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Newspaper

Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1902

Page

8

Tornado Strikes Near Wik City Cause Heavy Damage

A cyclone hit six miles southeast of Wik City Oklahoma on May 22 injuring several and destroying homes. The storm, developing in Roger Mills County, moved northeast past Elk City toward Chanute, causing extensive property damage estimated at 25000 dollars. Mr Knox and son survived after their house collapsed. debris injuries occurred from flying wreckage. The storm brought heavy rain and funnel clouds were visible for minutes before splitting away.

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Heavy rains flood Perry Oklahoma town and homes

In Perry Oklahoma on a Thursday morning heavy rains caused the crevele to overflow its banks washing away several small houses. A number of occupants escaped from trees and homes while a drowning is reported. Rescues included a hotel proprietor wringing roofs to save a baby and two women. Bridges were washed out and stores flooded on East street.

Perry Okla Wenn GW. Cooper George Ney

Steamer Speed Burned In New Orleans Wharf Fire

The steamer John H. Speed burned to the water's edge at Lafayette street wharf yesterday afternoon after 2 25. Alcohol in the hold is the suspected cause. Captain Marr was aboard during the fire. The loss, including cargo and wharves, is estimated at 75 000 dollars. The Speed valued at 10 000 dollars carried 25 000 insurance and the cargo about 10 000. Fire engine 14 slipped into the river and a diver will be sent to recover it. The Speed was to leave for St Louis at five last evening.

New Orleans John H. Speed Lafayette Street Marr St. Louis

Lynching prevented as Jones moved to Carthage jail

Will Jones, the Joplin Negro accused of assaulting Mrs. Parmeter of Webb City, was spirited from Webb City jail by sheriff and deputies to avert a lynching. Though Parmeter failed to identify him among three prisoners, two farmer witnesses and two boys later confirmed Jones as the attacker, calming the mob.

Carthage Will Jones Joplin Patmeter Webb City Ile Parmeter Jones

The Sunday School Lesson Tent at Lystran Acts 14 28

Lesson notes recount Paul and Barnabas in Lystra where a cripple is miraculously healed. The crowd misidentifies them as gods, but a firm rebuke reorients to the living God. Return to Antioch follows as the journey spans about 650 miles over four years.

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Burlington Summer Excursion Rates to Colorado Resorts

The Burlington Route offers exceptionally low first class round trip fares to Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo for extended summer travel. Prices start around 2.00 from St. Louis, 15.09 from Kansas, 35.00 from Chicago, with periods offering good all summer and a one fare plus 82.00 return trip option. Details and partitions available from W Wakeley GP A AM Pine Street St. Louis.

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Fragmented ads and quips from a 19th century paper

A collage of ad copy and quotations including remarks on shad at a restaurant with slivers, Allen’s Tooth Paste trial offer, a remark on fees, a cold cure claim with Laxative Bromo Quinine, a joke about opinions from Puck, Dr Kline’s nerve remedy, an Arch Street Philadelphia address, and a citizen endorsing Piso’s Cure for consumption.

Puck Dr. Kline R.A. Kline, Ltd Arch Gt Philidelphia

What Russell Sage Says on Wealth and Capability

Sage argues that valuing brains and honesty is needed to level society. He warns the state may cap fortunes, saying restricting capital harms workers. He contends those without money cannot use it properly and likens large fortunes to dangerous mismanagement.

Palmer Woman Overcomes Back Pain With Kidney Pills

Mrs Lucy Compton of Palmer Missouri states she suffered eight to ten years from kidney trouble and back pain so severe she could barely move. After using Dodd's Kidney Pills she felt marked relief and nearly cured after the first box, earning a strong recommendation for others with similar ailments.

Palmer, Mo Lucy’ Compton Dodd Mrs. Compton

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Featured in Patient Testimonial

Mrs Mamie Herbert of Buffalo recalls eight years of uterine illness eased by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. The letter touts health renewal, urges women with menstrual and uterine issues to try the remedy, and notes an offer of guidance from Mrs Pinkham.

Mamie Herbert Elmwood Ave Buffalo N. Y Empire State Fortnightly Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkyam Mamie Herpert Lydia BE. Pinkham

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