Shawfor Commander Pension Committee Adopted Without Dissent
The 88th national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic ended with Colonel Albert D. Shaw of Watertown unanimously elected as commander-in-chief after Judge Lee Rassieur declined. A five member committee was appointed to seek pension relief and persuade Congress to amend the law. Chicago will host the next encampment and Judge Rassieur may be elected commander.
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Missouri
New York
Pension Bureau
Congress
Chicago
Bassiour
Sons of Veterans Meet at Detroit Encampment
Eighteenth annual encampment opens in Detroit amid questions of friction with the G A R and whether the two groups will camp together in the future. Delegates favor shifting away from drills to a civil patriotic society. A separate item notes a kidnaping complaint against Deputy Sheriff Barry of Cleveland and a demand to prevent returns on requisition papers.
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Detroit
Sons of Veterans
Osaza
Antonio Rose
Barry
Cleveland
Rose
Bankers Mest
American Bankers’ Association
Chamber of Commerce
J. R. Branch
Richmond
Weather and crime notes from Sept eight across states
Weather reports from Union Pacific indicate late corn in western sand hills lightly harmed by hot winds while early corn remains unscathed. Patrick Winslow of Oak Park arrested for the murder of farmer Edward Tilton found dead in a hayrack with a jagged forehead wound. TransMissouri Freight Association adjourns with no action on livestock rates transit feeding grain rate to next meeting. Cloudburst in western Kansas drenches prairies with 13 inches of water. Chappell and Davis struck by lightning and killed. Wreck near Sutherland delays trains. no deaths reported. Orrumwa man R A Hangel held on $2000 bond for sending obscene letters to women. Death of William Ryan in Dubuque aged unknown.
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Omaha
Union Pacificure
Sand Hills
Tilton
Dus Moxves
Patrick Winslow
Oak Park
Edward Tilton
Winslow
Kansas City
Transmissourn Traffic Association
Cloudhurst
Kansas
Hox
Kan
Prairia
Chappell
Davis
Friday's Local and Missing Girl in Atlantic Iowa
Friday's Local notes the Odd Fellows service for a deceased member and burial at Atlantic cemetery. It also mentions Lizzie Daily, eight, daughter of Pat Daily, who left home last night and remains missing with searches ongoing. she was last seen near Sixth and Chestnut streets.
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Lizzie Daily
Pat Daily
Lizzie
Theirl
Sixth
Chestnut Streets
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised for sale
An old newspaper item notes Bucklen's Arnica Salve claims best for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or refund. It lists price at 25 per box and vendors Vic Emmert & Co. Other legal notices report Alta M Pratt et al vs J M Brown verdict finding Brown unsound of mind and guardianship questions. Dora Byrd granted divorce from Emmet Byrd and custody terms set. Neimeyer divorce case orders attorney and witness fees. Also an ad for Atlantic Iron Works offering injectors oilers packing and steam fittings.
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Bucklen
Arnica
Vic Emmert & Co
Alta M. Pratt
Grant Brown
F. M. Nichols
Dora Byrd
Taday
Emmet Byrd
Byrd
Neimeyer
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Endorsed for Children
Mothers of children with croup or severe colds may safely use Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as it contains no opiate or paregoric and suits both babes and adults. The council met with Mayor Tilden and six councilmen to review city business including a $60 claim by Southwick Bros. over cattle scales and shrinkage between here and Chicago.
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United States
Vic Emmert & Co
H G. Weber Co
Tilden
White
Stier
Tostevin
Wings
Lyman
Chapman
Ramsey
Zimae Stier
Southwick Bros
Here
Chicago
City council notes and street plans in Bull Creek area
Council discusses cattle shipping shrinkage claims and approves an unfriendly report. City finances show a weak balance while tax levies for next year total 21 mills. Bills are allowed and actions include extending a pedestrian walk and addressing Bull Creek odors. Autmun grip remedies and endorsements follow in nearby ads.
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A. J. Gilleapie
County Board
Gillespie
Lisle
Ninth
Tenth
Hickory Street
Eighth Street
Ramsey
Bull Creek
Thirteenth Street
Cedar
Birch Street
Julian Phelps
Grain-O the healthful coffee substitute drink
A promotional note touts Grain-O as a delicious appetizing nourishing drink to replace coffee. It claims Grain-O tastes like the finest coffee when properly prepared yet lacks its injurious properties, aids digestion and strengthens nerves, suitable for children and adults, costing about 14 to 25 cents.
Epidemic of Diarrhoea Reported in Concat Grove Fla
Mr A Sanders from Concat Grove Florida reports an epidemic of diarrhoea. He suffered a severe attack and was cured by four doses of Chamberlain's coli cholera and diarrhoea remedy. He recommends it to others as the best medicine they have used. For sale by Vic Em mert Co and H G Weber Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Sanders
Concacut Grove
Fla
Vic Emmert &Co
Virginia
Camberlain
Times
Hillatile Va
Chamberlain
O. KR. Moore
Vic Emmert & Co
Ht3
Weber & Co
A Wonderful Cure Prominent Editor Credit Camberlain Remedy
A Virginia editor nearly gave up on health then recovered after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The testimonial describes long suffering from diarrhoea, eventual recovery, and praise for the remedy. Advertisements also tout De Witt's Little Early Risers and Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil for related ailments.
Grain-O Beverage Ad Cheers Pure Grain Health
A grain based drink Grain-O is praised as nourishing and strengthening. A reader notes initial dislike followed by preference after a week and claims children drink it freely with benefit. Package available from grocers with directions. price 15 to 25 cents.
Spavin Liniment Promises to Cure Horse Blemishes
English Spavin Liniment removes hard or soft blemishes from horses and cures blood spavins curbs splints sweeney ring bone stifles sprains and swollen throats coughs etc Save 850 by use of one bottle Warranted the most wonderful blemish cure ever known Sold by F Parsons Co Druggists Atlantic Iowa.
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F. Parsons &Co
Atlantic
Lowa. W
Burdock Blood Bitters Promoted for Digestion and Health
A fragment promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy to improve digestion and overall health, implying that better appetite leads to good digestion and health follows. The brief advertorial tone suggests a general wellness claim without specific evidence.
Heat and drought grip midsummer spread across states
Early corn ripens fast or dangers from frost loom as hot winds sweep Kansas Missouri Nebraska and Iowa. Lincoln reports 102F hottest September day in 11 years. Des Moines notes 99F. St Louis hits 102F with few heat illnesses. Bankers convene in Cleveland as rate wars for packing products intensify across the Midwest.
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St. Louis
St. Louia
Nebraska
Lincoln
University Tower
Vintage Cough Cures Promoted By Weaker Claims
Advertisements tout Cure-alls for consumption coughs and indigestion. Claims include Tar Syrup of wine, Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with scientific endorsement, Begg's hair renewer for hair loss, and One Minute Cough Cure praised by Helen McHenry. Endorsements emphasize quick relief and cure claims across multiple brands and locations.
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M. A. Ketron
Bloomingdale
Tenn
Saya
Vic Emmert & Co
Claims for miracle cure and laxative remedies spread
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Oolic, Cholera and Diarrhoe Remedy and Emmert's Little Early Risers as cures for asthma bowel complaints constipation nervousness and fatigue. It promises relief in minutes and lasting health, naming Emmert & Co H G Weber C DeWitt's, and selling through local merchants.
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Chamberlain
An Emmert & Co
H.G. Weber & C
DeWitt
Vie Emmerté& Co
Begg's Diarrhoea Balsam and Banner Salve Ad
An old medical advertisement touts Begg's diarrhoea balsam as an early cure for chronic diarrhoea among soldiers and promotes Banner Salve for sores ulcers burns galls and piles with a 25 cent price point.
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Begg
Grain-O touted as coffee substitute drink in health article
Grain-O is presented as a healthful non medicinal drink made from pure grain with a coffee like taste and color. It claims to be nourishing for children and available at merchants at low cost. A separate note praises De Win’s Witch Hazel Salve for wounds burns and skin eruptions with a testimonial from Englewood Nursery.
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de- Win
Emoma Bolles
Englewood Nursery
Chicago
Art
Nila
Vic Enmert & Co
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Rapid Relief
A testimonial touts a six hour cure for bladder, kidney and back pain with a so called New Great South American Kidney Cure. It claims immediate relief of water retention and universal applicability to men and women. Sold by F Parsona & Co and others. warns against counterfeits and notes endorsements by physicians.
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F. Parsona & Co
Atlantic
Jaws
The Best Cough Remedy on Earth Advertised Potent Cure
An advertisement touts Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup as a universal cold cure promising 24 hour relief and implied throat paralysis for rapid coughing stop. Also promoted are Dr H G Weber & Co remedies and various tonics, ointments, salves, and German salve with broad cure claims and drugstore availability.
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Warner
H. G. Weber & Co
H.G. Weber &Co
Teething Troubles and Old Remedy Promoted
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething babies. It claims the syrup soothes the child eases gum pain relieves wind colic and cures diarrhea. The note lists twenty five cents per bottle and dates to January 1899.
Begg's Little Giant Pills Advertised Amid Droll Drugstore Scene
In a small drugstore, a pharmacist jokes about Begg's Little Giant pills while promising customers they will receive the exact remedy they sought. The vendor emphasizes authenticity and urges buyers to insist on Begg's product rather than substitutes.
Warner's White Wine of Tur Syrup Advertisement
An old advertisement claiming Warner's White Wine of Tur Syrup cures cold in one day. Promoted by G. Weber & Co with price 25 and 50 cents, HH.
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Warner
G. Weber & Co
Babies Should Not Be Given Hot Medicines Beggs Balsam
A historic notice cautions that infants should not receive strong remedies for colic and cholera infantum. Begg’s Diarrhoea Balsam is touted as safe though the article urges caution for young children.
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Begg
Grain-O Promises Relief From Coffee Its Effects
An ad copy touts Grain-O as a coffee substitute with opposite effects on the stomach nerves and digestion. It claims Grain-O nourishes the body while coffee upsets the stomach and nervous system. Pack sizes 16 and 25 cents.
Begg's Little Giants Liver Pill Promoted
An ad-style claim promotes Begg's little giants as the most effective and pleasant liver pill, asserting liver ailments like diztiluesa and headache are caused by the liver and urging use of the product.
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Begg’s
Masterly South American Nervine Tonic Proclaimed Cure All
Advert claims stomach disease relief and permanent cure by a tonic from South America. It markets Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry as preventive for cholera infantum dysentery and diarrhea. Supporting sellers include F Parsons & Co druggists Atlantic Iowa and endorsers.
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Sol Hy F. Parsons & Co
Atlantic
Iowa
Probate of Will Notice for Charles Roberts in Cass County
Notice to all concerned to appear at the Atlantic Court House in Cass County Iowa on September 18 1899 at six o clock A M to contest the probate of the purported last will and testament of Charles Roberts deceased. Charles Roberts is named as the testee with the will to be admitted or rejected. WOH McConville Clerk of the District Court.
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State of Iowa
Cass County
Atlantic
Casa County
Iowa
Charles Roberts
McCoxvitt
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Shawfor
Bassieur
Sutherland
Puntrz
Neb
Orrumwa
R. A. Hangel
Federal Grand Jury
William Ryan
Duavgar
Packer
Dubuque
H. J. Cavenaugh
A. Black
Ede Langdon
Mable Jones
D. A. Shuter
Eldridge
Odd Fellow
Rebekah
Atlantic Cemetery
LS. Kattenberg
I. 5
Ravttanborg
Girl
Atlantic Iron Works
Jana Deets
Pade d
Vedtice
Humphrey
Humphreys Medicine Co
Chester H. Brown Karmazov
Kodal
Vic Emmert Co
Henry R. Whitford
South Canaan
Conn
Vic Emmert
Rob't Moore
LaFayette
Ind
Witt
Vic Emmett & Co
Thomas
Boulletin
Topeka
Mexico
Bersons
Des Moines
Kanai Orr
Burlington
Fort Scott
Memphis
Vito, In
Bill
Green Bay Lumber CO
Wasson
Helen McHenry
Bismark
N. D
B.E. Turner
Campton Mo
Vie Emmert & Co
Boege
Melvin E. Quint
Bos Locust St
C. B. Hess
Levi Downs
Chestnut Treet
Nichols’ Bank
Ana
United
Stat Europe
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