Springfield State Fair Highlights and Local News Recap
J E Wright W R Kempster and Frank Schuch attended the Springfield state fair last week. Bridge builders are due this week with materials on the ground. Will Douglas named as petit juror for October term in Morrison. RS Rinker and wife visited South Dakota for recent land purchases. Mrs Grant Kempster and daughter Helen visited Molice returning Monday. A proposed Phenix township road to a river bridge near Hillsdale was vetoed by the board. Albert Young seen driving a car without a team on slippery streets. Albert Young and family visited W A Douglas and wife in northern Michigan. Hundreds of notices and medicinal ads appear including Hall’s Catarrh Cure and Hall’s Family Pills. Arthur and Floyd Black are reported on the circuit. Prof Gamble and Mrs Gamble hosted visitors from Dixon. The Awl ladies met for their regular monthly gathering. Norman Mares had a safe day amid bad weather. Proph etstown notes heavy rain and smoky conditions Tuesday evening.
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W R Kempster
Frank Schuch
Springfield
Will Douglas
Morrison
Rinker
South Dakota
Grant Kempster
Helen
Molice
Phenix
Hillsdale
Board of Commissioners
Albert Young
W. A Douglas
EF H Kempster
Michigan
Erie
Arthuor
Floyd Black
Gamble
Dixon
Taualer
Prophetstown
George Funk
John Lee
Sheffield
Charles Myers
Atkinson
Frank Clark
Alec Walker
Bishop
George Armstrong
Fred
F S. Johnson
John Wells
Hull
Oliver Nickerson
George
George Carter
Kewanea
Frank Sears
Geo Atwell
James Barber
Burns
Atkinson Juhn Wiitred
Frank Wells
Mudred
C F
Anna Raisoer
Floyd Hall
Liberty Cemetery
Liberty Church
Zion and Eben
Mik
Cornwall Township
Herald
Flo Ralisner
Robbed the Grays Narrated by Philadelphia Man
A Philadelphia man recounts a startling robbery incident and recovery tale in which he describes severe illness, medical advice, and a later improvement after using Electric Bitters. The piece also lists local social visits and townspeople including Miss Edna Wainwright, Emil Batter, Mrs W H Whiteside, Mrs Richard Clark, and others visiting in the area.
WCTU Convention Attended. Local News From Osborn to Rock Island
Activities report a WCTU convention in progress with Mrs Jesse Coutsey and Mrs George Walker visiting Osborn, while Florence Miller of Rock Island visits her parents A Dunbar. Cattle and hog shipments to Chicago, new moves to Moline, and a ten pound boy born to Mr and Mrs Andrew Jensen are noted along with health recovery claims from Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. Ella Taylor of Rock Island elected corresponding secretary as Port Byron Globe covers local events.
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Mer O
Genung
Nansits
Edna Wainwright
N Joslin
Emil Batter
Briar Blu
W H Whiteside
Richard Clark
Rock Island
Alec Dunbar
Town
Ohio
D S Adams
George Walker
Watertown
Pr Looter
South Moline
WCTU
Jesse Coutsey
Osborn
Florence Miller
A. Dunbar
F J. Whiteside
Charles Osborn
Charles Wake
Chicago
George Wainright
Zuma
Moline
Judson
Frank Wainwright
Osboro
Andrew Jonsen
Paul
Clyde Wake
Iowa
Nebraska
Des Moines
Roberts
Lintner, Tr
Rock Island County
Yuma
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Advertises Indigestion Relief
An advertisement promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia arguing milk and toast dieting weakens the body. It claims the product enables digestion and assimilation of food and is a universal stomach-trouble cure sold by J. E. Whurht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kodol
J. E. Whurht
Frose Prevention by Lake Nursery Near Jows City
Fred Boswick near Jows City uses an artificial lake of several acres to prevent early frost damage to fruit. He reports saving hundreds of dollars per season as the moisture-laden air neutralizes frost risk. A rural ad for Ballard's Snow Liniment claims fast relief for rheumatism and aches with testimonials from RK Smith of Tenaba Texas and others.
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Fred Boswick
Man
Jows City
Bostwick
RK Smith
Smith House
Tenaba
Texas
Clouse & Stamus
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Featured As Pure Remedy
An advertisement extols DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as the pure unadulterated product, claiming it cures cuts burns bruises and piles and singles out counterfeits offered by rivals. Local items mention residents visiting the state fair and various community notices amid weather and farm updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
de- Witt
I E. Wright
High Priced Farms Drive Illinois Land Sales Boom
Illinois farms fetch record prices with several eight acre tracts near Princeton and a 1740 acre sale in Lee county at high per acre rates. Gardner Thompson near Alio sells 1740 acres at 612 per acre and buys 25 acres near Farlville at 10 per acre. Cary farm 16 acres near Rochelle sells for 115 per acre as many farmers move to new counties and truck gardening. Illinois Central expands south while Great Western opens Fort Dodge to Omaha, boosting farm land activity.
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Illinois
Princeton
Gardner Thompson
Alio
Lee County
Thompson
Farlville
Cary
Rochelle
Ogle County
Illinois Central
Fort Dodge
Omaha
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DR. Frizelle
Will Ge
Geneseo House
Geneseo
Lesp m
Quinn House
Cambridge
Priday
Pennsylvania
New
Wis
Dack- Ness
Brizelle
Friarlle
Aderess
Dewey AW Bayers Es
J.C. Dewey & Co
Annawan
Walter Turner
Ganbeseo Tfs
Pstatle
Thoma Hale BP
Nettee
Teodos
Dws Ling
Henry
Pslate
Jaimie
Eatate Lelonulian
Tae
Lorainetern
Cleveland
James Thalas Admenistritor Hanes
Sarah E. Barnes
Sarat E. Marner
Henrys
Tlonett
Counts Court
Henry County
John A Barnes HB
Mi Arthur
Dixon, Rock Falls, and Southwestern Electric Railway Company
Dixon, Rock Falls & Southwestern Electric Railway Company
Sorpermon
White & Sheldon
Rock Falls
Nois
Anid Corporation
J. E. Wright
Kempsterville
Cheney & Co
Toledo
Cheney
West & Traux Wholesal
Waldine Kinnan & Marvin
Halls
T.eon
GRAYS
Byohn
Philadelphia
Joslin
Cornwall
Leesville
W H. Brown
JFK
Wright Ib
J. St
Wisconsin
Lansing
St. Paul
Mississippi
Bob Moors
Lafayette
Ind
J. B. Wright
Uncle Sam
Anheuser-Busch
F. L. Sieben
CA Bstorixa
D Kauble
Nevada
E. 0
Dewitt & Co
Chioagg
Wright's Drug Store
Ayer
Bugkingham
P. Hall
Peffer
PLA
Peterson
Ill
Parker
Ballard
Olson
Tangogs
Eneseo
Ofich and
Bhop
R. G. Raymond
Bebteg
State Street
Chicago-Inigi
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Ria
Barlington
Colorado
Kanaue
Indi Theae
Heingtons
Missouri
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Adams
Eustis
H. F. Janssen
North Side
Wil Furni
In von
B.randall
Palide
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