New York Plans Fairs for 1913 World’s Fair Committee Named
Mayor Gas3 ner names a committee to study a 1913 world’s fair. Theodore P. Shonts of IRT is urged to ensure transit facilities. Other appointees include Henry Clews Cornelius Bliss Robert C Ogden Nathan Straus G B Cortelyou Elbert H Gary Clarence H Mackay J P Morgan Jr Lewis Nixon James Speyer Paul.
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New York
Gas3ner
Henry Clews
Theodore P. Shonts
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Theodore P. Shants
Cornelius Bliss
Robert C. Ogden
Nathan Straus
G. B. Cortelyou
Elbert H. Gary
Clarence H. Mackay
Texas Gulf Coast Realty promotes Brazoria land deal
The Texas Gulf Coast Realty Company with Brazoria county ties claims nationwide agency reach and invites settlers to buy its black sandy loam land in the Gulf Coast country at low prices. It touts strong finances and favorable terms for small buyers, highlighting ideal climate and rainfall in Brazoria county and directing inquiries to John Dosch's representative.
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Texas Gulf Coast Realty Company
Brazoria County
Texas
United States
Gulf Coast
Teaxs
John Dosch
Notable Names in Early 20th Century Finance and Press
The text lists figures such as Otto H. Morton Otto H Kahn W C Brown Peter C Hewitt Otto T Barnard Frank Munsey John H Hammond Frank A Vanderlip George West Parker Rudolph Block and others associated with finance and media in the era.
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Morton
Otto H. Kahn
W. C. Brown
Peter C. Hewitt
Otto T. Barnard
Frank Munsey
John H. Hammond
Frank A. Vanderlip
George Westhouse
Alton B. Parker
Rudolph Block
Library board cuts expenses and declines assistant hire
The library board met Monday night to prune costs and appointed no assistant for the librarian. Fourteen applications from young women were pending. Lucia Bogner was promoted to librarian, replacing Anna Gibson who resigned effective June 1.
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Lucia Bogner
Brarian
Anna Gibson
Cripple Made Fortune Hailed for Invention by 16-Year-Old
Alva Deal of Payne Ohio born with an enlarged heart at sixteen devised an automatic air brake connector using rubber hose feathers and metal rings. His device earned recognition at the patent office and a $50 900 offer for his invention.
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Ft. Wayne
Alva Deal
Payne
Ohio
Do Not Neglect Summer Colds Says Ads
A vintage ad warns that a summer cold can develop into bronchitis or pneumonia if ignored. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy to loosen coughs soothe inflamed air passages and expel the cold, with Smith and Winton as sellers.
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Foley
Smith and Winton
Postmasters Across Indiana Receive Salary Increases
The U S postoffice department raised salaries for numerous Indiana postmasters. Cannelton up from 1500 to 1600 dollars Fort Branch from 109 to 1100 French Lick 2300 to 2400 Oakland City 1700 to 1800 Orleans 1500 to 1600 Poseyville 1000 to 1100 Vincennes 2800 to 7900 West Baden 1800 to 1900.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Indiana
Cannelton
Fort Branch
French Lick
Oakland City
Orleans
Poseyville
Vincennes
West Baden
Glad to Recommend Foley Kidney Pills
E Weakley of Kokomo Indiana reports backache relief after using Foley's Kidney Pills. He says kidneys grew stronger and urine flow improved with no bladder pain. Package is yellow and sold by Smith and Winton.
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E. Weakley
Kokomo
Ind
Foley
Smith & Winton
McCormic and Johnson Hay Tedders and Binder Twine Sale
McCormic and Johnson offer hay tedders for curing heavy clover and timothy and sell 500 foot standard binder twine at 8 cents per pound. Local buyers can purchase these farming tools at a low price.
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McCormic and
Johnson Hay
Timothy
Regal Plugger Survives Missouri River Crossing
The Regal Motor Car Company's Plugger, led by R. W. Dean and Lee Cason, faced a river crossing disaster in Missouri during its 5000 mile around the circle tour. A collapsing bridge and swift current submerged the car, but Dean and Cason swam ashore and with a nearby derrick recovered the vehicle after two hours of effort. The car sustained minor damage while their belongings were soaked, forcing an overnight stop in St. Charles to dry out.
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GGER
Regal Motor Car Company
Plagger
R. W.W. Dean
Lee Cason
Missouri
St. Charles
Missouri River
Phigger
Cason
Dean
Kiss of Brotherhood Marks Indiana Camp Meeting
At Anderson Indiana the Church of God camp meeting emphasizes brotherly love through lip kisses among men, the practice serving as a seal of salvation and greeting. The event features close embraces and hands on shoulders while defying the color line, with African American attendees from the South and West Indies welcomed as full participants.
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Anderson
Ind
Church of God
South and West Indies
E and T H Rail Gives 5 to 10 Percent Wage Increase
Evansville reports the E and T H railroad raises wages for train and yard workers by five to ten percent. About 350 employees benefit, boosting monthly payroll by around 10000 dollars with an average rise near six percent.
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Evansville
E. & T. H. Railroad Company
Evansville Recruit Joins Navy After Water Test
John Hays aged 26 of Mt Vernon Illinois drank a gallon of water to reach the required weight and was accepted at the local recruiting station in Evansville on Monday June 7.
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Evansville
John Hays
Mt. Vernon
Kidwell Expected to Seek Reelection as State Treasurer
Charles A. Kidwell current state treasurer of the A. O. H. will seek reelection at the upcoming state convention. He was first elected at the state convention held here and has given universal satisfaction, making his reelection practically assured.
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Charles A. Kidwell
The
Kidwell
Blockaded kidneys claim relief with Dean's Kidney Pills
Washington residents praise Dean's Kidney Pills for back ache and disordered kidneys. Mrs. James Spaulding of Washington Indiana reports relief after starting the remedy and a family member also benefits after using it. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York markets the pills at 50 cents and warns to remember the name Dean's.
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Washington
Dean
James Spaulding
McCormick
Ave
Ind
Dogn
Deans
Jackson
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Will discard frock coat for Teddy Jr wedding outfit
The eldest son of the former president will wear a modern cut away coat with wide braiding and trimming for his June 20 wedding. He will pair a white waistcoat with gray striped trousers, with the outfit made by a Broadway fashion house.
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New York
Jane
United States
Teddy, Jr
London Smart Set
Rural mail carrier Jozeph Kress found dead in Kentucky barn
Foot hurt and nobody cares for me is the note left by Jozeph Kress a rural mail carrier whose body was found hanging in a Bennetts town barn in Hopkinsville Kentucky. He had been missing for a week.
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Hopkinsville
Jozeph ‘Kress
Bennettstown
Kress
Suit of Clothes Stolen From Strike-Breaker
A suit of clothes was reported stolen from a strike-breaker at a shop. Police searched the belongings of a strike-breaker who had left the city, but the suit was not recovered. Moeller Visits Pope in Rome. Archbishop Henry Moeller of Cincinnati was received in private audience by the pope and presented her report and Peter's Pence. Life Worth a Million: Chicago reports record insurance for People's Portland Cement, $1,000,000, paid by the company to protect financial interests.
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Moeller
Rome
Henry Moeller
Cincinnati
Peter
Chicago
Arthur S. Ford
People’s Portland Cement Company
Cement Company
Continental Fire Insurance Co
Trustees Notices From Veale to Bogard Townships
Notices show township trustees listing monthly office days for Veale Reeve Washington and Bogard townships with locations and days. It also includes a legal notice from Daviess County Indiana 1910 in the circuit court naming Bernie Tomey as a defendant and set for September 6 1910 with clerk WM Wallace.
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State of Indiana
Daviess County
Daviess
WM. A. Wallace
Daviess Circuit Court
Mattingly & Myers
Attys
Appointment of Administratrix for Allen G. McCafferty Estate
Notice that Temperance A. M'Cafferty has been named administratrix of the solvent estate of Allen G. McCafferty, deceased. Mattingly & Myers act as attorneys for the administration.
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Allen G. McCafferty
Temperance A. M'Cafferty
Mattingly & Myers
Insurance on executives cited as corporate asset tool
R. Marvin Jr and Charles H Fischer among others arranged life insurance with Northwestern National Life Mutual Life Equitable Life Illinois Life and Connecticut Mutual on ordinary life terms. The note explains such policies help large firms protect or capitalize on key individuals whose talents drive corporate success.
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R. Marvin, Jr
Charles H. Fischer
Northwestern National Life
Minneapolis
Mutual Life
Equitable Life of
New York
Illinois Life
Connecticut Mutual
City petitions prepared for brick street improvements
Petitions prepared by City Attorney Spencer at the mayor and council request to obtain names for street repairs under the three mile road law. Proposed improvements include Main Street from east Fifth to east Eleventh and from east Second to brick on west Main, plus Meridian Street from Main to the B and Q Southwestern railroad.
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Spencer
Board of County Commissioners
Main
East Fifth
East Eleventh
East Second
West Main
Meridian Street
B. & QO. Southwestern Railroad
Kellams To Serve Out Term As Justice Of Washington Township
On friends urging him to stay, Squire J. W. Kellams will continue as justice of Washington township until the term ends November 10. He will conduct official business from his Portersville road home rather than vacate the Temple Court building. He announced Saturday he intended to resign but later agreed to transfer records home and keep the office until expiration.
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Friends
Squire J. W. Kellams
Washington Township
Temple Court
Portersville Road
Kellams
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Baldwin
East Main Street
Washington, Indiana
Leroy James
Washington, Ind
McCormic
McCormic and Johnston
Milwaukee
Plano
Hatfield & Palmer CO
Veale Township
Frank Swann
Reeve Township
Alfordsville
R. V. Cox
Waller
East Fourth
Main Streets
Grant Keith
Bogard Township
Daniel I. Myers
N. W. Martin Co
Mattingly G Myers
Wilson Bldg
T. J. Smiley
H. J. Miller
Smiley & Miller
Hoosier
Hoosier Manufacturing Company
F. B. Fornwald
Main Street
Floyd Gilliatt
Indiana Veterinarian College
Plainville
Jepson the Jeweler
Starkyear
Stark
Stark Nursery
Stark Delicious
Stark Ki David
Stark King Philip
California
Stark Bro’s Nurseries and Orchards Co
Louisiana
Mr. Farmer
Washington Realty Co
Bainess County
E. E. Forsythe
J. H. McCaffarty Solicier
H.miefer
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