Peruna touted to cure pelvic catarrh for women
An Iowa style testimonial column promotes Peruna as a cure for pelvic catarrh and female complaints. Mrs Mable Bradford of Burlington, Vermont, credits it with relief from monthly pains and lassitude. The ad claims thousands cured yearly and invites readers to write Dr Hartman for free advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mable Bradford
Church Street
Burlington, Vt
Whittier
Bocloty
Peruna
Hartman
Wreck Disastrous: Heavy Cattle and Hog Losses Near Wasco
A Great Western stock train wreck near Wasco injures many animals and derails fifteen cars. Fifty cattle and fifty hogs are killed along with damage to stock cars, with an estimated $10,000 in losses and no injuries to the crew. The engine breaks a rail at 4 a.m. as the fast freight passes through town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Elgin Courier
Great Western
Wasco
Chicago
Heart Disease Ends Life of Local Citizen Samuel Clark
Samuel Clark, a well known Elizabeth resident and former member of Co. E 45th infantry, died suddenly at his home Wednesday from heart disease. The notice mentions his standing in the community and notes a sale at Coatsworth's Dress Goods and Silk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Clark
Elizabeth
Co. E 45Th Infantry
Coatsworth's
Dodgeville Mining District Sees Rising Mining Interest
In Dodgeville Wisconsin the Saalsaa mines east of the town attract attention as a new company of twenty local leaders prepares a shaft to reach glass rock and potential lead and carbonate veins. Shares have traded for 600 to 800 dollars as development funds gather. a Western Belle group plans a 35 foot ore-bearing rise and a stock meeting at Linden will elect officers. The region, including Highland to Benton, draws eastern investment and promises further expansion with more shafts and longer drift driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saalsaa
Dodgeville
James
Guthrie
Strong
Smelker
Carter
Saulsaa Farm
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Edgerton
Western Belle
Davey, James, Parks
Kneebon
Western Star
Glanville
Linden
Iowa County
Highland
Livingston
Rewey
Mifflin
Hazel Green
Benton
Dodgeville Looks Bright as Mining Expands in County
The Commercial club led by Ford and peers drives a campaign to develop city resources, focusing on mining. Dodgeville population 2,200 with seven churches, four schools, electric streets, water and fire services. There are factories, three newspapers, hotels, banks near one million in assets, and active real estate firms. New mine development promises labor demand and a chance to showcase the club’s efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodgeville
Commercial Club
Ford
Peavey
Hadden
Hahn
Williams
News
The
Republic
Chronicle
Sun
Higbee
Grand
Cretney & Collins
Kirkpatrick and Anderson
La Follette Turned Down For Grant Birthday Talk
Organizers awaiting a speaker for the Grant Birthday celebration in April report difficulties securing a guest. Ex-Governor LaFollette and U S Senator Bailey of Texas both regret they cannot attend. General Horace Porter, former minister to France, has been invited and is believed likely to accept. Porter gained note for locating Captain Paul Jones’s body and arranging burial in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
LaFollette
United States
Bailey
Texas
Horace Porter
France
New York
Porter
Paul Jones
Farewell Sermon For Rev E H Baker At Baptist Church
Rev E H Baker, recently leading the Baptist church, will deliver his farewell sermon Sunday afternoon at 3 80 o clock. He came to the town weeks ago to revitalize the church but now must relinquish the charge due to waning interest. He laments not achieving his mission and will move to Freeport for a week at his home before pursuing evangelism again. Also, Ladies Storm Rubbers offered at 39 cents at Doothworths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Baker
The
Baptist Church
Baker
Rev. Baker
Freeport
County Loses Noted Educator J W Wilcox in Scales Mound
The death of Jo Daviess County Superintendent J W Wilcox at Scales Mound on Tuesday follows a sudden illness after weeks of poor health. A native of the county, he led local schools since 1892 and mourns the loss of his wife and daughter as well as his years of service. William Alva and Henry Leroy Wilcox survive with two other children. Funeral plans remain pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Wilcox
Scales Mound
Wilcox
Wright
Mr. Wilcox
Dr. Wright
Jo Daviess County
England
America
Elizabeth
Milwaukee
Waukesha County
Mary KE. Lawry
Edna Mae
William Alva
Henry Leroy
Board to appoint successor to county superintendent
Following J W Wilcox death the county superintendent post is vacant and the board of supervisors must appoint a temporary successor until the next general election. A two thirds petition will trigger a special meeting possibly on March 20 with no candidate names yet mentioned. The choice is crucial for school efficiency. Men's Heavy Buckle Arties at 98c at Coatworth's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
J. W. Wilcox
Wilcox
Court 18 Adjourned Defense Gets New Trial In Auto Case
The March term of the circuit court adjourned at noon with Judge Farrand returning home. Several divorces granted. Hunt's automobile case Metzger vs Hunt ended in a not guilty verdict for Hunt. A new trial was granted in Conkling vs Whitmore, to be heard at the May term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conkling
Circuit Court
Farrand
Dixon
Hunt
Metzger
Mr. Metzger
Galena Man Directs Southbound Party of Sixty
J. J. Gray of Galena, traveling passenger agent for Illinois Central and St Paul, sends word his son Homer tours the south with a party of about sixty Twin City people under his care. Gray, born and raised here, rose rapidly through railroad ranks from operator to main offices at Dubuque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Gray
Homer
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Mr. Gray
Illinois Central
The
Central
Dubugne
Twin City
South
Low voter turnout in city alderman primaries
The primaries were open in city wards for alderman nominations with little interest. Only three votes had been cast in the second ward by 2:30 PM and other wards reported similarly small turnout.
Miss Mary Wachugh Plans Month Stay Here For Classes
Miss Wachugh of New Orleans, here this week in Galena, agrees to stay a month if enough students enroll. Special classes for ladies, girls, and boys to be organized. Miss MacHugh's method praised as new in Galena. Those wishing to join send names to Miss Anna E. Felt. prices on application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wachugh
New Orleans
Galena
Machugh
Anna E. Felt
Live Stock Market Spectra in Chicago March 3 1906
The cattle receipts reached 300 with market steady. Horse receipts totaled 15 000 as the market advanced 110 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spectra
Chicago
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Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Lizzie Redding
Clifton Place
Louis, Mo
Uzzie Redding
Great, Western
Lowa County
LA Follette
Doothworth's
Jo Daviess
Man
J.W. Wilcox
Sentinel
Coatworth’s
Galena Man
Homer Gray
Illinois
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