North Pole hunt mystery fuels polar claims
The report centers on Dr. Frederick A. Cook and Anthony Fiala claiming Cook may have reached the North Pole during a 1907-08 Arctic expedition. Letters describe Cook’s march from Cape Thomas Hubbard and a planned dash with Eskimo companions. Relief plans are deferred until spring while clubs weigh expedition options.
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North Pole
Frederick A. Cook
Anthony Fiala
Dr. Cook
Pole
Brooklyn
Cape Thomas Hubbard
Agust
Annortok
Nordern
Greenland
New York
Rudolph Franke
eTew
Annor
Cook
Humboldt
Wlacier Bay
Kane Basin
Cape Sabine
Rice Strait
Peary Club
Explorers’ Club
Dr. Cok
New Hair Curl Method Uses Quince Seed Tea
A new recipe for curling hair uses quince seed tea. Boil a tablespoonful of quince seeds in a pint of water, strain the clear tea, and moisten hair before setting it in curlers.
Men Form Dutch Equal Suffrage League
A men's league for woman suffrage has been formed in Holland and the Lutheran church there grants women a vote in all church affairs.
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Men's Equal Suffrage League
Holland
Digging the Butler Canal and Rescue of Gunboats
A Civil War memoir recounts the Butler Canal digging before Vicksburg in 1862–63 by Union forces, the levee breaks, and relief of five trapped gunboats on Deer Creek. Soldiers recall skirmishes, humor, and the moment when blue troops emerged to save Pittsburg, Louisville, Mound City, Cincinnati, and Carondelet amid felled trees and rebel fire.
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Young's Point
Vicksburg
Deer Creek
Black Bayou
Creek
George B. Hoge
Paddock
Lord
116Th Ilinois
113Th Illinois
Sherman
Col. Hoge
13Th
Pittsburg
Louisville
Mound City
Cincinnati
Carondalet
Pelmell
Trusted Health Remedy Promoted as World Approved Laxative
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a proven family laxative. It emphasizes genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product, praised by physicians and the well informed, available through leading druggists.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Swamp Rescue Fueled Fight to Hold Position
The excerpt recalls a desperate struggle to defend a position and launch boats from a swamp, suggesting dwindling hope for aid and a grueling extractive effort. The text ends with a note that the story continues.
Mi o na tablets claim curb for stomach troubles
A reader letter from Mrs. Nelson Lucier of Athol Massachusetts credits Mi o na with restoring her health after a near fatal stomach illness. The ad from Lemmon's Pharmacy promises relief or money back and notes one box may cure while chronic cases need more.
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Nelson Lucier
Fisk St
Athol
Mass
The
Evening Journal
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Twenty two new members join local AOUW lodge
At the regular meeting of the A. O. U. W. last night, 22 new members were added to the lodge roster. The kid band joined en masse, giving the lodge a full band and a male quartet to furnish music. D. M. Jensen, leading the membership drive, reports strong success.
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Lodge
Jodge
D. M. Jensen
Mr and Mrs Frankz Sickles Visit Farson Iowa
Mr and Mrs Frankz Sickles, who have spent a few days visiting relatives, left for Farson Iowa this morning to continue their trip.
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Frankz Sickles
Farson
Iowa
Heart to Heart Talks and a Call for Compassion
A column condemns Judge Goings for fining a woman who may have fallen victim to society. It argues for empathy over punishment, noting the judge is the sister of the woman and urging support and reform. The piece concludes with a public notice on voter registration for Washington Iowa 1908 and election details.
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Judge Goings
Chicago
Bertha Lazelle
Judge Going
Kipling
Julia O'Grady
Washington
Iowa
Boards of Registers
Morton Sessler
Geo. F. Ross
City Hall
C. N. Stinson
Chas. Hebener
Tom Chilcote
C. E. Deuel
G. G. Sigler
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Matt Springman
O. F. Haight
J. A. Cunningham
Voters Urged to Register Early This Year
A public appeal reminds every eligible voter to register to vote this year. Citizens are urged to act promptly and register early, with a reminder to complete the process tomorrow if not already done today.
Foley’s Kidney Remedy credited by Indianapolis jeweler
Do R Kluger of 1060 Virginia Ave Indianapolis testifies he was weakened by kidney trouble. Four bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy cleared his complexion cured his backache and irregularities disappeared allowing him to return to business. He recommends Foley's Kidney Remedy after doctors and other remedies failed.
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Do. R. Kluger
Virginia Ave
Indianapolis
Ind
Foley
Cinnabon aroma at Vienna bakery and travel notes
Cinnamon rolls and Parker House rolls are fresh daily at the Vienna bakery. Mrs. W. A. Henderson departed this morning for Clarinda Iowa after a brief visit in the city.
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Parker House
Vienna
Regular Convocation of Cyrus Chapter No 13
Royal Arch Masons announce a regular convocation of Cyrus Chapter No 13 on Friday evening October 23 1908 for work in Past and Most Excellent Master Degree with several candidates. Geo G Ker H P
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Cyrus
Ker
H. P
Property for sale to settle Everson estate Highland Park lots
For sale. The Everson property adjoining the City Library, lot seven in block nine and lot one in block twenty six in Highland Park, are offered to close the estate of Mrs. E. E. Everson. See A. Anderson, Executor, for price and terms.
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Everson
City Library
Highland Park
E. E. Everson
Tf A. Anderson
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Frederick Cook
Ceveries Arene
Opera House
W. F. Mann
Lon Streeter
New England
Meadow Brook Farm
L. B. Parker
Mersevtat
Butler Canal
J. J. Kellogg
Towit
Edward C. Washington
13Th Regulars
Billy Sherman
Death's Door
Jno, Shields
CILY
Lemmon
Phar
LU In
Star Tonight
W. A. Henderson
Clarinda
Royal Arch Masons
Smith & Emry Real
Richland
Keokuk
Jefferson County
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