What Ten Dolars Did in a Village Ledger
Mr. Brown, with ten dollars, passes a chain of payments among Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Andrews, Mr. Jordan, Mr. Hanley, and Mr. Black. The money settles debts from a promised twenty dollars, paying for a bonnet and various accounts, ending with Brown joking that a green back went far and noting the merit of the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Brown
Mrs. Brown
Andrews
Mr. Black
Jordan
Hanley
Mrs. Andrews
Mr. Hanley
Petite Bennet Company Insurance Bonds and Real Estate
The Petite Bennet Company lists insurance bonds and real estate dealings at 518 Chestnut Street within the Mutual Benefit Building. The notice highlights property interests and financial instruments tied to client holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petite —Bennet Company
Chestnut St
Mutual Benefit
Mrs. Charles R. Liston obituary and biography
Mrs. Charles R. Liston born Bourck in LaSalle County Illinois on October 31 1879 moved with her family to Noble Iowa Cass County in childhood. She married Charles R. Liston on October 29 1902 and lived on farms near Cumberland and Noble Center. She died August 16 1909 at age 29 years 1 month and 15 days leaving a husband three children and extended family. Her church service as organist and faithful in duties is noted along with a reflection on faith and divine will. Funeral August 18 at Noble Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Liston
Cumberland
Yather
Jesus
Ufe
Minnie Knoke
Noble Centre
J. W. Knoll
C. .Knoll
Ai. E
Elis
REV. C. FP
Hellatan
Cat Down the Irish and the Englishman in a Country Visit
A distorted OCR passage shows an English visitor mispronouncing and misnaming, speaking with Irish and other accents. The text refers to titles like Sir Francis Ditty and Knight of various orders, and includes garbled dialogue about identities, a staged encounter, and a closing line mentioning Fred Allen and Anders with scattered words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy
Francis Ditty
Wagle
Cypass
Michael Ahurphy
Niehk
Vietaiel Murphy
Scalp Cures and Patent Remedies Advertised in 19th Century
A jittery collage of medical claims and remedies including Newhro’s flerokcide touted as a scalp antiseptic curing baldness and dandruff, ZEMO advertised for eczema and skin diseases, and Electric Bitters praised for malaria and a range of ailments. Prominent names include Dr WH Williams and Mr Mishnell with addresses and sample promotions, plus Washington’s malaria-spreading Potomac marshes mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noman
Newhro
Mr. Mishnell
Maryland Block
Bulte
Mant
Wis
Perpdelde
Lily
Hervicide Co
Detroit
Aitch
Tranks Drive
ZEMO
Franks
Unscrambled Fragments Hint at Impossible Cure Claims
A garbled advertorial style fragment promotes a panacea or patent remedy, claiming it cures fever sores and piles. It mentions dubious terms like earth's supreme deer and infallible agents, with references to various ailments and generic dealers. The text reads as a distorted sale pitch with no clear event or credible details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onters Huellen
Be Sure to Take a Bottle of Cholera Remedy on Trips
Citizens are advised to carry Cham berlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy when traveling this summer as changes in water and climate may cause sudden attacks. The remedy cannot be obtained on trains or steamers and should be prepared in advance. Sold by all druggists.
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Atlantic
Emery Burgner
Chestnut Street
J. Ae Furniture and Undertaking
Pinesalve “75
Luka Pogltice
Beliaves
ADH
Garbokiv
Ccd
Voursoriian Babas
Musson Telephone Exchange
J. B. Jones
Ati
AATOR
Ta. M. Bournic
Wiota
Towa
Tor
G. N. Collier
Maple ST
Fruo Alexander's
Hsyou
Oransky's
W.T. Palmer & Co
Edison
Dwtt
Fred Alenander
Fred Aln Anders
DR. W. J. Wilson
Smith’s
Atlantic, Town
Cally
N. W. Deering & Son
Third
Chestnut Streets
Murray’s Restaurant
Will P. Murray
Green Bay Lumber Company
B. R. Wasson
Mgr
Iowa
WH. K. Williams
Alexander
Atlantic Prog CO
Washington
Potomac
BR. M. James
London
Dows
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