Local residents travel and attend visits around the region
W B King attended the Hanson Lundell wedding in Burlington. Many names appear visiting relatives or traveling to Chicago Ottumwa Mt Pleasant Galesburg and Lake Okoboji. The Tribune notes reunions and departures including Rev Jenkins and his family leaving Parsons College for Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.B. King
Burlington
Jenkins
Pennsylvania
Dr. Jenkins
Parsons College
Annual conventions and summer excursions listed in rail fare notice
Annual convention of the Baptist Young Peoples Union of America in Cincinnati July 10 to 15 followed by a one fare plus two dollars round trip. Biennial convention of the National Republican League in St Paul July 15 to 17 at the same fare. Biennial Conclave Knights of Pythias in Detroit August 25 to 28 with same fare. Summer excursions to multiple western cities with sale dates June 5 and 19 August 7 and 21, stopovers allowed for 15 days. P. E. Heflin.
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Baptist Young Peoples Union of America
Cincinnati
National Republican League
St. Paul
Mion
Knights of Pythias
Detroit
Mich
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Glenwood Springs
Col
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Utah
Hot Springs
Spearfish
Deadwood
Custer, S. Dak
Sheridan
Wyo
Cure Constipation Forever with Cascarets Candy Cathartic
An old advertisement claims Cascarets cure constipation for sure. If Cascarets fail, druggists refund money.
Hedrick Visitors and Local Travel Notes
Chas Wilkins visited Hedrick last Thursday while Miss Helen Bean spent time with relatives in Ottumwa. H C Alston, Hugh Carmichael and Jay Copeland attended Hedrick races. Mrs John Davies visited in Omaha. Mrs J P Carpenter returned from Fontanelle Iowa. Mrs Brown and daughter of Bona Parte Iowa left after guests at David Sense’s home. T M Woods and family moved from West Grimes Street.
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Helen Bean
Ottumwa
H.C. Alston
Hugh Carmichael
Jay Copeland
Hedrick
J. P. Carpenter
Fontanelle
Iowa
To Cure Constipation Forever With Candy Cathartic
An advertisement promises relief from constipation using Candy Cathartic with a money back guarantee if it fails. It lists dosage codes 10e or %e and urges readers to try the product through druggists offering refunds.
Conger Cable Says Pekin Siege Persists Amid Danger
Washington reports a public cable from Minister Conger dated Aug 7 from Tsix Nan Yamen. He says the legation is still besieged with the Chinese government demanding departure from Pekin, daily rifle fire by imperial troops, scarce ammunition and provisions, and two Yemeni ministers executed. All American legation members are well at present.
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Washington
Conger
State Department
Tsix-Nan
Yamen
Pekin
Yemen
Legation
United States
Prohibition Speaker Attacks McKinley in Fairfield Park
Rev. O D Ellett state chairman of the prohibition party speaks in Fairfield park to a small crowd. He denounces McKinley as dishonest and hypocritical and blames liquor interests for societal ills. He condemns Anheuser Busch and asserts prohibition as the cure, ending with a failed hat collection.
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Fairfield Park
O. D. Ellett
Prohibition Party
Prohibition
Anheuser-Bush
Anheuser
McKinley
Ellett
Lazarus
Mark
Mack
Earth
Hell
Bryan
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Proved Best in War Front Claims
Twenty nine officers and men report Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for scratches bruises cuts wounds sore feet and stiff joints. Also effective on burns skin eruptions and piles priced at 25 cents a box with a cure guaranteed by Geo. D. Clarke, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. D. Clarke
Camp meeting at Floyd Laughlin's grove near Fairfield
Cumberland Presbyterian church members plan a camp meeting at Floyd Laughlin's grove seven miles west of Fairfield starting August 15 for two weeks or longer. Revs Hobbs and Herdman will preside. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Floyd
Worker killed by 1040 volt line at Mt. Pleasant Iowa
Geo Dugdale, whveman at the electric light plant, died after contact with a 1040 volt circuit at a pole behind Shaw's store. He climbed to insert a fuse and, while seated on a cross arm, touched the fuse box and received the full current. He fell, hung by the arm, and died instantly. A similar pole earlier caused another accident.
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MT. Pleasant
Iowa
Geo. Dugdale
Shaw's
Hol
Schriner
Dugdale
Climate and Crop Service Weekly Summary
The week ending August 6 was warmer than usual with little rain except light showers in the northeast. Conditions favored grain in shock and reduced risks from prior heavy rains. Corn shows strong progress, with late planted crops needing rain. State averages: corn 105, millet 98, flax 95, buckwheat 91, broom corn 4, sorghum 97, apples 70, grapes 71, pastures 97, potatoes 95. 1899 figures for comparison are listed likewise.
Krause's Headache Capsules Promote Local Trial At State Fair
Gilbert Iowa resident Mr C M Wilson reports good results from Krause's Headache Capsules used at the State Fair. He mentions neighbors wish to试试 and sends an express order for $1 to obtain four boxes. Sold by Bradshaw Thoma druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Wilson
Gilbert
Iowa
Krause
Bradshaw & Thoma, Bruggists
House for sale in Fairfield Iowa with outbuildings
One seven room house with summer kitchen and a coal and wood house. Good barn for four horses and two buggies. Nearly as good as new. 1118 C C Walker Fairfield Iowa.
Grain-O praised as healthier coffee substitute by Lillie Sochor
A Nebraska reader from Daviderry endorses Grain-O from Genessee Pure Food Co. Le Roy New York. She notes a brother who drank coffee became ill and improved after switching to Grain-O, concluding she would not be without it. The letter is dated April 1 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviderry
Neb
Genessee Pure Food Co
le Roy, N.Y
Graino
Lillie Sochor
Free Open House Next Door to Our Store
Community invites visitors to a free event at the room next door west of the store. Tables will be provided and patrons may bring baskets, which can be left safely and kept cool during the event.
Ice Water for the Ladies Wash and Toilet Meeting
Promises of a social gathering inviting ladies to bathe in cold water for cleansing and toilet preparation. Fragments of plans suggest inviting friends to join at a unspecified location and time.
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