Local News From Knoxville and Nearby Bluffs
Bloomfield visitor Clara Worn returns from relatives. Gov Cummins proclaims election date on the eighth. Doctors and local firms offer free eye and ear checks. Miss Jolly Della Pringle gains divorce at Knoxville district court. Old Settlers Day honors farmer institute with baby show prizes. Local rails and gas plant tours impress Pella visitors. Newton Normal College football thumps Central Giants 82 to 0. Penn College boys lose 12 to 0. Several Knoxville and Des Moines travel for business and probate matters.
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Old Settlers
Farmers’ Institute
Knoxville
Newton Normal College
Central Giants
Penn College Fellows
Newton Fellows
Central
Barton
Newton
Gunn
van Cleave
Clark
Newton—Little
BR. K
Kelley
R. T
Moltit
R.G
Wounley
Wilson
L. G
Sinson
L. T
McCauley
L. E
Farmer
R. H
Harsh
L. H
Pink
F. B
Tripp
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Aid
An old advert promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as preventing fatal injuries from burns sores ulcers and piles. It claims the salve is the best on earth and available for 25 cents at Henry M. Langerak Drug Store.
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Henry M. Langerak
Licenses to Marry Granted to Two Local Pairs
The clerk has issued marriage licenses to James Vantleet, 22, and Lillian Williams, 18, and to another couple as of the latest report. Both pairs are listed among those now authorized to wed.
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James Vantleet
Lillian Williams
Wollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promotes health
An advertisement for Wollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promises relief for eruptions sores pimples kidney and Hyer troubles constipation and indigestion. Available as tea or tablets for 35 cents, distributed by Stubenrauch.
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Wollister
Puts an end to it All With Dr King Life Pills
A dramatic testimonial describes relief from dizziness backache liver complaint and constipation after using Dr Kings New Life Pills. The ad claims gentle but thorough action and notes Henry M. Langerak Drug Store guarantees the product.
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Dr. King
Henry M. Langerak
Pella Visitors and a River Des Moines Accident
Pella residents and visitors including Harvey and vice versa individuals were noted in a local report. W. H. Dennis hired a livery rig to attend the fair when a buggy accident near Rusy’s ford on the Des Moines river caused a tumble but no serious injuries were reported. The team broke the double trees and the halted vehicle was eventually brought home by a friend.
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Henry de Wit
Sully
John de Wit
N. D. Wormhoudt
Miss Strickler
Eddyville
Des Moines
W.H. Dennis
Pella
Bill
Uarvey
Seed corn must be dried and stored carefully before winter
P.G. Holden advises farmers to harvest seed corn by Oct 16, selecting the earliest planted, ensuring thorough drying before cold weather. Tie ears to air dry in a shed, then store in a cool, ventilated place away from freezes. He warns moist corn weakens and cites past testing showing poor germination, urging multiple saved seeds for neighbors and proper post harvest handling.
Catarrh Cure Confidence bond sworn in Toledo firm
Frank J. Cheney senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears pay $100 for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notarized December 1886 in Toledo. Advertisement notes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally and claims testimonials. Sold by all druggists at 5 cents. Take Mall's Family Pills for constipation.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J
A. W. Gleason
Jlail
J. Cheney & Co
Mall
Seals Minnesota Flour Promotes Health and Strength
A note from Coles seed store touts the easy digestion and nourishment of SEAL OF MINNESOTA flour, claiming every ounce pays dividends in health and strength for buyers.
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Cole's Seed Store
Minnesota
Coles Seed Store
Oskaloosa Ordinance Sparks Peddler License Debate
A proposed ordinance in Oskaloosa to treat canvassers for future deliveries as peddlers, subject to a license, is drawing mixed public response. C E Nelson of Ottumwa was arrested and fined previously. Lon Smithart faced arrest and a $1 fine. The issue divides opinion, with critics warning hardship to farmers selling at home and risk of driving trade to other towns.
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Oskaloosa
Sigourney
Ottumwa
Wilkinson Grocery Company
District Court
Lon Smithart
Smithart
Seed Corn Harvesting and Storage Guidance for Marion County
A letter from A Wells Secretary of the Towa Grain Dealers Assn Des Moines Iowa to Mr Gee advises farmers on selecting seed corn and proper storage. It notes the cold season and extreme slowness affecting seed readiness and handling practices for Marion County farmers.
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Marion County
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Clara Worn
Talloress
Bloomfield
Gov. Cummins
Seal OF Minnesota
Coleseed
Bousquet & Lyon
Bousquet
Nellie Cole
Penn College
O. F. Shaw
Maxwell
Nettie Buerkens Shaw
B. Beurkens
Hastings
Iowa
Cora Della Faith
Jolly Della Pringle
Mrs. D. Versteeg
Saint Louis
Howell
W. J. Versteeg
Cc. E. Buerkens
Missouri
Buerkens Manufacturing Company
Sife Jas, Callanan
Desi Moines
Bible Department
Sam Silverman
South Dakota
Jake Roovaarde
St. Louis
A. Anderson
Peoria
A. Hawley
Louis Kruger
Hen. Neyenesch
The
Chronicle
Neyenesch
Rock Island Railway
K. J. ©. Zinck
A. Hartman
W. d. Allen
Cutts Bousquet
Cvil
Ralph Allen
Cyrus Nolin
Reasnor Mutual Telephone Association
Cos
Monroe Mirror
Central University
Newton Normal
BR. B
Sellers
R.T
To Veltrup
R. G
Smith, C
Miss Smart
Dolly itz-Jones
Mr. Borde
Ayers
Ayer
Harvey
Vice
W. Br, Dickey
W. HH. Johnston
Herman Rietveld
R. G. Emmet
Mrs. J. Silverman
W. M. Kruger
Hoodeo
Lion Coffee
Woolson Spice Co
Lion Corres
Twe Vrourand
NAL Bank
Woolson Spice Comany
Eeoyre
Lion Meade
Lion Coffee Woolson. Spice CO
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