Annual W C U convention held near Mt Vernon
The W C U county convention met at the Friends church three miles west of Mt Vernon on Friday May 16 with about twenty delegates and many visitors. Reports from Highland Park Victor and Badger unions were read followed by superintendent reports. Mrs Flora Wilson presided and led devotion. officers were elected including president Mrs Flora Wilson and treasurer Mrs Jennie Grieve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C
Friends’ Church
Mt. Vernon
Flora Wilson
Highland Park
Victor and Badger
Wilson
Nes
WLC. T. A. Lines
Ben Davis
R. DD. Prescott
Anna Thompson
Coman
Letcher
Ida N. Reeves
Boggs
JB. Davis
Jennie Grieve
Hall's Catarrh Cure Endorsement Ad Claims Cure
An ad offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It presents endorsements from druggists West & Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin and testifies to I I Cheney's honesty and ability. Internal use noted with a five cent price per bottle and testimonials offered free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
I. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
O. We
I. J. Cheney
zWest & Truax
O. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
O. Hail
Movement of Cattle to Western Range Trails
The article reports heavy cattle movement from Texas toward Evarts and other western ranges. About 11,000 cattle remain to pass through Milwaukee and through Chamberlain, Pierre, and Evans. In the past week at least nine extra Milwaukee road trains carried 172 cars to their destinations, with shipments bound for Evarts and western pastures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Road
Jivarts
Chamberlain
Mevters
Texas
Evarts
Brand Process At Evarts Ranch For Cattle Crossing River
A freight conductor described a new branding method used by Evarts cattle handlers. Cattle pass through a narrowing chute where a lever halts each animal. A red hot iron bearing the owner's brand touches the exposed skin, then the animal is released within a second. He noted 1,200 cattle were branded in seven hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evarts
Free Book Offer From Dr. Pierce Promotes Common Sense Adviser
Dr. R V Pierce has given away copies of The People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser at a cost of 25000 dollars to him. The 1008 page standard work with 700 illustrations answers life and health questions in plain English and includes sex guidance for youth. It is offered free with postage only, 21 cents for paper binding or 31 cents for cloth, to Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Pierce
People
Common Sense
Buffalo
N. Y
Oil region praise from W W Bennett on Mitchell Crude Oil Co
W W Bennett of Whittier California writes to The Republican praising the Mitchell Crude Oil Co property as being in a good oil region. He notes curiosity about the exact district but wishes the company well and says he remains in painting and papering work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
W. W. Bennett
Whittier
Cal
Will
Mitchell
Bennett
California
Mitchell Crude Oil Co
T. C. Burns
Mitchell Company
Dean's Kidney Pills End Back Ache claims
An advertisement extols Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney and urinary troubles. It cites Mr John Hyatt city street commissioner Vergus Falls Minn and Mrs Wyatt case in 1898 with testimonial of back pain relief after treatment. Pills sold by Vooster Milburn Co New York per box. Remember the name Dean's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
John Hyatt
Vergus Alls. Minn
Down
Wyatt
Vooster-Milburn Co
ThatYaie
N. Y
United States
Mothers Sweet Powders for Children advertised cure
An 19th century advertisement touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children curing fever, constipation, stomach headaches, and worms. It promises relief and offers a free sample by mail from Allen S. Olmstead of LeRoy New York, with a 25 cent price at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
Allen S. Olmstead
LeRoy, N. Y
Andrew Carnegie Viewed As Humble Figure At Stevens Institute
Leslie's Weekly observes Andrew Carnegie in Hoboken at the Stevens Institute laboratory, noting his unassuming presence and relaxed, informal demeanor. The piece contrasts his small stature with immense wealth and influence, suggesting his success stems from attributes beyond physical force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Beardsley
Leslie's Weekly
Laboratory of Engineering
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken
N. J
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Scotland Castle
Andrew Carengie
Luck in Seven Letters on a Sioux River Steamer
A Sioux Falls Press memory details a Missouri river steamer named South Dakota that burned near Yankton. The tale ties misfortune to a superstition about seven letter names and recalls Dakota and Montana vessels built in the 1870s. The Dakota bore the painted legend Dacotah in Sioux orthography and was considered lucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls Press
South Dakota
Yankton Agency
Coulson Line
Dakota
Montana
Dacotah
Mail Carrier Burns Through Kidney Trouble with Pills
Leva nna Ohio resident Burnett Mann recalls three years of back pain and fatigue from kidney trouble. After six bottles of Electric hitters he says he was cured and feels like a new man. The product claims to regulate stomach liver kidneys and bowels with guaranteed satisfaction for 50 cents by S J Scalin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnett Mann
Levanna
S. J. Scallin
Don’t Start Wrong With a Summer Cough Cure Claim
Don’t start summer with a lingering cough or cold. One Minute Cough Cure is advertised as a sure, fast acting remedy for coughs colds croup grip bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. Testimonials from J H Bowles Groveton NH and L O Gale claim quick safe relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Bowles
Groveton
N. H
L. O. Gale
Burdock Blood Bitters Promoted For Digestion and Health
An advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy for dyspepsia constipation and overall system vitality, urging readers to try the product when doctors fail to help.
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Jackson
Rolston
Sallie
Aem Tren
Ras Hem
Merling Remedy Company
Cilenco
Montreal
New York
Frank van Wagenen
Mitchell House
Sterling Azmedy CO
Chicago
A. E. Hitchcock
Mitchell,s. D
J. E. Wells
Mitchell, S. D
Phoove
C.C. C
Ohama
Zasnengee
Pasnenger
Wits
Eat
Agen
Ith Ll
Losin
Sol
C. Hy
St. P
Tarriv Rilepert
Frem Ras Iger
Soutl
Nocus
Paussenger
Assenger
Rom
Thari
Lay, Satiday, Kr
Tayla
P May. Ay. T
Woc. Tt. U
Bodies of the Couity
Antal
D. M. Ferry & CO
Detroit
Mich
THE
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, Ga
C. Burnside
BKM
Keekii
Peal Medicine CO
Cleveland
Ohio
Rock Island Sulkeys
Oliver
Success
Drummond
Bettendorf
E. B. van Alstine
Railroad Street
DW. Collins
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