Printing Office Secrets and Drinking Reform in the Trade
A long excerpt discusses printing office secrecy and the honor code among printers. It then shifts to a scene in a bar where workers discuss quitting drinking, personal hardship from alcohol, and a pledge to change. The piece ends with notices about a school officers meeting in Story county and invitations for educational discussion led by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sphynx
Nevada
Story County
R. ©. Barrett
Public Instruction
L. N. Gerber
Hamilton County
J. Morrisey
Marshall County
F. E. Hanson
Iowa Experiment Station Bulletin 55 on field crops
A report from the Iowa Experiment Station summarizes 1900 field crop experiments. It covers corn varieties with ripening dates August 15 to September 15, notes on shallow versus deep cultivation, seed selection, shrinkage data from ear corn stored in a crib, and variety tests in wheat oats and barley. It also details growing and handling of rape speltz soybeans kohl rabi and sugar beets with practical farming guidance. Bulletin 55 is mailed free on request from Ames Iowa.
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Iowa Experiment Station
Iowa
Northwestern May Start Valentine Denver Rail Line
Rumor from Boone area that Chicago and Northwestern plans active construction to run a line from Valentine Nebraska to Denver to compete with the Burlington for Black Hills traffic. Reports say engineers have been sighted near Valentine and in Sidney Nebraska, with possible expansion toward Mitchell South Dakota linking to Minneapolis and St Paul. The Valentine Mitchell route would access rich agricultural and cattle country, but the rumor lacks confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone Railway
Chicago & Northwestern
Valentine
Neb
Denver
Northwestern
Sidney
Fremont
Elkhorn
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Duluth
Boone Republican
Tell Good Reasons Why Swearing Is Desirable
A humorous list argues that swearing is elegant expressive, demonstrates taste, pleases friends, shows literature knowledge, trains boys, amuses mothers, looks good in print, boosts self respect, aids manhood and virtue, and may improve one’s chances in the hereafter.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised By Fielding Druggist
F L Hewett of Winfield Illinois recalls a severe La Grippe attack in 1898 1899 cured by two bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He asserts the medicine breaks up colds wards off pneumonia and is easy to take with broad druggist sales in circulation.
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Bill
Fom Newman
F. L. Hewett
Winfield
Chamberlain
Foley's Honey and Tar Eases Laglippes Cough
G Vacher of 157 Osgood St Chicago reports his wife suffered a severe lagrippe cough that lingered. After using Foley's Honey and Tar a 50 cent bottle provided immediate relief and cured the cough. Take no substitute.
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G. Vacher
Osgood St
Chicago
Foley
Weeks Break Up A Cold Tab Lets You Buy Hope
A humorous 25 cent advertisement by L. M. Bosworth offering a refund if Weeks break up a cold tab fails to cure. The text reads as a cheeky medical joke from a late 19th or early 20th century catalog.
Break-Up-A-Cold Tablets Promise Sleep Aid
An advertisement touts Weeks Break-Up-A-Cold Tablets to end a bad cold during sleep. It states no cure, no pay and prices the product at 25 cents. Text appears under L. M. Bosworth signature.
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L. M. Bosworth
Farm Mares for Sale Inquire of Maxwell
Farm mares for sale through the Farmer's Cooperative Association. Inquiries directed to 42-2 G. H. Maxwell. Includes farm assets available for purchase as listed.
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G. H. Maxwell
The
Farmer's Cooperative Association
Lost Chester white boar weighs 150 pounds
A Chester white boar, about 150 pounds, disappeared since January 14. Finder asked to contact M. W. Templeton for information.
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Chester
White Boar
M. W. Templeton
Tilden and Loughram Shine With Pocket Books in Story County
Tilden and Loughram offer a fine line of pocket books and purses in Story County, showcasing durable leather goods and stylish designs for daily use and travel. The shop highlights quality craftsmanship and a broad selection for local shoppers.
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Tilden & Loughram
Story County
Tilden & Loughran
Rectel the Great Age Remedy Claim Advertisement
An advertisement touts Rectel as a cure for the pest pile pipe free with each package. It promises a positive written guarantee and states No Cure No Pay. Six samples are offered free. The contact line includes L M Cael and a 20-year reference.
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Rector
L. M. Bosworth
M. Cael
Banner Salve Declared Quick Frost Bites Cure
A boastful advertisement claims Banner Salve rapidly cures frost bites and chilblains, calling it the most healing remedy in the world and promising swift relief.
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Banner
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Printing Office Secrets
Johnson’s Paradise
Sam
Bill Bonner
Christian Guide
Era House
Offic
Ames
Slater
Jewell
Bradfield
Wamen
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta, Ga
la Grippe
FAIR
Asa Vandermast
L. M. Boswoth
Frances L. Sales
Missouri Valley
L. QO
Keedice
J. W. Adams
Tilden & Loughrans
O. F. Lerrs
U. C. Rev
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