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Newspaper
Benton County Times
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1903
Page
2
A geological survey supports that Crater Lake Oregon is not bottomless and shows a deepest part reaching two thousand feet, suggesting it as possibly the deepest freshwater lake in the United States. The lake formed from a volcanic collapse in a summer long past.
Washington notes recount a January 9 1903 Senate test vote on the Statehood bill with Quay leading Democrats to defeat Beveridge and push for Oklahoma Arizona and New Mexico statehood. It notes looming clashes and a push for omnibus measures while anti trust legislation faces suspicion amid House actions and railroad interests.
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as a strong, regular treatment for consumption with claims it strengthens damaged lungs and can cure at once if started early. It urges immediate, rigid use and test one can, asserting the product as the best remedy despite digestive difficulty.
A garbled OCR fragment cites H A Tisdula of Socomectic and De Wir's Was Blan Salve. It mentions a 20 year claim and references a product mixing white Hazel Salve with emollients. Mentions L Hopwood and Jus SB Diretucker, with unclear details about cures for blind, piles, and skin ailments.
In District Court Demon Gov seven to the Master of the Tanchei Nos deceased. To whom it may concern the Clerk of said Court announces the final report of L. TL Sue stratar of the estate deceased. Parties interested must file their objections on or before the stated date or be barred from hearing with apps.
Public notice in District Court announces proceedings on the will of William Wlattaadi. It lists heirs on the paternal side and requires interested parties to appear, with a February 1808 date referenced for a hearing, and states approvals by the judge.
An odd patent medicine ad touts a tonic claimed to ease coughing throat and chest issues. It mentions a postmaster figure and a couple curing claims, noting symptoms and supposed swift relief with unnamed ingredients and a health claim. The piece reads like a speculative medical pitch with period promotional language.
A Monte Cristo story recounts a purported treasure tale with claims of authenticity. The piece mentions Becectis and Mack, framing the narrative as a believable account while noting the woe or hardship connected to the tale.
A garbled OCR narrative describes ex washerwoman frauds and a sprawling will network involving Humbert and Madam, detailing property bequests, nephews, and multiple spouses. It references a canal swindle, legal actions, and various named people and places, with portions of wills and estates referenced amid confusing fragments.
Fragmented OCR text laments a puzzling news cone and references the Swems-Reet, Zitmey, and Dr Heies Swami-Raet. The garbled lines hint at a feature about a famed reader audience and odd phrasing, leaving the piece unclear and unreadable.
Fragmentary OCR shows multiple deeds and affiliations including transfers to William, J. Watkins, and others, with locations such as Saline and Sussex. The garbled text lists names, parcels, and sections, plus dates and surrounding legal references, but key details are unreadable.
Vinton Iowa residents propose a purchase or offer at Speers Drug Store located across from The Cont House, seeking transaction or inquiry regarding the property.
Fragmentary OCR text notes ostensible topics including rooms over state sank and a phrase about special attention to throat diseases. Reads as garbled, with no clear events or identifiable entities to anchor a proper news item.
Vintowa report notes an office over Corrsifs Furniture Store in Vintowa with unclear telecommunication lines and potential access issues. Local observers cite unusual activity around the storefront during evenings.
Br J E Bose dentist advertises moving from Giese over Parsons and Paris hardware store to Williams block on the west side of Washington Street. Telephones and residence listed.
State Sank of Vitor lists Vinten Iowa location with paid up capital details. Officers include Paul Correll president and C Gritin vice president with W.S. Goodbos cashier. Mentions interest on time deposits and safety deposit boxes for rent at the branch.
A fragmented notice lists officers including John Fours as president Jes & Brubaker as vice president and John Lorenz as cashier. The item references a general banking business with time deposits and call and special savings, but many names and terms are garbled.
Geo Homldss, Presiden, W.C. Ellis, Vice Presidentt. C. QO. Harrineton, Cashier. Geo. D. McElroy, Asst Cashier, Disecross: Geo Horroise, W. C. Ets, &. O. Harrineton, Gao, Snox, &. M Gietris. Deposity and general hanine business respect-
In Chanowath and Andersons’ records, ASSTERACTOE acts as successor. WIL fernish abstracts of Titeco Land and town interests outline office fat of pa Gia, with appellate court notes in Bowe.
A brief notice announces Gaty Barzer Shop on East Washington Street in Qua dritdine with four chairs and no waiting. It notes Eat -AgTR and mentions some confusion in the text.
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