U S Engineer Expresses Concerns Over Rock River Bridge
Col. C. W. Durham of the U S Engineer Corps warns that building a bridge on Rock River at Valona or above faces legal hurdles. He notes navigability, state lines, and federal acts may be required, with possible damages if built without proper authorization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Durham
U.S Engineer Corps
Valona
Whiteside
Hillsdale
Durham
United States
Dixon
Wisconsin
Rock River
Congress
Roc River
Deafness Cure Claim From Hall's Catarrh Cure
An advertisement asserts deafness, caused by inflammation of the Eustachian tube, can be cured only by constitutional remedies. It offers $100 for any deafness due to catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation, listing Toledo, Ohio as the publisher location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F J. Corner & Co
Toledo
Lydia E. Pinkham
Chester
Cambridge Social Notes Mixed with Local Visits
Cambridge residents and visitors are listed with trips to Rock Island Geneseo Kewanee Galva and Peoria. The column notes relatives reunions fairs and visits to family and friends including Dr. J. Wes terlund Mrs. H. White and Mrs. T. M. Roberts Mrs. A Falk P J Peterson and others. Also advertised are Preventics cold tablets and DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.B. Taylor
Silvis
Newton
Galyd
Markel and Son
Rock Island
A. Falk
P. J. Peterson
Orion
J. E. Frost
N. A. Hage
Geneseo T
H. White
T. M. Roberts
Silyis
Howard Record
Moline
B. Bristol
Kewanee
Frank Holt
Cable
Galva
H. McNay
Kenney
Hook Island
A. J. Johnson
Chicago
Geo M. Baugh
Bishop Hill Wednesay
W. B. Lockey
Jonas Westerlund
Orton
J. &. Westerlund
J. Johnson
Worchester
Mass
Gus
Eastland
Robert Wood
Chillicothe
Hs Wie
Cambridge
J. B. Anderson
Albert
Amelia Gran
Osco
Sethey Perkins
Edith Roberts
Peoria
Victor Carlson
Witter
F. W. Larson
Andover
Byron
J. Talbot
Mabel
Florence Carlson
Ernest Werbach
Rhoda Crandall
Joyerson
Catherine Days
J. A. Johnson
DeWitt
F. A. Peterson
Oscar Rosine
Lloyd
Ansley
Winatrand
Frances
A. Reed
Daugh
Irene
Marie
Galesburg
W. J. Holliday
Lina
Greenfield
Town
Home remedy claims cure for piles by absorption method
A Bettying advertisement promises cure for piles at home through an absorption method. It asks readers to send their address for localized references and immediate relief with permanent care assured, and to write to Mrs. M. Summers, Box P Notre Dame, pind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Summers
Box P. Notre Dame
Pind
Community Notices From Rockford Area Amid Travel and Shipping
Local society notes record Mrs Emma Hultquin of Rockford visiting Oil City relatives, Mr and Mrs Eric Heckroom attending a kin gathering in Kewanee, and Miss Blanch Record visiting Bloomington. Names of residents, trips to Minneapolis St Paul Geneseo and Cambridge appear with business and social updates. A wedding in town with Mabel Frost daughter of Mrs. Frost wed to Mr McNay and plans to move to California follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Hultquin
Rockford
J. P. Dancilson
B. S
Oil City
Pennsylvania
Eric Heckroom
Kewanee
Miss Blanch
Bloomington
Jennie
Annié
Olive Swan
Tuesaay
St. Paul
Minneapulis
St Peter
Minnesota
John R. Garrett
Ford
Ala
Mac Durant
John McHugh
Dean
Théta
Miss Josephing
Minnie Okebury
Chicago
Larson
Brandreth's Pills a Century Ready Laxative for All Ages
An old family remedy, Bran dretti's Puls, touted as safe for all ages without soy dangers. The text claims consistent dosing with herbal extracts and a three year shelf life, asserting Brandreth's Pills as a trusted, time tested tonic laxative sold in drug stores in plain or sugar coated forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandretti
Brandreth
Livestock Premium Awards At County Fair Highlight Breeders
Readers learn results from the county fair awards across divisions including horses cattle and swine. Names like Weinrich Buck Buckman Lewis Bros and Martin Seward appear with premiums won by stallions bulls cows heifers sows and boars across multiple breeds and ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wgerefords
Lewis Bros
George Buck
Martin
Seward
Chas, Mageé
Mike Sharp
Poland
E. _S. Raser
N. W. Baird
Berkshires
A. C. Crandallist
George S. Dickey
Lewis
Malcolm
Heuuineer Bros., Smith and Adams
Letter on farm paint value promotes Devoe products
A farm letter explains thrift and protection through Devoe lead and zinc paint. It cites a Wisconsin farmer who spent 18 dollars and 75 cents on lead and oil versus ten gallons of Devoe, ending with a net cost of 14 dollars and 40 cents after a leftover gallon. The note endorses Devoe and mentions New York and Chicago distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
James Chester
W. 35Th St
New York
Pinkham
Whitewater
Wis
G. W. Sperbeck
Devoe
F. W. Devoe & Co
New ‘K
Chicago
Louis Nobweder
Notice to Bunters Proclaims Sunday Hunting Ban
Local landholders threaten prosecutions against GeneScope hunting on Sundays. They aim to stop hunting on Sundays and forbid trespass on farms under their control. The notice lists multiple individuals and households enforcing the ban and trespass restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genescope
D. M. CosteLie
Henry Attwell
E. P. Davis
Alba News Briefs and Local Moves
Fred McNeill has come to Dakota after a late arrival for the last issue. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Williams entertain his sisters from Ohio. Ernest Salzman traveled to North Dakota on Tuesday to view the country. Mr and Mrs I Bess announce the birth of a son on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred McNeill
Dakota
Ed. Williams
Ohio
Ernest Salzman
North Dakota
I. Bess
What the Kidneys Do and How They Help
The kidneys filter all blood every three minutes and keep the body free of impurities. When healthy they prevent back pain headaches nervousness and numerous symptoms. the ad touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a reliable remedy from Foster-Mhe Co Buffalo NY, urging readers to remember the name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quick
Galva
Ill
Dean
Local Social Notes and Nearby Visits Highlight Week
Mrs J Spath joined Mr and Mrs Berge Sanday at their home. Mrs Nickelson of Kewanee visited sister Mrs Ed Williams. Miss Florence and Esr Warner returned from Kewanee after weeks away. Henry Brandau and Miss Anna Brandau from Yorktown visited friends. The Tonkinson Salzman and VonIns sisters from Hooppole visited Mrs Salzman. Chas Marine and R Salzman returned from North Dakota with praise for the country. Women discuss the Stork proposition if they cannot vote. Tea or tablets sold by J E Wright. Mr and Mrs Amos Osttrom Prophets Town with Mr and Mrs C Ott Hooppole toured town by car. Many cough remedies warn against opiates. Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup offers a gentle option. A Peterson sells it. Mr and Mrs Andrew Herbert and children from Mendota visit Mrs Herbert’s sisters Mrs Alfred Berge and Mrs John Spath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Spath
Frea Berge Sanday
Nickelson
Kewanee
Ed. Williams
Florence
Esr) Warner
Henry
Anna Brandau
Yorktown
Banche Tonkinson
Lizzie Salzman
Edith VonIns
Hooppole
R. Salzman
Chas. Marine
North Dakota
J. E. Wright
Amos Osttrom
C. Ott
Kennedy
A. Peterson
Andrew Herbert
Mendota
Also Mentioned on This Page
Walsh
Mer
Iran
Bourss
Causago Mepigal Institute
Bank OF
B. Kay
Atkinson
E. B.kay
MO Il. Thompson
J. S. Thompson & Son
Lacon, Ill
Menueoth Paper
Colona
Geneseo
Arthur Burrall
Mgr
Rock Island Or
Colona, Ill
Mowbray & Lowes
Genxszo, Illinois
R. Waugh
Exchange Building
Union Stock Yards
BaNx
Geneseo Steam’ Laundry
Atwood, Prop. City
Ajax
F. ‘Reschke
Geneszo
Illinois
Manufacturer
Central Union
F.reschke
Geneseo, Ilinois
Brusher
Geedap Lewis
P. Lewis
Manfr Pecaria
Ile
Ras Ue
Kewanee Business College
Kewanee, Ill
Chichester’s
Chichester
Dearborn
Pefper Medical Association
Chicagosu
Peterson
U. S
Kuck
Lueila Eastland
Minneapolis
Carl Eastland
Grace Anderson
Luella Eustland
Austin
Holllister
Rocky Mountain
Robert Cochren
Charles D. Crane
May Bristol
William Smith
Theodore Boltenstern
Howard A. Pillsbury
Bunyan Streed
George Cowden
Fred Weinrich
George Weinrich
Ist
C. B. Markham
Frea Weinrich
William Davis
James
Jersey
H. Lewis
Smith & Adams
D. A. Lewis
Henninger Bros, Smith & Adams
A. L. Sand
Batra
A.C. ‘Crandall
Ander
A. Cady
Seo
Bunters
ALBA
Rice
Foster-Miltura Co
Buffalo
National
State Street
William Sand
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