Runaway bicycle leads to amputation claim in 1900s ad
An old advertisement warns of a runaway bicycle incident ending without details, then touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for burns, scalds skin eruptions and piles, available at Wright's drug store. The page then shifts to a county highway commission treasurer report for Munson township detailing receipts and expenditures for the year ending March 31, 1908, listing numerous names and items.
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J. B. Orner
Franklin Grove
Ill
Bucklen
J. BE. Wright
Town ship II Illinois treasurer annual receipts and expenditures
Annual financial report of Township No II Illinois for the year ending April 1 1903. It items cash on hand receipts from district funds and taxes total expenditures including directors orders and district distributions. Treasurer Gro A Parse certifies accuracy before notary B L Sutev on April 7 1903.
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Heary County
Illinois
Townah
Gro. A.parse
B. L. Sutev
Chamberlain’s Colic Remedy Promoted By Local Merchants
A historical notice extols Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoeas Remedy as a life saving medicine for colic and related diseases. The ad claims it has saved many lives and eased suffering, noting availability through J. E. Wright and A. Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almiost
Chamberlain
J. E. Wright
A. Peterson
Farmers Cooperative Changes North of Us
The Dixon sun notes a meeting near Pixon to form a farmers cooperative exchange. It explains aims to let farmers sell directly to markets, bypass middlemen, and secure fair intrinsic grain values while expanding shipment facilities and supportive legislation. The movement aims to curb after harvest price depressions and extend nationwide momentum with strong capitalization and state interest.
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Dixon Sun
Pixon
Farmers’ National Co-operative Exchange Company
South Dakota
H.H. Carr
BH H Carr & Co. Commission Merchants of Chicago
Farmers Farm & Trust
Farmers’ Exchange
Tis
A Real Daughter of the Revolution Recalls Family Ties
Mrs Deniah Puller Cuddington of Dixon, a real Daughter of the Revolution, is noted for her long residence since ISO1 and her father’s service with Maryland troops. The national society waives dues for real daughters and presents a souvenir gold spoon engraved with her initials and national number, along with a life membership pin. She is set to attend the May 2 meeting to exhibit the spoon and share reminiscences.
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Deniah Puller Cuddington
Dison
Maryland
National Society DU
Cuddington
Dixon Star
Does Not Respect Old Age Youth Disrespect Caption
Dr Kings New Life Pills praised for cutting off maladies regardless of age. They claim to cure dyspepsia jaundice fever and constipation with a perfect pill priced at 25 cents sold by E Wright’s drug store.
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Dr. King
E. Wright
Illegal voting case at Mineral school election
Henry Carlson and Henry Jacobs from Mineral appeared in court after waiving examination on charges of illegal voting there. They allegedly voted in the Mineral school election despite recent residence. Bonds were set for next grand jury session as they await further action.
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Henry Carlson
Tenry Jacobs
Mineral
Carlson
Henry Jacobs
Prand Jury
Princeton Steward
De Witts Witch Hazel Salve Promoted for Piles Relief
An advertisement touts WeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a quick cure for blind and protruding piles. It claims to heal without leaving a scar and markets the salve through J EK Wright.
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de Witts
Jek, Wright
Arcola residents settle coal theft with railroad
During a severe winter coal scarcity the Arcola citizens held up a coal train to stave off freezing. They paid when possible but the railroad accepted a settlement of 65 with a surplus returned. Officials declined the extra cash and asked the sum be used to buy coal for the poor and needy.
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Citzens of
Arcola
Greenville Lawyer Praises Caldwells Syrup Pepsin
A Greenville lawyer Mr CE Cook testifies he suffered biliousness and headaches for years before using Caldwells Syrup Pepsin and recommends it. The note mentions at F A Petersons and quotes a Mrs Chugwater quip about accident policies amid an ankle sprain scene.
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Greenville
CE Cook
Caldwell
F A. Petersons
Josiah
Mrs. Chugwater
Local Market Prices Quoted For Staples
Butter prime per pound four to medium eggs per dozen old corn new corn oats no 2 rye wheat listed in market update with price ranges and grades for common household purchases.
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Mars
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