Port Arthur Surrenders to Japanese Forces in War Turn
The article reports Port Arthur’s capitulation to Japan after Russian officials sought terms. It notes Russian fleet destruction and fort blows, torpedo boats reaching Chefoo, and lingering watch over the harbor. It discusses political commentary on franchise fraud in Missouri and broader war implications, including shifts toward possible peace and Russia's prestige loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Arthur
Stoessel
Nogl
Sevastopol
Chefoo
Russia
Vladivostok
Pacific
Far East
Japan
Manchuria
Quotations and maxims on life and wisdom
A jumble of maxims on life work and happiness highlights witty and proverbial lines. It includes notions about home, neighborliness, success, advertising, conscience, aging longevity advice from a Connecticut woman, and jokes about wealth versus family. The piece blends moral counsel with light humor and social reflections.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Deafness Cure
An advertisement claims deafness can be cured only by constitutional remedies, attributing most cases to catarrh and inflamed Eustachian tubes. It offers a $100 reward for any deafness from catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, with circulars and a general druggist sale price of 76 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folk
Missouri
Brivery
Folks
St. Louis
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Knoxville Pumpkin Seed Contest Opens Drawing Soon
The pumpkin shown at Geo W Irvin's furniture store drew nearly four thousand guesses. Judges Googe Long John A Neiferrb and Col Seller counted 567 seeds exactly. Three contestants Mrs Mary Masterson Mollie Galvin and T A Piman guessed the exact number and a sewing machine prize will be awarded by drawing among them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Irvin
Googe Long
John A. Neiferrb
Col. Seller
Mary Masterson
Tracy
Mollie Galvin
T. A. Piman
Pleasantville
Knoxville Journal
Cured His Mother of Rheumatism by Pain Balm
W H Howard of Husband Pennsylvania says his mother long troubled by rheumatism could not move at times yet after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm she could walk with ease again. He notes it remains a constant remedy and a bottle is kept on hand. Sold by B D Stubenrauch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Howard
Husband
Pennsylvania
B. D. Stubenrauch
Knoxville PEO Chapter Hosts New Year Reception at Mentzer Home
Mrs Maude Mentzer, president of Chapter M PEO, entertained about forty new members at a New Year reception. The Montgomery Street home was decorated in yellow and white for the gathering with refreshments served, as Our Town PEO members attended en masse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Mentzer
P.E. O
Montgomery Street
Our Town
P, BR. O'a
Trio of Iowa Women Named in Knoxville Notice
Mrs John van Maren of Pella Mrs Franc Kinkead of Des Moines and Miss Emma Henderson of West Liberty are listed in the Knoxville Express notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John van Maren
Pella
Franc Kinkead
Des Moines
Emma Henderson
West Liberty
Knoxville Express
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promoted as Harmless
An 19th century advert claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is perfectly safe for children and contains nothing harmful. It asserts the product suits coughs colds and croup and notes it is sold by F. D. Stubenrauch.
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F. D. Stubenrauch
A Good Man With Heavy Burdens Harford T McCormack
Marion county prosecutor Harfred T. McCormack suffered a serious stroke at 3 o clock last Friday afternoon while recovering from a twelve week typhoid illness. His father J L McCormack had died recently, worsening his weakened state. Three doctors attended him. Des Moines physician Dr Holloway joined later. After days of guarded outlook, slight improvement appeared Sunday with cautious optimism since, apart from a few hours Tuesday, the patient’s condition remained precarious yet hopeful. Knoxville Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harfred T. McCormack
Marion County
J. L. McCormack
McCormack
Knoxville Journal
New Year at Andersonville Prison Recalled by Marion Citizens
Seven Marion county residents recall the New Year week of 1860 while serving in the 17th Iowa volunteers. Murray Cox of Pella R M Anthony Franklin township David Hartley south of Dallas James Harding near Wheeling David Wright Harvey Levi Caulkins southeast of Knoxville W H Allen of this city. They shared a New Year dinner in Andersonville prison as remembered by Knoxville Journal.
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Marion County
Murray Cox
Pella
R. M. Anthony
Franklin Township
David Hartley
Dallas
James Harding
Wheeling
David Wright
Harvey
Levi Caulkins
Knoxville
W. H. Allen
17Th
Iowa Volunteers
Andersonville
Final Report of Executor Frank Ross in Mick Estate Heard
Notice from Marion County Iowa that the clerk of the district court holds the final report and petition for discharge of Frank Ross as executor of Samuel Mick deceased. Hearing set for nine o'clock a.m. February 7, 1805, unless objections are filed. If approved, executor to be discharged upon filing vouchers of distribution. McElroy Cox Attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Marion County
District Court
Iowa
Frank Ross
Samuel Mick
McElroy & Cox
Secret of beauty teased in playful ad chatter
A jumble of humorous exchanges and product promos appears from Philadelphia papers. References to Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets seal Minnesota flour, a weather forecaster quip, and light banter about Miss Fisher Knox and others pepper the page, creating a carefree ad and dialogue vignette from urban press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Miss Fisher
Knox
Philadelphia Ledger
Minnesota
Ab Cole
The Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Scam on a Local Page
A jumble of old ads and rhetoric parades claims about Holllister's Rocky Mountain Tea promising cures for kidneys liver and stomach with money back guarantees. It features boastful lines from distant papers and sounds like a sensational hoax aimed at trustful readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
F. D. Stubenrauch
Globe Tanning Co offers high quality robes and leather work
Jacob Bayer, with forty years tanning experience, leads the Globe Tanning Co in providing hides finished for robes and rugs, harness, and lace leather. Bayer formerly ran tanning businesses in Wintersset Iowa and Des Moines. He promises old and new customers continued high quality work and complete satisfaction for sent- in hides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Bayer
Bayer
Winterset
Iowa
Des Moines
Bayer ‘Tanning Company
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Pella, Iowa
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Ain
Popley
Willie
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Grayce
Brooklyn
Cole's Seed Store
Peckham
M. Porter
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Chilkoot Pass
Rocky Mountain
Tableta
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the Pella Chronicle
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Green's Fruit Grower
Horticultural Magazine of America
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Vick's Magazine
Farm Journal
Blooded Stock
Kansas City Star
St. Paul Dispatch
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Rex Hog Remedy
W. M. Kruger
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