Fields Exult Eighty Years Ago in Cedar Creek County
An historic reminiscence traces Cedar Creek and tributaries from abundant water and mills powered by streams to later soil erosion. It argues for deep tiling and drainage, cross tiling, and modern farming to restore fertility, boost yields and enable widespread electricity use, envisioning a future where fields exult and creeks regain their former flow.
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New York City
New York
Trie
Cedar Creek
An Important Letter About a Health Cure
Cedar Rapids reader Mrs Noble Lockhart praises Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for curing years of illness and fatigue. She reports avoiding surgery after a year of taking the remedy, noting restored sleep, energy, nerves, and ongoing relief for twenty one months. The testimonial ends with a recommendation to sisters and mentions availability from all druggists in liquid or tablet form.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Dr. Pierce
Noble Lockhart
I Ave
East
Foley Kidney Pills Back Pain Relief Ad
Lola Leonee Francis of Troy Tex praises Foley Kidney Pills saying they stopped her mother's backache. The ad promises relief from backache rheumatic pains sore muscles stiff joints and bladder weakness. Jericho and Easton advertise. Webster City Aero Co pilots Harold Near and A E Davidson averaged a mile and a half per minute before a pancake landing due to wheel failure.
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Lola Leonee Francis
Troy, Tex
Jericho & Easton
Harold Near
A. E. Davidson
Webster City Aero Co
Sloan’s
Sloan
Local reader praises Foley’s Honey and Tar remedy
Hurley L. Watkins of Louisville Kentucky reports using Foley's Honey and Tar for colds and throat coughs. The product cures coughs and rids nightly tickling throat without opiates or habit forming drugs. Jericho and Batson.
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Hurley L. Watkins
Lytle St
Louisville
Foley
Jericho & Batson
Oelwein Doctor in Jail for Auto Theft After Escape to Fargo
Dr. F. C. Heine of Oelwein prominent in social and professional circles is jailed on theft of an automobile charges. Police say the car was found hidden in his garage. He fled to Fargo, North Dakota, where he was arrested and returned to Iowa. He is a man of considerable property with an interesting family.
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F. C. Heine
Oelwein
Fargo
N. D
Iowa
Harding Record From The Searchlight Attacks Senator
Washington newspaper The Searchlight, rivaling Roosevelt era progressives, cites Harding as lacking initiative and influence. It accuses him of 1163 absences, favors private bills, and opposes Brandeis, treaties openness, and disarmament while siding with capital, calling the Senate at a low ebb.
Cut This Out It Is Worth Money Copy Slip For Trial Package
Public notice-style solicitation offering a trial package from Foley Co. to readers who mail a 5 cent slip with name and address. The promotion advertises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets through Jericho Easton druggists.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Ill
Foley
Jericho & Easton
Fire risk from uncured hay spurs Iowa barn fires
James Tracey the state fire marshal warns that uncured hay stored in farm buildings has led to spontaneous combustion and barn fires across Iowa. He urges proper curing and ventilation to prevent further losses among farmers.
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James Tracey
Towa
Iowa
Mr. Tracey
Public Sale Auction of Vacant Lot Near Masonic Building
A vacant lot measuring 70 by 132 feet will be sold at auction on Saturday October 23 1920 at 2 o'clock PM. The property lies just south of the Masonic building and Kate J Raney is the seller with T B Allender as auctioneer. Renew your Tribune subscription for a bundled offer: Tribune one year and Successful Farming three years for $2.65.
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South Carolina
Mann
Illinois
Iowa
McCalla
Parsons College
Kate J. Raney
T. B. Allender
the Tribune
Fairfield Tribune
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorser in Fairfield Testimony
Fairfield resident W H Slattery of 606 S Fifth St endorses Doan's Kidney Pills, citing relief from back pain and kidney irregularities after using the product since 1915. He reiterates faith in the remedy in 1919 and urges neighbors to try it, noting price is 60 cents at dealers.
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Fairfield
Doan
W. H. Slattery
S. Fifth St
Mr. Slattery
Fairfield Iowa Registration Board notices voting wards
The Fairfield Iowa Registration Board will be in session at regular voting places from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on October 21 23 23 and 30 for voter registration. On November 2 election day the board registers voters absent from the city. All electors must register.
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Fairfield
Tow
Iowa
Co. J. Fulton
Voting machines use in state declared by Gen Havner
General Havner ruled that voting machines in use statewide are replaced by paper ballots. The decision indicates a shift in ballot method, affecting elections and voter procedures statewide.
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Havner
Mentho Sulphur Claim Heals Eczema Quickly
A noted skin specialist promotes Mentho Sulphur as a germ destroying preparation that relieves itching and irritation from eczema. The remedy allegedly soothes and heals the skin, leaving it clear and smooth, and is recommended for sufferers to use like cold cream from any druggist.
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Hiram Heaton
Chichester
Quickly
Carter
Ata
Nemo Hygienic Fashion Institute
Irving Place
Mr. Harding
the Searchlight
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Roosevelt
The
Searchlight
Senate
Harding
Louis D. Brandeis
Supreme Court
Bill
Johnnie
LE Roy, N
Presto
W. H. Pence Machine Shop
Faireld
Southeastern Iowa
Tiare
Tribune
President
Herring Motor Co
Des Moines
Herring
the First National Bank
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