British Plan to Seize Spionkop Amid Open Ground Fire
London dispatch reports General Buller at Spearman's camp says Warren holds a high front, the enemy sits west of Spionkop on higher ground. Howitzers and field artillery shell the trenches from lower ground as Creusot guns reply. An attempt to seize Spionkop tonight is planned to gain control of the salient left of Trichard's drift.
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London
War Office
Buller
Spearman
Warren
Spionkop
Sible
Creusot
Trichard
Potgieter
Buller’s Night Assault on Spionkop Reported by The Times
General Buller plans a night attack to seize Spionkop, hoping to command adjacent country. Warren holds ridges while Boers man high positions, artillery exchanges intensify, and cautious progress warns of dangers. Parliament faces five day meet as taxes and duties loom. Roberts absent from operation plan. Vienna reports European powers weighing intervention. Boer bombardment of Ladysmith continues as reinforcements rush.
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Loxpon
Buller
War Office
Warren
Lord Lansdowne
Balfour
the Times
Ladysmith
General Buller
General Roberts
British pressure grows as Natal siege continues
Monday dispatches from Ladysmith report the investment not relaxed and garrison speculation on deliverance ends. Outside Natal British forces hold position while forward movement elsewhere awaits reinforcements. Times correspondent at Lourenzo Marques notes a wholesale expulsion of remaining British subjects in the Transvaal is expected next week.
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Ladysmith
Natal
Times
Lourenzo Marquez
Transvaal
British Force Breaks Boer Lines In Dawn Assault
From Spearman's camp the British report a dawn attack along the entire line. The Boers retreat from trenches to dongas and rocks as batteries fire shrapnel, with British guns and infantry steadily pushing to the Boer center amid heavy casualties. Rumors say the Boers may retreat, and the battle to resume tomorrow.
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London
Daily Mail
Spearman
Dongas
Warren Abandons Plan In Boer War March
From Frere camp dated Monday the Times reports General Warren tried a long circuitous march from Trichard's drift to outflank the Boers but found the ridge from Spienkop blocked by the enemy making communications for transports impossible. He retreated two miles from Trichard's drift and on Saturday ordered a frontal assault as described by the correspondent. The fighting lasted seven hours under heavy cross fire with burning sun. casualties were mostly light with few killed or wounded.
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London
She Times
Frere
Warren
Trichard
Spienkop
A. W. Fees Joins Law Bar After Medical Career
The editor notes Dr. A. W. Fees passed the Iowa Supreme Court examination in Des Moines and is now an attorney at law entitled to practice in all Iowa courts. He will remain in Lenox practicing medicine while also being welcomed as a member of Taylor county’s bar. The piece praises his honesty energy and potential impact as a lawyer.
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A. W. Fees
Iowa
Supreme Court of Iowa
Des Moines
Taylor County
Lenox
The
New Times
Free Press
State University of Iowa
Nevada Lovitt and S H Orr wed in Grove township
The couple Nevada Lovitt and S H Orr were married at noon on Thursday January 18 at the Lovitt home in Grove township. About twenty five guests attended and gave useful tokens. a royal feast marked the dinner. Both natives of the area, they will reside in Grove township and begin a life of happiness and service. Victor F. Johnson reports the ceremony.
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J . Lovitt
Grove Township
Nevada
S. H. Orr
Victor F. Johnson
Marriage Notice at Grove Township for Mamie Stamets and Charles Leach
On January 3 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J P Stamets Grove township the marriage of their daughter Mamie to Mr Charles Leach occurred with only close relatives and friends present. The couple will visit Wisconsin relatives after leaving Lenox on the midnight train. The community wishes them a long and happy life. Victor Johnson notes the announcement was unintentionally overlooked.
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J. P. Stamets
Grove Township
Mamie
Charles. Leach
Leach
Frank Heath
Grove
Burlington
Wisconsin
Lenox
Victor Johnson
Better than Beer Worth More Than Beer Yearly Tradeoffs
The estimate compares daily beer use with a yearly exchange for a large list of goods. If three beers are consumed daily, a year’s total could be replaced by items such as flour, sugar, corn starch, macaroni, beans, hams, sweet potatoes, potatoes, coffee, raisins, rice, crackers, soap, turkeys, cranberries, celery, prunes, oranges, and mixed nuts.
How to Cure a Cold in One Day Ad
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a one day cold cure. It notes a money back guarantee and E W Grove signature on each box, priced at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grove
Two Justice Of The Peace Rivalry In Jefferson Township
In Jefferson township two men claim the justice of the peace seat. H King of Blockton and Bennett Rhinehart of Platteville both filed bonds. Rhinehart’s bonds were accepted and he was commissioned, while King was not officially recognized yet retains the docket and keeps the office. Likely court action will determine rightful holder of the office.
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Jefferson Township
Justice of the Peace
S. H. King
Blockton
Bennett Rhinehart
Platteville
Rhinehart
Board of Supervisors
King
Free Press prints large stock catalogue for Healy and Wilson sale
The Free Press job department expands with a seventy page stock catalogue for F. P. and O. M. Healy of Bedford and W. R. Wilson of Arispe. A sale at Red Oak is slated for February 61. The shop touts top quality printing and quick turnaround, claiming unmatched facilities in southern Iowa.
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Free Press
F. P
O. M. Healy
Bedford
Arispe
Red Oak
Iowa
Robert Mills Dies in Manila January 17
Associated Press dispatches report Robert Mills died in the Philippines on January 17. He was brother to Mrs Kitty Bassett of Bedford, who mourns his loss. Mills served in an Idaho regiment at the outbreak of the Spanish American War and later re-enlisted in the Eleventh Cavalry.
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Associated Press
Robert Mills
Philippines
Mills
Kitty Bassett
Bedford
Idaho
Eleventh Cavalry
Platteville News item highlights and local gossip
Platteville notes reveal weather woes and community updates including John Barton’s chores, Onar Fordyce’s rheumatism, new Wm Younkins stable foundation, hog cholera worry, J Standley touring Texas, carpeted store floors, Dade Gustine visiting, Odd Fellows entries, Dan Mathena’s banty marriage plan, Specs in Brockton News, Billy’s vitality, J R Standley’s Bedford trip, Easter egg roasting plans, two houses slated for moving, and locals Wyatts Werts and family and Eva Jefferson visits.
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Platteville News
John Barton
Onar Fordyce
Wm. Younkins
J. R. Standley
Sant Rogers
Platteville
Brockton
J Standley
Texas
Mexico
Dade Gustine
Knowlton
John Mathena
Wm. Cochran
John Aldrich
Odd Fellows Lodge
Bedford
John Fordyce
Wm. Russell
Jackson
Billy
CO. Werts
Jas. Rhinehart
Alex Gilchrist
Jim
Esq. Rhinehart
Eva Jefferson
Mt. Ayr
W. F. Johnson
Blockton Notes on Winter Health and Town Growth
Blockton residents report notably good winter health and discuss ice shortages. The column notes garden prep, ten days of plowing, and a thriving lumber yard with Brout Jr. joining to supervise northern yards. It mentions new arrivals like Frank Crouch and expected citizens, plus plans to plant evergreens for windbreaks and home beauty. OCCASIONAL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Crouch
John Hunter
Jim Avey
Dan, Propst
Geo. Wertz
Geo
Brout Jr
Richard Mincks
Missourii
Arkansas
Snyder family takes daughter to Kansas City for specialist care
Mrs. Susan Snyder and her daughter Neelie traveled to Kansas City Monday morning for treatment by a specialist. Ham Snyder accompanied them as they pursue hoped for relief after a long illness.
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Kansas City
Susan Snyder
Neelie
Ham Snyder
Hughes Auctioneer Public Sales In Conway Iowa
WwW M Hughes Auctioneer Conway Iowa Will cry public cases to the satisfaction of the public One of the successful auctioneers of Taylor county Prices reasonable and satisfaction guaranteed Dates at this office
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Taylor County
Auctioneers advertise services and contact details
W. D. Denton and R. D. Timberlake Auctioneers offer auctioneer services with dates and terms available at the Free Press office. They provide contact by mail at Bedford or by phone at their home, located one mile west of town, pledging satisfaction in every respect.
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Free Press Office
Bedford
W. O. Denton
R. D. Timberlake
For Sale or Rent Ice House in Gravity
For sale or rent an ice house holding 140 to 180 tons with a store room 18 by 32 feet. Located in Gravity at 3-41 BF. Cuanpuer Gravity. Property details indicate available storage and ice capacity with a street address for inquiries.
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Cuanpuer
Morley's Sar saparilla and Iron restores girl’s sight
Four year old girl nearly blind from birth could not bear light. After trying several physicians, neighbors urged buying Morley’s Sar saparilla and Iron from O Daugherty Banock Ky. Three bottles restored sight and strengthened her health. Sold by A L Bibbins.
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Morley
Mr. O. Daugherty
Banock
David Kessine
A. L. Bibbins
Beggs Hair Renewer Endorsed as Restorative
Mrs J Whettle of Omaha Nebraska praises Beggs Hair Renewer as a pleasing restorative for hair and a cure for scalp diseases. A L Bibins claims the preparation is thoroughly reliable and endorsed by thousands and will not disappoint.
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J. Whettle
Omaha
Ned
A. L. Bibins
Muddy Complexions and Breath Cure Claim for Tea
The ad promotes Karl's Clover Root Tea as an absolute cure for chronic constipation with a fifty year sales history and a money back guarantee. It lists a price of 25 cents or 50 cents and credits Remington & Bailie as the sellers.
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Karl
Remington & Bailie
Sarsaparilla and Iron Promises Relief for Weariness
An 19th century patent remedy ad claims women suffer greater weariness from hormonal and nervous strain due to sluggish organs. It asserts Morley’s Sarsaparilla and Iron cleanses the system, revives nerves, and restores energy. Sold by A. L. Bibbins.
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Morley
A. L. Bibbins
Narrow Escape and Praise for New Discovery
Ada E. Hart of Groton S C recounts a severe lung illness that doctors called hopeless. After trying Dr King’s New Discovery, she used eight bottles and recovered, crediting faith and the remedy. Trial bottles are free at A L Ribbins drug store with a guaranteed or refunded price.
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Ada E. Hart
Groton S. C
A. L. Ribbins
Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup Cures Persistent Lung Pain
Prof M H Kasper of Evan gelical Lutheran Seminary Ad dison Illinois writes of severe lung pains and constant coughing. One bottle of Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup entirely cured him. It is guaranteed to cure and has never failed. A L Bibbins.
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M. H. Kasper
Evangelical Lutheran Seminary
Addison, Ills
A. L. Bibbins
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Loved Worldwide for Croup
M V Fisher of Liberty Wisconsin and others praise Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a universal cure for croup and a trusted cough remedy. The product is advertised as for sale by A L Bibbins.
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Union
M. V
Fisher of Liberty
A. L. Bibbins
Morley’s Eectoral Cure Promises Quick Cough Relief
A historic brief notes a remedy marketed for coughs and lung ailments. It claims to prevent complications from bronchitis, asthma, and throat issues, touting rapid effectiveness. The ad lists a 25 cent price and free trial bottles at A. L. Bibbins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morley
A, L
Bibbins
Patent cold cure promise from old ad inebriate tone
An early 20th century advertisement claims a home remedy pill called Break-up a-Cold Tab cures a cold in weeks. It offers a cheerful refund of the purchase price if it fails and lists a price of 25 cents with branding terms A, L, Bispins.
Doctors' bill saved by Yoley's Honey and Tar claim
The advertisement asserts Yoley's Honey and Tar can save infants and children by preventing pneumonia or croup, described as fatal to thousands of babies, urging timely use. The claim is attributed to Remington & Bailie.
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Yoley
Remington & Bailie
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Ad Promises Digestive Relief
A testimonial from A L Bibbins in Vernon Texas praises Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for all stomach troubles. Gamble credits it with rapid relief and lasting friendship powered by the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamble
Vernon
Texas
A. L. Bibbins
Imarl's Clover Root Tea Ad
An advertisement extols Imarl's Clover Root Tea as improving complexion through healthful digestion liver and bowels. Claims direct action on bowels liver and kidneys to maintain perfect health with prices 25 cents and 50 cents from Stemington and Bailie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imarl
Stemington & Bailie
Life saved from croup credited to One Minute Cough Cure
Mrs. Mary Bird of Harrisburg Pennsylvania places millions of dollars on the life of her child after the child was saved from croup by One Minute Cough Cure. The ad copy claims the remedy cures all coughs colds and throat and lung troubles.
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Mary Bird
Harrisburg
A. L. Bibbins
Endorsement for Foley's Kidney Cure by J A Lambert
J A Lambert of Rachel North Carolina endorses Foley's Kidney Cure praising its effectiveness and stating there is nothing equal to it and thanking the makers for the good it has done him.
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J. A. Lambert
Rachel,n. C
Foley
To Cure a Cough from Foley Honey and Tar
An old promotional note urges stopping coughing to allow lung healing. It touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy that cures without straining the chest or expelling phlegm, describing pectorants as ineffective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Remington & Bail
Blood Purifier Remedy Praises Cure From Scrofula
Rev James B Tims of Alick chi Checotah Nation testifies that his wife and he were cured of scrofula by Beggs Blood Purifier, calling it a guaranteed remedy of sterling merit and a system regenerator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Tims
Alickchi
Checotah Nation
Bibbins
What is Shiloh grand old remedy for coughs
An advertisement extols Shiloh as a global remedy for coughs colds and consumption, claiming to cure many incipient cases and relieve advanced ones. It offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied and lists prices at 25 and 50 cents.
One Minute Cough Cure Advertised by Hustler Editor
Editor Fackler of Micanopy Florida claims a one minute cough cure cured his family of influenza and could prevent pneumonia bronchitis croup and throat trouble. Advertised by A L Bibbins as a remedy and saver of many from throat ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eitor Fackler
Fla
A. L. Bibbins
Foley Honey and Tar Best for All Lung Diseases
An advertisement asserts Foley Honey and Tar as the top remedy for bronchial and lung ailments. Dealers are authorized to guarantee satisfaction and refuse substitutes, with Remington & Bailie named as representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Remington & Bailie
Reg Cherry Cough Syrup Promoted For Many Ailments
An early ad praises Reg Cherry Cough Syrup as a cure for throat and lung troubles. It claims effectiveness against coughs, colds, bronchitis, la grippe, pneumonia, whooping cough, croup, and consumption with testimonials from Mrs Bremer of Rifle and A L Bibbins among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremer
Cole
Gus
Karl's Clover Root Tea Promises Breath Freshening
A quirky 19th century ad touts Karl's Clover Root tea as a cure for biting breath, claiming it freshens breath by cleansing bowels and offering a long lasting guarantee. The remedy is priced at 25 and 50 cents.
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Lord Dundonald
Manila
Blockton Notes
M. ‘Hughes
Conway, Iowa
W. D. Denton
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
Montreal
New
Shiloh
Wil
Remington & Bai
Cha ‘Sung
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