LOCAL NEWS OF THE WEEK COURT TUNIS KEMPKES AND TOWN SPIRIT
Local notes report Kempkes regained strength after a brief illness and Lizzie Pos convalescing from grippe while Luke van der Linden Sr. has been gravely ill. Several residents, including Kal Kroidenier and George Paul, are noted for work between Leighton and Pella and Des Moines visits. A baby girl arrived, many arrivals and departures occur, and a strong ice traction engine crossed the Mississippi without incident, per Muscatine Journal.
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Lizzie Pos
Grippe
Luke van der Linden, Sr
Wr. Ailen
Leighton
Pella
Kal Kroidenier
Des Moines
Mississippi
Nesselbushes Point
Towa
Muscatine
One Minute Cough Cure Cures Severe Cold Case
A Marion Indiana woman cured of a deep seated cold that caused pneumonia credits One Minute Cough Cure with restoring strength and weight from 148 to 92 pounds after four bottles. The item mentions magazine features, booklovers discussions, and a local relocation of a man returning to Pella with machinery and stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude C. Nenner
Marion
Ind
Corning State Savings Bank President Shoots Self
Frank L. LaRue, president of the Corning State Savings Bank now in the hands of a receiver, shot himself at about 3 pm on Friday. The bank closed February 15 amid tangled affairs and alleged fictitious securities. LaRue, a leading Corning businessman, faced grand jury scrutiny and left an estate with about 200000 in liabilities. He had substantial life insurance and had taken out additional policies recently.
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Frank L. LaRue
Corning State Savings Bank
LaRue
Corning
Mis
Lakue
Board of Trade
Geo. D. Wood
Collus
G. 1
Utter Back
Sigourney
Buena Vista County
Wood
St. Charles
Grand Jury
Prohibition Convention to Select Delegates at Marion County
The prohibitionist of Marion county will meet in the assembly room of the court house on Saturday March 12 at ALT o clock to choose delegates to the state convention to be held at Boone in May. State Chairman Ewell will be there. In the evening at 7:30 he will present an illustrated lecture on prohibitions. On Sunday evening at the Baptist church Mr Ewell will give another illustrated entertainment for the Knoxville area children. Free for all. Jot Conxek, County Chairman. This spring you will need nerve food Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea 33 cans. Allen & Stubenrauch.
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Marion County
Court House
Deligie
Boone
Ewell
Lewell
Baptist Church
Knoxville
Local Church Sermon Links Faith, Finances and Fashion
The Wall Lake Blade notes a preacher urging money for salvation as a church trends toward inward support rather than relying on outsiders. It cites parishioners distracted by appearances and warns against skipping baskets for offerings amid worship. The Newton Daily News changes hands with K A Nickleson selling half interest to Frank J Boyden and R A Nichols, with Jesse A Winger remaining.
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K K. A. Nickleson
New Sharon Star
Newton
Newton Daily News
Frank J. Boyden
R. A. Nicholson
Jesse A. Winger
School excuse notes show truancy penalties and parental approval
A historic study notes how schools use excuses to justify attendance records, linking unexcused tardiness to penalties. It cites examples where notes from parents or guardians must explain absences and discipline, reflecting the era’s strict attendance expectations and protective concern over student conduct.
Do You Want Strength From Digestive Aid Claim
Promotes increased strength by adding to and not taking from the body. Claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure aids digestion and builds physical strength through a palatable formula. Sold by druggists with emphasized digestant properties.
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All Drugsgista
Rejected Patents and Prosecution Service Ad
The notice from Snow and Co. at the Patent Office in Washington offers services for patentees whose applications were rejected or delayed. It claims to have procured 243 patents last year and promises contingent charges only on success.
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Washington
Snow & Co
Washington, D. C
Witch Hazel Salve Makers Warn of Counterfeits
The name Witch Hazel is widely used but BC De Witt Co and Core Chie provide the original genuine salve. Counterfeits abound and may be dangerous, so buyers should ensure the box bears KE C De Witt Co Chicago. Sold by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C. de Witt & Core Chie
KE. C. de Witt & Co
Chicago
High School Notes and Events From Local Campus
Tunis Kempke leads one senior literary society while Margaret Johnson heads the other as illness chills attendance at the High school. Visiting college and Normal students called in as seniors examined by teachers last Friday. Seniors toured college laboratories and prepared graduation orations as commencement discussions begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iato
Kempkes
Margaret Johnson
Itus
Happy Healthy Children Lite Early Risers Pill Ad
Advertisement touts DeVin's Little Early Risers as safe for children and guaranteed to improve health. Claims no side effects and universal satisfaction among users, urging readers to buy through druggists. The fragment hints at "cure" for bitinsness and early risers.
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DeVin
Van den Qever & Van den Berg Offer Spring Footwear
Van den Qever and Van den Berg advertise ladies gents and children footwear for the spring season. Prices 50 52 lh thas noted in the brief listing.
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Gents
van den Qever & van den Berg
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