Life and Achievements of Admiral Dewey advertised
An 8 by 10 inch illustrated life of Admiral Dewey is offered by The Domino Company Chicago for 1.50 with over 500 pages and near 100 illustrations. Enormous demand prompts quick orders and free encore. Also promoted are Shiloh products including cures for coughs dyspepsia and stomach distress with local seller W H Funke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Dewey
Martial Stead
Domioton Company
Caxton
Chicago
Standard Telephone Pole Dispute in Dubuque
Last week Standard Telephone moved to erect additional poles in the alley between Main and Town Streets in Dubuque sparking objections from Home Electric Manager Browne and a protest from Mayor Barg. The mayor refused to permit new poles, citing alley obstruction, while Standard insists room exists on existing poles. President Stevens urged the mayor to make his denial official in writing. the mayor remains firm. The Dubuque dispute has implications for the Elgin operation and interest for Home Electric readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Telephone Company
Dubuque
Brown
Hoina Electric Company
Standard
Browne
Mome Electric Company
Barg
Minttar
Stevens
The
Home Electric
Elgin
Tharafore
Hono
Clayton County Democratic Majorities Reported
Clayton County voters support the Democratic slate with the east ward showing strong margins. The tally lists Fred E. White 148, H. C. Bishop 32, P. W. Conley 41, EB. E. Benton 1206, Chas. Ruegnitz 770, Dr. A. Schmidt 25, C. J. Adam 235, J. H. Zearly 200, J. H. Splies 417.
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Clayton County
East
Fred E. White
H.C. Bishop
P. W. Conley
EB. E. Benton
Chas. Ruegnitz
Dr. A. Schmidt
C.J. Adam
J. H. Zearly
J. H. Splies
Bewe y's Wedding United Admiral Dewey and Mr Hazen
Admiral Dewey and Mr Hazen were secretly married on November 9 with Father Mackin and Rev. Joseph A Foley officiating. Only Mrs Washington McLean and Mrs Ludlow attended, along with Lt Caldwell. The couple left for New York after a private wedding breakfast at Mrs Washington SioLeau's home.
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Dewey
Mackin
Joseph A. Foley
Hurlburt
Admiral Dewey
Hazen
Washington McLean
Ludlow
Lieutenant Caldwell
Washington SioLeau
New York
Father Markin
Sam
Bryan Honored by Henderson for Treaty Aid in Des Moines
In a Des Moines speech Hon. David B. Henderson praised William Jennings Bryan for aiding ratification of the Spain treaty. He stated Bryan’s help was essential, though Bryan held no official national position. Henderson framed Bryan as a duty-bound citizen whose actions prevented anarchy in the islands and safeguarded U S interests.
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Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
David B. Henderson
House
Bryan
Spain
Senate
Henderson
Mulkinley
Danbie
Henderso
Pomona Diamond Offer Sealed for Ten Days Only
A bold advertisement touts genuine Pomona diamonds offered for one dollar with rings or studs, promising world class value and free forwarding to any address. The notice urges readers to order swiftly, including ring sizing tips, and lists 1181-1188 Broadway New York for contact. It shifts to a testimonial for Chamberlain's Pain Balm from Adolph L. Millett of Manchester, praising relief from a long lame shoulder, available at Stoehl's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alto
Pomona Co
Broadway
New York
Chamberlain
Adolph L. Millett
Manchester
N. H
Stoehl’s
AB Frost's Country Folks Series in The Ladies Home Journal
AB Frost the artist undertakes eight paintings titled AB Frost's Country Folks. The series aims to depict the last of American rural types in social neighborhood life. Each pairing is dated and will receive a full-page reproduction in The Ladies Home Journal, running through the Christmas number.
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AB Frost
Ladies? Home Journal
Homeseekers' Tickets Go On Sale In Town Areas
Tickets will be sold to all points within Town Minnesota and South Dakota north of Ble Rock and Abbott Crossing and to Waverly for a single fare plus two dollars for the round trip. Large quantities will also be sold to many cities in Northern Western and Southern states. For information contact CR & N agents or Juno F Burmer Cedar Rapids IA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
South Dakota
Ble
Kock
Abbott Croselng
CR & N
Juno F Burmer
Cedar Rapids
Dennison praises Chamberlain remedy in Bechuanaland dispatch
Captain C. G. Dennison, known for commanding forces in Africa, notes in a Nov 4 1807 dispatch from Vryburg Bechuanaland that he bought Chamberlain's Colis Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for bowel complaints and gave it to his men with each case proving beneficial. For sale by Stoehr's Pharmacy.
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Africa
C. G. Dennison
Galishe
Vryburg
Bechuanaland
Chamberlain
Stoehr
Steger Piano Promises Pure Tone and Durability
Sweet music appeals to heart and soul as the Celebrated Steger Piano is promoted. The ad touts superior materials and thorough testing, noting aging of the best components, modern machinery, and large western factories in Steger Illinois. It invites inquiries for a free descriptive catalogue from Steger & Co. Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steyer
Steger
West
Steger & Co
Chicago
Cedar Rapids Route Playing Cards Offer
The Cedar Rapids Route playing cards described as finest quality and extra finish are for sale by agents of the BCR and N Ry. Priced at liss per pack, two for 25 cents, or $1.50 per dozen. Call at the depot or mail stamps, coins, or money orders to General Passenger Department BCR and N Ry Cedar Rapids Ta for postage paid ecards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
BCR & N Ry
Liss
Bcr&n Ry
Shilohs Cures Prominent Ailments and Dress Goods Sale
An ad touts Shilohs Vitalizer for indigestion constipation dizziness and yellow skin with claims of cures for catarrh and consumption. Also promotes Shilohs Cure and Root Tea for constipation, along with a summer dress goods sale by L Thoma Buffalo New York with assurances of reliability and positive testimonials from W H Finke and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
W. Hi. Finke
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Elgin Roller Mills
Iowa
Graham
Ehrlich & Lawrence
Proprietors
Clermont
New Barber Shipp
Charley Becker
Ed Klingman
Gough
W. HH. Finke
W. H. Funke
W. Us ‘Nko
Desart
Beal
Billiard and Pool Hall
Center Street
Christ Prop
B. Schori & CO
Dinas
Gigi
Robert Evans, Merchant
Bank
Lowa
Bewey
Buck
Especi
MAK
Shiloha
W. H Finke
W. H. Finke
Karl
L. Thoma
Marchant
Buffalo
Tan
W Ui
Finke
Diehl Bros.’ Abstract Co
West Union
Union Bei Bke
Kye
Emma Abbott
Max Raffauf
R. J. Stoehr
Stoehr's
H. Finke
Royal ‘Tailors
Elgin Clothing Store
Temoein Remedy Co
Kewanee
Fusnos
USA
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