Community Notes From Wilage and Surroundings
The column records local events in Wilage and nearby towns including school staff arrivals, bank openings, storm aftermath, and residents visiting kin. Notables include Miss Elizabeth Crowe returning home, John Crowe Jr taking a position at C S McLaughlin Co pharmacy, and Clermont State Bank starting operations with Larrabee Bank assets transitioning. Also mentions storms damaging a livery stable roof, new cement walks, and preparations for a National Elevating Road Grader purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rynaler
Independence
Our City
Didlexant
Pat Wilage
George Meaty
University of Tow City
Apendy Je
John Reed
WeaMfoines
Latralice
Elias Appleman
Elizabeth Crowe
Mazon City
Nellie Cavanaugh
Rae Sullivan
Aggie Nealon
Mame Sheehan
Ray Garvey
Qselan
Decormh
Wolves of Christians
Harold Tonjum
T. Mosby
Ole Pattison
Anne Mosby
Moaby
Gilbert Burass
Clermont State Bank
Wai. Larrabee
Larrabee Bank
Thos, Lewis
Elgin
Union
West
Ed Hidinger
Alice
Italy
D. A. Musser
Bram
M. O
H.C. Musser
Pennsylvania
Dada
Riley Rich
David City
Neb
Waterbury
Jack Fox
Iowa City
8. U. Ty
Medical Department
Walter
D. W. Clements
D.O. Smith
Dayenport
Misonto Grand Lodge
Elgin Area Social and Church Notes Plus Ailment Remedy
Community notes recount quilting bee at Della Chapman's, visits by Frey and Doty families, and multiple Sunday gatherings among locals including Rothlisberger and Jones households. A church lecture drew a large crowd while a Woodman Hall dance enjoyed good attendance. Also mentions common aches preventively relieved by Chamberlain's Pain Balm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Gilson
Della
Chapman
Ralph Reichert
Gueat
Clarenes Doty
Clarence
Jenave
Lena
Harry Wenger
Mya
Martin Frey
Wadena
O. M. Frite
Quace Jones
Fayette
Aumamer Auhook
Avast Duxkey
Kimball
Charles
Elkader
Alford
Wenger
Rothhisberges
Woodman Hall
Elmer Medberry
Rothlisberger Bros
New Elkader
Albert Klingman
Grace Jones
Pas Joyce
Resolutions Honoring Neighbors of Cedar Camp No 8870
Resolutions by Cedar Camp No 8870 M W A Highland express sympathy for William Boyle and his sons James Charley and Lou J Kohler amid their loss. The document notes deaths, sends condolences, requests publication in the Elgin Bona, and lists committee members. Also mentions visitors, mining interests, and local highway weed cleanup efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Camp
Highland
Totes
William Boyle
James Boyle
Charley, Boyle
Lou J. Kohler
Charley Boyle
Lou J. Robles
Cat
Elgin Bona
Curious World Facts From 19th Century Snippets
A collage of curiosities notes 20000 dry goods stores in the United States, a Parisian omen, British ballooning limits, passport rules in Egypt, new two cent coins in South Africa, giraffe tongue as a delicacy, imported cigars with 1867 stamps found in Danvers, the death of polyglot master Saufelni in Olishtania, John Waterworth the oldest engineer dying in Preston aged 85 after a long career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Parla
Egypt
South Africa
Danvers
Sauefelni
Oliistiania
John Waterworth
Preston
England
Work Without Drudgery Inspires Dignity in All Vocations
A Success Magazine excerpt urges cheerful, diligent work as the true dignity of life. It praises striving to improve rather than seeking easy results, arguing that mastery in any calling elevates character. The piece contrasts humble crafts with unsatisfactory professions to motivate perseverance and self-improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artifad
Success Magazine
Josh Billings Philosophy On Life And Hypocrisy
A compact set of Josh Billings observations on life pride adversity learning and human nature. The piece jokes about fame wealth the foolishness of youth and the dangers of trusting appearances. It uses humorous old fashioned phrasing to poke fun at society and human foibles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ako Byer
Speed records across animals and human limits
The fragment lists extraordinary speeds: an eight oared boat at 197 inches per second, boats averaging thirty six yards per second, a dog speed by a borzal, a Russian wolfhound at seventy five feet per second, gazelles beyond eighty feet per second, skaters near ten yards per second, runners around twenty five yards per second, a skier jumper near forty yards per second, and a man leaping 120 tent (likely yards) in a record jump. The source mixes inconsistent units and misspellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onramen
Leota
International Grand League Convention Route Omaha to Denver
garbled notice outlines transport issues for the Epworth League Convention in Danvers with reduced fare from Omaha to Denver. Rock Island System arranging travel, plus a transportation committee chair and agents named. Also includes a pest control tip recommending moth balls to deter cucumber bugs and protect plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Denver
Epworth
Danver
Omulie
Lenge Jottiaha
Rock Island
Gao
Hauffman
Transportation Committee
Dea Moines
Towa Or
Cure for Kidney Ailment Promoted by Electric Bitters
E A Schiefelbeid, visiting from Waverly, plans to marry Nettis Berger of Elgin at six this Thursday afternoon. The article touts Electric Bitters as a cure for kidney, liver, and stomach weakness, citing a testimonial from C. F. Collier of Cherokee, Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Collier
Cherokee
Muehlenthaler Bros. Druggiste
E. A. Schiefelbeid
Waverly
Nettis Berger
Elgin
Dying of Consumption Compared to Famine Torment
A period piece touts consumption pain as a long torture and praises Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs, colds, and bronchitis with a claimed pneumonia preventive effect. Mentions Cearfons Maryland resident William Myers and a Chicago style ad for Muehlenthaler Bros. drugs at 50c and 1.00. Also notes J Riley Bennett Jamaica chemist endorsement and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as best for whooping cough. Ads invite reading about S. Holstenson and sale items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm, Myers
Cearfons
Dr. King
Muehlenthaler Bros
Jamiaten
J. Riley Bennett
Brown'a
Janigi¢a
West India
Telands
Chamberlain
S. Holstenson
New Life Pills Promise Quick Bowel Cure Across Ads
An ad touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a universal cure for bowel and stomach ailments including headaches and biliousness. Muhlenthalers drug store offers the remedy at 250. Other items note Clermont resident Holver Olson visiting and the United Commercial Travelers Association planning a national home in Cedar Rapids. A famous-scene exchange hints at marriage gossip and social life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Muhilenthaler Bros
Cadar Rapids
United Commercial Travelers Association
Sinclair
9 Society
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tate Bank
Disin
Baat
Henao
Darien
Bey
Cleon
Divit Jacobian
Ranahote
Dapositase
Sdane
Tuyea and
Salle
United Eastes
Europe
Lavka
Businees
Stevens Ee
Sion Stevens
Stevens
TOOL
Shicopee Falls
Mase
U Bae
Undertaker
L. Freiburghaus
Van's Abstract and Insurance Office
B. W. van Atten
West Union
Iowa
Bopp
Fothergill
Dee Oleqtio
Rungeon
Calle
Day
Tlzht
Dewey Hotel
Evam
Mwa
Hadsel
M. R. Elgin
Clermont In
Transnet
Ite
Parsons
Berry
Win
Larrabee
Nols
Helgerson
Ferguson
Liu
Jus
Sheehan
Larrabee, Jr
Des Muinys
F. Camont
Blata
Halver Olvon
Non Crowe
Suiniay
Wible
Ossian Friends
Cemant
Episcopal Phureus
Mee Clias
Cedar” Baalile
Elmer Cross
West Union Notes
Phil Weaver
Christian Miller
Hon
John
Clermont
G. H. Talmadge
Gazette Office
Oshing
Minneote
Boone
Illyria
Chamberidin
C. L. Shaffer
C. M. Fsird
Fatn
Arthur Dibble
John Anderson
Helena Munxtang
Jenniie Anderson
Bucklen
O. K
D. L. Gregory
Hope
Tex
Muehienthaler Bros. Drug Store
Conner
Scott
Chetty i
Ayer
Aera Sarrafarella
Ayers
Josh Billings
Hi Liediie
T. J. Capper
Holver Olson
Gray
Smith
Rigaak
i J. _MONNEHAN
Noir
J. W. Bopp
K Teague
Kad Betweed
Fort Worth
Paul Ninneapolis Lere Bayond
Yollowe
Sun
ALLEN
Missouri River
Chicago
Schori&Sons Desler
K. W. Markham
M. Dorland
G. A. Dorland
C. M. Vorland
Philips i Mughes
Wrat Union
W. B. Chasnexrd
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