Local arrivals and market notices in town
Chas Hebner arrived on the Firefly last evening. Sugar Cured Ham and Bacon advertised at South Side Market. Miss Pearl Montgomery and Miss Edna Paxton came in from Iowa City and Columbus Junction. Mrs Wright visited her mother in Keota, then returned home. Mr and Mrs Carson back from funeral in Chicago. Indiana Black cocoa offered at yards. Foley’s Honey and Tar advertised by Lemmon’s Pharmacy. Mr and Mrs Sands and Pearl returned from West Chester after a Hanna reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Montgomery
Iowa City
Edna Paxton
Columbus Junction
8S. S. Wright
Sertay
Mrs. Bush
Keota
J. A. Carson
Ainsworth
Brokaw
John Graham
C. H. Wilson
Chicago
W. A. Whiting
A. Sands
Miss Pearl
West Chester
Join Hanna
Mary Hanna
Coal Valley
Lil
Sands-Hanna
O. Pixley
Nebr
J. N. Jones
H. M. Weicher
al. F. Steck
F. W. Brindley
Brighton
D. H. Wentworth
Phineas Yearick
Ella Yearick
Milwaukee
Forest fires in Presque Isle claim 200 refugees in train disaster
Extra Detroit dispatch reports a heavy loss of life from Presque Isle forest fires. A train to Metz from East Tawas burned, with about 200 refugees said to have perished. A physicians’ train departed to aid survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Detroit
Presque Isle
Metz
East Tawas
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days by Paz o Ointment
Guaranteed to cure any case of Itching Bleeding Protruding Piles in 6 to 14 days or money refunded. 50c.
Vienna Bakery Adds Cakes and Photo Mounts Then Visits
Miss Ava Matthews departs for Rockford Decatur and Chicago for a extended visit. Mrs Frank Weaver of Corning visits with local friends while noting her recent move. Mr and Mrs O Jugenheimer return from a five week western trip visiting John McCall Mondamin and others. They report a fine time and register in O Neill for Tripp county opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ava Matthews
Rockford
Decatur
Chicago
Lil. J. ©. Ferguson
Indianola
Iowa
Emma Stewart
B. F
R. L. Cherry
Frank Weaver
Corning
Mmes
L. J. Cherry
A. M. Turner
John McCall
Mrs. Weaver
City
O. Jugenheimer
Mondamin
Havre
Havre, With His Sister, Mrs. Eberbrock, At Fremont, Nebr
G. A. Jugenheimer
Lincoln
Norfolk
Cambridge
Nebr
West
Jugenheimer
O'Neil
Tripp County
Nebraska
Washington
A Healthy Family Health Claim for New Life Pills
L A Bartlet of Guilford Maine credits Dr Kings New Life Pills with three years of good health. The remedy is described as cleansing and toning the system gently. Available for 25 cents at J E Lemmons drug store. Also pie flavors Chocolate Cream and Pumpkin at the Vienna Phone 7s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
L. A. Bartlet
Guilford
Maine
J. E. Lemmon
Vienna
N. H. Brown
Pittsfield
J. K. Lemmon
Campaign speeches ignite local Republican kickoff at two centers
The local Republican campaign opened with speeches at Franklin Center and Clay. Col Bell and Wake Neal spoke at Clay with a four‑song choir led by J A Y Ashopy, S W Neal, J Cocklin, and W Roberts. At Franklin Center C A Dewey and S W Livingston spoke as Elmer Adams, James Warner, Thompson Brookhart, and Fort Sherman provided music. Attendance was reported good with strong interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Center
Clay
Colonel Bell
Wake Neal
J. A. Y. Ashopy
J. Cocklin
Wm. Roberts
S. W. Neal
Thompson Brookhart
Fort Sherman
Anthony Comstock a Forthright Defender of Moral Values
A profile of Anthony Comstock of New York detailing his relentless fight against obscene literature since 1878. It notes his extreme sacrifices, 2,691 arrests, and seizure of over ninety eight tons of vile material, amid criticism and danger, while praising his steadfast dedication and Puritan conscience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Comstock
New York
Comstock
Ludlow Street
Newark
Mr. Comstock
St. Pauls
Illinois librarians plan state library supervision and local funding
In Galesburg Illinois on October 16 librarians adopted a resolution authorizing the president to name a committee to confer with Governor Deneen and draft a bill for state supervision of libraries. The measure aims to bring libraries to small cities villages and rural areas and to authorize library boards to levy and spend funds without city council approval. Miss H E Ahearn of Chicago was elected president and F K W Drury of Urbana secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburg
Illinois Librarians’ Convention
Deneen
H. E. Ahearn
Chicago
F. K. W. Drury
Urbana
Warships search for balloons off Scotland in endurance test
Three cruisers of the home fleet at Queen’s Ferry Scotland have been ordered to search the North Sea for two missing balloons that sailed from Berlin last Monday in the endurance contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Queensferry
Scotland
North Sea
Berlin
Aged murderer ends life in county jail by hanging
In Champaign Illinois on October 16 John Cook aged seventy eight hanged himself in the county jail. One month earlier he had killed Mrs Edna McLennan. His trial was set for November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champaign
John Cook
Edna McLennan
Man and Wife Dead in Bed in Grafton
In Grafton North Dakota on October 16 Mr and Mrs John Coleman were found dead in bed from coal gas asphyxiation. They were last seen alive Monday and each was seventy years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
N. D
John Coleman
Drop Cakes Cup Cakes and Her mits at the Vienna
The note reports cakes and cupcakes and other sweets at a Vienna location. It mentions drops or changes in offerings and dates tied to the shop. No additional contextual details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Suffrage session in Buffalo and varied 1910s notices
The National American Woman's Suffrage association meets in Buffalo. Belmont yearlings sold at Newmarket for 4400 dollars. An explosion at Ingleside lime quarry near Fort Collins kills seven and injures twenty three. Coal miners in Pittsburgh district called to a convention on October 27. Foreign missions board to hold next convention in Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National American Woman's Suffrage Association
Buffalo
August Belmont
Newmarket
England
Ingleside
Fort Collins
Colo
Pittsburg
Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Brooklyn
Minneapolis
Richmond Tonight Sees Democratic Speaking Event
In Richmond a Democratic meeting is planned this evening at the Richmond hall with speakers P. J. Hanley from the city and Mr. Solbrig from Chicago described as a Bohemian orator. Will Black James Shearer and Warren Stewart will accompany Hanley. Attendees expect a good turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
P. J. Hanley
Mr. Solbrig
Chicago
Richmond Hall
Will Black
James Shearer
Warren Stewart
Mr. Hanley
Jealous Mood Leads Denninger to Fire on Della Bacon
Mount Vernon Indiana October 16 Peter Denninger fired five shots at Della Bacon in her home. Three bullets missed but one struck her side and another caused a slight flesh wound. Denninger was arrested after a struggle with officers. The woman’s condition is uncertain and may be fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
Ind
Peter Denninger
Della Bacon
Here
Denninger
Numeral Puzzle and Riddle Brightens The Puzzler
The Puzzler No 253 presents a numeral riddle about forming numbers from clues like one hundred one and six divided by half and fifty. No 254 features a Double Acrostic with cryptic phrases describing confusion reach distance order and related terms, asking readers to mark meanings twice and clueing Youths Companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alps
Saskatchewan
Five Squares Puzzle Remove Matches to Leave Three Squares
A diagram puzzle shows five squares formed by matches. Remove exactly three matches to leave three perfect squares. Each remaining square must be complete and disjoint from others.
Hidden Sewing Articles
Instructions and playful lines with domestic hints and casual remarks about sewing, milk, baking, and dressing. Mentions of individuals Charles and Otto with brief comments on activities like pool and shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Otto
Letter Guide Alters Word Meanings Across Phrases
A reader proposes word substitutions to transform phrases by replacing terms like instrument with another, and through a chain that shifts meanings from mild to dramatic. The list maps changes such as evil to occupy and grass land to an insect, altering tone and sense throughout.
Four and four were seventeen, a riddle in verse
A playful couplet ponders odd arithmetic as a string of Irish wit questions if adding four and four equals seventeen and two times three goats a pail of lard would change anything. The quip ends noting the math would still be hard.
Quick Classic Riddles and Puns
A string of old style jokes and wordplay with puns about Shakespeare brokers thieves mustaches hens elephants and beef. Each riddle uses a play on words to punchline a light humorous observation from a bygone era.
Chicago Attorney Found Guilty in Dawes County Land Case
The federal court jury in Omaha returned a guilty verdict on six counts against Frederick S. Baird a Chicago attorney and head of the Chicago Ranch company. He faced charges of attempting to defraud the government by fictitious entries on public land parcels in Dawes county Neb. The Kings Patrick J and Lawrence E were indicted for conspiracy and their trial will occur at a future term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Frederick S. Baird
Dawes County
Baird
Chicago
Chicago Ranch Company
Riddle: Egg Hidden in Marble Fortress
A classic riddle describes a white marble shell with a silky skin housing a crystal clear fountain and a golden apple that thieves steal within a stronghold with no doors. The answer is an egg.
Unsuccessful author offered as reviewer in satire
An editor seeks a sharp book reviewer. The applicant says his friend is the man, an unsuccessful author. The Catholic Standard and Times reports the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Standard and Times
Little Folks Fracas Over Candy on Porch
A vivid vignette shows a mother surprised by a back porch scene where siblings argue over candy. Bob sobs as sister defends herself claiming she was teaching him generosity and that a sister named Sisser took the candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Bob
Sisser
Puzzle Page Highlights Hatred Charade and Silent Letter Tricks
The page presents a series of word puzzles including No 251 Hatred as a Charade and No 252 Silent Letter items like gnome and Thames. It also features a numerical proverb No 253 A stitch in time saves nine and No 258 Hidden Tableware listing common dining pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Willam J Bryan Receives Phi Alpha Tau Honor
Lincoln Neb Oct 16 Willam J Bryan has accepted an honorary membership in Phi Alpha Tau a national university fraternity. The Nebraska university chapter announced Bryan would deliver his initiatory address after the election and the honor aims to encourage oratory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Willam J. Bryan
Phi Alpha Tau
Nebraska University
Bryan
Forest fires spread across Wisconsin timber regions
Ashland Wisconsin reports renewed forest fires causing bridge damage and harm to farms and timber. Lake captains observe widespread smoke across the lakes as fires flare in Wisconsin Minnesota and Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Wis
Pforest
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Michigan
Mail Pouch Stolen in Kendallville Grand Rapids Looted
A Grand Rapids mail pouch was stolen from a truck at Union station Kendallville Indiana. The thieves moved the pouch into the woods west of the city where it was looted and burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Ind
Grand Rapids
Union Station
Weather Forecast For Five Midwest States Tonight
The official forecast covers Illinois Indiana Lower Michigan Iowa and Wisconsin through tonight. Weather conditions include the latest outlook by Fuair with details remaining available for the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Indiana
Lower
Michigan
Iowa
Wisconsin
Fuair
Chicago Markets Report Open Prices and Cash Sales
Chicago and East Buffalo markets show mixed commodity quotes with grains wheat corn oats and by product prices. Livestock futures and cash sales cover hogs cattle sheep and hay with regional quotes from East Buffalo on cattle hogs and lambs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Uys
Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Social Roundup of Visits and Guests Across Town
Local residents and visitors frequent the city yesterday with calls and stays at various homes. Notables include Sam Berryman and bride from Weyland, Father Houser returning to Sigourney, Mrs. Frank McFarlane and son Glenn from West Chester visiting the Crayne home, and Jennie Cook at the O Loughlin home before returning to West Chester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Silent Market
Father Houser
Sigourney
Frank McFarlane
Glenn
West Chester
J. B. Crayne
Jennie Cook
L. H. O'Loughlin
Foley's Kidney Remedy credited with curing long illness
A. Jewelers Experience. Do. R. Kluger, The Jeweler, Indianapolis writes he was nearly unable to walk due to kidney trouble. After four bottles Foley's Kidney Remedy cleared his complexion cured his backache and irregularities and allowed him to resume daily business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Do. R. Kluger
Virginia Ave
Indianapolis
Ind
Foley
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Edison
Chilcote & Demarce
Dakota
Geo. Peck
Chas. Hebner
South Side
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Call
Puzzler
Conundrums
Shakespeare
Ark
ICAGO
Riddle
the Man
Bobby
Mother
Chicago Grain
Sam Berryman
Bride
Wayland
Frank Arthaud
Chillicothe, Mo
Dr. D. Arthaud
A. Jewelers Experience
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Lemmen
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