Tragic Drowning Near Sidney On Fourth Of July
A Sidney Chronicle report recounts the drowning of three young women, Lillie Belle Marge 20, Nancy Belle Sumner 19, and Rosa Nellie Sumner 15, in the Wishne Botun River above the Sidney bridge. Bystanders tried resuscitation but failed, with speculation about the younger sister Nellie Sumner attempting to save the others. The event occurred while families and local youths were present, and no clear cause or alarm was recorded.
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Bardows
Sidne
Botun
Sidney
Mr. Large
Meg
Mre
Large
Bizo
Sumner
Rmn
Lillie Belle Marge
Nancy Belle Summer
Rosa Nellie Summer
Yoaney
Frank Brandon
Frazer Boys
Nellie Sumner
Voting By Machine Commission Organized In Iowa
Des Moines reports on the Iowa voting machine commission formation with Sern, Osborn, Belvel, and Blake named. Osborn elected president. Belvel as secretary. Blake treasurer. About 60 machines exist, with prices from 850 to 1200 dollars. Commission to examine machines before sale and to require bonds to cover damages or patent disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. C. Qs. Sern
Joet
Des Moines
Tan Helborn
Belvel
Blake
Osborn
Wes Moines Register
S. C. Osborn of
Tabor
H. M. Belvel
Des "Rotues
William A. Blake
Strawberry Point
Omals
Mr. Belvel
New York
General Assembly
Poultry Wanted by Clarinda Poultry Co for Glenwood delivery
Poultry to be delivered Monday foreseen July 2 with cash prices for hens at 13 cents per pound spring chicks 173 pounds and over at market price for turkeys per pound 40 cents fat ducks 4 cents per pound and old roosters 1.50 per ounce. Drawn to be empty sick and unmarketable poultry not accepted. Also Smoke the Smoke best cigar sold by Smith Edwards.
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Clarinda Poultry
Batter and Eye Co
Ward Gunnollay & Co
Glenwood
End of a Romance and Crop Report Mix in Lyons Case
The Lyons township seduction and rape case involving Joseph Tague and Miss Hazellens Chandler reemerges after a marriage in Omaha caused a local stir. The ceremony, attended amid humor about a judge’s fee, contrasts with prior indictments and a costly legal dispute. Crop notes report unusually hot weather with scattered rain, wind damage, and generally good prospects for corn, oats, and fruit. Local letters praise Foley’s kidney cure and advertise farm services and cough remedies.
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Warsons
Tague Chandler
Lyons Township
Joseph Tague
Hazellens Chandler
Joe
Aeriong
W. AH. Tayne
Omaha
Jos
Misa Estellana Chandler
Mills County
Syere
Justice of the Peace Alstradt
Aha
Tague
Abe
Local Laundry Ad Promises Fast Delivery and Clean Work
An OCR fragment touts a laundry service boasting fresh candy line and punctual delivery. It mentions Smith & Edwards, Whitest and Best laundry work in America, a quick delivery system, and a call via a portal or Ting phone, with X LOC B Steam Laundry and Kestres Bros as proprietors.
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America
Steam Laundry
Kestres Bros
Propriatora
Relief for Asthaea Sufferer Credits Foley Product
Mies Maude Dickens of Parsons Kansas recalls eight years of asthma agony with repeated fatal attacks. She credits Foley’s Honey and Tar for immediate relief after prolonged sickness. S. E. Landis signs the testimonial.
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ULICE
Asthaea
Mies Maude Dickens
Parsons
Kans
Autma
Foley
S. E. Landis
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promise Strong Appetite
The ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as improving appetite and digestion, claiming they restore health and vigor. Sold at Howe's Drug Store for 259 a dose.
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Dr. King
Howe
Convention notes show unity and strong speeches at Kansas City
Mille County attendees call the Democratic convention in Kansas City the greatest yet with harmony prevailing in deliberations. Webster Davis urged Bryan's election, while Hill of New York drew thunderous applause. a Senegambian egg throwing act brought in sizable profits for Cad Smith and his client.
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Jon. L. T. Genting
Kansas City
Hill
New York
Davo Hill
Bryan
Genung
Webster Davis
McKinley
England
Davis
Sensational Shirt Waist Closeout At L A Braunwagon
L A Braunwagon announces a closing out sale of shirt waists in Mills County. Overstocked stock, poor season, and upcoming new arrivals force drastic cuts with all lines deeply discounted from $2.50 to 35 cents. Sale aims to free space for summer and fall patterns and ornaments.
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Nole
Mills County
Lfe
Resply
L. A. Braunwagon
Yale Onifea Coffee Promises Finest Flavor
A dubious ad touts Yale Onifea as the best and richest flavored coffee. It claims strong appeal and urges purchase from a single unscrupulous seller, presenting a marketing claim without credible sourcing.
Healer in Town Promises Banner Salve for Wounds
An ad touts J. W. Squire of Council Bluffs selling a Banner Salve claimed to heal cot wounds sores and skin diseases. It also offers farm loans at low rates with over 80 percent money available and optional payments with no delay.
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Uarantuad
E. Lanpis
J. W. Squire
Council Bluffs, Ta
Yellow Demand for Bleotrie Bitters Boosts Lexington Cure
A Lexington man, M. A. Hogarty, suffered from jaundice turning yellow as doctors failed to help. After two bottles of Bleotrie Bitters he claims total recovery. The remedy pitches benefits for stomach, liver, and kidney issues and is sold by A. J. Howe.
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M. A. Hogarty
Lexington
Shin
Pauls
A. J. Howe Gat
Baecn
Bamy
Acquitted of Horse Stealing in Mock Court Session
A mock court session at the school of reviews featured Thomas White of Hillsdale on horse stealing. A jury of twelve young ladies heard test imony and rendered a verdict of acquittal amid audience laughter and amusement. The proceeding included a probate, naturalization, and alimony motion, with Judge W S Lewis presiding and Sheriff Morgan, Clerk Potter end Bailiff Harrison overseeing the decorum.
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Sheriff Morgan
Potter End
Harrison
Lewis
Thomas White
Hillsdale
Dora Pritchard
Alice Parker
Kittie Mochernperger
Myrtle Mulholland
Jeannette Brobst
Edith Rist
Daisy Wolfe
Lizzie Hutchings
Mais Bartel
Grace Donnell
Florence Schroder
Addie Hargitt
Freda Dorph
Clyde
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Smith Edwards
J. A. Lambert
Rachal, N. C
Prince
Malvern
W. W. Kinney
BE. Laspi
Smith & Edwards
Cad Sihith
Emerson
Henderson
Mr. Smith
L. A. Stillwagon
Yale Onifea
Unsolley Broa
Infanta
Karl
A.J. Howe
Scott
Washington University
BT. Louis
St. Louis
Missouri Medical Colleges
Shadlion
MLB
Seely
Otlaenian Dents College
Vue
Fuent
G. A. Knolle, Prop
W. H. Plimpton
Hasket
Iowa
Shiloh
Denggista
A.J. Howx
Towa
ARKH
Packard, Story & Clark
Burdett and Kimball
Bush & Gerts
Weber
Wheelock
Smith & Barnes
Story & Clark
Robinson’s Jewelry and Book Store
Ehereby
Yuhe Sherwin-Williams CO
Sherwin-Williams
S.E. Landis
Northwest Corner
Theo. W. Ivory
Gienwoop
Wigntconnery Ward & CO
Michigan Av
Madison St
Chicagar
W. F. Laraway
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