Steiner Fratricide: Brother Killed in Elgin Area Dispute
A long troubled quarrel between two old Switzer immigrant brothers near Elgin culminated in the shooting of John Steiner by his brother Sam Steiner after a night of drinking and argument. Sam surrendered to authorities in West Union after fleeing. Coroner and proceedings followed with witness testimony and questions about responsibility.
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Ban Steiner
John
Baca
Elgin
Samwis
Debi
Maine
Neiller
Thule Acequiaint
Sian Steiner
United States
Dubuque
Sam
Teres
Andrew Hlansberger
Elna Herper
Lunsberzer
West Union
Owlwein
Sam Steiner
Bhutsberger
John Steiner
Robinson
Orbeain
Algo
Anorteins
B. Robinson
West Baton
H. 8. Hidsel
Buin Steiner
Judle
Tle
Numaberger
Change in Capper and Shaffer's Store Ownership
Luther Shaffer buys his brother J D Shaffer's interest in Capper and Shaffer. John Shiller resigns county supervisor duties to focus on store efforts. Luther Shaffer plans to push the business at the Commercial Hotel in Elgin on April 25 and 26 offering dental services and bargains to customers.
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Luther Shaffer
D. O's
J.D. Shaffer
Capper & Shaffer
T Luther
John Shiller
Bigin
Luther Shafter
Elie
Thas
Buttermakers' Excursion Sale Exposed In Sioux Falls
January 23 to 29 event details outline low rate travel for creamerymen. Agents of Roe Ny plan round trip sales to Sioux Falls and January 28 departures. midnight departures on January 24. Special horn pack from Aberdeur and Chimberlin, with Jack Rabbig estasy, noted. Contact CR & N agents or J. Morrow in Cedar Rapids for particulars.
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Sioux Falls
S. C
I, Roe Ny
Codie
Tnes
Jack Rabbig
Aberdeur
Chimberliin
J. Morrow
P&t
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
California tourist car service advertised from Cedar Rapids
Every Tuesday during wine season the BOR and N Tourists Excursion offers a direct rail run to Los Angeles and San Francisco via Kansas City and Fort Worth with the Southern Pacific route. Fare cited as $5.50 per berth from Cedar Rapids, with a special conductor and colored porter, meals to be prepared en route. Other notes mention rates, berths, and agent contacts in Cedar Rapids for descriptive matter and sales of travel cards.
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BOR & N
California
Los Angles
San Friin
Visco
Kansas City
Fort Worth
Pauilley
Cedar Rapids
J, Monroy
PL & IY
Lown
Californiaward travelers seek cheap, comfy fruit guides
Thousands seek full information on where to go for fruit raising and economical travel. California Bureau of Information offers guidance, Box 672 Cedar Rapids. Commentary notes Shiloh's Cure as a remedy for advanced consumption. anecdotal praise claims it saved a life, sold by W U Finke.
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Tan
W UW
Finke
Clover Root Tea Praised For Nervous Symptoms
The testimonial notes calm nerves and strengthened constitution after using Karl's Clover Root Tea. It claims relief for nervous tension and bodily complaints including constipation and bowel issues, attributing improved health and vigor to the product sold by W. O. Finke in Hartford, Connecticut.
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Gemar
Karl
Leaith
Stremath
B.A. Sweet
Lartford
W. Ol, Finke
Simple methods to produce ozone for clean air
A vintage note explains how ozone arises in nature and its possible hygienic role. It describes a cheap method for generating ozone at home by hanging moist linen in a dry wind, which charges room air with ozone and turns iodide paper blue. It suggests laundries and clean linen benefit from ozone and discusses atmospheric sources like sea and mountain air.
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London
Rubler Warns on Teeth From Rubber Nipples
A well known Grutist notes bottle feeding may harm teeth. He argues rubber nipples, with sulfur or hardening agents, weaken and discolour teeth, causing decay years earlier. He sees need for a substitute and criticizes ongoing use of traditional rubber nipples.
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Randmotiers
USA
Be Prepared For Cold Weather Health Tips
Advice emphasizes proper protection as heat shifts, noting that many neglect gloves, coats, and scarves. It recommends warmer footwear, increased trunk coverage, and avoiding excessive wrapping to prevent congestion. Daily cold salt water rinse and sponge baths are urged to strengthen chest and throat health.
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Agadius
Worry as a Fatal Force in Modern Science
The piece notes that worry can kill by injuring brain function, the brain as the body's nutritive center impacted first, with other organs failing as diseases emerge. It warns against ongoing anxious thought as the brain cannot endure perpetual unease, though brief worry may be managed by the mind.
Dragonfly Eye and Caterpillar Muscle Fact Fragment
A fragment notes a dragonfly eye with 28,090 polished lenses and a caterpillar body having about 4,000 muscles. It reads like a quirky science trivia snippet with two extreme biological figures.
Stop That Cong Take Warning From Shilah's Cure
A fragmented ad warns against consuming a supposed remedy labeled Shilalh's Cure. It touts radiation risks and claims it can cure appetite issues and yellow skin with a product named Shilol's Vituliger. Sale promised by a trader identified as We IL Finke.
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Finke
Complete World Map Atlas Promises Ready Reference
A 16 page map collection by B. G. R. & N. Ry covers Guha West Indies Philippines Spain Portugal with color maps of Puerto Rico Hawaii and Cuba. Includes history of the Spanish American War and Uncle Sam's possessions. Sold by agents or sent postage paid. world atlas and history offered for 25 cents.
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Guha
West Indies
Philippine Islands
Spain
Portugal
Unvana
J. Morton
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Puerto Rico
Hawaii
Cuba
Uncle Sam
B, GR & In. Ry
T. A
Miller Lime sold at Miller's Kilns near Elgin and yards
Local lime prompt touts Miller Lime as purest and best in Elgin. Ready to sell this week with full measure and quality guaranteed. Price 25 cents per bushel. Available at Miller's Kilns one mile west of Elgin or John Lehmin & Son's Lumber Yards Elgin.
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Elgin
John Lehmin
Best Cedar Rapids Route high grade cards for sale
Best Cedar Rapids Route high grade cards offering extra quality and finish. Cards priced at 1 per pack, two for 25 cents, 1.00 per dozen, with stamps or money orders sent to J. Morton, G. P & T. A., Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Also notice of veterinary services by TH Tumy in Elgin, with Finke's Drug Store as a contact point. Ladies urged to try Karl's Clover Tin for constipation, sent by W. W. Finke.
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Cedar Rapids
Rowe High Gerade
J. Monros
U, P&t
AL Codie Rapids
B., GC
Elgin
Finke's Drug Store
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