He'd Had No Show humor poem at Early Settlers meet
Gen. T. J. Henderson read a humorous poem about early days at a Princeton Early Settlers Association gathering. The verses recount Joe Beall and Piper’s store with repeated lines of not having a show. The excerpt ends with an advertisement for Baileys Dyspepsia Tablets claiming relief from dyspepsia and indigestion.
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T. J. Henderson
Princeton
Early Settlers Association
Joe Beall
Groc'ry
Joe
Regerler
Piper
Westerlunds Wahlberg Wed In Simple Home Ceremony
Joseph Bo Westerlunds and Miss Emma C Wahlberg wed at the home of the brides parents in South Moline with near relatives present. The event featured simple decor, a wedding march, and a reception, followed by plans to reside in Cambridge where the groom will practice medicine.
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Joseph Bo Westerlunds
Emma C Wahlberg
Ir WA Hemberg
M Wahlberg
South Moline
Prof A 1 Rodfors
Volcago of Physicians
Cambridge
Moline
Hitt Addresses Prophetstown Soldiers Reunion
Hon W. R. Witt, a longtime district congressman candidate, spoke at the Prophetstown soldiers’ reunion last Wednesday. He praised American unity, defended federal Indian policy, and argued Porto Rico’s prosperity under U S rule, receiving warm applause.
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Hon KR RR. Witt
Whiteside
Prophetstown
United States
Hitt
Porto Rico
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promises Quick Piles Cure
Advertisement touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a quick permanent cure for piles and skin conditions. It claims to stop bleeding, ease wounds and burns, and restore strength, citing testimonials from Paris and J B Wright.
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DeWity
C. Philips
Paris
DeWitt
J. B. Wright
Anthracite Coal Tariff Stance Challenged by Critics
The author condemns political demagogues who blame the tariff for the anthracite coal trust. The Dingrey tariff law exempts anthracite from duties, while bituminous coal and coke incur charges. The piece argues importers pay nothing and accuses demagogues of lying about protectionist blame.
A Remedy From Natures La Boratory Celery Nerve Compound
A vivid early 20th century advertisement touts Lichts Celery Nerve Compound as a scientific blend of celery cocoa cascara hops dandelion mandrake chamomile and other botanicals. It claims to restore health strength and happiness for sickly children weary women and broken down men, sold by Job Wright druggist.
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Lichts
Wright Drueceist
Sheffield vs Geneseo Bowl Ing Match
A local sporting event pits Sheffield against Geneseo in a bowl innings matchup with emphasis on competition details and potential outcomes. The report notes the teams and venue while highlighting performance and expectations.
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Sheffield
Geneseo
Indictments in Mercer County Murder and Perjury Case
Miss Tona Dunlap was indicted for murder in the first degree for allegedly poisoning Miss Allie Doe with chocolate creams laced with strychnine. Miss Margaret Miller faced perjury charges. Dunlap denied bail as Judge Ramsey presided. Miller posted a 1000 bond and awaits December term court.
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Tona Dunlap
Afeda
Mercer County
Allie Doe
Margaret Miller
Miss Dunlap
Miss Pool
Ramsey
Heis
Miss Douolap
Fortune Favors A Texan In Health Revival
W P Head of Kennedale Texas reports distressing pains in head back and stomach and loss of appetite. He used Drugs New Life Pills and soon felt like a new man. The ad notes a 25 cent price at J B Wright's and mentions Lt J M Worrell a Confederate officer presenting to the state house in Columbus Ohio a piece of the first flag pole erected in honor of Abraham Lincoln.
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N. Dakota
Jeff Price
Pocbrining
Dr.ug
W. P Head
Kennedale
Tex
J. B. Wright
J. M. Worrell
State House
Columbus
Ohiio
Abraham Lincolo
Krause's Cold Care Promises Fast Throat Chest Cure
An Orion Times item touts Krause's Cold Care in capsule form claiming to cure cold in throat chest or any body part in two doses. It notes you need not stop work and lists J. E. Wright as the druggist. Also reports Axel Schull breaking an arm from a straw stack accident at John Blair's threshing site with Dr Ringnell attending.
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Krause
J. E. Wricht
Axel Schull
John Blair
Ringnell
Orion Times
Burlington
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Kanana
Missouri River
K.R
Adams and
Franki P Streets
When You Go Into a Drug Store Painkiller Choice
Advice to inspect painkiller bottles for Perry Davis branding and avoid cheaper substitutes. Emphasizes Perry Davis as the sole trusted maker and notes large bottles priced accordingly.
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Perry Davis
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