Warranty guarantee for Greene's Syrup of Tar bottles
The undersigned promise refunds on a 60 cent bottle if it fails to cure coughs or colds and a 25 cent bottle is guaranteed satisfactory or money refunded. Signatures include G. A. Reinicke W. B. Barkalow Nesper & Co J Havercamp J Theo Kueckhmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene’s
G. A. Reinicke
W. B. Barkalow
Nesper & Co
J. Havercamp
J. Theo. Kueckhmann
Terrell
Vincis
Completion Report on Bloomington Route No 1 Progress
Carrier H G Willits summarizes Route No 1 service from Aug 29 1899 to Jan 1 1900. Nearly 30 000 pieces carried over 109 days, daily average 262 with 51 2 daily papers, 528 daily recipients, 151 boxes, and 671 pieces max. Cost to government not exceeding one quarter cent per day per person served.
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H. G. Willits
Bloomington
Grang
Among the Lodges Fraternal Aid Officers Installed
At the regular Fra ternal Aid Association meeting for 1900 officers were installed and two candidates were initiated. On January 12 eight candidates were initiated and eleven applications were balloted. Woodmen hall hosts a guest night inviting members in good standing and visitors. Officers include President William Hermley Local President Q T Howard and others with Drs E H King and G A Heidel as Medical Examiners.
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Fraternal Aid Association
Order
Woodmen Hall
Wm. Hermley
Q. T. Howard
Belle K. Allen
Iowa City Fire Destroys Sueppel Clothing Store
A Saturday blaze in Iowa City heavily damages the Sueppel clothing firm and injures property at Stevens Coldren and other buildings. Lena Dalscheid ignited a gas jet by striking a match head that fell among cotton and flannels, sparking the major fire that drew the entire volunteer department, plus forty linemen, to fight the flames for hours.
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Iowa City
Stevens Coldren
Coldren
Sueppel
Lena Dalscheid
Rose Wilcox Weds General G. W. Bailey Former Tank Kee
Waterloo Iowa Jan 13 word is received of the marriage of Miss Rose Wilcox a school teacher who formerly lived here to General G W Bailey former counsel-general to China General Bailey known on the lecture platform a few years ago as Tank Kee He served as US consul-general to China for years After the ceremony he repeated the Chinese oath promising obedience to the laws of China.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Rose Wilcox
G. W. Bailey
China
Bailey
Tank Kee
United States
Judge Brannan Calls District Court to Order Tomorrow
Judge Brannan will convene the District Court tomorrow morning at a precise hour. All members of the bar are urged to attend promptly and be prepared for official proceedings.
Accomplished Gentle Man Feared Lacks Leisure
A young woman remarks on a very accomplished gentleman, while Miss Cayenne notes his numerous achievements may leave him no time for real ones. The Washington Star quotes the exchange as a witty aside on diligence and balance.
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Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Republicans Seek Funds for Campaign as Next Convention Looms
Philadelphia report notes sub committee of the national Republican campaign committee surveying ground for the national convention. Mark Hanna cites prosperity for working people and retention of the Philippines as key issues. He says the party urgently needs funds to sustain campaign efforts and confront Democratic labor agitators in the West.
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Philadelphia
National Republican Campaign Committee
Mark Hanna
Philippines
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Local Citizen Quips Over Fever Diagnosis
Mrs Suddenrich voices frustration at a doctor after learning she has a low fever she refuses to accept as a real illness. The exchange ends with a witty retort about preferring a high fever or nothing. The note reflects humorous, everyday medical banter.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Wanted to Buy Logs for Lumber Company in Muscatine
Cottonwood sycamore elm and basswood sought for logging. For prices inquire at the office of the South Muscatine Lumber Co in Muscatine Iowa.
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South Muscatine Lumber Co
Muscatine
Iowa
Drakes Boost Drake University Endowment Drive
Ex Governor F M Drake increased donations to Drake University Des Moines to 325000 and expressed hope for a 1000000 endowment with at least a quarter supplied by him plus potential further gifts.
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Des Moines
Iowa
F. M. Drake
Drake University of Des Moines
Dr. Dix Tonic Tablets Promised Free Mail Trial
An 1890s style advertisement touts Dr. Dix Tonic Tablets as a cure for grippe aftereffects including heart and nerve issues. Hayes and Coon of Detroit offer a free trial by mail to prove their merit, listing cured individuals and inviting readers to request a trial and a book on restoration of health.
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Hull Building
Detroit
Mich
Hardy Morehead
Onawa
Iowa
Frank Barbeau
South 10Th St
Omaha
Neb
C. M. Boyd
Tuskegee
Ala
Wm. Simpson
Picture Hanging Question Answers In Wry Exchange
A Chicago Record quips on art display with a joke about hanging pictures upright and artistically. The exchange highlights a humorous etiquette for wall decor.
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Chicago
Criticism of a Modern Murder Trial By a Journalist
A journalist discusses the artistic dignity of the modern murder trial, noting he has written a sharp critique rather than a formal report. The exchange frames journalism as literary commentary on high profile trials.
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Washington Star
It Seems Some Persons Born to Read First at the Atheneum
An elderly woman remarked that some people seem born to obtain the first reading of new books at the Atheneum, a fragment cited by the Boston Journal.
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The
Athenaeum
Boston Journal
Solemnities In a New York Press Opinion Piece
A reflective column asserts children as life’s sunshine and motherhood as a strong instinct in women. It also quips that persistent effort can elicit any secret from a woman, highlighting social attitudes of the era.
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New York
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Dr. Conger
American Publishing House
West & Sth Street
E. O Burnside
Mulberry Street
J. J. Shamit
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Amilies
Smalley Ave
East Hill
Uttig and
Geltz
Journal Office
J. H. Canon
City
West Cedar Streets
P Office
P. Hahn
Moscow
Cedar County
Arnold & Weidlein
East Second Street
J.P. Freeman
C. H. Armstrong
East Third Street
Mackey’s
Model Clothing House
Muscatine Tailors
Gorham
David T. Weir
St. Louis
Stein’s Hall
Joe Flynn
N. Y. WoRrLv
Hogan's Alley
District Court of the United States
Frank Babbitt Gay
Conesville
Jno
Wittich Bros
Mr. Willits
Transvaal
E. P. Day
Martha Munn
E. H. King
G. A. Heidel
Gus. Althaus
Irene Thompson
George Usted
Sentinel
F. M. Welch
George Scholten
District Court
Mrs. Suddenrich
Doc
Tor
Royal Baking Powder CO
Drake
Grippe
L. Cohn
Mus. Lumber & Box Co
the Star Clothing Co
Muscatine, Iowa
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