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Newspaper
Benton County Times
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1903
Page
2
Mr and Mrs N Bishop of Mey s h Mo believe a cat saved their home by alerting them to smoke and flames in their dining room. They found the room filled with smoke and paper walls burning as embers from a fire spread, and the cat’s cries helped avert tragedy.
The article fragment blends Greek myth, archaeology, and Shakespearean imagery with garbled terms. It references self-sufficient beings, dragons, and ages, along with scattered notes on stone, bronze, and historical eras, producing a disjointed archival snippet.
J F Hayes of DuPont Ga recounts a long stubborn lung abscess battle ending with De King s New Discovery for Consumption. He credits rapid recovery to the remedy and notes it is guaranteed by Brubaker s drug store with trial bottle free. Also includes political quips and aphorisms from the era.
August news notes Atkins Hems area residents and visitors. Will Woods and W. F. Beatty attend the State Fair in Des Moines. Miss May Lewis to recital in church. Mrs. Jack Goosar visiting Nebraska. Airs Hinlock and children return to New York. Mrs. Chas Jacobs to Lobville Iowa for Zigler illness. Blairstown Presbyterians celebrate 25th dedication anniversary with local clergy and neighbors. Newhall and Newhall area items cover sales, travels, and community events.
A tarnished ad proclaims Back- Jen a Ranka Salve as a universal healer, claiming tiny injuries like scratches and boils can cause death without it. It urges purchase at Jon S Brubaker's drug store for 2 cents, promising protection against burns sores ulcers and piles.
The notice promotes Electric Bitters as a preventive aid for despondency and self harm. It claims the tonic strengthens nerves and fixes stomach liver and kidney functions and guarantees satisfaction through Jos S Brobston druggist. It references a mistranscribed Atlantic Constitution excerpt and urges immediate use at first thought of cell destruction.
Philpot of Albany, Ga says during a stomach upset attack he took one DeWitt's Little Early Risers pill and found it more effective than calomel or other pills, pleasantly easing his symptoms. Sold by J.S. Brebaker and A. L. Hodwood.
Dated health ad explains kidney function and dangers of overwork. It promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy, claims cures for kidney and bladder trouble, and offers a free sample bottle by mail from Binghamton New York.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe alleged cures for blood poison and related venereal conditions with mentions of dizziness nerves and weakness. The garbled text references selective cases, a supposed perfected cure, and claims of thousands cured, but the material is incoherent and non verifiable.
In District Court Beston County the matter of the Estate of Fru Ane Tuser note says Bas Geen Eppoit imiter or said Estar is involved. The fragment notes a probate proceeding with unclear roles and filing party.
Defendants and plaintiffs appear in a district court in Vinton. The case concerns title to lands in Webb's addition to Iowa and a deed from Webb who died after delivering the instrument. Plaintiff seeks quiet title and injunction against all defendants enforcing any claim to the premises. If no appearance by September, default and decree will be entered.
In the District Court of Towa Benton County September Term 1 Joseph Woods and others claim ownership of described lands in Section 5 Township 55 Range 9 west. The petition states the plaintiff owns in fee simple the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter and the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 5, with other described parcels in Benton County Iowa. Notice is given that the petition is on file with the Clerk of the District Court.
A petition in the Iowa district court requests a decree granting full ownership to the plaintiff of the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter and other parcels in section five, township eighty five north, range nine west, Benton County. It cites prior deeds, claims misdescriptions, and asserts the defendants hold no rightful title. The court orders publication of the notice for six weeks in Benton County, Iowa.
Officers include Geo Horridge as President and W C Rilig as Vice President. Directors are Geo Horridge, W C Ells, O C Harrington, Geo Knox, G M Gilchrist. Bank invites deposits and general banking, rents safety deposit boxes.
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