The Vacant Chair and Family Ills in an Advert Parable
A fragmented advertisement describes a ill family scene and mourning, urging medical remedies for female weakness. It cites a Dr. Boy and a “prescription” claimed to restore health without surgery, touting Mrs Shopshire of Shelby and a testimonial about a tumor resolving after treatment and pellets for constipation.
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Perlains
Shopshire
Shelby
Boy
Buffalo
N.V
Sayai
Metye
Ida
Ishy
Sam
Pierce
Sizable Sept 28 19th Century notices and names listed
Fragmentary OCR lists several names and places including Steele Ed Faith Hastings Howard Jams Quarcet Mahan Allen Harrison Ezra Mittingly Wallace Mearsara Porter and Mainville. Mentions schoolhouses and towns. lacks clear events or outcomes.
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Steele
Ville
S. Hastings
Howard Jams
Quarcet
Ainor
W. T. Mahan
Allen
Verdict Notes McKinley Leads in Four States
The article analyzes 1896 results, noting McKinley leads in four states Oregon Rhode Island Maine and Vermont with large Republican pluralities. It suggests New England states stay above average, predicts McKinley may win New England by wide margin and argues Bryan gains in Indiana Kentucky Maryland, while Republicans count on carrying three others. Baltimore and Maryland politics are highlighted as pivotal.
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McKinley
Oregon
Rhodesy d. Vernint
Maine
New Engand
Republi
Democratic
Orexton
Républi
Wis Avery
House
Rye
E- Kinley
Tu Ik
Bryan
Indiana
Kentucky
Maryland
Baltimore
Pneumonia Story Highlights Dr King's New Discovery
An obituary and brief notes recount a pneumonia case where Mrs Lincoln suffered a severe chest illness but recovered after using Dr. King s New Discovery. The report claims the medicine cured her and she slept soundly after treatment. The column mentions a Camp meeting and local family references.
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Lincoln
Fragmented notes hint at constitutional amendments and political tensions
The readable fragments discuss constitutional amendments and political figures, mentioning courts, delayed actions, opposition to certain moves, and concerns about a public official's integrity. The text references the Philippines and local figures like Clint Tharp and S L, hinting at a heated political environment without clear actions or outcomes.
Local Notes and Visits Highlight Sunday Gatherings
George Carrell and guests visited relatives Sunday while Herschel Casuy plans to attend college in Washington this winter. Ralph Rudschette and Michie were in town earlier this week. A surprise birthday dinner honored Billy Fisher on his forty sixth birthday with gifts. Rev. Joseph Adams will preach here Sunday. Julius Smith helps build a house in Martin county. The Democrat speakers spoke to about a dozen followers Saturday. Amos Ragle of Elnora was in town on business. Ita Keiser of Argos and the Cresners of Plymouth visited friends.
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Yas
Herschel Casuy
Washington
George Carrell
Wild
Stout
Ralph W Rudschette
Tigter Michie
Billy Fisher
Here
Fisher
Joseph Adams
Julius Smith
Martin County
Tempermady
Aimos Ragle
Elnora
Debris clearance debate at Galveston meeting
At a Galveston committee meeting Messrs Ricker and Lee resigned from debris removal duties after expressing dissatisfaction. Jens Moller was appointed to oversee debris clearance. The meeting favored assigning a committee member to the task. Desperate African American giant Gurley killed in New Orleans after attacking inmates and police. corporal Coman injured but will recover.
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Galveston
Tex
Scurry
Ricker
Lee
Ithenee
Jens Moller
New Orleans
Edward Gurley
Gurley
Corporal Coman
Nelerih Chiba
Corpdrad
Coman
State Federation of Labor to Convene in Townsport
Townsport Ind Sept 24 The state federation of labor will convene here tomorrow and continue through Wednesday and Thursday Grievances of the various unions will be heard and changes to the constitution are expected Speakers include Samuel P Gompers of the American Federation of Labor and President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers Myrtle Stewart seven years old perished in Marion after clothes ignited from a stove in the Helm home flames burned her face and body she died after about two hours
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State Federation of Labor
Townsport
Ind
Samuel P. Gompers
American Federation of Gabor
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Chila
Marion
Myrtle Stewart
Thomas Helm
Michaels
Grant County
Dedicatory Mass at St Bernard Church and Local Grievances
In Wabash and Muncie readers note the dedication of St Bernard Catholic church with remarks by Very Rev J H Guendling and sermons by Rev George A Horstmann and Rev D A Clarke. Separately Mary Griffith 19 commits suicide by Paris Green after heartbreak over engaged man’s marriage, and Muncie residents rally against a 25 percent gas rate hike amid winter fears.
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St Berard
Wabash
St. Bernard Catholic Church
J. H. Guendling
Geoge
A. Horstmann
D. A. Clarke
Holy Family Catholic Church
Columbus
Muncie
Ind
Guy Council
Indiana Reform Moves Add to County Salary Fines
A fragmented note outlines commissions and fees in Indiana with a focus on salary reforms for county officials. It mentions funding needs and potential changes for municipalities and counties as part of a revision driving fiscal policy.
Notable arrests and accidental deaths reported in early 1900s notes
Newspaper item lists crimes and incidents: a woman arrested in Union City linked to her brothers burglary. a fatal shooting of a girl by accident while a bandit scenario unfolds. a child dies from a gunshot allegedly self-inflicted. a house moving disaster in Madison Indiana injures a cow.
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Winchestermi
Flom
Union City
Bureglary
Ifn
Arm of Applegate Amputated In Ohio Quarrel
In English Indiana on September 24 a dispute between Vanideapple gate and John Cox at Plist Knob Crasford county led to Cox shooting Applegate in the right arm. Both are alive but injuries serious as described in local reports. In Peoria Illinois on September 24 central Illinois Methodists meet and pass resolutions praising a wise patriotic Christian Fourth of July celebration and condemn fireworks as barbarous and costly while supporting Afro American rights and intelligent Christian citizenship as a path to overthrow harmful influences.
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Ari
Ind
Vanideapplegate
John Cox
Plist Knob
Crasford
Bontleg
Cox
Applegate
Peoria
Ills
Central Illinois Methodists
Thair Sedgion
Epidemic of Death By Own Action Shocks New York
A wave of self inflicted deaths shocks New York in September as frigid week weather is noted. Police report numerous cases where individuals failed to complete their intended acts and others making dangerous attempts during personal crises.
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New York
No Opposition: British Occupy Komatipoort
British forces occupy Komatipoort without opposition as reported on page 24. Jered and Lourenzo Marques are referenced in coverage from September.
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Jered
Lourenzo ” Marques
Komatipoort
Denial in Dulley altercation linked to engagement rumor
Reports from Sansantonio Texas and nearby towns describe a cloudburst and valley flood on the Nelices river causing property damage and loss of life. In Minnesota a drowning accident occurred when a rowboat capsized near Witona with two men drowned and two rescued after a strenuous effort. Havana reports arising yellow fever cases as of September 24.
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Dulley
Weller
Sansantonio
Tex
Nelices River
Uvahle
Wonderful Cure at Diarrhoea Prominent Virginia Editor
Virginia editor Han relates nearly giving up before being brought back to health. He credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with restoring perfect health. The account emphasizes its effectiveness in treating diarrhoea and related ailments.
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Virginia
Han
Times
Hillstile
Vae
Fuore
Campaign notes and scattered world events from damaged telegrams
The fragmented telegraph text notes Bryan's upcoming campaign, disturbances in England affecting business, Governor Roosevelt resting in Wyoming, charitable aid for Galveston flood victims, and stray crime reports including a masked train robbery. It also mentions Paris politics, European weather, and Mexican annexation debates.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedies Testimonial Note
A faded testimonial from Hillsville Virginia describes recovery after using a cholera remedy and Grain-O. The letter mentions patient health improvement and praise for the remedy, with dated references and note of sales by druggists.
Vote Guidance Emphasizes Marking Circle with Eagle
Brief note instructs voters to place an X inside the circle bearing the eagle as the safe method to vote in the upcoming election. The guidance links the mark to endorsing prosperity patriotism protection and programs.
Simple Speech and a Health Claim Piece
A Cleveland style critique notes a speech by Mr Bryan claiming a simple plan as a buyers’ bargain. A fragment mentions a railroad laborer injured, and a Dr A Kellett of Williford Arkansas praises Bucken's Arnica Salve for boils, piles, and skin eruptions, with a sales line and local retailer NJ Jones.
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A. Kellett
Williford, Ark
Bucken
J* Nj Jones
Ditch Tile Bid Sought for West End School Project
Contractors invited to bid on tile ditch construction for the West End School building. Ditch length about 900 feet with four foot depth, glazed jointed tile to be cemented. Bids due October 1, 1800. Board of Trustees reserves right to reject any or all bids. A E Johnson, President.
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West End
Boar of
Tistees
A. E. Jonnson
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