North Dakota Farmer Reports Spring Crops and Living Conditions
Fred N. Perdew of Reynolds Grand Forks County North Dakota writes from a four horse farm detailing an unusually late spring, rapid wheat and oat growth, abundant pasture, and low rents. He notes graded roads, share renting, and strong prospects for a small farmer, with neighbors from Illinois and Grand Forks County. Dated June 10, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Burt
Grand Forks County
North Dakota
Illinois
Frank Soule
Joliet
Republican
Fred N. Perdew
Reynolds
North
Dakota
Toluca items include property values and local notices
The Toluca Star reports Bennington township real estate values with city and farm figures, a mine accident injuring Sylvester Flahaut, a resignation at the electric light company, and local social notes including picnics and bands. It also notes a marriage serenade and local health product ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Bennington Township
Robert Newburn
Toluca
Bennington
Sylvester Flahaut
Streator
O. H. Shade
Electric Light Company
Washburn
Helena
Old Town
Olive Street
State Medical Society speech calls for reform in medicine advertising
At the State Medical Society convention in Rockford President J F Percy urged reforms in medical practice and advertising. He criticized regular practitioners for public attitudes toward advertising and urged scientific study to educate the public and real aims of science. He called for a movement to restore altruism and achieve recognizable results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Medical Society
Rockford
J F. Percy
Chamberlains Remedies Promote Home Medicine Kit
The article urges self reliance in basic health care and lists Chamberlains remedies for colic, cough, pain, stomach trouble, and skin disease. It notes prompt treatment and affordability with a set of five preparations sold at Al Ironmongers Drug Store for $1.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
al Ironmongers Drug Store
Seven year corn crop theory eyed by Burlington officials
A Burlington official notes a recurring pattern of poor crops every seven years across Illinois Iowa Missouri Kansas and Nebraska. Since 1869 1867 1875 1881 1887 1894 and 1901 have shown shortages, with no absolute failure but notable yield drops. Weather and frost have contributed, and 1907 may test the theory as conditions could favor a better crop. Buena Vista college closes a strong year with 33 graduates under President Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Hawkeye
Boston
Ok Pune New Oe
Chicago
Burtarten
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway Company
Burlington
Illinois
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Buena Vista College of
Storm Lake
R. L. Campbell
Campbell
Lakeside Church
Buena Vista College
Granville Echo Recaps Visits and Local Weddings
Chauncey Bacon and Gresser visited Granville on Thursday en route to Wenona via McNabb with plans to watch Henry beat Wenona. Invitations go out for Miss Ruby Hopkins and George W Hunt’s June 20 wedding at the bride’s home. A kitchen shower is planned for June 17, with a boys shower of bricks and pans likely for the groom. Superintendent Fay will assist Hunt this summer, and Granville seeks the Big Bend reunion, inviting Lostant next Thursday for August events. The town promises grand welcomes for veterans at the local ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville Echo
Chauncey Bacon
Hennepin
Gresser
Henry
Granville
Wenona
McNabb
Henry Boys
Bacon
Ruby Hopkins
George Wa. Hunt
Maggie Franceway
Mr. Hunt
C E Fay
Hunt
Big Bend
Lostant
Electric Bitters Cited As Cure In Maine Letter
A letter from Cedar Grove Maine praises Electric Bitters as a cure for liver and kidney trouble. It states the writer tried the product after illness and found relief from one bottle with three bottles completing the cure. Sold at A J Ironmonger's Drug Store for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Parris
Cedar Grove
A. J. Ironmonger
Bald Eagle Challenge Sparks River Race Rivalry
Captain Percy Swain of the steam er David Swain disputes a published account of the Bald Eagle beating his boat on the lower river. Swain offers a $1000 bet that the David Swain can pass and stay out of sight within one hour, a wager not yet accepted by observers of boat speed. Also notice medical ad for Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with castor oil follow up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bald Eagle
Percy Swain
David Swain
Bald Hagle
Montantima
A. Ae Irénmiongér
Rise of Self Respect and Boldness Amid Humble Roots
A speaker urges readers to drop self deprecation and claim their worth, noting that the world honors the capable and not the apologetic. The piece contrasts self knowledge with humility and affirms personal dignity and rightful recognition.
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Maple City
Maple City Soap Works
Monmouth
Philadelphia-Harrisburg
Pasadena
Henry Auto Co
Edward St
Henry, Illinois
Haddon
First National Bank
Edward Street
Henry, Ill
Rte Ee
Chris
Sawyer
the Republican
Percy
A. Yoo
Tallis
Indanis Chiedren
Samuel Eti Poanplsa
FacSimie Signature of
New York
Bears
Ohio
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