Colfax Notes on Travels Marriages and Juries
Dr. Hawk and wife depart for health trip through Missouri to Hot Springs and Denver with possible visits in Kansas City Little Rock and return hopes. Earnest Gough and Maggie Dean wed and will live in Spring City. Dr. G N Ryan travels to Kentucky for rest after wife’s death and poor health. Jasper County representation named for Des Moines U S District Court May term. Colfax sees record stranger lodging and optimism for prosperous year, Clipper reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earnest Gough
Maggie Dean
Colfax
G. N. Ryan
Kentucky
Dr. Ryan
W. Macy
Jesse T. Tripp
W. 5. Foster
Kellogg
Jasper County
U. S. District Court
Des Moines
Messrs
Tripp
Foster
Amazing range of uses advertised for farm and medical products
An assortment of old time advertisements promotes English Spavin Liniment for horse blemishes and ailments, Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy praised by a testimonial, and local druggists Wagley & Smead selling various remedies. Also notes a factory incubator tour and a general store boast, with references to American Manufacturing Co Terre Haute Indiana and Kennedy Newton Iowa vendors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Newton
Iowa
Dr. E. Detchon’s Anti Diuretic advertised for bedwetting
An advertisement promotes Dr. E Detchon’s Anti Diuretic claiming it ends nocturnal enuresis in children. It lists A L Kennedy druggist Newton Iowa as seller and urges readers to ask their druggist for genuine Rocky Mountain Tea from Madison Medicine Co. priced 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Medicine Co
Lynnville agitated over church status and local news
Residents of Lynnville argue over whether it joined a movement. Rev. and Mrs. Tower of Chicago visited Baxter and a new Christian church will soon be built in Ira. Census enumerators were named for Independe nce township, with Goodwin and Preston among appointees. A Pella sympathizer caused a minor disturbance at a saloon before a bartender and cop intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tower
Chicago
Baxter
Congregational Church
Lyons
Nic’ Maas
Ira
Independence Township
E. A. Goodwin
Malaka
R. N. Scott
Sherman
Edwin T. Preston, Jr
Albia Union
Pella Beer
Dom Paul
Local notices from Monroe and surrounding towns
W T Sinard assigns for creditors due to financial trouble. Dave Redman builds a residence in the north part of town. Pella imposes quarantine on OsKaloosa visitors. A traveling salesman for Oska loosa Star Bottling Works is arrested for violating the quarantine law. John Vandermast Jr. named census enumerator for district 2 Fairview and Monroe townships. starts June 1. J Sk Witmer elected superintendent of What Cheer schools at $1000 yearly. Wm Dixon, Otley’s esteemed citizen, dies aged 70. Knight Templar Easter services attract Monroe folks to Newton. G M Cowles, J T Hendershot, J H Hise attend. Ex-Postmaster T F Anthony praises Mystic Cure for rheumatism sold by Arthur L. Kennedy, Druggist Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa Star Bottling Works
John Vandermast Jr
Mirror Force
Fairview Township
Monroe
Jasper Co
J. Sk. Witmer
Wm. Dixon
Otley
Green County
Ohio
Monroeues
Newton
Knight Templar
G. M. Cowles
J. T. Hendershot
J. H. Hise
Mirror
Painful periods relieved by Pinkham remedy claims
A collection of reader testimonies from Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound detailing relief from menstrual irregularities backache nervous weakness and other symptoms. Letters praise the advice and products as a cure and express gratitude for improved health.
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Pinkham
Lydia
H. A
S. Cedar Street
Owosso
Mich
Lydia E. Pinkham
George Osman
Belvidere
Warren Co
N. J
American Poultry Mixture Promoted for Cholera and Gapes
An advertise piece claims 100000 deaths from cholera in the past year and urges use of American Poultry Mixture to cure cholera and roup in fowls, prevent spread, and protect flocks. It asserts cost effectiveness, endorsements by breeders, a money-back guarantee, and offers a sample box for $1.00 if druggists do not stock it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Mfg. Co
Terre Haute
Ind
Lost in Jasper County A three weeks job gone
A humorous notice notes a three weeks task by "the old hen" was lost in Jasper County. The Hawkeye Incubator Co. claims their new machine None Better caused the loss and no reward is offered since it cannot be returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper Co
Hawkeye Incubator Co
Grain-O the new grain drink replaces coffee for all
Ask your grocer today to show Grain-O a drink made from pure grains with rich mocha appearance. Children may drink it safely, adults like it, and it costs 1Scts and 25cts per package. Sold by grocers. The Hawkeye Incubator Co promotes strong poultry care with None Better Incubator and brooder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye Incubator Co
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia Sold Here
Rheumatism cured in a day with a “Mystic Cure” claim. Rid of the cause and disease in 1 to 3 days. first dose shows benefit. 75 cents. sold by Arthur L. Kennedy Druggist Newton. Also LAxATINE BROMO QUININE TABLETS advertised with money-back guarantee. E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur L. Kennedy
Newton
E. W. Grove
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promoted For Cold To Pneumonia
An 19th century advertisement touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a quick cure for a cold and a preventive against pneumonia. It claims world wide fame and urges purchase from Wagley and Smead druggists. The ad also promotes Chamberlains Pain Balm for rheumatism sprains and bruises with a money back guarantee and 25 or 50 cent pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagley & Smead
Chamberlain
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Snow Deere
Ideal
Dempster
Bergman Bros. & McKinley
L. A. Gates
Square
Maytag & Emerson
Newton Steel Cut Milling Co
Wheaton
Cordova
Standard Or CO
Hickory
Centerville
C. H. Jasper & Co
Beare
Stevens’ Grocery
the Herald
Andersonville
A. I. G. Coffees
Variety
Staple & Fancy Groceries
Kemble Floral CO
Oskaposa
Ible Floral CO
Lynnville
W. T. Sinard
Dave Redman
T. F. Anthony
Promise City
Central Market
Fred Claussen
Patterson
Patterson & Stevenson
Minneapolis, Minn
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