Center of Population Likely Shifts to Illinois in 1900 Census
Chicago August 16. Census experts say the U S population center moved west from Ohio into Indiana and now rests in Illinois though final placement depends on the upcoming count. The piece notes historical shifts from Ohio to Illinois and discusses Oklahoma Texas growth and Chicago drainage issues amid Knights Templar conclave spending in Chicago.
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Chicago
United States
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Columbus
Ind
Parkersburg
West Virginia
Chillicothe
Baltimore
Washington, D. C
Woodstock Va
Cincinnati
Texas
Oklahoma
TIZ Foot Remedy Promises Quick Relief and Cure
An advertisement claims TIZ removes sore feet including corns bunions and callouses. It touts drawing out poisonous exudations cleansing pores and instant relief with a week of use. Sold at drug stores or direct from Walter Luther Dodge & Co. Chicago Illinois.
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Walter Luther Dodge & Co
Chicago
Ill
Equinox Misunderstandings and Morning Pranks Chronicle
A column of lighthearted vignettes includes a maid’s accidental hot water delivery to Mr X s room and Polly s humorous mispronunciation. A physician refuses a brief interruption as a nervous caller pleads, then settles into the waiting room while his patient arrives.
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Polly
Mr. X
Mr X
D' Law
Mary
Tacony
Pennsylvania
Doctor and Henpeck Enclave Pranks Neighbor Cows
A light exchange unfolds as a reader visits the Doctor and learns the neighbor's cows have escaped into the reader's flower beds. The Doctor hints at visiting that evening while advising to drop by unannounced, followed by a humorous quip about a secret marriage.
Tama Jim Turns Seventy Five In Iowa Cabinet Reach
Washington notes Secretary James Wilson of Iowa known as Tama Jim marks his seventy fifth birthday. He has served as Secretary of Agriculture since 1897 under McKinley, enduring through many cabinet changes and rumors of retirement.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
James Wilson
Iowa
Tama Jim
Wilson
Purple Week Brings Elks To Marshalltown Iowa
Marshalltown greets Elks for the state convention as trains bring large delegations. The program includes an informal reception and stroke, baseball playoff, racing matinee, and automobile meet. A street parade is planned for Thursday amid lavish decorations.
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Marshalltown
Iowa
Elks
The
Case of Heller and Hugo adjourned for hearing today
After thirty three adjournments in Milwaukee a suit charging William Heller and Max Hugo with illegal use of union labels is set for a district court hearing today. The case has occupied the courts for over three years.
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Milwaukee
Wis
William Heller
Max Hugo
National Florists Gather for Annual Rochester Convention
Growers from cities across the United States and Canada attended the four day meeting of the Society of American Florists in Rochester. The convention features a large flower show in Convention Hall drawing participants to the event.
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Rochester
N. Y
Canada
Society of American Florists
Cape Cod Cranberry Crop Drought Hits Harvest
Drought damages cranberry crops across much of the Cape Cod district with output forecast light while the upper Cape could yield about normal. Some bushes yield unprofitable fruit and a large bag once adding thousands of barrels to turkey sauce may be unused.
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Boston
Cape Cod
Upper Cape
This Year Produce Only a Few Hundred Barrels
A brief note reports output this year will total only a few hundred barrels, reflecting small harvest and limited production activities.
Record-Breaking Almond Crop Promised in San Joaquin
In Stockton California on August 16 a record breaking almond crop is forecast for this year in the San Joaquin valley. Growers form an almond exchange to market the nut output advantageously.
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Stockton
Calif
San Joaquin
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Fast Burns Wounds Relief
Ad claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve instantly relieves burns cuts scalds wounds piles ulcers eczema chapped hands and sprains. Promotes product as miracle healer with a price of 25e at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Bucklen
J. J. Lemmon
Lemmon's
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Mason Transfer and Storage Co
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Haskins
Wayland
Brighton
Census Bureau
Center OF
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Miles I. E
Colum
Chicago Drainage Canal
Board of Sanitary Trustees
Henry H. Walker
Chicago River Improvement Association
R. R. McCormick
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Knights Templar
Curt M. Treat
Convention Bureau
Association of Commerce
Denver
Tommy
Garibery Asridger Men's Outfitters
Browning
Vertoan Florists
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North Side Jeweler and
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Melhinney
Windsor Grocery Telephone
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