Railroads Offer Frequent Excursions From Iowa Cities
Railroads advertise summer excursions with the Iowa Central to points in the west and northwest, featuring through cars from Peoria to St. Paul, early morning departures, and special round-trip rates. The Big Four Route promotes trips to Buffalo for the Pan American Exposition with limited return times, while other lines market Colorado and Denver trips with various stopovers and extended return options. Warren J. Lynch and George S. Batty are named as general agents offering full information and tickets.
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Iowa Central Railway
West
Northwest
Southwest
Buffalo
Niagra Falls
Thousand Islands
Muskoka Lakes
Adirondacks
New England
Unter
Arkansas
Louisiana
Missouri
Kentucky
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Michigan
Virginia
West Virginia
Big Four
Warren J. Lynch
Tkt
W. P.deppe
Rest. G. P
T. A
Cincinnati
Niagara Falls
New York
Borton
F.P &T.A
Ohio
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo Glenwood Springe
Colo
Ogoden
Salt Lake City
Ura
Lowa Central Railway
Batty
G. BP
Marshalltown
Iowa
Union Paecife KR. . Co
St. Louis
Chicago
Pueblo
Tigden
Unih
Colorado
St Louis
Chicasse Hh
Ogden
Utah
Union Pacific Kh. Ro Co
U. Clifford
Union Pacifie R. Ro Co
Walnut St
Louisville
Knight Templar
Ian
Man
Louievel
Deppe Gen
P&ta
Dinnationito
eeJuls
Medvid
Hig Pour
Cleveland
Lb Soo& M. Ky
Buttaio
Leveland and
Buttaio Transit Company
Buffalo Np
Brocton
Chenauqua Lake
Ndiagara Falls
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Gen. Pass
Ticket Agt
Strader Quiet Title Actions Against Multiple Defendants
Circuit Court records list Hettie Strader and related parties in two quiet title cases with Nancy M. French, Oliver Osborn et al, and a transcript. also James Thompson sues Benj F Kepner in a separate quiet title action under state jurisdiction.
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Nancy M. French
Oliver Osborn Et al
F.M. Shell
James Thompson
Benj. F. Kepner
Moves to lure manufacturers to Iowa Central routes
Cities along the Iowa Central Railway offer inducements for locating industry with a compiled list of locations by the passenger department. Manufacturers seeking relocation are advised to contact Geo. S. Batty in Marshalltown Iowa for details and advantages. Pluto Spring at French Lick touted as the world's best natural medicinal water with superior health benefits and moderate rates via the Monon agent.
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Reat
Missouri
Arkansan
Frisco
United States
Bryan Snyder
Frisco Line
St. Louis Mo
Iowa Central Railway
Geo. S. Batty
Marshalltown
Iowa
French Lick
France
Germany
Teachers in Session at Fountain County Institute
Fountain County teachers convene for their annual institute at the Court House. About one hundred fifty teachers enrolled under Supt asses t with Professors Keneston and Ellis as instructors. Talks by prominent educators from across the state. attendance by township trustees and school officers. The gathering is described as highly representative and important to the republic and homes, with praise for teachers’ dedication and impact.
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Fountain County
Court House
Asett
Keneston
Crawfordsville
Ellis
Wington
Mayor's Court Fines Drunk Woman and Praises Officials
Mrs. Alce Crane was arrested Tuesday for plain drunk and appeared before Mayor Miles Wednesday. She was fined one dollar and costs totaling nine dollars eighty cents. The marshal was praised for his efforts to fund the fines, while Prosecutor Wyand complained of few arrests or convictions, noting court would be busy daily if more were secured.
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al Ce Crane
Miles
Hed
Wyand
Gas companies eye consolidation in Indianapolis rumor
Indianapolis rumors claim three days of talks aim to unite all gas firms here to cut production costs by half and force supplies to households, sparking fears of factory gas cuts and meters amid a heated municipal campaign between Charles A. Bookwalter and Thomas Taggart.
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Indianapolis
Charles A. Bookwalter
Thomas Taggart
Bookwalter
Bush
Aggurt
Taggart
Boockwalter
Swapped Cotton For Bacon Trade Fails In Americus
A thrifty farmer tried to trade bacon for cotton pound for pound with a local merchant. The grocer declined, recalling a prior year when cotton prices fell and the farmer settled later by paying with cotton. The piece notes meat at 10 cents and cotton at 8 cents with price swings possible next fall.
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Americas
Greenhorn
Americus
Navy Promotions Bring Fresh Water Sailors Confidence
A Kansas sailor letters home to boast three promotions to petty officer Q M 3 C in the navy. He describes four hours shifts on deck with a spy glass, watching for signals from the flagship and other ships, earning 30 a month with board and lodging.
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Kansas
New York Tribune
Two More Victims Identified From Norton Wreck
Seale 8 Colburn of Pawpaw Michigan died at St. Josephs hospital at 8 last night as a victim of the Chicago and Alton wreck at Norton Missouri. Miss Lottle Bill of Hornellsville New York died early today at University hospital.
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Kansas City
Seale
Colburn
Pawpaw Mich
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Chicago and Alton
Norton
Lottle Bill
Hornellaville
N. Y
University Hospital
Remarkable Nerve Pills Earn Praise From Practicing Physician
Dr. J. W. Bates of Corfu New York reports a striking case where Dr A W Chase’s Nerve Pills cured a patient misdiagnosed as epilepsy. A young woman improved rapidly after four pills daily. she gained weight and has not had a bad spell since. Other testimonials praise relief from nervousness weakness pain and improved sleep. Portrait and signature appear on every box priced five cents each or two fifty for six boxes by Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY.
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J. W. Bates
Corfu
N. Y
A. W. Chase
Dr. Chase
Dr. A.w.chase
Sam
M. J. Hubbard
Railroad Avenue
Sistersville
W. Va
Dr. A. W. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Birthday Social at Baptist Church Friday Night
A Baptist church social Friday night August 23 promises a simple program. Miss Salta will rest and L L Board of Jamestown North Dakota will perform piano numbers. Attendees are urged to bring the number of pennies equal to their age and join the birthday party.
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Baptist Chored
Salta
L. L. Board of
Jamestown
North Dakota
Cone
Obituary for Lilian Clare Little die young in 1901
Mr and Mrs Wilber Little mourn the loss of their daughter Lilian Clare born July 14 1901 and died August 32 1901. The brief tribute recalls her beauty and promise, noting a message that a little child shall lead them and referencing her small life ending in maternal arms.
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Wilber Little
Lilian Clare
Thanking Friends for Kindness at Illness and Burial
A note from Wilber Little expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors who cared for his darling babe during sickness and death, and for the beautiful offerings and sympathy shown at burial.
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Wilber Little
Fields of Salt at Salton Basin
A Salton California basin lies 200 to 200 feet below sea level with about 1000 acres bearing a salt deposit likened to a snow field. Salt is formed by a plow drawn by a dummy engine, heaped, dried, then crushed. Annual yield about 2000 tons with salt springs renewing the supply. June heat reaches 150 degrees, endured by Indian workmen.
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Salton
California
C. F Holden
Scientific American
Mrs Crawford's Close Call On Vandalia Car Crash
In Brazil on Wednesday an interurban car hit a Vandalia freight car at the Vandalia crossing. Breakman Moro Hunt was instantly killed, crushed between cars. Mrs Ross Crawford, formerly of this city, was among many injured but none others died. The wreck was ugly and surprise mounted at the survivals.
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Brazil
Moro. Hunt
Ross Crawford
DeWitts Little Early Risers Promoted for Regular Bowels
An old advertisement claims DeWitts Little Early Risers prevent dangerous bowel irregularity and assemble safe, pleasant, effective relief. J. P. Buckner endorses the remedy.
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DeWitt
J. P. Buckner
Death of W. R. Claypool In Denver To Presidio City
Word reached this city from Denver on Sunday of the death of W. R. Claypool oldest son of H. R. Claypool. He died of apoplexy in Denver after seventeen years in Kansas City and was laid to rest at Prescott Grove Cemetery after funeral services by Rev. Fowler. He was unmarried and his boyhood home was here, and many friends and relatives attended the funeral.
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Denver
W.R. Claypool
H. R. Claypool
Kansas City
North Sixth Street
Fowler
Prescott Grove
W. R. Claypool
Marriage Licenses and Health Advertisements in Ledger
Marriage licenses listed for Claud B. Hardings with Marie Osborn Richard Blue with Lyda Hoel Albert W. Philpot with Ada A. Whitaker Frankly Erickoon with Ida Stepheny A. R. Bass of Morgantown Indiana reported backache and kidney issues cured by Foley's Kidney Cure with endorsements from Geo. D. Cook and A. H. Davis Mt. Sterling Iowa Be assured Banner Salve is guaranteed by a dealer Genesee Pure Food Co. LeRoy NY Grain-O praised for health by C. F. Myers adding a testimonial of its superiority over other beverages
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Claud B. Hardings
Marie Osborn
Richard Blue
Lyda Hoel
Albert W. Philpot
Ada A. Whitaker
Frankly Erickoon
Ida Stepheny
A. R. Bass
Morgantown
Ind
Foley
Geo. D. Cook
Washington, D.C
Genesee Pure Food Co
LeRoy
N. Y
C.F. Myers
What Shall We Have for Deserts Jell O Delights
A family question prompts a quick dessert idea with Jell O. Prepared in two minutes with hot water and cooling time. Flavors include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberries. Available at your grocer for a small price.
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Laxakola CO
Nassau Street
Dr Caldwells Syrup Promises Constipation Cure
An advertising note touts Dr Caldwells Syrup as guaranteed to cure constipation indigestion sick headache and stomach trouble. Sold by Leroy Allen.
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J.p.buckner
Geo. Cook
Empress Magaszine
THE
Empress Magazine
Nassau St
Peoria
St. Paul
Mason City Mail
Capon
Minoaupolis
City Ticket
South Adamest
Union Depot
Covinet
Buffalo N. Y
Attica
T.G Gallagher
Cindianapolis
Monon
Roachdale
Springfield
Winey
L. C. Helton
T. P H
Lafayete
Circuit Court
Hettie Strader
Nettie Strader
Mary Jaspison
Peter Jasperson
Tion
Gray
Ayer’s
Jotlings
Indiana Soldiers’ Monument
Durbin
E. G. Hogate
Danville
John H. Baker
W.A. Oliphant
Poseyville
State Normal
State University
Edward Fitzpatrick
Jay County
Supreme Court
E. E. Neal
Noblesville
Easy
Earth
R. Claypool
A. H. Davis
Mt. Sterling
J. Loeb’s
Kokomo
Pepisin Syrup Co
Sirs
Rheu
Elwood McCracken
Leroy Allen
CANDY
Attica Llodiana
Hain Batoan and
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