Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement by Justice of the Peace
W J Hill of Concord New Hampshire testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills treated his disordered kidneys and back ache. He notes irregular dark secretions cleared up and no back pain since the last dose with overall health improvement. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo sells at 50 cents per box.
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W. J. Hill
Justice of the Peace
Concord
N.gc
Dean
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Train Beats Records on St Louis to Hot Springs Run
The new Iron Mountain train inaugurated November 8 runs from St Louis to Hot Springs in under twelve hours, with the return trip completing the same schedule. Equipment is up to date and tickets or information are available from Iron Mountain Route agents or H C Townsend, general passenger and ticket agent.
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St. Louis
Hot Springs
Iron Mountain
H. C. Townsend
Grape Nuts Credited With Restoring Health By Nurse
A California trained nurse describes severe illness and nervous collapse reversed by Grape Nuts after medicines failed. She notes regained strength and brain power within six months and returns to nursing, recommending it to patients. The Postum Co. promotes the brand and its booklet The Road to Wellville.
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California
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Wellville
General Drake Dies After Ill Health and Fateful Fire
Centerville reports the death of General Francis Marion Drake ex governor of Iowa after a two day illness. He planned a 25000 dollar gift to Drake University and died at his daughter Mrs Henry Goss’s home. Funeral Monday at the Central Church of Christ with interment beside his wife. He left a will and codi lls likely benefiting the university. Drake helped found Drake University in 1883 and built railroads and banks.
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Centerville
Francis Marion Drake
Iowa
Henry Goss
Drake University
Drake
John A. Drake
Chicago
Central Church of Christ
F. L. Moffet
St. John's Commandery
Knights Templar
Rushville
Ill
Plains
Sacramento
Cal
Shell Creek
Neb
Pacific
Col. Edwards
Missouri
Elkin's Ford
Marmaduke
Marks’ Mills
U. S. Volunteers
Drake University At
Des Moines
General Drake
Generalrake
Mary Jane Lord
Conerville
Christian Church
Green Mountain Bank Robbery Shocks Marshalltown
A bold gang blew up the Green Mountain Bank in Marshalltown on November 21, securing about $1,000 before escaping. They threatened residents, entered through a window, and activated nitroglycerine charges wrecking the brick structure. a grain office safe was also exploded with no money found. Authorities scour the area for the robbers.
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Marshalltown
Green Mountain
E. Colby
Dickinson
Strain
Bank at Yetter robbed of $1800. safe blown open
The Citizens' Bank of Yetter was robbed at an early hour with the safe blown open and thieves escaping with about $1800. The incident occurred in Yetter on November 21 as investigators began scene checks.
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Yetter
Citizens’ Bank of
Lashes Officer With Cleaver in Boone
In Boone on November 20 Dan Gillette attacked Policeman L H B Lillie with a cleaver in a meat shop. Lillie lost an ear and suffered a deep neck wound but survived with possible disfigurement. Gillette was arrested amid crowd fear.
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Gillette
Lillie
Amusing Lines from Congress and Citizens
A collection of brief anecdotes features a wavering MP calling for silence with a quip about asses, a Maine farmer and legal bluff with ducks, and Thomas B. Reed’s portrait critique. Other vignettes include a Yorkshire socialist joke, Maryland campaign humor, Civil War reminiscences, Swedish railway meal signs, and a Nebraska Chief Justice expense quip.
Ottumwa Seethes Under Water Crisis and City Struggles
Ottumwa faces a near shutoff of its water supply with mayor seeking Chicago aid. Fire protection arrives late as pumps are installed to aid the water works. Dam failure and legal disputes with the water works owners have worsened the city’s conditions including closed schools and foul air. Nearby reports note Ireton Bank liquidation and a fatal electric car accident in St Joseph Missouri. Cape Breton coal fields attract attention for vast veins and strong Atlantic transport position.
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Ottumwa
Pickler
Chicago
City Water Works
Cape Breton
United States
Sea Board
Not Guilty in Des Moines Bribery Case
Des Moines reports John Vicker East Des Moines constable acquitted of bribery after jury verdict at 3 p.m. He testified denying charges and claimed Mey Williams offered bribes to neglect duties. Bribery under town statutes carries up to $500 fine or six months in jail.
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Des Moines
John Vicker
East Des Moines
Vicker
Alice Williams
Cherry
Mise Williams
Remarkable Kokomo Woman Praises Dodd’s Kidney Pills
Mrs. Anna M. Willis of Kokomo Indiana age 74 shares a letter praising Dodd’s Kidney Pills. She says twenty years of kidney trouble affected her heart and back until using the pills, after which she felt twenty years younger and able to do house and garden work despite her age.
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Kokomo
Ind
Anna M. Willis
Dodd
G. E. Meek
Imperial Palace
Pekin
Ancient Rome on Beards and a Humorous Collectanea
Spain exports 32 00 tons of cork annually valued at about 6 090 000 dollars. The ancient Romans considered beards effeminate. A series of quips involve a nursemaid applicant, a Highland waiter and Max O Rell. Seven million people in India to be vaccinated with plague serum.
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Spain
Max O’rell
India
Medical cures and products advertised in a late 19th century paper
The column lists multiple patent medicines and health remedies such as Hal's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for proof of its failure, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething, and other tonics. It also notes a seven-shot revolver invention in Brussels and urges readers to obtain druggists' details. It reflects typical era marketing and medical claims with promotional language.
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Hal
Hall
Addres F. J. Cheney & CO
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