Obituary and weather notes from Des Moines area
Henry W. Jones a former resident of Taylor county died August 15 1906 at his son Johns home Mona Wyoming aged 77 years 2 months 21 days He was born May 26 1829 in Connecticut He moved to Indiana as a youth married Mary Jane John on July 28 1850 and had six children four survive Two sons John A Jones and Starley Jones of Mona Wyoming and daughters Mrs Daniel Hancock Kelso Washington and Mrs Joseph Hoover Bartley Nebraska Funeral held August 19 1906 Pine Hill cemetery Rev Dickson officiating The Des Moines weekly weather summary notes cooler week ending Sept 3 1906 with normal temps favorable for crops. corn and fall plowing discussed Also a testimonial on Foley Kidney Cure from Mrs Raymond Conner Kelton Washington.
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Henry W. Jones
Taylor County
Bedford
O. O ‘Mohler
John A. Jones
Mona
Wyoming
Connecticut
Indiana
Mary Jane John
Mra
Daniel Hancock
Kelso
Ashington
Joseph Hoover
Bartley
Nebraska
John A
Starley Jones
Mona Yo
Taylor County Laws
J. Jones
Pine Hill
Saturdy
Dickson
Premium loaf contest draws Taylor county youth to bake
Local notice lists events and people including J M Hexworth returning from Texas, a premium bar display at Irene McCloud Co Millinery Store for best loaf baked by a Taylor county girl under 16, and jurors named for Federal court at Council Bluffs on September 18. Also mentions Hawka Nursery Co seeking a solicitor, illness and travel for Mrs N O Hickenlooper, a local sales ad, and Misa Ethel Maxwell leaving for Chicago to join a music correspondence school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hexworth
Texas
Irene McCloud Co
Taylor County
Federal Court
Council Bluffa
H. P. Long
Bedford
Dennis Hamblin
Sharps
Richard Giles
Lenox
Hawka Nursery Co
Wauwatosa
Wis
Dunns and
Bradstreets
Poland China Sale At Pfander Farm Near Gravity
J W Pfander Sons announce a public sale of 45 Poland China hogs at their Gravity area farm on Wednesday Sept 26 Buyers can expect pigs noted for length and strong pedigrees. Trial jurors for October 1906 include Conway Bedford Gravity and Nodaway listings with several named jurors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Pfander & Sons
Poland
P. E.0 Frat Meeting After Summer Vacation
The P. E.0 held their frat meeting after summer vacation with Mrs Frank Allen Monday afternoon. Refreshments were served and all had an enjoyable time. Mrs Willetts of Kansas City and Mrs Churchill were visiting guests. M T Lynch editor of the Philipsburg Daily Post writes I have aged many medicines for coughs and colds but Foley's Honey and Tar is best. Sold by H B Rhoads & Co. Wanted Gentleman or lady with good reference to travel for firm of 250000 capital. Salary 1072 yearly and expenses etc.
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W. D. Blakemore
Blockton
N. O. Hickenlooper
Rochester
Minn
Peter Schuttler
Moline
O'Brien
Menoher
North Main St
P. E.0
Frank Allen
Mra Willetts
Kansas City
Mrs. Churchill
M. T. Lynch
Philipsburg
N. J
Daily Post
Foley
H. B. Rhoads & Co
Jos
Orino Laxative and Patent Medicines Adverts
A jumble of historic drug ads tout Orino Laxative and Pills remedies for habitually constipated sufferers. Claims include liver stimulation, non irritation, mildness, no nausea, and substitutes avoidance. Also promotes Dr King New Life Pills and Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea with prices and distributor A L Bibbins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
A. L. Bibbins
To Cure a Gold in One Day Patent Remedy Ad
An 11-line typestyle advertisement promises a one day cure using LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. The box bears E. W. GROVH’S signature and is priced at 25 cents. The small classified notice includes typical early 20th century ad language. This entry preserves the dated promotional tone and the product details without embellishment.
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E. W. Grovh
Practical 10 Week Stenography Course Offered
A seasoned accountant and teacher with twenty years of experience leads a practical ten week shorthand program. Free catalog available from Whitmore Wilting in St. Joseph Missouri.
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Whitmore Wilting
Treatment of finger felons and whitlows detailed
The article explains three types of felons on fingers whitlows superficial tendinous and subperiosteal. It notes that superficial cases may be treated with clay poultices and cooling protection while deeper forms require early surgical incision to drain pus and prevent bone death or lasting disability. It emphasizes cutting into the finger to relieve pressure as the only safe remedy for deeper infections.
Care of Canaries and Weight Guessers in Meat Trade
Guidance for canary care including diet and cage maintenance notes safety from drafts heat and cleanliness. The piece also discusses butcher weight guessing skill and advocates substantial bread with meat and dairy as a strong, simple diet for life and tissue building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Enquirer
Undermined Streets in Bristol History
A historic note compares modern city street undermining to Bristol’s past when cellars beneath the streets stored wealth like rum, tobacco, and Bristol milk. The only carts allowed were dog drawn, as the note recalls a city built on secret wealth underground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
England
Tepys
The Love of Liberty and Other Headlines
A miscellany of quotes and captions from 19th to 20th century public figures and press blurbs. Notable lines from Thomas Jefferson on liberty, plus human interest captions about winning affection through care and a light New York press quip about a baby and a walk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jefferson
Mrs. Benham
Ulm
Benham
New York
Siam News Brief from Hopkins and Siam
Chas Ham of Hopkins and Sam Scrivner were in Siam Tuesday. B A Roush travels to Hopkins for a few days. Dr M B Dunning went to Bedford in his auto Tuesday. Roy and Ray Stodgrass visited F Blagrave. Dr Dunning removed a tumor from Albert Shepherd's hand Monday and the patient is recovering. Siam school begins with Earnest Hall as principal and Rebecca Bradley in the primary. Ray Snodgrass returns to Valparaiso for another year. his brother and cousin also leave for schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Ham
Hopkins
Siam
Sam Scrivner
B.A. Roush
M. B. Dunning
Bedford
Roy
Ray Stodgrass
F. Blagrave
Albert Shepherd
Mr. Shepherd
Earnest Hall
Rebecca Bradley
Ray Snodgrass
Valparazo
Ind
Ray
Flo Snodgrass
Notice of Appraisement for Collateral Inheritance Tax
Appraisers G B Happoeg F E B Payton H P Lone will appraise estate property taxed as collateral inheritance. The session is at 2 PM October 1, 1906, at Bedford County Court House. Notify G S Gilbertson James Howery P D Howery McHowery Howery Catherine J Howery John M Howery Clara K Moore Belle Taylor and Lutte Myers.
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Iowa
Sea Taylor County
William Howery
G. S. Gilbertson
James Howery
P. D. Howery
McHowery Howery
Catherine J. Howery
Maxwell
John M Howery
Clara K. Moore
Belle Taylor
Lutte Myers
G. B, Happoeg
F. EB
Payton
H. P. Lone
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement by Local Wife
Mrs. A W Linebaugh of Clair Town endorses Doan's Kidney Pills saying family use confirmed relief from back pain sleepless nights and urinary issues. She notes 50 cents per box with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as US agents and urges buyers to remember the Doan's name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.W. Linebaugh
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
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Prica
Henry Jones
Weather Crop Bulletin
Des Moines
Raymond Conner
Kelton, Wask
B. Rhoada & Co
Misa Ethel Maxwell
Chicago
China
Conway
W. H. Hunter
J. A. Melvin
F. A. Osssada
Robert Ralston
W. A. Harvey
J. W. Batts
W. W. Heindel
E. W. Clark
New Jersey
H. B. Rhonda & Co
Bucklen
E.R. Malform
Omorthand
Chartier
St. Joseph
Francis Afs
ST. Joseph, MO
H. B. Rhoads
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Coe
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B. & Q. Railway
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Dean
Pieri Inger
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