Feeble Minded Institution at Glenwood Seen by Atlantic Readers
A Glenwood Iowa article describes the Iowa Institution for Feeble Minded, its 563 residents, three inmate classes, and 300 acre farm. Superintendent Dr. F. M. Powell praised for 13 years, with Friday chapel receptions and dances. Atlantic visitors toured the campus during the Isaac Dickerson trial in 1895.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa Institute
Glenwood
Atlantic
Isaac Dickerson
Neb
Taska
F. M. Powell
Atlantic celebration parade and events week long
The notice details a sunrise salute and 10 a m parade led by the Atlantic band with civic and business floats, followed by the Indian Massacre reenactment on Walnut and Chestnut streets. Numerous contests on Walnut and Chestnut streets include wheelbarrow, greased pig, cracker eating, a six race program, a balloon ascent, and a grand fireworks display. Beaman's snakes and a telegraph feature tag the piece, with officials and committees named for each event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calithumpians
Ste
Atlantic Band
Atlantic
Walnut and
Chestnut Streets
A. H. Goodspeed
J. L. Becker
John Tharnish
C. F. Beaman
Frank Wisaler
J. D. Conrad
Walnut Street
Jan. Stier
A. Block
R. Lorenzen
Lorenzen
Sam Hoffman
C. W. Needles
J. 2B. Hodgson
J. Moreland
Park
J. E. Moreland Committee
Walter J. Smith
Gent
Park Hotel
Walnut
Rock Island Depot
Chestnut
W. Myers
Jas, Stier
C. W. Needies
Chestnut Street
P. J. Appleman
J. B. Hodgson
J. D. Petty
Jas. Stier
J. E. Moreland
Lorenzen Appleman
Petty
Atlantic Ya
Guthrie Center
Ball Park
Hoffman
J. 4B
Hodgson
P. I. Appleman
S. Hoffman
Chas. Hagle
J. ©. Petty
Dr. Porterfield
Blue Grass
Beaman
Freworks
Marshalls
J. E
Moreland
L. F. Mullins
F. P. H. Daly and
The Lion's Prey and Britain in Venezuela Claims
A historical column argues Britain wrongfully claims lands west of the Essequibo and asserts Venezuela’s rights. It traces disputes from 1648 to 1890, criticizes British expansion, cites Schomburgh, and calls for U S action to defend Venezuela and continental republican honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venzuela
Holland
Ensequibo River
South America
Pomaron
Eusequibo
Dutch Guiana
England
Republic of
Spain
Great Cristian
Demerara
Essequibo
Moroca
Schomburgh
Orinoco
Posta
Moroco
Moroco River
Great Britain
Britian
Yumari
Barima
Lord Salisbury
Virginia
Republic
Germany
America
Ganges and Indus
India
Zambesi
Niger
Nile
Africa
Irrawad
Brittan
St. James
Washington
Adams
Monroe
Venezula
World’s Fair Tests Find No Bake Powder Strength
The World's Fair tests showed no baking powder, neither 50 pure nor 50 great, in Jeave ealng power as the Royal, indicating no clear superior brand among those evaluated.
Atlantic Canning Opens Pea Brand With Local Labor
About 300 people pick green peas from 160 acres west of town for Atlantic Canning Company. Pods are processed in a new plant into salted canned peas labeled Atlantic. Mr. Cuykendill oversees production, promising soon to market the product locally. Also advertised is Swayne's Ointment for skin conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Atlantic Canning Company
Cuykendill
Guaranteed salve cures various skin ailments in 25c box
An old advertisement promises the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions and guarantees satisfaction or money back. It claims to positively cure piles with price set at 25 cents per box and states it is sold by all dealers.
New Discovery Cures Persistent Cough Says State Commander
Lincoln Nebraska report from F W Stevens, State Commander of Knights of the Maccabees, praising Dr King’s New Discovery after it cured a stubborn cough in two children. He notes guaranteed results and free trial bottles at all tug stores with regular sizes priced 50 cents and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
It May Do as Much for You My Fred Miller
Fred Miller of Irving Illinois reports long standing kidney trouble with back pain and bladder issues. He tried many so called cures until about a year ago when Electric Bitters gave immediate relief. Useful for kidney and liver troubles, the bottle costs 50 cents at drug stores. Also promotes De Witt’s Colic and Cholera Cure for diarrhoea and De Witt’s Little Early Risers for bowel regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Miller
Irving, Ill
de Witt
Patent remedy and medical claims flood Atlantic Iowa pages
A collage of patent medicine ads and testimonials highlights cures for rheumatism neuralgia and kidney disorders, with claims of rapid relief and dramatic results. Products include Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder Meet Perfect Made and De Witt's Colic and Cholera Cure. Household remedies for teething coughs and diarrhea appear, plus horse liniment and an excursion notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Price
Stop Tobacco Cure Promises in 23-Year Remedy
An advertisement claims Baco Cure safely cures tobacco addiction without willpower. It touts a three box, thirty day treatment with a written guarantee or refund, and offers sample materials via six two cent stamps. Eureka Chemical & Manufacturing Co of La Crosse Wisconsin markets the product to smokers chewers and snuff dippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka Chemical & Manufacturing Company
Manufacturing Chemista
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Royal Baking Powder and De Witt's Remedies Ad
An old advertisement touts Royal Baking Powder as superior per U. S. Government reports. It promotes De Witt's Coke and Cholera Cure, Witch Hazel Salve, Colic and Colic Cure, and claims rapid relief and universal usefulness for burns piles skin issues and digestive woes. It includes moral quips and promotional lines about cures and reliability.
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Barlham Colé
Maine
Herbert
John
J.S
Worty Stoner
Sumeter
F. Beaman
Academy
Swayne
Bockien
Knights of the Maccabees
R. G. Phelps
Atlantic, In
Sericere
J. A. McWald
Henderson
G. Turner
W. A. McWaid
Aga
J. A. McWaid
C. T., Brown
G.I. Fannan
G Has R. Hung
Blo Turne
J. L. Henderson
Atlantic National Bank
Iowa
U. S
Wm, M, Nichols
State of
New York
Rainsville
Indiana
Jacob Brown
V. Emmert & Co
F. Parsons & Co
Rome
W. M. Nichols
Chamberlain
Simon Goldbaum
San Luis
Cal
Vy, Emmert & Co
I, Parson & Co
Manawa
Courtland Beach
Rock Island
Council Bluffs
Omaha
R. A. Benson
John Gilbaugh
Cass County
John Jd. Henderson
Fane
Countries
Weeny
ANTES
MAY & CO
Svpaul
Minn
Ifa
Shipman
National Lead Co
St. Lowis
Clark Avenue
Tenth Street
St. Louis
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