The Pariilionaire Marauder and the Umbrella Mixup
Dick Dartis and friends gather in a flood muddled tale of mistaken theft as umbrellas vanish, a late night rescue, and a mistaken romance unfold. Mildred Wells and her mother misread a thief as a suitor, exposing a gold mine family in a comic social caper set around a medical student protagonist.
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Joe
Joe Dartis
Carenrs
Mildred Wells
Bart
Milly
Mildred
Pick
Carrie
Bridget
Christmas crafts for babies spread from rattles to closet hangers
A vintage guide suggests simple handmade gifts for infants. Rattle designs include ring rattles with bells and embroidered hoops, while a wall mounted rack shaped like a silver spoon offers compact space saving storage. A safety pin box made from cardboard drawers and decorative rosettes on white dresses complete the set of baby friendly crafts.
A Dainty Bureau Set Described for Gift Use
A detailed description outlines a bureau set gift including a cream scrim scarf, a pincushion, a hair receiver, a work bag, and a small soiled-article bag. Materials feature ribbons in graduated widths, rosettes, and satin or silk fabrics, with instructions for hemming and finishing touches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau
Cotentin Butter from Normandy Delights Paris
Normandy dairymen produce cotentin butter praised for luxury and price in Paris at 1.26 dollars a pound. Cows are brushed clean udders washed and dried attendants milkers kept scrupulously clean. Milk is doubly strained churning uses modern science. No odors contact the milk and cow food water are inspected.
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Paris
Cotentin
Normandy
Shawl and Hood in Nile Green with Silk Accents
A knitted shawl and hood in nile green yarn features white silk squares and cobweb patterns. The design echoes old fashioned afghans with a back point and shoulder points rising to the neck, finished with white silk fringe and tassels.
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Ain
Dainty Trifles: Ribbon fringe redicake and clover needlebox
A brisk guide presents a side worn redicake style with two widths of ribbon and fringe tabs. Instructions cover foundation ribbon fringe pieces, top clasps, and matching gown suggestions, plus a clover leaf needlebox embroidered in pink for a simple keepsake.
Telephone saves Harlan woman from coal gas peril
Mrs M Gillispie of Harlan narrowly escaped asphyxiation when a reported stove defect led neighbor C C Redfield to check on her after a New York visit. He found her unconscious, revived her, and underscored the life saving power of timely action and a neighbor’s care.
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M. ¥. Gillispie
Harlan
New York
C. C. Redfield
Deputy takes a Crazy Indian to South Dakota Asylum
In Council Bluffs an unusual scene occurred when a deputy sheriff escorted an Indian to an asylum in South Dakota. Insanity among Indians was noted as rare, highlighting the startling event.
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Council Bluffs
South Dakota
Preventics Candy Ad Offers Cold Prevention Claim
An old advertorial notes Dr Shoop s Preventics tablets to curb influenza symptoms advising taking Preventics at first sign of a cold. It promotes 5 and 25 cent boxes sold by A J Howe with a claim of prompt effect and preventive value.
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Dr. Shoop
Preventics
A. J. Howe
Root-ruined cement walks disrupt Winterset paths
Many cement walks in Winterset are being damaged by tree roots. Roots lift blocks out of alignment and crack several sections, causing uneven surfaces and maintenance concerns across the sidewalks.
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Winterset
Dr Shoop Green Salve Promises Lip Enhancement
An advertisement promotes Dr Shoop s Green Salve as a lipstick aid applied at night with a light coating and a morning check for feverish or dry lips. It claims the soft healing ointment quickly corrects skin blemishes and offers a free trial box from A J Howe with jars at 25 cents.
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Dr. Shoop
A. J. Howe
Solomon Rounds Dies at Age 83 in Clarinda
Aged resident Solomon Rounds, who came to Clarinda in an early day with an ox team, died November 22 in his 84th year. Public notice notes his long life in the community and references his residence and passing.
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Solomon Rounds
Clarinda
Rainbow Re-elected Auditor of Blackhawk County
Jas Rainbow begins third term as auditor of Blackhawk County, noted as a former resident near Macedonia. Advertisement for Cascasweet baby medicine proclaims no opiates and full compliance with the National Pure Food and Drug Law. Printed by EBC, DeWitt & Co. Chicago for the Baby Book. Bold by A J Howa.
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Jas. Rainbow
Blackhawk County
Macedonia
EBC, DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Til
A. J. Howa
Clerk Frank Murphichy to Join State Treasurer Post
Frank J. Murphichy, clerk of court for Adams County, has secured an appointment in the state treasurer’s office and will take the post after January 1 following the expiration of his term. The position pays 1200 dollars annually.
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Frank J. Murphichy
Adams County
Kodol Digestant Endorsed Under Pure Food Law
E. C. DeWitt & Co of Chicago markets Kodol prepared at their lab and asserts it conforms to the National Pure Food and Drug Law. Sold by A. J. Howa.
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E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
A. J. Howa
Hamburg Ladies Plan Campaign For Clean Progressive Town
The Ladies Improvement association of Hamburg aims to make Hamburg the cleanest and most progressive town in the state. An advertisement promotes Ring's Dyspepsia Tablets for indigestion and impaired digestion, available via Glenwood Drug Company. Pineules, a non alcoholic remedy from pine resin, targets bladder and kidney issues with a thirty day program and money back guarantee via Glenwood Drug.
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Ladies’ Improvement Association of
Hamburg
Glenwood Drug Company
Evangelist Torrey Stir in Omaha After Australia Tour
Evangelist Torrey, called Moody's successor, tours Australia and England and now stirs Omaha. He led the Moody church in Chicago for years and attracts attention by urging people to take religion seriously. He prefers genuine heart changes over large numbers.
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Evangelist Torrey
Omaha
Australia
England
Moody
Moody Churen
Chicago
Torrey
Bee's Laxative Cough Syrup Relieves Colds
The product claims relief of coughs and colds through laxative action and contains honey and tar with no opiates or poisons. Extensively sold, it offers a money back guarantee and refund if not satisfied. Sold by Glenwood Drug Company.
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Glenwood Drug Company
Mrs Sylvester Dye Critically Ill With Pneumonia
Reports from Mrs. Sylvester Dye at 817 Fifth Avenue indicate she is critically ill with pneumonia. Physicians warn little improvement is expected for at least two days.
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Council Bluffs
Sylvester Dye
Fifth Avenue
Digestion Focused Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
It states that digestion strength comes from what is digested and assimilated. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets invigorate the stomach to improve function. The result is better relish, increased strength and weight, greater endurance and a clear head. Price 25 cents samples free. For sale by Wilson Drug company.
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Chamberlain
Wilson Drug Company
Red Oak Defeats Creighton Second Team in Thanksgiving Clash
Red Oak high school met Creighton college second team on Thanksgiving day in a fast game. Creighton outweighed Red Oak by 11 pounds per man. No score in the first half. Final score 12 to 0 in favor of Red Oak. The contest was described as the best and cleanest in years.
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Red Oak
Creighton College
Creighton
A Home Made Happy by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Geo W Spence of Holly Springs North Carolina recalls a severe bronchitis attack on his baby girl. After visits to eight stores and two doctors offered no relief a storekeeper recommended Chamberlain's Cough Remedy which cured the child. The testimonial notes the remedy is pleasant and safe and sold by Wilson Drug Company.
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Chamberlain
Geo. W. Spence
Holly Springs
N. C
Wilson Drug Company
Canvas and cloth wrap protect saplings from rabbits
Rabbits struggle to gnaw through canvas or multiple cloth layers and when tree bases are wrapped with this material they may be saved from damage by the rodents.
When to Go Home ad from Bluffton Banner
An ad copy urges readers to go home in various situations then promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds. It notes the product is for sale by Wilson Drug company.
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Bluffton
Ind
Chamberlain
Wilson Drug Company
Weather Fears Over Warm Christmas Protest Meant for Children
The piece frets that a warm Christmas would disappoint boys and girls who expect a freeze. It notes many youths grow despondent, while parents working outdoors hauling hay and tending feed are less upset, reflecting differing attitudes toward the unseasonable warmth.
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Richard Jones-Brown
Boomville
Richard Jones-Brewr
Rome
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Gibson
Roncignone
Radicofani
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Frank Deerwester
Dan’l Lugsch
West Ride
Will M. Donelan
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