Parliamentary Drama in Harmony Campaign Corrupt Handling
In a late 19th century factional tale, Col. Keever and Harmony operatives bribe for votes to tilt a county seat. A staged setup includes forged documents, payments totaling coins and banknotes, and a final power grab as conspirators depart amid mounting deceit and a fall of a once powerful editor.
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S. &. McClure Co
Herbert Graduall
Abedy
Amityville
Viandingham
Herbert Wasses
Mandy
Conard
Elise Viandingham
Herbert
Col. Dingle
Harmony
Col
Keever
Concor
Dingle
Col. Keever
Sampson
Pedro Smith
Col Dingle
Capt. Blue
Maj. Harp
Sempson
Gampson
No Loss of Time Threshers Keep Working with Remedy
A Ply mouth Oklahoma user praises Chamberlain Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy noting five bottles sold to threshers who continued work without losing a day. The ad urges readers to keep a bottle at home and lists sellers J Clendenin and E Helmbeck.
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H. R. Phelps
Plymouth
Oklahoma
J. Clendenin
E. Helmbeck
Shudder at His Past and Painful Ailments Cited
A Levanna Missouri mail carrier recalls years of suffering from a "mey trouble" and says six bottles of Electric Bitters cured him. Advertisements tout Ely Cream Balm for catarrh and cold in the head and cite a testimonial from Dell M. Potter of Arizona Gold Mining Co. Also notes Pile Ointment claims for hemorrhoids and cancer risk, with prices and sources for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnett Mann
Levanna
Clendenin
Warren St
New York
Clifton
Arizona
Messia
Ely Bros
Dell M. Potter
Mgr
Arizona Gold Mining Co
Betwixt Willowview and Concord A Election Contest Thwarts Plans
Guy Herbert faces pressure as Miss Betty pressurizes a return to Willowview amid Harmony’s election mood. He refuses, citing loyalty to Concord and 1200 lots at stake, while Miss Pinkney’s absence and political tension frame a tense crossroads before the county seat crisis.
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Miss Betty
Lile Whittaker
Guy
Miss Pinkney
Mr. Whittaker
Miss Whondangham
Mr. Herbert
Harmony
Concord
Willowview
Montfort Herbert
Biliousness remedy touts herbine at local pharmacies
An old notice promotes HERBINE claiming direct action on liver and excretory organs to cure biliousness. It notes a price of 10 cents and lists F. J Clendenin's and Battles' Pharmacies as vendors.
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Clendenin
F. J Clendenin’s
F. J. Clendenin
Wonderful Texas cures extol Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption
Texas editor touts Cisco treatment for tuberculosis and coughs. Dr Kings New Discovery allegedly cured wife of severe lung trouble with obstinate cough and hemorrhages. bottles 60c and 1.00, free trial offered at Clendenin's Drug Store. Ballard's Snow Liniment recommended for accidents and injuries with immediate application to reduce pain and swelling.
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Texas
Cisco
Dr. King
J. J. Eager
Clendenin
Journey to Willowview Sets Hearts Aglow
Guy and Miss Hetty share a sentimental ride from Whittaker's to the squire's Willowview, where their brief stay tests manners and hopes. Amityville backs Concord in county politics, and Guy weighs winning Miss Betty's favor with a political bargain and a future dower in his town.
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Willowview
Mr. Whittaker
Guy
Whittaker
Squire's
Miss Hetty
Mr Landy
Concord
Betty
Miss Betty
Amityville
Pettibone
The Lost Patient Dr Lancet Confounds Guptsill
Dialogue excerpt hints at a medical mystery with Dr Lancet debating a patient named Guptsill who is presumed dead but has unexpectedly recovered. The tone mirrors a serialized medical humor in a Boston Transcript style.
Cure Varicocele Without Surgery Claims
An advertisement-style claim asserts a non surgical treatment for varicocele that restores weakened veins without cutting. It argues surgery maims organs and promises to cure varicocele, stricture, and rupture without destructive methods.
Free X ray Examinations and Private Medical Care
A physician offers free X ray examinations for a limited period and provides private counsel at no charge. He claims to specialize in nervous debility, private diseases, stricture, hydrocele, rupture, blood poisoning, kidney and urinary illnesses, reflex complications, and female diseases. Patients may submit a full history by mail for a scientific, honest opinion at no cost.
Round trip and one way railway ticket offers for Great Northwest
Advertises round trip tickets to Minnesota North Dakota Montana Idaho Washington Oregon and British Columbia on first and third Tuesdays in May at one fare plus $2. One way settlers tickets to Montana Idaho Washington Oregon and British Columbia on sale daily in March and April from $15 to $25. Includes contact details for Great Northern Railway agents and notes on land climate and rates. Also lists various patent medicines and remedies with prices and quick cure claims.
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Minnesota
North Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
British Columbia
Great Northwest
Great Northern
Agen
Great Northern Railway
Max Bass
Clark St
Chicago
F. L Whitney
St. Paul
Minn
Trains and schedules for Rock Island area departures and connections
Train timetable lists departures from Moline and Savanna routes to cities such as Dubuque Clinton Davenport and St Louis with connections at Barstow Savanna and Davenport. It notes daily trains and those running daily except Sunday and specifies car change points at Sabula for certain routes and arrival times at Milwaukee Freeport and Dubuque division stations.
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A.m
E. Moline
Dubuque
Savanna
Clinton
Davenport
St. Louis
Rock Island
Peoria
Beardstown
Quincy
Burlington
Lincoln
Denver
K C. B
C. B
K C
Peo- Ha
J. L. Peo
Burl
Sterling
St P
Minn
Barstow
LaCrosse
Ia Savanna
Freeport
Sabula
Milwaukee
Moline
Iowa Side
Free
Rock Island and Peoria Rail Schedule Fragments
Daily rail timetable fragments list westward and eastbound trains from Rock Island with times to Davenport Des Moines Omaha Denver Kansas City Fort Worth St Paul Minneapolis Sioux Falls Los Angeles San Francisco El Paso and more. Notes include connections at Rock Island and Peoria and limited passenger equipment on No 21.
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Des Moines
Davenport
Kansas City
Topeka
Texas
Colorado
Denver
Colorado Springs
Fort Worth
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Sioux Falls
Omaha
el Paso
Los
St Paul
Kansas City & Fort Worth
Los Angeles
San Francisco
California
Rock Island
Moline
Steamer Schedules For Muscatine Burlington and Clinton
Carnival City Packet Company lists weekly departures from Muscatine to Burlington via the Helen Blair on Mon Wed Fri at 4 PM and return on the W J Young at 10 30 PM. The Helen Blair runs Sunday to Muscatine at 4 30 PM with return Monday morning at 4 18 PM. Daily service to Clinton and intermediate points aboard City of Winona.
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Muscatine
Helen Blair
W J Young
Clinton
City OF
Winona
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Berg
Wallace Cook
Butte
Mr. Pitt
Ely
Hairanenaly Arte
Les ‘Harp
rBlie
Harmony-ward
Boomer
Richard
Ballard
Battles’ Pharma
Eles
J.alvin Horne
Mitchell & Lynde Ridg
Mott's
Womahood
DR. Mott's Chemical CO
Cleveland
Ohio
F . Clende Nin
Beimer
Avenue
Moi N. Il
OW City
Amu
Frank L. Perley
Nielsen Opera Co
Harry Conor
Walter Jones
Josh Nixon
Edd Redway
Geo. K Henery, Trixie Priganza
Winifred Floren, Albert Farringto
Geo W Lederer
Fluke'’s
Lioydas
the Marine Band
Brown, Manacer
18Th Star Market Sur Feed Store
Moline Heating and Construction Co
Railway News
St. Dr. Thomas
Monarch
Dr. Wood
Dean
Chamberlain
Simon Lewis
7Th Street
Third Ave
Louis H. Rieck
Harrison Street
Iowa
Chichester
Druggtata
Chichester Chemical CO
Madison Square
Phila
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Chicago, Milwaukee & Saint Paul
Via Illnois
Rock Island & Pacific
R. R
Springfield
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Bloomington
Cable Branch
Sherrard & Cable
Abe Sherrard & Cable
Sherrard
Union Depot
John J. Mueller
Second Avenue
Carnival City Packet Company
Muscatine New Boston
Keithsburg Cquawka
W J Young, JR
Lamont & Son
Agte
19Th St
Rocky Island
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