Curious relic reveals 1857 postmaster quarterly report
A Glenwood reader preserves a Waterford Waterford Fulton County Illinois 1857 postmaster report. It notes harvests fair, crops mixed, a health scare near the neighborhood, and a newborn twin reported as possibly consumptive. The piece also includes local notices and advertisements from Henderson, Pacific Junction, and Chicago, with names like James Buckanio and Mrs Buckenin.
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Gor Byars Glenwood
Lllinoia
Waterford
Fulton County
Post Office Department
Watertorn
Fuston Ooile
James Buckanio
United States
Post Office
Hear
Thair
Potte
Consolidation push in Mill County schools faces opposition
An editorial argues that school district consolidation reflects the era of trusts and wholesale thinking. It cites Iowa’s move to reduce excessive schoolhouses, teachers, and boards, noting legislature and educators favor cost cuts and transporting students, with many districts voting to align with consolidation this week. Also mentions Raven's Stock Food and Hartwig's Lung Balm advertisements and other notices.
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Milla
Bidafeir
Des Moines
Iowa
State Teachers’ Association
Doctor plans monthly Malvern visits throughout year
The physician commits to returning to Malvern each month during the coming year, outlining a regular schedule for patient care and consultations across the calendar months.
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Malvern
Fremont County tax ferrets haul near eight thousand
Delinquent tax collections in Fremont County total about 4 980.76 with officials estimating a possible final sum near eight thousand dollars. The state takes most of the balance while the ferrets get half of the collected amount. Names are withheld for privacy.
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Tae Faereter Welman
Anderson
Ada Burgess
Mary Wright
Fremont County
Triday
Bun Saya
Local ads tout medicines and services in Glenwood area
Lancaster writer F J Green praises Electric Bitters for indigestion and nervous debility, while his wife reports strong results for female health. O Isbill of Morgantown lauds Backlen's Arnica Salve for scald head. Other notices advertise Rocky Mountain Tea, poultry remedies, auctions, rents, and grain prices from Hore Bros in Glenwood.
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F. J. Green
Lancaster
N. H
A. J. Howe
O. D. Isbill
Morgantown
Teno
Backlen
Howe
Administrators Sale LT Public Sale in Glenwood district
Public sale at the late home of Rachel C Johnson two and one half miles southwest of Glenwood on Tuesday March 26. Items include two males nine years old eight mares shersea about twelve years old one mare year old one fresh cow two other cows two calves hogs turkeys ninety five chicks geese hay corn wheat potatoes and farming tools. Sale begins at 10 oclock. Terms of payment: eight months on sums over ten dollars with approved notes 6 percent interest, 8 percent if paid late. 2 percent cash discount. under ten dollars cash. Auctioneer T G Byers administrator Hanver Dean.
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Rachel C. Johnson
Glenwood
Shersea
T. G. Byers
Hanver Dean
Petition to sell intoxicating liquors in Mills County Iowa
In Mills County District Court H P Tubbs seeks a license to sell intoxicating liquors at the M McCluskey building in Glenwood for lawful purposes. Hearing set for April term beginning April 16, returnable by noon April 14. O R Patrick serves as attorney for the applicant.
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Tubbs
Glenwood
Tabba
District Court of
Iowa
Milla County
A. E. Cook
Towit
M. . H. McCluskey
O.R. Patricx
Appicant
Foley's Kidney Cure Promises Fast Health for Many
A fragment notes that several persons, including EB and Landis, insured themselves against Bright's disease, diabetes, or other ailments by purchasing Foley's Kidney Cure at fifty cents a bottle.
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Bright
Foley
Landis
Cod Liver Oil Aimed at Rheumatism Cure
Doctors try Scott s Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil for rheumatism linked to imperfect digestion. If digestion is the cause, the remedy may cure. if not, it does no harm. The method targets the disease cause and aids the body's restoration.
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Bradfield
The
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
N.Y
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Laws
Henderson
Niceap'y
N.G. Coox
L. P
Pacific Junation
J. W. Tronp
Eugene J. Hall
Post
Central Muero Hall
Chicago
B. Landia
Squire
Council Bluffs
Pacific Junction
A. A. Winkler
J.B. Conwann
Chas
Applegate
Alex
Jeffrey Block
A. P
Elyra
Ohio
Hart
Harr
Raven
Dick Hudson
Jenczewski
Western Ave
Hartwig
A.J. Howe
S. B. Landis
Dr. Stockdale
Will
Cottage Hotel
Stockdale
Young
Snild
Yigor
B. A. Stockdale
Quincil Bluffs
Cor Byera
Elbaugh & Hathke
Tussi & Co
Madison Medicine Co
H.s.tubbs
F. M. Powens
Raven's Chicken
Grocer
Glengood
M. Burrinarox
Sam Clark
Prat
O. BR. Bafflegton
Hilladala
PCN Hoss
Old Country
M. L. Ayres
Shenandoah, Ia
Imilea Weate Down
Scott
of Health
A. O. Sargent
Thomas Haylan
Sweet
D. G. Jamison
South Side Square
Mills County
Northwest Corner
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