Mexico California Tour via Illinois Central Rail
Luxurious excursion advertised by the Illinois Central and partners offering private vestibule trains. Tours include Mexico and California via New Orleans with Mardi Gras stop overs, weekly excursions to California, and through sleeping car service with dining and library cars. Gulfport hotel details and winter rates noted.
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Mexico
California
Illinois Central R. R
Rean Campbell
American Tourist Association
Quincy
Adams St
Chicago
Illinois Central
New Orleans
Raymond & Whitcomb
St. Louis
West Pullmans
Ilinois Central
Los Angeles
San Franscisco
Southren
Cincinnati
Omaha
Cenic
Culfport
Miss
Great Southern
Guilfport
Mexican Gulf Coast
Memphis
Gulfport
Florida
Jacksonville
Nashville
Chattanooga
Atlanta
North Dakota offers farms cheaper than eastern lands
The North Dakotan extols buying a quarter section of improved land for 15 to 50 dollars an acre in the east and 8 to 15 in the west, arguing ownership brings independence, a deed within 3 to 4 years, better land for mixed farming, and superior livability vs renting in the East. It notes easterners can migrate with their families for a better future.
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North Dakota
North
Nova Dakota
Union
Mississippi River
Minnesota
Local stockholders elect Ellison and Myrick as directors
At a morning stockholders meeting of the Anamosa National bank F. O. Ellison and EH. D. Myrick were elected directors alongside the current board. Both men are described as sound. A marriage license was issued to Frank Benhard and Julia Brads of Oxford township at the groom’s request. Reverend Col J. Wood conducted the ceremony, making them man and wife. Senators Saunders and representatives visited the prison on an appropriations tour Saturday seeking a special fund to complete the north cell house. Senator Saunders, once a county resident, is noted. In city society, Elanore M Hartman married Gen as R Gurley on February 17 1904 at the bride’s parents home, with Rev L. L. Lockard officiating. The couple plans to reside in Armour South Dakota, where Gurley is established in a law firm, after a brief Des Moines stay. The bride is an Anamosa High School graduate of 1908 and the groom belonged to the 1903 Iowa City law class. The community wishes them well.
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Anamosa National Bank
F. O. Ellison
EH. D. Myrick
Ramsey
Frank Benhard
Julia Brads
Oxford Township
Col
J. Wood
Saunders
Bixby
Hollenbeck
Joint Committee On Appropriations
Wyomng
Elanore M
P. J. Hartman
Zgenas R
H. Gurley
L. L. Lockard
Des Moines
Anamosa High School
Iowa City
Vetman tele graphic transmitting typewriter showcased
In Illinois Central ticket office, Manchester Press notes a remarkable Vetman telegraphic transmitting typewriter. It can function as a typewriter or send telegraph messages by wire with no keyboard changes, and can also copy the message in typewritten form. The operator uses the keys effortlessly, as American invention speeds labor.
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Manchester
Ilinois
Chicago Snippets on Debt Temper and Love
A collection of wry maxims from Chicago readers on debt, temper, love, dressmaking, brain food, rheumatism, politics, and marriage. The quips mix social observation with humor about gender roles and everyday life in the city.
Reflections of a Bachelor From the New York Press
Observations on gender and social behavior with quips about women and their reactions to men and family lore. The piece uses humorous, dated social stereotypes to contrast what women say and what men expect in domestic life.
Lands and Farms for Sale Across Regions in North America
Classified notices offer extensive land and farm listings. Eastern Central Minnesota timber and meadow lands priced 4.60 to 8.00 per acre, Canadian Northwest prairie land 5 to 8 per acre. Also brick houses, desiring buyers for two Monticello-area farms and several residences. Endorsed groceries and health product notes accompany an ad for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve and a commentary on neutrality war correspondence.
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Minnesota
Canadian Northwest
Henry M. Troy
Guarranty Bld
Minneapolis
Minn
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief Versus Coughs
An 1910s style ad claims One Minute Cough Cure kills the microbe causing coughs and cleans phlegm to heal inflamed parts. It says the remedy strengthens lungs, wards off pneumonia, and suits all ages. Also touts DeWitt’s Little Early Risers liver pills and a satirical jab at Japanese alphabetization.
Dr King's New Discovery touted for consumption cure
Melbourne Florida resident H Haggin credits Dr Kings New Discovery with saving his life after a doctor warned consumption was incurable. The ad promises a guaranteed remedy for throat and lung diseases from O H Soetje druggist with price 50 cents and free trial bottles. The Kansas City Times remark contrasts fiction output with war reporting.
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H. Haggins
Melbourne
Florida
Dr. King
O. H. Soetje
Indigestion Cure Promises Relief From Kodol
An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a digestant that digests and rebuilds, claiming it cures thousands and relieves suffering daily. It urges readers to try the product, sold by all druggists, and notes a Memphis Scimitar mention about Cuba troop departure.
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E. C. Dewitt & GO
Chicago
Arnica Salve Cures Runaway Injury for J B Orner
A runaway incident nearly ended fatally and caused a severe leg ulcer on J B Orner of Franklin Grove Illinois. After four years of failed treatments Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured the wound and is praised for burns bruises eruptions and piles. Available for 25 cents at Soetje’s drug store.
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J. B Orner
Franklin Grove
Illinois
Bucklen
Soetje
83,055 34 DS Required For 4 Year
A cryptic line notes a numeric figure 83 055 and 34 DS tied to a four year requirement. The fragment hints at a policy or designation but lacks context or identifiable names or places.
Public Notice of Estate Administration in Jones County Iowa
The district court of Jones County Iowa has appointed Gronroe H. Haines administrator of Nettie Haines deceased. All claims must be filed with the court clerk sworn and timed for probate. Creditors should immediate pay debts to the administrator to avoid costs. Davenport Iowa February 11 19M attorney J W Doxes listed for the estate.
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Nettie Haines
Davenport
Administrator's Notice of Estate in Jones County Iowa
The district court of Jones County Iowa appoints Joan E H Krouse as administrator of the estate of Jane E H Krouse deceased. Creditors must file sworn claims with the court clerk within legal time. Debtors should promptly pay to the administrator to avoid costs. Dated Onslow February 16 1904. Kirminy REMUERY Attorneys for the Estate.
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District Court
Jones County
Towa
Jane E H. Krouse
Onslow
Iowa
Joan G. Krouse
Kirminy & Remuery
Probate Notice for Christian Ross Will in Jones County Iowa
Notice is given that a paper purporting to be the last will of Christian Ross, late of Jones County Iowa, was filed February 18 1904. The court fixes March 14 1904 for final proof and probate at the March term. Interested parties may appear to show cause why probate should not be admitted. Dated February 18 1904. Clerk J H Ramsey. Attorney T W Doxsie for the Estate.
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District Court
Jones County
Mar
Martin Ryan
John Ryan
L.F. Johnston
Vina Duffin
Louisa Murphy
Charles Henry Murphy
Melly Griswold
James A. Griswold
A. Matthiessen
Geo. H Holmes
Anamosa
Iowa
J. H. Ramsey
Olk
Christian Ross
Electric Bitters praised by customers and press
F J Green of Lancaster New Hampshire credits Electric Bitters with curing chronic indigestion and nervous debility and notes his wife also benefits for female troubles. The ad urges others to try the remedy at 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by O H Soetja. A Chicago Post item questions czar’s chances against the United States over Japan.
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F. J. Green
Lancaster
N. H
O. H. Soetja
United States
Japan
Chicago Post
Quieting Title in Monticello Lot 161 Dispute
The petition in Jones county Iowa seeks to quiet title for lot 161 in the irregular Monticello plat against unknown heirs devisees and grantees of John Clark and Jane Clark and unknown claimants. It asserts nineteen years of undisturbed possession under color of title and bars all prior interests by the statute of limitations with publication ordered for six weeks.
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John Clark
Jane Clark
Monticello
Jones County
Iowa
Sea of the Se
North Range
District Court
United States Land Office
Dubuque
Towa
J. W. Doxser
Monticello Canning Company Incorporated in Iowa
Public notice states that Monticello Canning Company is formed under Iowa law to can corn and other goods. Capital stock $15,000, board of seven directors to be elected annually, initial directors listed, business to commence February 1 1904, location Monticello, with debts not exceeding $10,000 and stockholders’ private property exempt from corporate debts.
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State of
Iowa
Monticello Canning Company
Monticello
Town
Board of
W. G. Eilers
G. W. Eastwood
P. D. Bell
H. M. Carpenter
J. W. Coxsee
Wm. Stabler
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Ayer
W. D. Quinn
Marseilles
Ill
J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell
H. C. Bohlken
R. R
Havana
Southern Pacific
U. S
Louisiana
Louisville
Illinois Central R. A
Cuba
Ocean Steamships
Ocean Steamship
Panama
Central and South America
West Indies
Europe
Hot Springs
Ark
Central
A. H. Hanson
Til
F. Merry
Anamosa Eureka News
The
Chicago News
New York Press
Stevenson
McLaughlin & Eby
Ioffer
Chestnut
Fourth Streets
W. A. Overing
J. A. Voorhees
Poland
J. A. Colton, Langworthy
James A. Voorheen
Ferndell
Jay the Grocer’s
DeWitt
Frank Farmer
Bluff City
Lincoln Star
Beef Trust
Yale Squad
Philadelphia Ledger
Dragomiroff
Renenkampf
Rojestvensi
Richard Harding Davis
Far East
Kansas City Times
Independent School Corporation of
Bchool House
Taxos
Opera House
Goa
Board of Education
Saiety
Insuranc
Ordt
Hall
T J. W. Coxsee
R. P. Surra
Gronroe H. Haines
J. W. Doxses
Clerk District Court
Jones Co
T W. Doxsie
Gta
District Court of the
J. H. Perrine
I. Ee. Hrexs
G. W. Eastwoon
A. Kempf
Prop
Eagle Drug Store
Monticelo
National Bank
Farwelh
F. M. Hicks
H. M. Carrenter
Richardson
Osh
S. S. Farwell
Frank M. Hicks
8. E. Sarles
John Schweitzer
John McDonald
G. Henry George
William Stabler
J. H. Fryberger
Santa Fe
Pullman
Sale
Kansas City
E. L. Palmer
A. T
Des Moines, Iowa
Milwaukee & St
Paul R’y
Missouri
Southwest Limited
Union Station
Grand Avenue Station
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
F. A. Miller
St. P
Mon
Ticello
San Francisco
Sioux City
Cedar Rapids
St. Paul
Davenport Farley
Saturn
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