Iowa court rules hen may roam free owner need not confine
In a broad editorial note the Iowa supreme court decision allows a hen to go where she wishes, while a Benson merchant faced a $10 fine plus costs for not painting gasoline cans red as required by law. The report also mentions a moving picture show "What Happened to Mary" and other local items including arrests for drunkenness, a Chicago will making Mrs Helen Swift Morris powerful in wealth, and various social anecdotes from the era.
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Iowa Supreme Court
Republican
Benson
Mary
Moving Picture Show
Edward Morris
Chicago
Packer
Morris
Gustavus Swift
Kentucky
Seatonville
Spring Valley Coal Company
Willie Brown
West End
Margaret
W. D Laster
Browning
Chautauquas
Ohio
Adam Bede
Emil Seidel
Mother Hubbard
Seidel
Mr. Bede
Boynton
Pate
Monmontin
Roberts
Regan
Dr King's New Discovery Cures Stubborn Cough Ad
A testimonial advert claims Dr King’s New Discovery stops a persistent cough, loosens the chest, and relieves fever. Mrs. A. F. Mertz of Glen Ellyn IA reports six weeks of relief after other doctors failed. It promises relief for coughs colds throat and lung troubles with money back if not satisfied. The ad lists T J Segraves and A J Tronmon endorsers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Segraves
A. J. Tronmonper
Reflection on Friendship's Fragility in Modern Times
The Orion Times laments fading friendships in an age of prosperity. It argues people ignore you unless you join the popular swim and chase wealth. Poverty allegedly binds neighbors, while true friendship depreciates with money. An old song is quoted about friends growing scarce when funds run low.
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Orion Times
Three Women Testify to Lydia E Pinkham Remedy
In Streator Illinois three women testify to the benefits of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound especially for Change of Life menopause symptoms. They claim improved health for themselves and their daughters and urge others to try the product.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Streator
J.B. Campbell
Alinots
Philadelphia
Lydia
Pinkham
Mraz Sara “Fiayward
Ventingo
Qiogay Phila
Fraheigco
Cal Stare
Lidia
Carinkbiy
Harmony Hair Beautifier and Illinois Road Plan
An advertisement touts Harmony Hair Beautifier and Harmony Shampoo with a rose scent, easy application, and a money back guarantee from The Rexall Store. Illinois plans a 40 mile hard road built by Joliet prison convicts next year, starting Springfield north, with rock quarried at Joliet and asphalt binder proposed by the new utilities commission.
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Harmony
Rexall
United States
Canada
Great Britain
Boston
A. J. Stronmonger
Henry
Ill
Illinois
Joliet
Dunne
Springfild
New Utilities Commission
Edmund Allen
Allen
Chicago
Mlinois
Take Chamberlain's Tablets for a Bright Tomorrow Ad
A vintage advertisement urges taking Chamberlain's Tablets tonight to cure dullness and bilious feelings with a promise of feeling all right tomorrow. Sold by A. J. Ironmonger and T. J. Segraves.
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A. J. Ironmonger
T. J. Segraves
Advt
What Becomes of Your Dollar in a Store Trade
A reader explains how each cent of a dollar circulates in commerce from production to delivery, wages, rent, advertising and taxes, then notes the impact of consumer prices and reflects on a wedding scene and public life, urging thoughtful spending.
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Tve Cents
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