Flies Proved Carriers of Typhoid at St Louis Fair
Purdue professor Burrage will demonstrate with proofs at the world’s fair that typhoid fever spreads via flies. His experiments show flies transfer germs to culture media, and spots touched by flies yield colonies after incubation. The exhibit will include photographs of culture plates and sanitation studies from Lafayette and Purdue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Severance Barrage
Purdue University
Burrage
St. Louis
State Board of Health
Lafayette
Rheumatism Relief Ad Promises Free Trial
An advertisement for Chamberlain's Pain Balm claims relief for rheumatism and many other ailments. It promises a free trial with one application relieving pain and states faster cures for sprains, bruises, cuts, burns, and other conditions. Each bottle is warranted and priced at 25 or 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Veterans at Lafayette Home See Record March Deaths
Commandant Richard M. Smock reports March as the deadliest month at the state soldiers home in Lafayette with eleven veteran deaths. Seventy two veterans remain in the hospital, among them incurables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard M. Smock
State Soldiers’ Home
Lafayette
Robbed the Grave By Electric Bitters Remark
Philadelphia man John Oliver details grave illness and recovery after three doctors gave up. He credits Electric Bitters, used three weeks, with a marked improvement and declares them life saving. Sold for 50 cents at E T Scotts drug store guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
Philadelphia
E. T. Scott
Bozarth Announces Democratic Run for Governor
Nelson J. Bozarth of Valparaiso announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor. He previously sought the nomination years ago and served in the Civil War after enlisting at age thirteen. He will be heartily supported by Porter County Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson J. Bozarth
Valparaiso
Bozarth
Porter County
Foley's Honey and Tar promoted as genuine remedy
Foley & Co Chicago markets Honey and Tar as a throat and lung remedy praised for merit and popularity. Consumers are warned against imitations and told to demand FOLEY's Honey and Tar as no other preparation gives the same satisfaction. it is mildly laxative and opiate free, safe for children and delicate persons. Sold by E. T. Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
E. T. Scott
The County Paper I Loved From Pelham Hills
Nathaniel Olds praised The County weekly from Pelham for its Local News Jottings and schoolhouse memories. The piece laments the desk pile yet cherishes the rural weekly that revives childhood names and local history from past to present.
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Pelham
Tom
Brick
Patsey
Toiler
Nathaniel Olds
Rochester Post Express
Warn of Attack of Rheumatism
A West Virginia woman says spring gardening triggers rheumatism and claims Chamberlains Pain Balm eased her pain after the first use. She reports ongoing relief and keeps a bottle at home to prevent flare ups. Sold by E. T. Scott.
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Josie McDonald
Man
Logan County
West Va
E. T. Scott
Mice Ate the Seeds at Crumpacker’s Capitol Office
A Washington dispatch to the Indianapolis Star reports Capitol mice raided garden seed packages meant for Congressman Crumpacker in his committee room. The theft left the floor littered with seed wrappers, sparking political commentary on its potential effect on his fall reelection prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Indianapolis Star
Crumpacker
United States
Sidgar Dean Crumpacker
Department of Agriculture
Capitol
Congressman Crumpacker
Foley's Kidney Cure Claim and Sale Notice
A health advertisement proclaims Foley's Kidney Cure can cure kidney and bladder diseases in all forms and strengthen organs to prevent Bright's disease or diabetes if taken in time. Sold by J. T. Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Bright
J. T. Scott
Scenic rail excursion to California from Chicago in spring
Fare of 50 dollars round trip to California via The Chicago Union Pacific and North Western Line from Chicago April 23 to May 1. Two trains daily from Chicago through without change with daily personally conducted tourist car excursions. Write for itinerary and details on a special train leaving Chicago April 26. A H Wagnanger 22 Fifth Avenue Chicago Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Union Pacific & North Western
A. H. Waggener
Fifth Avenue
Chicago, Ill
Northwestern Line announces steam excursions to Alaska 1904 season
Six Alaskan coast steamship trips are scheduled on the new Sophane of the Pacific Coast S S Co with two departures in June July and August. The voyage covers Sitka Port Townsend Victoria Vancouver Ketchikan Juneau Skagway Muir Glacier with optional White Pass Yukon Railroad detour. Tourism to Alaska is growing and the trip takes under two weeks by fast luxury steamers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophane
Pacific Coast S. S. Co
Northwestern Line
Sitka
Alaska
Glacier Bay
Muir Glacier
Seattle
Norway
Alps
Yosemite
Thousand Islands
St. Lawrence
Port Townsend
Victoria
British Columbia
Vancouver
Melahkatla
Ketchikan
Fort Wrangle
Treadwell
Juneau
Skagway
White Pass & Yukon
Eightieth Birthday Celebrated by Justice Cephas T. Dibble
Justice Cephas T. Dibble marks his eightieth birthday today in Michigan City. Pioneer resident born April 15 1824 in South Granville New York. Dibble moved to Michigan in 1844 and to Michigan City in 1855 after ventures in Grand Rapids Battle Creek and California gold fields. He recalls harsh California voyage and early local conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cephas T. Dibble
Dibble
Michigan City
Mr. Dibble
South Granville
Washington County
New York
Michigan
Grand Rapids
Battle Creek
California
Panama
Laporte
Michigan Central
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern
Wabash Street
Vreeland Hotel
Brick of C B F Allison Westville Indiana
A brief classified style note offers a brick of C B F Allison from Westville Indiana. No further details on price or quantity are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.bf. Allison
Westville
Ind
Croakers and Courage in A Fable of Grit and Doubt
A vivid passage contrasts those who croak and doubt with people who act and push forward. It highlights the conflict between naysayers who foretell failure and the crusaders who persevere, keeping the communal effort alive while critics block the path.
Great Sensation in Leesville Over Life Saved by Remedy
A Leesville Indiana man, W. H. Brown, near death, was saved by Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption. He reports immediate relief from asthma and a complete cure, with many similar recoveries claimed for consumption, pneumonia, bronchitis, and grip. Priced 50c and 1.00, guaranteed by E. T. Scott Druggist, trial bottles free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesville
Ind
W. H. Brown
E. T. Scott
Laporte Republicans Nominate for City Office
At a Laporte Republican convention Saturday evening the ticket was announced: Mayor Dr J H Wm Meyer, treasurer George Albright, clerk Bert Wise, marshal W E Antiss. Ward slates include Mainscott and Pusch in ward 1, Aurand and Franklin in ward 2, McGrew and How in ward 3, Steffenhagen in ward 4, and Phillips in ward 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
J. H. Wm. Meyer
Treas
George Albright
Bert Wise
W. E. Antiss
Joseph Mainscott
Wm. Pusch
C. J. Aurand
B. A. Franklin
F. A. McGrew
E. C. How
R. C. Steffenhagen
W. W. Phillips
Cure of Six Month Cough Promised by Chamberlain Remedy
A Lineville Alabama dealer advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy claiming a customer with a six month cough was cured after one and a half bottles. The seller Haynes Parker & Co and E. T. Scott offer the remedy for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Haynes Parker & Co
Lineville
Ala
E. T. Scott
Announcement for A J Shunk at New Durham Township Trustee race
A notice states A J Shunk will announce candidacy before the Republican Township Convention for the office of Trustee. Albert Paum appears as a turning point in the text with a identity reference to the New Durham Township convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Durham Township
Visitor at school tests children with Bible questions
A visitor, likely Sam Taylor, visits a school and offers children a chance to perform. He asks Bible questions first testing their knowledge. When asked where Jesus was born the pupils answer in unison "In a manger" then the next question about the reason prompts a shy but witty response from a Scottish boy.
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Jesus
Farm harnesses offered by Jobo Lonn & Son
One inch farm harnesses advertised starting at $20 and up from Jobo Lonn & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobo Lonn & Son
Pension for Col Suman Gates Historic Congress Debate
A telegram from Washington highlights Colonel Isaac C B Suman of Valparaiso Indiana as a nearly unique Civil War pension case. Despite pressure from Crumpacker, Suman initially refused a special pension, later yielding to a modest pension bill that passed the House. Crumpacker seeks Senate approval to raise the rate from 336 to 50 dollars a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Indianapolis Star
Congress
Isaac C. B. Suman
Valparaiso
Indiana
Lawton
Suman
Pension Bureau
Crumpucker
Col. Suman
Crumpacker
House
Senate Committee
Bucklen’s Amnica Salve Promised to Heal All Wounds
A 25 cent remedy advertised by ET. Scott Druggist claims to clean sweep burns sores bruises cuts boils ulcers skin eruptions and piles with guaranteed satisfaction. The copy touts Bucklen’s Amnica Salve as the best among salves for thorough healing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
ET. Scott
Map of the World showing possessions and Far East features
Beautiful heavy paper map 42 x 64 inches mounted on rollers with cloth edged bindings. Details include Trans Siberian Railway Pacific cables rail lines Japan China Manchuria Korea and the far East. Free upon receipt for 25 cents in stamps via W B Kniskern P T M Chicago North Western Railway Chicago Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trans-Siberian Railway
Pacific Ocean
Japan
China
Manchuria
Korea
Far East
W. B. Kniskern
Chicago & North-Western Ra Y
Chicago
Special Trains to California 50 Dollar Round Trip Offer
Special trains to California run from Chicago and eastern points to San Francisco and Los Angeles via Union Pacific and North Western lines. Depart April 26 and 27 with stopovers at Colorado Springs Salt Lake City and Danger. Tickets also valid on The Overland Limited with two daily trains and direct transcontinental route. Write A. H. Waggener 22 Fifth Avenue Chicago for itineraries.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Union Pacific & North Western
Chicago
Danger
Colorado Springs
Salt Lake City
Missouri River
A. H. Waggener
Fifth Avenue
I Know a Jolly Old Maiden Lady of High Degree
A humorous vignette praises a matronly woman who never goes to bed without Rocky Mountain Tea. The speaker, E. T. Scott, extols her sensible habits and refined demeanor in a light, promotional tone.
Obituary notices for Beach Nolan and Faulhaber deaths in Porter County
Ezra S Beach a Porter County prominent citizen died at his Valparaiso home from Brights disease after months of illness aged 66 Born April 18 1837 he was a longtime Porter County Agricultural Society secretary and.M E church member He is survived by his second wife and five children from his first marriage Robt Nolan died in Chicago at 62 from Brights disease He served as an engineer on the Michigan Central and Wisconsin Central Railroads Wilhelmina Darman aged 90 died at her son Albert Faulhabers home Resident of Michigan City since 1865 She leaves five sons and one sister Cathy Shiffer also survives
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Ezra S. Beach
Porter County
Valparaiso
Bright
Washington Township
Truman
Carrie Beach
Mr. Beach
Grand Trunk
Fred A. Harrington
Arthur B. Christie
George F. Beach
LeRoy Beach
Mark Beach
North Dakota
Beach
Porter County Agricultural Society
M. E. Church
Robt. Nolan
Catherine Nolan
Michiga
Chicago
Michigan Central
Hiza Scott
Maggie McGrew
Michigan City
Mollie Jessup
LaFayette
Philip
Thomas
John
Central America
Wilhelmina ‘Darman
Har
Albert Faulhaber
Otto
Albion
Mich
William
Buffalo
N. Y
Fred
Grand Rapids
Toledo
Catherine Shiffer
Boy Dies by Toy Cannon Explosion in Kouts Vicinity
Lester Johnson a Jasper county resident about 12 years old near the Porter county line created a toy cannon from a bicycle pump cylinder loaded with powder and paper. The blast shattered the device and killed him instantly in Kouts Indiana.
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Kouts
Ind
Lester Johnson
Jasper County
Porter County
FiveYearOld Sylvester Smith Dies in Valparaiso
Sylvester Smith, five year old son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Smith of Valparaiso, died Thursday morning after a five day illness from complications of disease. The family receives wide sympathy from friends in their sorrow.
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Sylvester Smith
Arthur
Smith
Valparaiso
Death of Mrs Blanche Young in Kingsbury
Mrs Blanche Young wife of Fred Young of Kingsbury died Sunday morning from blood poisoning. She was sister of Mrs Nettie Ellsworth of Kingsbury. Funeral Thursday at 3 p.m.
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Blanche Young
Fred Young
Kingsbury
Nettie Ellsworth
Widow Mary Huddleston Dies at 38 in Valparaiso
Mrs. Mary Huddleston widow of Dell Huddleston died Saturday night at her Valparaiso home after an illness dating from December. She was 38 and left six children.
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Mary Huddleston
Dell Huddleston
Valparaiso
Porter County Man Dies After 30 Years Residence
John McEnerny aged 70, longtime Porter county resident five miles west of town on Joliet road, died Sunday. He leaves a wife and a son who is now in California.
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John McEnerny
Porter County
Joliet Road
California
German native John Vergio dies at Michigan City home
John Vergio aged 50 died at his family home in Michigan City on Thursday. He was born in Germany and had lived in the county for 15 years.
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John Vergio
Michigan City
Germany
Death of Leonard Staufer in Michigan City
Leonard four year old son of Mr and Mrs J L Staufer of Michigan City died Sunday morning in a local tragedy. Funeral services will be held at a later date with burial in the family plot.
California Prune Wafers Advertisement Claim
An old advertisement touts California Prune Wafers as a bowel cleansing remedy for constipation and biliousness. It promotes 100 wafers for 25 cents and urges asking a druggist for purchase. The copy repeats pricing and phrases about soothing intestinal contents.
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California
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E.T. Scott
the Country Paper
North-Western Line
M. C. Dispatch
Chicago News
A. J. Shunk
Albert Paum
Sam Taylor
Map of the World
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