Remarkable Rescue by a Loyal Horse Named Tom
Agnes and Pauline Bain nearly drowned when their horse slipped into Cleero Creek near Tipton Indiana. The horse swam to them, towed them ashore, and guided their grateful family home. Tom the horse is hailed as a hero and spared from sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes
Pauline Bain
Cleero Creek
Tipton
Ind
Cineinnats
Commercial Tribune
Agnes Fially
Tom
Bala
Almanac Sinner Sparks Kidney Cure Tale
Matthews Ark Aug 25 Mrs Leeb Sanders describes kidney trouble relief after using Dodd's Kidney Pills from a 1902 almanac. She reports rapid improvement and faith in the remedy, praising its effectiveness for kidney ailments. Her story reflects widespread early 20th century patent medicine promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews
Ark
Dodd
Declining Faith and Seed Trader Abroad
The report notes Moro chiefs questioning beliefs about a heavenly passport, amid comments on faith and heresy. Salzer of La Crosse Wisconsin, known for Salzer Seeds, travels to Europe with his wife to examine new farm seed varieties in Ruesti and Hungary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teaven
Ren . Salzer
la Crosse
Wis
Salzer
Europe
Ruesti
Hungary
Venom and Catarrh Care Mentioned in Odd Ad Snippet
A short lines segment notes Hails Catarrh Care to be taken internally priced at 13 cents. It adds a Dunne the poet remark about ven om and a haunch, reflecting a quirky, antiquated ad style with named figures.
Ghoste Cemetery Vandalism Haunts Indiana Farm
George Flowers a Sandridge farmer cleared an ancient cemetery of 300 headstones, moved stones into Embarrass River, plowed and planted melons and potatoes. The haunted house, family illness, and threatened prosecutions follow as the Lawrence County grand jury investigates grave desecration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Flowers
Sandridge
Lowers
Gram Jury
Lawrence County
Opening of Fall Maneuvers End of First Shom Attack
Great public interest grips New England coast as a simulated naval battle unfolds off Cape Ann. Commander Pillsbury leads the attacking squadron with Prairie Panther and Supply, while Rear Admiral Higginson defends aboard the Kearsarge with two other battleships, and supporting ships including the Brooklyn Olympia and Montgomery. The test proves tense as harbor reconnaissance and signal exchanges heighten alarms along Rockport and surrounding villages. The exercise plans to foil Pillsbury’s fleet from slipping into ports between Chatham and Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Pillsbury
Higginson
Prairie
Panther
Supply
Kearsarge
Maassachetts
Alabama
Brooklyn
Olympia
Mont
Kpurt
Mass
Kaima
Ian
Cervera
Rockport
Ang
Skurryine
Rock of Red
Igginson
Chatham
Portland
Inquest Held Over Minnie Mitchell Weld Death in Chicago
The Chicago inquest could not identify remains believed to be Minnie Mitchell Weld. Key figures Thompson Claffy Conn schinom and Bartholin faced the grand jury as the coroner’s physician cast doubt on the body’s identity while a verdict urged Bartholin’s apprehension until guilt or innocence is proven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Mitchell Weld
Chicago
Bartholin-Mitchell
Minnie Mitchell
Phiree Mien
O ‘Thompson
Marthaling Soba
Th Thompson
William J. Bar
Mitchell
Pr. Springer
Dhate Tie
Mitch- OW
Thompson
Dad
Claffy
Conn Schinon
Willian Bartholin
Preacher polat ave moroni missionaries and clerical moves
The item notes two Methodist missionaries in Moroni Cth as the only Gentiles among pli Ny converts. It lists Rev Sean EL Ball resigning Lowe Mass pulpit to become Weston Coll president, Archdeacon lend and Baty at Hirsch school Galician with 56 004 pupils and fifty teachers. It mentions Mrs Mary Rowe of Fowler T Minneapolis nearly 162 attending services, Francis Murphy moving to California, James N Rogers embracing Mohammedanism, Rev Dr John N Kerr to be American Tract Society secretary, and Archbishop Ireland criticizing Catholic opponents of the Philippines policy following Taft mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moroni
Cth
Pli Ny
Sean EL Ball
Lowe Mass
Wecome
Weston Coll Washington
Archdeacon Lend
D. Batty
de Hirsch
Mary Rowe
Fowler T Church
Minneapolis
Francis Murphy
California
James N. Rogers
Eleeles
Salinas
Cal
John N. Kerr
San Francisco ‘Theological Seminary
American ‘Tract Society
Archbishop Ireland
St. Paul
Associated Press
Philippines
Taft
Waiting for Her Ship Mascot Ship Cat Returns to Kittens
A ship cat faithful to home and offspring reappears after a long voyage between Savannah and Philadelphia. The animal, caretaken by Captain Hugo, reunites with her growing kittens aboard the Bayonne as cheers rise from the crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pusey
Moon- Mt Walla
Miss Reppller
Savona
Philadelphia
Hugo
Bligge
Bayonne
Hanging of Louis Riel’s executioner ends life at Montana ranch
John Henderson, the man who hanged Louis Riel in Canada during the 1885 rebellion, died at his Glassgow Montana ranch after leg wounds and amputation. Born in Scotland 78 years ago, he lived as a government scout in the United States and Canada. His Canadian government claim of 15000 was recently allowed, likely to go to his widow on the family ranch near Glasgow.
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Zella Smith
Rietmund
Adam Snider
Terre Haute
August Rehwaldt
V. Paraiso
Aleuster
Carrie Romack
Jesse Romack
Sharpsville
Dehn Ifynnd
Linmmeoni
Niles
Midi
Charles Ili
Siwith
Ue Minin Benwood
Indianapolis
Arthur 13
Ferguson
Goldie M. Feguson
Marcus Skinner
Mixx
Daisy Tolosen
Marion
New Albany
Indiana
Chesterfield
J. A. Mendenhall
G. W. Kinard
Central Christian Church of
Mendenhall
Frank Taylor
Elwood
Carroll County
Tdaville
John Henderson
Louis Riel
Riel
Canada
Glasow
Mont
Henderson
Scotland
United States
Last Chance Gulch
Ilel Techelon
Louis Rigt
Hegina
PL Henderson
Gliszow
Untold value in a local health ad and scattered notices
An eclectic page fragment presents medical testimonials for Doan’s Kidney Pills and other advices, followed by brief notices and miscellaneous comments on temperance, scripture distribution, and a linen paper appeal. The text mixes personal illness narratives with promotional copy and stray opinions.
Peruna touted by grateful women for female weakness relief
Mrs Esther M Milner of DeGraff Ohio credits four bottles of Peruna with complete cure of constant headaches and inability to do housework. Miss Mamie Groth from Platteville Wisconsin reports relief from years of backache and headaches after trying Peruna. Dr S B Hartman of The Hartman Sanitarium offers free advice to women and invites descriptions of cases for treatment guidance.
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Esther M. Milner
DeGraff
Ohio
E. M. Milner
Mamie Greth
Platteville
Wis
Foot
Perima
Mamie Groth
8. B. Hartman
The
Hartman Saint
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus O
Sunday Excursions to Chicago and Other Notices
A brief column notes Nickel Plate Road excursion tickets from Fort Wayne to Chicago for 2.00, valid on select trains, with a Fort Wayne ticket agent listed. It also mentions a faster Paris to Calais train, a self staking dating stamp offer, and a quip about a diplomat in the Paris and Calais scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nickel Plate Road
Fort Wayne
C. A. Anteriii
Ind
Large Up-to-date Carrousel for Sale in New York City
A rare illuminated carrousel, described as large and up-to-date, is offered for sale. The item is run by electricity and advertised with a contact at Louis Opp, 159 Eastvine Street, New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Eastvine Street
New York City
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South End_ Ladies’ Golf Club
Lydia E. Pinkham
Cuicago
Jess
Laura Howip
Nesyberry Ave
Falt Ifahova
Ene E
Live Stock Remedy CO
C. C.C
Fee
Bears
Castoria
New Yorker
Baltimore
Dunne
Wantedie
Rarines Thompson
Russiaville
Muncie
Pate
Otto Ammon
Siavilly
Elis Finneee
Jennie McCormick
Keokuk
Iowa
J Station
Ammon
Kokomo
New UN
Friends’ Church
Kttle
Hody
David Metherson
Warsaw
McPherson
Smith
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Pennsylvania
Polat
Lege Avenue
Appleton
Loula Holzer
Heese
Doan
Woelz Broz
Koletze
Koster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Riggs
Miss Diggs
Piso
Ammien
Btockholmy Haa
Esther
Pilner
Man
Beas
Ainty
Washington Star
Paria
Calais
England
Paing
Lock Bor 219
Fort Wayns
Diplomatic Corps
Philadelphia Record
Aaa
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame
Beeslaadons
St Edward's Hall
Uniqua
Ita
Be Canal
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