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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1908
Page
2
A stream of society notes from Chariton and nearby towns lists visits and travels of residents. Names include Mrs BE A Anderson J F McDowell J E Hall Lucile Sargent J P Hardin Mildred Best Elmer Hasselquist and many others with trips to Ottumwa Chicago Des Moines and Mt Zion Illinois and moves or family events noted.
An old advertisement asserts there is no case of pneumonia after using Foley's Honey and Tar. It claims the product stops coughs and breaks up colds quickly and warns to refuse any but the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar in a yellow package.
English couple John White and wife attended Mrs Willis Graves funeral in Logan Iowa last week. Newé Carson and wife visited Cedar Grove with her grandfather Mr Sargent who is very low. James McDowell and wife visiting in Van Buren county with sister Mrs Charles Leavitt. Flossie Carson at home. Miss McMullen from Monroe county visited with cousin Miss Jessie Miller. Rhoda McDowell visiting uncle in Kansas. Carlos Lytton able to walk again with a cane. Leonard Kinsey of Verden Nebraska visiting relatives here. Newt Carson and family spent Sunday in Chariton with cousin Mrs John Hollingshead. Guy Culver moving on Baughman place. Moore family moved on John Johnson farm east of Sunny Side schoolhouse. Gus Soderstrom and wife of Chariton spent one day last week with father-in-law Owen Miller.
An advertisement bundle promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for severe coughs and colds, praising its lung healing and non dangerous ingredients. It also lists White Lily and Ocean Wave washing machines, Case Corsets by Mrs. Walker, and mentions Geo F Carpenter as a Republican primary candidate for Lucas County Clerk of the District Court in June 1908.
Notice advises taking Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to cleanse the stomach and regulate the liver and bowels. Price 25 cents with free samples at Williamson Drug Co. store.
Mrs dhaisms Del Simon Press and W.H. Brokaw traveled to Des Moines Wednesday for Homesteaders affairs. Mrs Bert Smith returned Friday from a three week visit in Concordia Kansas and Oklahoma. Mrs T J Hancock of Corydon visited Seldon King on the way home from Russell. Mrs John Van Derly of Humeston and Mrs Lizzie Merriman of Dorchester Nebraska visited E W Gray family. Mrs Merriman left Tuesday for home. her sister stayed longer with the Gray daughter.
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