Doan’s Kidney Pills Promote a Cure Claim
Metropolis residents John Enloe and Catherine St Metropolis Alabama endorse Doan’s Kidney Pills for kidney disease relief. A wife suffered for a year and a half with severe kidney pain, headaches, and breathing difficulty until taking Doan’s pills. She improved within days and felt cured after several boxes. Sold everywhere 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Remember the name Doan’s.
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Dean
Metropolis
John Enloe
Third St
Catherine St
Metropolie
Humwon’s
Doan
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Masac County to Seek Bonds for Roads Bridges and Courts
The Masac County Board of Commissioners orders a bond election at the November general election 1908 to raise fifty thousand dollars. Funds will cover outstanding orders two hundred fifty dollar bonds for jail and courthouse, roads and bridges, with a five percent max interest and five year redeemability. An additional tax not to exceed twenty five cents per one hundred dollars assessed valuation will be levied to pay bonds and interest.
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Board of County Commissioners
Masa
Thinure
Masrac
Ana U
Maranc
Massac County
No Party Issue in Illinois Governor Campaign Says Boeschenstein
In a Chicago Inter Ocean piece Democrat Boeschenstein rebuts Republican West arguing age of Mr Stevenson has no bearing on the race. He insists the gubernatorial contest centers on personal integrity rather than party principles amid a debate over public funds and state institutions.
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Boeschenstein
West
Mr. Stevenson
Ilinois
Ron
Winole
Sevengon
Deneen
Republican Party
Jdneva
Deneep
Minnals
Deneens
Stevenson
ChicAgo Inter-Ocean
Repulican
Genuine Merit Gemo Cure for Eczema Pimples Dandruff
An Article of Great Merit Gemo stands as the best known remedy for eczema pimples dandruff piles cuts scalds and sores. An honest medicine that makes honest cures. For sale by F. E. Curtis. 10-108.
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Gemo
F. E. Curtis
Holy Dink Not Yet Apprehended in Jail Break
The note reports Holy Dink of Sevens Quarts fame eluded capture after a jail break. It mentions accomplices Jim Bailey and William Brannon caught near Henderson, with Bailey charged for assault and murder. Demas Watkins is described as a bootlegger sought by Kentucky authorities, with Morganfield officials likely to hold him. Fred E. Curtis endorses Folay's Kidney Remedy.
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Holy Dink
Sevens Quarts
Arnold Winkelreid
Jim Bailey
Bailey
Wm. Brannon
Henderson
Lytton
Demas Watkins
Demas
Kentucky
Morganfield
Pilgrim Club Opens With Poetic Theme Evening
The Pilgrim Club holds an open meeting at the Congregational church parlors Friday evening. The program features a Tennyson theme with duets by Mary Beaumont and Iruth Brown, a poetry study led by John Amball, a corner duet by Munal and Ferrell, and songs by Miss Conner. The remainder includes charades games and social enjoyments. Young people are invited.
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Pilgrim Club
Congregational Church
Tennyson
Lance- Jot
Elaine
Mary Beaumont
Ilruth Brown
John Kmball
Munal and
Ferrell
Miss Conner
Laxative credited with saving a boy's life
A Wisconsin father states Foley's Orico Laxative treated his three year old son's severe constipation and fever, leading to a rapid recovery and claiming the product saved his life.
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Foley
Paley
Wis
E. Curtis
Methodista Old Folke Rally Day at Sunday School
The Methodista invites all Sunday School members and church friends to next Sunday's Rally Day with in church services and Epworth League topics. Carriages will be provided for those who cannot walk. Services feature music and sermons on The Mission of the Church and O Lord revive thy work.
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Methodista
Epworth League
Premium list for bread contests at Farmers Institute
Premium list outlines prizes for the October 31 bread contests. Hirst Contest awards eighteen to twenty one year olds with a two week Household Science term at Urbana. Second contest for girls under eighteen offers multiple prizes from 3.60 to 2.00, with various smaller awards. Domestic Science section begins but details are cut off.
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Farmer’s Institute
HIRST
Urbana
Married Man In Trouble
A married man warns against allowing any family member to use remedies other than Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles. The genuine product has no opiate and comes in a yellow package as promoted by Fred G. Curtis.
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Foley
Fred 3
Curtis
Brookport Busy Week Features Brick Delivery and Plans
Felix Kaioacher received two car loads of brick for a new bakery project near J K West. Georg W. Rolifiela visits Chicago for Farmers Lodge affairs, while Geo W Young talks life insurance. A 35 man oil drilling group funds a test bore of 1,500 feet, expecting oil or minerals with potential big gains for early backers. Borlog drilling to start next week.
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Felix Kaioacher
J K West
Masonic Grand
Chicago
Grand Lodge
Mabel Meyer
Georg W. Rolifiela
Farmers Lodge No 232
Geo. W. Young
E.na Lie Insurance, Co
Wm. D. Harrington
Todd & Harrington
Borlog
Some Good Medical Advice From Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
Throw away pills and strong cathartics and keep Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin on hand. It claims to cure constipation and stomach, liver, and bowel troubles for all ages. Free sample offered by Pepsin Syrup Co., 119 Caldwell Bldg., Monticello, Illinois. sold by druggists at 50c and $1 a bottle.
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Caldwell Bidg
Monticello, Ill
They Grow Rich in Madrid Bend
J. M. Brimbarger received a letter from Mrs. Lella Davis of Tiptonville, Tennessee, noting the Mississippi River still erodes farms along its banks while cotton crops in the area are very fine. Beckham of Union City recalled a 38 year old riverboat sinking incident with Brimbarger and both men have grown wealthy over the years.
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J. M. Brimbarger
Lella Davis
Tiptonville
Tea
Mississippi River
Brimbarger
B. F. Beckham
Union City, Tenn
Mr. Brimbarger
Ballard's Borebound Syrup Promises Quick Cough Relief
Advertisement states Borebound Syrup stops coughing at once and restores lungs and throat to health. Sold by Henry J. Humma.
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Ballard
Henry J. Humma
Oil Prospect Initiates Boring Work at Buncombe
Johnson County reports the oil prospect is underway with boring machinery unloaded at Buncombe on the C and E Railway. Most equipment sits ready on the ground for the first bore, per local Telegram from Lick Creek correspondent Anna Talk.
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Johnson County
Buncombe
Lick Creek
Anna Talk
Roosters for Sale Near Metropolis Rhode Island Reds
Mrs. Ed. Jones offers rose comb Rhode Island Red roosters for sale four miles east of Metropolis. Reliable birds for breeding and yard flocks.
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Rhode Island
Roosters
Ed. Jones
Metropolis
Aunt Harriet Kiel-Lewis Found After Pond Region Search
The elderly woman known as Aunt Harriet Kiel-Lewis, reported lost near New Columbia last week, was found Wednesday afternoon. She had spent the night under a tree after losing her way, then followed a levee road to Mrs. Laura Clark-Scott’s home where she received breakfast. She heard friends calling but did not respond.
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Harriet Kiel-Lewis
Pond
New Columbia
Metropolis
Laura Clark-Scott
Chronic Constipation Cured with Urino Laxative
Advertising copy states Foley's Urino Laxative cures chronic constipation by aiding digestion and stimulating the liver and bowels. It claims to restore natural action and to be pleasant to take without nausea or griping. Endorsed by Fred J B Curtis.
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Foley
Fred JB. Curtis
Revival Meeting at Methodist Church Opens October
Special revival services begin at the Methodist church Wednesday evening October 21 with Pastor J. M. Adams aided by Miss Rebecca Bell of St. Louis. Bell, a gifted evangelist, has led successful revivals at Powers and drew large congregations in Metropolitan Massac county. The pastor seeks broad cooperation from all Christian people.
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Methodist Church
Rebecca Bell
St. Louis
Bel
Miss Bell
Massac County
Powers
Metropolis
J. M. Adams
Foley's Honey and Tar advertising claim and refund promise
Certification states all druggists may refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure cough or cold. Claims stop cough, heal lungs, prevent serious results from colds and grippe. Advertises no opiates and lists yellow package genuine product by Fred E. Curtis.
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Foley
Fred E. Curtis
Wets win first Ohio county in dry wets race
The wets carry Defiance county by 801 in the Ohio county option vote while the dry side expands to six more counties. Majorities are listed for Union Champaign Madison Lagro Pickaway and Wood counties with varying margins.
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Columbia
Ohio
Tribe of Ben Hur Meeting Notice
Metropolis Court No. 181 will meet October 22 at 7 30 at their Hall for important business including initiation of new members. John Wrew Chief Ernest Erhardt Scribe.
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Metropolis Court No
John Wrew
Ernest Erhardt
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