Rise of Kretschmar and Morania Revolt
Humbert's usurpation collapses as William Kretschmar gains popular support and is hailed king after Rupert's murder. Masses cry Kretschmar for King, while Humbert and his adherents face arrest or death as revolution reshapes Morania. Marion Bellinzona's audience hints at a future alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupert
Humbert
Ansing
Morania
Umbert
Gure
Retschmar
Iee
Kretschmar
William Kretschmar
Rania
Richard
William
Twardoski
Strakonetz
St. Petersburg
Mme
Mile. Bellinzona
Mlle. Bellinzona
Bellinzona
Marion
Russia
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve touted for piles relief
A Masonville Iowa man proclaims Bucklen's Arnica Salve the best cure for blind, bleeding, itching and protruding piles. The ad notes the product also heals cuts and burns and is sold by Frank S. Shriner druggist at 2s5d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Colson
Masonville
Bucklen
Frank S. Shriner
Blackhawk Township and Woolson Community Notes
Blackhawk Township and Woolson reports mention visitors from Pekin and Roshelle, a failed No 8 school box supper due to cold weather, weekly choir practice at Center M. and M. church, new teachers at Center No 5 and Mt. Vernon No 4 schools, and a festive Thanksgiving. A burglary scene is described with a confrontation between Ben Rivers and Hallock ending with the burglar as the victor at the Grand Opera House on Friday December 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackhawk Township
Woolson
F. L. Hanna
Pekin
Jessie Robb
Roshelle
Thos. W. Hanna
Center No. 5
Emma Hadley
Mt. Vernon
Ben Rivers
Rivers
Hallock
the Grand Opera House
Millions chase health faddism then seek Dr. King's pills
An advertisement promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills as a quick cure for liver and stomach troubles. It urges readers to eat well and keep bowels regular, claiming prompt relief. The 25-cent product is sold at Frank S. Shriner's drug store with a guarantee. December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Frank S. Shriner
Grip Quickly Knocked Out Severe Winter Grip
Mr J S Egleton of Maple Landing Iowa reports that weeks of severe winter illness developed into the grip. He credits Chamberlain Cough Remedy and Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets with relief and urges a dose during a cold. Sold by Frank S Shriner druggist. Dec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank S. Shriner
A Pretty Play Burglar Tale Opens With Romance
In a dramatic scene Naomi Midas confronts burglar Hallock as Ben Rivers, trying to steal a life saving check, hides in a side room and later Hallock again courts Naomi before she resists. The episode unfolds after servants alarm the household and secure the escape attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Midas
Ben Rivers
Hallock
Villian
Five Weeks Old Babe Smothered in Duncombe Home
Mr and Mrs Mathey House of Duncombe woke to find their five weeks old baby dead in bed. The infant was smothered by a heavy covering during a unusually cold night. The tragedy occurred after they slept in the early hours yesterday morning.
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Duncombe
Freight trains collide near Solon Iowa injuring fireman
Two freight trains collided head on near Solon Johnson county on Thanksgiving night. One fireman was slightly injured while no other injuries were reported. A passenger train later struck the wreckage but caused no injuries. The accident occurred on the Rock Island railroad.
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Iowa City
Solon
Johnson County
Rock Island
Cure for Croup Promoted by Chamberlains Remedy
An old advertisement extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a reliable cure for croup in children. It cites a Texas user praise from M F Compton and notes druggist Frank S Shriner as a seller. The piece also mentions a DePauw University professor seeking public lectures and a bureau manager’s reply about amusements versus instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DePauw University
Lyceum
Professor John B De Motte to Lecture on Character Building
After twenty years as a professor devoted to uplifting humanity, John B De Motte is in high demand on lecture platforms nationwide. He will appear on our local lecture course Monday December 11 presenting The Harp of the Senses or the Secret of Character Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Kretschmar
Marion
Agers
John B. de Motte
Pain Balm Promises Fast Sprain Relief
An emergency medicine ad touts Chamberlains Pain Balm for sprains bruises burns and similar injuries. It claims instant pain relief and healing in about one third the usual time while acting as an antiseptic to prevent blood poisoning. Sold by Frank S Shriner druggist in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Frank S. Shriner
Quick relief for colic with Chamberlain remedy
Pains in the stomach and colic attacks come on suddenly and are very painful. Immediate relief is possible with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. No doctor needed when this bottle is on hand. For sale by Frank S. Shriner, druggist Dee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank S. Shriner
Dee
Ratcliffe Butchers Hogs Every Tuesday Ad
W H Ratcliffe advertises hog butchering every Tuesday and offers custom work. Phone 295.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Ratcliffe
Miona tablets offered as cure for digestive woes
Frank S. Shriner promotes Mio na tablets claiming simple relief from indigestion headaches and other ailments. The ad asserts tablets contain bismuth subgallate cerium oxalate and tonics and guarantee payment only if it cures. It urges one tablet before meals for health and strength with a risk-free guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank S. Shriner
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Folds
Cole
Coles
Edward Mott Woolley
Roland of
Altenburg
Little Kingdom of
Hapter XVII
Blackhawk Township and
Mrs. Housewife
Tion
M. F. Compton
Market
Texas
Fairfield
Emry
Zeigler
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