Things Seen on the Water on the Min River
A travelogue paragraphing two river cultures on the Min describes Foochow rice boats, river hazards, and a voyage with Professor Kellogg. It notes Widow's Arches and a sacred bell hill, coromants at work, coal mines, a central monastery, and a vivid river journey with head pilot portraits.
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Min River
Ralph Conner
Murphy
McDonald
Glengarry
Kellogg
Shaowu
China
Kipling
Cooper
Chitty
Yangtse
Min
Qhinga
Yangtze
Cure for fifty years tetter via Hobson's Hezema Ointment
Mrs. D L Kenney reports relief after fifty years of eczema using Dr Hobson's Herema Ointment. She thanks the remedy for curing the chronic skin disease that caused itching and burning. Available from druggists or by mail for 50 cents from Pfeiffer Chemical Co.
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Pfeiffer Chemical Co
St. Louis
Philadelphia
After War the Balkans Face Untangling Task
The Washington Post notes that with the war ended the next major challenge is to unscramble the Balkans as new political realignments take shape. Strong regional powers and international actors begin negotiations to normalize borders and governance.
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Washington Post
Balkans
Great Jones County Fair Opens With Full Preparations
Readied for August 26 to 29, the Sixtieth Annual Jones County Fair promises a full fledged park like grounds and a slate of attractions. The Sith Regimental Band leads a lineup of circus acts and motorcycle races alongside base ball games with teams from Manchester Wyoming Cascade and Fayette. Season tickets are available at the Lowell and Monticello State Banks. Bucklin, the secretary, confirms no immoral shows and no questionable acts will be permitted on the grounds.
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Jones County
Sith
Manchester
Wyoming
Cascade
Fayette
Lowell State Bank
Monticello State Bank
Bucklin
Harvey Stock Co. Opens Week at Opera House
The Harvey Stock Co. brings a week of high class plays with vaudeville between acts to the opera house starting Monday August 25. The 114‑person troupe uses special scenery and electrical effects with nightly play changes. Opening show Mildred is praised as top society comedy drama. One lady is admitted free with each paid reserved seat. usual prices apply. Colonel and Mrs. H. H. Rood of Mt. Vernon plan a golden wedding reception next Saturday ahead of Sunday anniversary.
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Harvey Stock Co
Opera House
Mildred
H. H. Rood
Mt. Vernon
Minister Praises Dr King's New Life Pills
Rev HH Stubenwoll of Allison Iowa praises Dr King's New Life Pills for constipation. He calls them perfect pulls and declares no home should be without them. The pills are a liver and bowel regulator with a 25 cent price at O LH Seetjas.
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HH. Stubenwoll
Allison
Iowa
Dr. King
O. LH
Seetjias
Special meat prices for harvesting and threshing sale
Widmer and Hallauer list special meat prices for harvest season. Indicates reduced rates and sale event tied to farming activities, with emphasis on limited-time offers for harvest and threshing work.
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Widmer & Hallauer
Quick Adlerika Booster Promises Fast Relief
Monticello residents report high satisfaction with Adlerika a preparation of buckthorn bark glycerine and related ingredients. A single dose reportedly relieves sour stomach gas and constipation quickly. Many users say Adlerika is a surprise compared with ordinary remedies and praise its swift effects.
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Monticello
Soatje
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Prief
Kodak
Slocom
Q. Brown
Foochow
R. Kane
Des Moines
Daily Capital
Finder
W. F. Rohn
L. G. Stabler
Hicks & Rickless
L. W. Waddick
L. R. Jacobs
J. H. Perrine
Buick
Monticello Auto & Supply Company
F.A. Hefner
South Dakota
J. A. Voorhees
Dr. L
Stuhler
Onglow
Hans Klein
Perkins, Eclipse and Star Wind Mills
Leroy Clark
Garrett Wilers
Trenton
Michigan
Thomas Kasper
William G. Brown
Andrew Wasper
Rudolph Kasper
Mota Kasper
Rudolph Faust
Anamogi
S. Richardson
J. W.comney
A. P. Sones
J.W. Coxsoe
Ted
MR. Edwin Weever
Suimmer
The
Golden Eagle
Monticello, Lowa
Central Lumber & Coal Company
G. P. Rockstad
Colorado
J. J. Walworth Weld Co
Buckingham, Colo
H.C. Bohlken
Horse Hospital
George Albery
North Cedar Street
First Street
Harry E. Netcott
Independence, Iowa
Great
Jones County Fair Association
Morrilla Bros
Barnum & Bailey’s
Jean Bentley
Delmore
Marvelors
Alvo Co
Simnasts
Alvarado
de la Moore Brothers
Funnytown
the Fair Association
Agricultural Extension Department
Iowa State College
Ames
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