GOLDWATCH OFFER FROM WATCHMAKERS ALLIANCE LONDON
An English advertisement touts solid 14 carat gold watches priced in England at 5 pounds, with a free watch offer upon sending 50 cents and a 50 cent international money order. A silver brooch worth 1 dollar is included, and the watch is mailed by registered post with a two year warranty. Address: 184 Oxford Street, London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Tve
Alliance & Ernest Goode's Stores, Ltd
Oxford St
London
Munay
Unsolicited Testimonial Warns of Water Watch Scam
A damaged notice cites E Wins praising a free water watch from the Watermaker's Alliance in England. It warns readers to beware and directs money orders to a Lennox address, urging vigilance against costly watch scams and misrepresented gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pritess
Bringham
England
Lennox
Robert Evans Merchant Tailor Ad at Elgin Town
Robert Evans, a merchant tailor, offers fine custom suits in latest styles with reasonable charges. All orders filled on short notice. Repairs and pressing done neatly. Complete line of samples. Satisfaction guaranteed. Fire’s door east of Bank in Elgin Town.
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Elgin, Town
Karl's Clover Root Tea Sold by W H Finke
An advertisement for Karl's Clover Root Tea claims relief for constipation and offers a money back guarantee if the customer is not satisfied after trying it. The product is sold by W H Finke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl
W. H. Finke
Mia S. A. Sweet
Hartford
W. HL. Finke
Mardi Oras advertisement and medical testimonials
An old newspaper fragment advertises low fare round trip tickets to New Orleans and Mobile from Mardi Oras with sale dates in February and ticket validity until February 29. It includes testimonials praising Shiloh's Cure and Shiloh's remedies for consumption nervous conditions and coughs, credited to local residents and sold by W. H. Finke.
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Shiloh
W. H. Finke
New Orleans
Lay
Mobile
Callan
BOR
N. Ry
Morton
Cadur Rapids
Lown
W. HL Finke
Playing Cards for Bh CR & NM Ry Agents Cedar Rapids Route
High grade playing cards offered to all agents of the Cedar Rapids and Missouri River Railway. Prices include 16 cents per pack, two packs for 25 cents, $1.60 per dozen. Orders accepted from agents with stamps or money orders. Address J Mowron GP TA Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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Cedar Rapids
Bh CR
NM. Ry
Pontige
Pric
J. Mowron
R.&n.ry Pack
Cecar Rapids
Ee Sam
Philipines
Hawaii
Cuba
Puerto Rico
R'y
Morton G.P &P AQ
Colne Ravide Ia
Elgin saloon closes. requests return of empties
Grorar Heller of Elgin Iowa says the Agity saloon business has ceased and asks patrons to return all empty beer cases and kegs to his old stand to save him costs. He emphasizes collectors should bring empties to the former location.
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Agity
Elgin
Grorar Heller
Lowa
Retired Blacksmith Criticizes Iowa Revenue Law
Burlington resident rails against the new Iowa tax statute calling it unconstitutional and vows to test it. He cites personal property and tax schemes, urging resistance and declaring he will relocate or conceal property to avoid taxation. Manchester notes report on Spring Ranch fish hatchery ripples amid funding debates and hatchery expansion.
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Burlington
Iowa
Flo
Kroppach
Revenue official clarifies 2 cent stamp rule for creamery checks
The Revenue Department replies that a 2 cent stamp is required on orders drawn by a secretary to a treasurer of a company or corporation, or by an endorser in favor, but not when the order is presented directly to the treasurer by the secretary. The Burlington message sought to dispute an alleged ruling, which the department says never existed.
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Kemble
Dubuque
Burlington
Rounds
Mr. Rounds
Commissioner For Revenue
Treasurer Department
Washington, D. C
J. M. Kemble
Iowan
J. G. Rounds
Citizens’ National Bank of
Des Moines
Iowa
Cremmnery
A & Cent
W. W. Wilson
Late Literary News on Arms, Religion and New Words
The piece notes British arms triumphs over the Mahdists in Sudan and explains fanatism and discipline. It cites Mohamed’s tenets, Arab conquests, and the followers of Confucius, Zoroaster, Buddha, Mohammed, and Gung Moy in the United States. It previews a February Guanopolitan chapter on religious history.
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Soudun
Mohamed
Confurius
Zoroaster
Buddha
Mohammed
Bungath
Gung Moy
United States
John Gruben Walker
Alger Warns Against Impressing Volunteers into Regular Army
Secretary of War Alger, speaking at the Brooklyn Union League banquet on February 13, warns that impressing volunteer soldiers into the regular army is being considered. He cites long service by volunteers through 250,000 arrivals in May and June, 150,000 returning home, with 120,000 still in service, and pledges that field troops will not be released if needed. He argues military redefinition shifts threaten republican liberty.
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Manchester
Spring Ranch
Spb
Dohnson
Congress
Johnson
Mississippi
Alger
Brooklyn Union League Club
Manila
Demient Uy
Barat
Probating of Will Notice in Fayette County Iowa
Notice is given that on March 7 1899 in the District Court of Fayette County Iowa an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Nancy A Smith deceased will be heard for proof and admission to probate. Dated West Union Iowa February 1890.
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Fayette County
Nancy A. Smith
West Union
Iowa
Sheriff’s Sale Notice for Payette County Iowa 1899
By virtue of a general execution from the District Court of Payette County Iowa dated February 15 1886 Henry Durts Sons plaintiffs sue Peck Bros and Peck defendants for 9420 57 principal plus 88 70 interest and costs. The sale of property in West Union Iowa to satisfy the judgement will be held at the Court House on March 9 1899 at one o clock. Dated West Union Iowa February 6 1899 Sheriff AL ocxcxda bail and veterinary surgeon notice follows at Elgin and Finke’s Drug Store for calls.
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Nan County
Lowa
Henry Durt
Peck Bros
B. Peek
Wm. M. Peek
Pour Hundred
Tollara
Wilt
Pebriney
Muery
Oelwe
Amd
Biehest
West Union
Towa
Payette County
Elgin
Dyapepain Cure and Vitalizer Promoted by W H Pinke
An advertisement touts Dyapepain as a cure and Shiloh’s Vitalizer for sour stomach and distress, claiming immediate relief. W. H. Pinke endorses the remedies, asserting kidney and liver benefits.
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Shiloh
W. H. Pinke
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Robert Evans
Marky Kiple
Kiple & Sutter
General Carpenters
Elgin, Iowa
Curo
Buffalo
Hinke
Givini Yineroms
Chattancoga Medicina Co
Ene
Cooper
Tupeto
Alea
B.C
Morton, GP. & T
Boag
B. Schori & CO
Hintea
S.J. Greenley
Teanlog
Haulbe Aan
Billiard and Pool Hall
Center Street
John Christ Prep
W. i Finke
Sala
Quincy
Elly
Union Besibe
Emma Abbott
George Heller
R. J. Stoehr
Stoehr’s
W.H. Finke
Miper
Ata
Ripans
Tex Rivas
Cyranical County
Spruce St
New York
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