County Notes From Aug 7 Report Local Doings
Mrs T W Jones has shown improvement after a weeklong illness. Ed Hendricks welcomes a girl. Doctor Bailey attended. I O O F Lodge rooms get new paper work by W Westentaver. A trip to Hastings Neb planned by Mrs A L Coop and her mother Dana. Mrs W P Boon visits Perlee. David Pierson found dead in Pleasant Plain. Perlee and friends mourn. Mrs Jesse Newcomb visits Perlee area. Weather hot, corn needs rain, stock water scarce. Oscar Johnson and Miss Vin Louder visit Fairfield. John Leffler and wife visited Washington then returned. Mrs Lafe Coop and daughter Jennie return from Marshall county. Wm Metzler visits Fairfield. Ralph Lameon of Fairfield calls Perlee. Della and Eva Morris of Trenton visit Mrs J H McCulley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Jones
Ed Hendricks
Dr. Bailey
I. O. O. F. Lodge
W. Westentaver
A. L. Coop
Dana
Hastings
Neb
Jamesport
Perlee
Oscar Johnson
Vin Louder
Fairfield
John Leffler
Washington
Lafe Coop
Jennie
Marshall County
Wm. Metzler
Ralph Lameon
Della and
Eva Morris
Trenton
J. H. McCulley
Local Notes From Galesburg and Surrounding Areas
August 6 1900 report from Galesburg and Fairfield area. Mrs T D Ferguson and her son visited M Damm’s home while John J Hayes of Burlington and Charles Schillerstrom family visited relatives. Mrs Clara Schillerstrom remains very weak with slim hopes of recovery. Nellie McCormick spent Sunday with Fiora Smith. Paul A Smith visited friends in Lockridge. Wm Dunlap of Salina telegraphed from Shawnee Oklahoma Territory he will return Wednesday. Elmer Larson returns from Moline and plans to stay home the rest of summer. J R Nelson will visit New Mexico then travel via San Francisco and Portland around December 20. The week was ideal for threshers though very hot around 95 and quite dry. corn and pastures need rain. Peter Nelson of Chariton spent Sunday with his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Ferguson and Son
Galesburg
Ill
M. Damm
John J. Hayes
Burlington
Charles Schillerstrom
Fairfield
Gust Schillerstrom
Clara Schillerstrom
Nellie McCormick
Fiora Smith
Gertrude
Paul A. Smith
Lockridge
Wm. Dunlap
Salina
Shawnee
Oklahoma Territory
Elmer Larson
Moline
J. R. Nelson
New Mexico
San Francisco
Portland
Oregon
Peter Nelson
Chariton
Pleasant Plain Academy to Open September 11
The fall term of Pleasant Plain academy will open September 11 with the same instructors as last year, Mrs. Petram and Mrs. Robertson of Ottumwa visited friends here last week. David Pierson was found dead in his bed Tuesday morning at seventy one, a long heart disease sufferer, a shock to his family. The remains of Louis Jordan of Clay township Washington county were buried Monday in the Friends cemetery at this place. F. L. Eck spent several days in Des Moines last week. Mahlon Roberts and wife left for Nebraska Monday evening seeking health relief for Mrs. R. W. R. Hind of Fairfield came out Tuesday to lay telephone lines in town. Our council is building a pound to warn stock free on the commons. Lawrence Garmoe of Walnut township was taken to the poor house Tuesday morning, once a respected citizen who opened his home to others. after his companion's death he arranged with a neighbor for his remaining years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ava G. i
Pleasant Plain Academy
Petram
F. L. Eck
Des Moines
Mahlon Roberts
Nebraska
Lawrence Garmoe
Walnut Township
Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad
A newspaper notice promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for lame back kidney liver and bladder trouble. It offers a free sample bottle and a book by mail and asks readers to mention the paper when writing to Dr Kilmer & Co in Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Bright
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Swamp Root
County Refuses Support After Loss of Money
The man accepted a home offer from a group but now with his funds exhausted he is denied ongoing assistance and left dependent on the county.
Local visitors and callers tour across towns this week
Mrs Mary Rollett visits Ft Madison while George Rawling and wife from Hot Springs Ark call on Nelson Slimmer and Gus Renniker. Rev Davis from Marble Rock visits sister Coda Rolands. Rev Tennant of Hillsboro stops by. Plainfield area residents and travelers including Joe Fulton Frank Winn and Orval Fritz are noted. Hay shipments and fair attendance pepper the local notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avugust
Mary Rollett
Ft. Madison
George Rawlding
Hot Springs
Ark
Nelson Slimmer
Gus Renniker
Rev
Davis
Marble Rock
Coda Rolands
Tennant
Hillsboro
Mr. Perines
Selma
Frank Winn
Joe Fulton
Fairfield
Frankie Miller
Abingdon
Edgar
Horace Linder
Isaac Sheets
Davenport
Elmer Fiskel
Batavia
S. C. Laughlin
J. O. Boyd
Hedrick
C. H. Linder
Ottumwa
G. W. Garber
Valisca
Teeter
Creta Potts
Jones
Selmars
Allbright
Des Moines
Lee Gobble
Geo. Campbell
Himan Wilson
Orval Fritz
Ollie
Rev. Wolf
Community Notes From Stockport and Nearby
August 6 updates include Mr. and Mrs. Fairchild visiting Stockport, William Dunlap returning from Oklahoma, Ed Day and wife visiting Mrs. Day’s parents Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Castell, and Rev. John Wilkins with family in Salina. Dr. Morrow buys C. Larson’s 19 acre property for 1225 dollars as Larson and wife plan to move to Sweden. Rev. Taylor on vacation in West Virginia visits his old home. Threshing winds down with steamer whistles heard. oats yield good, corn suffered in hot dry weather. meadows failing to grow after cutting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Morrow
C. Larson
Larson
Sweden
Rev. Taylor
West Virginia
Krause's Headache Capsules Endorsement by Detroit Man
Mr. Jno N Winkle of 36 Adams Ave West Detroit Michigan reports years of severe headaches and states Krause's Headache Capsules provide speedy permanent relief. He asserts they stand without a rival and have cured him every time, with Bradshaw & Thoma druggists selling the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno. N. Winkle
Adams Ave
West
Detroit
Michigan
Krause
Bradshaw & Thoma
Iowa Weather Service Reports Ten Year Farm Output Rise
Des Moines reports a new Iowa weather and crop service table detailing climate data and farm product values for the decade ending January 1, 1900. Director J. Sage notes two thirds of yearly precipitation falls April to October and that copious rainfall plus heat fueled record crops boosting Iowa’s agricultural rank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
J. Sage
Iowa Weather and Crop Service
Iowa
Union
Story Of A Slave And A Housewife’s Recovery
George D. Williams of Manchester Michigan reports his wife was helpless for five years. After two bottles of Electric Bitters she improved greatly and can do her own work. The remedy targets female diseases including nervousness sleeplessness melancholy and headaches. Cure guaranteed for 50 cents by Geo D Clarke druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Williams
Manchester
Mich
Geo. D. Clarke
Teachers Institute Counts on Steady Work Amid Heat
The institute advances despite extreme heat as enrollment grows. Superintendent Miss White earns praise for selecting experienced instructors whose zeal benefits teachers, parents, and school children across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss White
Cain's New Book Offered For Current Issues Interest
Readers are urged to buy Cain's latest book at the office to stay informed on current political issues. The notice emphasizes obtaining a copy locally and highlights the publisher's timely coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cain
Treasury safeguards passes used by revenue cutters
The New York Mail and Express describes how Uncle Sam's revenue cutter passes are tightly controlled to prevent abuse. It notes the low grant rate, required signatures, and health officer approval, with strict transfer bans and penalties for unauthorized use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Bradfield's Female Regulator Promises Won Health For Women
A Chicago style advertisement urges women to seek health from Bradfield's Female Regulator. It claims the medicine cures leucorrhea, falling womb, nervousness, headaches, backache, and general weakness. The ad touts safety, quick results, and promises free illustrated material from The Bradfield Regulator Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradfield
Learning Brings Experience and Wealth
The Saturday Evening Post argues that failure teaches men, turning lessons into experience which builds equipment and wealth for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturday Evening Post
Od Settler's Day Program Delights with Music and Oratory
The Od Settler's Day event on Saturday Aug 11 features morning proceedings led by the President with minutes and officer elections, then a noon dinner. Afternoon program includes Charter Oak Band, prayers, memorial readings, an orator from Burlington, and various papers and addresses by local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Charter Oak Band
Joe D. Bates
Thomas Hedge
Burlington
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Ads Boost 1899 Sales
The nation bought nearly 5 million Cascarets Candy Cathartic boxes in 1899, up from over 4 million in 1897. The ad touts Cascarets as honest natural liver purifiers that cleanse bowels, purify blood, and refresh breath, urging readers to try them if not already users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
One Fare for Round Trip to Burlington Sangerfest
The C B and Q will sell round trip tickets to Burlington at one fare for the grand Sangerfest excursion to Burlington on August 9 10 11 and 12. P E HELIN agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
P. E. Helin
Farmers Read the Western Trail Quarterly
The Western Trail is published quarterly by the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway and offered free for one year to farmers. Readers are urged to join by sending a letter or postal card to the Chicago address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Chicago
Gladstone's Levity Amid Grand Ambition Critique
A Contemporary Review notes Mr Gladstone's entertaining oratory but lack of reverence for greatness. It recalls Dr Martineau's disappointment when Gladstone spoke of empire consolidation and his dismissive remark about colonial office clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Mr. Gladstone
Dr. Martineau
Colonial Office
Contemporary Review
New Life Pills Claim Quick Relief for Headaches
Advertisement promises Dr. King's New Life Pills quickly relieve sick and nervous headaches and improve blood and health. Priced at 25 cents with money back guarantee, sold by Geo. D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Geo. D. Clarke
Rock Island Wall Map Offered for School Use
The Rock Island Wall Map of the United States is a large map designed for school use. It can be obtained by sending fifteen cents in postage or coin postpaid to John Sebastian G.P.A. in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Wall
United States
John Sebastian
G.P.A
Chicago
CASCAR ETS Candy Cathartic Benefit Claim
Advertisement promotes CASCAR ETS as a cure for various ailments by cleansing the bowels with natural movements. It promises health recovery for 10 cents to start and warns against imitations of CAS CARETS Candy Cathartic with metal boxes and C C C stamped tablets.
Agricultural Price Shifts Surveyed Across Commodities
Prices for corn and rye edged down to 32 to 35 and 35 cents per bushel while oats and potatoes fell to 18 cents and 30 to 40 cents. Wheat held at 50 to 65 cents. hay ranged 5 to 6.50 per ton depending on bale or loose. Livestock rates eased with hogs 4.90 to 4.95, steers 4.50 to 5.00, cows 3.00 to 3.50, stockers 4.00 to 4.25, fat sheep 3.50 to 4.00, lambs 4.00 to 5.00. Butter scarce at 18 to 19 cents, lard 7 to 9 cents, eggs 8 to 10 cents per dozen, hides 5 cents per pound.
Candy Cathartic Ad Promises Constipation Cure
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a cure for constipation with a money back guarantee if it fails. It promotes education and relief through a candy like laxative product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.C.C
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Glendale
Libertyville
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Tribune
Annual Report
J. KR. Sage
Weather and Crop Service of
Teachers’ Institute
Ayer
N.E. Talbot
Arrington, Kans
New York Bay
Treasury Department
Nut
Revenue Cutter
Customs
Steamship Company
Custom House
New York Mail and Express
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, Ga
I. D. Jones
C. T. Moorman
RK. F. Ratcliff
J. 8
Coop
Ada B. Parsons
W. B. Frame
John ©. Ruggles
Clyde Sparks
Europe
Hiram Heaton
Standard Gil Co
Fairfield Markets
Clydesdale
Craig Colvin
Henry
Carleton A. Nebrone
Tuntone
Scotland
Prince of Carrachan Feist
Lively
Wee Xol
Premier Lyon
Lily of
Charlton Bros
W. A. Charlton, Keever
Rocky Mountain
Sterling Remedy Co
I. Ph
Montreal
New York
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