Local Notes and Small Town Advertisements
A patchwork of notices and items from a small town: debt calls, brush and street-usable warnings from the village board, sales pitches from Memier Bros and Freeman & Co, a coal bank project, moving pictures postponed to Nov 8, and social visits. Local quirks include a giant beets marvel, stove pipe banter, and a shooting gallery mishap involving Clint Biner.
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Albert Catton
Freeman & Co
Justus Kirkpatrick
Brown's Valley
Minnesota
J. L. Murdock
Elmwood
Alex Chapman
Peoria
H.O. Cady
Chapman
E& Brother
Cady
Brimfield
Sailein
H.L. Fisher
Animal Kingdom
Clint Biner
Clintdon
Clint
H.J
Local Produce and Meats Market Ad
Our own make Lard and all kinds Sausage. Fish, Game and Vegetables in season. Special attention given to both town and rural phone orders. Goods delivered promptly. Your patronage respectfully solicited. PHONE 23
Money for farms at 5 percent with flexible payments
F. W. Reep & Co of Peoria Illinois offer farm financing at 5 percent with the option to pay in multiples of 100 dollars. Money available immediately upon request at 540 Woolner Building.
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F. W. Reep & Co
Peoria
Ill
Woolner
Paint and roof work by Josern Hiss ad offer
An unidentified advertiser promotes roof painting with high quality Elastic roof paint claiming lasting results and savings. The note also markets iron wheels wagon gear wagon scales and low down wagons with prices designed to please. The sign-off is Josern Hiss inviting inquiries.
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Josern Hiss
DeWitts Little Early Risers Promote Gentle Bowels
Billiousness and liver disorders at this season may be prevented by cleansing the system with DeWitt's Little Early Risers. These small pills do not gripe. They move the bowels gently, but copiously, and by tonic properties give tone and strength to the gander. Wm. Robinson & Co.
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DeWitt
Wm. Robinson & Co
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Recounts Four Decades’ Relief
In Geneva C Haney credits DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve with ending 40 years of torture from piles. The advertisement vows cures for cuts burns wounds and skin diseases and warns against counterfeit products sold by Wm. Robinson & Co.
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DeWitt
C. Haney
Geneva
Wm. Robinson & Co
Nebraska of plenty pamphlet offers tours to state
An old advertisement urges readers to consider moving to Nebraska claiming abundant grain fruit and cattle profits with cheap land and easy terms. It promotes The Corn Belt monthly paper and The West Nebraska Grazing Country map and announces cheap excursion tickets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month for readers to visit Nebraska, asking to consult ticket agents.
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Nebraska
Corn Belt
West Nebraska
Nening
Dozen Times A Night Kidney Cure Endorsed
Benton Perry West Virginia resident Owen Dunn recounts years of kidney and bladder trouble requiring frequent nightly awakenings. After using Foley's Kidney Cure, he claims to be cured following two bottles. Public testimonial from Wm. Robinson & Co.
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Owen Dunn
Benton Perry
W. Va
Foley
Wm. Robinson & Co
A. H. Davis
Mt. Sterling
Wm. Robison & Co
Nebraska Land Boost Attracts Renters And Owners
A promotional note urges Nebraska farming prospects to request a free book about the state. It touts Nebraska as a top agricultural state with land selling at half its true value. It announces half fare round trips on October 7 and 21 to Nebraska and western points plus $2, with contact details for C B Q railroad agents.
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Nebraska
C. B
Q. B
P. S. Eustis
Nebraska Farm Lands Pamphlet Published by CB&Q
An illustrated pamphlet has been published by the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railway offering farmers information on Nebraska lands. Free copies are available on request to P. B. Eustis, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
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Chicago Burlington & Quincy B. A
Nebraska
Eustis
Chicago
Peoria County Teacher Examinations Schedule Public Notice
The Superintendent of Schools Peoria County announces monthly examinations from Sept 1 to July 1. Examinations run 8 AM to 5 PM on the fourth Saturday and other Saturdays at the office Salto EBay and the pabosity ollowing. January April and July start at 8 AM. Natural Sciences prelims also on Saturdays. A circular with grading information will be mailed upon request. Office 34 floor Court House Peoria IL. J L Robertson Superintendent.
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Salto Ebay
Court House, Peoria, Inc
When you paint don’t forget Hill on deck with roof paint
Instructional garbled note references Hill and beat roof paint tasks. The line suggests continuing painting work with enamel as a reminder. No concrete event, names beyond Hill, or dates present.
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Hill
Never Ask Advice About Cough Remedies Fragment
Slogan heavy edition text notes avoid asking advice for sickness and recommending medicines with little merit. Cautions against dangerous remedies and mentions Fo ley's Honey and Tar as a great throat and chest remedy. Source appears as an old advertisement fragment from Wm Hobinson & Co.
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Jung
Hobinson & Co
Local Insurance Exchange Bank Ad Clipping
Fragmentary note advertises fire insurance services and best rates through a local bank or broker, mentioning National and Phoenix in rough terms and urging contact for quotes. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear names, dates, or definitive actions.
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Exchange Bank
Aft
German biologist finds sea bacteria keep water fresh
Prof Henszen reports bacteria attack surplus organic matter to refresh seawater. Plankton studies show oceans can be a liquid food mass attracting fish and birds. Minute life exists even near polar regions, coloring and whitening seas in parts of the world.
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Prof
Henszen
Arctic
Antarctic
Speeding Driver Fined in Montclair Patrol
A motorist was stopped in Montclair for exceeding the speed limit and fined twenty dollars by a stern police officer. The incident underscores enforcement of traffic laws.
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Montclair
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B. A. Cooer
Village Board
Memier Bros
Hayward
Chas
Simons
Glen Slocum
Iowa
L. Modermorr
Memler Bros
Freeman’s
Miller
Thos. Miller
Tully and Heaton
Hayward Farm
J. J- Muller
Walrer L. Wey
Cans. L. Dunnan
Caa
C. Caxzson
Ass’t Cashier
Chas. C. Dutch
M.C. A. Bldg
Illinois
C. P. Burt
Hinois
MZ. Pkartin
City Express
Deatee m Hard Coal
Bridfield
B.D McCabe
Atty
Negra Jervensos Sr
Peoria, Ill
Old Post Office Building
Nebraska OF Plenty
Adam Etrese
Adams & Fulton
N. B
Dr. Weatherwax
Dr.Miller
A. A. Knapp
C. A’ Reed
Silparta
The
Comry
Gannon i
Peoria CO
J. L. Robertson
OUR
Shane
C.C. Carson
Bada
Rushville
Trales Nome
Corneil
Canton, Ill
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