The Oldest Newsboy of Joliet Illinois
The oldest newsboy in the world is based in Joliet Illinois. Born in 1800 he is approaching his ninety seventh year and still works from early morning to late evening. He rises at 4 a.m. to meet trains and supplies newspapers to the public. He lost a leg in a mine accident at Braidwood twenty years ago.
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Joliet
Ill
Chicago Chronicle
Braidwood
Vermifuge and Tea Advertisements Plus Suicide Mention
An 19th century fragment promotes White's Cream Vermifuge claiming relief for hunger and worm-induced crying in babies. It also notes the death by suicide of Lyman J. Gage’s son in Seattle after mental distress. A household reminder touts Rocky Mountain Tea as grace and beauty, sold by Noah Martin.
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Nash Martin
Lyman J. Gage
the Treasury
Seattle
Democrats nominate Claude R. Porter for Governor
On Tuesday August 7 the Democrats nominated former Senator Claude R Porter for Governor. The Republicans re nominated Governor AB Cummins who is currently serving his second term.
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Laws
Claude R. Porter
Ab,cummins
Catarrh Cure Claim and Mo. Official Passes
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh in all stages with a $100 reward for failure. The ad promotes internal use to reach blood and mucous surfaces. Also notes C Brockmeyer, ex-lieutenant governor of Missouri, died in St Louis at age 80 after a long illness and operation.
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Hall
C. Brockmeyer
J. 8
Phelps
St. Louis
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Proclaimed Quick Burns Cure
Major Hamm, editor and manager of Read agai fee rork Eminence Yo, recounts buying Bucklen’s Arnica Salve four years ago. He says it cured him of tears and has caused no trouble since. Described as quickest healer of burns sores cuts and wounds available at Noah Martin’s drug store.
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Major Hamm
Read Agai Fee
Piles
Bucklen
Noah Martin
Reunion to be held in Arm strong grove near Cincinnati
A three day reunion begins September 3 in Arm strong grove near Cincinnati. Labor Day opening session under United Mine Workers control. Day two to the old soldiers. Day three prepared by Cincinnati business men and citizens. Efforts aim to ensure success.
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Armstrong Grove
Cincinnati
United Mine Workers
Mystery of Digestive Ailments Solved by Pills Claim
A legend claims Dr Kings New Life Pills cure indigestion and constipation. The advertisement asserts the pills guarantee perfect relief and are sold for 60 cents at local drug stores, with a promise of a secret remedy credited to Magnolia Indiana.
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King
John G Pleasant
Magnolia
Ind
Cherokee Indian Baseball Club Two Games with Trenton Wan
The Cherokee Indian baseball club played two games with the Trenton Wan last Friday at Moberly. The second game was at night and the light was Dy lang s who carry with. Shen ja. Light. Plant. h ti which furnishen 60 aro a ighta of 50,2 Me hand Ie powey ache cen deg.
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Trenton
Moberly
Dy. Langs
Shen Ja
Parable Teachings and Prayer Reflections from Luke Chapter 18
A reflective discussion of Jesus parables on persistent prayer and humility. The excerpt analyzes the righteous judge and the penitent publican, contrasts Pharisee and publican attitudes, and emphasizes that steadfast prayer aligns with God’s justice and mercy. It references Matthew Henry and various biblical cross references to illuminate main lessons.
Kilmer Swamp Root Sample Offer For Kidney Trouble
In a promotional feature Dr. Kilmer and Co offers a free sample bottle and book about kidney and bladder trouble. Readers are urged to mention the newspaper and mail their address to Binghamton New York. Fifty cent and one dollar sizes sold by druggists.
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Vondarti
Cabin James
Bright
Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. C
Requime Fifty
Rich Mines Discovered Open Vast Placer Claims
In Cheyenne Wyoming on August 4 thousands of acres of placer claims in the Douglas Creek district are slated for opening. Experts estimate the mineral deposits could be worth between 16 000 000 and 20 000 000. Frank Bevans reports from David T Day chief of the US Geological Survey that center samples assay at 780 to the ton in gold with 30 percent magnetic iron and 54 percent hematite. Platinum is present though not reported. The sands yield rich potential and thousands of acres are being claimed.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Douglas Creek
Frank Bevans
David T. Day
United States Geological Survey
Placer Field
Day
Texas Wonder Credited By Huntsville Reader
Resident T W Malone of Huntsville testifies that four years of kidney and bladder trouble were cured by Hall's Great Discovery Texas Wonder. He writes to St Louis doctor E W Hall praising the remedy and recommending it.
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Huntsville
E. W. Hall
St. Louis
Texas
Hall
T. W. Malone
Texas Wonder Cure Advertised For Kidney and Bladder Health
A small Texas Wonder bottle, Hall's Great Discovery, claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles, gravel, diabetes, seminal emissions, back pain, rheumatism, and urinary irregularities in men and women. It promises children bladder relief, two months of treatment, and nationwide mail order. Dr F. E. Hall is listed as sole manufacturer. testimonials urged.
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Texas Wonder
Hall
FE. W Hall
St. Louis
Folk to Seek Law for Dram Shop License Fee
Governor Folk will urge the next general assembly to pass a law requiring every dram shop keeper to pay an eight hundred two dollar license. The fund created will be used for building good roads.
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Folk
General Assembly
Ballert's Horebound Syrup Promoted for Colds and Coughs
An advertisement touts Ballert's Horebound Syrup as a positive cure for colds in children and a preventive against pneumonia and pulmonary diseases. A user testimonial claims five years of use with wonderful results. The note mentions sale by Nosh.
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Ballert
Balard
Nosh
Campaign buttons push for 1968 bid across the South
The item notes buttons bearing For President in 1968 Charles Warner Fairbanks are widely distributed in the South. The piece mentions Speaker Cannon and possible Illinois opposition, with references to campaign dynamics and related political chatter.
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Charles ¥.Warner Fairbanks
South
Cannon
Ferances
Illinois
Frisco Railroad Struggles Amid Ozark Rain Impact
A Clarksville newspaper notes the Frisco railroad faces heavy disruption across most lines from Springfield due to intense rains in the Ozark region. Traders warn of slowed shipments and potential delays as crews work to stabilize damaged routes.
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Frisco
Springfield
Ozark Country
Sea Wall Safety in Galveston and Dr King’s Discovery
E E Goodloe of Waco credits five years of use with Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption as keeping him well. The ad notes a cough remedy available at Noah Martin’s drug store with 50 cent and 1.00 dollar bottles and a free trial. A St Petersburg telegraph report says a reactionary group seeks executions for officials killed and for those involved in revolts, endangering ex parliament members.
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E. E. Goodloe
Dutton St
Waco
Tex
Dr. King
Leasant
Noah Martin
St. Petersburg
Russia
Hay Fever Relief Claim and Texas Campaign Spending
An advertisement touts Boley Honey and Tar as a quick remedy for hay fever and summer colds with instant relief and healing of inflamed passages. The notice identifies the genuine product by a yellow package. A separate line notes Judge Charles K Bell of Texas spent over 69000 in a governor's campaign, exceeding two years of the governor's salary.
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Noah Martin
Charles K.bell
Texas
Ten Years in Bed Kidney Cure Testimonial
R A Gray of Oakland Indiana recalls ten years bedridden with kidney disease. He sought top medical care but found no relief until Foley’s Kidney Cure was recommended. Noah Martin reports the remedy as a Godsend.
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Korep
R. A Gray
J. P
Oakland Ind
Foley
Noah Martin
Prosecution Moves to Dissolve Kansas City Board of Trade
Circuit court proceedings threaten to dissolve the Kansas City Board of Trade over alleged trust status. The National Board of Trade of Kansas City has prepared a petition, with filing date undisclosed. The suit asserts board rules fix grain and food prices and limit quantities.
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Circuit Court
Jackson County
Kansas City Board of Trade
National Board of Trade of
Kansas City
Board of Trade
Warning against unproven kidney cure claims
A warning warns readers away from a unverified treatment claim for kidney diseases. The message cautions that using the remedy could be harmful and leaves the user responsible for any outcomes.
Mikesa Battleship Sunk Last Fall Near Sabes Repaired This Week
The Japanese battleship Mikesa, sunk last fall near Sabes by an onboard explosion, was successfully heated last week after many repeated failures, indicating a repair effort following the prior loss.
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Mikesa
Sabes
Senior Citizens Face Kidney and Prostate Health Issues
The fragment discusses common male age related ailments including kidney and bladder problems, prostate gland concerns, and overall health challenges for men over sixty. It mentions a 91 year old man and references medical conditions affecting longevity.
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Dasiger
Leuriett
Beatel Ihe
Uae
A Roe
Fragmented article fragment recounts road accident and society blurbs
The clumsy report notes a buggy collision near Eadly's grocery, injuring none. It shifts to scattered quotes on wealth, higher earning, and virtue, then promotes Morallister's Rocky Mountain Tea with a local seller.
Woman fears wrinkles then seeks Hollister remedy
A woman frets over aging until wrinkles appear and fears them more. She might avoid this with Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea priced 35 cents, offered by Tes or Tableta and Noah Martin.
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Hollister’s
Noah Martin
Iron Mountain Mine Ends After Four Decades of Operation
The Iron Mountain Missouri mine, once yielding profits of 87 million, will be dissolved next month. The company will divide assets near 1 million and convert some lands into a cattle ranch as the town’s population collapses from 6000 to about 50.
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Iron Mountain
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promoted by Texas Merchant
A Wil low Point Texas merchant Mr I T Bogg endorses Ballard's Snow Liniment for rheumatism burns cuts and sore muscles claiming instant relief and calling it the best all round liniment he has used.
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Ballard
I. T. Bogg
Willow Point
Texas
Noah Martin
Seismic Shocks Hit San Remo Area Briefly
A severe earthquake lasting about two seconds struck San Remo at 11 this morning causing panic among residents. Lighter tremors were reported in Bordighera and Goldirodi as aftershocks.
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Rome
San Remo
Bordighera
Goldirodi
Foley’s Honey and Tar praised by New Jersey editor
M Lynch of Phillipsburg Daily Fest writes of Foley's Honey and Tar as the best cough remedy in his family. He notes its strong praise and mentions kidney or bladder troubles as common, while Foley’s Kidney Cure is claimed to never disappoint. Noah Martin
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New Jersey
M . Lynch
Phillipsburg
N. J
Daily Fest
Foley
Noah Martin
Monkeys Funeral After Tunnel Tragedy
In Ronceverte West Virginia on August 7 more than 100 circus monkeys suffocated while passing through a railroad tunnel. The loss is about 1500 dollars. They were cremated and placed in an urn at Ford Hill with a minister delivering the eulogy.
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Ronceverte
Cir ‘Ous
Ford Hill
Electric Bitters credited with curing illness for E H Wolfe
The Bear Grove Indiana resident E H Wolfe credits Electric Bitters with curing kidney trouble that caused severe suffering two years ago. He says the tonic also cured general debility and other ailments including stomach, blood, headache, dizziness, and weakness. Priced at 50 cents and guaranteed by Noah Martin's drug store.
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E. H. Wolfe
Bear Grove
Noah Martin
Auto Accident Gives Hearing To Deaf-Mute Girl
In Sisseton South Dakota on August 5 twelve year old Eva Towles who has been deaf mute since birth regained hearing after an automobile accident. The vehicle overturned and the family was thrown out. Eva was run over and thought dead but survived and could distinguish sound. She is now learning to talk.
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Sisseton
Eva, Towles
Eva
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