Smith's Green Mountain Renovator Promoted as Cure
An advertisement claims the reformer cleanses the blood to treat dyspepsia rheumatism malaria constipation liver and kidney troubles. It urges readers to try the product with a money back guarantee if no benefit is shown and notes sole agency in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith’s
Green Mountain
Vermont
America
Semple and
Sterling Remedy Company
Chiceco
New York
Tramp hurt jumping from moving Downey train
A tramp jumped from a moving train near Downey last Saturday and was badly hurt. Dr. Borts treated facial wounds with several stitches, and the man is cared for at P. C. Clifford’s home. The tramp said trainmen kicked him off while stealing a ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downey
Borts
P. C. Clifford
May Whittington
Alice and
Roy
Oxford
A. B. Cornwall
South Prairie
Geo. Phillips
D. P. Schenck
Nellie Schenck
West Liberty
J. E. Elliott
Crozer
East Buffalo Briefs Include Illness and Community News
In East Buffalo Illinois on May 8 residents report good rains and moisture for wells. Mrs May Gilbert is ill with typhoid fever. she cared for S W Ellsworths daughter after his wife died. Ellsworth took the child to her grandmother. W W Kimball hauled oats to Reynolds and brought back shingles and a new roof for the house. W M Lewis recently vacated. A surprise birthday party occurred at John Castors for Cameron Castor on April 3. Daniel Kistler mentioned on Monday the 5th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Buffalo
Neighbor Help Harbors 75 Hogs to Reynolds for Profit
Assisted by neighbors, he hauled 75 large hogs to Reynolds and earned 7 cents per pound. Mr. Martin has gone to southern Missouri with his brother William to start a lumber business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds
Martin
Missouri
William
Weather and farm notes from Orono Iowa May planting progress
After rain the crops grow well. Farmers have most melons planted and plan corn soon. News covers visits by Marion Parmalee family and Mrs Brockway, Grandma Pomeroy illness, travels of Will McCurdy and Mrs Moffet, and local farming progress by Cecil and Cowlter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono
Marion Parmalee
A. J. Brockway
Grandma Pomeroy
Will McCurdy
Colorado
J. Moffet
Waterloo
Muscatine
Robert McCurdy
Robert Black
John Black
Brockway
John Nichola
Nichols
L. M. Cecil
Robi
Cowlter
Clock as a Striking Wedding Present
A female shopper seeks a striking wedding gift and asks for a clock. The affable salesman replies affirmatively, suggesting a clock as a suitable present.
Mother's Friend Eases Childbirth and Softens Early Labor
A historical advertisement touts Mother's Friend as a exterior application that lessens labor pain, reduces confinement, and prepares the body's glands for milk. It claims relief from morning sickness and prevents breast issues, promoting easier and healthier childbirth with a free booklet from The Bradfield Regulator Co based in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, Ga
Rain and flood damage in Eliza Township reports
May 8 Eliza Iowa heavy rains delay farming and wash out fences along Eliza creek. Lumber carried away by flood affect Schrader Pulliam and many others. Bridges and culverts built, logs removed. Locust year debate, Rev Burch to preach weekly, Presbyterian service at 2. May 6 death of Mrs James Brown. Farmers optimistic about corn oats and potatoes.
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Eliza
A. Schrader
J. Pulliam
Eliza Creek
Scott County
Iowa
Madrew Bear
Beard & Griffith
Joy
Blaney Griffith
Petersville
James Brown
Union Chapel
Eliza Cemetery
Burch
Larry
Wellman Social News and Local Happenings May Update
Ivin Coffey visited Wellman from Garrison then returned home. Fred Perry moved to Oelwein with his family. Bruner of the Amish charge spoke at the M E church. Effie Roller visited North English. Prof M E Logan will supervise schools another year. The Q W K s plan a ghost party. Farmers praise the recent rains and English River rise. Dr Henderson visited friends. Mrs PD Foster from Town City recovering after hospital stays. Epworth League elected officers and plans a anniversary program. Rev Henn and wife left for Denmark. Myrtle McReynolds and Wm Lewsadder set to wed May 14. J G Jackson named timer at Craigg’s hardware. Mrs W S Murphy to visit Kansas May 20. Wellman to welcome first negro residents. Aid society apron sale and supper clears 69.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PD. O. Foster
Town City
Ainsworth
Epworth League
Liberty Zimmerman
Will J. Reaney
Mary Trieschmann
C. C. Gardner
Ed. Carney
Geneva Smith
John Henn
Henn
Denmark
Myrtle McReynolds
Wm. Lewsadder
Monmouth
McReynolds
J. G. Jackson
Washington
R. R. Craigg
W. S. Murphy
Kansas
Wichita
Wellman
Wm. Beardsley
Aid Society
Theatre Schedule Listings for February
Wednesday 7 The Princes of Patches. Thursday 8 The Circus Girl. Friday 9 The Fisherman's Daughter. Saturday 10 matinee The Winning Hand. Saturday 10 night The Hand of Man. Monday 12 Musical Union orchestra. Tuesday 13 Old Arkansaw. Wednesday 14 The Chaperons. Friday 16 Chas Handinn in The Taming of the Shrew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Musical Union Orches
Old Arkansaw
Chaperons
Chas. Handinn
Shrew
Keota Hosts Muscatine W M S Convention May 1902
The W F M S of the Muscatine District met in Keota May 6 and 7 with 44 delegates. Mrs C L Stafford presided, committees formed, Miss Evans of Hyberdale India spoke, and uplifting talks highlighted the sessions despite inclement weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine District
Keota
C. L. Stafford
Miss Pool
Letts
Tomlinson
West Liberty
Bamford
Jepson
Muscatine
Stafford
Thompson
Miss Evans
Hyberdale
India
Picherean
Sarah Bamford
Payne
Keola
Eyestone
Lexington
Alice Evans
Hydrabad
Nevius
Patten
Kitchen Marines Stir Household Tense Exchange
Dialogue reveals a tense kitchen scene as a mistress protests soldiers in her home while a cook deflects by asking to be addressed as a marine. The exchange hints at class and military identity clashes in domestic setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mistress
Also Mentioned on This Page
Smith's
Green Mountain Reno
J.J. Havercamp
Asa
the Journal Muscatine
the Journal
Atlantic
Gaas Abnbneabni
F. Giesenhaus
Eas
Bruis
Downey News
Daniel Kistler
Geo
Phillips Commission
Chicago
Ent Sons Tap
Boi Green & Co
Chicago Evening Post
Chicago Evening Journal
Candy Cathartic
ABC
Hershey Lumber
South Muscatine
Estabblisaolt i862
Imcorporatelisiu
Bakers Monaca Coffee
C. B. Fuller
S. G Stein
Cord
Pino Street
E. P. Day
East Second Street
GRACE
Post Ofice
Board of Trade
C. C. Collins
Jackson Boulevard
Clark Street
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