Fourth of July Celebration in Edwardsville and Nearby Towns
A July Fourth event gathered residents from Edwardsville Collinsville and nearby villages. A parade under Capt Gontertay proceeded to a grove by the Methodist church where Rev Jesse Renfro spoke. Thomas McDowell read the Declaration. N D Strong of Alton delivered an extemporaneous address with 60 attendees from multiple parties. Speeches and toasts honored Washington Lafayette Independence and freedom, followed by cheers and songs.
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Edwardsville
Collinsville
Gontertay
Jesse. Renfro
Thomas McDowell
Atul
N. D. Strong
Alton
Strong
Marc W. A.W. Gaull
Unclear historical text fragment notes remedies and dialogue
Fragmentary OCR text references a Methodist minister, a doctor named King with a New Discovery remedy, a trial of a cough remedy at S Kingston's Drug Store, and a mother and Bridget dialogue. Names and context are incomplete, limiting concrete facts.
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John ‘Borgus
Noeukuk
Lowa
Beatt
Methodist Episcopal Ghureh
BooxLEN's ABNIKA SALva advertised cure all
An advertisement claims ABNIKA SALva cures cuts bruises sores ulcers fevers and skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Price 25 cents per box. Kingston distribution. Also mentions Electric Bitters for kidney and liver troubles with a claim of quick relief priced at 50 cents per large bottle. Kingston drug store selling both remedies.
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Kingston
Fred Miller
Irving, Ir
Ats
Premium Portrait Co Ad Offers Life Like Portraits
A historical recruitment and advertising notice from the Premium Portrait Co offering life like portraits in oil pencil watercolor or crayon for three dollars with a view to agents nationwide. It promises first class work, a money back guarantee, and urges readers to examine at express office before paying. The firm lists 2220 Franklin Ave St Louis Mo as the contact address.
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Premium Portrait Co
Frankiin Ave
St.Louis
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Troy
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Farmers’ Exchange
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W. W. Jarvis
Seele Milling CO
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