Finnegans Saloon Sells to Escape Boone Trust
Dennis R. L. Finnegan, an independent saloonkeeper in Boone, closes his place and sells fixtures after a jail sentence. The piece argues Boone’s temperance campaign targets independent rivals, portraying Finnegan as a scapegoat and alleging the town’s beer trust tightens its grip despite claims of moral progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Finnegan
Boone
Ber
Finnegan
Celer Street
Seder
Mr. Wooley
Hennessey
Northwestern
Beer Trust
Mother Endorses Gold Medal Flour as Best Flour
Jessica notes her mother claims Gold Medal Flour is the only best flour, citing OBN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessica
Town of Onawa Ends Dry Era revokes saloon licenses
In Onawa Monona county Iowa a religious revival unified three churches leading business leaders to petition and the city council to revoke licenses of three saloons and deny renewal for a fourth. The move ends sixteen years of saloon operation as townspeople gather in support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onawa
Monona County
Boone
Ames
The
Sentinel
H. W. Bromley
Zemo Agency Secured for Skin Remedy by Mr. Cagwin
Joel E. Cagwin announces he has secured the agency for Zemo a liquid remedy for eczema pimples dandruff and other skin or scalp diseases. Zemo stops the germ causing disease and leaves healthy skin with instant relief. He will show proof of cures and offer samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel E. Cagwin
Zemo
Express Shipping Replaces Freight for Webster City Horses
Carson and Leonard of Webster City switch to express shipping for valuable horses to Chicago. A carload killed a week ago arrived late after heavy snow delayed rail service. Wires stayed hot as the horses were sidetracked and delayed. railroads no longer accept livestock freight to eastern points. Twenty eight animals shipped by express Saturday ride in a palace car and use passenger train hauls for faster arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Carson & Leonard
Webster City
Express
Rings Little Liver Pills advertise ease and gentleness
The ad promotes Rings Little Liver Pills as easy to take and pleasant in effect and keeps Pinesalve Carbolized ready for burns, cuts and bruises. C. A. Gamble sells these products locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Gamble
Paris Flood Thrusts City Into Desolation and Looting
Paris reports 100000 flood victims as the Seine swells beyond twelve feet in places. large sections submerged and food supplies threatened. Army and navy aid mobilized to relief while bands of thieves target boats, until soldiers restore order amid drownings and exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Seine
Albertville
Ames Track Team Poised for Strong Distance Run Ahead
The Ames squad shows depth in distance events with Kemiar in the two mile Cockerell in the mile and Kraft in the half mile. Captain Kraft already proved his speed by winning the half mile at the Missouri Valley meet. Cockerell blossomed into a fast miler last season and is expected to run around four thirty six this year.
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Kemiar
Cockerell
Kraft
Ames
Kemlar
Captain Kraft
Burkstresser
Morningside
J. P. Watson
Jack
Trulliger
Young
Keeney
Brune
Huff
Lessie
van Meter
Thomas
Walker
Tellier
McElyea
Holcomb
Newman
Guy Lambert
Lee
Spike Wford
Crawford
Smith
St Lambert
Scot
Pine salve and liver pills sold by C A Gamble
The advertisement promotes Rings Little Liver Pills as small and gentle and Pinealve Carbolized salve as healing and soothing for cuts burns bruises and scratches. It notes C A Gamble as the seller.
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C. A. Gamble
James Montgomery dies at age 78 in December
James Montgomery born May 11, 1857 in Simcoe Canada died December 15. He was survived by his father Alexander Montgomery aged 87 and brothers William and Edward and sister Libbie of Jewell Junction. A sister, Mrs J C Smith, lived in Nevada. He married Amanda Scott on February 13, 1881.
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James Montgomery
Simcoe
Canada
Alexander Montgomery
William
Edward
Libbie
Jewell Junction
J. C. Smith
Nevada
Amanda Scott
MarnZan Piles Remedy Sold by Gamble
A note praises MarnZan as an effective remedy for piles used by many people with satisfactory results. Sold by C A Gamble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Gamble
Fevicity Receives Honor Over Gold Medal Flour
Fevicity earns recognition in place of Gold Medal Flour, marking a notable honor for the brand in the context of market positioning and consumer esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fevicity
Bennet Denounces Charges as False Against Commission
Washington January 26 Denouncing statements in the house as infamously and maliciously and wantonly false Representative Bennet of New York a member of the immigration commission rose on personal privilege to defend the commission against attacks. He said the Arkansas representative could have reached the commission headquarters in five minutes from the Capitol to verify that the charges were untrue.
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Washington
Macon
Arkansas
Bennet
New York
Immigration Commission
Commission
Panama libel suit opens in New York federal court
The Panama libel case against Press Publishing Co publishers of the New York World began in U S circuit court. District Attorney Wise outlined the government case, alleging libel of Theodore Roosevelt and William H Taft during the last presidential campaign and distribution of libelous material in federal territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Panama
Press Publishing Company
New York World
United States
Wise
Theodore Roosevelt
William H. Taft
Bank run drains 2 million pesos at Mexico City bank
In Mexico City the United States Banking company faces ongoing run as depositors crowd the lobby. The bank honored all checks while unofficial estimates put withdrawals near 2,000,000 pesos and it was suspended from the clearing house after failing to settle the day’s business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
United States Banking Company
Unionists Still Gaining In New Parliamentary Election
London date January 26 reports five hundred fifty nine members of the new Parliament have been elected. The distribution shows Unionists 238 Liberals 213 Labourites 36 Nationalists 72.
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London
Russell Sermon Advocates Federation and Christian Union
The sermon argues against insisting on Catholic doctrines as substitutes for Federation and urges dialogue across denominations. It suggests Lutherans and Episcopalians have little to lose and calls for full union of all who acknowledge Jesus as Savior and strive for righteousness beyond mere federation.
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Purgatory
Hell
New Jerusalem
Body of Christ
Church
Jesus
New Fiction and Periodicals Add to Library Shelf
Three new novels Reed Old Rose and Silver Montgom ery Anne of Avonlea and A Certain Rich Man join rental shelf paid for by readers. The Guard by Jenks hangs in the children's room loaned by Iowa Library Commission. New journals Kimball Dairy Farmer Iowa Homestead Successful Farming The School Century and The Speaker. Story Hour attendance and overall circulation rise with 102 books circulated.
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Reed
Montgomery
Anne
Kimball
Iowa Homestead
$100 Typewriter For 17c a Day
An Oliver Typewriter pitched as the standard visible writer and top machine now offered for 17 cents a day. The ad touts features like Balance Shift, Ruling Device, Double Release, and other conveniences claiming the device pioneers business history.
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Oliver
Yours for 17c a Day Oliver Typewriter sales plan
The company promotes a plan offering a small cash payment plus 17 cents daily for a typewriter. It reports a flood of applications from diverse classes and ages, especially financially solid buyers drawn by the novelty. The note claims vast popularity and signals a coming era of universal typewriting.
Oliver Typewriter: money maker for home and office
The Oliver Typewriter is presented as a lucrative tool for beginners and seasoned users alike. It claims high earnings potential with 1/7 cent day rate and promises demand in business and home markets, urging readers to request details and a free catalog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Typewriter
Oliver
America
The Oliver Typewriter Company Seeks Omaha Address
The Oliver Typewriter Company located at 116 South 15th Street in Omaha Nebraska is noted with its street address in this item.
Hand painted china for sale at Fair store samples
Mrs. W. K. Greer offers hand painted china for sale. See samples at the Fair store. A reserve supply is kept at the house at 207 Lynn St.
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W. K. Greer
Lynn St
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Rolis
Washburn
Crosbys
Success , CO
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Minn Ree
Finnegan's Trials
Dennis
Frour
Russell
Sir William Jones
Oliver Typewriter Company
Omaha
Neb
Ian Pail
Youane
Mills & Rowerco
Kansas
Zephyr
Zephyrlou
A. L. Champlin
Ames, Ia
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