Nomination prospects for judge spark Iowa politics
The piece reports on expected nominations for a vacant judge seat in the 15th judicial district with Judge Walter I. Smith resigning effective Sept. 1. It notes Republican and Democratic conventions, the likely candidates Lewis of Glenwood and O D Wheeler of the Bluffs, and Governor Shaw's potential appointment, reflecting local political maneuvering in August. It also recounts a human interest note about Elbridge Coppage and a long-lost Elgin watch found after years, restored to timekeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Sauge
Smith
World Herald
Iowa
Walter I. Smith
Shaw
15Th Judicial District
Macy
Glenwood
Milla County
O. D. Wheeler
Wheeler
Wheels
Biz Notes From James Way Buskrok
A dated brief from James Way Buskrok complains of poor dealings with Joe Scanlan and R G Priest over haying expenses. He states the work is hard and unprofitable and signs off in a personal note to patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe. Scanlan
R. G. Priest
James Way
Prevented a Tragedy By Timely Medicine in Ohio
Mrs Geo Long of New Straitsville Ohio credits Dr Kin s New Discovery with saving two lives after a stubborn cough kept Sue awake at night. One bottle cured her. a second helped Mr Long recover from a severe pneumonia attack. The medicine is sold for 50 cents and 8 dollars with trial bottles free at A J Howe s drug store. A public sale note is seen in Glenwood August 18 1900 at F Rensimer s residence. Rensimer BR M Booth Elgin II reports Beyas German Salve cured piles after other cures failed and he would not be without it even if it cost ten dollars a box.
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Geo Long
New Straitaville
Ohio
Sue
Dr. Kin
Long
A. J. Howe
Glenwood
F. Rensimer
Rensimer
BR. M. Booth, Elgin, II
Bradfield
Bradsfield
A Veyt
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
Geo. D. Williame
Manchester
Mich
Examinations and Certificates for Teachers and Doctors Meeting
Sixty seven Hinpy and thirty one not. results show 94 examiners with 21 failed and 67 certified. Certificates include 20 first class, 31 second, 16 third. orthography and grammar weakest. Also notes a medical association meeting at Glenwood August 16 1900 with speakers from Creston Cromwell Omaha and Des Moines plus a tour to the Iowa Institution for Feeble Minded Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinpy
Marsh
United States
Southwestern Iowa Medical Association
Glenwood
Court Bovee
J. A. Rowles
Creston
M. B. Reed
Cromwell
Ohan
BE. Stevenson
Hmerson
F. B. Dorsey
Keokuk
J. E. Howe
Greenfield
B. F. Gillmore
Hamburg
J. P. Lord
Omaha
G. B. Powell
B. N. ‘Torrey
J. W. Reynolde
M. N. Voldeng
Dea Moines
B. I. Riker
Decatur
Arnold Jolly
D. Macrae Jr
Council Bluffs
Iowa
I. M. Powell
Mogridge
O. H. DeWitt
J. M. Dovelan
BF. M. Powell
Poor man jailed after demand for bread ends badly
John Fye, a poor man in Glenwood, was turned out by Thomas Hall after begging for bread. Hall offered a mouldy biscuit, leading to Fye’s arrest and a five day jail term for vagrancy. Local notices promote bakery and farm offerings in Glenwood news.
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John Fye
Hastile
Mr. Fye
Thos. Hall
North Glenwood
Tom
Hall
Fye
Mr. Hall
Kye
Aiton
Cnde
Story of a Slave and Health Cure Claims
A fragmented ad style item touts Dr King New Life Pills for headaches and a slave tale called Story of a Slave. It includes testimonials about Electric Bitters aiding a Manchester Michigan wife and promises cures for female ailments and nervous issues. Public notices of prices for flour and livestock also appear within the text.
Nothing Like It Shillot's Consumption Cure and Hair Remedies
An assortment of patent medicine claims tout Shillot's Consumption Cure and Hair Restorer with guarantees, prices, and dealer notices. Includes Bucklew's Salve for leg sores, Raven's Stock Food for horses, and Karl's Clover Root Tea, plus a farm for sale ad and goat products promotion.
Make Room Sale Offers Deep Discounts on Clothing and Hats
At our Make Room Sale many items reduce in price including violet lawns at 314 cents a yard, summer quads at 15 cents, shirt waists from 1.25 to 0.75, white waists 1.50, linen skirts 0.50, leather belts 0.27 to 0.31, Fedora hats 0.13, crash suits half price, Hull suits 1.25 to 1.50, odd pants, and bargains on oxford shoes and children slippers as summer stock closes out.
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Elbridga Coppagd
Houghton
Red Oak
Ebridgy
F. M. Coppage
Coppage
Hayden Bros
Scott
Foote OF
FICK
Sam Clark
Onarn
Sarry & Epwanns
Shiloh
A. J. Hows
Grange A. Davies
Tow
Washington University
ST. Louis
Riment
Tage
Soy
Fissourl Dental College
Dr. King
A. I. Howe
Rist
K. O. Denforth
Lagrange
Bucklew
Wao
Skillicorn & Co
Garrety
Karl
Toraude
Anderson Township
Hastings
Henderson
Raven
Dick Hudson
Albert Heinsheimer
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