Poor Farm Debate Signals County Budget Scrutiny
Pottawattamie County faces a push to buy a poor farm amid rising costs. Mills County’s system shows counties may save by centralizing pauper aid, though public support hinges on the Nov. 6 vote on board actions. A related note recalls Bro. Bates winning a five-pig prize at the Bosco event, provoking humorous commentary on local newspapers and prize culture.
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Pottatwattamie
Mille County
Pottawattamie County
Pottatwattamie County
Ag Lopg
Mills County
Oakland Acorn
Pottawattamie
Board of Supersisore
Eveseot
Tts
Robbed Grave Tale Prompts Cautionary Ads
A Philadelphia narrator recounts a grave robbing tale with quack cures and fraudulent claims. The piece warns readers against unverified remedies, touts patent medicines, and mentions Howes drug store and Sam Clark's Barber Shop as improbably linked sources.
Humble Widow Purchases Malvern Home With Lifelong Savings
Mrs Doran, a hard working Malvern widow who scrubs and washes for a living, bought her rented home from the Sampson Slater estate for 150 dollars. The money, saved over years, arrived in varied forms and wrapped in odd packaging. The story lauds her humble effort and praises her as a quiet hero.
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Bari
Strahan & Chisty
Malvern
Doran
Sampson Slater
Christy
Mra
Dorra
Eame
Dorats Mills County
Coon Dinner Celebrates Pacific Junction Hunt Feast
In Poeije Junction a famed coon dinner Saturday showcased Jarbo Haynie as the hunter who supplied the prized game. Ed Rose and wife hosted with a praised menu and hospitality as guests including Frank Jackson Perry Allesbonne Chag Davis and others acclaimed the roasts as the finest in the Missouri bottom.
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Poeije Junction
Jarbo Haynie
Hamburg
Ed Rose
Pacific Junction
Woods
Vng
Missouri
Jarbo” Haynie
A Juicy Coon Supper Train to Omaha Flops
A report on the Creston to Omaha excursion for Mark Hanna. the special train carried only about 60 to 82 passengers by the time it reached Omaha, far below the expected 800 to 1,000. Advertising and effort failed, while details of local classifieds and remedies appear in the remainder of the clipping.
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Creston
Omaha
Mark Hanna
Red Oak
Malvern
Hillsdale Pool
Glenwood
Mure
Missouri River
Pacific Junction
Plattamouth
Leen
Mark Clunia
Redemption Notice From Pacific Traction, Iowa
The treasurer of the county announces a tax sale starting December 8 and warns that the right of redemption for described real property 46 148 in Pacific Traction, Iowa, will expire within ninety days unless redemption is made. The owner Char. Roon holds the certificate.
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Hotck
C. H. Rimendork
Regula
Doc Yin
Menei Mona
Ssid County
Oh Roun
Pacific Traction
Towa
Notich of Divorce Petition in Mitle County Iowa
Jacob Bare files for divorce from Florence Bare in Mitle county district court Iowa. Desertion and adultery alleged. defendant must answer by the next term or judgment by default will be entered. Attorney Staruck represents plaintiff.
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Notich
Hlacob
Florence Bare
District Court of
State of Town
Mitle County
KMD
Svidiu
District Court
Agms County
Iowa
Milla
Wickersham's auction sale of farm stock review
W E Wickensu a announces a sale of valuable farm animals at 10 o clock featuring thoroughbred stock. Most animals are milking, calved or calf bearing with no aggressive traits and easy to milk. Hog and chicken stock is strong with 12 sows yielding 70 pigs this year and 500 raised overall. Buyers urged to attend and bid on cattle and future stock.
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W. B. Wickersham
Frank
W. E. Wickensuaas
Kings New Discovery and Banner Salve Advert
A Philadelphia woman testifies that Kings New Discovery cured a long coughing ailment and chest pain. Advertisement claims the remedy heals throat chest and lung troubles with trial bottles at Howes drug store. Banner Salve touted as a top skin remedy for cuts sores and piles.
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Amarinda
Don’t Get Thin Plumpness and Cold Weather Reminder
A vintage ad extols plumpness as safety ahead of winter. It praises Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as a digestible, nutritious aid and buyer appeal includes a free sample offer. Addressed to men women and children, with pricing and chemist contact in New York.
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Sumner
Scott
OTT & Nowyne
Joy Pearl Street
New York
Soc
August Flower Remedy Adverts in Historic Notice
A fragmented 19th century advertisement promotes Green's August Flower as a general cure for digestion, liver regulation, nervous ailments, and headaches. It claims the medicine strengthens the system, and suggests readers obtain Green's Prize Almanac at A. J. Howe's.
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Green
A. J. Howe
Bravery of Woman Recovers After Stomach Illness
Mrs. Dowling of Butler Pennsylvania endured a three year battle with a malignant stomach trouble causing nausea and indigestion. After unsuccessful remedies she used Electric Bitter for two months and claims complete cure, weight gain, and renewed strength. It aids digestion improves appetite and life. Only 50a at Howe's drug store guaranteed.
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Jobo Oliver
Philadelphia
Howe
Piles Salve and Cattle Aids Sold Locally
Advertisement mixed notice listing Buckley’s Arnica Salve for piles and cures, plus cattle remedies from Raven’s stock feeds to improve milk, digestion, and disease prevention. Includes sale of a Marseilles corn sheller, Hartwig's Lung Balsam testimonial, and Beggs' Hair Renewer with dealer guarantees.
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Raven'a
Lud
Grocer
Glenwood
Aartwig Lung Balsam Ad Claims Quick Cure
An old newspaper ad touts Aartwig's Lung Balsam promising to cure colds and lung troubles in one day. It mentions Lixative Bromo Quinine Tablets and a refund if it fails, with a signature from B W Grive on each hex for 25 cents. The message blends various product pitches and local shop prompts.
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B. W. Grive
Boyent Love House For Two Families
A compact listing notes a two family residence described as a love house, with emphasis on suitability for two families. Damaged phrasing suggests mixed opinions on condition and appeal. Property details and location are unclear from the fragment.
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Boyent
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Tim Connelley
Bro. Bates
Rosen
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Silver City
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Times
Hetlinger
Sam Clark
Yest
A. Chang
Foley
Fuulieb
South
Morgan
Goa
Baevu
Coacquey Bros
Lisuxe
Bismarck
King
A. S. Howe
Walter McKendrick
Mick
Cnieagu
Hillertwigte
Balkan
Puley
Apnie Ei
Springer
Hows
Job Coudnt
Buckley
Denggist Howe
Marseillas
Davis & Anderson Pacifico Junction
Hartwig
W. la
Warner
Stewart Ave
Chicago
Nebe
Beggs
Nebe's Shoe Store
Tabor Clothing Co
Aartwig
Jacob Mintle
Shirley Gildiaina
Jd. Masvis
Baccus & Sargent’s
Baccus & Sarge
Des Moines Hosiery Mills
Manfrs
Des Moines
Fas
Par
Gettys
Getty
Stewart Bros
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Haynie
J. E. Scott & CO
North Side Square
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