Rise of Mosby Medicine and Konjola Miracle
The Mosby story follows Gilbert H. Mosby from Kentucky farm to founder of the Mosby Medicine Company. He built Konjola with $2,000, a tiny lab, and relentless advertising, selling over ten million bottles as newspapers praise his marketing prowess.
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Mosby Medicine Company
Mr. Mosby
Gilbert H. Mosby
Versailles
Kentucky
Mosby
Hia
Konjola
Steve Mosby
Muncie
Irdana
Hoosier State
Wesley
Scohl
Elmer C Brooks Dies In Peoria Rites Returned To Brimfield
Elmer C Brooks former Brimfield resident died Saturday at his home in Peoria. Memorial services were held at Camerford Memorial Home on Monday afternoon, and the body was returned to Brimfield for interment in Brimfield cemetery.
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Elmer C. Brooks
Brimfield
Peoria
Camerford Memorial
Brimfield Cemetery
Squill Kill Promises Pest Proofing for Home and Pets
An advertised pest control claim promotes Squill Kill as a guaranteed solution to eliminate rats and mice and protect property and health. The text asserts rapid results with a 50 cent box, mentioning domestic animals and plague virus in a sensational, promotional tone.
Elmwood Community Notes Show Local Events and Visits
Devotionals led by French Grove group while Mrs. Clark was away. Reports on home life and mission work in Mexico. May 28 church house cleaning and early June strawberry festival planned. New neighbors Mrs Welch and Mrs Jones attended. Betty Webber at Whitten School program and picnic. Local road work on Elmwood road near Angus Moore’s corner. Clara Reed celebrated a birthday with relatives. surprise baskets for dinner party. Elmwood High School graduating class includes Lois Carter. commencement May 22. Various visits and shopping trips in Peoria. Holt combine purchased. Funeral services for Jean Heaton noted. Joe Reed family present.
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Florence Reed
Lydia McClellan
Clark
Lara Bénnett
Mexico
RicClellan
Kellogg
Clara Reed
Welch
Jones
Elmwood
Angus Moore
Frank Carter
Patterson
Florence Snyder
Ed Maher
Philip Maher
Earl Maher
William Carter
Peoria
C.L. McClellan
T. Porcell
Hubert Oakes
Holt
Joe Reed
Reed
Jean Heaton
West Jersey
C . McClellan
Kelloggs
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Goodyear
Al-Weather _ bloks
Steek
Rimfield, Illinois
California
Tae Rif
Ronking
Vis
Dt Mountains
Konjola Company
G. H. Mosby
Elmer .C. Brooks
Zern
Lois Carter
Elmwood Community High School
Elmwood Road
Clarence _Biederbeck
W. E. Carter
Harold Meehan
Heaton
Proctor Hospital
Lottie Powell
Knoxville
Joe Duncan
Poshar
L. Co. Pork & Beans
Livewell
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