Grocers of Peoria Enjoy Outing on the Strep
The grocers of Peoria took a day trip on the river, passing Henry lock and visiting Peru. About 2600 passengers rode the boat, with round trip fares totaling around $800. A. Barr reported shipping 112,000 props to mines in Spring Valley La Salle and Marquette last year and now runs a daily boat freight operation from river bottoms above Henry. He plans to clear Haws timber east of the river this winter at an estimated $7000 cost, providing work for all who seek it.
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Peoria
Strep
Henry
Peru
Cok
A. Barr
Spring
Valley
LaSalle
Marquette
Eis
Clifford Haws
Magnolia
Wm M. Bentley
An‘éonn
Aberdeen
Hurst-Duke
Isabella
Bentley
Mrentley
Dr Realve
Seelyn Medicine Co
Abilene
Kan
Washington, Vt
Ransom
Gregory
Ezra Calef
Tleven
T He Henry
Wyoming
Pavilion Park
A. Frommel
Red Law
Charles Vogelsang
Ama Piré
Pred-Harneys
Geoff
Burt
Charles i McManus
Adam Glatz
Lawrence Gregory
Ben McBride
Fred Law
Stanley Hall
C. A. Fromme
Wm ‘Siowern
Homer -Dewey
Emil Lotereen
Mir_De Tarr
John Luce
R. F. Burt
Victor Kays
Resorts Of Colorado Offer Attractive Summer Season
The resorts of Colorado report the most profitable summer season in state history with over 10,000 visitors in early July to Denver Manitou and Colorado Springs. The Rock Island System promotes low round trip rates to Colorado daily through September with return validity to October 31, full information from local Rock Island agents or Warren Gowles D P A Peoria.
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Colorado
Denver
Maniton
Colorado Springs
Rockies
Manitou
West
Ihe
Rock Island
Warren Gowles
D. P. A. Peoria
Repulsive Features among Women Cleared by Herb Time
An 19th century notice promotes HerbIne to cure pimples and muddy complexions. It claims women at a certain age suffer repulsive facial features from intestinal imbalance. It advertises Dr Powell's Drugstore as the source for the remedy and bowel regulation.
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Powell
Tornado reports reach Wady Petra area in 1903
JOHN NIGKOOLS reports a July 18 1903 tornado that traveled through fields and damaged a barn depot fence and orchard near West Jersey and Prairie. The storm uprooted trees and caused widespread damage to school houses and outbuildings as it moved four miles east.
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Stark-County
Wady Petra
West Jersey
Murs
John -Nigkools
Severe hail and wind devastate Sheldon area farms
From Sheldon Iowa July 21 report describes a violent hail and wind storm at 1:80 p m destroying gardens and trees in town. Farmers recount widespread destruction with crops like wheat barley and oats beaten flat and harvests ruined along the storm track.
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Sheldon
Iowa
Hosstors ‘Republican
Vora
Borromsun
Bus team flees wagon near Canton as editor suffers bruises
A Canton area report describes a Camp House bus runaway toward the depot after sighting a carriage. The bus veered through Third Street, stopping after near-miss crashes at Joseph Schick’s residence. A lady and a boy exited safely. the junior editor sustained bruises while the driver and others avoided serious harm.
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Camp House
C. BR. Jones
Third Street
Joseph Schick
Rrobert Thompson
Robert
Altho
Aca
Druglist note and sale ad of tonics and pills
An old time drug list advertises tonics and quinine tablets with prices such as 25 cents per box. The text references a claim in a sales notice and mentions refunds if a return or tail on a product fails.
New Life Pills Promise Energy and Health Booster
Dr Powell's drug store offers Dr King's New Life Pills at 26 cents per box. Advert says the pills turn weariness into strength and listlessness into energy, claiming mental power and health benefits.
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Dr King
Insurance Agent Promises Low Rates for Dwellings
The undersigned represents several first class insurance companies and specializes in dwelling house risks. J H Jones Henry bills Augists. Subscribe for The Republican.
Storewide Special Price Closeout Announcement
A retailer alerts customers of a storewide price cut as it plans a closing out sale. The message emphasizes drastic reductions on all merchandise and urges shoppers to act quickly before stock runs out.
Lone Tree Road Woes Prompt County Action Hint
Wu Duffield and family passed through town Sunday. They found the Lone Tree road south from the Lone Tree schoolhouse dreadful with weeds and brush. If the commissioners have not known this they should investigate and clear the road. Laura Wright of Dayton, Ohio visits then plans to go to St Joseph. No wind damage locally. Charley Austens barn and sheds blown down at Two Mile. Mrs Longman visits daughters and travels to Milo and Henry. harvests keep everyone busy.
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Lone Tree
Wu Duffield
Laura Wright
Dayton
Ohio
St.Joseph
Will
St Joe Cow
Laura
Charley Austen
Longman
John Anderson
Harry Bullyment
Milo
Albert Lane
Mary Anderson
Eva
Henry
Earl McKee
Joseph Merritt
No Pity Show Healing Claim From 24 Tumors Cure
A dramatic ad claims E A Guiledge-Ver bena of Als faced a terrible pile disease with 24 tumors. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is advertised as curing her condition and helping burns and pains, priced at 25 cents at Dr Powell’s drug store.
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E. A. Guiledge-Verbena
Steuben Residents Witness Cyclone Ruins Near La Prairie
In Steuben observers describe a funnel shaped cyclone seen Friday afternoon near La Prairie causing widespread ruin. Scribes report homes demolished with little warning and extend sympathy to sufferers. On July 30 the Bethel ladies plan a church supper and entertainment downtown.
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Steuben
Breuben
la Prairie
Pass Rn al Bi
Senfe
Yescribe
Bethel
Young Ladies Drill Event and Recitals Planned
A group of about 16 young ladies will perform a drill followed by recitations, ice cream, and cake on Thursday evening, July 30th. Mrs L Russell and her son Frank from Lacon are visiting the farm assisting with harvest. Mrs Garland and her daughter from Town visit Betts relatives. Ed Tanquary and family spent Sunday in Whitefield with relatives.
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L. Russell
Frank
Lacon
Garland
Betts
Ed Tanquary
Whitefield
Henry couple wed amid quiet ceremony and gift bass
Alex G Randall and Miss Kate d Morgan of Peorin wed yesterday at the M E parsonage in Henry, officiated by Rev D S McCown. A bridal tour to Henry lock and dam followed where CG E Burt offered a bass gift. Also from Chicago, Miss Gertrude Hall married William F Conrad of St Joseph at 4509 Wabash Ave in a pink and white decorated home ceremony with Rev Guy Hoover officiating.
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Alex G. Randall
Kate d Morgan
Peorin
Henry
Atu
M. E. Parsonage
D.S. McCown
Henry Lock and Dam
CG. E.burt
Clarence
Chicago
Gertrude Hall
Walliam
F Conrad
St. Joseph
For Sale Listings in Saratoga Township and Dakota Farmlands
For sale two improved quarters of land in Saratoga township three miles east of Camp Grove with easy terms. Apply to Jne Hartley. Also for sale a fine dwelling with barn known as Hunter Home Hartley. Fine lands in Manitoba Canada from $¢ to $20 per acre. Also some fine farms in North Dakota find Town. Excursions every First aid Third Tuesday in each month. Apply to Joe Hartley.
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Saratoga Township
Camp Grove
Jne Hartley
Hunter Home
Artley
Manitoba
Canada
Farmag
North Dakota
Joe Hartley
Obituaries Notice Citywide Deaths Highlight
In this city Mary, 70, wife of the late J Harney, died of heart disease. Also in this city Hubey Harris Jenkins, aged 4 years 1 month 19 days, died July 0 from acute congestion of the stomach.
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Mary
J Harney
Hubey Harris Jenkins
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