Soldiers Reunion at Anita Delivers Campfire Speeches
The Anita Soldiers reunion draws large crowds over two days with 116 tents. Judge Walter I. Smith of Council Bluffs and Secretary of State Dobson of Des Moines spoke on the Philippine question, expansion methods, and national duty. Governor Shaw visiting signals strong support and a broad, nonpartisan tone for the event with remarks on America’s era of progress and pacification.
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Anita
Walter I. Smith
Council Bluffs
Dobson
Des Moines
Judge Smith
Senate
Congres
Louisiana Purchase
Florida
Texas
Hawaiiga Islands
Philippine Islands
Spain
Congress
Aguinaldo
Manila
United States
Boys In Blue
England
Cass County
Shay
Reunion decisions shadow Old Soldiers talk at Anita
The Old Soldiers Association at Anita voted for two reunions next year with one at Anita and another in the county’s northern region. A business vote showed Anita leading Atlantic and Massena in the tally, with the final count 109 to 85 for Anita in the second ballot, after an earlier 85 70 27 4 split. The discussion also touched on a broad future role for the group in regional development and a nostalgic look at past actions.
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Massena Glee Club
Anita Band
Sease
Atlantic
Erida
Mr. Shaw
Far East
Anita
Old Soldiers Association
Massena
Lewis
Methods of Mind Training claimed to revolutionize memory
A Harper and Brothers release touts mind training to sharpen attention and memory. It cites a boy who can name the number of dots on a board at a glance and remembers long prose after a single reading. The piece links observation, concentration, and even the body’s reserve power to health cures and Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery with testimonial notes.
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Harper and Brothers
Cheffly
Arly
Houdin
Dr. Pierce
Joseph D. Wiles
West Point Street
Frederick
D. L. Rowles
Olanta
Clearfield Co. Pa
Mother credits medicine to save child life ad
A Liberty mother recalls using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy to save her daughter from fatal dysentery last summer. She urges mothers to know the medicine and notes local druggists Vic Emmert Co H G Weber Co and others carry Banner Salve DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve and Kodal Dyspepsia Cure.
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Chamberlain
Geo. F. Bardick
Liberty
B. i
Vic Emmert & Co
H. G. Weber & Co
Beggs Cough Syrup and Grain-O Advert Byline
A vintage advertisement extols Beggs Cough Syrup as a prime remedy and Grain-O as a healthful coffee substitute. A customer quote notes Grain-O improved after a week, praising its nourishing grain base. Children may drink Grain-O free, and the ad urges readers to buy packages from grocers at 15 or 26 cents.
Remedies and tonics advertise for animal and human ailments
An old newspaper advertisement row touts Foley's Honey and Tar for cattle and humans, a spavina liniment for horses, Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney trouble, Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething babies, and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for stomach issues. It cites local druggists Vic Emmert & Co and Parsons & Co in Atlantic Iowa.
Epidemic Diarrhoea Prompts Home Remedies in Florida
From Conca nut Grove Florida A Sanders reports a diarrhoea epidemic and credits four doses of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with cure. He endorses Grain-O as a coffee substitute and touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for digestion. Vic Emmert Co and H G Weber Co sell Beggs Diarrhoea Balsam.
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A. Sanders
Concanut Grove
Fla
Chamberlain
Vic Emmert & Co
H. G. Weber & Co
Foley Kidney Cure touted as rapid relief claim
A testimonial from W B Conklin of Bowersville Ohio extols Foley’s Kidney Cure claiming greater benefit than months of medical treatment. The ad promises relief in six hours for kidney and bladder disease and immediate relief of bladder retention, urging quick use and noting sale by F Parsons & Co Druggists Atlantic Iowa.
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Foley
W. B. Conklin
Bowersville
Ohio
F. Parsons & Co
Atlantic
To Care a Cold in One Day Tar Syrup Remedy
Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup touted as the best cough remedy on earth. Sold by H. G. Weber & Co with prices 26 and 60 cents.
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Warner
H. G. Weber & Co
Masterly South American Nervine Promises Permanent Cure
A sensational claim for a stomach remedy labeled as a world curing health elixir. It asserts rapid relief from indigestion with first dose, available through F Parsons & Co. in Atlantic Iowa. The advertisement pledges safety and universal efficacy despite long illness.
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Onic
F. Parsons & Co
Atlantic
Iowa
Dwnovloé
Medical ads tout hair remedies and cures from DeWitt to Foley
An array of old cure ads tout hair renewer products by Beggs and DeWitt. Vanishing ailments noted include piles cured by DeWitt Witch Hazel Salve and diarrhea relief by Beggs Diarrhoea Hallam. Testimonials claim kidney cure Foley's Kidney Cure aided a father, with Vic Emmert Co and Parson Co promoting their remedies.
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DeWitt
Vic Emmert & Co
Thomas Rhonds
Centerfeld, C
DeWit
Jos
Foley
St Ip
Geo. C
The Best Cough Remedy and Banner Salve Promoted
An old advertisement touts Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup as a cold cure claiming 24 hour effectiveness and throat protection, with a 60 cent price. It also advertises Banner Salve for sores burns galls and piles at 25 cents, calling it the most healing medicine in the world.
Reunion of Blue and Gray Draws 12000 in Craig Mo
The second day of the Blue and Gray reunion in Craig Missouri attracted 12,000 attendees. Frank Reavis of Falls City Nebraska delivered the principal address, with Major William Warner of Kansas City and Senator Moran of St Joseph-speaking during the day. An appended ad notes Miles Pain Pills at one cent a dose through druggists.
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Craig, Mo
Frank , Reavis
Falls City
Neb
William Warner
Kansas City
Senator Moran
St. Joseph
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Quick Cure
An advertisement for Bucklen's Arnica Salve touts it as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcera salt rheum fever sores and other eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and notes price per box sold by Vie Emmert & Co.
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Bucklen
Zesle
Vie Emmert & Co
One Minute Cough Cure Praised by Bryan Man
W M Gallagher of Bryan Pa says after forty years of trying cough medicines One Minute Cough Cure is best of all. The product relieves instantly and cures throat and lung troubles, Vic Emmert & Co.
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W. M. Gallagher
Bryan, Pa
Vic Emmert & Co
Beggs' Diarrhea Balsam and Cough Cure Ad
Squalls warning urge carrying Beggs' Diarrhea Balsam and One Minute Cough Cure. Testimonies extol health benefits and Mr Emmert notes Cure for croup. Promotion for Beggs' Blood Purifier and Foley's Kidney Cure with assurances of guarantee or refund. Vic Emmert & Co and F. Parson & Co advertise.
Notice of Probate of Charles Roberts Will in Cass County
Notice to all concerned to appear at the Court House in Atlantic Iowa on September 18 1899 at 9 o clock a m to attend probate of an instrument alleged to be the last will and testament of Charles Roberts deceased of Cass County Iowa to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate W H McCowrite Clerk of the District Court signs and seals the notice dated August 19 1899.
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State of
Iowa
Cass County
Atlantic
Charles Roberts
Casa County
Beraunio
W. H. McCowyite
Diatelet Court
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