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Troy
Caul
Ill
Post Office Department
Two Yankees Claim North Pole Feats
The article reports that Dr. Frederick A. Cook and Lieut. Robert E. Peary each announced reaching the North Pole, a controversy sparking global debate over veracity. It notes mutual questions, desires for truth, and hopes that both explorers earn honor amid competitive pride.
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North Pole
Frederick A. Cook
Brooklyn
Robert E. Peary
Brick hurled at dog and editor struck in Greenville
A brick thrown at a dog in Greenville last week struck Editor Perryman as he described. The brick, tossed by a neighbor, hit him on the left breast and he is reported in poor condition, likened to a wind broken horse in fly time.
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Greenville
Perryman
Scripps-McRae Combine Formed After San Diego Detroit Wedding
John P. Seripps of San Diego married Miss Eddah McRae of Detroit last week. E W Scripps, father of the sitcom, and Milton A Mele, father of the bride, have long run publishing ventures as the Scripps-McRea League.
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Scripps-McRae
John P. Seripps
San Diego
Cal
Eddah McRae
Detroit
E. W. Scripps
Milton A. Mele
Scripps-McRea League
Complaints Over Congressional Seeds Sent to Community
Many residents complain about the character of congressional seeds sent into the community last spring as poultry would not touch them. The issue appears widespread, raising concerns about the seeds' quality and suitability for the local commerce and farming needs.
Fragmentary note on explorer location and safety
A garbled fragment discusses Dr. Cook or Lieutenant Peary and the uncertain finding of a location. It mentions pale conditions and a lack of exact knowledge where someone was or if anyone has been safe.
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Cook
Peary
Fragmentary note on killings and gold value
Readable fragments discuss killings, then contrast with future focus on gold value. The text hints at societal or financial stakes and anticipates shifting attention from violence to wealth. Names, dates, or places are not discernible in the fragment.
Deceptive Swindler Warned to Use Gentle Handling
Local notice advises caution toward swindlers who come asking for money and urges restraint to avoid harsher retaliation. It warns residents to avoid confrontations and to report suspicious visitors to authorities.
Tariff Impact on Papermill Profit and Crop Loss
An exchange asks how long it will take the present tariff to pay the passage as the corn crop suffers from the US trade stance. The note outlines concern over economic effects on the papermill and agricultural sectors amid tariff policy.
Woman's role in home making praised at Illinois Farmers' Institute
Mrs M M Rumers of Chicago urged modernizing domestic science at the Illinois Farmers Institute, praising Japan's home economics training and arguing every woman should learn household management. She stressed relevance of home duties, urged regular drilling in home making in education, and noted home care as foundational to life.
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M. M. Rumers
Chicago
Illinois Farmers’ Institute
Japan
United States
Bever
St. Louis
Amd
Advertising Creates Value in a Salt Brand Case
A National Salt receiver testified that a brand was a valuable asset due to advertising, not product differences, claiming the salt batch was the same kettle as others. The court pressed on why the brand fetched higher prices, and the witness credited extensive advertising. The piece comments on advertising’s power to create value and warns about candor in claims.
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The
National Salt Company
New York Herald
The Coliseum and Dome at Springfield
The Coliseum, once 225 by 326 feet, expanded to seat about 6,000 after a six year extension. A Night Horse Show is planned midweek. The Dome of the Worlds Fair, moved from Chicago in 1894, will host floriculture with a vast rotunda.
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Chicago
Springfield
Board of Agriculture
SPECIAL PRIZES AT STATE FAIR HIGHLIGHT SPONSORS AND AWARDS
Illinois Board of Agriculture awards plus breeders associations offer extra prizes. Night Horse Show adds 5000 dollars for show horses. Percheron Society, Clydesdale, Belgian, Shire, Hackney and other groups provide cash, medals and ribbons. Swine, sheep and cattle receive extra cash, cups or trophies. State Dairymen reward dairy breeds. It pays to visit the Illinois State Fair.
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Illinois Board of Agriculture
Percheron Society
Percheron Registry Company
Clydesdale Association
American Shire Association
Finais
Poland
China
Duroc Jersey Reds
Chester
Illinois Breeders i
State Fair and Railroads Excursion Rates Promised
Rail lines plan one and one-third fare round trips to the Illinois State Fair on October 19 with reduced special trains on select days. From East St. Louis fares may drop to 3 dollars or less, from Chicago 2.50 to 3 dollars. Expect ample accommodation and neighborhood crowd organizing. Springfield lines and major carriers prepare to handle crowds quickly. Alumni: Illinois Traction System offers under one fare round trips. Electric Bitters ad promotes health benefits amid early newspaper promotions.
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East St. Louis
Chicago
Springfield Lines
Chicago & Alton
Illinois Central
Wabash
Alton
Ilinois Traction
Kentucky Stills and Fights Sparking ills and thrills
A ragged jumble mocks Kentucky woes with rhymes on whiskey stills and crime, then shifts to quips about Mark Twain, a spider in the Enterprise, a gallant country lad, a pump mishap, a traveling man’s humor, and a preacher’s joke on real estate boom.
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Kentucky
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Sold By Kingston
A dramatic kitchen table testimonial urges readers to buy Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for burns cuts and sores. The message touts rapid relief for a burnt child a cut foot a scalded mother and a pile remedy claiming it is the greatest healer on earth with S Kingston as the seller.
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Mr. Druggis
Moses
Baby
Johnie
Mamie
Billie
S. Kingston
McKinley backs State Fair trips for farmers on interurban lines
Central Illinois gridironed with interurban lines owned by Congressman William B. McKinley of Champaign. Springfield hosts the State Fair hub October 19 with lines radiating to St. Louis Decatur Champaign Danville Lincoln Bloomington and Peoria. He promotes a round trip rate under one fare to lure farmers, supports income and corporate taxes, and hints at a Senate candidacy when Cullom’s term ends. The talk turns from hogs to a street corner street conversation.
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Central Illinois
William B. McKinley
Champaign
Springfield
St. Louis
Decatur
Danville
Lincoln
Bloomington
Peoria
McKinley
United States
Cullom
Pink Pain Tablet Ad Highlights Quick Relief Claim
An ad from The Call's Classified column promotes Pink Pain Tablet for headaches, menstrual pain, and general aches with a 20 minute onset. The 250 box formula is promoted and urges readers to ask their druggist or doctor about it, signed by S. Kineton. The ad targets Troy and nearby readers, suggesting it will bring results.
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S. Kineton
Troy
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