Doans Kidney Pills Endorsement by John A. St Clair
An Ontario man, John A. St Clair, describes severe kidney pains and backache relieved by Doans Kidney Pills. He cites his Mt Forest background, purchased at Havercamp’s drug store, and urges others to try the 50 cent remedy sold by Foster Mulburn Co. Buffalo NY as US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. St. Clair
Mul Street
Dean
Mt. Forest
Ont
Havercamp’s
Foster-Mulburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Doan’s
Close Neighbors Chronicle Joys and Sage Reflections
Country news highlights births marriages and social notes intertwined with cultural observations. Journal correspondents record community events discussions and public sentiments across local towns and villages.
Columbus Junction Fair to Expand and Elevate Exhibit Grounds
The Columbus Junction Fair Association plans a major overhaul to the old amphitheater, enlarging seating to three thousand with an experienced architect guiding all arrangements for stock, tools, or machinery on display. The mile track is praised as one of the state’s best with liberal purses and full guaranteed payments to attract top horses. crops and fruits show a productive season. A new cement sidewalk is added on South Hill, and local crop reports indicate generally good yields with the exception of a weak 16 to 1 corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Iowa
South Hill
N. T. Kendrix
G. D. Harrison
Charley Wilmering
Little Harry Carpenter
Cedar Bethel Church
W. S. Kight
Harry Carpenter
James Luckey
Indianola
Warren County
Luckey
Ainsworth
Monroe Drew
Presbyterian Church
Detroit
Mich
Galette
Moses
Guthrie County
Kelley
B. F. van Dyke
Fort Madison
Burlington
G. M. Tuttle P. E
J. J. Russell
Charles Furnas
Letts
C. Holiday
Ellie Wehr
Cotter Heights
The
Mercury
Fruitland Notes and Local Tidbits
Jake Saltzer of Muscatine visits John Lindsay and praises the island after new telephones ease loneliness. Gravatt moves to the Drake house, Wall to occupy Gravatt’s former residence. Miss Cora Fitzsimmons returns from Springdale with Mrs Phelps for a week’s visit. Sholtz brothers thresh 700 bushels of rye at nine bushels per acre. Epworth League hosts ice cream social July 26 at G A R hall. Eric Hummel returns from Buffalo aboard the Firefly. Wm Fitzsimmons and daughter visit G H Corwin from Brooklyn. Lizzie Lane of East Hill visits uncle J A Shoultz. R T Hummel to ship a carload of watermelons. G H Corwin harvests oats. Jennie Hartman visits her brother Charlie. Mrs Hopson returns from Chicago. Kemp markets watermelons.
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Jake Saltzer
Muscatine
John Lindsay
Mr. Gravatt
Drake House
Spivey
Mr. Wall
Newport
Cora Fitzsimmons
Springdale
Buffalo
Wm. Fitzsimmons
Brooklyn
G. H. Corwin
Lizzie Lane
East Hill
J. A. Shoultz
R. T. Hummel
Jennie Hartman
Grandview
Chrrlie
Hopson
Chicago
A. F. Kemp
Climate and Crop Report Notes Mixed Harvest Effects
The past week ran 2 to 4 degrees below normal with reduced sunshine. Heavy showers saturated soil, slowing harvests in some areas while boosting pasture and corn prospects. Measurable rainfall helped vegetation stay green, though the winter apple crop may fall short of bloom expectations.
West Liberty Deaths and Local Notes
Carson Watson dies at his mother's Third street home at age about 22 or 23. Funeral set for Wednesday afternoon. Forest Cline of La Crosse Wisconsin visits relatives then returns home. Miss Josephine Creelman of Osage leaves after visiting Miss Eliza Ady. Linnens Oxley from Allegheny City visits east of town. Mrs. Martha Hartapee in Cedar Falls for sister's death. Mrs. Snyder in Letts. A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs George Gause south of town. Mrs. J F McIntosh visiting sister Mrs Will Detwiler in Chicago.
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Carson Watson
Third Street
Ditmars & Ayers
Forest Cline
la Crosse
Wis
Mesdame Lewis and Gause
Josephine Creelman
Osage
Eliza Ady
Linnens Oxley
Allegheny City
Daniel Oxley
Martha Hartapee
Cedar Falls
Local Farmers Report Good Harvest Prospects and Community Notes
East Buffalo reports rains improving crops with oats rye and barley expected to yield well. Mrs. A R Bull is able to ride, and Mrs. Hadley suffers a chin carbuncle but shows slight improvement. Several visits occur among neighbors including Fidel Murdock’s trip north and Ed Fox and Joseph Boney families. A house and lot purchased by Mr Rooney will soon be moved to town after repairs.
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A. R. Bull
Jennie Bull
Andalusia
Fidel Murdock
Robert's
Thos. Weary
Drury Township
Weary
Smith
Neuneman Farm
Albert Zollner
Joseph Boney
Joy Wednesdey
Rooney
Qdell
Leech
French Tansy Wafers from famed French physician recipe
The advertisement promotes French Tansy Wafers as a longtime remedy for painful and irregular or suppressed periods. It claims universal relief, notes a ten year sales history, and urges purchasing only the genuine red wrapped version. Sold by La France Drug Co and J. J. Havercamp in Muscatine Iowa for two dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la France Drug Co
San Francisco
J. J. Havercamp
Muscatine
Iowa
Interstate Christian Endeavor Convention at Mountain Lake Park
Endeavorers from several states gather in Mountain Lake Park Maryland for an inter state Christian Endeavor convention starting July 24. The event runs through next Tuesday with about 1500 delegates and a program featuring nationally known speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Lake Park
Christian Endeavor
Mail's Lightning Cough Cure Ad Brief
An old advertising snippet promotes Mail's Lightning Cough Cure priced at 25 cents. The brief mentions a cough relief product and its catchy name, reflecting early advertising language and pricing.
Wake of a Confidence Scheme Ends in Buried Secrets
The report details a fraud surrounding false life insurance claims tied to the death of Richard Morris and others. Bodies misidentified, funds paid, and conspirators accused as the case unfolds through court exhibits and indictments. The tale includes a pauper’s funeral, a misnamed coffin, and a chilling Christmas-night division of money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Morris
O'Brien
James O'Grady
O'Grady
Forest Home
Morris
Criminal Court
James Kane
Kane
John Hoban
Dupning
Calvary
Frances Kufinder
Annie Kerous
Ashland Avenue
Eighteenth Street
Regent
Miss Sheehan
James Doyle
Jackson Boulevard
Morgan Street
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Ollie Snyder
West Front St
Baker’s
Baker
C. B. Fuller
C. C. Cable
Fawn Hose
George G. Fisch
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Fruitland
Climate and Crop Service
Weather Bureau
West Liberty
East Buffalo
Margaret Sheehan
Bremtane
Potter's Field
Brentano
Delia A. Mahoney
Miller Street
Lillivois Council
Nora O'Brien
Blue Island Avenue
St Miller Street
M. N. Regent
Fourteenth Street
Silue Island Avenue
James O'Brien
Brue Island Avenue
Knights and Ladies of Security
A. J. Brady
Sheehan
Dr. Regent's Office
W. T. Eckley
Demonstrators’ Association
Geo. W. Dillaway
SOE
Haviland
China
Dillaway’s
iAa
Kaukanun
Andrew Miller
Kaukaurty
Woodville
Hobbs Sparagus
Sterling Ke”say Co Co
Lewis
J. B. Lew
COMPA
Boston
Mase
J. T
Ereen Kutter
Englien Steele
Brno
Keen Kutter
Rogery Falves
Rite
Coit
Washburn
Merri Titi
Remington
Ceca Ns
Continental Tobacco CO
St. Louis, Mo
Muscatine, Iowa
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