Convicts to Work on Public Highways Urges Road Reform
In a glowing appeal the piece praises North Carolina and other states for using convict labor on public highways as a solution to unemployment and road maintenance. It argues criminals should not be fed in prisons and would gain discipline and productive work outdoors, saving public funds. It extols Washington as beautiful and critiques poor roads and moodily denounces contracting with prisoners.
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Denver
Washington
United States
North Carolina
New York
Texas
Ohio
Altruria colony urged to speed social reform and unity
A prewar note describes the Altruria movement in Sonoma County California offering membership for 50 dollars to fund a communal society. It outlines equal wealth sharing, practical projects like farming a chicken ranch a blacksmith shop and a grocery and promotes an international machinery exhibit entry in Vienna with deadlines.
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Sonoma County
Cal
San Francisco
Edward B. Payne
American Magazine of Civics
Childre
Evening Lecture Festivities Mark Sugar GroveEvent
In Sugar Grove on March 11 editor Maxon delivered a lecture at McDonald’s hall with songs and remarks on the political scene. Mar Lamberry and A. Y. Maxon spoke, followed by more songs. Obvious health notes and funeral details for Chas Riddicton and others are recorded along with local updates and upcoming events.
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Maxon
Chautauqua Populist
McDonald's Hall
Mar. Lamberry
Busti
A.y. Maxon
Coxey On
J.C. Hamilton
Warren
Tabor
Lakewood
Alec Young
Homer Dalrymple
Brokenstraw
Frank Miller
Ar. Berkstrom
Younge
Belle Wheelock
Mary Gregg
Dr. Woondard
Lena Anderson
Jamestown
Rodney Goodwin
BE. L. Moses
Jamestown All
Thomas Orchestra
Fourth Street
Young
G. A. Mattison
Frank Rexford
O. D. Barlow
Century Catarrh Company
Senator Shortt
Harrinsburg
McDonald Bros
Fred B. Root
Warsaw
Nourishment Claim for Consumption Recovery
An advertisement argues that persistent wasting from consumption can only be overcome by Scott's Emulsion. It claims that if wasting is checked and the system is strengthened, recovery becomes possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil Promoted for Lung Ailments
An old advertisement touts Cod liver oil emulsion with hypophosphites as superior for consumption and lung conditions. It claims effectiveness for coughs colds bronchitis and wasting. Pamphlet free from Scott and Bowne New York. Available from all druggists for 60 cents and four dollars.
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Scott& Bowne
N.Y
Hood's Sarsaparilla Claims Remarkable Cures
A historical testimonial letter set extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a superior blood purifier curing diseases from eye inflammation to eczema. Letters describe a Detroit girl regaining sight after six months, a New York woman’s salt rheum disappearance, ivy poisoning relief, and a Mishawaka case easing eczema in a three year old. Hood's is marketed as the sole curative medicine with testimonials from multiple families.
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Hood
Hazel
W. H. Burrer- Field
Hastings St
Detroit
Mich
Peter A. JouNson
Cranbury Station
New Jersey
All Drugs
C. J. Hood & Co
Lowell, Mass
Community notices and events fill local page
The Ladies Auxiliary reports a social and profitable meeting at Mrs Mary Belden s last Wednesday with an upcoming gathering at Mrs Bert Putnam s. A hall party sparked light debate on stargazing on stormy nights. Salvationists visited with music, a Spring Creek party joined, and the army set a March 20 return. Congregational pastor resigns effective late April. Hood s Sarsaparilla advertises spring benefits and health benefits.
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Mary Belden
Bert Putnam
Salvationists
Spring Creek Station
Susie Clark
Spartansburg
Dalton
Roy Gale
Congregational Church
der Ferguson
Sheffield artist builds addition to photo gallery
Local resident W. AT. Bashline undertakes an addition to his photograph gallery in Sheffield. Various notices mention residents like Miss Edith Anundson leaving for Erie to attend Downing Business College and others involved in trades, farming, and court activity. Medical ads for Shedd's pills and Mystic Cure appear among notices and classifieds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield
W. AT. Bashline
Edith Anundson
Erie
Downing Business College
Radeker
R. R. Harrington
F. J Russell
John Axelson
Axel Johnson
Shaw House
P. J. Swain
Carrie Radeker
Buffalo
Rev. Hamilton
Barnes
F. E. Dickinson
Mapleton
South Dakota
L. Leroy
Weidert
W. R. Underwood
Will Wood
Warren
John Shriner
Hinckley
Joe Wright Cigar and Other Popular Goods Ad
A dense promotional ad lists the Joe Wright cigar priced at 10c and touts Lillian Russell Perfume Huyler's Candies Physicians soap ladies stationery Anderson Plymouth Rock products and various groceries and Household items including diabetes cures and coffee to attract shoppers.
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Anderson
Plymouth Rock Spring
Bright
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Ledger
News Publishing Co
D. Reed
Vienna
Europe
Constantinople
Mus‘sapha
Fr. Stupe
Metropolitan Railroad
Theodore Thomas
Pete Dr. Robertson
Corning
North Lima
South Lime
Indiana
New Castle
Sugar Grove
Public Eye
Wonder
Sarsaparilla
H. W. Bushnell
Lyon Brook
Oxford
Sarsapa Villa
Dsy
Francis A. Payette
Mishawaka
Ind
West Spring Creek
J.C. McElroy
N. Y
Shedd
H. N. M Richfield
H. N Richfield
Warren Pa
Landis & Go
Shippensburg
L. G. Noyes & Co
Warren, Pa
Siegfrie
Joe Wright
Lillian Russell
Huyler’s
Huyler
Norway
Holmes & Coutts
Momaja
Childrens
Knox Spring
Clothiers
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