Illinois Central lands offered near rail line promise high fruit income
The Illinois Central Railroad Company advertises lands along its line 3 to 15 miles from the tracks with claims of annual fruit and early vegetable yields from 150 to 500 dollars per acre and even up to 1000 per acre for some growers. Buyers are urged to invest and cultivate, noting daily fruit express service to Chicago and other markets. The ad cites a Chicago contact at 78 Michigan Ave. and is dated May 14, 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Tlinois Central Railroad Company
Chicago
St. Tis
Onin
E P. Sxext. le. RR. Co
Michigan Av
Real Estate Transfers Week Ending May 16 1891
Land transfers from Story County include Maggie R Tu and husband to Sarah A Hoskins for 150 dollars covering lots 6 and 7 in block 44 Nevada. Multiple other deeds recorded including Mamie Gibson to J H Boyd for 300 dollars and story-city parcels to various buyers, with several Cambridge and Ames listings and sums from 15 to 6000 dollars. Public notices of transfers mention the sheriff and land and investment companies amid numerous lot and block references across Ames Nevada Cambridge Story City and Sheldahl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie R Tu
Sarah A. Hoskins
Nevada
Mamie Gibson
J H Boyd
Scotts
Daniel Johnson
Jared Blakesle
Weirad
Story City
NT Holm
GS Tolheim
Larson
Lars Tollefson
Caroline Holmes
Cambridge
Wm M Kline
Albert Clapper
Collins
Soren O Anderson
Osmund Sheldahl
Sheldahl
Andrew Stone
John Butler
S R Corneilussen
Baldwin & Maxwell
Humes Cummings
Blair
Cole
H Crook
Minnesota National Land and Investment Co
Fi Crook
Minn Nat L
Inv
Paxton
Muller
Ames
Lewis
Bunker
Zearing
P Rogers
F A
Norris
M Norris
M Norris and Wtoj
Whitney
Jonas Duea
Farmer’s Creamery
McCall
ES. McCord
Mcis
F Severike
A M Graves
Stine Olson
Hans Olson
Edmund Lindsey
J R Densmore
AC Cole
T Keef
Maxwell
JH Ellis
J O French
B& M
Henry Cronk
MM Mason
G G Stebbins
J Li Cook
John R Hays
Ian Christian
E. H. Ellis
Gay E Starr
Carrie Reynolds
C&n W Ry Co
Chas Kent
JL Dane
Templeton’s
Frances E. Sheldon
James H Lincoin
RJ Silliman
Hawkeye Ins Co
John Woodward
John Nelson
C B Finch
J M Whitney
Wilbur F Whitney
Geo Loucks
Geo
Brown
James F Brown
UG Brown
James Dillin
David
Handsucker
Robin Williams
Kate Mayer
Advertisements and remedies fill the late 19th century column
A string of patent medicine pitches and product notices flood the page. De Witts Sarsaparilla and Le Witt’s Little Early Risers are pitched as cures for blood impurity and constipation while English Spavin Liniment promises horse blemish relief. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is praised by a Fort Madison resident, and Kinetograph touts Edison’s device to view opera acting. Local merchants Bosworth and Salmon are named, with generic quotes about relief and reliability throughout.
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J. H. Straub
Fort Madison
Iowa
J. F. Salmon
Chamberlain
Lis
L. M. Bosworth
Medical ads and cures in a late 19th century column
The snippet advertises Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption and coughs, Hall's Hair Renewer, Lectric Bitters, Bucklen's Arnica Salve, and Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It mentions samples, refunds, and testimonials from readers in Harrisburg and Catabwa, noting Ed Glenn’s illness and a baseball career ending.
New Heart Cure touted by Dr Miles and advertised
The article extols Dr Miles New Heart Cure as transformative for heart disease offering relief from short breath fluttering pains arm neck and hungry spells and wind. It notes Bosworth sells and guarantees the cure along with headache and nervous service. Harper Brothers to issue Rider Haggard novel Eric Brighteyes in a library edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Bosworth
Harper & Brothers
Rider Haggard
Eric Brighteyes
Dr Miles Remedies Promoted By Local Drugstore
Our druggist L M Bosworth offers trial bottles of Dr Miles Restorative Nervine and guarantees cure for headaches dizziness sleeplessness and nervous exhaustion. Also promotes Dr Miles New Heart Cure for nervous or organic heart disease with a free booklet on nervous and heart diseases. Harper & Brothers to publish Thomas Hardy group of Noble Dames in June.
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L. M. Bosworth
Dr. Miles
Thomas Hardy
Harper &Rothers
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with mercury warning
An advertisement warns against mercury in remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J. Cheng & Co. Toledo Ohio, claiming it contains no mercury and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. J Cheney distributes it, sold by druggists for 75 cents per bottle.
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Hall
F.J. Cheng & Co
Toledo
Made i Toledo
J. Cheney
Roxbury Man Tricks Overhead Power for Free Lighting
A Boston man in Roxbury uses a stored battery system linked to a leaking electric trolley pole and water pipe to power his home. He lights every room, runs an electric fan, bells, and a burglar alarm without paying for gas or drawing on the West End Railway's dynamos. The company reportedly loses over half its generated current to leakage but is not affected, and residents acknowledge the clever scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
West End Railway Company
Roxbury i
Guy Co
West End Company
Guy Post
West End
Boston Post
Gas oil discovery near Goshen noted by Paulus
Paulus reports a possible oil or gas find three miles northwest of Goshen. His saw mill near a manch location drew water from a 40 foot well that began to churn with oily odor and glycerine like substance in the boiler water. He sent samples to experts for analysis.
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Paulus
Goshen
Chicago Tribune
English Drones Trade and Texas Ranch Sale Prices
The article discusses English and Scottish investors buying drone industries and cattle ranches in Texas. It notes a Texas ranch bought in 1880 for 160000, sold in 1889 for 265000 after improvements. stock declined in quantity and quality. It mentions English syndicates controlling capital and experiences, with Springfield Homestead priced around 100000 as a benchmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Anglish Syndicate
Springfield Homestead
Paris Cab Insurance Scam Exposed in Drop Slot Con Game
A Paris scam uses a coin slot in cabs offering insurance payouts for passengers. Payouts include 500 francs for minor injuries 1500 francs for partial incapacity and 5000 francs for death, with the con framed as a time sensitive “better” deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Fisherman Tom Cook Snags Four-Pound Shad Off Chester
Chester Island fisher Tom Cook, famed for catching shad, pulled a four pounder from the water. The fish escaped briefly, but Cook pursued and finally held the shad by its gills near the surface, as described by the New York World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Cook
Chester
Chester Island
Cook
Tom
New York World
Are you in favor of cremation
A brief exchange presents a playful take on cremation with a punny reply about ice cremation surfacing in a reader question. It exposes a lighthearted moment about opinions on funeral practices.
Cardinal Parocchi’s Rise and Papal Hopeful Status
Lucido Maria Parocchi born Mantua August 13 1833 rose to bishop in 1871 and archbishop of Bologna in 1877. He became cardinal priest in 1877 and later cardinal vicar of Rome, long regarded as a leading papal throne candidate.
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Cardinal Parocchi
Lucido Maria Parocchi
Mantua
Bologna
Rome
Papal
Farjeon Passport of Marriage and Early Life
English novelist B. L. Farjeon wed Margaret Jefferson, daughter of Joseph Jefferson. A London native aged fifty five, he began as a printer. His first story Grief appeared in Australia. Blades O Grass and Bread and Cheese and Kisses among his popular works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Farjeon
Margaret
Joseph Jefferson
London
Australia
Mrs. Joseph M. Carey Among Washington's Notables
Mrs. Joseph M. Carey wife of Wyoming Senator Carey noted as one of the capital's most handsome women and well informed on public matters. The article also profiles John M. Palmer born September 13 in Kentucky who rose from lawyer to colonel brigadier general governor of Illinois and U S senator serving until March 4 1897.
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Joseph M. Carey
Washington
Senator Carey
Wyoming
Ilinois
John McCauley Palmer
Eagle Creek
Scott County
Carlinville
John M. Palmer
Fourteenth Mlinois
Illinois
United States
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Praised for Throat Ailments
The advertisement extols Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as a powerful remedy for throat weakness and irritations. It claims benefits for vocalists, lawyers, actors, and public speakers, noting improved vocal strength with regular use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Clymen
Olyer's Sarsaprilla Promises Blood Purity
An advertisement claims that using Olyer's Sarsaprilla cleanses the blood, removing jaundice carbuncles eruptions and allands as nature’s effort to expel poison, through the excretory channels and improved health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Olyer
Old physician offers free cure recipe for consumption
Retired doctor promoting a vegetable remedy for consumption bronchitis and nervous complaints claims a missionary provided the formula after testing in thousands of cases. He will mail the recipe with preparation directions in German French or English free of charge to interested readers who request by sending a stamped reply.
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the Intelligencer
Story County
Jows
H. & S. K. Wilson
Official Directory
Mencken
D. Crambeplin
Surverer
Coremer
R. Stewart
W. Livre
SarLoon Jounes
Ps Ee Ee
Methodist Episcopa
Fate Yolk
W. Surra
L. Moore
Paster
Lyk
Dor Glass
United Brethren
Aching
Christian
Evenine
T. J. Bow
Chas. BE. Hunt
Qa _ iRooms
West House
A. M. Bata
P. O'Baren
N. G. G. H. Maxwtt
Sec'y
C. BE. Turner
Notary Puslin and Collection
Bosworth’s
G. A. Underwood
U. S
Union National Bank
Lows
A. Beverly
Albert Richmond
M. M. Bosworth
Minois
Ontana
Oregon
California
Great Northern
West
Pacific Coast
Park Regi
Minnecon
Lake Superior
Ea Fountains
St.Paul
Jarmers
Red River
Milk River
Sun River
Great Falls
Minnesota
North Dakota
Lake Minnetonka
Hotel Lafayette
APS
F. I “Whitney
T. A
St. Paul
Minn
J. B. Paxton
Geweler
Armerican Warcues
Cep
McCinness
Bingham
Kintzley
Geo. McGinness
the Ames Bakery
C. L. Brooks
Fred Storr, Baker
Child & Allen
Aga Millman Palace
St. Louis
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Mason City
Peoria
Marshalltown
Sabi East
Wit
North
Dally
Sun
Sunda
Teketa
I. Acker
Rarny
A. aPik
Sheriff of
Story Co
Addie S Munroe
H Cronk
Nat L
Curtis Knight
Ain
Bloomington
Ruth Mount
Charlie Moore
Fannie P Wolcott
Hus
Hou
OJ Sink
J D
Nancy J
Hazeltine’ Glass
RP Shields
Charlies J Kogle
Peter O J Skola
Peter OJ Skola
NJ Brown
Sophia M Brown
Thos T Burgess
J. Q. Bu
M M Mason
Hannah M Kenworthy
Geo W Phillips
L. M. Bosworth Druggist
Ames, Ia
Andrew Lang
Mark Twain
H. Clifford
New Cassel
Wis
Bilkins
Taylor
de Witt
Prof. Tyndall
The
Peoples Party
de Yitt
Tribune
le Witt
Harvard University
Lucy Hooper
Eugenia
Edison
Knoxville
Ohio
L. M. Bosne
Edward Everett Hale
Boston Life
Edward Shepherd
Harrisburg
Buecklen
John Speaker
Catawba
Aruba
Ed Glenn
Roxbury
Farmer Paulus
Queer Well
Penny Life Insurances
Cora V. Diehl
Oklahoma
Logan County
Pennsylvania
Farmers’ Alliance
Filden’s
Soo
George G. Tilden
Lroce
Part
Oxford
Canier Bros. & Herman’s
Equitable Life and Endowment Association
Waterloo
State of
Towa
A. H. Thayer
Sec’y
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