clear event, location, or date is established, leaving the item as an unclear brief with minimal readable entities.
Convict 6800 Plans Escape After Meeting Wife and Child
In a tense scene a convict visits his wife and little girl, promising to help them and planning to flee. He leaves in disguise with clothes, food, and five pounds, tearfully bidding farewell as he contemplates hiding from pursuing men. Nancy’s message to the girl adds a note of hope amidst danger.
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Sarah
Nancy
M. Quad
Notice to Hunters Prohibited on Private and Public Land
Notice warns that hunting or trespassing on the premises is strictly forbidden and violators will be prosecuted. Applies to public land and lists a long roster of individuals connected to the notice.
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Huntera
Notice of Box Rent Due by January 10
Box rent is now due and must be paid on or before January 10 or the box will be declared vacant. Thomas MiLett, JR., Postmaster. 4-21.
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Thomas MiLett, JR
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