Rock Island trains offer through service to major western points
The Rock Island routes advertise through daytime coaches and sleepers from Chicago to Denver Salt Lake City and San Francisco with connections at Denver and Colorado Springs. The listing highlights free reclining chair cars and dining service, plus connections via Albert Lea to Minneapolis St Paul and Sioux Falls. An adjacent feature profiles Miss Mabel Stephenson a bird mimic and singing performer with a vivid biographical note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joliet
Ottawa
Peoria
la Salle
Moline
Rock Island
Illinois
Davenport
Muscatine
Ottumwa
Oskaloosa
Des Moines
Winterset
Audubon
Harlan
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Minnesota
Watertown
Sioux Falls
Dakota
Cameron
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Missouri
Omaha
Lincoln
Fairbury
Nelson
Nebraska
Atchison
Leavenworth
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Topeka
8St. Joseph
Salt Lake City
Ogden
San Francisco
Manitou
Pike's Peak
Colorado
Kansas
Indian Territory
Albert Lea
Lakes
Pacific Coast
United States
Canada
Local Bank Ad Promotes Real Estate and Personal Loans
Transacts general banking business and lends money at reasonable rates for long or short terms secured by real estate or personal security. Wills and valuables kept as custodian without charge. Four percent interest paid on deposits for at least six months.
No Interest Paid On Demand Deposits
A dated notice lists the directors and officers including J. E. Roth as president and E. A. Howard as cashier. The page names numerous individuals such as James Sullivan and W. Lamson among signatories and stakeholders.
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J. E. Roth
Jas. Sullivan
W. Pres
E. A. Howard
Cashier
James Louden
Higley
James Sullivan
W. KE. Bradshaw
Emey
Ed. Hunt
Jos. Ricksher
T. Byrnes
T. R. Howlett
J. F. Loehr
Geo. D. Clarke
Lafe Coop
Ward Lamson
R. W Lamson
Geo. W. Ball
R. F. Ratcliff
W. A Lamson
J. W. Burnett
Joseph Roth
E. F. Simmons
Chris. Roth
D. W. Templeton
Eugene Campbell
H. Watkins
Adam Messer
N. M. Slagle
D. M. Parrett
J. P. Manatrey
Will
Prewitt
Wm. C. Hawk
Thos. Louden
J. H. Allender
A.C. D. Bradshaw
H. B. Rodgers
J. S. Louden
A. F. Cassel
F. O. Danielson
August Walgren
W. 8. Vaught
John McLane
George Mowery
Chas. D. Leggett
Beads for Helen's Eyes Allegedly Explained by Grandmother
A New York Tribune quotation recalls a kindly grandmother tying gold beads on a grandchild with the claim the beads would aid Helen's eyes. A public figure justified an iron ring on his finger as a remedy for rheumatism in a similar vein.
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Leah
Helen
New York Tribune
Train Run Ravaged by Speed on Iowa Bridge
Iowa Cor. Chicago Tribune recounts President Ives of the Burlington road riding a special car at high speed. The train struck a bend near Boone river bridge, causing a seven inch bridge displacement and a dramatic jolt that sent officers and passengers sliding.
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Eves
Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railroad
Sioux Falls
White
Hannegan
Utt
Charlie
Ives
New York Central
Livermore
Goldfield
Boone River
Boone
President Ives
Dave
Old Funk
Special
Engineer White
Att
China
Savyen
Funk
Charlie Ives
Iowa
Buggy Repair and Painting at Low Prices
Notice invites owners of buggies spring wagons and road carts to bring their vehicle for repair and repainting. Promises to restore to near new condition at a very low price. The call emphasizes affordable service for old or damaged wagons.
Wood and Iron Repair Guarantee on All Work
A local service advertises comprehensive repair capabilities in wood and iron using top materials and offering full guarantees on every project.
Carriage Shop Trade Phrase Appears in Advert
An OCR fragment notes a first class carriage shop and a request to call at a point described as fi. The readable text hints at a business ad or notice related to carriage services and customer contact.
Taylor Carriage Factory and Repair Shop At Fairfield
John Taylor & Son operate a Fairfield based carriage factory and repair shop near the Q depot. They handle new work and repairs with in house wood work and painting, offering carts and spring wagons built to order. The firm, established about twelve years ago, guarantees first class material and workmanship and is praised for honesty and substantial results. Photos available cheaply at Briggs at the southwest corner square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Carriage Factory
Fairfield
Plow Boys Honored for Nation Leading Labor
A rousing call praises farmers and plow boys for their nation shaping work. It urges pride in duty, defends honest labor against mockery, and asserts true manhood through steadfast service beneath Heaven’s blue.
Salve advertised for wide skin ailments at 25 cents
An 19th century advertisement touts a universal salve for cuts bruises sores salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It claims guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded and lists Clarke Junkin as the seller with price of 25 cents per box.
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Clarke
Junkin
Cubed Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief
A vintage advertisement promotes Cubed Cough Cure claiming it relieves a hacking cough within one minute. It states the product does not cure consumption but offers relief and may prevent it. Bradshaw and Thoma sell the remedy amid testimonials and urging trial.
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Bradshaw & Thoma
Love of Country Life and Rural Education
A brief essay argues that well conducted country schools can foster appreciation for rural living. It suggests teaching children about animals, plants, and fruits and offering sensible guidance on fashion to illustrate that country life is generally happier than city life.
Hansen’s Radical Cough Cure Ad Teems with Testimonials
A vintage advertisement features endorsements from Jensing of Kalamazoo and Norm an Licury from Des Moines praising Headache Capsules and Hansen’s Radical Cough Cure. It claims immediate relief for coughs and colds and promises a guarantee with sales through druggists. The ad lists H C Hansen at 529 East Locust Street Des Moines Iowa and promotes prevention in early consumption.
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Norman Licury
Des Moines
Lowa
J.ensing
Kalamazoo
Mich
Hansen
H. C. Hansen
East Locust St
Iowa
Drudgery, Destiny, and Early Risers in Farm Life
A fragment quotes Geo. D. Clarke and J. F. Crawford praising hard work and rural ethics. It argues against seeing farm labor as drudgery, urging men to stay in their calling or create one, and extols the virtues of rising early with sales pitches for Crawford's stock at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. D. Clarke
Mystic Cure claimed to cure rheumatism in days
An advertisement touts a “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia that allegedly works in 1 to 8 days. It promises immediate relief from the disease and notes dramatic first dose benefits. Sold for 75 cents by D. G. Higley, Fairfield, Iowa, with Brion’s guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. G. Higley
Fairfield, Lowa
Acclaimed Talker Turns Focus to Your Praise
A London Tit-Bits remark praises a companion who spends his time sharing flattering words others have spoken about you, contrasting with the person who dominates conversations about themselves.
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London
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Stover Bicycle Mfg. CO
Freeport, Ill
Chicago,Rock Island & Pacific
Rocky Mountain
E. ST. John
Gen
John Sebastian
Ill
Mabel Stephenson
Michigan
Miss Stephenson
American Bird Society
England
Bird Music Conservatory
Owl
New York
Nate Savings Bank
H. S. Mitchell
Packwood, Lowa
Taylor & Son
Tailor & Sons
Faireleld
Iqowa
Taylor's Carriage Factory
Southwest Corner Square
Briggs
Bucken
Arnica
J. F. Crawford
Brions
J. W. Bean, M.D
Fairfield, Iowa
B. N. Gantz, M.D
Hufford
Calvin Snook
D.G. Higiey’s Drug Store
F. R. Smith
Owa
Clarke & Junkin’s Drug Store
G. P. Martin, M.D
Post Ofice
D. H. Worthington
City
Eoun
Ofice
Clarke & Junkin
Northwest Corner Park
Resddence
W. Fordyce, M.D
Fairfield, Towa
Hullstedner & Whitham's
First East
R. C. Sayers, D.V.M
Patreteld
Gordon's
J. B. Monfort
Fairfield, Low A
FFICE
Harris & Cuddy’s
T. L. James
eSeaenck
McBihinny Building
Park
J. D. Jones
Chas. D. Fullen
Law
Faltafield, Lowa
Jefferson County
Public Square
H.C. Raney
Raney & Simmons
Falreteld
Bell's Grocery
Square
Co. D. Leggett
M'Kemey
Attorneys AT Law
Iowa State Savings Bank
Chas, P. Sipple
District Court
Robert F. Ratcliff
West Side
1St East Street
M. A. McCoid
Leggett House
Parsons College
Ambrose C. Smith
D.D
First National Bank
Jas. F. WiLson
Morlhanny
Tinransacts
Koe Dyese
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