Gilbert News Notes Local Improvements and Obituaries
The town reports many improvements with visitors and teach plans. Rev Beecham visited Des Moines. Lizzie Smith heads north to teach. Lem Walters returns from Jefferson County for treatment. Mrs Matilda Webster, pioneer resident, dies near Ames aged 80. Funeral held at her brother’s home with Rev Blackman officiating. Noah Webster linked to early Ames history. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers advertised as helpful for stomach and liver.
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Matilda Webster
Jacob Brotherton
Ames
A.C. Blackman
Matilda Brotherton
New York State
Illinois
Noah Webster
Capt. Greeley
Blair Town Site Company
Websters
Washington
Kansas
Noah
Sare Shire Stallion Seeks Tabargain Sale
G. W. Horman offers Sare a Shire Stallion for sale through a tabargain arrangement. Details on terms, price, and delivery to be arranged with interested buyers.
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G. W. Horman
Community notes from Union Township and surrounding areas
Updates include Harry Severn's trip to Boone and H E Fackler's illness at Geo Wire. Reports from Roland, Heggens, Loyd Hall, C E Larson's infant death, Mrs Bunce's birthday surprise, Lena Coggshall's Des Moines music course, Warren brothers visiting Olson's home, Chandler's return from Murray, Marie Fatland entering Drake University, March teachers meeting at Slater, a popcorn social at Fatland home, Swank and White poultry wire ad, a prize speaking contest at Bloomington school with Miss Flor e Cramblitt guiding students and A Will winning a gold pen as school term ends.
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Bloomington
Flore Cramblitt
A. Will
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed For Croup Relief
It saves the children and the industrial world say families. Eldest sacrificed due to prejudice against patent cures. Vida has had several croup attacks this winter keeping her from school. Chamberlains Cough Remedy relieved her each time and prevented complications. Sample bottles placed with doctors and druggists for sale.
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Lucas
Patent Ciues
Vida
Chamberlain
Tan
Unspecified rental ad and medicinal claim from local listing
An ad mentions seven rooms for rent above a near place and promotes Witch Hazel S ve by W Putsell of Kuitnersville as a cure for eczema rash pimples and obstinate sores. It credits Adams Bros andJudish Bros with the claim of ten years of untold suffering cured by a single box.
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Adams Bros
W. Putsell
Kuitnersville
Judish Bros
Tilden Bros. & Co. Demand Immediate Payment
Accounts on our books are due and payable by cash or note at once. TILDEN Bros. & Co. demands prompt settlement of outstanding balances.
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Tilden Bros. & Co
Adams Bros
Maine disaster causes and defense readiness debated
The column discusses awaiting a full report on the Maine disaster causes and preparation, suggesting cautious scrutiny of coast defenses and naval readiness. It also notes public health remedies and agricultural advice from Wallace's Farmer about sowing small grains to secure better prices and normal acreage.
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Maine
Wallace
Have You Had the Grip Foley’s Honey and Tar Ad
An advertisement urges readers with grip or flu symptoms to use Foley's Honey and Tar to relieve lung irritation and stop coughing. It promotes the medicine as a reliable remedy for chest congestion.
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Foley
D. D. Bales
Maxwell Bank Consolidation Plans Reported in Maxwell Tribune
The Maxwell Tribune notes arrangements for the Bank of Maxwell and the Security Bank to consolidate and form a state bank with capital stock of 50 000 dollars. Messrs. McLain Dewel and Gridley remain involved in the enterprise.
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Maxwell Tribune
Bank of Maxwell
Security Bank
Messrs. McLain
Dewel
Gridley
Farmers Favor Cash Road Taxes Over Work Hours
The Rockford Register notes farmers broadly favor paying road taxes in cash under county supervision. It argues that three mills in cash would more effectively fund roads than five mills paid in labor.
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The
Rockford Register
For SaLe-10 room house near meter depot
Real estate notice advertises a ten room house two blocks north of the meter depot. It promises modern conveniences and first class location. Inquiries to C. H. Sies.
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Meter Depot
C. H. Sies
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Royi
Royal Baking Powder
New York
Gilbert
Rev Beecham
Des Moines
Walter Morris
Lizzie Smith
Lem Walters
Jefferson County
Mackey
Eighmy
Ogden
Whet Davis
Fred
Frank
Sherman
George Dodds
Ella Templeton
Adams
Bethany
DeWitt
Judisch
Union Township
Harry Severn
Boone
H. E. Fackler
Geo. Wire
John Iotiend
Roland
H H. Heggens
Tollis Holland i
Loyd Hall
C. E. Larson
D. Bunce
Lena Coggshall
Messrs
Chas
Henry Warren
Eagle Grove
A. K. Olson
Ideus Chandler, Jr
Murray
Iowa
Marie Fatland
Drake University
Slater
John Fatland
Swank & White
de Witt
STORT
M. K. Surra
Milter & Kooser
Japan
Miss Anna Cupps
Waekens
Geo. W. Gerrard
Ellsworth Post
Lippie
Henry Wilson
Cat
Gropinas
Gerrard
Armstrong
Canier Bros. & Herman
R. T. Sisson
Brellas
Bigelow & Smith
Department Store
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