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Newspaper

Audubon County Journal

Location

Exira, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1908

Page

8

Our Grocers Stock Is Fresh and Clean Quality

A local grocer touts fresh clean stock and high quality for shoppers. The message emphasizes superior produce and reliable offerings at the store.

Easter Postals and Local Ads Parade at Findlay's

A crowded page of local notices and ads lists Easter postals at Findlay's, spring footwear and hats, wallpaper deals, garden seeds, seeds and tools at Findlay's and Walker's, furniture and clothing notices, and a public hop by the Danish Brotherhood on April 17. Also notes a lost endgate, real estate chatter, and various sale prices and household goods.

Findlay Geneva Walker's Mra Guernseye Walker Findlay’s

Dissolution of Lohner and Jensen Partnership in Extra Iowa

Notice records the mutual dissolution of the Lohner and Jensen partnership in Extra Iowa on April 30, 1008. The entry stacks miscellaneous local ads and notices including commissions for clothing and portraits, a veterinary professional relocating to Extra on April 18, with promises of 24 hour availability and patronage sought.

Lohner & Jensen Extra Iowa

Charity in childish heart letter to Mr Frilson

A reporter describes a childlike charitable gesture in which a boy named Billy sends a dollar to Mr Frilson of the Poor via an animated, earnest letter. The note requests aid for a poor family, clothing and shoes, and mentions Cold Spring avenue as a delivery point. The missive reveals innocence and social need in a neighborhood.

Gustav Frellson Alilwankee Frilson Willy Anerti Mr. Frilson Billy George Cold Spring Avenue

The Bell Ringing Collector Jimmie McDonald of Portland

A notorious Portland debt collector known as Jimmie McDonald used unorthodox methods to collect overdue bills. He rang a cow bell outside debtors’ offices at misdirection, claiming a debtor inside owed a bill. He also halted debtors with a street performance and song, often facing blows yet frequently obtaining payment. His techniques, likened to the past, earned him both fear and success.

Portland Ore Aihough Willam McDonald Toronto Ontario Jimmie' McDonald eDonald Tim McDonald

Never Had His Hair Cut in Maple Falls Oddity

A Maple Falls Washington resident named John Fitzpatrick, 75, has never cut his hair. Standing six feet five, he lifts a 70 pound barrel and recently carried a 450 pound granite boulder 40 feet, then loaded it into a wagon box. Observer reports describe him as an eccentric local strongman. Dewitt's Little Marty Risers liver pills are advertised by Nick Dolling.

Samgon Maple Falls Wash New York American John Fitzpatrick Yakima County Dewitt Marty Risers Nick Dolling

E B Holmes obituary and probate notice in Audubon County

E B Holmes born in Galia County Ohio June 16 1845 died at home in Greeley Township April 1 1908 age 62 years 9 months 1 day funeral led by Rev Wendel of Andurbon Evangelical Church buried in Zira cemetery long procession present included family and neighbors. Married Melvine Murphy Aug 17 187? four children Vinton Amy Ina Alvin. Family moved Iowa 27 years ago residing in Oakfield then Far. Resided in same place until death. Joined Methodist church 19 years ago firm Christian until death. Card of thanks from Mrs E S Holmes and children. Also notices advertise carpet and rug sale and local trades listings. Probate notice: last will of E B Holmes filed April 7 1908 with May 6 1908 probate hearing in Audubon County District Court.

B. B. Holmes Galia Ohio Greeley Township Wendel Andurbon Evangelical Church Xira Melvine I Murphy Vinton Amy Holmes-Knox Ina Holmes- Knox Alvin George Holmes Emmett Gola Warren Murphy Dea Moines Calvin Murphy Moberly Mo Owen Murphy Extra Mr. Holmes Iowa Oakfield Township Methodist Church Hommes

Foley's Kidney Cure and Honey and Tea Ad Claims

An old advertisement text promotes Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney and bladder trouble and Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds. It asserts refunds if the remedies fail, claims cure for coughing, lung healing, pneumonia prevention, and no opiates, warning to avoid substitutes and noting the genuine product in a yellow package. The endorsement signs Nick Doiling.

Foley Nick Doiling

Ten Acres For Sale Near Town With Optional Exchange

An advertisement offers ten acres with buildings or various sizes of land near town. Bargain terms available or exchange for a residence. Noted by J. H. Rendlemas with L. Bowen of Wayne West Virginia and includes a testimonial praising Foley's Kidney Care for kidney disease relief.

J. H. Rendlemas L. Bowen Wayne W. Va Swaan Foley Nick Dolting

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Rendleman Bros Japan EXIRA Oxfords Nick Dosting Lair’s Croy Jas. Martin's Juat Honest Prre Clotaine Co Ali R. P. Henningsen Doffing's Cotton's Honey Pyte's Clowning Co Spring Shirte Annex B.D. Cotton's. Uf Coffing Adler & Son’s Suits the Annex Cloraine Co A.B Armatrong Bear Grove Guthrie County Inez Melville Township Guthrie Adair County Lee B.P. Hansen Nick Dofling Ep Young N. Hansen Joan T. Louisr Peter Jensen Nick di Ing Honest Pete's Clothing Co Krank W. Williams Co W. Taylor St Chicago Ill L. J. Jenninge Kansas City Veterinary College L. J. Jenning E. B. Holmes Indlay H. P. Hansen P. Hansen Cent Amaleo T. H. Lasrine Route 2 Will W. J. Hartzee The Audubon County State OF Holmes Said County Charles B. Wins L. J. Oldaker Findlay Drug Store S. J. Gillette , Sons Atlantic, Iowa
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