Favorite Prescription Makes Work Women Strong and Sick Well
A testimonial ad extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female ailments. It claims relief from uterine disease, insomnia, and nervous gloom, noting a long sick spell ended after using the product. The letter cites a healthy baby and a return to happiness as evidence of success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bivarre
Mire Ori
Seomaiag
Albert Hi
Vurlte
Esc
Attaniont, Grundy Co
Vancete
Drus
Fitz Defeats Sharkey In Six Minute Contests At Coney Island
Fitz battled Sharkey at the Athletic Club in Coney Island and won in under six minutes. The Chicago referee George Siler reports Fitzsimmons used superior science and accuracy to outbox the hard rushing Sharkey, landing cleaner blows and controlling the pace. Crowd disappointment centered on club arrangements and rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Siler
Chicago
Fitzsimmons-Sharkey
Chiesa
Sharkey
Gagtte
Titz
Liob
Hime
Jin
Jeffries
Sue Sherkey
Sitzstminong
O'Rourke
Arexit
Anet Fitz
Belunge
Bob
Cagher
Ite
Mike Donovan
Sal Ty
Oswinelngs
Tom
Pitz
Easiy
Shuarkey
Fitz
Excursion tickets to Chicago offered on Illinois Central trains
Excursion tickets to Chicago will be sold for several Illinois Central trains including late Friday night through Monday morning departures and the regular trains on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Laborers on railroad construction at Lyle Winn wages 1.50 per day. Apply at Roadmaster's office J BR R Passenger Depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lyle, Winn
BR. R
Dubuque Delegation urged for Cascade County Fair
County fair at Cascade next week promotes Dubuque day with a special Milwaukee train service. A large Dubuque delegation is encouraged to attend Aug 28 to 31, with Dubuque day on Thursday and events including agricultural exhibits and modernized fairs, aiming for a cordial, successful celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade
Dubuque
Dubuque Day
Dubuquets
Dubuque County
Long-Drawn List of Dubuque Marshals Through 1900
A historical Dubuque record lists marshals by year from 1855 to 1900, noting that marshals were appointed by the city council after 1880 and that Dan Duane was the first appointed marshal and Ed Morgan the first elected marshal in 1898. It also records a 1867 marshal salary of 1000 dollars rising to 1200 dollars in 1868 and remaining thereafter. The notice mentions a Knights of Pythias gathering in Detroit in 1900 with rail excursion details.
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Dubuque
PLC
Morchiser
Reese
Peter Kiene
S.ecces
G. Hargus
Wwargus
J. Cromer
Morhiserisse
Ccce
Tee Eevene Nee
LSGT
Morhiserecci
LSGS
Owen Teardy
Dane
ST. Ago
B. Ee Rigg
Csese
Ricans
Asds
Raesleeerieee
Morgan
Detroit to Chicago Round Trip Fare Announcement
Detroit travelers may return by September 5 or pay 50 cents by September 14 to secure a round trip at $14.55 via Grand Trunk from Chicago. Michigan Central and Wabash routes cost 60 cents more. For details contact Fr. B. Foss, city ticket agent, 695 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa.
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Detroit
Grand Trunk Raiilroad
Chicago
Michigan Central
Wabash
Fr. B. Foss
Main Street
Dubuque
Iowa
Olive Branch No 264 Picnic At Twin Springs
The Olive Branch No 264 of the Modern Brotherhood of America will hold its third annual picnic at Twin Springs on Sunday August 26. The Pull Military Band will attend and a grand concert will be held afternoon and evening. It is the last Sunday outing of the season. The Great Western Railway will publish the time card later.
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Olive Branch No. 264
Twin Springs
Pull
Great Western Railway
Robinson Named Iowa Elks District Deputy in Iowa
Fred C. Robinson of Dubuque is appointed district deputy of the Iowa Elks by Jerome B. Fisher and becomes head of the order in the state. The role involves installing lodges, screening membership, settling lodge disputes, and supervising about 3,500 members across 36 lodges.
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Fred C. Robinson
Dubuque
Iowa
Mr. Robinson
Order
Jerome B. Fisher
New York
Elks of America
Des Moines
Sioux City
Robinson
Els
Fisher
Elks
Myr. Robinson
Dubuque Lodge
The
Iowan
Gentry’s Famous Dog and Pony Show Expanded Parade
Gentry presents ARISTOCRATEE actors and 200 performing baby elephants in a new 250 act show. A big parade debuts at 10 30 a m with admission at 25 cents and children 15 cents.
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Gentry
Agents Wanted and Sewer Bid Notices from 1900
A historical ad offers $25 daily for field agents selling a patent novelty waterproof nook tiles. Separately, Dubuque IA invites sealed bids by Sept 6 1900 for a 12 inch sanitary sewer on West Locust Street with 1700 feet and eight manholes, awarding based on city council action and requiring $100 bid guarantee.
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Tve
M. & M. Manly. Co
Dept. C
Springfield
Mass
West Locust Street
Clark Street
Union Avenue
City Recorder
Dubuque
Dubuque,Ia
LL. M
Langstaff
Rose Street
Center Place
Dubuque Bank
L. M. Langstaff
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KEY City Gas CO
Dubuque Malting Co
Dubuque Iowa, Ee! Ante
A. Tredway & Sons Hardware Co
Winckamith and Wagonmakers
Town Street
C. A. Lorenz & CO
Sixth Street
McCarthy
John
Keogh
HS Swler
Chicago Tribune
Clovernoys
Sharke
Ims
Corbett
Pitt
George
Gasgaue
Marshals
Knights OF Pythias
Mich
Chicago Great ‘Western Railway
Modern Brotherhood OF America
TRE News
Herald
Globe Light and Heating Company
William Cazate
Laude
James Cazate
Sanford Ave
Jackson St
Tiodays
Dubuque Cabinet Makers
Ass'n
Europe
Bechtel
Henry Wilberding
Clay Street
Jaeger, Lang & CO
Main St
Dubuque, Iowa
H. L. Manning
Burden & Lawther
City of
Goethe
Burden
Ctty
Johanna Broderick
District Court
Jas. A. Hayes
John I. Mullany
W. F. Rupert
Eighth Street
Jabuque Architectural Iron Works
A. Matthews
J. R. Lindsay
J. P. Frantzia
Matthews, Lindsay & Frantzen Attorneys
Bank and Insurance Building
Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Rock Island
St. Paul
Minnepolis
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