Journey to the West and Western Cities Reflections
A Washington September 24 1900 letter recounts Glenwood to Portland travel notes through Oregon and Washington. It details Portland's busy streets migrants from the East and West, local figures in Portland and Obchalis Washington, river fishing, hunting, and a climate temperature table. It closes with reflections on absence and a boast about women’s advancing roles in society.
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Poll
Washington
Donald
Glenwood
Ogden
Portland
William
John
Mate
Fred
Henry Barnett
Will Steepy
John Williams
Jack 3A
Jackey
Bere Jack
Barnett
Steepy
Billy Eaton
Obchalis
Wash
Billy
Haton
Jake
Frank Jackson
Cascade Range
Josalitiea
Wa. M. Doneway
Bravery of Woman Endures Long Illness in Butler
Mrs Dowling of Butler Pennsylvania endured a three year battle with malignant stomach trouble causing nausea and indigestion. After trying every remedy she found relief with Electric Bitters. Two months later she reported being wholly cured and able to eat anything. The tonic improved her appetite and vitality, with weight gain and strength. Guaranteed at Howe's drug store for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graely
Howe’s
Celebrated Yeast Foam Promises Superior Bread Rise
An advertisement extols Celebrated Yeast Foam for bread making. It claims the foam yields a light, nutritious loaf with long moisture and nutty flavor retention. Distributed by Northwestern Yeast Co in Chicago Illinois.
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Norrhwestern Yeast Co
Chicngo
Cribs For Sale At Pacific Junction
Cribs and lumber listings advertise 400 ft of Armour fabric at Pacific Junction Iowa for sale in 16 ft sections at eight dollars per thousand. Davis and Anderson are named in the lumber sale. Also promotional notices claim Karl's Clover Root Tea for complexion alongside Little Giant Pills advertised as a liver remedy.
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Pacific Junction
Davis & Anderson
Karl
A. J. Hows
All Dealere
For Sale Advertises Livestock and Farm Property
For sale two thoroughbred Durhem bulls near Hillsdale and a 200 acre farm between Thurpin and Sidney, Fremont County, at 40 per acre. Also promotes Mus. E. 8. Lona stock food for milk improvement and cow health. Lung balm claims include curing coughs and lung troubles with testimonials from W. L. Warner of Chicago.
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Durhem
H. W. Serann
Hillsdale
Thurpin
Sidney
Remont County
Lona
Shenandoah
For Sale Offer Listings Include Horses and Mules
For sale a number of good horses and mules at right prices. S. M. Estes Glenwood Iowa invites inquiries. Go to the North Side restaurant for oukery line items. Four bold Marseilles corn dwellers and power equipment in good repair. Will sell on easy terms for 150 dollars or trade for horse. Davis and Anderson Pacific Junction La enlisted in the ad.
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S. M. Estes
Glenwood
Iowa
North Side
Oukery
Marseilles
Hor Sea
Davis & Anderson Pacific Junction
Tabor
C. BE. Marsine Glenwood
Milly County
Algo
Kansas
Nebraska
Record of Malvern local officials and Mills County notices
Original notice in Mills County District Court Iowa for Florence Bare versus Keith Bare seeks divorce on desertion and adultery grounds. Defendant to answer before the second day of the November 1900 term. failure to appear may lead to default and decree. H. Stampurn, attorney for plaintiff.
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District Court
Mills County
Iowa
Mille County
H. Stanpucn
Notice in Vol Probate Mills County Court Iowa
Notice in probate in Mills County District Court. Instrument purporting to be the last will of C. L. McKnight read and filed. Time for proving the instrument set for the September term at Glenwood. Objections heard at the court house. Dated September 25, 1900. Clerk CoC Porran. Sam Clark's Barber Shop advertisement included.
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Mills County
C. L. McKnight
Iowa
District Court
Said County
KSO
Mos
Glenwood
Swid
Coc
Porran
August Flower and Hair Renewer Ads From Old Paper
A group of vintage ads tout Green's August Flower as a universal remedy for dyspepsia liver and stomach issues with claims of worldwide use and free samples. Also promotes Beggs Hair Renewer promising scalp relief and regrowth. Includes Laxative Bromo Quinine for colds and two second hand mowers offered by Davis and Anderson in Pacilia Junction.
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Houton
Green
J Howe
Davis & Anderson
Paoilia Junction
Raven's Chicken Food and Beggs' German Salve Ad Summary
Hayden Bros endorse Raven's Chicken Food as a poultry cure from Dick Hudson, Grocer, Glenwood IA, claiming improved digestion and winter egg production. KR O Childs of Pearis TI offers valuable guidance. Beggs' German Salve is advertised as a universal household remedy for skin injuries and pile cures.
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Raven's Chicken
Dick Hudson
Grocer
Glenwood
KR. O. Childs
Pearis
Raven’s Stock Pood Purifies Blood and Heals Horses
An 19th or early 20th century veterinary patent likely promotes Raven’s Stock Pood as a purifying powder for horses. It claims to purify blood, regulate kidneys, cure gsoours and exterminates worms, and treat colds, coughs, distemper, pink eye and heaves. It benefits overworked and old horses and is marketed to prevent mares from dropping foals prematurely. The ad cites Dick Hudson of Glenwood, Louisiana as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Hudson
Glenwood
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Hartwig
Wa Ting Fang
Frank Leal
America
China
Raven
Forsala
Dick Hud
Lowa
W. L. Warner
Stewart Ave
Chicago
William Jennings Bryan
Adlai E. Stevenann
Congress
B. Wadeworth
B. Boltereeeeee Fremont Benjamin
Chas
F. Nipp
Oak Township
Malvern
Webber
Ngribham Township
Geo, H. Batea
Platteville Township
Ikeith Bare
Florence Bare
District Court of
State of
Sam Clark
Puat
KE. W. Grove
Hayden Bros
CG. E. Marshall
Dr. Plimpton
Glenoood Iowa
Hawkeye Clothing
Fred Hanson
Gerard Hanson
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