Pure Food Law case in court over deception and sale
J P Clark of Preston faced a $10 fine for violating the Pure Food Law. The case, brought by state officials and witnesses, centered on a falsely branded liquor product bought from a Omaha wholesale firm Allen Bros. The trial featured Mr. Tate explaining the new law and the court found the product deceptive though the ingredients were not proven adulterated. The proceedings noted costs totaled around $25 and highlighted issues of public protection and fair pricing.
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J. P. Clark
Bned
Jdwa
Abte
J/C
Tate
Q. R
Chittick
Allen. Bros
Omaha
Clark
Rei
Lark
Tata
A Real Wonderland Medicine Cures Deathbed Suffering
A South Dakota tale touts Mrs B D Clapp’s cane of healing in Mound City. Kerieon near death from dung and throat trouble is said to be cured by Dr King’s New Discovery. The remedy guarantees relief from coughs and colds and lung troubles. Bibbins druggists offer 60 cents to a dollar with a free trial bottle.
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South Dakota
Mound City
Mra. B.d-Clapp
Kerieon
Mira
Clapp
A Certain Cure Promises Relief For Foot Ailments
An 19th century patent medicine ad touts Allen's Foot-Hose and a powder claimed to cure tired aching sweating and swollen feet. The text promises free samples of Hodt Bauitary Core-Pad and other remedies, presenting a bold health claim in a compact notice.
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Allen
Rate regulation debate and state vs federal authority
A historical debate argues whether statutory regulation of public service rates should reflect citizen interests over profits. The piece contends state authority could restore a lower rate if justified, while federal courts might defer to state findings on an adjusted 24 cent rate.
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Miasburi
K. C. Thitea
Doan's Pills Promote Kidneys Relief From Pain
A reader recounts years of backache and kidney discomfort linked to weak kidneys. After taking Doan's Pills, symptoms eased, with the medicines offering direct relief during attacks and improving overall wellbeing. The note names Milburn Co. of Buffalo as the selling agent and warns against other remedies.
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Apella
Esajah
Dideane
Freke
Milburn Co
Buffalo
United ‘States
Judge's Wits Arrested in Turbulent Peace Protest
Mrs Qidd wife of Fidge Badd of Iowa Supreme Court was defeated early in a disturbance case. A nightly Des Moines meeting drew religious fervor and strong opposition to disruptive noise, with witnesses and local observers noting a long history of such frenzies.
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Mra
Qidd
Fidge' Badd
Towa
Supreme’ Court
Dea Mojtes
Doiay
Mira
Lada
Oda
Phe
Shenandoah
Widow confronts auction of late husband’s effects and assets
A farmer claiming to be executor arrives at the shop with three hay carts to collect provisions from the will. The shopkeeper and widow react with alarm and curiosity as they tally sugar, tomato sauce, biscuits, and other goods to be handed over.
Cards and marriage rely on luck in New York tale
An older woman recounts to officers a Bohemian romance tainted by cards and misled parents. She explains how a forged betrothal led to travel, marriage, and eventual flight to America with her brother. The tale, bluntly echoed by courts, underscores belief in fate and truth in a tense era.
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Carde
Eaatabile
New York
Bohemia
Toran
Max
New York |Tribune
Boxing Instructor and student negotiate lesson plan
A pan of unclear dialogue shows a boxing instructor quoting a price for twenty five lessons. The pupil, slightly drunk, indicates he hopes to take enough lessons to master the expected art and challenge the trainer.
Foxes Hunted Near the Seashore in Weat Somerset
A fragmented report recalls a fox chase along the coast near the sea. Foxes swam back to shore, then trotted away as the hunt paused. A man’s wife was spared, ending the day’s pursuit. The country life note adds a drought era invention story and a device for water.
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Somerset
Fragmentary Quote Sparks Unclear Dispute
Incomplete OCR text shows a quarrel fragment with phrases about opening, a remark on a bust, and a mention of a milliner bringing a new hat, leaving the context and participants unclear. The readable portions offer no identifiable names, dates, places, or organizations.
Unclear fragment hints at misheard phrase or joke
The readable portion is garbled with missing context and names, offering no clear event or entities to summarize into a proper news card. The text does not provide verifiable actions, dates, or places to anchor a factual summary.
Professor J B Lewis Appointed Gravity Principal
The Herald notes Prof J B Lewis has moved to Gravity to accept the principalship of the schools. It praises his ability as an educator and a valued addition to the town, and commends his wife Mia Lewin and children to the community.
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J. EB. Lewis
Gravity
Herald
Lewis
Mia
Lewin
Arenue
Raider Town Transfer Sparks Controversy Over Land Sale
A raider in the town reportedly sold a peracre to Ar Elied, drawing attention as the transaction prompts debate over property ownership and local land rights amid opposition from residents and officials.
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Raider
Hia Per -Acré
Ar’ Elied
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Hawkeye Lumber Co
HG. Webb, Pastas
Bedford Marble Works
Miller
City’ Railway. & Telegraph Institute
Pas. Moines
Owa
Gauntoluter
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