Laxative ad and lawn grub remedy noted in 1906 letter
A Bloomington Pantagraph clipping discusses a laxative and a lawn grub issue. It references Druggists refund policy, a coach box signed by G W Grove, drought effects on fine lawns, and a 1906 state entomologist's office reply to Ray E Taylor about white grubs. It includes a home emulsion formula using soap whale oil and kerosene for soil treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Grove
Bloomington
Ofice
Champaign
Ray Taylor
Normal
University’ of Illinois
Ray E. Taylor
O.D
Prof
Forbes
J. A. West
Conklin Salve Removes Corns and Bunions
Prominent claim guards against guesswork with instructions on box. Sold by A. Peter at PriceSac store with promotional emphasis on corn and bunion relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conklin
Peter
Community Notes From Town And Surroundings
Local residents report visits and travels among Moline Rock Island Galesburg Cambridge and Tony areas. School sessions begin with good attendance as families like the Gabrielsons and Lindstroms host relatives and friends while others extend summer visits and trips to Victoria and Browns Business College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucene Linden
Galesburg
Browns Business College
Andrew Wranz
Baby
Attony
Gaiva
Lottie Gabrielson
A O Lindstrom
Leslie Soderanisl
Labor Day
Otto Hogg
Cambridge
Mabel Gabrielson
Berge
Local notices mix with visits and theft report in Oneida area
residents travel between Cedar Falls Milan and Galva while A Arnquist loses 75 chickens to thieves. Local baseball results Oneida Cubs loss to White Sox 7 to 6 at Bishop Hill. Church news Rev Strandell returns to charge with several pastor changes in Victoria Andover St. Charles and Andover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos
Cedar Falls
Reka Bowmen
Milan
Wief
A. Athquist
Galva
Hannah Lamb
J Nowyn
A. Arnquist
Woodhull Colts
Woodhull
Hull
Oneida Cubs
White Sox
Bishop Hill
Nelson
Wickhiam
Chilberg
Cubs
Day
Mitchell
Dr. Shoop
Shoop
J. EB
Wright
A J. Strandell
Pullman
Strandell
History of coinage across ages and regions
The passage surveys ancient and early modern coin practices, noting Greek copper nails as currency, Croesus as an early gold money maker, and ancient delicate alloys. It references Roman tin coins, British shillings, English mint origins, and U S coin developments including silver three cent pieces and the 1785 start of a coinage that ends in 1878, with Henry VIII era alloy details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Massachusetts
Unite States
Julius Carsat
Herodius
Croesus
Letters From Women Urge Lydia E Pinkham Remedy
Two letters from Washington D C women recount months of severe monthly pain and fear of surgery, praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief. The writers Mary Dimmick and Abs Mar DEnmick urge others to try the remedy and request further advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinkham
brais—_E. Pinkhin
Lydia Eyeedham Medicine Co
Lynn,Mass
Mary Dimmick
59Th and
E. Capitol Streets
Washington, D. C
Finkham
Veen
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mar Denmick
Goth and
Capitol Streets
Washisington, D.C
Lydia EB. Pinkhai
Forgotten Ptolemaic Glory and Moonlit Beliefs Across Cities
The piece recalls the ancient Library of Alexandria founded by Ptolemy Soter and notes its vast 290 B C origins with 100000 volumes, then contrasts modern perception in New York where moonlight superstition drives people to carry umbrellas. It highlights believers who fear full moon beams and view lunar superstition as dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congressional Librairy
Washington
New York
le Bibliotheyre Nabi
Paris
Iinting Press
Dating Press
Giles Snoydy
Egypt
Ptolemy Soter
Byperder
Shi
Group of 19th Century Fables on Inventions and Trade
The fragment cites long held views on farming tools in China, steam power relative to horses, and U S water mills with annual output around 50,000 tons valued near 150 million dollars. It notes tariffs and contracts for transporting troops, roadside cherry trees in Europe, and a faint remark on reserved property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Indianserchiettard
Vadivestok
Russia
Germany
Europe
Hge
Fragmentary Local Exchange Describes Lost Overcoat Incident
A fragmented quote recalls a past incident at a tavern where an overcoat was taken by a man, with another person referenced as a possible second party. The dialogue hints at blame and a potential future meeting about the matter.
Sayings of Sages From Fragments of a Turbulent Text
Fragmented lines present a mix of proverbs and quotes about mothers, law, virtue, and power. The garbled dialects hint at moral reflections and social observations, with mentions of motherhood, authority, self reliance, and skepticism toward legal or political claims.
Cost of Paint The Difference
The piece argues the gap between good and inferior paint costs is small relative to total painting outlay. It emphasizes choosing quality to protect the house and achieve better durability with minimal extra spend.
Paint pointers of value to the house owner
A short notice invites readers to obtain a booklet listing paint pointers of value to homeowners. The National Lead Company at 51 State Street, Chicago, IL promotes the booklet for improving house finishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Lead Company
State Street
Chiago, IL
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Ole Dr Satluel
Jingtergreens
NEW_ YORK, ca
Bears
The
J. C. Dewey & Co
G. Sacksex
Scheibe
Jackson
AND
Sseaad
Ceksmi
Geneseo. Ill
Shooor
Tecoris
Weil
Ney
Gilead
Snoor
Giul
Lou
Je. Wright
Guibe
Geneseo
Farmers National Bank
Mars
J. D.eford
Haynes
W.h.hostorp
W.w.coun
Schnabele
H. Herman
Jug
P, Stewart
Llinois
MO J. Thompson
J. S. Thompson & Son
Lacon, Ill
Plasico
Bright
Bix
Lakeside Medicine Company
Chicago
J. E Wright
Stor-Hin Bulls
ABE
Gencaco
Mutual
Fonsi Bonra Johnson
Phenix
Henninger Bros
G. Ei Smith
Parker
Cole
East-Main-Bi
Samuel-Lieen
R. Waugh
Commission
Exchange Building
Union Stock Yards
Azr2zetroam Bank
Bishop Hild
Mabel Wieshoom
Moline
Fannie Pattel
Rock Island
Cassie Myriagren
Victoria
Pierce
Bartholow
Défferson
NFO
Inléy Ellingwood
Speier
Edwiit If
Hale
Hahnemann —Med.- College
Witnstead
Henry VIII
China
Bardup
Colerttire
Nondame
Isdaw Flats
Ned Retson
E Powell
Tive Wither
Lrom
Persiin
Tore Hunor
Nam
Dave
Lawler
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