Local notes from Cambridge and surrounding towns
Mixed town gossip and farm weather report from Cambridge area. Mentions people visiting Moline Rock Island Peoria and Galva with brief notes on crops and a fatality in Galva. Includes a farm crop bulletin summary and social hospitality events at the Cooper residence.
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H. M. Aley
Peoria
Andover
Johnson
Rock Island
Swan P. Newman
Munson
Mary Farrar
Henry L. Shattuck
Shellesbore
Iowa
Chamberlain
J E. Wright
F A Peterson
J Brown
Burns
Edward
Alaska
Joseph Jacobs
Galva
Great Beyond
L. J Wilkinson
Jacobs
Hhe
Hino
Drouth
A Cooper
Cambridge
Warnertation
Womans’ Relief Corps
Seal Hour
Cooper
Bnas
Quon
Nooner
Mrs Cooper
One Minute Cough Cure Promised to Curb Colds Fast
An advertisement claims One Minute Cough Cure cures colds immediately and relieves coughs croup throat and lung troubles. It asserts safety and benefits for children and urges prompt use by E Wright.
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Acta
E. Wright
Milan Camp Meeting at Tindse's Grove Aug 15 to 18
The Rock Island district Methodist camp meeting will be held at Tindse's Grove from August 15 to 18. Epworth League Day is on Monday August 18 and Missionary Days on Monday August 2. Free lots for tents and affordable board and lodging on the grounds. Back accommodations between Rock Island and Milan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Tindse's Grove
Milan
Just Look at Her Whence Came That Sprightly Step
Advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills promising renewed energy and vitality. Claims include active organs digestion and no headaches with a rosy complexion and smiling face. Product sold for 25 cents at SCE Wright's.
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Dr. King
Wright
Old Cuba and oil lamps fade after American rule ends
A Washington Post item recounts Cuba under US occupation and the ensuing return to prewar norms. It notes sanitary reforms fading as Cubans assume control, with a tale of lamp oil theft by local officials and perquisites that may spark future trouble as streets go dark again.
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Cubs
Spain
United States
Cuba
Havana
Washington Post
Lails Of Antipyrise Headache Cure Claim
An advertisement touts Bod cure using antipyrine for headaches but warns of heart and kidney risks. It contrasts with Sairby Wright’s Headache Capsules claiming no antipyrine chloral morphine or injurious ingredients and says they cure quickly leaving the head clear and cool.
Resolutions on Death of Brother Alex McCurdy
The Puine Giver of Life calls to his reward our brother Alex McCurdy. Wuarnea Lodge No 1K of the Threshers National Protective Association offers sincere sympathy to his family. A copy of the resolutions will be recorded, sent to his wife and family, and published in the Cambridge Times and Cambridge Chron. Written by the committee at Cambridge, July 12.
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Wurura
Alex McCurdy
Wuarnea
Bolt
Henry County Lodge No
Threshers National Protective Association
Orton Times
Cambridge Chron
Cambridge
Summer Health Advice for Children From Old Ad
A veterinary style ad notes summer health tips and a remedy by EF A Peterson. It claims to prevent illness in hot terms by clearing indigestion and bowel issues with Caldwell a Syrup Pepsin. The tone mirrors a period physician or apothecary promotion aimed at parents.
Justice rules in Galva rent suit for Andrews and Throop
James H Andrews sued H L Throop of Kewanee Eveolaggress for rent and legal services. Justice Sanders ruled judgments favoring Andrews for 20 dollars, with trial held in Galva before Squire Sanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H Andrews
Throop
Kewanee
Squire Sandera
Galva
H L Throop
Justice Sanders
Kewanee Star Courier
Vacation outing guide by Rio Grande and Denver & Rio Grande
The Passenger Department of the Denver and Rio Grande and the Rio Grande Western publish a small booklet detailing summer camping in the Rocky Mountains. It explains where to go what to wear what to bring camp comforts utensils costs and where to obtain them. A copy is mailed free on application to S. K Hooper GP and TA Denver. Special excursion rates to local points on the Rio Grande system run May 1 to October 16.
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Rocky Mountains
Denver & Rio Grands
The
Rio Grande Western
S. K Hooper
Gp&ta
Denver
Cole
Rio Grande System
Water pipe trenching and cast iron mains bids open
Geneseo city offices invite sealed proposals by August 1 1902 for about 1407 feet trenching for 4 inch water pipe and 9600 feet of 4 inch cast iron mains plus 19 hydrants and gates. Specifications available at City Clerk office Hanky F Hors City Clerk and Henry F Buart City Clerk.
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Geneseo
Itt
Verion
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