Market Notes and Local Marriages of 1879 Lena Era
Entries list various farm commodities and prices such as corn oats hay and beef with figures, followed by two marriage notices from October 1879 in Lena. George Pascoe of Valera wed Geneva Hunt of Walworth and William Mellarky wed Rosetta Bunker, both officiated by Rev. H D Jenkins. An advertisement extols Dr Sellers Cough Syrup with a 25 cent price.
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Poe Eus
H. D. Jenkins
George Pascoe
Valera
Geneva Hunt
Walworth
Mellarky~bunker
Ee House
William T. Mellarky
Rosetta Bunker
Lena
Paragon Butter Color Testimonial From Nemaha Co Kans
D Mathewson of Nemaha County Kansas praises the Perfected Butter Color from Wells Richardson Co Burlington VI, saying rivals color less and sell for fewer cents. Burrell Bros advertises new canned fruit and vegetable tables and a wide array from leading packers at 80-tf.
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D. Mathewson
Nemaha Co
Kansas
Wells, Richardson & Co
Burlington
Burrell Bros
Piles Cure Promoted by Kidney-Wort and Fellow's Tonic
Alexander Clarke D D of Amherst NS touts Kidney-Wort as the best cure for piles and constipation, followed by Fellow's Typophosphites that claim to rejuvenate the aged. The testimonial asserts the remedies restore health, prevent recurrence, and improve appearance.
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Alexander Clarke
D. D. Amherst
N.S
James Ross Patent Gold Watch Cases Offer Savings
An article explains a nickel composition core with two outer solid gold plates to create durable watch cases at one third to half the cost of solid gold. The process allows heavy engraving and enamelling, with cases warrantied and capable of withstanding wear. Available through jewelers with illustrated catalogue.
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James Ross
Dirksen's Bus Offered for Picnics on Reasonable Terms
Readable lines indicate Dirksen's Bus can be rented for picnics on reasonable terms. Contact Leave or eers at Fitields for details and rates.
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Dirksen
Fitields
Green's August Flower Promises Liver Relief
An 19th century style advertisement touts Green's August Flower as a cure for dyspepsia and liver complaints. It claims the liver governs digestion, heart, brain, and nerves, urging readers to try sample bottles at 10 cents and promising proof after three doses. Sold by Swarts and Stocking across the Western Continent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swarts & Stocking
Kidney-Wort touted as remedy for kidney and bowel diseases
An advertisement proclaims Kidney-Wort as a dry compound with wonderful efficacy in all diseases of the kidneys and bowels, inviting readers to try the preparation for wide health benefits.
Hop Bitters Restores Vitality to Woman Over Seventy
A Providence resident reports her mother suffered neuralgia headaches and nervous prostration until starting Hop Bitters three months ago. She regained energy and felt young again, claiming no other medicine helped the family como.
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Providence
R. 1
A Mother's Grief Warns of Cough Dangers and Remedies
A grieving mother warns that coughs and croup can lead to consumption and urges prompt care. The ad promotes SIE LOWS CONSUMPTION CURE for children with coughs or whooping cough, priced 60 cents and 100 cents, and Shiloh's Porous Plaster for back, side, or chest at 25 cents, sold by Emmert & Burrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Emnmert & Burrell
Iowa City resident touts Shi lor's Vitalizer cure
J G Starkey of Iowa City reports long fighting indigestion and liver complaint with no relief until trying Shi lor's Vitalizer advertised in the paper. He says it has entirely cured him and notes the product is sold by Jumert and Burrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Booth
J. N. Magonigie
Giles
West Broadway
N. Y
Emmert & Burrell
J.G. Starkey
Iowa City
Jumert &Burrell
Shiloms Catarted Remetay Patent Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts a marvelous care for catarrh diptheria canker mouth and throat ache with an ingenious injector for better treatment at no extra charge. Sold by Emmert & Barrell at 50 cents per bottle.
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Emmert & Barrell
Staver and Snyder Offer Boots and Shoes at Low Prices
Report states Staver and Snyder advertise boats and shoes cheaper than any firm. Any person with ready money can buy boots or shoes, with the firm branded as the Big Red Boot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niaver & Snyder
Sieh
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Ad Ia Sournal Printing Co
Lz Winter
Stone's
Largains
Ates’ and Children’s Meno
Jes
Children’s Wool
Wis
Orvin
Stephenson St
Freeport
Burrell Bro
Demorest Reliable
FL. Jones
Feist
Dod
Sik
Tk Bro
L. Jones
Emmert
N. (. Hyde
J.G. Cornue
Sting
New York
G. M. Clayton
Brewster House
Freeport, Ill
D. Adamson
Wm. Walton
Stephenson Street
Alfred H. Wise
C. H. Little
Haselton Bros
Decker & Son
C.D. Pease & Co
Haselton & Bro
Christian Kurtzman’s
C. D. Pease & Co
Vpiano
H. D. Bentley
Knowlton’s Bank
Michigan
Patent Office
General Land Office
Presley & Green
Seventh Street
Washington, D. C
Freeport Market
Journal Ovetch
Freefort
Smith & Porter
Cricvcerser
Ceese
Lat de Eee Sree
Cebar Posts
Graham
Reaverees
Ireland
London
India
Couitiss
M. I. Witser
Prop’r
Collins Creamery
Illinois
Bansewine
Lester
J W Peck
Barbara, Meier
C Brooks
George Miller
Hellen Butler
LH Murphy
Mary Barnes
Om Leary
John Cramer
R O Price
John Dedrick
Geo Rtosa
AV Dolan
Sarah Raymond
Clara E ¥Inch
Fitz Reid
Jennie Huld
Gc Reynolds
O F Herman
Nettle Snyder
Smith D
Atkins
South Srocron
M. M. Fenner
Fredonia
J. H. Clareer
Fenner
Paragon Mess
Fifield
McHenry’s Gallery
Stephanson Street
Staver & Snyder
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