Early Iowa Frontier Days Remembered by Local Writer
W. H. Sullivan recalls life in Liberty township before Iowa statehood. He describes homegrown clothing, fireside spinning, hunting deer and turkey, ox drawn farming, and rough log schools. He honors local veterans who served in the Civil War and notes the fading presence of that generation.
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Iowa
Sherman
Keokuk
Ft. Madison
Des Moines
Council Bluffs
Great American
Oregon
California
Plains
Mary
Liberty Township
W. H. Sullivan
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Fast Relief From Indigestion
An advertisement explains that stomach distress stems from food fermentation and promises relief within minutes by taking a 50 cent box of Pape's Diapepsin. It describes symptoms from heartburn to belching and urges readers to prove their stomach is healthy after meals.
Cheese as Nourishing Meat Substitute
An exploration of cheese as a nutritious meat alternative with abundant preparation methods. The piece highlights cheese’s versatility and enduring appeal as a staple option for varied dishes.
Swept Over Niagara and Hidden Warnings
A sensational plea compares river peril to kidney illness and urges Electric Bitters. The ad touts a Belk Tennessee claim of cure after long weakness with backache, promising rapid relief and overall wellbeing. Price listed as 50 cents at F S Shriner's Drug Store, April.
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Niagara
Bright
J. R. Blankenship
Belk, Tenn
F. S. Shriner
Matrimony's Time Woes Told By Paris Fiparo
A historical note quotes Paris Fiparo saying at 46 a man may regret marriage while at 60 a bachelor may regret not taking a wife. The comment frames aging as prompting reconsideration of life choices.
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Paris
Deep Breathing Aids Digestion After Meals
The text promotes deep breathing as an incalculable aid to digestion and recommends indulging in it especially after meals. It emphasizes relaxation and mindful breathing as a natural support to digestive processes.
Appreciate Value of Time, Morning Hour Lost
A proverb-like line notes the cost of wasting time, stating that losing one hour in the morning leads to a long day spent chasing it and regaining productivity. The saying emphasizes efficient use of dawn hours and time management.
James A Patten Historian of Grain Magnate and Firebrand
James A Patten of Evans ton led a dramatic career as a grain broker, mayor, and market disruptor. He built a marble West Chicago area home, staged bold oat and wheat campaigns, clashed with Armour interests, and amassed millions while living austere. He says never to shave until wheat hits 1.50, and kept a frugal, tented lifestyle outside his barn.
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Crossroads
Preparatory
Northwestern University
Kenry J. Patten
Evanston
Bartlett, Mrazier & Carrington
Igot
Elijah Lt. Dowie
Patten
Norles
Armours
Chicago
Armour Bull
Wall Street
Livermore
Farm wisdom for better yields and animal care
Agricultural notes urge careful plowing and tidy farm setup, advise hay and feed practices, parasite control, and gradual work for horses. Advice covers milking hygiene, pig weaning, sheep and wool, cattle conformation, and careful use of lime sulfur wash and cream separator operation.
Keokuk Seeks Commission Government Plan
Keokuk Iowa residents held a public meeting to plan petition circulation to obtain 25 percent voter support for a city election to adopt the commission plan. Many signers have already joined, and organizers expect the threshold to be met.
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Keokuk
An Ideal Cough Medicine for Children
Dr R A Wiltshire of Gwyneville Indiana testifies that Chamberlains Cough Remedy fulfills the expectations for croup and coughs in children. He notes it contains no opium chlorof orm or morphine making it a safe pleasant efficacious remedy. For sale by I W Jericho May.
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Chamberlain
R. A. Wiltshire
Gwyneville
Ind
I. W. Jericho
Baby Falls From Second Story Window in Guthrie Center
An 18 month old girl, child of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Mahan, crawled from an open second floor window in Guthrie Center on April 22 and fell about twelve to fourteen feet. Aside from bruises, she sustained no serious injuries.
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Guthrie Center
H. B. Mahan
Cream separator saves time and effort for dairymen
The text extols cream separators for women and dairy workers, claiming no cracks or washing, pure separated milk, and purification of foul matter. It argues separators reduce dairy work, save time and money, and help raise calves or pigs when cream is sold.
Fork Found in Bullock's Stomach at Longport
A seven inch steel fork with a sharp point was discovered inside the stomach of a bullock killed at Longport England. The find is noted in a local report detailing unusual animal evidence.
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Longport
England
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