Flood destroys Carterville and saves Chloe Davis
Will Fosdick oversees a devastating dam flood that sweeps through the valley injuring and scattering residents. He braves the brown torrent to rescue Chloe Davis from the river cliffs, while a prior rescue for another woman is implied. The town stabilizes as March ends with Will and Chloe’s marriage and a rebuilt community.
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Davis
Will Fosdick
Brooks
The
Star of the West
Mr. Davis
Chloe
Ioale
Will
Chloo
Mother
Mrs. Davis
Chloe Davis
Odell Type Writer advertised for sale
An advertisement touts Odell Writer models including the Odell Writer and Single Case Odell. The copy claims superior performance, ease of operation, and ability to produce manuscripts quickly. The price is featured at $20 for the Odell Writer and $15 for the Single Case model.
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Odell
Heck
A Dam Burgeons On Pipeline as Lovers Draw Closer
In a valley mining town Miss Chloe Davis and Will Fosdick, an assayer, navigate courtship amid family plans for a New Year gathering. Father Mr Davis and others discuss weather, flood risk, and budding romance while Chloe teases Will and guards her feelings.
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Carter’s
Universal Store
Cartersville
Will Fosdich
Chloe Davis
Chloe
Miss Chloe
Will Fosdick
Star of the West
Davis House
Fosdick
Chioce
Will
Kitty
Sam
Bishop
Mr. Fosdick
Miss Abbe
Mr. Davis
Southern Belle
Davises
Woolford's Sanitary Lotion Promises Quick Cure
Itch on humans and animals including horses and other beasts is claimed to be cured in 30 minutes by Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. The advertisement notes the product never fails and lists L. M. Bosworth, a druggist in Ames, Iowa, as the seller. It asserts cures for itch mange and scratches on people or animals.
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Woolford
L. M. Bosworth
Ames
Iowa
Bank or Dollar Store Riddle Echoes in Tale
Dialogue portrays a merchant and a figure named Gargoyle debating a shop’s nature. The teller clarifies it is a bank, prompting Gargoyle to question the distinction. The scene conveys humor and a clash of perception in a compact exchange.
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Gargoyle
Teeiler
Heart and Nervous Cure Promoted for Weak Women
An advertisement praises Dr. Miles New Heart Cure for nervous women with heart weakness and related symptoms. It touts Restorative Nervine for nerves and headaches, claiming relief from shortness of breath swelling and dropsy. A free treatise and testimonials are offered, with sale and guarantee by L. M. Bosworth.
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Miles
L. M. Bosworth
Mystery Explained in 1900s Elopement Notices
The article notes frequent notices of elopements involving wealthy educated women with various companions. It cites Dr. Franklin Miles claiming such women are historical and nervous, suffering headaches and sleeplessness. Restorative Nervine is advertised with trial bottles and a book, offered by L. M. Bosworth along with Dr. Miles Heart Cure.
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Franklin Miles
L. M. Bosworth’s
Mites
Christmas to New Year Complaints in Ames
A humorous exchange shows a wife receiving a sealskin sack on Christmas and a pin cushion on New Year. The ad then promotes Spavin Liniment for horses claiming to cure blood spavin curbs splints and related ailments with a $50 savings and mentions L M Bosworth the Ames Iowa druggist selling it.
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L. M. Bosworth
Ames
Iowa
Paxton Announces Optical Specialty After New Year
J B Paxton states after January 1 1890 he will focus on optical goods and cut jewelry stock to cost to clear space. He has a large jewelry stock and will continue to offer a full line.
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Carter
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Santa Claus
Grove’s
Canier Bros. & Herman
the Intelligencer
St Ames
HK. Wilson
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Inser
Official Directory
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J.M. Ingram
Recorder Dca
Ceceecs Csc
D. Chamberlain
Coroper
Foxx
WDM
Franklin
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R. Chambareain Aghee
Hogeat Te Deeree
Oonaeren
W. L. Moons
Bevery
United Brethren
H. Sxoky
Christian
Ching Bach
T. J. Dow
A. F
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BE. Hurst
W. M. A. B. Maxwellt
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G. A. Underwood
Tiorney
St. Gig Bene Apol & Manitoba
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Milk River Valley
Great Northern Ry
Coal
Montana
Great Falls
Northwest
Helena
Pope
Fargo
Crookston
Grand Forks
Winnipeg
Minnesota
South Dakota
Dakota
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
California
Manitoba
Whitney
Gen. Paas
St. Paul
Minn
H. M. Templeton
Westerman
Cc. A. Beverly
Zjommopathic Physician and &Urgeon
Onondaga Street
Are Story County
Albert Richmond
Sver J
Bosworth
Qyicaat
Exre SysTieu
Palmers
Dearborn
Cannon F.C. Donald
St. Louis
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Mason City
Peoria
Sun
St Louis
Kansage Li
Beatae
St. Paul Sittin
Marshalltown
C. H. Ackerr
Gen. Town
J. B. Paxton
Geweler
Chicago and North Western
Gt Michigan
Minneso_ Wyoming
Ekekota
Nebraska
Chicago
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Denver
Pullman Ae Wagher
San Francisco
Peto
Portland
Cae oOorth Western Railway
Newman
J. M. Whitman
A. Thal
Odvice-Prest
Mang'r. GP. & T. Agt
Mortal Mar
Alfred Balch
Utah
the Equitable
Waterloo
State of
A. H. Thayer
Sec’y
Merry Christmas
George G. Tilden
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