Pinkham Remedy Featured In Patient Letters
A vintage advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for feminine disorders, claiming it spares many women from surgery. Letters from Mrs. Hayward Lowens of Cary, Maine, and Mrs. Rosa Sis of Charlotte, North Carolina, praise restored health and motherhood after using the product, urging others to try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia’ E. Pinkham
Wome Cary
Maine
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydta E.pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Rosa Sis
The County Sheriff Play At The Auditorium Delights Crowd
A capable company presented The County Sheriff at the Auditorium on Saturday night. The performance and troupe pleased a fair audience, with the show praised as above average for the area. Also noted is Hedrick's Gem theater newly completed with an arch-shaped front and bright electric lights enhancing its evening look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedrick
Safest Laxative for Women in Advertised Claim
A claim promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as a safe prompt laxative for women. It cites Mrs. M C Dunlap of Leadville Tennessee praising relief and notes a 25 cent price. Endorsed by W H McLaughlin.
Advert for household items from George A Shaw
A listing offers one German heater one Favorite heater one quarter-sawed china closet and one commode all in good condition. Adv. GEORGE A. SHAW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Shaw
Lusitania sails for New York with Mayor Gaynor's remains
The body of William J. Gaynor is aboard the Lusitania en route to New York after a Liverpool funeral. Flags fly at half mast. eight uniformed quartermasters will escort the body ashore. Mrs. Gaynor files the will with the Brooklyn surrogate. funeral plans in New York call for no military display and a simple service with Trinity choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lusitania
New York
Gaynor
la Filey
Brooklyn
William J. Gaynor
Liverpool
England
Rufus Gaynor
Horace Lee Washington
Charles
Maxwell
New York Harbor
Old Trinity
District court notice in Keokuk county case 1913
In Keokuk county district court this October term 1913, J N Reinier and Isaac J Ingle sue Aaron Miller et al for quiet title to real estate described in caption. Plaintiffs claim absolute ownership in fee simple based on more than twenty years of possession and urge that unknown claimants of the west one quarter in equal width of the southwest quarter of section 10 township 74 north range 11 west of the fifth P M be bound by the action. The petition requests title quieted and confirmed, or judgment by default if defendants fail to answer by noon on October 2, 1913 term beginning October 6 at Sigourney. Dated August 20, 1913. CHAS. C. HENINGER attorney for plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Iowa
Keokuk County
J.N. Reinier
Isaac J. Ingle
Aaron Miller
Sarah Miller
Martha Babb
Tom D. Babb
George Sonner
Susan N. Sonner
Charles Estes
Rosanna Glover
Boyd Glover
Phillip P. Sonner
Nancy Sonner
Nancy Ruggles
Anna Osborne
Wilber Osborne
George Osborne
Lois Osborne
Albert C. Streever
Roy Streever
Bessie Streever
Belle Marshall
John L. Marshall
James Loehr
May Loehr
George Needham
Grace Needham
Ralph Needham
Clarence Needham
Ida_I. Jackson
James G. Jackson
Tina Elda Green
Albert P. Green
Walter G. Osborne
Josephine Osborne
Pearl Osborne
Leslie Osborne
Mabel Osborne
Robert ‘Moyer
Robert Moyer
Ona Webb
John Webb
Stella Moyer
Maggie Moyer
Kittie Moyer
Gertrude Moyer
Rebecca Jane Sonner
Orrin Sonner
Susan Sonner
R.L. Ludlam
Vera Ludlam
Florence Sonner
Ona Lightfoot
Frank Lightfoot
Gilbert Sonner
Roxie Sonner
Augusta V. Sonner
Ambrose Cooper
T. J. Estes
Della Scott
N. R. Fye
L. L.fye
Nancy K. Crooks
Thomas H. W. Crooks
John L Crooks
Thomas W. Crooks
T. J. Crooks
Anna Marquis
Ella Brolliar
Ross Brolliar
Manda Holmes
Clark Holmes
Ada Martin
Wilber Martin
Cliff Marquis
Ettie Marquis
Anna Airey Allen Marquis
Oma Marquis
William Marquis
Maria Carpenter
Alex Carpenter
Mary Stroup
Township 74
State of
Henry Sonner
Lucinda C. Martin
Joannah Brown
Joanna Brown
John Marquis
John Stroup
Sigourney
Chas
C. Heninger
Fox
City Marshal Resigns After Fifteen Years In Kingston
Kingst on Missouri city marshal Lante Oliver retires after fifteen years saying no duties remain. Once busy with calaboose gates, saloons and pool halls closed as dry sentiment grows. Arrests dwindled. town sold the jail at auction, bought by Bob Brown for a hen house. Oliver cites patriotism and lack of arresting duties as reasons.
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Lante Oliver
Kingston
Marshal Oliver
Calaboose
Bob Brown
Oliver
Court rules Sulzer impeached. pardons voided in habeas case
Justice Hasbrouck of the New York supreme court ruled Governor Sulzer was regularly impeached and lacks executive powers, including pardons, while awaiting trial. He held the pardon of banker Joseph G Robin invalid, quashed the writ, and sent Robin back to Blackwell's Island prison. Also, the body of "Big Tim" Sullivan lies in state after identification at a local morgue following his death by train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Hasbrouck
New York Supreme Court
Sulzer
Hasbrouck
Robin
Blackwell's Island
Tim” Sullivan
New York
Timothy D. Sullivan
Directors dispute over possible 81 million dividend
A directors statement suggested Union Pacific might declare a cash dividend of 81 million after selling Southern Pacific stock. A New York newspaper claimed the dividend was officially decided, but the directors announced no official action had been taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
New York
Utah Widow Weds Man Linked to Murder Case
Mrs. Joseph Gurr of Vernal Utah marries Frederick Wade in Grand Junction Colorado. Wade, connected to a killing three weeks earlier, is the claimed groom. The ceremony ties a widow to a man implicated in her late husband’s death.
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Joseph Gurr
Vernal
Utah
Grand Junction
Colo
Frederick Wade
Traveling Subscription Men Wanted at The Homestead
Des Moines Iowa firm seeks first class men to travel in ten states and sell subscriptions. No experience needed. Earn 200 to 300 dollars monthly. Ideal for those who want to travel and earn good money. Season opening. write with bank references to The Homestead Des Moines Iowa.
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Homestead Company
Des Moines
Iowa
Homestead
Do You Fear Consumption Dr King’s New Discovery
An advertisement extols Dr King’s New Discovery as a cure for coughs colds throat and lung ailments. A testimonial from a Colorado man claims two doctors said consumption would kill him within two years yet he remains alive after using the remedy. The ad promises a money back guarantee and lists prices 50 cents and 1.00.
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W. H. McLaughlin
Quieting title in Keokuk county lands in 1913 suit
In Keokuk county district court a 1913 filing by Nick Becker seeks to quiet title to real estate in sections 21 and 28 township 76 range 10 and related parcels. The petition argues long adverse possession by Becker and his grantors, asserts prior conveyances did not fully convey, and names several Davis and Whitlock relatives and unknown claimants as defendants to be barred from any interest. The court is asked to decree Becker holds fee simple title and to remove clouds on his title with costs awarded. The case is scheduled for October term at Sigourney, Iowa.
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District Court of
Keokuk County
Iowa
Nick Becker
David Davis
Sarah W. Davis
George W. Whitlock
Phebe A. Whitlock
Julia M. R. Whitlock
Maria Whitlock
Lewis L. Whitlock
Sarah R. Whitlock
Newton O. Whitlock
Bartlett Whitlock
Court of the State of
Township 76
Sarah W., Davis
Sarah W
Clifton H. Moore
Moore
George C. Whitlock
Town
Lewis L." Whitlock
David ‘Davis
Sigourney
Stockman & Baker
Peruna Claim of Restored Health Headlines Ohio Woman
Mrs. Wilson Robison of Toledo describes dramatic stomach relief after using Peruna claiming she feels like a new person. She says heavy feelings and pain are gone, she can eat varied foods, and has gained weight. Testimonial appeals urge trying Peruna or Peruna Tablets for stomach catarrh and related ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Robison
Nessle St
Toledo
Ohio
Ottumwa Group Moves to Block Capitol Extension Tax
The Ottumwa Commercial Association voted to file an injunction against the Wapello County auditor to prevent spreading the capitol extension millage tax on county books. J W Rowley of Keosauqua attended. Judge J G Mitchell of Ottumwa will prepare and file the petition this week in district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa Commercial Association
Wapello County
Capitol
Wapello
J. W. Rowley
Keosauqua
van Buren County
J., GC. Mitchell
Ottumwa
Rowley
the Commercial Association
Stevens
Mitchell
District Court
Note Found In Bottle Claims Iowa Murder
A year ago at Villisca the Moore family was found murdered in their home. A bottle found in the Mississippi at Burlington bears a note dated St Paul from John Biggerheimer claiming guilt. Police question the message's credibility as a lead in the case.
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Villisca
Moore
Mississippi’ River
Burlington
St. Paul
John Biggerheimer
Steamboat Quincys Grounding Linked to Low Water
The Streckfus line halted the Quincy and St. Paul due to low water, blaming impounded water above the Keokuk dam for shoals downstream. The Quincy ran aground at the locks, with water below the dam reported eighteen inches low, and the St. Paul remained stalled below Keokuk.
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Streckfus
Quincy
St. Paul
Keokuk Dam
Keokuk
Iowa secret service begins small legal department aid
The Iowa secret service, organized under the state legal department, operates on evidence gathering in state interest cases. Attorney General Cosson appointed a special agent to develop a bureau to aid crime ferreting and evidence collection.mention of a deadly clash near Carrizo Springs Texas left one Mexican dead six wounded and fourteen captured.
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Secret Service Department For
Iowa
Legal Department of
Cosson
United States
Carrizo” Springs
Tex
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Hedrick State Bank
Ody
Kingston, Mo
Big Tim
Chamberlain
Tam
C.J. Martin
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