Local items note a busy week of transacts and visits
A flurry of small town notes records Wilber Berard and friends visiting Waosa, Fred Schnabel's business in Babcock, Noah’s sales, and Lonje-Reichel's Sunday trip to Necedah. Many locals travel, attend meetings, and arrange trades. shipping, salerooms, and a variety of minor events fill the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilber Berard
Saouay
Waosaa
Fred Schnabel
Bosinens
Babrock
Noah
Dale Homey
Pole Tradi
Omar
W. A. Grozepp
Morrill
Thoreday
Only Monotreated Remedy Promises Cures Scarce Scalp Ailments
An advertisement proclaims a clear sweet cream preparation will cure stubborn scalp and skin affections if used as directed. It claims dramatic efficacy, credits scientific testing, and warns of refunds if unsatisfied. The piece notes production capacity expansion and lists a calendar of church dates linking to a Lent season in 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nana
Genaina
Teada
Mart
de Flou & Herland
Manston
Consim
Sizey Carnations Across Europe in Shakespearean Era
Fragments discuss large carnations grown in England before glass houses and their rarity in Spain and Italy. Mentions Shakespeare naming carnations with gillyflowers as summer blooms, contrasting with modern greenhouse winter bloomers. Includes a court notice about an estate matter and probate proceedings in a separate clipped section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Spain
Italy
Battle
Spale
Queen Elizabeth’s
German gains prompt major empire railway and canal plans
German observers report the Tramburg Contral railway open in Berlin at a cost near 20.29 million dollars and a Kiel canal expansion proposal to widen from sixty to 130 feet surface width about 50 million dollars. Reports also note alcohol studies in the Litetringele Fohe and growing German commercial travel abroad challenging British monopoly in routes to Bagdad and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
Tramburg
Sit- Hou
Berlin
Litetringele Fohe
Les Collected
Kiel Canal
Bagdad
Newfoundland Venison Price Shocks Locals At 2 Cents
Odd clipping cites venison at two cents per pound in parts of Newfoundland. Other notes mention a Connecticut prosecutor and father fined five dollars for flotation violations and the national forest reserves nearing 100 million acres. A bridge between New Hartford and East Hartford plans wide scale progress, a name change for Snake Hill near Milton to Arrowhead Mountain, and 1907 prophecies from a Lama predicting turmoil, theft prosperity, and earthquakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundland
Milton
Arrowhamn Mountain
Lassa
Saturn
Wader
Navy notes reveal costs and supplies for the last year
The navy consumed 672,867 tons of coal at an average $4.20 per ton, added 31,500 books with about $50,000 cost, and bought 6,413,734 gallons of fresh water at $2.52 per thousand gallons. Report notes armor-plate cost reductions and totals for food and clothing issued, with a government loss of $322,750 on small stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardnance
Navy Department
Last Words Of Famous Men And Misquoted Echoes
A garbled OCR style collection presents alleged final sayings from figures such as Daniel Webster and George Washington. The text lists varied names with questionable dates, including poets and generals, and quoted lines that mix plausible phrases with errors, creating a shaky compilation of supposed last words.
PITH AND POINT From Chicago News opinion column
A fragmented Chicago News item offers aphorisms on self critique, effort versus luck, wealth, pleasantness, love, and prudent speech. The prose suggests critics of self and others, the value of kindness, and cautious generosity as observed social advice.
English Etchings and Ancient Royal Postage Costs
A fragmented OCR passage notes varied topics including Yendon’s gas use over 6,000 feet per year per head Hagland’s 4,000,000 gallons for postage stamps Westminster Abbey choir members earning 89 to 100 pounds yearly The Bank of England strong room depth and Christmas sittings in Parliament are mentioned The text references a 1040s year and a large number of members.
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Yendon
Hagland
Westminster Abbey
Bank of England
House of Commons
Hiere
Probate notice in Wisconsin for John K Jarvis estate
A damaged probate notice from Wood County Wisconsin details administration of John K Jarvis late of the village of Port Edwards. It orders publication by Sept 8 1908 and requires all claims against the estate to be presented for examination and allowance, with creditors to file names and addresses. The notice names James W Jarvis as executor and sets terms for creditors to present their claims within a designated period.
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Saly
Jos. Blok
J. Gneley
Co Atrack
Thio Arity
WW. BD
Consor
Marshfield
Trevyrhday
Atty
Philip Salener
Prindeton
Hriday
Ludolph
Luay Skeol
Plafotield
Sanday
Ayogion
Slinay
Irano Gilkey
Ripos
Nathan Ohoreh
Salt Lake Giy
Alnry Oleon
Aty
J. & Davia
Gorl Ong
bin Fathar
Rey
Oscar Potter
Crammoor
Muir Slice Co. de
A. L. Rhigman
Henry Karnls Haa
Thin Ofice
Mika Sierck
Interags
Artnet
Jon Rick
Thos. Kelly
Babcock
Olly
Basi
Nash
Shane
Mulz
van Wormiak Giofini
Pycor
Seneca Corners
Osone Lind
John Morsa
Gus. Seboman
City Tranamorpire
Geo. R. Gardner
Mebul Gardner
Milwaukee
Guy R. Gutts
Kierviaw Hospital
Healta
Mise
Ermy Banlow
Lizzie Tists
John’ Tietz
Stavecs Pails
Stevens Palus
Noouk
Alabama
Florida
Noky
North Oarolina
Tepnessie
Virginias
Kale
Worik ‘Phexarpl
Wood
Marathon Counties
Frral
Treprennl
Amon
Tansy
Wisconsin
Jane KR
Ds ‘Publishing & Se
Unis
Chamberlains Cough Remedy a Favorite at Adjourned Council
The adjourned council meeting covers tax adjustments for Mrs J Patrick and condemnations for Vine Street widening in Grand Rapids. Case details include sewer tax concerns on Centralia Pulp and Water Power plant, and a disputed $170,000 claim. no final council action taken. Chamberlains Cough Remedy endorsed by residents. Daly Drug & Jewelry Co. supplies it.
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Mayeur Wheelun
Iesen
Aldurden Acpla
A D. Saul
Steib
Rawson
Niveon
Evils
Gerzlsf
Panter
Kutlpiak
Luokdveske
Khetow
Hoegjer
Lou
Tinoses
Aldurmith Dackeon
Lyon
J. Patrick
Ideaty
Wiscomin
Wood County
Chewit
City of Grand Mapids
Vine Street
Ald County
S. Black
Neeve
Grand Staplda
Curnipe Council
Grand Hapits
Wieonns Firet
Board of Public Works
Cley
Seh Condrannation
ind—Pimt
Board of
Bay Litesig
Mike
Buyetis Ly
Madiendle Tront Company
Mindle
Gogelng
Wheelan
Toe
Goggins
Wheelin
Getien
Boes
EL Wiesda
Mayer
Se Worls
Commercial Apples Collapse On Worthless Orchards
Kansas growers dispute the value of Wine gap Missouri Pippin and other common apples as commercial fruit. Philip Lux tells the Kansas State Horticultural Society most trees are worthless or too small for market, with disease and poor bearing cited. Solutions point to fungicides and better pruning, while practical home tips cover stove cleaning and food storage.
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Missouri
Philip Lux
Kansas State Horticultural Society
Lux
Ben Davis
Gen Davis
State Agricultural College
Pie Birds of Brittany and the Farm Tale
Fragmented OCR recounts a rustic scene with birds and a farmer amid a rural fable. The narrative weaves images of pies and white birds, a frightened crowd, and a hunter’s gun, ending in a chaotic retreat under a tree as farm folk react to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esuyserratinis
Sraveior
Troy
SIMPLE WASH CURES Hozitahas Burning hin case Rouled With out Use of Injurious Drugs
A historical ad-like piece touts a wintergreen based remedy as a cure for skin diseases. It claims truthfulness, names Dr. Decatue and Dr. Anniale, and alleges the preparation blends wintergreen with other ingredients to treat eczema, psoriasis, and related conditions, promising rapid blood purity and skin healing.
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Decatue
Anniale
Max Altcerion
Thie Winterstein
Thag
PD. DD
Ktel
Maya Lel
D. D. VII
Preserinos
John BE
Daly
Tipped As He Went His Promise To Pay A Lump Sum
A traveler recently returned from Europe proposes to replace tipping with weekly payments. He plans to stay about three weeks at a London hotel and offers to reward servants with a lump sum at week’s end. He asks staff to handle his belongings and clothes, then departs for town leaving the room in disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Lonlan
Klr
Jie
Ol Ryste
New York
May Interest You Prompting Kidney Cure Claim
Advertisement notes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney and bladder trouble. Claims it stops irregularities and cures any case within reach of medicine. Daly Drug & Jewelry Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Pneumont
Daly Drag & Tewelry Co
Daly Drug & Jewelry Co
Do When Bilons Take Chamberlain Tablets
An 1880s style notice promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as the remedy when bilions arise. It claims the dose cleanses the grimack and coculates the liver and bowels. Includes Brice priced at 25 cents and free samples at Daly's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Daly's Drug Store
Checking conveniences and the value of bank accounts
The article extols the convenience and value of bank accounts with checks. It notes that check payments protect both payer and payee and that cancelled checks provide irrefutable proof of payment, valuable when currency payments are questioned. It promises careful handling of customers’ interests.
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O. A. Fateh
Stangerorks Company
Jottop
Polnta
Matinen Ab
Hamilton
Grand Rapids
Milwaukea
Wisconsin Clay Workera
Wallace & Fahl
Bcal
Fahl
Wallace Iran
Aim
Charlie Dougharty
Mim Waukee
Verdin
Link Leana
Watertown
Mason
Matisoa Battle Creek
Qhareday
Modipon
Blisg
Xirs
Jett A. Boorman
Val Verullgy Ave
Alexander McLeod
Ullot
Moalpea
Wm. Kannverer
Johnson & Hlile Ahoe
Maghalliian Greenberg
Nongdoh
Ghia Alts
Nob
Patton
Rope Shoe Co
Howe
Goa
Portage
Wichael Rene
Vesper and Mary
Steinnhhof
Sigel
Siemens
Maralefield
Garth
Carrie Nation
Boston
America
Tom Maloney
Qilleers
Fraternal Reserve Association
L. G. Walter
H. Dabike
T. P. Pacerboom Trenanrer
D. Rojlied Sergeaut
Kate Fafstatar
Aaa’t. Sorg't
Laura Kritz Doorkeaper
C. G. Paterson Pastores
Geo. Miller Judgoa
F. Waver
T. P. Pestenboom
Potter
Robertson
Qghkosh
HB. Bmcgoy
Pittaville
Alan
Zeubere
Tor
Mheys
American Society of Banity
Pontal
Derrichs’ Hall
Grty
Julius Ma
Snows
Christereon
Censon
la Crear
BIG Carnations
Naval Notes
Daniel Webster
Gorthe
Germitt
Winfala Scott
James
George Washington
Chicago News
Mr. LJ
Woodbury
Twining, Mich
Gale
Daly Drag & Jewelry Co
PIE Birds OF
Brittany
the Bank of Grand Rapids
Pace Werth
The
First National Bank
Grand Rapids, Wis
Wood Coty
Husiness
Bossert Bros. & Coa
Lumbe
Mary
Movbh Lambert
Billy
Parkinson-Marling Lumber Company
J. Ese
Mgr
Grand Rapids Beer
Victoria
Dewey
Sunbeam
Grand Rapids Milling GO
Treadeasy
I. Zimmerman
Cole
D. M. Huntington
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