Mystery of Burlingon train robber remains unsolved
Pacific Junction investigators and Express Messenger Baxter pursue leads after a dead train robber, whose identity remains unknown. Ed Rose of Pacific Junction recounts a bicycle sighting and a mysterious device on the wheel, described with vague details, while detectives weigh the tale amid other vague clues.
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Pacific Janation
Bert Ritchey
Burlington
Express Mearenger Bixtar
Council Bluffs
Ed Ross
Ed Rose
Pacifico Junction
Link- Jey Morgue
Express
Baxter
Rose
Weir
Pacific Junction
Feud Over Fence Turns to Court in Silver City
A long running dispute between Dick Bada of Silver City and neighbor John Durick escalates from a broken fence to potential court action. Durick seeks $100 for damage claiming cattle and hogs crossed a poor fence, while Bada resists. Local letters list and public notices follow, including postal uncalled letters and Montgomery County fair results showing financial strain and weather impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Bada
Silver City
John Durick
Silver City Times
J. A. Dariek
R. Bada
Durick
John
Guit
L. T. Gering
Montgomery
Montgomery County
Disgraceful Glenwood Rally Mon evening stalls crowd
A Glenwood rally featuring Emerson from Atlantia devolved into disorder with open whiskey circulating on the streets and rowdy conduct. Reports say the event mirrored a Roosevelt Plattsmouth scene, while the opera house speaking was orderly but the address was weak and lengthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Emerson
Atlantia
Abe
Philippines
Roosevelt
Plattsmouth
Opera House
Bryan
A Glenwood Libel Tale From The Beacon
The Beacon reports L. H. Badley, once famed in Malvern for pop corn sales and tall tales, now resides in Glenwood amid a charge of lies. Badley denies any falsehoods and jokes about suing for libel, noting his corn business keeps him busy and that he would not know what to do with a $10,000 judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siam
Glenwood
Badley
The
Bendon
Mr. Badley
McClintock
Elas
the Beacon
Limon
Bro. McClintock
Corn prices and grain market outlook in Mille county
In Mille county grain buyers report new corn may open at 25 cents a bushel this fall while old corn trades around 31 to 82 cents. The crop shows shrinkage and abortage, yet some buyers note rising stock feeding demand. An Iowa feeder recalls four years of rising purchases but now faces dependence on the new crop. The piece also mentions cosmetic ads and several land listings including a Malvern Iowa farm for 7200 dollars and a 200 acre Kansas-like property.
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Mille County
Kungas
Abbout House
al Feucad
Gaa
Tasritory
Prica
Cesb
Bor
Bravery of Woman: Mrs Dowling’s Triumph Over Illness
Mrs Dowling of Butler, Pennsylvania, survived a 3 year struggle with malignant stomach trouble causing nausea and indigestion. After failed remedies she used Electric Bitters and, within two months, reported full recovery and renewed strength. The tonic aids digestion, improves appetite, and boosts energy with a guaranteed sale at Howe’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Immigrant from Holstein Discusses Draft Evasion and Vote
The article recounts Fred Burg of Silver City describing his escape from German conscription in Holstein, landing in Castle Garden after paying a Hamburg merchant. He plans to vote for Bryan over McKinley, citing opposition to militarism, and shares tales of Holstein neighbors escaping by barrels at sea. Also notes ads for cribs and lumber auctions by Davis & Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Burg
Silver City
Glenwood
Old Country
America
Burg
Holstein
Pruesia
Denmark
Barg
Pot
Atrellos
Hamburg
Mr. Barg
Castle Garden
McKinley
Bessid
Oriba
Padifia Junation
Davis & Anderson
August Flower and Other Cures Advertised by Vendors
An assortment of patent remedies and goods is advertised. Green's August Flower is praised for dyspepsia liver and stomach issues with sample bottles at A J Howes and other dealers. Also promoted are Began German Salve for skin and pile cures, second hand mowers from Davis & Anderson, Raven's Stock Food for livestock, and Dick Anderson's horse health products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Henton
Green
J Howe
Rh. O
Childs
Pearis
Raven
Dick Aordaon
Glenwood
Hair Renewer Ad for Baldness and Scalp Health
An early 20th century classified style advertisement promotes Beges Hair Renewer to cure oil scalp disease and prevent hair loss. It guarantees satisfaction and claims to regrow hair on bald heads, with dealer distribution and a regional placement near Tubor Ia.
To Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a cure for a cold in one day. It notes a refund if it fails and bears E W Groves signature on each box, priced at 25e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alt Drugg
E.W. Grove
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Elmer Burdwell
Jennie Becksted
Asa Lambert
Daisy Howard
A.C. Ware
P. Mi
Marseilles
Eafy
Davis & Anderson Pacific Junction
Dick Hudson
Grocer
Iowa
North Side
Bess
Hartwig
W. L. Warner
Stewart Ave
Chicago
Sergeiue Estes
Gheowoed
Uaiier Senr
Edwards Bros. Barbes
Bead Hayden Bros
Raven's Chicken
Grucer
Specesal
Iarl
A. J. Hows
Bank of Malvarn
Malvern
Aiksdale
Sam Clark
Fhst
Onan
Davis & Andrson
Paciifis Donation
Easy Fez
A Rive
Tubor, Ia
C. K. Mansia
Mills County
Algo
Kansas
Nebraska
CG. E. Marshall
Dr. Plimpton
Glenoood 1Owa
L. A. Stilwagon
Jamison's
D. G. Jamison & Co
South Side Square
Ensy
Florsheims
Nebe’s
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