Community Notes from Oakl and Acorn
Reporters gathered during the morning as residents and visitors fanned out to see kin and friends. Names include Prof Moore Hon Bilas Wilson E Harkins Mrs Wells Frank Frost Mrs J F McGriff Chas Howlett Elder Wickham and family Mrs Acker Mae Beekman Casper Beekman Moreland Lee Pratt G Casper Beekman Mrs Acker and granddaughter and L R Shepherd Maxwell IA business manager Abe Brock Wm Orr and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Moore Waa
Adair
Bilas “Wilson
Washington, D. C
RK. E. Harkins
seeeiends _porth
Marne
Lake
Overmeyer
Waggoner
Anita
Mfe
H. L.becker
Child
Chariton
Sherm Edwards
Cumberland
Will Hendee
Frank Frost
Webb
J. F. McGriff
Audubon
Chas Howlett
Des Moines
Beude
Wickham
Rs. Wickham
Creston
Frank.l.brown
Omaha
Brown
H. G
Hartwick
Casper Beekman
Moreland
Lee Pratt
Chicago
Abe Brock
Leavin
Yenterday's Storm Hits City with High Wind and Hail
A severe rain storm with high wind and hail struck the city yesterday afternoon, lasting about half an hour. Ninety eight to ninety six point two degrees fell, the thermometer plunged from 98 to about 60s by evening. Lightning struck a power pole near Hickory and 10th Street, splinters flying and many houses losing lamps nearby. Farmers report damage to small grain and corn from the high wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory
Stresta
Wilson Prall Registers at Pike's Peak Visit
Wilson Prall returns from a pleasure trip to Colorado and Kansas noting Nebraska crops are the finest he has seen while Kansas is dry and hot. He bought a copy of the Pikes Peak News at Pike's Peak with names of registrants as the train paused. His name appears in the fourth section published on July Set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Prall
Colorado
Kansas
Nebraska
Prall
Pike's Peak
Pikes Peak
Atlantic Council No 190 initiates new members in evening ceremony
In Atlantic Iowa the local lodge of the Ancient Order of Mechanics formed Atlantic Council No 190. Nine new initiates, officers elected, and a charter membership planned for about thirty. A serious accident to Ray Heath of Brayton left him badly injured after lime jug mishap during fishing with friends. Train schedule altered for Griswold branch service, with 6:45 departure and 9:20 return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aines
Stowell
A. H. Botkin
C. E
Burkit
W.J
Ayward
Sickett Sears
W. E. Stanley
J. A
Kinne
Cip
Wickham
B.S
Conway
A.B. S.C
Alvord
Mind
C. E. Whitcomb
John S. Barber
I. P
John Findley
U.P
Ray
Dell Heath
Brayton
Wire
Heath
Atlantic
Griswold
Celebrations spark mixed Independence Day observance
The Atlantic Messenger notes Independence Day in the city lacked raucous celebrations with whiskey and fights, favoring rational social enjoyment. Arthur Ellis narrowly escaped death in a Palm Street well accident, saved by quick teamwork and a windlass. A well wall collapse leaves the well abandoned. The Congregational church P S C E hosts a Friday social and supper at Julian Phelps home, 6 to 9, 10c for supper and 10c for ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Messenger
Arthur Ellis
Boss
Congregational Church
Julian Phelps
E. A. King
Corrydon
C. P. Meredith
Griswold
C. E's
Welch
Vermillion
Ohio
Foley's Honey of Tar Promises Fast Asthma Relief
Quick relief claim for asthma using Foley's Honey of Tar promises prompt results in all cases. Advertises Vic Hemmet & Co as supplier and urges trial, distinguishing from medicines that failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Vic Hmmet & Co
Atlantic Notes and City Visites Ignite Weekly Roundup
Sunday and holiday travel fill Atlantic society pages with visitors from Griswold Kellogg Des Moines and Wiota. Local notices report guests, short trips, and social events including church sermons by Rev. Dudley and the Congregational C E gathering with 100 ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Eggers
Agoca
Prof. Beedle
Lewis
Fred Steinke
Wiota
Jacob Bojen
Geo Lang
M.c.cardio
Samuel Taylor
Guthrie Center
Culbertson Named Governor Candidate by Carroll Herald
The Carroll Herald announces W. L. Culbertson of Carroll county as a governor candidate before the Cedar Rapids convention, without consulting him, praising his fitness for the role and predicting strong administration akin to Gear and Larrabee. The piece notes opposition would require thorough statewide canvassing to challenge Gov Drake’s renomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Herald
W. L. Culbertson
Carroll County
Cedar Rapids
Herald
Culbertson
Gear
Larrabea
Drake
Grandest Remedy Credited to Dr King’s New Discovery
Chilhowie merchant R B Greeve testifies he suffered consumption and tried many remedies before using Dr King’s New Discovery. After two kettles he was cured and praises its efficacy for coughs, colds, and consumption. Free trial bottles at Vic Emmert & Co. Also fashion notes discuss warm weather gowns and summer fabrics with McDowell’s Fashion Journals and La Mode de Paris pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.B. Greeve
Chilhowie
Dr. King
Vic Emmert & Co
New York
McDowell
West 14Th Street
Paris
Free Foley's Colic Cure Offer From Vic Emmert & Co
An old soldier appeal promises a free 26c bottle of Foley's Colic Cure to the first Civil War veteran who applies. The ad touts relief for chronic diarrhea cramps and bowel complaints and is credited to Vic Emmert & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic Emmert & Co
Foley
Foley's
Electric Bitters touted as nerve tonic and blood purifier
An 1890s notice extols Electric Bitters as a vegetable medicine that tones nerve centers, aids digestion, liver and kidneys, improves appetite, and purifies blood. It sells for 60c and 1 per bottle at Vic Emmert Co. Also includes anecdotes and ads for Foley's remedies and a philosophical mother story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic Emmert & Co
Unclaimed Letters and Local Ads in July 1907
A list of unclaimed letters includes Mrs Olive Andrews and J H Kelley among others. The page features advertisements for Grain-O coffee substitute, Shiloh's Cure, DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve, Karl’s Clover Root Tea, and Vic Emmert & Co products. Mentions Rock Island Route travel promotions and local endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Andrews
J. H. Kelley
J. C. Brown
W.H. Moreau
H. B. Engle
Alfred Richards
John Jensen
John Smith
Olin Ewing
Fred Swelley
A.W. Walton
J. A. Coner
P. M
DeWitt
Vic Emmert'& Co
Fox
Karl
A. Sweet
Hertford
Conn
Vic Emmert
M. J. Davia & Son
Lewis
Lona
Vic Emmert &Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wonrad Shoe Store
Iowa
Orr
Lyman
Green Bay
Rock Island Road
Oakland
Acorn
Tanto
J. F. Acker
Casey
City
R. H. Bailey
Spirit Lake
John Nelson
Fredricka Guekon
Misa Dora Melcher
A. H. Goodspeed
Mrs. Stier
Neola
John Potter
Irwin
J. R. Potter
D. J. Vance
Kellogg Saturda
Louise Wickersham
J. W. Wilton
Iowa County
E. D. Abbott
J. E. Cavenatgh
Stuart
B. A. Goodspeed
Phillip Green
John Dufford
C. Gage
Gladdys
Harlan
Syith
B.c.gage
Harry Clark
York, Neb
Nei
W. P. Dinges
Willison
Geo. Beisel
Boscobel
Wis
Levi Spangler
Sarah Taylor
Mary
Humeston
C. ‘Taylor
Will Barnard
W. H. Barnard
John H. Scott
Kansas City
Young
South Cedar Street
J. M. Schenk
W. M. Dudley
Methodist Church
Dudley
Hood
Hammond
Bucklen
Arnica
Editorial
Cass County
Albia
Tillman
Cleveland
New York Sun
Story City Herald
Vic Emmert& Co
Australia
Waesern
Ashburton
Gascoyne
Stephen Girard
Philadelphia
Girard
Wwertan
Frad Alexjander
Roya Baxine Powder Co
New Yous
Shiloh
Vic’Empiers
M. J. Davis & Son
Thos. Bowers
the Crocket
Texas
Enterprise
Great Rock Island
Northwest
Ogden Gateway
Rock Island
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Salt Lake
Ogden
Oregon
M. J. Davis
Eny
Vickert
Lewis, Own
W. B. Johnson
Newark
Soldy Vic Emmert
M. J. Davis &Son
Vie Emmert & Uo
Little Mills
Fred Alexander
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