Unnamed Iowa case on liquor law appeals and local politics
A lengthy exchange recalls M Cohen, a wholesale liquor order solicitor jailed for selling contrary to law, appealing to the Supreme Court. Backed by the Liquor Dealers’ association, Cohen seeks a new trial amid partisan blame over Iowa liquor law and Republican ties. Also noted are obituaries, local mischief, and various notices including a Lenox death, a poultry raid tale, and business changes in nearby towns.
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Justice’s Court
Supreme Court
Macy
Cohen
Liquor Dealers’ Association
Iowa
Republican Party
Ndt
Clarinda
Clarinda Democrat
Poultry Show Premiums Listed in County Fair
A long list of prizes and premiums for poultry and related items follows, including leghorns, bantams, turkeys, ducks, geese, guineas, and pigeons. Entries show first and second place awards with various cash sums, goods, and clothing. The notice notes high scoring pens receiving books and guides, plus special premiums from local merchants and associations.
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John Marley
A. B. Evans
F. W. Bailie
Fuller & Seane
I. A. Hindman
W. J. Kelly
Pratt
W. A. Hartman
Trio
Thompson Clothing Co
W. Hi
Willis
Rudy Singleton
J. R. McKillip
Plymouth Rock
Archias
Association
Plymouth
Wyandotte
Rhode Island
Publicity as Evidence of a Medicine’s Merit
An advertisement for Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription claims open disclosure of ingredients proves honesty and safety. It emphasizes use of native American roots, no narcotics or alcohol, glycerine as a harmless solvent, and endorsement by medical writers. It invites readers to send name and address for a booklet.
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OPER
Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Sres
Electric Bitters touted as universal remedy in India tale
Claiming to cure stomach troubles liver disorders and more the text promotes Electric Bitters as a great restorative medicine. A testimonial from A Brown of Bennetteville Ss C credits it with restoring his wife to health after years of dyspepsia and liver torpor. The ad lists cures for biliousness fevers malaria and kidney bladder issues with a 50 cent price and a local druggist guarantee.
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Agnes van Houten
Vernon van Houten
Illinois
van Houten
California
Lenox
Geo. H. van Houten
Edwin Brundage
Wedron
Agnes
Grace
Brandage
Lenox New Times
India
S. ‘A. Brown
Bennetteville
Ss. C
Bibbins
Piles cure claim by PAZO OINTMENT offered refund
Druggists authorize refund if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching, bleeding, and piles within 6 to 14 days. Money back guarantee priced at 60 cents. Independent product claim presented as a consumer offer with refund promise.
Hawks Nursery Co Solicits Help From Legally Skilled
The Hawks Nursery Co of Wauwau tosa Wis offers a good proposition for any man in this legalty. They seek a solicitor to work part or all of the time. The firm is old and established and is rated by Dunns and Bradstreets. Those able to canvass should profit by contacting them.
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New York Jobbing, Woolen & Silk Co
Taylor, Adams
Montgomery County
Review
Villisca Review
Hawks Nursery Co
Wauwautosa
Wis
Dunn’s
Bradstreets
Dr Kings New Life Pills Stop Constipation Regulate Bowels
An alarming situation is described as frequent constipation from clogged bowels and torpid liver. Dr Kings New Life Pills are promoted as the best and gentlest regulators of stomach and bowels guaranteed by A L Bibbins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
New Life
Monument for spring offered at lower price
Advertisement from Town and Ya Granite and Marble Co. urging customers to order a monument now to secure winter stock, avoid quarry closures, and ensure immediate delivery from their large on-hand inventory in January.
The Melltale Cloak From Old Days
A fragment recalls long black cloaks lined with bright plaid worn in winter. A boy recalls slipping a cloak to enter a room unseen and overhearing a reaction from a woman about a red Scotch plaid cloak outside.
Fishing Tales and the Size of Big Catches in Sketches
Grover Cleveland notes that fishermen often exaggerate fish sizes due to excitement and distraction after a large encounter. He argues presumptions arise from the thrill of the moment leading to misjudgment, with many stories reflecting this bias.
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Fy de Derous
Grover ‘Cleveland
His Regen Elalfback Pose Pays That
Fragmentary text shows garbled sports phrasing with unclear names and details about a player position. Unable to extract coherent facts. no definite event, team, or outcome is identifiable from the readable material.
Unclear fragment hints at opponents and players
Fragmentary text mentions opponents and players Fiala Salen with no clear event, place, date, or outcome. Unable to determine a coherent news item from the given material.
Ailing Women Targeted by Shady Drug Remedies
Fragmentary OCR text mentions kidney pills and remedies sold in drugstores to women, with unclear phrasing about deceit or medical claims. The readable bits suggest a cautionary note on questionable products marketed to women and potential health concerns.
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Wm. Ewart
Ewart
Blockton News
Omaha Bee
Harry ‘H. Robinson
Lottie M. McColm
Millard Hotel
John Randolph Smith
Trinity M.E. Church
Denver
Colo
McColm
Gravity
Omaha
Toar
Cuba
Gretna
Atlantic Northern & Southern Railroad
Manning
Willisea
Elkhorn
Atlantic
Cumberland
Carbon
J. H. Simmons
J. Stier
Bedford
Hawleyville
New Market
Villisca
Herald
Blockton
E. W. Cline
Butler
Missouri
Des Moines
St. Joe
Postoffice Department
Iveyville
Strand
Hayes
Brisco
Carl and Williamson
Adams County
Corning
Washington
Corning Free Press
Chas. McMaster
Nick Smith
Twin Falls
Idaho
Clarinda, Iowa
Chester
James Smith
Atricken Bingo
Smith
Clearfield Enterprise
Ringgold
Jasper County
Lucas
Bedford Free Press
The
Free Press
New Market Herald
H. B. Liggett
B.liggett
Conway
Harry ‘Lyddon
Bedford National
Batik
Bedford National Bank
A. Ls. Bibbins
Sid P. Webb
J. W. Hopson
C. C. Singleton
Gene i
Bit
Ki “Za
Discovery
Ron’ Cottent
Ion Bcs
Maithand Gnort
Ste. Bedford Tows
J. E. Lovell
Salen
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