Cure for inherited eczema advertised by Georgia firm
An advertisement features E D Yen fies of Lithonia DeKalb County detailing his daughter Ida’s decade long battle with severe eczema. He credits Swift’s Specific 8.8.S. for clearing her skin after failed potash remedies and salves, claiming the cure is permanent and extends to other blood diseases. The piece touts the product as a guaranteed vegetable blood remedy from the Swift Specific Co. of Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
DeKalb County
E. D. Yenfies
Lithonia Georgia
DeKalb
Ida
Edena
Michigan
S.S.S
Swift
Atlanta
Mormon Church Roles Split Utah Politics In Party Convention
The Beary Republican reports the Utah state convention in Salt Lake City adopting a harsh address accusing church officials of meddling in politics. A resolution to withdraw the ticket and fight statehood failed amid Mormon support for remaining in both parties. The piece notes tense public sentiment and upcoming election dynamics. Also covered: Wizard Oil Comedy Company performances at the New Opera House with the Cunningham brothers and Del Fuego. A theft case near Sparland ends with two men bonded for January court. Kreps at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt
Lake City
Utah
Wizard Oil Comedy Company
New Opera House
Our City
Cunningham Brothers
Geyer
Mr del Fuego
Wilder
Vogelsang
Hon. C. A
Henry Vogelsang
Geo. Kincaid
John Nelson
Sparland
Henry
Paskell
Richard Kreps
William Adair
Elmer Bromley
Sheritt Paskell
Adair
Bromley
Kreps
Squire Morgan
Nelson
October Season Told In Quirk And Curious Prose
The passage describes October as nature's gaudiest design with frost and wind testing the air and old remedies in coffee and the house. It references sanitation and appetite, hinting at household needs and seasonal prep, ending with a murky sales pitch about a desirable sample for offices.
W. C. T. U. Tuesday Sociable At Heath Residence
A lively W. C. T. U. sociable at Mrs W. W. Heath's home drew a happy crowd from infant Teddy to the grandfather. Tillie Merritt and Mrs Endsley gave engaging recitations, Pearl Heath and Caddie Heath hosted well, Zvlla Kellogg played the organ, and refreshments followed as the group praised the cordial gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Heath
Teddy
Tillie Merritt
Endsley
Henry
Peoria
Pearl Heath
Sparland Chapter VII BE holds a memorable conclave
The O E O G of Sparland hosts a Friday night gathering featuring the Lacan Orchestra, soprano readings by two Peoria ladies, a chaplain's prayer, a welcome by the Worthy Matron, and an Electa Chapter Floral Addenda demonstration. Mrs R N Lee of Henry reads on the Order’s foundations, followed by a meal and social dancing as trains remind attendees to part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
Jesus
Peoria
Electa
Kingdom of
Hearven
Lacan
R .N. Lee
Henry
Marshall County Music Teachers Association Formed in Lacone
The Marshall County Music Teachers Association organized in Lacona last Friday afternoon at the Congregational church. It aims to promote music in the county, adopt the State MTA constitution, and foster scholarship and culture through meetings and idea exchange. Elects Evelyn Ellsworth Jones as president and lists numerous local vice presidents and officers with plans for December meetings in Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County Music Teachers’ Regociation
Marshall County Music Teachers’ Association
Lacan
Congregational Shareh
Aloe
Marshall County
Henry
Evelyn Ellsworth-Jones
Wonona
Whitefield
Washburn
Evelyn Ellsworth
Jones
Lucy Dean
Dr. Jones
Mary Thonas
Lacon
Beecher
Venona
Gertrude Smith
Sparland
Buckingham
la Rose
Anna Little
Varna
Addie Allen
Toluca
Lulie Martin
Bertha Beckwith
Wenona
Lillie Martin
Deyo
Secret Liquor, Morphine and Tobacco Cure Pills Ad
Advertisements offer Hill's Chloride of Gold tablets to cure husbands or sons addicted to liquor morphine or tobacco. Sold for 1.00 per package or via Ohio Chemical Works Lima Ohio. Claims include secret use in tea or coffee and a money back guarantee. Book of particulars and testimonials free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Chemical Works
Lima
Ohio
Ida Drake Weds Walter Cook In Putnam Ceremony
Miss Ida M Drake, oldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Jeremiah Drake, married Walter E Cook former Putnam resident now of Toledo Ohio. The Oct 23 ceremony at Alf Christian church featured Rev G Hallock Rowe. reception followed with a Delmonico style menu. The couple will reside at 429 Forrer St Toledo after Nov 1 and received numerous gifts and regrets from friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Alf
Christian Church
Ida M
Jeremiah Drake
Walter E. Cook
Toledo
Ohio
J. J Huard
G. Hallock Rowe
Hoenry
Wm. Bracken Jr
Cora Murphy
Ida M. Drake
Delmonico’s
L. 8
M.S. R
Cook
Chas Dodd
Jefferson
Anna Cook
S?un
Mra Cook
Forrer St
Autumn Wedding in Lacon at Home of Thompson Family
The wedding of J. C. Mountjoy and Nellie M. Thompson took place Thursday Oct 24 at the Thompson home on Broad Street with Prof Heironymus of Eureka performing the ceremony. Guests from Chicago Ottawa Kan Champaign Logansport and others attended. the couple will reside in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rom Lacon Home Journal
J. C. Mountjoy
Nellie M. Thompson
L. G. Thompson
Broad Street
J. Richmond
Wayland Thompson
Emily Cheever
Thompson
Lacon
Lacon High School
Lake Eiie
Ohio
Mountjoy
Lacon School
Hoe
National Library Association
Chicago
Stratton
Ottawa
Kan
Heironymus
Eureka
Goom
Coyner
J. Callender
Peoria
Commodious Dwyer Bros Barn Near Town Showcased
The spacious two story barn built by William Starliper for Dwyer Bros, about 3 1/4 miles west, features 40 by 48 foot framing, 20 foot posts, 18 foot peak, 17 horse stalls, two box stalls, grain bins with elevated shoots, and four sided access. It uses 615 pins, 4x6 to 6x6 girders, light transeoms, four doors per side, and auto locking with a pull cord. The design maximizes hay storage, stock protection, and efficient stock handling, praised as one of the region’s best. The piece urges examination of the structure and notes Starliper’s expertise and quality materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwyer Bros
William Starliper
Starliper
Starlipper
Addi
Starlipor
Miracle Cure Restores Eight-Year-Old in Wrentham
A Wrentham child Mary Fuller eight years old had four years of rheumatic paralysis and a bent neck now walks and plays after treatment with Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. The article credits nature and a nerve remedy, noting the mother's testimony and the pills’ price and availability from Schenectady provider.
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Taunton
Bass
Wrentham
Mary
Fuller
Beegan
Wrens
Iormerly
Wilelama
Abe Cou
Dr. Williams
All Drug
Nta
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
N. Y
Aix
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J. L. Montgomery
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la Prairie
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