Peruna Praised By Iowa Shopkeeper For Health
Perdana Confinement Mr C N Peters en dealer in fine Seots shoes and cigars at 132 South Ham St Council Bluffs Iowa writes of Peruna. He credits it with restoring his health after illness and confinement in his store and notes five bottles brought full recovery. Another letter from Arthur G Peterson Wisconsin says he has had no cold for seven months since taking Peruna and feels cured. The ad notes Peruna Tablets as an alternative for those who object to liquids.
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C. N. Pétersen
South Ham St. Council Bluffs
Iowa
Arthur G. Peterson
Box
Mro
Wisconsin
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound For Croup
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is promoted as fast relief for croup with hoarse cough, choking, and labored breathing. Advertisements claim the first dose reduces mucus and opens air passages and note availability from druggists.
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Foley
Adv
Ady
What to Give Him for Christmas A Guide for Men
A guide suggests practical gifts for men suitable to any income. It notes women often choose cravats, many in colors unfitting to the wearer, and advises in favor of black and white for versatility. It cites silk knitted ties and heavy faconne silks as stylish options endorsed by London trends.
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London
Unique Gift Ideas for Men Handkerchiefs to Traveling Cases
The article suggests plain white handkerchiefs with monograms as gifty items, notes the common gift of leather gifts, and offers suggestions for men's accessories. It highlights leather desk calendars, wallets, cardcases, traveling cases, travel bags, fittings, and a feather case with assorted scissors and a penknife for travelers and horse riders.
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Yuletide
The War In the Air and Its Military Impact
The text argues airpower shifts in warfare, noting aircrafts role as mobile offensive tools and valuable defensive scouts. It contends bombs harm cities but fail as decisive weapons, while aviation excels in reconnaissance, preventing surprise and enabling stealthy artillery advantage.
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Paris
Antwerp
London
Just About Sugar and the Bible
A reader wonders why the word sugar is not in the Bible while noting ancient use of honey and sugar’s spread from India to Venice. The piece traces sugar’s journey through history, its medicinal use, price in 1482, the rise of the New World, slave trade, beet sugar, and wartime shortages, arguing we can endure with less sugar.
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India
China
Egypt
Spain
Venice
New York
Liverpool
Great Britain
Housewives’ League
Magaaliie
Lon ‘Don
Columbus
West Indies
Barbadoes
England
Napoleon
Hessian Fly in Early Wheat Fields
The Hessian fly emerges in young wheat fields as maggots hatch and feed just above the roots. Infested plants show broader, deeper green leaves and erect tillers, aiding detection. uninfested plants are slender with lighter green leaves. Pasturing in fertile soil may boost spring regrowth, but crushed maggots hinder infestation progression.
Westfield Social Notes Include Visitors and Travel
Dr. C. E. Pollard from Chicago visited Westfield this week. Elmer Holliday of Alton came to visit friends and vote. Everett Rexford of Blue Island stayed with the Briscoes last week. J. Goble left for North Dakota to manage farm interests. S. M. Ashmore wintering in Gainesville Florida. Mrs. Woodie Hart and her mother Mrs. Keith traveled to Cincinnati on Saturday.
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Westfield
C. E. Pollard
Chicago
Elmer Holliday
Alton
Everett Rexford
Blue Island
J. Goble
North Dakota
S. M. Ashmore
Gainesville
Florida
Woodie Hart
Keith
Cincinnati
Foot and Mouth Disease Quarantine Measures Outlined
Officials describe steps to contain hoof and mouth disease in the region noting no current cases locally. Shipments from Chicago will be investigated, quarantines may cover entire counties, and inspections plus digger procedures, destruction of infected lots, and cost sharing by federal and state authorities are planned.
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Chicago
Local Notices Mention Travel Visits and Fire Damages
George McDaniel of Edna Kansas visits relatives in town. Mrs C B Osborn heads to Indianapolis to see her daughter. Jacob Miller and wife plan a winter in Bunnell Florida. Mrs Queene of Honolulu visits Chas Queene. Samuel Shores and wife go to Bartlesville Oklahoma for the winter. Frank Kelly of St Marks Hayti Island visits Rev H W McPherson. A large hay barn at Vevay Park owned by A L Ruffner burned with 1250 bales of hay and a carriage inside. Claire Wiley visits Casey to vote. He and his party return to Big Muddy location after a northern west country trip by team last spring. They traversed Iowa, the Dakotas, Minnesota, and back through Iowa to the state, enjoying a hunting and trapping trip.
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The
Banner Times
George McDaniel
Edna
Kans
C.B. Osborn
Indianapolis
Jacob Miller
Bunnell
Florida
Queene
Honolulu
Chas
Samuel Shores
Bartlesville
Okla
Frank’ Kelly
St. Marks
Hayti Island
H.W. McPherson
Vevay Park
A. L. Ruffner
Claire Wiley
Casey
Big Muddy
Iowa
North Dakota
Minnesota
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W. G. Buckler
Osteopathic
Black
Marshall, Il
S. Keithley Electrician
Casey, Ill
Maritinsville
the Planet Building
Parker
Herald Office
F. Behner
Wabash
Main Street
Abe Martin
Binkley
Bnew
Sugar
New England
Fletcher
Castor
Herald
C. Athey
Klingler
Black & Hutchinson+Grocers
Phonie
the Herald
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