Manitoba land fever opens door to settlers from the states
J C Winship of Putnam Illinois writes from Sept 28 1903 describing Manitoba inviting settlers. Winnipeg with 60000 people sits on the Red River, fertile valleys offer wheat oats barley flax potatoes and garden crops. Land prices 8 16 dollars per acre raw land rising to 22 25 for broken farms with stables and houses. Crop yields vary. wheat 20 35 bushels per acre, oats 60 28 barley 80 60. Settlement rush from the states, rail access improves value as few areas are waste land. The writer notes cold spells and generous travel arrangements by a land company encouraging exploration.
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Putnam, Ill
Manitoba
Wuionipeg
Red River
Tllinois
Wheeler Gand
Bureau
Princeton
Winnipeg
Aurora
Savanna
St Paul
Moorhead
Jargo
Witnipege
Ballard's Snow Liniment Endorsed by Tenaha Seller
An old man and Dr Powells Drug Store advertise Ballard's Snow Liniment claiming quick relief for rheumatism and aches. Smith House proprietor O 2 Smith of Tenaha Texas asserts family use over years and touts its effectiveness for throat pains and general aches. Available 26c 60c and $1 prices.
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Allard
Smith
Smith House
Tenaha
Texas
Ballard
Court House News Digest of New Cases Probate Actions
McCoy Elowe Co versus K H Cheatham. Ellen O Connor administratrix seeks 5000 for husband Joseph D O Connor brakeman killed at Galesburg in service of Banta Ke Ry Co. Probate orders delinquency case for Harry Bush. guardianship and final settlements noted. Estate transfers listed for multiple heirs and property. Marriage licenses issued including Gilmer Goddard, Balsley Hamilton, Michell Guccin, Striehmiller Ubell.
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Circuit Court
McCoy-Elowe Co (Incorporated
K H Cheatham
Assumpelt
Harry Bush
Joseph Tozler
John IT Smith
Mistate
Johnsted
Boud
Ben McAlacry
Moulton & Son
G.G McAdams
H . Mills
Putnam County
Chase
Horatio_Hartley
Guardian
Mary Andemonio-Charch Vones
Henry
John
Jason
Hopewell
Francis Lee Roy Gilmer
Jsdug
Delia Goddard
Liloyd W Balsley
Peyrla
Lena M Hamilton
Spainand
Michele Michell
Voluca
Maria Guccin
Toluca
Archibald C-Streitmiller
Peoria
Amelia Ubell
Mothers urged to use White'n Cream Vermifuge at Powell’s
A period ad extols White'n Cream Vermifuge as the best tonic to stop digestion issues in children. It promises healthier, stronger growth and urges mothers to watch for early symptoms and treat promptly. Available for 25 cents at Dr Powell's drug store.
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Norma
Dr Powell’s Drug Store
Mysterious Disappearance of Ed Martin Near Hennepin
Ed Martin, a 40 year old bachelor living five miles south of Hennepin, vanished after driving drunk through town on the Lacon road near Sand Prairie schoolhouse. Searchers found the buggy and horses later but no trace of Martin, with theories ranging from murder to wandering into lakes or quagmires.
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Henepin
Edward Martin
Ed Martin
Hennepin
Lacon
Sand Prairie School
Martin
Oliver Seatod
Princeton
Lacon and Sparland Churches Publish Yearly Stats
Rev H J Dutiton presents a fiscal year pamphlet for the Lacon and Sparland Baptist churches with figures: Lacon average attendance 65, prayer meetings 18, pastoral calls 440, church edifice value 86500, parsonage 1500, membership 54, expenses 701.48, benevolences 162.85, total raised 654.28. Sparland average attendance 55, prayer meetings 17, pastoral calls 310, membership 84, expenses 607.19, benevolences 62.90, total raised 670.00. Grand total raised by both churches 1624.87. The pamphlet notes growing interest in annual church statistics.
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Lacon
Sparland
H. J. Dutiton
Lacon and
Sparland Bapist
Masonic Impostor Warned by Sparland Leader
T Van Antwerp deputy grand master of the district warns Masonic brethren in Sparland and vicinity about an impostor claiming to be from New South Wales. The man appears well mannered and a skilled mason but is suspected of trying to defraud locals of money and deceive the fraternity.
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T. van Antwerp
Sparland
New South Wales
van Antwerp
A Cure for Dyspepsia Promoted by Kodol
Mrs W. W. Baylor of HitHard Pennsylvania claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cured her chronic dyspepsia and stomach troubles. The ad states the product helps appetite strength and digestion with tonic and reconstructive properties and is sold by Dr Powell.
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W. W. Baylor
Powell
In Memoriam Lester Held Dies After Illness
Obituary notes the death of Lester Held son of C J Held of Hopewell township at about age 22. He lived in Lacon area, worked at Pontiac Reformatory and sought treatment in Hot Springs and Denver before returning home weakened. Described as kind loyal and helpful, he leaves parents and two brothers. funeral held last Friday at Gacon cemetery. Also includes a letter from Mrs A V Goltra describing Little Rock housing changes and local life.
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Lester Held
C. J. Heald
Hopewell Towiship
Altho
C. J. Held
Lacon
Mallory
Pontiac Reformatory
Hot Springs
Ark
Denver
Lester
Gacon
Herbine advertised as malaria cure from J A Hopkine
An 19th century ad promotes Herbine as a remedy for malaria symptoms including chills fever headache and weakness. A testimonial from J A Hopkine of Manchester Kansas claims it cures malaria in any stage, with a price of 50 cents at Dr Powell's drug store.
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J.A. Hopkine
Manchester
Kan
Lillnoi legislature spelling notes and local notices
The article lists numerous OCR errors in the last Lillnoi legislature Liens section and notes mis-spellings such as judgement separatly untill complainant seperated and chancery parties. It mentions an October Bradford village council meeting for a gas plant franchise and references Geneseo Tiskilwa and Bradford shipments of sheep.
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Bradford
Geneseo
Tiskilwa
Emulsion Promise: A Pennyworth of Health Boosts Weight
A young woman paid twelve pounds of flesh at eight cents a pound and soon gained twelve pounds by regular doses of Scott and Browne Emulsion. The ad touts value for money and offers a free sample, with a dollar price at druggists.
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Scott
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Claim Crowned Best
The advertisement extols DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a pure witch hazel remedy that heals without scarring. It warns against counterfeit wig off brands and notes the product is sold by Dr Powell for cuts burns bruises tetter and piles.
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DeWitt
C. DeWitt
Powell
Matrimonial Near Putnam Castleton Bride and Groom Wed
On September first near Putnam and Castleton Miss May Redding became the bride of Melvin A. Biley in a home ceremony. The couple, with Ada Biley as maid of honor and James L. Redding as best man, received warm wishes and gifts from friends near and far. They plan a brief tour to Chicago and Indiana and will reside on a Putnam area farm after October 15.
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Chicago
Indapa
Putnam
Bueg
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Endorsed By Rev. Weasley
The quotation notes John Weasley advising repetition to Mistress Wesley warning that Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy cures colds and grip and counters pneumonia risk. It states the remedy is pleasant and safe to take and offered for sale by Dr Powell.
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John Weasley
Wesley
Chamberlain
Powell
Publishers Column for The Henry Republican Office Supplies
The Henry Republican announces sale of plain envelopes per pack with return card, stationery items including mourning pieces, legal blanks, and engraved wedding society stationery. Orders by mail from attorneys and officials are solicited, with samples of wedding and scenery pictures offered for glass paper prints and reprints of notable cuts on fine paper as keepsakes.
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Republican
At &c
Henvy Republican
Henry Republican
Henry
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J. C. Winship
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Wall Paper
S. Adams Sr
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Isc
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Little Rock
A. V. Goltra
J. M. Kirkpatrick
Ino Henry
Goltra
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Bind Asylum
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Nashville
U. S
Big Rock-across-the- River
Youra
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