Secretary Wilson says Iowa land may reach two hundred dollars an acre
James Wilson secretary of agriculture in President Roosevelts cabinet predicts Iowa land values will rise over time with corn belt productivity, better farming, public improvements and economic policies. He notes demand from young farmers and investors, land subdivision, and infrastructure as price drivers, asserting lands could double in value in twenty five years.
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James Wilson
Tama
Iowa
Roosevelt
E. E. Taylor
Traer
the Star-Clipper
Wilson
Tama County
Department of Agriculture
Jessi
United States
Russell at the Fair Showcases Local Inventions and Hogs
Russell will send a strong lineup to the Iowa State Pair featuring fine Poland China hogs from J M Wright J A Goltry A W DeWitt Allen brothers and Lester Van Nice. The Lewis combined Hay Stacker and Loader made by Lewis Bros will debut at the State Fair along with other Russell products and exhibitors.
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Lewis
Lewis Bros
Russell
Iowa
Geo. ‘W. Riker
Chas
Kahoa
Charles
Clint Smith
Oklahoma
Catalog Buying Decreases at Sears Roebuck
The article notes a sharp drop in Sears Roebuck annual sales and profits, with a Wall Street Journal figure showing 1908 sales at 42.5 million versus 58.3 million in 1907, and net profits down to about 2.4 million. It discusses mail order weakness, catalog competition, and mentions Marengo building a denatured alcohol plant with 10,000 dollars capital.
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Marshalltown
limes-Republican
Sears, Roebuck
Wall Street Journal
Marengo
Towa
West
How to Avoid Appendicitis
Medical ad quotes a writer noting constipated individuals as prone to appendicitis. It promotes Foley’s Orino Laxative claiming it relieves chronic constipation by stimulating the bowels and restoring natural action without nausea or griping.
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Foley
Ubstitutes
Beaman & Patton
Ringling Bros At Ottumwa Tour Adds Spectacle Encore
Lucas county residents will see Ringling Bros at Ottumwa Thursday for the twenty fifth anniversary tour. The act features an automobile double somersault by Mlle La Belle Roche, plus a globe spanning troupe from France Italy Germany Russia Persia England New Zealand Spain and more. The program promises the greatest European acts, a new menagerie, and sensational thrills on the circus midway.
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Lucas County
Ringling’ . Brothers
Ottumwa
Ringling Brothers
Mlle. la. Belle Roche
France
St. Leon
Fatty Brothers
Burgeos
Clara
Martell
Millettes
Miss la Belle Roche
Italy
Bedini
Marnello-Marnitz
Germany
Schadel
Marguerite
Hanley
Prosti
Horton
Linden
Riccobona
Russia
Mirza Golem
Shah of
Persia
Wormwood
Duttons
Clark Brothers
Libby Prison Diarrhoea Remedy Praised in Letter
A former soldier in the 28th Ohio Regiment testifies that Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured Libby Prison diarrhoea on trains. He credits General Superintendent Mr Quick and recommends the product, sold by Williamson Drug Co.
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Edward.e. Henry
United States Express Co
Chicago
Quick
Libby Prison
Rutherford B. Hayes
William McKinley
Ohio
Libby
Gale
Williamson Drug Co
Gookin & Co Offers Prompt Farm Loan Cash
A.B. Gookin & Co advertises ready cash for farmer loans stating they can furnish, promptly, plenty of money.
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A.B. Gookin & Co
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Lucas Co
Ind
Sec. Wilson
Russell Union
Ringling Bros
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