Historic Bonnifield cabin re erected by pioneers
The Old Settlers Park Association restored the Bonnifield cabin from 1838 as the oldest house in Iowa. Volunteers gathered at the park site near the waterworks to raise logs, lay shingles, and replace the structure with exacting care. A community dinner and talks celebrated local history and future park improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnifield
Iowa
Old Settlers’ Park
Fairfield
I. D. Jones
W.W. D. Clapp
T. F. Higley
Mr. Ross
Kansas
Good
Jefferson County
Bonnifields
Ottumwa
Dr. Clarke
James
H. Coop
Old Settlers’ Association
H. C. Pattison
Hiram Heaton
Ralph Lamson
Lamson
Brother Rescues Brother From Ice Fall In Lumber Camp
In February on a snowbound river, Louis Wright slips from an ice cake and is saved by brother Allen. Allen fells a dead pine as a makeshift bridge, then pulls Louis to safety and builds a fire with pine chips to revive him. The dramatic rescue ends at dusk near the shanty.
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Louis
Allen Wright
Allen
Allen Spank
Lou
William Tell
Youth
Favorite Prescription for nursing mothers and women
Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription billed as a powerful restorative for overworked nursing mothers and delicate women. The ad claims it strengthens, nourishes, and aids in relief from headaches, cramps, and other female ailments, offering a free booklet upon request from Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo, N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Aed Medical
R. V. Pierce
Ifalo
Horse Kicks Veterinarian. Dies From Injuries
Dr. W., a veterinary surgeon from Sibley Indiana, was kicked by a horse while performing evening chores at his place. He was found badly injured on the ground and died from the blunt force trauma.
Counterfeiters Target Silver Based Quarters
Report notes that with silver at 60 cents an ounce four counterfeiters can make five quarters from each ounce. Each coin would pass as genuine, with quarter value and appearance matching real currency. Authorities warn of rising risk to the public and the need for vigilance.
Insanity Follows Loss of Sleep and Nerve Pills Ad
A testimonial ad promotes Dr. A. W. Chase's Nerve Pills as a cure for sleeplessness and nerves. Mrs. Randolph Knutts of Salem Ohio reports relief from nervousness, insomnia, and low spirits after using the pills. The product is 50 cents a box, sold by dealers and Thoma's Pharmacy Fairfield Iowa.
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A. W. Chase
Randolph Knutts
Penn St
Salem
Ohio
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
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Jonal Cardp
By O. Pool
K. Dunkel
McElhany’s
Swere
Theo
Hochuly
la Fairfield
Eys
Square
Calhoun
Jericho
Fairfield, Low
Bnes
Abstractet
Af Tithes
Lowa
A. G. Jordan
Prney
Ettitt
the Square
Fairfield, Lowe
Cert & McKenney
R. J. Wilson
New
Fairfield, Laws
E. R. Smith
JER & Notary Public
Hide Park
The
Park Association
the Marksman
Frank L. Pollock
J, A. Huglin
Attorney-at-Lan
Jefferson County State Airfield
J. F. Simmons
Park
T. S. James
Nteed
Work Guara Ks
Leggett Gree Two Block
Shriner’s
C. A. McElderry
South Side
St. Louis
Republis
Graphic
Tribune
Finary
Sibley
Thoma’s Pharmacy
Herrick & CO
Polyphon Orchestra
Spence
Chicago
Leggett House
W. E. Shallenberger
M. D
Oakwood Blvd
S. F. Boyd
Davenport
Rock Island
H. A. Mohler Agt
Rock Island Lines
Jefferson County State Bank
D. C. Bradley
W. G. Ross, D. C. Bradley
E. Turney
H. OF Taylor, D. G. Higley
K. West
Cashier
R. B. Louden
F. J. L. Black
Asst. Cashier
Ellsworth
Turney
First National Bank
J. C. Thorne
B. S. McElhinny
John A. Spielman
Ed Wilson
L. J. Marcy
Southeast Corner Park
G. P. Hague
Ge. A
J. Roth
C. F. Fryer
Wesley Cassel
Iowa State Savings Bank OF
T. R. Howlett
Ward Lamson
T- L. James
Adam Messer
N- M. Slagle
Will
Prewitt
Journey Co
Chas
BD. Leggett
A. C. D. Bradshaw
Lee T. Gobble
C. A. Herring
Br. W. Fordyce
W.G. Ross
P. H. Reth
John C.P. Hague
Rodabaugh
L. W. van Junkin
Hester Parrett
Reth
Mary Kyle
Annie Lamson
Dillon Turney
BD. Nestrand
J. Fulton
John B. Stever
Thos. Crawford
C. ™. Jordan
Clarke Estate
Spalding Maria RB Mowery
W N. Smith
Isabella Smith
Hague
O. L. Cox
Michael Damm
John H. Fritz
Richard Fisher
Dr. A
Heaven
Cervantes
Jamestown Exposition
Montreal
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Ington
Atlantic Coast
Niagara Falls
Baltimore
Washi
E. Heflin
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