Local City Notes Busy With Visits and Events
Judge Smith plans return Monday after a short trip. Clara Barnard visits her sister teaching near them. Mrs. Colwell of Stuart visits her son Abe Block’s family. Max Block recovering from illness. Miss Cotton may sing at Catholic church offertory tomorrow. Lillian Myera of Anita visiting grandma Herbert. Hazel Gifford of Griswold visits cousins in the east city. Colfax Smith of Maasenn at Anita court records. Editor A Gardner denies alderman candidacy. Mrs. S. W. Smith of Pymosa starts new home near Stuart. Grand jury sits upcoming. mayor’s court quiet. Christian church entertainment next Monday. Edison phonograph to feature selections. Sun warms sleighing plans. snow may melt. Mrs. R. H. Bailey and Cecil, Kenweya travel to Coulton for health. K P masquerade aims for large turnout with elaborate costumes. Band to give concert mid March, except Prof Kite of Stuart. Rev. W. E. Witter to fill Baptist pulpit. he is a returned missionary. Rebeccas initiate six members. Valentine supper follows. Chas. Phares funeral after shooting his in laws. large crowd. Otto Seaman’s home hosts games and candy social. Valentine notes exchanged. Harris hosts gathering with mystery note. Calumet baking powder ad contrasts with Mr High Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Smith
Clara
Barnard
Wiots
Colwell
Stuart
Abe Block
Max Ia
A. W. Brown
Chicago
Cotton
Mary Bartley
Boiler
Walnut
Lillian Myera
Anita
Grandma Herbert
Hazel Gifford
Griswold
Colfax Smith
Maasenn
Telford
Cumberland
New Christian Church
Dimmock
Omaha
Council Bluff
L. W. Niles
Jno. Applegate
Charles Phares
Chas
Phares
Newton
Simmons Liver Regulator
R. A. Cobb
Morgantown
N. C
Social Valentines Party Recalls Dated Festivities
Last evening at the Riley home a social gathering profited from word games using valent ine letters and an autograph contest. Mr Bishop and Miss Dallas led with forty autographs each, and a postmaster feature with a heart dart contest brought laughter. Other items include health notices for Dr King’s New Discovery and local society notes, with a list of attendees and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley
Mr. Bishop
Miss Dallas
Hearts and doves mark Crombie home party for 0.OPs
The 0. O. Ps moot recalls a Ladies auxiliary gathering at Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Crombie’s home. Valentine decorations, heart shaped favors, music by Miss DeCoy and Miss Grace Dickerson, and a story reading activity with a bird theme filled the evening. Guests exchanged cards and refreshments were served amid festive heart decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Crombie
East Side
DeCoy
Grace Dickerson
New South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
A dramatic claim promotes a new remedy sold by F. Parson & Co. in Atlantic Iowa. It asserts six hour relief for kidney bladder and urinary tract pain for both genders including retention andback pain. The ad urges quick cure and sale through local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Parson & Co
Druggista Atlantic
Iowa
Directory fund drive gains community support
We Believe He Will Get it. The interests of Atlantic and her citizens require a complete and trustworthy city directory and Mr Garretson should receive support via subscriptions and ads to ensure a financial success. A testimonial notes Chamberlains Cough Remedy helped a child’s cold and cough, with a West Brimfield merchant praising its effectiveness and safety for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Garretson
Fred Webber
Holland
Mass
W. P. Holden
West Brimfield
Washington dinner carnival of states at Presbyterian event
Presbyterian ladies host a Washington dinner and supper with a carnival of states in fancy costumes. Patrons receive blank paper and pencils to guess the Fiero number of states for a prize. A patriotic evening includes a musical program in the former Christensen Bros building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Christenaon Bro’s. Merceantile Co
Woman of Mountain Voter Intimidation in Populist Tale
A campaign tale recounts J Howard questioning Bill Saunders wife for influence to sway his vote. The rugged mountain setting features the wife describing Bill as a hunter and noting she suspects a Populist by a carcass, using colorful regional speech and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Howard
Alabama
Bill Saunders
Bill
Shev
Congress
Bill Sanders
Diggins
Preserve the Hair How to Care for It and Avoid Dandruff
Practical tips from the Philadelphia Times advise avoiding tight hats and collars to prevent hair loss, keep porous headgear ventilated, and refrain from close gas-light exposure. Do not wash too often. use egg yolk rinse with borax and olive oil, and brush gently with a soft bristled comb. Avoid dipping the comb in water and limit comb use. clip ends monthly to prevent splits. Beware sea bathing with an oil cap and follow Dr Godfrey's soothing guidance for scalp care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godfrey
Philadelphia
Great Wear of Railroad Iron Loss of Iron by Wear
The world’s railways totaling about 60 000 miles with 10 trains daily on each line lose at least 600 tons of iron each day to wear and tear. The material returns to earth as fine powder and is eventually transformed into soluble iron balls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Republic
Portrait of George Eliot Described as Unprepossessing
The description portrays George Eliot with a heavy nose and chin and thick lips, noting she would be judged ugly. A separate note cites an Irish mail subsidy of $455,000 over eight years, about $20,000 less than the total paid for all North American mails from Queenstown to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Eliot
Queenstown
New York
Progeny of Freaks and Living Skeletons in Show History
A detailed reminiscence recounts Isaac W. Sprague the first living skeleton, his wife, and their three bone-thin children touring with Barnum and other shows in the 1860s. It notes their fame, the couple’s marriage staged in London, and subsequent offspring all displaying skeletal forms. Additional anecdotes cover freak twins, Sleeping Beauty, and geographic bookends of the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tapa
T. 8. Sackett
Bijon Theater
Isaac W. Sprague
Barnum
Sackett
Tony Pastor
Pastor
Millie Christine
Florida
Stone & Murray
Dan Rice
Thayer
Mr. Sprague
Massachusetts
Adam
Sprague
Joyce Heth
Annie Swan
London
Dear Old
Lynnon
St. James Hall
Freake
Audh
Sacketta
Mr. Sackett
Major Burnell
South
West
Charley
E. K. Prescott
Sleeping Beauty
Tennessee
St. Louis
Prescott
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E. A. Stone
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A. Gardner
the Democrat
8. W. Smith
Pymosa Town
R. H. Bailey
Cecil
Kenweya
Coulton
Cal
K. of P
Kite
W. E. Witter
Des Moines
B. M
Nebraska
Wyoming
W. E. Stanley
Drayin
Rebecksh
Chas. Phares
Myer
Earl Phares
Third
Elm Streets
Rev. Wickersham
Otto Seaman
C. Hunter
Pearl
Bruington
Mamie Murray
Lizzie
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Lillian
Maggie Myers
Messra Eggers
Swires
Murray
Egbert
Schroeder
Harris
Dr. Rose
Mrs. Strickling
Misa Mae Harris
Lady
Sind
Daya
Clark
E. €. Gage
Valentine
Saratoga
Parker House
Lester L. ‘Tilden
Postoffica
Will McWard
JL. Tilden
Valentines
S. K. Hatton
Phabe Thomas
Junction City
Dr. King
Wm. Mastellar
Mrs. Worth
Washington Entertainment
J. R. Eggers
Avoca
J. C. Petty
Chiago
W. D. Thomas
Dr. Rote
Julian Phelps
Paul White
Anderman
Jennie Wasson
L.I. Wilden
Will West
Marshalltown
Mr. Beechout
Ligzle Yerrick
City
Scott Hatton
Vic “Mmert
John Fritz
Idaho
W. B. Hunt
W. R. Hunt
David Bannock
Pocahontas County
C.T. A. Society
C. L. Smith
Geo. Marsh
Chris Jensen
Charlie Nelson
D. A. Shuter
Ayer
Points
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Asia
Soethea
Opeias
Hood
Phoebe
Acra
Cairo
Chautauqua
Grippe
Cass O
England
Liverpool
Neptune
Aspar
Poresses
Elow
R. G. Phelps
Fred Gillespie
E. O.gibbs
C. B. Osborne
Isaiah M. Babb
Sun
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Point Barrow
Key Weat
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