Wreck Near Brighton Leaves Conductor Injured In Serious Condition
A second section freight bound from here collided with a freight extra a mile west of Brighton at about four this morning. Conductor Elmer Forrest of the extra was badly hurt with scalp wounds and is in serious condition. Train crews and doctors rushed to the scene as wreckage blocked the line and trains were delayed for hours.
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Brighton
Elmer Forrest
Robinson
Phillips
Biden
No. K.O
No. 61
W. H. Johnson Place
Extra
Forrest
Samuel Whittacker
Brian May
Washington
Robert Shields
Eidon
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promises Life Saving Health
Durham reader says severe stomach and liver trouble nearly ended life before Dr Kings New Life Pills saved her. She calls the pills best on earth and notes Stewart's pharmacy sells them for 25 cents.
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P. Muse
Durham, N
Dr. King
Stewart's
Grace Hill News Notes Visitors and Local Work Begin
Grace Hill reports a stream of visitors from Mt. Moriah and Utica New York with Mrs Ben Romig and Mrs Weber among those visiting relatives. A steam shovel from West Chester will move to the cut and start work Monday. Elmer Thoma and Mr Van Sickle of West Chester were in Grace D1 today on business.
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Ben Romig
Mt. Moriah
John Boxbaum
Jim Danlels
West Chester
Grace
Weber
Utica
N. Y
John Matthe
John Buxtaum
Elmer Thoma
van Sickle
West, Chester
Woman's back pain relief praised by Washington resident
Mrs. Chas Guillemot of 220 South Second Ave says Dean's Kidney Pills from Columbia pharmacy cured her back ache caused by overwork or strain. She reports no recurrence and recommends the remedy, priced 50 cents a box, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's.
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Washington
Chas. Guillemot
Washington Steam Laundry
South Second
A.e
Dean
Columbia Pharmacy
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Measles Delays Journal Delivery in Third Ward
The Journal delivery was disrupted Saturday evening as measles sidelined Boise Wagner who handles Arlo dotes' papers since he fell ill. Delivery in parts of the third ward was greatly delayed as the regular staff were unable to report to the office.
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Boise Wagner
Arlo
Journal
Low Rate Excursions for Homeseekers of 1903
Iowa Central railway offers excursion tickets for homeseekers on the first and third Tuesdays of November through April 1903. Round trip fare is one fare plus $2.00, valid 21 days from sale. For details contact any Iowa Central ticket agent or A. BR, Cutts, G. PL & T. A., Minneapolis.
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Iowa Central Railway
Vor
Iowa Central
A. BR
Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Miett
Death of Rex Shannon Remembrance in Henderson Roots
Rex Shannon died at 25 after a lifelong bond with Henderson and Mrs. Belle Freeman of south Washington. Orphaned early, he lived with his aunt in this city, attended school, ran a small Henderson store, and left a modest legacy. Friends mourn his early loss and cheerful, simple tastes. Archaic ad promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve for skin issues.
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Belle Freeman
South Washington
Rex Shannon
Journal
Rex
Freeman
Henderson
Til
Virginia Swallowwort and Its Hidden Dangers
Virginia swallowwort's blooms trap insects with sticky pollen causing death by entanglement. Its fibers offer caoutchouc like juice, brown sugar from flowers, seed hairs for textiles, and stalk rope potential. Also a discussion on London newspaper letters and English domestic debates shaping public opinion.
Chinese Etiquette and the Humble Guest Tale
A satirical tale on Chinese etiquette depicts a guest in fine clothes seated in a reception room. A rat in an oil jar startles him, oil spills on his robe, and he accepts blame with deprecatory phrasing to spare the host. He explains the incident to justify his "contemptible" appearance in the host's presence.
Bears and Ants in Odd Ways from War Era Tales
A Navy and Army writer recalls spotting a big she bear with two cubs on a ridge as a friend returns to camp after shooting. The bear disciplines her cubs with a swift ear-box, then moves on. A separate note reports ants performing elaborate, maid-like ablutions, an act the observer finds oddly satisfying. The column closes with a social quip about social norms and a meeting of people traveling in one direction.
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Sydney Brooks
London
Clapham
Brixton
England
Navy
The
Observer
Philadelphia Press
Whither Do You Drift Adorn Dead Heroes Graves
A fragmentary line of dialogue depicts figures claiming to adorn graves of dead heroes with flowers and bricks, then responding to questions about the living, tempered by pity and a sense of irony amid illness.
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Wwe
Noted comment on walk by brother at Chicago Post
A brief Chicago Post fragment shows a sister challenging a younger brother who dismissively replies that his remark was nothing. The exchange hints at family dynamics and social interaction without further context or detail.
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Tia
Deckice
Chicago Post
Freddys Favorite Play Kind Redefined by Family
A playful exchange frames Freddy’s preferred games as chosen by his parents and sister, with humor about rougher play. The Detroit Free Press excerpt notes lake colors and vivid hues across European lakes, contrasting blue green and nearly black shades in cave-water scenes.
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Lake of
Geneva
Lake of Constance
Lake of Lucerne
Brien
Lake Than
London Spectator
Averting Wasteful Spending Traps for Youth
A quoted admonition from the Atchison Globe warns that a young man errs by believing he must waste money to enjoy life. The message promotes prudent spending and sensible leisure rather than reckless extravagance.
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Atchison Globe
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Wemay
California
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Washington Star
the Real Rey
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Detroit Free Press
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Work & Meek
West Side Square
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SOL Rich & CO
McCall Bros
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