Far and Near Items of Interest from Our Exchange
A survey of local ills and ventures across Jefferson and nearby towns notes wolves in Jefferson county and an incorporated Highland fair association. Collinsv ill e Canning factory to be sold March 6, Virden reports wheat in peak condition, and a 80 year old death near Mascoulah. Local capitalists plan to sink a coal shaft west of Lebanon. a Carlyle death in the courthouse yard. 350 miners employed at Glen Carbon. Edwardsville bank notes and ambitions. Sorf nt o business men form a teleph one line at Sorento. Cyclone loss at New Baden estimated $50,000 with $4,067.71 collected. A 17 year old near Carlyle shot by a roommate after a coon hunt. Mrs. Mary Wiseman dies after surgery in St Louis. Edwardsville burial. Highland council debates economy, book agent swindle in Duquoin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland
Collinsville
Virden
Phillipine Kohlhanf
Jung
Mascoulah
Pfeffer Place
Lebanon
John J. Prather
Huey
Court House
Carlyle
Mary 3. Wiseman
the Baptist Hospital
St. Louis
Edwardsville
Electric Bitters for Elderly Patients
An old advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a safe tonic for seniors needing medicine to regulate bowels and kidneys. It claims no whisky or intoxicants, mild stomach and bowel action, and improved tone and strength, calling it an appetizer and overall remedy.
Proverbial Wisdoms On Marriage And Character
A jumble of maxims and quips on patience, virtue, and home life. It pairs lines about good husbands, strong wives, and prudent conduct with humorous exchanges among Miss Liberty Uncle Sam and Freddie, reflecting a lighthearted social column tone.
Random Snippets and Advertisements From The Call
A collage of dialog lines about burglars, weddings, new wheels, and daily life. Includes a humorous back-and-forth, a pitch for The Call, and a health ad praising Hood’s Sarsaparilla with a 25c price.
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. I.hood
Pills & Co
Lowell, Mass
Hood
Jefferson County
Sam Gehrig
New Douglas
Glen Carbon
National Bank
Schlaflys
Keshner
Montgomery County
Duquoin
Phact, Phan and
Phancy
Miss Liberty
Sam
Freddie
Queens
Miner's
G. L. Liebler
South Main ST
Troy, Ill
Meekton
Miss Northside
Fred
Billy McKinley
Troy
Queensware
J. Mr Hawley
Troy Exchange Bank
F. W. Zanders
F. Kuntzmann
Gars
F. F. Miller
C. E. Ritcher
Genthal Hotel
M. Meiners
Market Street
Cllveizen’s
Peter
Xperanon
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