Harness racing set to open at Dubuque meeting in August
Detroit hosts a grand circuit start with the Merchants and Manufacturers stakes and a strong field of trotters and pacers. Charles Marvin dominates rumors as top driver with Beloved prospects, while Windsor and Windsor entries hint at a strong Dubuque turnout and sizable purses drawing horsemen from across regions.
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Detroit
Atlantic
Via
Chamber of Commerce
Fur Purcern
Muu
Eneh
Fintle Siza
Charles Marvin
Windsor
Cansada
Marvin
Digtine
Ist
Goldsmith Match
Qreen
Stanford
Menlo Park
California
Ele
Alte
Aga
Battle Shan
Windsor Tast
Ynere Sims
Nutwood Driving Club
Aus
Dubuque
Grain-O: A New Coffee Alternative Endorsed by Family
A letter from Le Roy New York dated April 1 1900 extols Grain-O as a healthier coffee substitute. The sender Lilgie Soceor claims a brother once sick from coffee improved after switching, and states long-term use sustains health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David City
Neb
le Roy
N.Y
Theoctor
Lilgie Soceor
Real estate transfers week ending in 1920s records
Real estate transfers for the week ending as compiled by local agents. Listings include transfers in Taylor Township and Dyersville area with acreages noted such as 160 acres and 149 13 1/2 months in specified sections. Names include T. Of Simith, S. Taylor, L. Schemmel, Ben Walsh, and Jd. ed. Walsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo, Salot
Insurancs
Property transfers and land parcels listed for sale
A lengthy catalog lists multiple deeds and transfers including lots in Geiger's Subdivision West Cascade Prairie Creek and Union Additions, with owners such as J Contin Sr J Contin and Louis Voight & Sons Co. detailed parcel descriptions, sections and acres and total sums noted. The notice includes a teaser for Summer Outings by Grand Trunk Railway with pamphlets available from J I Burgis at 249 Clark St Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. Gauthier
A. Gandolfo
Lin Yates
Ing
M.C. Quade
Geiger’s
A. Shemler
CG. O'Connor
Cook
D. C. Gibbs
Farley Junction
E. Rumpel
W. GC. Rumpel
Jefferson
T. J. Contin
Louis Voight & Sons Co
J. Contin, Sr
P. J. Conlin
Sec
Whitewater
Uwpi
Ludwich
I. A. Durkin
West Caps
J. Sowner
P. Conter
West Cascade
Wf. Neville
C. Tfolmes
Union Add
East
Romhghuegs
Dalerte
Ewido Cet
Enews
Grand Trunk Railway System
J. I. Burgis
Clark St
Jackson Boulevard
Chicago
Resignation and Death Stir Washington Politics
Dr. L W Habercorn resigns from the Republican national and congressional committees over imperialism and militarism. Senator Gear of Iowa dies at 4:28 am in Washington, heart disease, after a long career from mayor to senator, with funeral plans arranged for Burlington.
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Washington
L. W. Habercorn
Republican National and
Congressional Committees
Republican Congressional Committee
Flo
United States
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Senate
Tam
Republic
Gear
Iowna
Portland
Briel
John ,Ilenry Gear
Burlington
Iowa
Ithaca
N. Y
Galena
Fort Snelling
Iowa Territory
Iowa House of Representatives
Treasury
Harrison
General Assembly
General Assembly Last Winter. Account of His' Lastliness While Senator Gear
Wilson
Agricultural Department
Col. S. Root
Senator Gear
Pennsylvania
Col. Ransdell
Frye
Maine
House
Henderson
Crear
Heyond
Z. W. Blythe
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Forace‘Rand
Chicago
Chicago, Burlington and Quincey
Popular Syrup of Figs Ad Backs Family Use
The ad extols the pleasant flavor and gentle action of Syrup of Figs as a laxative for costive or bilious parents. It claims gratifying results and recommends every family keep a bottle, noting manufacture by the California Fig Syrup Co and dentist M. D. Goble at Ninth and Main streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caliifornia Fig Syrup Co
Death of Senator Gear Retired in Usual Health at Night
Senator Gear dies after a period of illness described as indisposition growing worse through the night. W B Allison and Admiral Walker leading figures offer condolences. The Des Moines report discusses possible succession decisions by Gov. Shaw and potential candidates Dolliver and Cummins, with political maneuvering tied to upcoming elections and a proposed biennial reform.
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Admiral Walker
Navy
Gear
Pasco
Florida
J. C. Welliver
Sioux City Tribune
Des Moines
Iowa
United States
Bright
Washington
Shaw
J. C. Millman
Harrison County
Shaw, Dolliver
Dolliver
Cummins
Fiery crater silent after eruption mystery
Scientists visited the crater to learn why the cone vanished and the eruption ceased. They propose several theories, with subsidence the prevailing view, seen as providential, and the event as sudden as common stomach ailments. A remedy ad promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for digestion and general health.
Burlington Route Special Summer Excursions
Burlington Route will offer special summer excursions to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City Ogden Spearfish Deadwood Sheridan with tickets at half fare plus two dollars for the round trip dates July 17 August 1 7 and 21 return by October 31 stopovers within thirty days after first Colorado point full route and rate details at City Office 612 Main Street or depot foot of Second Street
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Colorado
Utnah
Black Hills
Burlington
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Glenwood Springs
Colo
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Utah
Spearfish
Deadwood
S. C
Sheridan
Wyo
Colorado Common Point
Main Street
Second Street
Home Seekers Excursion Half Fare Tickets Sold
Burlington Route agents offer Homeseekers Excursion tickets at half fare plus 2 dollars for round trips to all Homeseekers territory west northwest south and southwest. Tickets on sale July 17 August 7 and 21 returnable within twenty one days. Information at 611 Main street city office or depot at Second street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomeseekers
Burlington
Homeseekers
Main Street
Second Street
Lamp of Reason Teas Offered by Greatest Reason Producer
An advertisement notes Rocky Mountain Tea and the Lamp of Reason, promoted by the Greatest Reason producer. It invites readers to ask their druggist in the Evening Herald and provides telephone contact 212 for orders or inquiries.
McGovern and Erne Set for Madison Square Bout
The bantam and featherweight champion hopeful fights Frank Erne at 128 pounds in Madison Square on Monday. Erne insists his skill and punching power will beat McGovern, who promises relentless pressure and hard rights. Page’s Climax Salve ad concludes the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank Erne
Terry McGovern
Madison Square
Iime
Brooklyn
McGovern
Eric
Terry
Ryan and Root Set for Chicago Exhibition
Promoters finally arrange a twenty five round showcase between Jack Root and Tommy Ryan at Tatterssalls in Chicago on Tuesday night July 24 amid prior illness delaying the match. Both fighters are described as aggressive and skilled with Ryan boasting about seventy five bouts and only two losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Root
West
Tommy Ryan
New York
Ryan
Tattersall's
Chicago
Two Boxers Seek Clean Records In Big Fight
The veteran Kid McCoy meets a younger challenger as each fighter aims to extend an unbeaten string. The article notes McCoy and his rival have fought many times and seek to keep their records intact in an anticipated contest.
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Kid McCoy
Root
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D. L. W. Habercorn
M. D. Goble
Ninth and Main Streets
Washington City
Harry
W. B. Allison
Vesuvius
Iivening Herald
Litle Wen
Hell
Erne
Page
Sas L Trom Nomnie
Specig
Hon Fon
Ryan and
Tatersalls
Evening Herald
Richardson’s Men’s Shoes
Vici Kid
Russia
Richardson
BOT
Gas Service
KEY City Gas CO
Mains Street
Welsbach
Chickering, Lindeman
Chase Bros
Hackley and Carlisle
Lyon-Barnard Co
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