LOCAL AND PERSONAL NOTES FROM ATLANTIC AREA
Local column notes include Miss Mary Nelson going to Harlan, P E O society meeting, Baker & Eshelman planning a Vennum block store opening, and Roy Harlan resuming studies in Mt. Vernon. Reports of bank talks by Glenwood Coppingers, depot bottle thefts, theater by German Aid society, dairy creameries shipments, and various residents traveling, studying, or visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Nelson
Harlan
P. E. O. Society
E. J. Dickers
Jacob Liston
Jennie
Baker & Eshelman
Vennum Block
Roy Harlan
Cornell College
Mt.Vernon
Coppingers
Glenwood
Atlantic
German Aid Society
Elizabeth Maclean
Cedar Falls
Local notes from Griswold and vicinity reflect community updates
The column lists residents and visitors across Griswold, Cumberland, Atlantic, and Des Moines. It notes people moving, studying, and visiting. a county board election of Levi Mountain as chairman. business notes from merchants and rail travelers. a Red Men installation. church leadership changes. and local public affairs including pensions, theater and travel updates.
Griswold and Area News Briefs From Des Moines to Audubon
Des Moines businessman Tienry Heyman reports activity in the city. The Griswold creamery and poultry shop suffered a theft Monday night stealing ten turkey. Rev. J. Skovgaard resigns from Atlantic Oakfield Lutheran church to take a charge in Salina. Mrs H Boysen and Miss Mary Brotherson wed at Harlan and will be at home in Griswold. The Telegraph notes move to new news quarters and rising business. H. K. Forsyth to install Odd Fellows officers across district. An 18 month old child of Mr and Mrs A C Hayworth died, with burial led by Elder Geo I Purvis. sympathies extended.
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Doc
P. Calloway & Son
Chicago
Jos. Smith
Myrtle
Walnut
Harlan
Lydia A. Myers
Pilot Mount
Wm. Asay
Atlantic
Grant van Meter
Wright Township
Griswold American
Benson
Robert Curtis
Lrgest
Grant & Wortman
Parry
Vergont Marble Company
Proctor
Levi Mountain
County Board of Supervisors
Judd Sale
Jacob Lang
George W. Franklin
B. P. Lewis
Des Moines
Richard Harding
Rose Henderson
Carl Wiedner
State University
Iowa City
Carria McKay
G. T. Marsh
D’ormand
California
San Francisco
Minnie Melkinley
Willa Knop
Jolly
Jack” Lemon
North Branch
Great Rock Island
Jack
W. Garvin
Sam
Board of Supervisors
Rock Island Road
Tienry Heyman
Griswold Creamery and Poultry Pack
Amer.can
Skovgaard
Vanish Lutheran Church
Atlantic and
Oakfield
Salina
Cal
Audubon Co. Journal
H. Boysen
Chas, Block's Clothing Store
Misa
Griswold
Mrs. Hartwell
J. d. Morris
B. F. Howard
Audubon
L. L. Burris
C. W. Brown
J. H. Marshall
Miss Shoudy
Bert Shoudy
Harlan Tribune
Martin
Andrew Esbeck
Kimbalton
Texas
Marriep
William Dawe
Elisabeth Ratzleff
E. S
T. W. Brown
Hawkeye
Abe Block
J. A. McWard Canning Company
Commission
Locals crowd Atlantic scene with visits and business
Atlantic diary notes visitors and business in the city including John Jackson from Harlan and M E Babb from Des Moines. Mentions bank concerns, new year events, and upcoming bridge warrants call while highlighting shifts in local commerce and social visits.
Cough cures and patent medicines flood old news
An assortment of advertisements and claims dominate, promoting One Minute Cough Cure, Dr Sawyer’s cures, New Great South American Kidney Cure, Mystic Cure for rheumatism, and King’s New Discovery for coughs. Peer testimonials from local merchants and ex-postmasters trumpet quick reliefs and household musts, alongside cheap novelties and baby teething syrup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm, M. Nichols
Atlantic
Iowa
J.B. Wilson
Clay St
Sharpsburg
Dr. King
Robert Barber
Cooksport
Palmer & Findley
Embezzler Oyster Arrested in Iowa Case
A man named Oyster in Iowa has been arrested for embezzlement amid public stir. The report notes the case as a local crime incident with brief details and references to familiar remedies and promotions used in later text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster
Iowa
Bucklin’s Arnica Salve and Tub Sized Paper Commentary
An 19th century advertisement fragment highlights Bucklin’s Arnica Salve claimed to heal cuts, bruises, and piles with a money-back guarantee. It also features a note explaining “tub sized” paper sizing as a quality trait for refined invitations and stationery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Bucklin
Palmer & Findley
No-to-bac and cures advertised in old remedies broadsheet
A fragmented advertisement page touts No-to-bac tobacco habit cures for a triflin cost and notes various tonics and salves. It also promotes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, Swayne’s Ointment, English Spavin Liniment, and other patent medicines with testimonials and drugstore availability across multiple locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Remedy Co
Judiaca Mineral Springs
Ind
Iain
McKay
Ohio
W. A. McGuire
la Grippe
Chamberlain
Vic Emmert & Co
G. S. Montgomery
Swayne
Mystic Cure and Electric Bitters Sold at Palmer Findley
Advertises a day cured rheumatism remedy and One Minute Cough Cure, praising Electric Bitters for liver and kidney ills, malaria, pimples, headaches, and digestion. Claims immediate benefit from first dose and guarantees satisfaction with refunds, listing Palmer and Findley’s drug store as seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M. Nichols
Palmer & Findley
Mail Order Nursery Offers and Prices for Vines and Trees
The ad lists numerous grapevines Moore's Early Worden Concord and others with prices from 1.90 to 2.50 and bulk bundles offering all three for 2.20. It promotes evergreen windbreaks, 2 to 3 feet, apple trees 2 to 6 feet, roses and shrubs, with free delivery to rail stations in Iowa and surrounding states. It touts mail order growth, guarantees, and a call to obtain the free fruit growing pamphlet and price list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Warden
Concord
Esther
Moore’s
Early
Worden
Lowa
West
United States
Cass County Bank
Geo. W. Franklin
Atlantic
Budd
Ames
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J. B. Aldrich
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Peter Flemmings
Zenda
Retaives
Misa Marie Rolling
Wm, Thomson
Janet
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A. Biggs
D. Breen
G. Hunter
Joeo
Laos
Egat
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A. M. Nipper
Frank Cain
Mattie I. Craig
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Jim Christensen
Jim
Ww. W. Eller
New York
Niagara Falls
W. O. Trego
Trego
Cumberland
Wm. Speran
Josh Hayer
Anna Larson
F. A. Crombie
First Presbyterian Church
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A. H. Fraser
Fraser
Fourth of Chestnut Streets
Ernestine Cotton
Theo. G. Sees
West Sixth Street
Ed Montgomery
E. H. Ackerman
Occidental House
Eugene Purie
Lueia Morgan
Wm. Dane
Elizabeth Ratslaff
Clarence F. Wara
Mattie G. Watson
Rock Island
H. M. Wilson
Sarah
Mr. Wilson
Robert Taylor
John Jackson
M. E. Babb
John C. Petty
E. A. Burton
Night Watch
A.W. Willis
Massena
Bert Harris
Florence Cater
A.S. Mullins
John Larsen
F. O. Fhikbine
Green Bay Lumber Co
M. J. Davis
House of Representatives
Bert Lynch
E. R. Temple
EH. M. Reinig
Turkey Grove
Grove School House
John Startzer
Galion
E. J. Dickerson
I. and
EB. J. Dickerson
George EK. Pennell
J. A. McWard
Salt Lake
Washington
D. Rothchild Grain Company
Stobert Murray
Beh’s Hall
Northwestern
Wm. Birch
Will Langdon
Will
Mr. Langdon
Wro. Porter
Joseph Blackwood
W. D.blackwood
BD. F. Emmert
Court House
New York City
Shock
Waller
W. W. Bilers
W. Porterfield
Hiller
Indiana Bicycle Company
Joan Scharz
Boss Feed
North Poplar St. Atlantic, Ia
H. G. Curtis
Tiorney
Chestou Street
T. S. Lewis
Poplar Street
Rockafellow
Scott
AL Bornens
LAW
Ostedo Block
Atlantic, Iowa
T. B, Swan
Ttorney
Patents
Postoffice
S. W
W. F. Graham
M. D. Puxercran
Emmett
Maple St
Atlante
C. H. McCless
Marne
Phelps
Commercial Bank Atlantic, Ra
Marly
Little Pillator
Sawyer
Moni Corny
Azure
Marguerite
Opaline
Shall Rose
Jayson
T. F. Anthony
Promise City
W. M. Nichols
Towa
Harber
Pye
Manin Chatr
Miu
Winstow
Pitcher’s Castoria
Raby
Castoria
Cordelia
Wm. M. Nichols
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