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Newspaper

Bowen Chronicle

Location

Bowen, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1915

Page

8

World Wide War Trust Mentioned by Congressman Tavenner

Congressman Clyde H. Tavenner discusses Secretary Daniels war economy efforts and calls for a Government armor plate plant to reduce costs. He cites bids from private firms and contrasts U S manufacturing with foreign plants in Britain France Japan Russia and notes anti trust investigations of steel companies.

Daniels Raleigh N. GC News and Observer Navy Patriots For War Bethlehem Steel Co Japan Russia Congress

Loraine grants electric franchise to Bert Van Blair

The Loraine town board gives Bert Van Blair a franchise to erect poles and supply electricity. If the plant is not built within six months or not operated for six months after completion the franchise becomes void. Van Blair intends to install the plant promptly.

Loraine Bert van Blair van Blair West Point Enterprise

Ringling Circus Announces Solomon and the Queen of Sheba

Official notice declares Ringling Brothers circus to perform twice in Keokuk on Thursday September 9 with the grand spectacle Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. The production features 1250 cast, 300 dancers, 735 horses, and extensive scenery on the world’s largest stage.

Ringling Brothers’ Circus Keokuk Mahy Solomon Sheba

Hall's Catarrh Cure Sold as Internal Remedy

Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. internal remedies are needed. Hall's Catarrh Cure is described as a blood and mucous surface treatment, not a quack medicine, prescribed by leading physicians and sold by druggists for 75 cents.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Props Toledo

RoadMaker Magazine Seeks Readers In Midwest

The RoadMaker, issued from Moline Illinois, is a handily illustrated monthly magazine. It aims to interest ordinary citizens in rural improvement and the big economic shift, offering inspiring stories of communities advancing conditions nationwide. Subscriptions are one dollar annually with clubbing options.

Moline Illinois

Burlington Way Auto Route Promises Local Boost

The Burlington Way, a 356 mile marked trail from St Louis to Cedar Rapids, seeks town support to secure the Rushville to East Fort Madison segment. H C Wilhite says 10 000 folders detailing the trail will be distributed, with Keokuk slated to receive copies and Bowen to gain theirs.

Burlington St. Louis Cedar Rapids Iowa United States H. C. Wilhite Keokuk Bowen

Majestic Theater Announces Regular Tuesday Thursday Schedule

The Majestic will present regular shows on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays with performances listed for each week. The schedule confirms three weekly dates and invites patrons to reserve seats for upcoming performances.

Majestic

Easy Pleasant Laxative Dr King’s New Life Pills

Advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a simple laxative. It promises no bad taste, quick effect after one night, and a free morning bowel movement. Sold by all Druggists 36 in package for 25c with mail order details and post office receipt rules.

Dr. King All Druggiste

Local Markets Prices Listing at Bowen and W. 8. Dennis

Bowen Grocer Co lists butter at 20c and eggs at 15c with market changes noted. W. 8. Dennis offers poultry pricing including hens at 10c per 4 lb and 5 lb, spring chickens at 14c, old roosters at 6c, eggs at 16c fresh and small/dirty at 1c, cream at 24c delivered to the Poultry House.

Bowen Grocer Co W. 8. Dennis Ile Poultry House

Market Prices for Grains and Livestock Report

Hay and Grain report lists corn at 80 cents per bushel wheat 95 cents oats 38 cents per bushel hay timothy 7 to 9 dollars hay mixed 6 to 7 dollars straw 4 to 5 a ton rye 90 cents. Live Stock report shows fat cattle 6.50 to 9.50 dollars butcher stock 4 to 6 hogs 5.35 to 7 yearling sheep 5 cents lambs 8 cents.

W. J. Carlin Geo. Hecox

Woman credits Cardui tonic after long illness

Mrs. Jay Rhoades of Newton Missouri says Cardui, the woman’s tonic, ended 12 years of right side pain and quarterly spells after starting July 1. She reports restored strength to work and urges neighbors to try Cardui, claiming it has helped thousands over 50 years.

Newton Cardus Jay Rhoades NCB

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