Correspondence from Hopkinton Iowa Delights Readers
In Hopkinton Delaware County events include visits by H E Bowman and W C Cummings to Monticello and Des Moines sessions of the legislature. Prof C R Scroggie leads a teachers meeting while Andrew's Opera Co. thrills Hopkinton with a financially backed show at Music Hall.
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Andrew's Opera Co
Hopkinton
Music Hall
Delaware
C. R. Scroggie
W. J. McCready
W. P. Lord
Anna Earhart
Robinson
A. G. Wilson
Clara Joseph
Macintosh
Ella Allison
Maggie Kirk
Iowa
F. C. McKean
Local notes from Onson and area highlights
A recap of community happenings includes A C Rankin lecture tonight Archi e Stimson at home Mrs Leffler of Delmar visiting and a new boy at W N Alexander’s standard weight news Mrs Cameron ill but improving S L Gilbert leases cheese factory to Floyd Johnson Johnson plans rooms in Miller building A M Leak moves in from Jackson township and eyes spring house building Rev Palmer unable to fill appointments due to sore throat Temperance meetings draw crowds Hebden and Lee host events at Presbyterian church Des Moines trip for ex legislature members John Russell and W S Hall. Ira Stimson to join J K Johnson March 1 Maquoketa horse buyer in town for cheap hides Leap year party conclude notes
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Floyd Johnson
Johnson
Gilbert
A. M. Leak
Jackson Township
Miller
Rev. Palmer
John Sokol
Johnsontown
Sibley
Iowa
Blanch
Hebden and Lee
Temperance
Presbyterian Church
John Russell
W. S. Hall
Des Moines
Center Junction Social News and Local Notices
Center Junction reports visitors and town updates. H S Richardson and Ed Hartman in town, A B Nichols sells farm to Wiley Coder, Isaac Overlay calls on friends, John Robertson travels to Wyoming, a flag sociable and photograph gallery plans noted. Ten at M E church services, A class night school resumes, new good templars lodge formed, Presbyterian preaching each evening, Visitor force moves to larger quarters, Delia and Edna McKean attend Dubuque death, playful note about a tea heist fading into town chatter.
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Center Junction
H. S. Richardson
Ed. Hartman
Amber
A. B. Nichols
Wiley Coder
Isaac Overlay
Charles Davis
A. G. Zimmerman
M. E
Templars
Andrew Robertson
Presbyterian Church
Holton
Bender
Delia McKean
Edna
Dubuque
Mrs. McKean
Bob
Castle Grove News Highlights Local Social and Meetings
A blizzard and community events mark the week in Castle Grove. Residents report illnesses, social gatherings at school No. 9 and Frank Howie’s, and a busy literary program. Local figures Noble Hosford Scott Guiles King Seeber Campbell attend events. Lande named director. discussions on Monroe doctrine and Chicago capital debated.
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O. F. Hosford
Hopkinton
E. A. Clark
Frank Howie
Castle Grove Literary Society
Peter Ommen
Monticello
Marshal Miller
W. A. Krueger
M. Hosford
Buck Creek
F. D. McLaughlin
E. J. Noble
Doon
Iowa
N. B. Scott
School House No. 9
Co-Operative Creamery
Jas. F. Lande
J. A. McLaughlin
Spencer Guiles
Bert King
Fay Seeber
Willie Campbell
Castle Grove
Chas. Blanchard
New Jersey
Mr. Ketcham
Cass
Argand
Castle Grove Society
Chicago
United States
Ingenious Magnifying Window Draws Customers
A midland town fruiterer used rough magnifying glasses in his shop window to make produce appear oversized. though it drew customers, it hindered visibility from a distance. Other snippets note Boston bread recipes, Seneca on concealment, ship terminology, and a quick method to loosen a hot rusty screw.
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Midland
Liverpool Mercury
Made on the Fly Wedding Proposal in Cracow Station
An aristocratic German heiress and a Berlin cavalier faced a delayed proposal after a planned match faltered. On a narrow gauge line toward Cracow, the suitor rode to catch the train and asked for her hand at the station just as it arrived. The lady answered yes, to her mother’s tearful approval.
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Magdeburg
Germany
Berlin
Iong
Cracow
Duchess of Manchester Is New Yorker Says It All
A San Francisco Post report recounts a Rome embassy reception where an Italian baron mocked American women in high society. The Duchess of Manchester, identified as a New Yorker, softly deflects the baron’s insult by noting her own American roots.
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Rome
Duchess of Manchester
San Francisco Post
Ingenious inside-mirror illuminates high power microscopy
M. Ch. Fremont describes a method placing a concave mirror inside the microscope body to reflect light through a side aperture and prism to the object. A perpendicular hole through mirror and prism allows eye access at the eyepiece, enabling clearer viewing and advancing chromo photographic study of microscopic motion.
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M. Ch. Fremont
Miser’s Deathbed Offer Sparks a Penny-pinching Pledge
An old miser on his deathbed offers his nephew Sam the chance to take his $50,000 now if he pays 2 percent interest. The tale from the New York Ledger turns on the uncle’s shrewd demand as he weakens and foretells his approaching death.
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Sam
New York Ledger
Dr Hand's Colic Cure credited for soothing baby
Mrs Arthur Simmons reports her three week old child suffered severe colic with spasms until Dr Hand's Colic Cure was used. Husband bought the product at the druggist after physician's advice and nearly three bottles were given. Baby became pleasant and laughing, she says. Dr Hand's Remedies for children sold by druggists at 25c.
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Napoleon
O.—Hand Medicine Co
Dr. Hand
Amateur Postmaster Misinterprets Significance of Letters
A government visitor in Doncaster area leaves a bundle of stamped letters with a churchwarden, who wrongly distributes them at the church. A parishioner objects, while the clerk urges secrecy, claiming the letters contain items that will do one good when read at home.
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Doncaster
Pearson’s Weekly
Majestic
Janins Latin Comeback to French Critic Visitor
A wealthy ill tempered man berates Jules Janin in poor French. Janin listens then answers in Latin. The man protests not understanding Latin and Janin retorts that his French is no better.
Electric Bitters touted for old persons health
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters aid bowels and kidneys without alcohol, acting as a mild tonic and natural stimulant. It touts improved digestion and strength, priced fifty cents to one dollar at J. H. Bacher's drug store. The text notes Congress prohibited importation of slaves as of January 1, 1808.
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J. H. Bacher
United States
Congress
Dr Hand’s Uvlic Cure Promises Quick Relief for Colic
An old advertisement claims Dr Hand’s Uvlic Cure stops baby colic by removing wind and calming nerves for restful sleep. It urges mothers to buy a 25 cent bottle at drug stores and adds teething lotion at 25 cents.
Two Lives Saved by Dr King’s New Discovery
Mrs Phoebe Thomas of Junction City Illinois and Thomas Eggers of 189 Florida Street San Francisco credit Dr King’s New Discovery with curing severe colds thought to be consumptive. Each describes rapid relief after trying the remedy with a free trial bottle offered by J H Bacher & Co.
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Phoebe Thomas
Junction City
Dr. King
Thos. Eggers
Florida St
San Francisco
J. H. Bacher & Co
Castoria Recalled In Recurrent Family Remedy Reminder
Advertised as a remedy for infants to adults Castoria appears in a family narrative noting its use from babyhood through adulthood. The text traces generations and emphasizes continued reliance on the product across ages and children.
Buexkien Arnica Salve Sold By J H Bacher Co
Premium cat and skin salve promises cure for bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all eruptions. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by J H Bacher Co.
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J. H. Bacher & Co
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