President Taft backs $20 million for arid land reclamation
President Taft sent a message to Congress urging enactment of laws to allow surplus stored water to be allocated to irrigation systems and to modify payment terms for water rights. The Army Engineers board recommended $20,000,000 for 12 projects in the West and Idaho, plus $25,351,897 for 1911–1914, with several sites excluded. The aim is to accelerate reclamation of 3,100,000 acres and recover costs through future payments and water deliveries.
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Pistol Duel Over Woman Ends in Death and Injury
In a West End Saloon in South Bend Indiana on January 5 a revolver duel left bartender Steven Kolezzar fatally wounded with three temple bullets and his employer Frank Simon seriously hurt with a neck wound. Police say the clash arose after the bartender pursued his employer’s wife.
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South Bend
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West End
Steven Kolezzar
Frank Simon
Judge Swayze Sentences Mayor Gaynor’s Assailant to State Prison
The judge known as Swayze sentenced the man who wounded Mayor Gaynor to a term in the state prison system. The ruling follows a courtroom confrontation in which the defendant faced charges related to the attack.
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Gaynor
Stete
Five Minutes Relief Stomach Tablets Promise Rapid Comfort
An advertisement claims MI-DNA stomach tablets relieve sour stomach in five minutes and improve appetite within a week. It promises stomach ren ovation in two weeks to a month and urges readers with coated tongue heart burn and other symptoms to try MI O NA tablets with a money back guarantee. Fifty cents per box at Lemmon's Pharmacy with a free trial sample offer from Booth’s Mi ona Buffalo NY.
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Mi-Dna
Lemmon
Booth
Miona
Buffalo
N. Y
Not Observed Rules of Syntax in Toronto Party
A cynical youth returns from a Toronto party hosted by ostentatious new rich citizens. An inquirer notes the event was very swell, but the youth remarks that everything was observed except the rules of syntax.
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Toronto
Cure a Cold in One Day Bromo Quinine Tablets
Old advertisement claims a single day cure for a cold with laxative BromoQuinine tablets. Druggists offer refunds if it fails. E. W. Grove signature appears on each box. Price 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Auction sale at The Asher Co suits coats and more
Auction sale scheduled for Saturday afternoon and evening at The Asher Company offering suits coats skirts rain coats silk waists sweaters and related garments for public purchase.
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Asher CO
Laughter and Heart Opened in Victor Hugo Quotation
A short quotation celebrates laughter that reveals both mouth and heart, linking outward mirth with inner spirit as pearls and soul shine together. The line reads Real Laughter, I like the laughter that opens the lips, and the heart, that shows at the same time pearls and the soul.
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Victor Hugo
Vinci Cod Liver and Iron Tonic Endorsed by 10000 Druggists
A nationwide endorsement claims Vinci, a cod liver and iron tonic without oil, is the best strengthening remedy. Warren Toppan of Lynn Massachusetts testifies it cured his chronic cold and a long standing stomach trouble, with a money back guarantee if not satisfactory. Cook & Sherman, druggists, Washington Iowa, invite all to try it.
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United States
Vinci
Lynn
Mass
Warren Toppan
Vincl
Cook & Sherman
Washington
Iowa
Adkins Elected Illinois Speaker in Surprise Move
Charles Adkins of Piatt county won the speakership of the Forty-Seventh Illinois General Assembly in a surprise vote. George W. Alschuler of Kane county became minority leader, with party splits and Shurtleff opposition shaping the outcome.
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Charles Adkins
Piatt County
General Assembly of
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Kane County
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Cook
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McCann
Chiperfield
Clark County
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Pratt County
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Shurtleff
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St. Nicholas Hotel
Walter J. Manny
Mount Steling
Frank W. Burton
Macoupin County
Manny
Glackin
Gibson
George H. Hamilton
Iroquois County
Guv. Deneen
Wreck at Cheney Kills Thirteen Involving Coast Train
In Spokane on January 5 a Northern Pacific yard wreck at Cheney left about thirteen feared dead and ten or more injured. The North Coast limited rear collided with a Burlington passenger train taking a siding, wrecking three coaches. Five bodies were recovered as the Coast train failed to stop despite brakes.
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Cough Remedy Advertised For Children By Lemmon's Pharmacy
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy promoted for colds croup and whooping cough with claims of no harmful drug. For sale by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Chamberlain
Lemmon
Longest Stage Kiss In The Waltz Dream
In New York a musical comedy named The Waltz Dream featured what was described as the longest stage kiss. The kiss lasted 45 seconds and accompanied by music for 15 bars behind the footlights.
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New York
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Aids Nature
Medicines that aid nature are always most effectual. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy acts on this plan by allaying the cough relieving the lungs opening the secretions and aiding nature to restore the system to health. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Lemmon
Poulgherty Bros Cut Prices on Mens and Boys Wear
One-fourth off on all men's and children's suits and overcoats pants dress shirts flannel shirts underwear hats and caps from Poulgherty Bros with storewide price reductions announced.
Understanding Life Beyond a Livelihood Shapes a New Social Order
The statement urges recognizing life as more than work. It suggests a new social order will emerge once people grasp broader values beyond mere economic activity. The idea emphasizes meaning, community, and personal fulfillment over traditional productivity metrics.
Dr King's New Discovery Proves Life Saving
A Fayetteville North Carolina reader reports use of Dr Kings New Discovery to cure frightful coughs described as consumption and lung trouble. The letter praises the remedy for lungs coughs colds hemorrhage grippe asthma hay fever and whooping cough with a trial bottle offered free and full price of 50 cents and 1.00 guaranteed by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Leminon
Hint to the Despondent at the Old Town Graveyard
An old fashioned appeal to a despondent reader about graves overgrown with weeds and collapsing tombstones, urging a return to town for another chance at life and a renewed outlook.
Croup Remedy Promoted By Local Pharmacy
Chamberlains remedy advertised to ward off croup and prevent anxiety. It claims thousands of users report success and is sold by Men’s Pharmacy in SF.
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Chamberlain's
Men's Pharmacy
Dinner party rules need guest of honor signature
A European note from the Washington Star notes that importation practices for a dinner party require that certain terms be counter signed by the guest of honor to be valid.
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Washington Star
Golden Medical Discovery Advertisement Claims Health Benefits
An advertorial describes the Golden Medical Discovery as a non patent medicine with a full ingredient list printed on its label. It claims a fluid glycerine extract from native forest plant roots and attributes the product to the World's Dispensary Medical Association.
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