Are You Bankrupt IN NERVE FORCE
An ad-like excerpt claims overwork causes nervous prostration and promotes Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a cure. It cites symptoms such as sleep loss headaches indigestion and weakness and offers the product at 50 cents a box with dealer listings and testimonials. The text references Miss T Martin and J L Lemmon as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Chase
A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
N.Y
T. Martin
Sherman Avenue
J. £. Lemmon
Washington
Iowa
Ohio
Miss Mintier Talks on Palestine at Union Meeting
Miss Rose Mintier spoke to the Ladies Missionary societies of the Second United Presbyterian Church describing aid she offered in the Palestine country during a vacation from Asyut. Her remarks covered Biblical towns near Jerusalem and the customs of ancient cities, received with favorable comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Missionary Societies
Nited Presbyterian Church
Rose Mintier
Palestine
Far East
Asyut
Jerusalem
Minner
Elizabeth Mary Marshall
Aterusalem
Death of Mrs Knottnerrs Knottnerus at home after stroke
Mrs Rudolph Knottnerus died this morning at 10 50 at her son David's East ird street home. Death followed a stroke and long illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the German Evangelical church. An obituary will appear tomorrow. F B Bannister of Pittsburg arrived to handle business for George H Paul Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Knottnerus
David
East Ird Street
German Evangelie Church
F. B. Bannister
Pittsburg
George H. Paul Co
Widely Known Citizen J W Ingham Dies At Stratford
Obituary note for J W Ingham of this county who died after a brief illness at Stratford Texas. The article details his birth in the county, long farm life, church work, role as county auditor, and surviving family including six children and his mother. It notes the body to be brought home and his Republican politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Son
Stratford
Pazo Ointment guarantees cure for piles in 6 to 14 days
Advertisement notes Pazo Ointment promises to cure itching bleeding prolapsed or blind piles within 6 to 14 days with a full refund if not satisfied. Price listed as 50 cents.
Mayor Not a Citizen in Big Rapids
United States Naturalization Examiner Roe of Detroit found mayor George A. Wright of Big Rapids is not fully naturalized. He took out first papers in 1888 and is entitled to vote but did not obtain second papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Rapids
Mich
United States
Naturalization Examiner
Roethe
Detroit
George A. Wright
Long Time on the Way: Spencer May Get Medal
The Evanston Historian Society plans to memorialize and urge the U.S. government to award Edward W. Spencer a belated medal for saving seventeen lives during the sinking of the steamship Lady Elgin off Winnetka. Spencer, a former Garret Biblical Institute student, gained fame decades ago for his rescue efforts.
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Chicago
Edward W. Spencer
Garret Biblical Instute
Evanston
United Staes
Evanston Historian Society
Cut Cress
Spencer
Laly Elgin
Winnetka
Weather Grips Europe as Frost Hits Broad Areas
Cold harsh weather and snow extend across Europe and reach parts of northern Africa. The German empress donates the Letters of Queen Victoria to a Berlin library. Horace E. New, cashier at the Castral State Bank at Poise in Ida, faces forgery charges as the bank failed last week. Gov. Joseph K. Toole of Mentions resigns effective April 1 due to failing health.
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Europe
Africa
Berlin
Queen Victoria
Horace E. New
Castral State Bank
Poise
Ida
Joseph K. Toole
The Cunning Chinese Immigration Deception Exposed
A San Francisco correspondent reports inspectors were misled by Chinese claiming San Francisco birth. A map found by Commissioner North showed Chinatown before the fire and exposed a scheme to answer city plans and events. He suspects copies were sent to China to enable land claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tme
San Francisco
Kansas City Star
H. M. North
United States
Commissioner of Immigration
Chinatown
Commissioner North
China
Hickory Wood Favored For Wagons In Humid Climates
Hickory is preferred for wagon bodies in moist tropical climates as it resists moisture better than other woods, according to industry guidance. The American hickory is noted for durability and suitability in challenging environments.
Swallows Free in Palestine Roosting in Mosques
In Palestine swallows enjoy freedom beyond houses and living rooms, nesting and raising young inside mosques and sacred tombs as part of their unfettered roaming.
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Palestine
Carriages with Springs Revolutionized Transport
Carriages with springs were practically unknown before the seventeenth century and did not come into general use until well into the eighteenth century, marking a significant advance in transport technology.
Costly Coffins Mark Vienna Burial Trade
Vienna burial trade favors zinc coffins as economical choices while more expensive options in copper command high prices. A copper and bronze coffin made for a Russian archduke reportedly exceeds £1 in cost.
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Vienna
Death of Wm Schurr Knots to rest at home in Iowa
William Schurr died this morning at 9 30 at his home 627 East Jefferson street from chronic valvular heart trouble after a lingering illness He was born August 28 1847 in Madison Ohio and lived in Washington county most of his life He married Ellen Long September 4 1871 and leaves three children Mrs Howard White Mrs H T Moore and Calvin Schurr plus a half sister and two half brothers The funeral will be Wednesday at 2 30 from his residence conducted by Rev L D Young
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William Schurr
East
Jefferson Street
Madison
Ohio
Matthias
Catherine Tipton Schurr
Isabelle Turnipseed
Wellman
Hiram Gray
Anderson Gray
Oklahoma
Schurr
Presbyterian Church
L. D. Young
Horse Bale Sale at Star Livery Barn
Charles Norvel of Fairfield oversaw a horse sale at the Star livery barn this afternoon. About fifty horses were entered and nearly all sold at good prices, with the top bid of 205 paid by Mr. Wisecarver of Fairfield. The sale drew mostly farmers from the surrounding countryside and another sale is planned in about two weeks. Charles Brown acted as auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Norvel
Fairfield
Star
Wisecarver
Charles Brown
Brighton Visitors and Local Notables Move in January
Local notes report Mrs. I. N. Arnold of Brighton shopping in the city. January records show 472 ladies registered at the Rest Room. Several residents including Mrs. Frank Anderson of Titus and Grace Anderson traveling to Chicago. G. K. Hartman leaves for West Chester for the day. J. W. Patton operates the E. KR. Powers grocery during Powers illness. Visitors include James Porter and Thomas Ford from Ainsworth and Chas. Harley with J. C. Bowers and daughter Bessie from West Chester. Mr and Mrs Rank Minick, guests at the D. M. Lemin home, depart for Brighton then Colorado to make their home.
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I. N. Arnold
Brighton
Frank Anderson
Titus
John Mauthe
Chas. Harley
J. C. Bowers
Bessie
West Chester
Rank Minick
D. M
Heavy Snow and Influenza Hit Wisconsin and Berlin
The heaviest snow of the winter dumped about ten inches on LaCrosse Wisconsin. Berlin reported no less than two thousand influenza cases in the past week. Western Pennsylvania suffered heavy damage from the season’s most severe snow storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaCrosse
Wis
Berlin
Chicago Defeats Wisconsin In Aquatic Meet
The University of Chicago water team defeated the University of Wisconsin in Chicago with a 29 to 21 score and also won the water polo game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wisconsin
University of Chicago
University of Wisconsin
Winter Storm Blocking and Clearing Roads
Saturday's strong winds caused many roads to be blocked as snow drifted up to fence height. The weather marked the first real touch of old time winter this season, though officials expect roads to be fairly well opened up today.
Weather Forces Extended School Exhibit Hours
Due to bad conditions on Saturday the school exhibit will continue in the afternoons today tomorrow Wednesday and Thursday from 3 30 to 5 30 and this evening and tomorrow evening from 7 to 8 30.
Illness News from San Diego Mutter of Mrs Manatt
Word from Charles Griffith in San Diego California states Mrs Samuel Manatt Griffith’s mother is very ill and at the point of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Griffith
San Diego
Calif
Samuel Manatt
Regular post meeting notice for tomorrow night
Notice says G A B Regular post meeting tomorrow night at 7 30. Full attendance is desired. Miss Ella Marr has been visiting at T A Bailey home and left for Keota. E R Powers is dangerously ill with pneumonia at 517 South avenue B.
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J. C. Boice
P. C
Ella Marr
T. A. Bailey
Keota
E. R. Powers
South Avenue B
Rev W O Fisher Improves After Illness
The Rev. W. O. Fisher, previously ill for a week, shows signs of recovery and is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Fisher
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Miss Mintier
The
Ladies Missionary Societies of
Second U. P. Church
Knottnerrs
Lemmin
Texas
J. W. Ingham
Mr. Ingham
Fred
Ezra
Ingham
Methodist Church
Clay Township
Will B
Arthur
Laura
Grace
Iowa City
Will
Elizabeth Ingham
Leroy Johnson
Curtis Ingham
Afton
Edgar
Horace Ingham
Helen Houston
Asin Ath
Dalhart
J. G. McGartney
Craig’s
Wm, Schurr
Rudolph Knotterus
Davis
E. 3Rd St
Grace Anderson
G. K. Hartman
J. W. Patton
E. KR. Powers
Mr. Powers
James Porter
Thomas Ford
Ainsworth
Valenciennes and
Torchon
All &c
New York
G. A.B
Nicola
Harmon
North Side Square
Roy Combs
J. A. Woodburn
S.S.S. Pre
S Specific CO
Atlanta
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