Great Rock Island Route Announces New Pullman Sleepers
The Great Rock Island Route will inaugurate first class Pullman sleepers between Chicago and San Francisco via Denver and Salt Lake City on February 25. Departures are 10:00 p m from Chicago, 8:35 a m from Des Moines, and 1:20 p m from Omaha. Daylight crossing of the Rockies and Sierra Nevada offers a grand scenic trip with dining car service and buffet library cars. Direct connections to Southern California. berth reservations via John Sebastian, G P A Chicago.
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Chicago
San Francisco
Denver
Salt Lake City
Great Rock Island
Des Moines
Omaha
Colorado Rockies
Sierra Nevada
Pullman
California
John Sebastian
Word to Doctors on External Liniment for Pregnancy Relief
A mid century advertisement promotes a liniment for expectant mothers claiming it relieves discomforts before childbirth by relaxing over strained muscles. The copy stresses medical regard for doctors and markets the liniment as an established remedy.
Mother's Friend advertised by regulation company
An advertisement touts Mother's Friend as a scientifically compounded tonic for pregnancy with claims of reduced labor pain and safe use during gestation. It urges women to request an illustrated booklet and cites E Bradfield Regulator Co of Atlanta. Also promotes home seekers excursions, rail rates, and local coal and property listings.
Pain Balm promise and broad claims from 19th century ad
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain’s Pain-Balm for rheumatism sprains and bruises promising free trial and quick relief. It claims cures for cuts burns frostbites quinsey chest pains glandular swellings and more. Sold by Wagley Smeed druggists with low weekly expenses and broad agent appeal. Address for American Mfg. Co. Terre Haute Ind.
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Gi Chamberlain
Wagley & Smeed
American Mfg. Co
Terre Haute
Ind
Mabel and Santa Claus Gift a New Mama Story
A nostalgic tale follows Mabel whose Christmas wish awakens faith in Santa. Her papa and new mama reveal a loving truth, gifting Mabel a motherly bond. A state school official visits a nature study lesson, urging children to notice small wonders and discuss silly questions about cows and turkeys with gentle humor.
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Mabel
Santa Claus
Mr. Luray
Nell
le_tle Mabel
Santa
Papa 5
Claus
Trenton
Matey
Sua
The Minister and the Farmer Horse Deal Fable
A minister, short on horseflesh, buys a nag and disputes its price with a farmer. The farmer accuses the minister of sharp dealing while the minister vows to answer at the last day. The tale pivots on trust and credit in a Scottish village setting. Grain-O replaces coffee in ads, touting easy digestion and gentle benefits for children and delicate stomachs, priced at 25 cents per package.
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Crea
Jages
100000 Deaths From Cholera Hit Poultry Herds
A historical notice warns of 100,000 deaths from cholera among poultry over a year, causing major losses. It touts American Poultry Mixture as the cure for cholera and roup, with claims of reliability, affordability, and endorsements from breeders.
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Theorld
American Mig
Cou
Five Papers for One Dollar and a Half Offer
Historic paper deal promotes five publications The Homesead The Poultry Farmer The Farmers Institute The Mut The Newton Rice all on a single year subscription for 1 50 Sample copies available at the office Offers reach readers seeking cheap reading material and mail order options Also advertised Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia claims rapid relief within days at 75 cents sold by Arthur L Kennedy Druggist Newton
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Homesead
Poultry Farmer
Farmers Institute
Newton Rice
Recond
Usatiom
Arthur L. Kennedy
Newton
Porter action seeks fee title to Jasper County land
Wm Porter files in Jasper County District Court Iowa a petition claiming absolute ownership in fee simple of the northeast quarter of section in the southeast quarter of section 1 and the southeast quarter of section 1 in township 38 west of the fifth principal meridian. The notice names multiple defendants, warns them to appear by April 2, 1904, or face judgment, and mentions a mortgage on the property and recorded deeds. Attorneys Clement s Arnold advertise printing services.
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Jasper County
Yo Prancis I. Drake
Celestia Drake
John > Bush
Maria A. Hosch
Maria Av
Maria A. Bosch
Louis van
Lewis Hine
Demontimey
Demantier
Chive
Chloa
Cloa Drake
Lewis van
Itvan
Mayville
Amelia Drake
AU Law
May- Ville
Wm. C. Ryan
District Court
Iowa
Wm. Porter
Jasper
Bel Hook
Clements & Arnold
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L. A. Gates
Maytag & Emerson
Nk Coal
Facelroy & Eyerley
Rewrus
Auwa
Saiper County
STAR
Untler
J. T
Continental Tobacco CO
St. Louis
E Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, GA
United States
Go Great Western Railway
Chicago Great Western Ry
F. N
Adams St
Hickory
Centerville
C. H. Jasper & Co
Fugard & Brown
A. I. C. Corves
Variety
McMurray & Killduff
Kemble Floral CO
Oskaloosa
Semble Floral Co., Oskaloosa, Towa
Ug - Henson
Lillian
Gram
Wm. Porses Paths
Francis. Drake
Eeemonta
Ot'lowarin
Tor Sicintwest
South East Quarter
Auer East Quarter
Chichester
Tres A Iee Tadien
Tine Tees
Standand Oil Co
Central Market
Fred Claussen
Evergy
Jasper & Sons
Patterson
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