Orion and DeWitt community notes from a late issue
Local items describe visits by residents to nearby towns, drowning of Ralph McElhinney on the Mississippi near Le Claire, and ongoing church and school events. Mentions DeWitt, Orion, Moline, Miller South Dakota, and multiple area families with notices of graduations, weddings, illnesses, and social gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. McElhinney
Ralph
Mississippi
le Claire
North Star
Stillwater
McElhinney
Orion
Orion Times
Bucklen Arnica Salve Cures Dangerous Wound
Four years ago G W Vloyd a Pluck Mo merchant escaped amputation after a jimson bar injury. He credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing the dangerous wound, noting a doctor advised amputation but was spared. Wright, a local druggist, endorses the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G W Vloyd
Pluck
Bucklen
Ceotsarj E Wright
Hearst Dances Jigs Amusing His Little Bar
Ex-Senator Warris of Kansas leads shorthorn cattle authorities while William Randolph Hearst displays light footwork. Co PL MacArthur bidders watch Mayor J N Adam of Buffalo with a fondness for dandy diamond dogs. Rogers resembles a benevolent old gentleman amid state affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Randolph Hearst
Warris
Kansas
MacArthur
J. N. Adam
Buffalo
Rogers
Womanhood and the call for a restoring tonic
The article discusses women's health as central to marriage and happiness. It warns of feminine organ disorders causing fatigue and distress and promotes a tonic alleged to restore energy, relief, and balance, urging women to study and sustain their role as wives.
Wilkie the Detectives Start in Life at the Times
Wilkie, a reporter on the Chicago Times, began in journalism under favorable conditions but chose crime detection. In 1878 he investigated a Chicago grocery store fire caused by arson to claim insurance. He found a forged tintype, traced it to Philadelphia, and exposed the owner, who confessed. At 47, Wilkie earned a reputation for getting a scoop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borre
United States
Secret Services
Sherohn FE Wilkie
Cbieags Times
Hlowever
Chicago
Wilkie
Philadelphia
Chicage
Joliet
Tollet Penitentials
Little Willie asks for a speaking tube for baby
A child named Willie watches a telephone repairman at work and asks if there are more speaking tubes. The worker replies there are plenty. Willie then requests one for their baby who cannot speak at all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Little Willie
Curious Adornments Supposedly Shape African Fashion
A fragment discusses female dress in Africa focusing on a pierced lip dish worn by some tribes. The article notes the disk expands from the upper lip to fit up to three inches, signaling social status, with variation by class and birth. It mentions weights and stretching causing discomfort and the need for ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Notice to creditors in the Estate of Emile J. Dodge
Administrator of the estate of Emile J. Dodge late of Geneseo Henry County Illinois announces he will appear before the Henry County Court at Cambridge on the first Monday in July to adjust all claims against the estate. Creditors must attend to present their claims and those indebted to the estate are likewise notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emile J. Dodge
Geneseo
Henry
Illinois
Heory
Cambridge
AL Am
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Syour-Dealer’s
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
DeWitt
A Peterson
N Mn
Clyde Wood
Moline
Joan
Johnson-of-Roclisland
A.J. Johnson
F. A. Peterson
E.j-Sheester
Miller
South Dakota
James Sellers
Uorlon
The
Domestic Science Association
E. T. Anderson
W C. Rutherford
Arthur F. Chase
Royerguson
Orion High School
Miss McDonald
Clair Long
Earl Peterson
Sydney Conover
Opera House
Banqnet
U's
Ed, Wilson
Peterson
Wilson
Lewanson Bros
Shoop
Racine
Wis
Orion Xwedge of
Odd Fellows
D S.mcfeee
Mr. McCowen
Henry Johnson
Orion Lodge
H V. Conover
Snoop
Racines
Sidney B. Boston
Alice
Richard Timberlake
Oscar Johnson
G Burd
Bunday Henlore
Mesdames
E.C. Stoneburg
G. &. Norbery
New Windsor
Howard Chamberlain and Son
Little York
S.J Bolton
James
Ruth Weils
Moulton Town
F. 4. Peterson
J. E Sparkel
Hubert
Nyle McMullen
Gerald Snell
Helen Hawley
Buena Biker
Harold Tate
Henry Brink
Methodist Church
Bet Franckenburger
Joslin
Allot
Rollie Whiteside
D S. Adams
Tri-Cities
On Chas Wetzer
D H Osboro
H .Whiteside
Alonzo Dunbar
Charles
Clarence Hie
Zuma
J Whiteside
Erie
Lucy Donour
Alexander Dunbar
Tillie Liphardt
Hillsdale
Charles Mercer
Nellie
Hilldale
Anna Foreman
Boormington
John Joslit
Minneapolis
Mino
F A Peterson
Blanche Blanding
Colorado
Rock Island
Blanding
Denver
United Brethren Church
Kerr
Tate
Corstance Testor
Walsh
Chargo Medigal Institute
Ysthessitsseat Barone Te
Dewer
J.C. Dewey
J. L. Dow
Annawan
East North Street
Crarles H
Meyers
Murray Brothers City Scavengers
Lars
Atwood
Thompson
J 5
Thompson & Son
LACON
Bank OF B&b. Kay
Ackinson
Beb B.kay
Mowbray & Lowes
SeneEsxo
Riley Camp Ground
Stottmeister
J. S. Monier
Annawan, Ill
John F. Smith
Morristown Horse Co
Frank Henninger
Travee
Hearborn St
Berea
Drazpists
Xarkow
Éteos
HoUsin
Lydia E. Pinkham
Raw
Secret Service
Henry Waterman
Ad Wist
B. Gilb Sit
Ember Dodge
F. Reschke
Warneseos
Tluaseis
Pelsks Low
Central Union
Genésev, Tinos
W. H Wilson
Geneseo. Fbb
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