Oldest Man in America Endorses Peruna Remedy
The article profiles Jones Brock of McLennan County Texas claiming to be America’s oldest man at 117. He credits Peruna with his longevity, strong health, and ability to withstand climate changes and epidemics. Brock notes his wartime service, fight against la grippe, and reliance on Peruna for daily ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones Brock
McLennan County
Texas
Bosque Falls
Waco
Valley Mills
Isaac
Andrew Jackson
Brock
Mr. Brock
Peruna Pervasive Aid for Elderly Against Catarrh
The aged face widespread catarrhal illness as they grow older. Systemic catarrh is common among seniors, underscoring why Peruna is regarded as indispensable by many elderly individuals.
Presbyterian Church Organized at Nichols Iowa
Rev J N Elliott of this city assisted in organizing a Presbyterian church at Nichols Iowa last night about twenty five joined as charter members The group will occupy the former Protestant Methodist building and may purchase it soon Officers and trustees were not chosen and will be decided at a future congregational meeting The organizing committee from Iowa City Presbytery included Rev J N Elliott Dr Donaldson Davenport Dr McAulay Wilton Rev George Furnas West Liberty and Rev Moffat Davenport
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J. N. Elliott
Nichols
Iowa
Iowa City
Bers
Methodist Church
Education Versus Temptation Cited in Youths Lesson
A historical remark notes that while schooling is easier than following vice, it remains a part of every boy’s education. The quote frames moral instruction as essential to growth and discipline.
Jackson Club Plans January Banquet Speakers
The Jackson club met at the Commercial hotel and drafted plans for its annual banquet set for January eighth or near that date. They aim to secure Congressman-Elect D W Hamilton of the sixth district and Judge Wade of Iowa City as speakers. Local speakers will also be invited. Barney Schmidt presided and I S Pepper chaired the arrangements committee with Balluff and J G Van Lent serving.
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Jackson Club
Commercial Hotel
D. W. Hamilton
Judge Wade
Iowa City
Hamilton
Ottumwa
Barney Schmidt
I. S. Pepper
Charles Balluff
J. G. van Lent
Local social notes from Cairo and nearby towns
Josephine Marshall and siblings spent time with relatives in Wapello. Mrs. Frank Sellers and daughter Mary visiting Dr. Smyth in Morning Sun. Josephine Havenhall returned from Wapello. Bailey Murray visiting Jas. Lee family in Wapello. Homer Windes and Florence back in Wapello after visiting Joe Murray family. Robi Marshall and Essie moved to Silver Springs Arkansas. Edna Berkshire home from Morning Sun visit with Bessie Marshall. Laura Havenhill started school at High Prairie. H. Murray and wife shared Thanksgiving with Dr. Smyth and wife in Morning Sun. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hamilton a son on Saturday December 1. Mrs. Hannah McKinley ill.
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Cairo
Dec
Josephine Marshall
Wapello
Frank Sellers
Mary
Smyth
Morning Sun
Josephine Havenhall
Bailey Murray
Jas. Lee
Homer Windes
Florence
Joe Murray
Robi. Marshall
Essie
Silvan Springs
Ark
Edna Berkshire
Bessie Marshall
Laura Havenhill
High Prairie
H. Murray
Dr. Smyth
Chas. Hamiston
Hannah McKinley
Death of I N Purcell Veteran Resident of County
I N Purcell longtime county resident and Civil War veteran died at his Park Place home at 10:30 pm aged 69 years 2 months 22 days. Born Lawrences county Indiana he settled here in 1852 and served in Company B 35th Iowa Volunteers. Survived by wife Henrietta Betty and children Warren Isabella Addie Sherman. four children total. Funeral at First Methodist Church led by Rev Stoddard with burial in Greenwood family lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. N. Purcell
Park Place
Purcell
Lawrences County
Ind
Muscatine County
Thirty-fifth
Iowa Volunteers
Sarah Hewitt
Warren
Isabella
Addie
Sherman
Henrietta Betty
Methodist Church
First Methodist Church
Stoddard
Greenwood
Funeral Notices Arc Around Pleasant Prairie In Sweetland
A rural community notices the funeral of Jacob Eis at Pleasant Prairie with Rev Brinton officiating. Local movements include Ed Davis selling hogs in Muscatine and Bamford selling stock before moving to California.
Verdict for Dr Pierce in libel suit over Favorite Prescription
The jury in New York Supreme Court found in favor of Dr Richard Pierce against Ladies' Home Journal publishers over a May 1904 defamatory article alleging alcohol in his Favorite Prescription. The trial held that the piece harmed his business and did not prove the claims, awarding damages to the doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. R. V. Pierce
Ladies’ Home Journal
Dr. Pierce
Bok
Pierce
Supreme Court of
New York State
Officers Elected by Local Orders
Local fraternal lodges the Knights of Pythias Fraternal Aid Association and Degree of Pocahontas elected officers for the coming year. Wyoming lodge installed new officers led by Chancellor Commander E L Kemptner and Trustee J B Reay for three years. Fraternal Aid elected Alfred Moore as President Fred Bast as VP and Mary E Crouch as Treasurer. Pocahontas officers include Mrs Emil Kranz Winona Mrs Rame Phil J Mackey as Chief of Records and Prophetess Mrs E G O'Brien with E O'Brien as Keeper of Wampum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Wyoming
Lodge of the
K. of P
E. L. Kemptner
Frank Gould
J. W. Millar
A. C. Adams
F. L. Bihlmeier
J. J. Engel
Fred Lea
W. H. Huey
Lewis Heberly
J. M. Butler
J. B. Reay
Fraternal Aid Society
Bloomington
Fraternal Aid Association
Alfred Moore
Fred Bast
BE. P. Day
Mary E. Crouch
Matilda Hintman
Jennie Moore
Sentinel
Lucinda Shaner
Martha Munn
Heldel, Appel, Durkee and Reppert
Pocahontas
Degree of Pocahontas
Maccabee Hall
Emil Kranz
Winona
Rame
Powhatan
Phil J. Mackey
M. D. Smith
E. G. O'Brien
E. G O'Brien
Dennis O'Leary
Moving Pictures Tonight Show at Grand Opera House
Burma supplies teak wood for ship decks and furniture and the British government guards it closely. Elephants are trained by native families to haul logs, guided by vocal commands rather than signals. Lyman H. Howe's Lifeorama 1 presents at the Grand Opera House tonight.
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Burma
Lyman H. Howe
Grand Opera House
Vaudeville Features at Grand Opera House Returns
The Winninger Brothers present five nights and a Saturday matinee of vaudeville at the Grand Opera House starting Monday December 10. Featured acts include Frank Winninger a German dialect comedian, Brown and John, Chas Winninger, Ray Brown, Miss Bonnie May and a troupe of specialties. Two shows offered for one price admission of 15 20 and 30 cents with one free woman admission for Monday evening with each paid sum ticket before 6 pm.
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Winninger Bros. Own Co
Grand Opera House
Big City
Frank Winninger
Chas
Gardner
Brown
John
Winninger Bros
Chas. Winninger
Ray Brown
Bonnie Maie
Gingerbread Man at Gran Opera House Wednesday
The Gingerbread Man will be seen at the Gran Opera House on Wednesday night December 12 as part of a touring musical extravaganza. It features five established comedians including Gus Weinburg, Ross Snow, Eddie Dway, and W. H. Mack in prominent roles.
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Gran@ opera house
Gus. Weinburg
the Storks
Ross Snow
Eddie Dway
W. H. Mack
Dyspepsia Biscuit Claims Digestive Miracle
An advertisement touts a Dyspepsia Biscuit made from pineapple paw paw melon figs oranges celery and other ingredients as a stomachic food. It promises rapid relief from indigestion and related symptoms and offers a free sample with a small postage fee.
The Gingerbread Man owes its success to a quintette of performers
The piece credits a five member comic cast led by Will Donnelly and a tenor with the production shaping the current musical comedy trend away from solo stars. It argues audiences seek broad entertainment rather than a single name, noting several star-driven failures in recent seasons.
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Neal
Will Donnelly
To Cure a Cold in One Day
Advertisement claims a quick cure for colds with laxative quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. Box bears E W Grove signature and 25 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal
Tomoviow
Dept
Syracuse
N.Y
E. W. Grove
LocalDecember Notes of West Liberty Area Activities
Jenkinson drove to West Liberty Tuesday. Dr. McGregor was a business caller in Iowa City Wednesday. Messrs Walter Lawson and Jt Harrington left Wednesday noon for Davenport where they expect to work during the winter. G A Wolfe's closing out sale was well attended Monday. The Ladies' Aid society of the M P church met with Mrs Thick Wednesday afternoon. The Ladies' sewing circle of the Baptist church met in an all day session Thursday with Mrs T Stoops of West Liberty. C N Snyder west of Downer had a closing out sale Wednesday. Mrs Mary Dunn and baby who have been visiting with her parents J H Secrest returned to their home in Greenville Iowa Tuesday. Dr Dunn came down Sunday evening to accompany his wife home. L N Gates and family took dinner with Prof Huffs Sunday. Miss Trafford who spent several days at her home north of Wes Branch returned back to her school work Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweetland
John Irwin
Henry Wedekind
Jacob Eis
Pleasant Prairie
Ed. Davis
Muscatine
Wm. Haifleigh
Ella Haifleigh
Mary Tunison
E. R. Sherfey
Fontanelle
Iowa
Omaha
Neb
Missouri
Washington
Frank Bamford
Bamford
California
Snodzgras
Ella Martz
Cliff Covell
Herr
Wilton
Downer
Mary Dunn
J. H. Secrest
Greenville
Dr. Dunn
L. N. Gates
Prof. Huffs
Miss Trafford
Wes Branch
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promote Digestive Health
Advert reads that many suffer dyspepsia and constipation and claims Dr. Kings New Life Pills cure. Product priced at 25 cents and guaranteed, sold by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Havercamp
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