A W Lee Describes Mexican Scenery from Cuernavaca Roof
A W Lee recalls Cuernavaca from a hotel roof, detailing sunsets and surrounding mountains, historic walls, and Cortes era sites. He contrasts modern Mexican life with ancient markets, praises education efforts, and notes the Mexico City to Cuernavaca railroad and a ride along the Mexican Central line with personal anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Louise
Canadian Rockies
Cuernavaca
Mexico
Hampson
Santa Fe
Mexican National
Mexican Central Railways
Cuernavaca Road
Mexico City
Rio Bakas
Isaac Mathewson
Muscatine
Mathewson
Reo Bakas
Pacific Ocean
Mexican Central Railway
City of
Great Valley
North America
Chapultepec
Molino del Rey
Contreras
Monte de la Cruces
Hidalgo
Republic
Juan Diego
Guadalupe Hidalgo
United States
Churubusco
Texco
Puente de Los Bergantines
Cortez
Tenoxtitlan
Ajusco
la Cima
Morelos
Guerrero
A. W. Lee
Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer Promises Cure for Epileptic Fits
Advert shows Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer as a remedy for epilepsy and nervous disorders. It cites testimonials from A S Brooks of Richmond Indiana and Minnie Haskins of Grand Rapids Michigan praising the product and noting relief after using multiple doses. The ad claims cure for various nervous ailments and lists price and distributor details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
A. S. Brooks
N. F. St
Richmond
Ind
Grand Rapids
Minnie Haskins
Segrave Street
Mich
J. W. Brant Co
Albion
Michae
North Prairie Notes From March Gathering and School News
The Ladies Sewing Society met at Mrs. Geo Will's with strong attendance. next meeting at Mrs E Pace's. District Sunday school convention set for North Prairie church March 14 for an all day event. Jesse Fishburn returned to Iowa City to resume studies after weekend at home. New church bell arrived and will be installed soon. Joe Towerns moving into Asa Campbell residence near Sweetland this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Prairie
Ladies’ Sewing Society
Geo
E. Pace
North Prairie Church
Jesse Fishburn
Iowa City
Joe Towerns
Sweetland
Asa Campbell
Dr. King's New Life Pills Ad at Havermcamp's
An advertising notice urges relief from serious bowel trouble with Dr. King's New Life Pills priced at 25 cents sold by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Havercamp’s
Morning Sun Opens Modern New School Building
Morning Sun dedicated its independent district’s new school building on Monday after the old 1866 structure burned last June. The $24,000 modern facility features red stone basement, tile upper stories, hard wood interiors, steam heating with a fan system, and broad halls. Dedicatory events included music and speeches by Lois Cavin, Etta Thompson, Margaret Sloan, D. Kirkpatrick, and H. H. Seerley of the Iowa State Normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Sun
Lois Cavin
Etta Will Thompson
Margaret Sloan
Ochiltree
D. Kirkpatrick
H. H. Seerley
Iowa State Normal
Seerley
St. Louis
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Relief and Cure
A vintage advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure claiming complete relief and cure for piles with proof from thousands of users. It cites a testimonial from John Byrne of New York City, noting 20 years of pain eased after a sample and a purchase, and offers a 50 cent box at druggists with a free sample by mail from Pyramid Drug Co in Marshall Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Byrne
2Nd Ave
New York City
Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid Building
Marshall, Mich
Pleasant evening events and a depot fire report
Christian Endeavor spent a pleasant evening at the pastor Rev. Wm. Mackay and wife. Mr. Paisley travelled to Winfield Indiana to visit his son C. A. Paisley. Arthur McEvhinney returned from Cincinnati for a short visit. About 10 50 Friday night a fire was found at the Iowa Central depot but was put out early and caused little damage. The origin remains uncertain though it was not near the flue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Wm. Mackay
Paisley
Winfield
C. A. Paisley
Arthur McEvhinney
Cincinnati
Iowa Central
Community Moves and Local Happenings in Atalissa
J H Jones returns from Mt Vernon Ill to Atalissa after visiting his sick mother. Several families relocate within Cedar County as houses change hands and farms shift owners. Dr Chesebrough suffers a leg injury in a wagon accident. G N Rockwell leads a benefit concert for the Presbyterian Sabbath school organ fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar County
Bloomington
Harvey DeForest
Henry Hiatt
Heny Watters
McAninch
John Munn
H. B. Watters
Clint Wallingsford
John McAninch
Charlie Lamb
R. F
Foster School Closes On Successful Term
Foster Ill March 6 Miss 8S L Jameson of Rock Island closed a very successful term of school Friday at the Foster school. Joe Watson returned from Rock Island Saturday. Miss Kate Watson returned to Muscatine Monday after two weeks with her parents. Miss Martha Mavis near Illinois City is in a very critical condition after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Ill
L. Jameson
Rock Island
Joe Watson
Kate Watson
Muscatine
Kate Foster
Martha Mavis
Chas
Mavis
Illinois City
Local Couple Wed in Muscatine Baptist Parsonage
Jesse D. Milton and Eva N. Hesser, both of the vicinity, were united in marriage on Thursday, March 1, at the Baptist parsonage in Muscatine by Rev. Judson Kempton. Rev. J. R. Spiller has spent the past five days at Andalusia for church work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Spiller
Andalusia
Jesse D. Milton
Eva N. Hesser
Baptist
Muscatine
Judson Kempton
Shoo Fly News Notes and Local Moves
Shoo Fly reports several local items. Mr Furnace of Letteville stayed with the Watson family. Miss Glen Holdeman visited Iowa City. Chas Eden Jr. sold a cow. George Gould attended the horse show at Lone Tree. Mail carrier John Bergen could not complete his route due to bad roads. Geo Wall delivered hogs to Lone Tree buyers. Geo Barton is sick. E L Roberts plans a move to Washington county.
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Plorers of
Plymouth Rock
Herman Cortez
San Francisco
Charles V
Spain
Montezuma
Tenochititlan
Amanalco
Flaxcalan
Castillo
Barraneca
Johnny Bull
Modern
Costa
Juarez
Liberty
Washington
Lincoln
Oaxaca
Balsas
Pacific Coast
America
J. H. Hampson
American Club
Fairfield
Iowa
Ballingall
Ottumwa
Arizona
AL Brooks
Lachmond Ind
Weingarten Bros
Makers
Broadway
Arthur Hensleigh
Lillian
Kansas
McCloud Hensleigh
Walter Hensleigh
R. J. Armstrong
Cedarville
Ohio
The
Presbyterian
JapRose
James S. Kirk & Company
J. E. Walsh
Dr. Walsh
Tri-Cities
Davenport
Walsh
Res
Wenty
McCullough
West Third Street
Atalissa
Cha
Lee Coyner
Mark Coyner
E. P. Day
East Second Street
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