Avoca notes mix town chatter and a wedding
Town news from Avoca lists visits by Charles Busch and others, a new bridge project south of town, hammocks at Copes drug store, and local trivia. A Burlington trip to Omaha tied to a secret wedding of Leonard Openhausen and Mary Warner is reported with details on their plans and future farming residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Straub
Omaha
Avoca
Unadilla
Charles Busch
Nels. Anderson
Nehawka
J. C. Zimmerer
Arthur Combs
Kentucky
Harry Brandt
Lincoln
Ollie Ward
Elmwood
L. J. Marquardt
Utica
J.C. Zimmerer
Leonard Openhausen
Mary Warner
Mynard
Burlington
Charles Warner
Injured in Humboldt Auto Crash Recovering Slowly
News from Humboldt reports favorable progress for the five men injured in last Tuesday's crash near Humboldt. William R. Cross and Senator Banning face extended recovery, Cheney and L R Upton have minor injuries, Pierson’s condition improves though bruises and shock linger, and all escaped serious internal harm. Drivers' high speed blamed. calls grow for road speed regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt
William R. Cross
Senator Banning
Prof. Cheney
L. R. Upton
Messrs. Cross
Banning
Cross
Pierson
Oxford hotel proprietor injured by flying spike
George W. Braezele of Avoca, owner of the Oxford hotel, was injured while helping reconstruct a bridge near the Avoca depot. A spike flew back and struck his left eye, requiring removal. He travels to Omaha with a brother and Dr. Brendel for treatment, hoping his eyesight can be saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
George W. Braezele
Oxford
Avoca
Dr. Gifford
Omaha
Talmage
B. F. Brendel
Mr. Braezele
Shoop Pink Pain Tablets Advertises Free Trial Bottle
An advertisement for Dr. Shoop's Pink Pain Tablets claims quick relief from womanly pains and headaches. The copy urges asking a doctor or druggist about the 25 cent formula and offers a free trial bottle from Dr. Shoop in Racine Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Shoop
Passenger rush saves train ride home
H Vallery arrived from his precinct home and boarded train No 23 north. He hurried to Burlington station in an auto driven by William Volk just as the train pulled in, making for an exciting rush to reach the platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Vallery
Precinct
North
Burlington
William Volk
Restorative claims cure by targeting nerve causes
A vintage advertorial argues sickness stems from a hidden nerve fault that weakens organs such as the stomach heart or kidneys. Dr Shoop is cited as identifying the cause and Restorative is said to reach those nerves. A five to ten day test is recommended with sales through dealers.
Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Boyd Visit Judge Ramsey and Family
Mrs. W A Davis of Weeping Water and Mrs. Boyd of Seattle visit Judge B M Ramsey and wife for several days. Mrs. Boyd leaves for Glenwood Whiting Des Moines Earlham and Hills Minn with relatives. Mrs. Davis accompanies to Glenwood and perhaps other towns before returning home. Miss Mabel Davis, teacher, once boarded with the Ramseys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Davis
Weeping Water
Mrs. Boyd
Seattle
Wash
Judge B
Ramsey
Boyd
Glenwood
Whiting
Des Moines
Earlham
Hills
Minn
Fresh Food Safety Warns Against Preservatives
Dr. F Taner of London links preservatives to ill effects from disguised decomposed foods. Readers are urged to buy fresh foodstuffs and use Trinet's American Elixir of Bitter Wine to cleanse impurities and aid digestion. available at Jos Tuiner drugstore in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Taner
London
Trinet
Jos
Olson Photo Company Expands Shipments of New Electric Machines
The Olson Photo Company reports rapid progress as G. R. Olson ships multiple electric Hebbt model machines to Reading Pennsylvania Gary Indiana and Lynn Massachusetts. Demand relies on daylight and electric light printing with plans to showcase in Milwaukee and Boston at upcoming photography conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Olson
Reading
Gary
Ind
Lynn
Masa
Olson
Sir Olson
Milwaukee
Wis
Canada
Mexico
United States
Poston
Mass
New England
Government exams offered for railway and clerical positions
Uncle Sam will hold nationwide examinations for Railway Mail Clerks Custom House Clerks Stenographers Bookkeepers and other government posts Thousands of appointments will follow Any man or woman over 18 in city or country can obtain free instruction and information by writing to the Bureau of Instruction 79 J Hamlin Building Rochester NY
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Instruction
J, Hamlin Building
Rochester
N.Y
One Simple Way to Relief for Rheumatic Sufferers
Advertises Dr. Shoop Rheumatic Remedy with a free book and trial, promising quick pain relief. Claims the book explains how the remedy works, with a free tent offer and Racine Wisconsin contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Shoop
City Assures Public No Contagion In County Rumors
The Journal refutes circulating reports of widespread contagious disease in the county and city. It states there is no truth to the rumors that diphtheria or scarlet fever are epidemic here and urges residents to visit without fear of contagion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olson
Olson Photograph Company
Iise
Eddie Shoemaker In City On Journal Visit
Eddie Shoemaker a prominent resident near Avoca called on the Journal today to attend to business and left $1.50 asking for the Journal to be sent to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Shoemaker
Avoca
Journal
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J. ©. Zimmerer
M Myers
H. A. Strant
Wm. Kohl
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Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Willams
Enama
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Plattsmouth Braing
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M. W. A Band
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