Rock Island Playing Cards for Sale and Ads Mix
Popular Rock Island playing cards return at 10 cents per pack with bulk discounts and express shipping for five packs. Also promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for skin troubles and piles, plus a consumer testimonial from Mrs. Mary Svabek about relief after Dr. Kay's Renovator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Express
Mno
Sebastian
Chicago
DeWitt
Vic Emmert & Co
Mary Svabek
South
Lth
Omaha
Neb
No To Bac and Little Early Risers Ad Notices
An old style advertisement touts No-To-Bac as a life extender and strength booster with claims of 40 000 cures and a free trial offer from Sterling Remedy Co Chicago or New York Also promoted are DeWitt s Little Early Risers pills from Vic Emmert Co labeled as a remedy for torpid liver bad breath indigestion and headaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ad. Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
DeWitt
Vic Emmert & Co
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by a new remedy. The Great South American Kidney Cure eases pain in the bladder kidneys back and urinary passages for both men and women. It relieves water retention and pain during urination almost immediately. Sold by F Parsons & Co druggists Atlantic Ia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Parsons & Co
Atlantic
Backlen's Arnica Salve and Various Patent Remedies
The notice advertises Backlen's Arnica Salve claiming it cures skin eruptions and piles with a money back guarantee and 25¢ per box. Also promotes Shiloh's Cure for croup with a Huntsville endorsement, Cascarets liver and bowel regulator at 10¢, and Karl's Clover Root Tea for headaches and nervous diseases with local sellers Vic Emmert and M. J. Davis & Son listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Mrs. J. Bartin
Huntsville
Ala
Vic Emmert
M. J. Davis & Son
Lewis
Vintage patent medicine ad copy with multiple remedies
An old newspaper fragment promotes cure all elixirs including One Minute Cough Cure and DeWitt's Little Early Risers. It touts blood purification from Karl's Clover Root Tea and claims constipation and liver issues are cured. Sales names include Vic Emmert and M. J. Davis & Son in Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl
Vic Emmert
M. J. Davis & Son
Lewis
Clover Root
Lost A Dear Child and the One Minute Cough Cure
A brief household notice laments a missing child and urges parents to keep the One Minute Cough Cure in the home as a remedy for croup. The ad cites Vic Emmert & Co as the source of the cure, positioning it as infallible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croup
Vic Emmert & Co
White Metal Address Union of Bimetallic Forces
Des Moines reports a conference of Democrats, Populists, and free silver Republicans formed a united address to Iowa. The document urges continued cooperation, simultaneous conventions, joint campaigns, and a shared bimetallic currency to secure prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
John S. Murphy
A. Feist
S. B. Evans
J. B. Weaver
J. Bellangee
S. A. Brewster
William Connor
C. S. Wilson
J. B. Romans
Free Silver
Association forces strawboard price cuts by Iowa group
Des Moines February 5 The Iowa Wholesale Butter and Egg association held its annual convention electing H R Hynsburger president W M Verhey secretary J T Davis treasurer A W J Johnson of Ottumwa named as delegate to a New York trunk lines meeting to restore car load rates. The anti trust straw board factory profits enabled a 40 percent price reduction and Iowa shipments last year reached 4.5 million dollars in eggs and about 20 million dollars in poultry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strawboard Trust
Des Moines
Iowa Wholesale Butter and Egg Association
H. R. Hynsburger
Pella
W. M. Verhey
J. T. Davis
Perry
A.W. J. Johnson
Ottumwa
Trunk Lines Association of Railroads
New York
Indiana
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Dakotas
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Iowa
Cedar Falls
Tama City
Hayes Boom for Governor In Des Moines February Visit
Secretary Carr of the Democratic state central committee arrived in Des Moines to promote Walter I Hayes of Clayton for the Democratic nomination for governor. He released a letter from Judge Hayes dated December 26 supporting free silver more strongly than before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. I. Hayes
Des Moines
Carr
Democratic State Central Committee
Walter I. Hayes
Clayton
Segend
Judge Hayes
National Mutual Insurance convention officers elected
Des Moines February 5. The annual convention of the National Mutual Insurance association closed today electing president W. D. Forbes Wall Lake Iowa secretary treasurer A B Hostetter Mount Carmel Illinois and executive committee Frank Burns Bethany Missouri A B Job Nebraska S A Convers Cresco Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
National Mutual Insurance Association
W. D. Forbes
Wall Lake
A. B. Hostetter
Mount Carmel
Ills
Frank Burns
Bethany
A. B. Job
Nebraska
S. A. Convers
Cresco
No Limit For the Lawyers in Des Moines Debates
The Iowa legislature spent the day on code revisions with little else of note. The senate reprised the amendment to cap lawyers' speaking time, but opponents prevailed, and no limit on lawyer arguments will be imposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Senate
Durant Decision Not Ready For Supreme Court
San Francisco February 5 The California Supreme Court has not issued a ruling on Theodore Durant’s appeal in the murder of Blanche Lamont from 21 months ago. Attorneys expect a possible new trial, but civil cases prioritize and a decision may not come before year’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durant
San Francisco
Supreme Court of California
Theodore Durant
Blanche Lamont
Supreme
Powell Clayton slated for Mexico minister post
Litthe Rock Feb 5. General Powell Clayton is said to be slated for the Mexico minister post under the incoming administration. H Rumuel, former Republican candidate for governor, notes McKinley was surprised by Clayton's modesty when informed of the appointment wish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton
Litthe Rock
Ark
Powell Clayton
Mexico
H. Rumuel
Canton
McKinley
Four Persons Suffocated at Minnesota Home
Norra Branch Minn Feb 5 Mr and Mrs John Brohnamann and two sons Ernest and William living five miles west of here were suffocated by fumes from a hard coal stove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norra Branch
Minn
John Brohnamann
Ernest
William
Here
Wait For the Wagon author Samuel Stone dies in Topeka
Samuel Stone, the 14 year old author of the song Wait for the Wagon and We’ll Take a Ride, died in Topeka on February 5. He had lived in Topeka for 28 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Samuel Stone
Deters In Spice Fair Balttimore Feb 5
William H. Crawford and Co assigned for creditors in Baltimore spice fair matter. J K Bartlett as assignee posted bond for 90000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balttimore
William H. Crawford & Co
J. K. Bartlett
Canadian Trade Commission Arrives to Gauge US Republicans
Sir Richard J. Cartright and L. H. Davies of Canada arrive in Washington to discuss reciprocal trade. They plan talks with Sir Julian Pauncefote and many Republican leaders during a week in the capital. The Liberal government aims to chart Canada US trade relations ahead of March parliament and McKinley’s extra congressional session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberal Government of Canada
Washington
Richard J. Cartright
Trade and Commerce
Dominion of Canada
L. H. Davies
Canada
Julian Pauncefote
United States
Liberal Party
McKinley
Heirs Win $62,000 Insurance Payout in Train Death
The U S court of appeals upheld a lower court ruling in favor of A G Mitchell’s heirs, confirming full payout of $62,000 life insurance carried by Mitchell, who died after falling from a train while returning home to Memphis. Beneficiaries are his sister Mrs A E Chiles and her daughter, both of Memphis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
United States Court of Appeals
A.G. Mitchell
Memphis
Mitchell
A. E. Chiles
Porter Confirmed as McKinley Private Secretary
Cleveland February reports confirm John Addison Porter editor of the Hartford Post has been chosen as President McKinley's private secretary. Porter is a longtime friend of the McKinleys and nephew of William Walter Phelps. He brings extensive newspaper experience, Connecticut legislature service, and roles as Senator Platt's secretary and a congressional committee clerk. He was Republican candidate for Connecticut governor and led McKinley campaigns in Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Cleveland
John .Addison Porter
Hartford Post
McKinley
William Walter Phelps
Connecticut
Platt
St. Louis
May Contest Rawlins' Election in Utah Senate
Moses Thatcher said he would contest J. L. Rawlins' United States senate win if a properly fact-based petition from 29 lawmakers is signed. A draft petition circulated by legislators was withdrawn because its wording failed to cover the facts. Thatcher has no personal knowledge of current actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawlins
Salt Lake
U. T
Moses Thatcher
J. L. Rawlins
United States Senate
Postmaster Becomes a Fugitive in Canada
Maine New York February 5 Postmaster Allen H Fay is said to be a fugitive in Canada. Official accounts allegedly show a shortage of 7500 dollars. Post office Inspector Kyle arrived from Utica on Monday and Fay disappeared on Tuesday. Four brothers of Fay are on his bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
N. Y
Allen H. Fay
Canada
Kyle
Utica
Fay
Judge Metz Resigns Amid Impeachment Proceedings
Judge William B. Metz of Wyoming's Fourth Judicial District resigns while impeachment actions over alleged malfeasance are pending in the legislature. The proceedings will be dropped following his departure from office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metz
Queyenne
William 8. Metz
Wyoming Judicial District
Heavy Snow Covers Northeast Kansas
Snow two and a half inches deep blankets northeastern Kansas with continued heavy fall. The storm’s season’s heaviest accumulation is expected to benefit local wheat fields and agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison, Kan
Kansas
Wyoming boxing bill defeated in lower house vote
In Cheyenne on February 5 the Wyoming lower house defeated the Prize Fight Bill on its third reading by 80 votes to 5. The measure would have legalized boxing and sparring in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Michigan Man Sells His Wife Story Shocked City
GRAND RAPIDS February 5. John Lane of this city sells and releases his wife to James H. Hurst for 25 dollars under a written agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Grand Rapids
John Lane
James H. Hurst
Judges Change Today At City and Atlantic Courts
Judge Thornell departs to Atlantic to oversee the term of the district court there while Judge Smith returns here for a short period due to family illness. The March term remains Smith’s regular assignment here, with Gaston staying to report and Bruington finishing the Atlantic term. Also notes local items on Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup and a new Egypt lecture at the Y M C A, plus a rise in wagon thefts amid economic hardship and guard measures by grocery firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hills
Egypt
Opera
Exploration Society
Resolutions on Death of Mrs Rachel Gilbert Cir No 1
Resolutions adopted by Circle No 1 Ladies of the Grand Army Atlantic Iowa mourn the death of Rachel Gilbert a faithful sister and mother and co laborer. The group expresses sympathy to her family and notes God’s will and comfort. Copies of resolutions to be published in city papers. Frances Bell Ophelia Hully Emma Hull, Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Gilbert
Circle No. 1
The
Grand Army
Atlantic
Iowa
Phrenipe
Frances Bell
Ophelia Hully
Emma Hull
East Side Literary Club Meeting and Robert Emerson Discussion
The East Side Literary Club met last Monday at Mrs. Dallas's home with fair attendance. Quotations and a paper on Emerson by Mrs. Skiles followed by readings, discussions, and a photo of Emerson and his Concord home. The group debated his orthodoxy but kept to non sectarian topics as they aim to study deeply. next meeting is arranged with Mr. and Mrs. Grant. Also contains an 1885 signature about Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement claims by Frank J. Cheney & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side Literary Club
William Cullen Bryan
Shiloh's Vitalizer and Herb Remedies Promoted in Ad Copy
An antique advertisement mentions Shiloh's Vitalizer with a promise of a universal cure for dyspepsia and liver complaints sold by Vic Emmert. It also touts Karl's Clover Root Tea as a general health aid and cites One Minute Cough Cure praised by Richard Weasel for treating coughs, colds, measles, and related ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicora
Herald
Richard Weasel
Weasel
Vic Emmert & Co
A Household Necessity For Constipation Relief
Cascarets Candy Cathartic advertised as a medical discovery cleansing kidneys liver and bowels and curing biliousness headaches fevers and habitual constipation. It touts immediate results with one minute cough cure and lists Vic Emmert & Co as sellers.
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William Copp
New Jersey
M. E. Church
W.m. Carr
Jackson
Vers
Backlen
Hawkeye State
Union OF Bimetallic
Butter and Egg Men OF
Insurance
State of Ohio
Toledo
T.neas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
NEY & CO
O. F
Droggitd
R G. Phelps
Harlan
Atlantic National Bank
Atlantic, Towa
A. McWalid
L. Hendrson
T. G. Turner
L. W. Niles
Ras’t Cashier
A. McWaid
C. L., Brown
R. Hannan
Chas
R. Hunt
Block
H. L. Henderson
Algo
Tilden’s Agency
Onnes House
Wrisley’s
Cook Remedy CO
Cook Remedy
Masonic Temple
We i
Ewis
Beb Worrden
KODAK
Eastman Kodak CO
Rochester, N
Fred Alexander
Cumberland
Incorporation of
H. V. Boggs
Sthenandoah
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