Our Sister Towns in Lacon and Nearby Areas
Geo Hunter returns from Chicago to Lacon while Mre M A Adams of Henry visits town. Mrs Vincent of Kansas City plans to winter with her sister Wire A H Gaston. Prof Burroughs leaves for Texas to take a principalship. Wall Gapon Jr marries in Bloominton and returns home with a reception. Community notices list several visitors, engagements, and social events around La Rose, Peoria, and Mt. S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burroughs
Tex
A J Barnes
Ling
Wall Gapon Jr
Bloomington
Bme
Yeaterday
Gapon
John Grieves
Nellie Thompson
Allie Wescott
Peoria
Lendidood
Rey Sarch
Myane Cure Claims Rapid Rheumatism Relief
An advertisement touts Myane Cure as curing rheumatism and curatum in eight days. It asserts immediate system-wide action and rapid relief after the first dose, with bold claims of removing the disease and its disappearance. Produced by Boldby J. E. & F. A. Fowell.
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Boldby J
Sparland Church Meeting Promotes Local Progress
In Sparland at the Baptist Church in Onl the community notes progress and weather easing efforts. New residents and business moves appear as Ambrose Cumming and Albert Cumming plan homes and shop enlargements. Bronk A Barr buys counter stars from James Martin firm, while McClanahan’s ace drives their store project amid generous rain. A proposed local paper is eyed as a needed addition.
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Sparland
Baptist Church
Onl
Yames O
Garrett
McClanahan’s
Ambrose Cumming
M. E
Tuesaday
Lono
Lewis _W._Daten
Spain
Kansas City
Lewi
Albert Cumming
Rutland
The
Coal Co
Bronk A. Barr
James Martin
F. McClanahan & Co. Frank
Aioce Hostoge
Consumption Bultard’s Horehound Syrup Remedy Advised
The notice warns that consumption and related coughs often go untreated until severe damage occurs. It urges prompt use of Bultard’s Horehound Syrup, claiming it strengthens the throat and lungs. Distributed by J.B. & P. A. Powell Agents.
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Bultard
Joey
Inié
J.B
P. A. Powell
Whitefield Corners Reopens Boyd's Grove Church After Repairs
The Boyd's Grove M E church at Whitefield Corners reopened Sunday amid mud and rain. Rev G J Luckey preached, a subscription drive raised over 600 dollars to clear debt, and repairs costing 1680 dollars modernized the building. An evening sermon by Rev T J Wood followed, while households celebrated with local notices and a forthcoming wedding at the parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Corners
Boyd’s Grove M.E
Whitefield
Morris
G. J. Luckey
Galesburg
G. J. Conover
Board of Trustees
Wabash Furniture Company
T. J. Wood
North Henderson
Ohbriat
Rochester
the Grove
Joe
Clyde A Dille
Artie Swift
Will Wright
Mra. Fountain
J. B. Dille
Ann Forrs
Milo
Ill
William Harris
William Fountain
Good Looks and Vital Organ Health Promise
A health tonic claims to improve appearance by supporting liver stomach and kidneys. Electric Bitters is sold at Nekowell's drug store for 60 cents a bottle and is said to cure pimples blotches boils and improve complexion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nekowell's Drug Store
Varna News and Local Notes From Friday to Monday
J E W Morgan county superintendent visited Varna last Friday. A well attended menu social at Mr Kohlar's Thursday evening. Kenny DeLong visited his daughter Mrs Moffit In Ghilscothe. Emma Tribbie had a serious accident on Monday sewing her palm. Dr Evans tried to remove a needle and others were called to assist. concern over possible lockjaw. Wm McCullough received a new $8000 stock of dry goods. prices expected to please locals. a al Half bees.
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Wm McCullough
Baking powder an old rivalry not a true war
Writers note that the so called baking powder war is a joking impression rather than a real conflict. Royal Yakin Powder set the standard with superior quality and savvy advertising, inspiring imitators but not a genuine struggle between brands or a dramatic clash.
Rain helps turnout at Garrett public sale in Steuben
A much needed rain fell Saturday as the public sale of the late Amasa Garrett drew a good crowd. Ben Bussell finished husking his coin and aided neighbors. Lovie Odell rented James Bussell's farm, coupled by Ed Hammett, and began fall plowing.
Hoskins Family Relations and Local Church Repairs
Bella Tanquary and Mra Fosdick with Lydia Gardner left for Iowa after months with relatives. Henry Hoskins learns his daughter Lois is worse while Eveline travels to Nebraska to assist. Mra Jennie Hoskins of Denver attends her father Thomas Hoskins funeral and visits relatives. Bethel M E church plans a new fence and hitching rack. rain halted work, to be completed soon.
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Bella Tanquary
Whitefield Corners
Mra Fosdick
Geo Barker
Lydia Gardner
Iowa
Thero Henry Hoskins
Lois
Eveline
Nebraska
Mra
Jennie Hoskins
Denver
Colorado
Thomas Hoskins
Ely's Cream Balm Endorsement Note from Chicago
Oscar Ostrum of 45 Warren Ave Chicago testifies after half a year of use that Ely's Cream Balm eases his severe catarrh. He reports surprising improvement and notes many acquaintances also achieved excellent results.
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Ely
Oscar Ostrum
Warren Ave
Chicago
Ill
Hennepin Town News and Social Notes
Hennepin is highlighted with visits from Mary Leech and Daniel Parker from Clear Lake. The Rex steamer bade farewell for the season. Chas Bower and the M E church community hold services and socials. Fish warden Green prosecuted two fishers with a 40 dollar fine plus costs. A Newburn lies ill as kin gather from Chicago and Peoria.
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Hennepin
Mary Leech
Henry
Sandy Boyle
Rex
Chas Bower
Rev Bower
W. H Wood
Lanktree
Daniel Parker
Clear Lake
Iowa
Green
Young
Newburn
Chicago
Archie Williams
Hillabrand
Albert
Peoria
Castoria Ad Jingle Recalled Through Generations
A vintage advertisement echoes a family legacy as a mother recounts giving Castoria to her sick child and to each generation, from infancy to motherhood, highlighting the product’s enduring presence in households.
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Dathy
Castoria
Old Time Happenings From Caledonia and Nearby
OXBOW W A bomith and wife were callers to the Bow Friday C. A Glenn and family visited in Lacon Saturday. Guy Gill and wife were the guests of W J Huber and family Sunday. Owing to the inclemency of the weather there was no service at the M E church In Caledonia Sunday. The farmers are haying a rest as rain replenished crateria and shallow wells. There is a man here who can beat the beater husking 104 bushels by four p.m. Last Friday. Names of two more patients at Dwight noted. A zeal to close saloons grows, with catarrh discussed and Hood's Sarsaparilla praised as remedy.
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Bomith
Glenn
Lacon
Guy Gill
W J Huber
M E
Caledonia
N I
Mathis
California
Dwight
United States
Magnolia events at Masonic hall feature recitals and relief drive
On Friday Nov 20 Magnolia lecture association will present a humorous dramatic recital by Miss Abbie Birdsall of the Chicago College of Vocal and Instrumental Art at the Masonic hall in Mag polls. On Saturday Nov 28 the women’s relief entre will perform an unprecedented program at Masonic hall with a 25 cent upper including pumpkin pie. Proceeds aid the needy. a large turnout is expected.
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Masonic Hall
Mag
Magnolia Lecture Association
Abbie Birdsall
Delawate
Chicago College of Vocal and Instrumental Art
Kapsas
Putnam Social Notices and Visits Report
Town residents share care duties as Mrs Huard visits from Milo. Local gatherings include a Thanksgiving dinner at the Christian church by the Ladies Aid for 26 cents. Social events feature Mrs Carroll’s residence party, Helping Hand society meeting with Mrs Bean, and various visits among families including the Wills Dalley and Lackey relations. Officers elected: Carrie Bacon president, Morgan Williams vice president, Mary Wheeler secretary, Etta Downey treasurer.
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Putnam
Huard
Milo
Carrie (Morgan) Golden
J.J. Euard
W. F. Kelso
Pennsylvania
Overmire
Casey
Ows
O. P. Carroll
Etta
Sam Bracken
Dixon
Mr Carroll
Christian Church
Ladies Aid
Cts
Frank Anderson
Jennie Lackey
Edward Station
Grandma McKeon
Mrs Wills
Wills
Henry Dalley
Helping Hand Society
Bean
Carrie Bacon
Morgan Williams
Mary Wheeler
Etta Downey
Bucklen Arnica Salve Claims Top Salve Record
Bucklen Arnica Salve marketed as the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded with a 25 cent price per box and is sold at Dr Pollwe’s drug store.
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Bucklen
Arnica
West Putnam Neighbors Recite Local Happenings
Mollie Galvin attends Davenport school and Elijah Henkion suffers rheumatism. Brackhouse wells for Jobo Galvin. Etta Bracken returns from Dixon. Sue Siphers visits relatives on Mud Street. Jobo Finnegio finishes a cistern and builds a tank house. John Smith visits with Commodore Henkine at Whitefield. Will Strosnider unveils a monument for a brother killed by a horse last summer, placed by Lacan marblemen. A Milo wedding prank ends with intruders mistaken for the groom, causing a tense, comic misadventure before they depart with cider and gum.
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West Putnam
Mollie Galvin
Davenport
Elijah Henkion
Mr Brackhouse
Jobo Galvin
Etta Bracken
Dixon
Sue Siphers
Mud Street
Joho Finnegio Taa Jost
John Smith
Commodore Henkine
Whitefield
Will St
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