Obituary of Elizabeth Singabaugh at 80 in Chicago
Elizabeth Singabaugh died at her Chicago home on July 21 at age 80. Born February 12, 1830 in Gohm New York she settled in Washington in 1855 and later moved to Chicago in 1879. She was the widow of William Singabaugh and was buried at Rose Hill beside her husband.
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Elizabeth Singabaugh
Warren Avenue
Chicago
Ill
Gohm
N. Y
Washington
William Singabaugh
Rose Hill
Osteopaths Prepare to Meet 5000 Physicians in San Francisco
The national convention of the American Osteopathic Association will bring 5,000 doctors from across the country to San Francisco this month. Dr A T Still of Missouri is expected to attend as major osteopathic discoveries of the past year are discussed at the gathering.
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San Francisco
American
Malaria Fears Near Panama Canal Aired
Life on the Panama Canal faced malaria threats that caused chills fever and debility. Electric Bitters is praised by Wm. A. Fretwell of Lucama North Carolina for curing a severe malaria attack and restoring health. The remedy also aids stomach liver and kidney troubles and Typhoid prevention. 50 cents guaranteed by J. E. Lemmon Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Wm. A. Fretwell
Lucama
N. C
J. E. Lemmon
Lemmon
Three Pulpits Vacant As Churches Miss Sunday Worship
Sunday passed with no preaching services at the Presbyterian and First and Second United Presbyterian churches due to absence of a pastor and supply. Rev L D Young, formerly the local pastor, will preach next Sunday as the Youngs arrive for a ten day visit.
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Presbyterian
First
Second United Presbyterian
L. D. Young
Beatrice, Nebr
Methodist
Baptist
Reformed Presbyterian
Associate Presbyterian
Sermons and Plans From a Baptist Church Week
The Rev. D I Coon preached on cool in the thick darkness using Exodus 20 21 and the near presence of God amid sorrow and danger The evening sermon urged Joshua to obey be strong and be courageous The church schedules a busy week with board meetings Sun day school picnic plans August attendance friendly notes and a pending series for The Standard Chicago editors asking the pastor to contribute summaries
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D. I. Coon
Moses
God
Joseph
Christ
Mary
Joshua
Baptists
Chautauqua Park
Ladies’ Missionary Society
McCleary
Africa
H. W. B of A
Games Committee
Standard,” of
Chicago
Middle West
Trusts and fashion clash in mixed-era quips from journals
A compilation of brief, dated quips and poems satirizes trusts, feminine fashion, and family life. It cites the Somersville Journal, Ladies Home Journal, Catholic Standard and Times, and Washington Star with lines about stock, dividends, dress trends, lullabies, and speedometer jokes.
Employee Seeks Raise For Self After Marriage
A cartoonish exchange shows an employee asking for a raise to benefit himself rather than his wife. The joke hinges on the sly reply that the wife already knows his current wages. In the same column a child narrates her doll’s illness and death, attributing it to the doctor.
Ten Commandments Stone and Red Lamp Debate at Synagogue
A young man asks a synagogue door keeper about Hebraic symbols. He inquires about the stone with letters and the red lamp by the table. The keeper explains one red lamp marks God’s presence while others denote fire escapes.
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New York Sun
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Returns to Favor
Wyeths Sage and Sulphur offers a revival of the old sage tea method to darken hair and restore color. Daily use claimed to stop hair loss and promote growth. Sold by druggists for 50 cents to 1.00 a bottle or mailed by Wyeth Chemical Co of New York City. McElhinney Drug Co. advertises it.
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Vornue
Wyeth
Wyeth Chemical Company
Cortlandt St
New York City
McElhinney Drug Co
A Want Ad in the Journal Brings Sure Results
A brief want ad in the Journal promises strong response. Readers learn how to reach buyers and sellers, with emphasis on quick results and wide visibility for classified notices.
Roosevelt to Speak at National Conservation Congress
In St Paul on September 6 Col Theodore Roosevelt will address the national conservation congress as Taft also plans to speak. Delegations from the West will attend and Roosevelt will receive an escort through the city to the state fair. The municipal auditorium will host a record crowd with 15 000 seating capacity using reserved sections for delegates. Infantry ushers will manage the hall.
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St. Paul
Minn
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
National Conservation Congress
West
Roosevelt Club
Col. Roosevelt
America
United States
White House
National Conservation Commission
Congress
Municipal Auditorium
Fargo
N. D
Milwaukee
Taft
Library notes on magazine arrival patterns
The third week of the month brings new issues as most magazines ship between the 18th and 26th. Youth's Companion typically arrives Monday mornings, St Nicholas reaches by the 14th, and other titles vary from the 22nd to the 4th. August is viewed as fiction month by many publishers.
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St. Nicholas
Century pieces on Gypsies Earthquakes and more
The Century features fiction plus articles by Mrs. Berry on American Gypsies in several states and a piece by Washington Gladden on the municipal church. It includes Studying earthquakes from the Japanese earthquake committee, Lawn-tennis the queen of games by Walter Camp, and Jeru salem the Holy Land sixth paper by Robert Hichens. Harper's Weekly covers Iowa road making. McClure's reports The Oxygenizing of Chicago by Doctor Evans health commissioner.
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Berry
Washington Gladden
Walter Camp
John O'Birds
Burroughs
John O
Muir
Jerusalem
Holy Land
Robert Hichens
Magazine notices and loan list at the library
Bibliographic note lists magazines such as McClure's Good Housekeeping Ladies Home Journal and Everybody's, plus The Outlook and The Outing. It notes articles of interest to Passion Play study and ongoing serials, with loan rules favoring duplicates and a one month or one week embargo depending on title.
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McClure’s
Good Housekeeping
Ladies Home Journal
Everybody's
Caste in the Army Defines Officer Soldier Divide
The article explains the rigid caste barrier between officers and enlisted men in the army. It notes social intercourse is off limits, enforced by military discipline, and that the rule, not a disgrace, remains until a man earns a commission or leaves the ranks.
The Stamp of Your Last Letter
Edward teases about a watch case bearing Angelina’s kiss and her damp nose from Fido as they exchange playful lines in Illustrated Bits.
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Edward
Angelina
Fido
Birthday Clock Gift Sparks Boudoir Purchase
A fair customer selects an old clock for her husband as a birthday present. The dealer confirms the purchase and notes the clock will fit nicely in the customer's boudoir corner. The exchange highlights a quaint domestic shopping moment.
Evading the Law About Flying Birds in a Mosque
A traveler notes Islamic art in Algiers mosques uses geometic patterns to avoid depictions of living creatures. A local explains the black neck tie motif marks dead birds, implying Koranic command remains unviolated. The piece includes a stray humor snippet from the Cleveland Leader.
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East
Perdition
Algiers
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