Banker's Recovery Tale Promoted by Dr King’s Cure
A Thornville banker describes his health rebound after using Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and lung trouble. The ad touts relief for coughs colds throat and chest issues with trial bottles free at W O Foster's drug store. It also promotes other medical remedies and a printing service offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Garrison
Bank of
Thornville
Ohio
Dr. King
W. O. Foster's
Harvey the Baker Ad Claims Finest Bread and Pies
An old style bakery notice promotes Harvey the Baker offering Cake and Pies with easy digestion and high nutrition. It touts bread made from best flour by optimal methods and promises delicious pies and cakes. Buns are sold for sale at McDonald Street.
Bell Rung on The Pre and Kerious Duty
A Chicago man recalls buying chestnut bells to take to Mich gan and causing a stir in a church as bells rang during a sermon. He says the minister handled the distraction with humor noting the bells carried a sense of duty among the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mich
Abe
Jonah
Joubert on Majuba Hill in New York Visit
The article describes General Joubert visiting in New York as a guest of Henry Gi, with a grizzled beard and Dutch speaking wife, while a son resembles Joubert. He recounts negotiations with the British at Majuba Hill and quotes a reply about terms and decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Gi
Joubert
Majuba Hill
Allion
New York Times
American Poultry Mixture promises cure for cholera
In a bold poultry racket pitch, the ad claims 100000 deaths and huge losses from cholera roup and gapes. It touts American Poultry Mixture as a universal cure for late cholera and roup, diarrhoea and related symptoms, promising threefold more results than rivals, and a money back guarantee. It urges quick action, warns against unreliable remedies, and offers a sample box by mail from American Mfg. Co. Ferre Haute, Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Mfg
South Africa and distant regions profile a restless hunter
The passage sketches a rugged figure restless in habit yet loyal as husband and father. It extols independence, appetite and stamina while condemning urban crowding. It notes his dislike of taxation, slow read, love of cattle wealth, and the disruptive impact of gold and diamonds. It also mentions giraffe sightings, Africa’s deserts, and a Harlem philanthropic plant costing over $49,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Ruma
The
Union Settlement
Harlem
New York
Notice of suit over 25 acre claim in Jasper County Iowa
David T. Reese files in Jasper County Iowa asking the court to establish ownership of 25 acres on the south end of the West fractional half of the Southwest quarter in Section 6 Township 78 North Range 21 West. The defendant claimants are unknown successors of George A. Wilkin and others. Judgment by default possible if no appearance by noon of the April term. Attorneys Clements & Arnold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stpre
Lowa
JaspEn
George A. Wilkin
Jasper County
Iowa
Avid T. Rose
JF. M. Stur
Sted
Recorder
Town
Newton
Clements & Arnold
Plaintif
Vm. Porter
Platt
Rancis L. Drake
Hange 21
Wentsof
Porter Drake heirs face claims in Jasper County Iowa suit
In district court at Jasper County, Iowa, Win Porter petitions against Francis L. Drake Celestia Drake John Croshy Maria A Bosch Louis Ryan Demontimer and others, seeking to establish ownership of specified sections in Township 78 North Range 21 West and to bar adverse claims. The case cites prior warranty deeds mortgage records and a March deadline with a judgment by April. Also an advertisement for Rocky Mountain Tea promotes fattening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stag
Iowa
Jasper County
Francis L. Drake
Celestia Drake
John Ciushy
Maria A’ Bosch
Maria AL
Maria A. Bosch
Louis Ryan
Une
Demontimer
Demontier
Chive
Choa
Clea Drake
Lewis van
Wm. C. Fran
Law
Gramt
Mayville
Drake
Amelia Drake
Lewis Itvan
Namey
Renee
District Court
Win Porter
Graia Recorder's Orice
Bas Jane Igutor
Perghies
Queenrs & D. Plait
Grain-O and Rocky Mountain Tea Advertisement
An old advertisement promotes Grain-O as a tasty coffee substitute made from pure grain that aids digestion and strengthens nerves. It claims health benefits for all ages, costs about a cent and a quarter per package, and compares it to coffee. Also touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a famous breakfast dish that keeps the family well, priced at 35 cents and lasting 30 days per package.
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L. A. Gates
Square
Newton Grocery Co
Pseph Stevens
West Main Street
Stevens
Maytag & Emerson
REAL
Nell & Eyerley
Vasper County
Aaver
Record
Inter Ocean
Des Moines Register
New York Tribune
Ar. Kennedy
Lnewton
Chamberlain
Mearkle
Mattie
Bedford County
Wagley & Smead
Adil
Nate m
Bradfield Semeneeae. Co
Galesburg
S. L. Kine
A. I. C. Corries
McMurray & Kilduff
Towa
Kemble Floral CO
Oskaloosa
Onkaloos, Iowa
Harvey
McDonald Street
Maxse
Dritis T
Sobat River
White Nile
India
United States
David T. Reese
Piainart
South End
Otowa
Che Patid Jon
Patterson & Stevenson
Minneapolis
Ike Harnese
Central Market
Fred Claussen
Jasper & Sons
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