Local Bank Careers Spark Growth Across Iowa and Illinois
The Davenport business college reports over 100 banker placements in Iowa and Illinois. In Iowa 80 cashiers and 16 assistants trained by the institute now work in banks while other business fields also benefit. A Joliet agent network expands, and Henry Reader, once of Whitefield Corners and York, Neb, opens in Joliet with an upscale fountain business. News from York Nebraska notes Mrs Elizabeth Huff’s decline, and Lester Brown’s sister reports she’s bedbound for six weeks with quick consummation feared. Henry Nygh’s severe crane harvester accident prompts concern for his recovery. Reports of burglaries in the north part of town raise safety fears as night-time intrusions continue. Henry No 1104 F. & A.M. elects officers for the coming year, including Worshipful Master C R Jones and J W Julius H Adkinson.
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Davenport Business College
Iowa
Illinois
Henry Reader
Whiteeld Corners
York
Neb
Joliet
Elizabeth Huff
Lester Brown
Huff
C.C. Slygh
Rochester
Erin County
Henry
Nygh
A.M
C R. Jones
Julius H. Adkinson
J. W
F. B. Olter
George Burt
Secce T
Disosway
G. CG
James d
Penereakaise
Robart Hoar
Poaston
Early Arizona oranges shipped from Salt River valley
Mr Hepperly and Mrs Griffin receive a box of Washington Nagel oranges from Salt River valley Arizona grown on trees not in Arizona Improvement Company's orchard in 1889. Oranges reach market in February and March with shipment ready November 10 as the earliest fully matured U S fruit. Specimens shown at Dr Powell's drug store.
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Hepperly
Griffin
Washington Nagel
Robert H. Green
Salt River Valley
Arizona
Dr Powell
Miles Nerve and Liver Pills Claim New Principle
Dr Miles's Pills are advertised to regulate the liver stomach and bowels through nerves. The claim highlights relief from biliousness bad taste torpid liver piles constipation and general health benefits for men women and children with 50 doses costing 25 cents.
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Miles
Bamplesires
Fowen
Henry
California letters from Stanford student describe campus life
J F Wilson writes from Potro Auto California to Walter H Evans praising Stanford University, detailing dorms, library, faculty, climate, and social life. He recounts nose injury in a football game, deer near campus, a 27 member gun club, and scenic mountain picnics with Roble angels, amid praise for facilities and surroundings.
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Walter H. Evans
Magnolia
J. F. Wilson
Mason Wilson
Magnolia Township
Stanford University
Pacific
Potro Auto
Cal
Evans
Concerning Husbands: a Boston speaker on wives status
Mrs Livermore of Boston spoke at the Lacon Lecture Association on marriage history and women’s progress. She argued the shift from ancient wife as husband’s property to modern respect in law, business, and ballot reforms, citing Christian, Muslim, and Western emigration influences.
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Livermore
Boston
Lacon Lecture Association
Egypt
Mahomet
Mormon Church
Atlantic
New World
Pacific Coast
Pacific
Abe
Somerset
Beaton
America
Inquest Into Death Of James Crotchet At Lacon Illinois
An inquest by acting coroner L C McMurtrie into James Crotchet death at Lacon Marshall county questions whether intoxication or foul play caused his end. Witnesses say he drank in Sparland on the 16th and feared he was drugged and robbed. Jury finds death likely from intoxicating liquor with doubtful foul play and declines post mortem.
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C. McMurtrie
Marshall County
James Crotchet
Lacon
Sparland
Jerry Cannon
Jones Crotchet
Havin
Marshall
Illinois
Geo . Bane
Foreman
WF. Boylen
J. O C. Pearce
John Woods
David Lester
Chas Monahan
St Patrick's Pills Promote Bowel Health and Catharsis
An overlong treatise warns that bowel neglect leads to serious sickness including dyspepsia piles and nervous disorders. It claims St Patrick's Pills provide a pleasant cathartic effect and cleanse the system. 25 cents per box, sold by J. W. Niece.
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J. W. Niece
Dr Marriett and Wife Surprised by Capron Friends
A Capron Illinois wedding anniversary surprise honored Dr W R Marriett and his wife Anna Speer Marriett on their 5th anniversary. Mrs A Vance and Mr George Wooster organized invitations for about 60 guests who gathered after singing school. Refreshments followed and Rev P A Reno presented a plush rocker as a gift amid a cheerful, lightly structured evening.
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Marriett
Capron
de Sodora
W. R. Marriett
Anna Speer
Boone County
A. Vance
George Wooster
P A. Reno
Mark
Ballard's Snow Liniment Ad and Lookout Mountain Post Meeting
Ballard's Snow Liniment promises cures for rheumatism neuralgia sprains cuts burns and more with 60 cent price. Regular Lookout Mountain Post No 94 meeting set for January 2 1892 at 1 o'clock sharp with installation of officers and inspection.
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ST. Jacobs Oil
Ballard
Bullard
J. E.& F A. Powell
Lookout Mountain Post
M. Eharp
J.R. Newman
Walter Scott
Samuel Parker Opens New School Building Visit
Samuel Parker visited the new school building on Wednesday with reporters and voiced pleasure at the improved facilities. He urged teachers and students to use the resources, noting the building, books, and appliances mark progress toward better education and citizenship.
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Samuel Parker
Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Ohio Firm Pays For Recurring Cases
Frank J Cheney asserts his firm F J Cheney Co pays one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured or not cured by BlalL s Catarrh Cure. The notice, sworn December 6 1886, cites Toledo Ohio and a notary. An accompanying church benefit report notes a well patronized dinner and supper by the Ladies Aid raising 7805.
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State of
Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J Cheney
Frm
F. J. Cheney & Co
Blall
Frank J. Cheney
Ladies Aid of the
Christian Church
Henry
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Gonor Burr
Evstor
Goop Apvicze
West Branch
Iowa Record
Chamberlain
J W. Niece
J E
F. A. Powell
Molly Elliot Seawell
G. Adams
Aptain C. A. Curtis
Maria McIntosh Cox
Dorothy Holcomb
Abd el Ardavan
the Arab
Amanda B. Harris
Lieut Colhorndike
Harriet Maxwell-Converse
Ziella Cocke
Kodak
Grand
Roble
California
San Francisco Bay
Moulton
Bloomington
Ill
Santa Cruz Range
Carlyle
Santa Clara Valley
San Francisco
San Jose
Pegasus
Lelia
Montresh
J. F. Wison
Eucina Hall
Mary A. Livermore
Sho
A. W Gleaagson
Notary Public
Ee Hall
F. J. Cuenzy & Co
Oif
Ivory
W. H. Jones
Abney
IIL
Regulator Building
Third Street
M Pendleton
Fala Sataamaidans
Ae Ee
J. A. Swemn
Fuonio
PurnamCo
Calla
Fred
Potter
Meier & Son
Edward Street
James H. Malone
Chicago Veterinary College
Harry’s Restaurant
C. C. Mills
Chicago
MT Palatine
O. J. Lanigan
Chicago Veterinary Colleges
Burgess
Wenona UL
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