DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve touted for child wounds
An older public notice warns that children are especially prone to burns bruises and cuts while neglect increases risk of poisoning. It promotes DeWitts Witch Hazel as a remedy claiming quick relief and healing noting counterfeit dangers and a testimonial from John Mack in Welsiter Indiana about eczema cured after doctors gave up.
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DeWitt
John Mackn
Welsiter
Ind
Loughran & Bauer
Winter Travel to California via Iowa Central Route
Winter tourists may take advantage of low round trip rates to California and Pacific coast points through the Iowa Central route. A four day trip from St Paul and nearby cities via Iowa Central and southern route is highlighted. The Pullman Tourist Car service is now in operation for the season, enhancing comfort for travelers. For details contact Iowa Central agents or Geo. Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.
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California
Pacific Coast
St Paul
Mason City
Marshalltown
Oska
Hedrick
Peoria
Pullman
Iowa Central
Geo
Batty G. P
T. A
Iowa
Dr W Harriman Opens Ames Iowa Medical Office
Dr W Harriman a physician and surgeon offers attention to surgical cases and fitting glasses. Offices are in a block over Thurstons hardware Ames Iowa with residence near Story County Bank. Telephone numbers listed for office and home.
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Thurston’s Hardware Store
Ames
Iowa
Story O County Bank
Budd
Millers Store
I Telephone
Farmers' Cooperative Association Handles Farm Exchange and Loans
The Farmers' Cooperative Association runs a farmer's exchange and general real estate business, negotiates farm loans, writes insurance, handles grain and farm produce, coal, farm supplies, Chautauquan literature, chemical fire extinguishers, and electrical conductors on buildings.
Evolution of the American flag cited by the Ancients
The Boston Journal notes a display in the Armory of the Ancients at Faneuil Hall showing flag evolution from the early red banner with the English cross to variants with blue fields and St George and St Andrew crosses. It states Mrs. Ross did not originate stripes and that thirteen stars appeared after colonial independence.
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Old Faneuil Hall
Ross
Rosa
St. George
St. Andrew
Boston Journal
Popular Science Facts From The Past Century
The sun travels about forty miles per second and daylight viewing of comets like the 1843 one has occurred. The Moon’s day length is 29.53 hours with 354% hours of sunlight followed by equal darkness. Sound cannot travel in a vacuum. stars rise due to Earth's rotation. Polaris is a triple star with movements around a dark companion and a distant dark star.
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Polaris
Handshake as a gauge of health and character
A London doctor notes that a firm hearty grip signals stamina, while a flabby grip shows weakness. A nervous or nerveless shake reflects ill health, and a hand that collapses indicates fear. A magnetic feel suggests health and kindness and willingness to help.
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London
Affinity Between Horses in War Time
In Spain during the Duke of Wellington era two horses that drew the same gun in battles formed a strong bond. When one horse was killed the surviving horse refused to eat, looking for its companion and neighing repeatedly. Despite nearby horses, he ignored them and died soon after from heartbreak.
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Duke of Wellington
Spain
Alcare
Neighborly taste. landlord shuns own tenants
A Chicago Tribune quotation recalls Bingley who bought houses on both sides to pick neighbors. He rents to first class tenants but they refuse to associate with him, deeming him only a landlord.
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Bingley
Chicago Tribune
Bible questions Job's patients in Philadelphia Record
The Philadelphia Record quotes dialogue about why the Bible discusses Job's patients. The exchange questions Job's suffering and references biblical passages in a brief conversational item.
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Tommy
Pop
Job
Philadelphia Record
The Vulnerable Point. Pauline and Percy in love triangle.
Dialogue from Detroit Free Press shows Percy apologizing to Pauline and planning to pursue a younger girl, while Wil questions his shift. The fragment hints at romantic rivalry and social expectations in early 20th century Detroit society.
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Percy
Pauline
Guy
Wil
Detroit Free Press
Bamboo Pens Used In India For Century Write
Bamboo pens have been used in India for over 100 years. Made like ordinary quills, they are said to be very serviceable for a few hours of writing.
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India
Zuni Corn Growing Mystery Dazzles Witnesses
A New York Times report details a Zuni corn festival trick where a grain of corn supposedly sprouts and matures within 36 hours. Spectators see a ceremonial sand square, pipes, and ritual actions. multiple theories exist but no explanation is confirmed.
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Medicine Lodge
New York Times
Plays It Only Once Quote Reflects Acting Careers
A Chicago Post remark notes an actor who reflects on acting, saying a man plays many parts but never repeats the role of angel expense. The quote touches on backing a show and the uniqueness of certain performances.
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de Witt & Co
Chicago
Loughran & Bauer
Chicago Post
Nipping Colds with Foley's Honey and Tar
A note advises that a cold cough or lagrippe may be nipped in the bud with Foley's Honey and Tar. It warns to beware of substitutes and cites Loughran & Bauer as the source.
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Foley
Loughran & Bauer
J. W. Bryan
Lowder, Ars
Wdee
Daily Post editor praises Foley's Honey and Tar
Editor Lynch of Phillipsburg New Jersey reports he has used many patent medicines for coughs and colds but Foley's Honey and Tar is the best. He adds high praise from his family and recommends it strongly.
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Lynch
Daily Post
Phllipsburg, N. J
Foley
Loughran
Bauer
Piles Free Cure Offer Mentioned in Brief Note
A fragment notes a 98 percent permanence record and offers a free trial if it fails to cure. It mentions Sam ily L. M. worth in a terse context.
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Samily L. M. Worth
Very Low Rate of Fare on Early 1992 Railway Sale
On the first and third Tuesdays of January and February 1992 the Iowa Central Railway offers homeseekers tickets at one fare plus two dollars round trip. Valid to Dakota Minnesota Kansas Missouri Oklahoma and Texas points with through chair cars sleeping car and fast time. For details contact ticket agents or Geo. S. Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa. Feb 18 ives.
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Iowa Central Railway
Iowa
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Montana
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Iowa Central
Batty
G P
Dakota
Missouri
Marshalltown
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Pam Loane
Gtory County Abstract Books
Mevada
Story County Abstract Books
Nevada
D. M. Gurr
Janse G. Ghrist
Ghrist
the Farmers’ Cooperative
Canier, Bros. & Herman’s
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George Beall
Capitol Police
Des Moines
Beall
McLean
Agee
Per ‘Ont
Captain Beall
C. M. McLean
Todtor
H.C. Parris
Harris
Iivery. Dry Goods Co
Irt
John’s Lusseran Church
Jaws
Copeland Medical Institute
de. C. M. McLean
Walnut St
Betsy Rees
Popular Science
Zuni Indian Magic
Kellogg St
Bell
Judisch Bros
M. Bosworth
Seotietes
Hite
DRS. Fellows & Fellows
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DRS
Fellows & Fellows
4Th and
Walnut Sts
Iowa National Bank
J. O Greene
Depauw
Ae Record
L. M. Bosworth
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