Remains of Mrs Rothrock at Rest in Weston
Special correspondence notes the funeral for Mrs Lucretia Rothrock held at the Weston Methodist church led by Rev Meldrum. The column then lists residents and visitors to Athena and Weston during the week, with many names and brief travels, followed by ads urging Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds and pneumonia risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
Ore
Lucretia Rothrock
Methodist
Meldrum
Christian Church of Athena
al Nordean
Athena
X. A. Miller
Ths City
G. N. York
John Banister
Pendleton
Foley
Ladies' remedy ad for Mother Gray's Sweet Powders
An old patent medicine advertisement touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children easing fever headaches upset stomach teething disorders and bowel issues. It claims 24 hour cold relief and wide use by mothers for 24 years with over 10 000 testimonials. Sold by druggists 25 cents with free sample by mail from Allen Olmsted Le Roy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
Child Welfare Movement Pressures Reform Efforts
The Child Welfare movement has drawn attention to social reform as activists press for expanded aid, inspections, and oversight of care systems. Reform advocates call for policy changes, funding commitments, and improved safeguarding measures across institutions.
Deserting Bride and $20000 for Old Love Elopement
A Concord youth, son of a wealthy farmer, abandons his bride of a week after marrying a Sussex teacher. He desertes the wife, leaves with his former sweetheart, and reportedly takes a fortune over $20,000 plus deeds to three farms. They vanish after a Philadelphia honeymoon and a train ride to parts unknown. The deserting wife accuses the couple of eloping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaford del
Concord
Garl
W. W. Sharp
Philadelphia
Laure
Prices Fixed for Pen Jute Sacks
Walla Walla Washington reports that starting April 1 the price of jute sacks made at the state penitentiary will be 7 cents, about half a cent below current market. Board of control may adjust with market changes. Of 2,040,000 sacks allocated to counties, nearly all have sold. remaining stock to be sold at the new price. Farmers in unsettled counties may buy at 7 cents before April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla
Wash
State Penitentiary
C.S
Board of Control
Chamberlains Liniment and Remedies Adverts in 1900s
An old ad sample promotes Chamberlains Liniment for rheumatism quick relief at a quarter and Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised by John W. Sickersmith of Greensboro Pa. It also touts Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for insomnia caused by stomach disorders and ends with a quip about prejudice and conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
John W. Sickersmith
Greensboro
Cascarets Work While You Sleep In 10 Cent Box
An old advertisement urges Cascarets to cleanse the liver stomach and bowels overnight. It claims relief for headaches upset nerves backache and worn out feeling. The copy promises a clear head and cheerfulness by morning and notes a 10 cent box at the druggist for both adults and children.
St Joseph Forms Buttermilk Club Branch
A St Joseph branch of the Buttermilk Club has been formed by H C Herby a railroad clerk and already there are many members. With warm weather membership is expected to rise quickly and plans are under way for supplying one local dairy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph, Mo
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Hart, Schafiner & Mar
Mr. Venard Pell
Reed
Ley Mountain
Ernest Blomgren
Jack Githens
O. M. Richmond
Walla Walla
Albert Gould
Weston Mountain
Will Gould
John King
Clara Price
Leach
Dave Taylor
This City
Mabel Gillette
Frank Taylor
Lewis Cargill
Reed and
Hawley Mountain
Walter Payne
United Brethren Church
Fred Pitman
Guy Michael
Thomas Lieuallen
Adams
Margaret Lieuallen
Portland, Oregon
Multnomah
Portland
Northwest
Eho
B.P
Grand Lodge
B.C. Bowers
J. M. Brownell
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Oregon
America
Start
Schaffner & Marx
Jno. B. Stetson
Manhattan
Lewis
Carhartt
Waterhouse
Everwear Sox
Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothes
Mares
Sussex County
Cascarets
Buttermilk Club
St. Joseph
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