Sparrows Brought to Fight Worms in Germantown Wards
An 1800s Germantown note recalls Wm F Smith funding 800 to buy English sparrows to curb measuring worms in public squares. John Bradsiley shipped 300 to 400 birds from England, half perished en route, leaving pests rising. A ragman jokes about land loss while Creston’s editor T C Skirvin hires an assistant, and ad copy touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with a cured patient from Macomb Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. F Smith
Germantown
John Bradsiley
England
Pension Expenditure to Drop 50 Percent in Ten Years
A pension department official predicts a decade-long decline in pension costs. This year’s appropriation stands at 3,000,000 less than last year, totaling 135,0000.00, and is seen as the start of the downward trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pension Department
Testimonial for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
Mrs J Morgan of Neosho Falls Kansas reports fifteen years of indigestion relief after two bottles of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin prescribed by Dr A J Lieurance The letter says the medicine cured her completely and she would not sell it for any price Sold by D Q Storie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8. Caldwell
Pepsin Syrup Company
Monticello
J. R. Holly
Macomb
Ill
Cuas
R. Kime
Neosho Falls
Kans
Pepsin Syrup Co
A. J. Lieurance
Prince Henry and the strenuous life warning
The article urges preparedness and mentions a cold threatening pneumonia. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a preventive measure and cites widespread use. It notes New Jersey appropriating $10,000 to fight the Jersey mosquito as part of a civic effort described as a civil war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Q. Storie
New Jersey
Jersey
Cure for dysentery praised by Fair resident
Mr C B Wingfield of Fair Play Missouri suffers chronic dysentery for thirty five years and says Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy did him more good than any other medicine he used. For sale by D Q Storie. Also Putnam Faceless Dyes advertised by Earley Bros Oakley Iowa at 10 cents per package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Wingfield
Fair, Play, Mo
Chamberlain
D. Q. Storie
Earley Bros
Oakley, Ia
Baby Takes Notice as Papa Keeps Awakened
In a playful exchange, a mother notes the baby is beginning to notice. the father recalls the baby had not paid attention lately, yet now wakes at night when sleep is sought, a light domestic moment from Detroit Free Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Papa
Samhills
Detroit Free Press
Foley's Honey and Tar Proves Strong Cough Remedy
Local ad notes Foley's Honey and Tar as a quick acting cough remedy sold by D. Q. Storie. The passage emphasizes its effectiveness and comparisons to other products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
D. Q. Storie
Transfers of Real Estate for Week Ending Friday
Real estate transfers reported for the week ending February 28 1902 list numerous transactions across townships including names such as F E Pickerel H Simpson J H Pierce Susanna King L A Hill J G Stafford N Moody John A Keler F L Freeman David M Davis Chas J Newhouse Olive R Gilliband Chas F Noble Carl Lindall J F Peterson H Hollingshead Mary Pim Harriett Mitchell Joseph A Brown E F Pumphrey C B Agan Jacob Brimmer George M Van Evera Annie H G Brown William Kirkland Brice Jackson A J Morris Francis Wilson F R Crocker F W Bingaman Sarah P Morgan Arden Jones and Geo G Fancher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Pickerel
EB. M. Mart
Lagrange
D. Hickman
O. E Irwin
J. H. Pierce
James W. Shumard
Chariton
Susanna King
H. Simpson
L. A. Hill
Buzzard
Russell
J. G. Stafford
Elmer Stafford
Warren Township
Mary A. Pim
N. Moody
Lincoln Township
Harriett Mitchell Ton E. Nine
Otter Creek Township
Joseph A. Brown
John C. Umbenhower
Pleasant Township
James H. Robbins Jr
Jackson Township
E. F. Pumphrey
A. K. Aten Jr
C. B. Agan
Leroy Agan
Jacob Brimmer
N. M. Bremer
Unon Township
George M. van Evera
Oscar H. Robinson
Thomas C. Shorne
Union Township
Annie H. G. Brown
William Kirkland
J. A. Brownland
Brice Jackson
Frank
Jacob Shillig
Benton Township
A. J. Morris
Simon A. Scott
Francis Wilson
A. J
Melinda G. Morris
F. R. Crocker
J. A. Brown
English Township
F. W. Bingaman
L. G. Dachenback
Sarah P. Morgan
J. A. Graves
Arden Jones
Don Waynick
Geo. G. Fancher
James A. Walker
Rowen H. Johnson
B. D. McCanley
Pneumonia Follows A Cold Says D Q Storie
D Q Storie argues pneumonia follows a cold unless Foly's Honey and Tar is used. He claims the remedy stops the cough heals the lungs and offers security from pneumonia. He notes four years since the Maine reference became memorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Q. Storie
Maine
Smiths Sure Kidney Cure Ad Promises Refund
An old advertisement touts Smiths Sure Kidney Cure with a money back guarantee after one bottle. The copy notes price 50 cents and includes a boast about J. P. Morgan promising to give away twenty five thousand dollars, with a gloomy line about the man dying poor yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Morgan
Surgeon's Knife Not Needed Says Witch Hazel Salve
An advertisement touts De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for piles removing the need for surgery. It claims rapid relief for scalds cuts burns wounds and skin diseases and warns against counterfeits. It also notes CHAS. R. Kirk endorses and mentions a Miss Stone lecture tour possibly refunding $60,000 to donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
Chas. R. Kirk
Miss Stone
Severe Cold Recounted Being Healed by Medicine
A Batesville Indiana man writes of a three month cold suffering. After unsatisfactory remedies from a druggist and a physician, he credits Foley's Honey and Tar with eight doses curing him. Sold by D Q Storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Nusbaum
Batesville
Ind
Foley
D. Q. Storm
DeWitts Little Early Risers Promote Healthy Liver Bowels
An advertisement touts DeWitts Little Early Risers as remedies for biliousness and constipation. O. E. Hooper of Albany, Georgia, testifies the pills improved his condition, noting they are safe gentle and effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
O. E. Hooper
Albany, Ga
Civil War Era Farm Auction Listing Details Livestock and Goods
A historical auction notice lists 5 horses including mares and colts, 22 cattle with calves and bulls, 25 to 80 hogs mostly Poland China, farm machinery such as a John Deere lever barrow and plows, 250 bushels of white corn, timothy hay, potatoes, and assorted household furniture. Sale starts at 1 p.m. Terms: cash for under 10, over 10 note with 6 percent interest. removal after terms complied. Auctioneers Trimmer & Trimmer N. C. Byers clerk Wiley Ho pler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Road
Poland
China
John Deere
Ohio
Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Lung Cure
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for raw or inflamed lungs and a prevention for pneumonia and consumption arising from a settled hard cold. Sold by D. Q. Storie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
D. Q. Storie
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Coughs and Colds
A historical ad notes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for coughs colds bronchitis asthma croup whooping cough hoarseness and bronchial troubles and even pneumonia and la grippe. The claim highlights multiple respiratory ailments addressed by the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Ex Postmaster Praises Mystic Cure for Rheumatism
Promise City Iowa resident T F Anthony says a bottle of Mystic Cure relieved rheumatism after two doses. The remark, attributed to D Q Storie Druggist, highlights the medicine’s touted effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Anthony
Promise City
Iowa
D. Q. Storie
Smith's Sure Kidney Care Promises Refund on Bottles Sold
A druggist promises money refunds for unsatisfied customers who buy a bottle of Smith's Sure Kidney Care. The notice claims guaranteed care with a refund policy, though wording is unclear and the source fragment is incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
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Physicians and Surgeons
TP. Stanton
Mallory Block
West Side
Stewart
M. Throckmorton
A.M. A.D
Cor. Square
Lucas County
J. A. McKiveen
Theo. Barnes
McKiveen & Barnes Physicians and Surgeons
Southwest Corner Square
A. Yocom
N. E. Cor. Square
S W. Thomas
N. D
Newbern
Marion
Lucas
Warren Counties
Mary Montgomery Osteopathic Physician Office
Cc. T. Brant
Manning & Penick
Ous
A. Bown, D. V. S
Attorneys AT Law
S C. Hickiman
Hickman Block
East Side Square
Twingan & Aten
Campbell & Guthrie
Ae Hoagland Architect
R. Kirk
Sam Hill
Creston
T. C. Skirvin
T. C
T. C. Walker
Prince Henry
John A. Keler
John C. Umbennhower
William Umbenhower
F. L. Freeman
Andrew S. Shaw
White Breast Township
David M. Davis
F. R. Oun
Skidmore
J. T. Skidmore
Ann Harrocka
Chas
J. Newhouse
Adda
Elmer Callahan
Liberty Township
Joseph F. Davis
Olive R. Gilliband
Washington Township
Chas. F. Noble
Fred Irgang
Carl
Julia Lindall
P. J. Lindgatee
J. F. Peterson
George G. Taylor
J. T. Hollingshead
H. O. Penick
Cedar Township
C.R. Kirk
A. B. Gookin
J. H. Schreck
E. G. Redlingshafer
J. W. Loney
P. A. Rockey
H. Willetts
G. Rieback
L. H. Jewell
S. M. Hasselquist
Geo. Roberts
Frank Burson
James Parsons
David Larson
G. L. Rumble
A. B. Williams
W.N
E. Sturdevant
Harriet Myers
I. Downard
T. J
Jno
Jordon
Chariton Russell
Russell Belinda
Lucas Russell
Russell Oakley
Russell Chariton New Yor
New York
Belinda
AMT
Farmers’ of
Cedar Rapids
Northwestern
Nathina Germania
Office
WIT
H Jenk E. Wright
Agt
Maple Wild Stock Farm
Court House
N. C. Byers
Wiley Householper
N. Jackson
Danville
F. P
Incandescent Light & Stove Co
Cincinnati, Ohio
Walton & Co
Pioneer Tailor
DALIN
Opera House
Braden Avenue
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