Doctor Despaired by Anemia Cure
Dr Williams Pink Pills claimed to cure anemia as food cures hunger. A Plainfield New Jersey woman, Mrs Thomas J McGann of 17 Lincoln Place, recounts relief after taking about twelve boxes, with improved heart rhythm, headaches gone, pink cheeks, and renewed energy, noting the pills cost 50 cents a box or 2 50 for six, mailed from Schenectady New York.
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Williams
Thomas J. McGann
Lincoln Place
Plainfield
N. J
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N.Y
Starch made simple with Defiance for fine laundry
The article promotes Defiance Starch as the solution for stiff laundry. It claims it requires a thinner application than other brands, preserving fabric beauty and wear while avoiding paste buildup.
Fireflies as night readers in Jamaica
The text notes Jamaica’s fire-flies emit 80 brilliant lights, enough for a dozen enclosed under a tumbler to read or write at night. The flies, as large as a hive bee, are harmless. Their sudden abundance serves natives as a barometer indicating approaching rain.
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Jamaica
Starch Claims Superior Modern Formulation
A patent starch maker touts progress from 25 year old formulas to current Defiance Starch. It omits harmful chemicals and adds a new ingredient to provide greater strength and smoother texture than rivals.
British firms exhibit on ship for world markets
Three hundred British firms contributed goods for an exhibit displayed on the lower decks of a former military transport. The ship will sail from London to markets in Canada, the West Indies, South America, South Africa, India, China, Japan and Australia, with the voyage expected to last twelve months.
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London
Canada
West Indies
South America
South Africa
India
China
Japan
Australia
Gardens in Austria and Hungary Support Practical Horticulture
About 8000 scholarly gardens exist in Austria not counting Hungary. They link with private and public schools and serve practical instruction in horticulture and tree-growing. Many include botanical museums and bee hives for hands on study.
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Austria
Kingdom
Hungary
Hidden lives and lessons from quiet deeds
A reflective note on how unseen faithful lives soften history and how human error outpaces the ability to repair it. The quote suggests humility in counting the impact of those who stayed hidden and the ease of missteps over making amends.
Stensland Confesses in Bank Embezzlement Case
Stensland, linked to the Milwaukee Avenue State Bank collapse, pleads guilty to embezzlement and related banking law violations. He receives concurrent sentences totaling up to ten years, with immediate imprisonment at Joliet after a court hearing in Chicago. His daughter supported him as he was moved to the penitentiary.
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Chicago
Paul
Steinsland
Milwaukee Avenue State Bank
Jpliot
Stepsland
Stensland
Inga Sandberg
Jallet Whiteman
McMahon
Joliet
Wabash train crash at Danville opens switch
A passenger train 8 on the Wabash railroad crashed into a freight train after an open switch near Danville. Early reports list four dead and one missing, with 35 to 40 injured mostly lightly. General Manager Henry Miller attributes the accident to the freight crew leaving the switch open.
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Danville
Henry Miller
Wabash Road
Terrible storms sweep through Alicante Granada and Murcia
Severe storms lash Spanish provinces Alicante Granada and Murcia causing floods washing out rail lines wrecking crops and destroying buildings. Twenty five bodies delivered to a village church in Santa Meva.
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Madrid
Alicante
Granada
Murcia
Santa Meva
Illinois State News: Joel M Longenecker Dies at 59
Joel M. Longenecker former state's attorney of Illinois died at his Chicago home after a monthlong illness. Born in Robinson, he served as assistant and chief of the state's attorney office from 1887 to 1892, participated in high profile cases including Cronin and Haymarket prosecutions, and was past commander of the Illinois department Grand Army of the Republic.
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Joel M. Longenecker
Chicago
Mr. Longenecker
Robinson
Ill
Illinois
Horse Finds Owner Ring After Hoof Snafu
A Champaign county man, Joseph Jackson, lost a valuable diamond ring over a week ago. He found it while inspecting his driving horse, the ring wedged around the horse’s shoe spur. The ring suffered little damage and was returned to its owner.
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Bloomington
Joseph Jackson
Champaign County
Gov Deneen seeks requisitions over Stensland case
Springfield Governor Deneen issues requisitions to the governors of New York and New Jersey to expedite the return of Paul O. Stensland, Milwaukee Avenue bank president, from Tangier to Chicago. The actions aim to prevent delays by unsure landing state and ensure prompt transport to Chicago.
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Springfield
New Bank at Taylorville Sets $250000 Capital
Taylorville to see a new bank and trust company formed with local and foreign capital and a capital stock of 250000 dollars. The firm plans immediate erection of a five story bank building.
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New Bank
Taylorville
Bank and Trust
Victory for the Loyalists Presbytery Session Ends Split
The Anna The session of the Ilnots presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian church met here and decided to continue the old Cumberland Presbyterian presbytery, signaling unity within the faction.
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Anna
Ilnots Presbytery
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Old Cumberland Presbyterian Presbytery
Frisco expands yards at Mitchell on 100 acre tract
The Frisco railroad is advancing work at Mitchell by laying out extensive yards and a yard house. A 100 acre tract was purchased years ago by C. and H. I. as part of the development program.
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Frisco
Mitchell
Frisco Railroad
Lumber Yard Fire Destroys J W Walker Yard at Lerna
A blaze destroyed the J. W. Walker lumber yard in Lerna with losses estimated at 10000 dollars. The same yard suffered fire damage two years earlier, highlighting repeated blight on local industry.
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Lerna
J. W. Walker
Aged Shelby Resident J Myers Dies at 93
Mrs. J. Myers of Shelby near here died at her home aged 93. She was among Shelby county’s oldest residents. Four children survive. Chicago contractor Knudson indicted for wife murder. Mrs. Knudson died March 17.
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Shelby
Pana
Chicago
Knute O. Knudson
West Pullman
After Twelve Years Republicans Move Back to Chicago HQ
After a 12 year absence the Republican state committee reopened headquarters at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Chicago marking a return to the city.
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Chicago
Republican State Committee
Indeterminate Sentence For Criminal Assault
Chester Everett Sheppard was sentenced in the circuit court to a term of one to 14 years in the penitentiary on a charge of criminal assault.
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Chester—Everett Sheppard
Old Soldiers of Morgan Held Reunion in Jacksonville
Old soldiers from Morgan County gathered in Jacksonville for a reunion held on September 26. Congressman Cheng of Indiana delivered an address to the attendees.
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Morgan
Jacksonville
Morgan County
Congressman Cheng
Indiana
Northwestern Wheat Crop Shortfall Reported
Chicago late news reports the Northwestern wheat crop has been overestimated and yields in the region will be short, indicating a smaller harvest than previously expected.
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Chicago
Dr. H. G. Van Sandt Dies at Montrose Home
Dr. H. G. Van Sandt, a trustee of the Charleston state normal school, died at his Montrose home from paralysis of the brain. The Effingham community notes his passing and honors his public service.
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H. G. van Sandt
Effingham
Charleston State Normal School
Montrose
Bryan's Parents Buried at Salem
Report corrects rumor that the slaves of W. J. Bryan's parents were buried in Ohio. It states they are buried at East Lawn in Salem, confirming local burial here.
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Bryan
Salem
W. J. Bryan
Ohio
East Lawn
Ladies Shirtwaist Pattern No 6513 Debuts
Pattern No 6513 introduces a novel shirtwaist shown in dark red albatross with center front yokes finished by a black silk piping. Front tucks add fullness into a belted shape, bishop sleeves, high standing collar, and a narrow neckband. Sizes 32–42 require 3 yards of 36 inch material. Send 10 cents for pattern, include size and number.
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Pattern Department
On the Stygian Ferry Collapsed Charon Frantic
An odd dispatch notes Charon in collapse aboard the Stygian Ferry. A quoted witness says the spirit sought a rebate first, leaving the great master of transportation utterly flabbergasted. The brief item reads as a humorous, mythic quip from the Sun.
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Charon
Sun
Jealous Of Bobbie S Wipe And Her Extravagances
A column recalls a New York Globe idea that women indulge in little luxuries to prepare for Bobbie’s future. One uptown woman saves for Bobbie’s education and travels, then splurges, rationalizing that Bobbie’s future wife will approve and not mind the cost.
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New York Globe
Bobbie
Spuat
Costly Clothes for Women and Rare Fabrics
A Philadelphia Bulletin piece notes extravagant prices for luxury textiles and accessories. It cites cloth of gold described as costly, juryrigged gowns and court trains costing thousands, and yet 2500 dollars per pound for high quality linen thread, with examples from Paris and Kherson.
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Sumatra
Jace
Maire Antique
Paris
Russia
Kherson
Brussels
Philadelphia Bulletin
Why Music Attracts Spiders
A French investigator M Lecaillou reports spiders respond to buzzing sounds, not music. Experiments with violin, flies, piano, violoncello and cornet show only sounds resembling buzzing draw spiders, while cornet and piano frighten them.
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M. Lecaillou
The Way Out with Grape-Nuts Health Story
An ambitious girl disabled by nervousness and hysteria finds relief and strength after turning to Grape-Nuts. She recounts failing high school, persistent illness, and eventual recovery, noting improved sleep, mood, and energy, leading to teaching and a happy home four years later. Read The Road to Wellville.
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Ife
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Peruna praised by grateful patient from Ohio
Esther M Milner describes severe pelvic weakness headaches and inability to do housework. After four bottles of Peruna she is cured and urges other women to seek relief, praising the medicine and its impact on her life.
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DeGraff
Ohio
B. Hartman
Columbus
Esther M. Milner
Peruna
Mrs. Milner
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