Journeying prospector patches rich ore clues Nome letter
C E Patch reports arrival in Nome after a 140 mile trek overland and by sled. He describes prospecting for quartz, finding rich float, and aiming to locate a ledge. If unsuccessful by July, he will move to Candle Creek for placer work. He notes travel totals, upcoming plans, recent mail, and local bustle.
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C. EB. Patch
Nome
Alaska
S. S. Patch
Candle Creek
Bedford
Free Press
Arctic Circle
C. E. Patca
Harvest Rain Delays Reach and School Picnic Held
Siam records ongoing rainfall as Samuel Bennett and Henry Clayton suffer illness. Everett Manley returns from Nebraska after months away. Our school closed last Friday with a children’s picnic and reports a good time. Ed Smith builds an addition to his house with Rufus Smith and Chas Williams as carpenters. Bettie Smith, recent Shenandoah College student, returns home. Chas Burley visits from Kansas City as son in law to H H Roush. W T Allen repairs his house while Wes Miller handles carpentry and John Miller from Hopkins assists with plastering.
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Samuel Bennett
Henry Clayton
Everett Manley
Nebraska
Ed. Smith
Rufus Smith
Chas. Williams
Bettie Smith
Shenandoah
Chas. Burley
Kansas City
H. H. Roush
W. T. Allen
Wes Miller
John Miller
Hopkins
Killing Mites and Lice for Hens Pest Control
A tip to prove and treat fowl lice by nailing a wide board under the roost and painting it with Lee's Liquid Lice Killer. Hens roost over it at night, and next morning lice lie dead on the board. Genuine product sold by A. L. Bibbins.
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Lee
A. L. Bibbins
The Hawkeye Insurance Company Strives for Merits
The Old Reliable Insurance Company remains active with Scott Alcorn as local agent. The Hawkeye Insurance Company highlights past performance rather than promises, and Mr Alcorn has recently paid losses including H G Edmundson for 20 dollars 85 cents.
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Old Reliable Insurance Company
Scott Alcorn
Hawkeye Insurance Company
Mr. Alcorn
H. G. Edmundson
Where is My Cow Strayed Near Bedford June Incident
Strayed from my place one mile west of Bedford on June 15. A three year old red heifer with white spots and horns is missing. A suitable reward is offered for information leading to her whereabouts.
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Bedford
Gravity Notes Hint at Liquor Plot and Local Commerce
A Grav ity resident met with a failed attempt to steal liquor for five dollars as a man fled after taking the cash. Local legal counsel may assist in recovering the loss. In other news W P Savage plans to return from Nebraska to Grav ity. Beall brothers from Bedford rent the Chandler building to open a large general store, aiming to supply dry goods and boost Gravity as Taylor county’s leading trading point.
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The
Independent
W. P. Savage
Nebraska
Gravity
Chas
Orval Beall
Bedford
Chandler
Peterie
Taylor County
Beall Bros
Dr King’s New Discovery for Coughs and Colds
An advertisement hypes Dr King’s New Discovery as a universal remedy for respiratory ailments. It claims dramatic cures for consumption pneumonia hemorrhage pleurisy and bronchitis and offers large bottles priced at 50 and 100 cents with a free trial bottle and satisfaction guarantee by A L Robbins.
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Dr. King
A. L. Ribbins
J C Ferguson Killed In Accidental Shooting
Word reaches Bedford that J C Ferguson the painter of the Christian and Presbyterian church was accidentally shot and killed himself at St Joseph authorities report the incident occurred during work in progress and leaves the town in shock
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J. C. Ferguson
Bedford
St. Joseph
Notice to Wheelmen on Bucklen Arnica Salve
A compact notice urges cyclists to avoid discomfort from chafing sunburn insect stings and bruises by using Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It claims relief for pimples blotches skin eruptions and piles and notes availability from A L Bibbins at 25 cents.
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Bucklen
A. L. Bibbins
Change of Pasture Sparks Bedford School Leadership News
Prof Griffin, formerly Bedford schools superintendent, has become a father after moving to Atlantic. Around the same time Prof Howard, now Bedford schools superintendent, also welcomed a fine boy.
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Atlantic
Griffin
Bedford Schools
Howard
Painkiller remedy for summer dangers to children
The article warns of summer dangers to children from ripe fruit causing stomach pains. It recommends Perry Davis Painkiller as a safe simple remedy to relieve the sufferer and suggests keeping a bottle in every house, noting large bottles cost 25 and 50 cents.
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Perry Davis
New Teaching of Religion and Science Funded
Interstate College at Humphreys Missouri promotes a union of science and Bible truths. The University Union backs “Christian evidences from the scientific standpoint” with institutes and chairs planned nationwide funded by a $50,000 drive. Prospective students learn of fall 1902 1903 openings, affordable terms, and a Christian, nonsectarian environment.
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University
University Union
B. F. Seawell
Warrensburg
J. G. Rodger
Humphreys
Jay. G. Rodger
Interstate College
Humphreys, Mo
Simon's Natural Development System Ad
Use Your Body to develop your body and achieve simple effective results. Send ten cents in stamps for a complete course on standing and breathing. Simon's Natural Development System S J Gorman President 14 Quincy St Chicago.
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Simon
S. J.gorman
Quincy St
Chicago
Barred Plymouth Rock Eggs For Sale In Iowa Ad
Eggs from a healthy vigorous farm range flock with blood of best strains offered at 75 cents per 15. Three dozen settings priced at 1 dollar 50 cents. Call or address Mrs C M Stitt R F D 4 Bedford Iowa 143m.
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C. M. Stitt
Mother Always Keeps It Handy Kodol Endorsed by Verona Reader
L W Spalding of Verona Missouri shares that his mother suffered long with distressing pains and illness due to indigestion. Two years ago he urged her to try Kodol and she improved quickly now seventy six she eats anything and carries a bottle of Kodol. The ad claims Kodol rests the stomach and strengthens the body by digesting food as nature's own tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Spalding
Verona
A.L. Bibbins
Eggs for Hatching Offer From W Hopson
W Hopson advertises eggs for hatching at reasonable prices. Barred Rock Buff Rock S C W Leghorn W H Turkey and Toulouse geese eggs are available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buff Rock
S. C
Ice delivery and wood service offered citywide
Ice season begins with promises of prompt, careful service to the city. Deliveries exclude private homes on Sundays. Orders taken via Conway 2088 and Bell 3076. Stove wood also available for delivery within the city.
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Conway
Bell
Wanted Energetic Salesman for Taylor County
An energetic salesman is wanted for Taylor county with a $20.00 weekly guarantee to the right party. No catch a bona fide proposition. Address the manufacturers W. A. Wright & Co. Adel, Ia.
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Taylor County
W. A. Wright & Co
Adel, Ta
Smiths on Main Street Bread Sale Promises Cheap Fresh Loaves
A brief notice announces hot bread available at Smiths on Main Street priced at six for 25 cents.
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Smith’s
Main Street
Building used by John Swertley shoe shop
Fragment indicates a building now used as a shoe shop formerly run by John Swertley. Limited readable details mention Chamberlain Bros. for wall paper and painting services and a date or time fragment 11-1.
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Chamberlain Bros
John Swertley
German Syrup Promoted for Consumption Cure
A brief advertisement extols Boschee's German Syrup as the premier remedy for severe coughs bronchitis croup and especially consumption noting its long history of popularity since 1868. It urges readers to buy for 75 cents and claims wide availability through druggists worldwide.
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Boschee
G. G. Greex
Woodbury
Cleansing the Liver Improves Complexions Says Herbal
A 19th century ad claims repulsive features and muddy complexions among girls stem from liver imbalance. A dose of Herbine purports to cleanse bowels and regulate the liver, restoring a clear healthy complexion. Available for 650c at A L Bibbias.
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A. L. Bibbias
Vacation Days and Open Air Fun Highlight Health
Vacation season brings kids outdoors for healthy activity while parents guard against injuries from sports. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve is promoted as fast pain relief and prevention of complications for cuts scalds and wounds. A Texan resident testifies it is the best remedy for sores bruises and skin issues, warning against counterfeits.
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DeWitt
L. B. Johnson
Swift
Tex
Rev W L Riley Endorses Ballards Snow Liniment Cure
Reverend W L Riley LLD of the Cubs New York recounts fifteen days of severe sciatic rheumatism and relief after using Ballards Snow Liniment. He reports rapid improvement after the first application and complete relief after the second, recommending it unreservedly. Available at A L Bibbins in 25c 50c and 1 lines.
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W. L. Riley
Cubs
New York
Ballard
A. L. Bibbins
Poisoning the System By Early Rising Pills
An old advertising copy for De Witt's Little Early Risers proclaims constipation poisons the body and causes headaches, dullness, eruptions, and illness. The pills are said to gently stimulate the liver and promote easy bowel action without violence, from A. L. Bibbins.
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de Witt
A. L. Bibbins
The Boss Worm Medicine Claim by Kumpe Druggist
Leigh ton Als druggist H P Kumpe says a customer reported a child suffering severe sickness and vomiting unable to keep food. After one bottle of White's Cream Vermifuge the child expelled 119 worms. He hails it as the boss worm medicine in the world and notes further uses as a children tonic boosting digestion, assimilation, and vitality.
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H. P. Kumpe
Leighton
Als
White
A. L. Bibbins
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Immediate Relief
An old ad claims acts immediately to ease coughs colds and throat and lung troubles. It touts safety and a quick cure for croup and related symptoms, urging readers to trust the remedy after exercise in summer heat.
Chamberlain's Pain Balm for Cuts and Burns
Valuable time saved claims the balm speeds healing of cuts bruises and burns preventing blood poison. It is advertised as an antiseptic liniment aiding quick recovery with no maturation. Sold by A Ls Bibbins.
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A.’ Ls Bibbins Oe
Remarkable Cure After Long Battle With Diarrhea
Mrs Alice Miller of Morgan Texas recalls a six year struggle with sudden and severe diarrhea. She reports temporary relief followed by recurring episodes until trying Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after moving to Boque county. One bottle costing a few cents cured her, with the remedy sold by A L Bibbins.
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Alice Miller
Morga Texas
Boque County
A. L. Bibbins
The Perfect Liver Medicine by Mrs M A Jolley
Mrs Jolley of Noble Ohio describes Herbine as the perfect liver medicine and the greatest blood purifier. She claims it fully accomplishes all advertised benefits and helps regulate the liver to remove fever poisons. The letter cites Malaria and fever as conditions improved by Herbine.
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M. A. Jolley
Noble
Cholera Infantum Remedy Advertisement
An old advertisement extols Champlain's colic cholera and diarrh remedy with Castor Oil as directions for curing cholera infantum in infants. It claims the remedy is the necessary treatment to save lives and urges purchase from A. L. Bibb.
Mrs. Minerva Smith Reports Bronchitis Relief
Mrs. Minerva Smith of Iville Illinois writes that she suffered bronchitis for twenty years with no relief until using Foley's Honey and Tar. The testimonial states the remedy provided a cure and was endorsed by Rhoads & Co.
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Minerva: Smith
Foley
Rhoads & Co
A Liberal Offer for Chamberlain’s Tablets Sample
The undersigned offers a free sample of Chamberlain's stomach and liver tablets to anyone suffering from constipation. It presents the product as a new and good remedy promoted by A. L. ine.
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A. L. Bibbins Drug Store
Chamberlain
A. L. Ine
No False Claims About Honey and Tar Ad on Conjestion Cure
Proprietors state Fr Honey and Tar as not a universal cure for congestion. They claim only that it provides relief in many stages for advanced cases. Foley's Honey and Tar is questioned as a potential threat and remedy, with advice to refuse substitutes from B. Rhoads & Co.
Dy Barton Pitta Eye and Liver Specialist Francis Deat Re
Barton Pitta, eye and liver specialist, is reported dead in Francis Deat re.
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Barton Pitta
Francis Deat
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I. H. Godfrey
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A.V. Bangs
Chicago Great Western Railway
Great Western
J. P. Elmer
Ill
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Morgantown
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A. Ll. Bibbins
Plymouth Rock
E. A. Coss
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Cures Sciatica
the Boss
A. L. Bibb
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