Letter From South Africa Describes Boers War View
A lengthy letter from Dorind Natal discusses South Africa conflict, criticizing English conduct and urging fair play for Boers. It recalls incidents of colonial oppression, including treatment of Mapamalo converts, and notes sympathy for Boer liberty alongside caution about British misrepresentation. The author cites local church events, legal actions against worship, and calls for honest debate on road taxes in Iowa.
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South Africa
B. Worenstar
Tabor
South Afgion
Sonth Africa
Wilcox
Dorind
Natel
Stronda Na
Weaver
America
England
Africa
Althou
Bro
Tere
Darban
Mfaneafile
Ehurch
Koliki
Choy
Paes
Chimberlan
Kroger
Lolave
Ray
Andrew Murray
Auyend
Stigh & Dsag
Cupid’s Capers in Deer Creak Wedding News
Local note records the marriage of Bessie Shaw to Dallas Culver at the Shaw home with Reve Hamble of Emerson officiating. The couple plans to reside in Harrigan county on Culver’s newly purchased farm after a full wedding reception. Also advertised are health ads for Dr King’s New Life Pills and De Witt’s Little Early Risers from Skillicorn’s and Skilhver & Co.
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Cupid
Creak
Teiuune
Milla
Bessie Shaw
Dallas Culver
Wad
Geo
ML Shaw
Reve Hamba
Emerson
Asia
Pisil
Phere
Dr. King
Jdceouta
Skillicorn
Hatton man cites old remedies in odd speech
Lurking amid garbled text, Hatton resident claims he spoke softly about a remedy while describing various potions. The excerpt mentions "Poley's Honey" and other items, with references to individuals including E. Landes and J. Bishop from Agnew, Michigan, and a quirky line about cheesey beans for poultry.
Trial of Four Climax Youths Over Church Disruption
In East End unrest surrounds four Climax youths Orlin Addy Howard Norrie Orvilla Eastwood and Obas Nelson accused of tobacco littering during Cumberland Presbyterian services at Deer Creek. Witnesses allege local enmity with Climax and Presbyterians while clashes over months fuel sharp town hostility. The case, moved from Justice Eaton to Hastings shared jurisdiction with Squire Dalrymple and set for trial, amid pleas of prejudice and control by church members.
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Raleed Cain
Chiroh
Emerson
East End
Fone
Orlin Addy
Howard Norrie
Orvilla Eastwood
Obas
Nelson
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
W. H. McClain
Cole
Emereaon
Justicoe Eaton
L. T. Genong
Climax
Cumberland Presbyterian Plurch
Deer Creek
Methodist Church
Addy
Climax Toughe
Cain
Large stock farms offered near town and Woodbing
An assortment of farms for sale includes 480 acres one mile from town with a six room house a barn for eight horses a corn crib 160 cultivated acres 40 acres of meadow and wild pasture plus an orchard and waterworks priced at 30 per acre selling before February 10. Also 412 acres near Woodbing with tillable land 160 under plow 160 in clover and timothy a 26x36 barn and a granary and engines with a price of 50 per acre. Other farms offer 80 acres near railroad with 75 cultivated 60 level and an orchard bearing one acre and a four room house at 28.50 per acre terms available on application.
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Woodbing
Boyer Villey
Harrison County
Town
Malle
Montgomery
Begee Cherry Cough Syrup Praised By Seminary Professor
Prof M H Kastler of Evanglical Luth sray Seminary Addison Illinois reports long lasting lopes pains and nearly constant coughing cured by one bottle Begee Cherry Cough Syrup. Busies and road wagons offered at closing to make room for spring stock by Davis Anderson Pavitis Junction Iowa.
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M. H. Kastler
Evanglical Luth Sray Seminary
Addison
Ulinuis
Tia
Davis & Anderson
Feley's Honey Tar Soothe for Severe Cold Relief
An ad claims Feley's Honey Tar soothes severe throat and chest discomfort instantly. It promises immediate relief and healing of affected parts with a satisfying, lingering burn and good feeling after use. Guaranteed by E. Laudes.
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Feley
Redemption Notice In Malvern Law Town Subdivided Lot Sale
Redemption notice for Mills County Iowa property sold at tax sale. Description lists all of lot and block 35 in Malvern town, delinquent taxes paid, right of redemption expires in ninety days after service. deed to be issued if redemption not made. Names J L Beokisauam Hyder and over of aid verticate appear in notice.
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Glenwood
Lows
Bprton Trisune
General Assembly
State of
Iowa
County Board of Supervisors
Donaidarada
Board of Supervisors
Auporviaora
Mills
Lowe
Sald Vonaty
Malvern Lawa
J.L. Beokisauam Hyder
Beggw Blood Purifier Promoted by Rev James Tigis
A relic advertisement quotes Rev. James Tigis of Alivkehi Abecotah Nation praising Beggw Blood Purifier as a cure for chronic ill cases. The testimonial notes both he and his wife were cured of cerofale using the remedy, claiming guaranteed merit and restorative effects.
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James
Tigis
Alivkehi
Abecotah Nation
Hillsdale Vacation Controversy Ends In Modified Decree
Isaac Kelly's petition to vacate streets drew wide owner support and cleared a hearing without opposition. Judge Smith upheld the decree with a minor modification to keep a road open for remonstrant Curtis, granting Kelly access to about 60 acres previously unused.
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Hilledale
Isaac Kelly
Kelly
Hillsdale
Mr. Kelly
Smith
Curtis
Frightful blunder ad and medicinal cures featured in notice
An assortment of patent medicine pitches and product mentions appears with claims for Bucklen's Arnica Salve for wounds and sores, One Minute Cough Cure, Banner Salve for chapped skin, and various grocer and store references, including Towalee and Nebo's. The item blends local ad text and promotional blurbs with period brand names and testimonials.
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Shillburn & Co
Fresh and Frat Plusa at Smith Elier's Bakery
A reader praises Begga Cherry Cough Syrup from Mrs J Bramen of Ride Colorado, claiming it cured long standing threats to lungs. The note touts cures for roughs asthma and various ailments including grippe and croup.
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Smith & Elier’s Bakery
Mre
Bramen
Ride
Colorado
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Howe
A.J. Hows
Hera
Glenweld House
Ferner
Mick
Rigerw
Killiourn & Co
Cuxsky Bros
de Witt
Skilhveru & Cu
Lugeron
Hatton, Lab
Woutba
Dev. J. Bishop
Agnew
Mich
BB. Leudes
Darmeborg
O. E. Sowers
Joseph Stockford
Hodgdon
DeWitt
SkilliornGo
Nebe's
Altho
Towalee
Fackler
Fla. Hustler
Skillicorn & Co
Manvish
Nebo’s
Gimckly
Banner Salve
S. BE. Lovdis
Dratos
Willi
Howell
Samuel
J. E. Scott & CO
North Side Square
Sharpe & Fleming
Wright
H.W. Wright
Nebe
Nebes
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