From the Cross Roads notes and local events 1899
Miss Eva Rice visited Charley Wick and the Bedile returned to Renwick school. Town chatter covers settlements, church gatherings, a wind mill, mumps at schools, and a drive for public improvements. Prohibition, politics, and local notices mix with farm and business announcements amid Wright County and Humboldt items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross Roads
Eva Rice
Charley Wick
Tde Bedile
Renwick
Jake Elmer
Ed Connor
Humboldt
Smith
John Fullertor
George Walkner
Sam McCombs
Center
Pete Stauffacher
Charles City
Thiel's
Stoddard
M. Baumgartner
Joe Hammerly
Wisconsin
Robin's warning superstition reaches Warwickshire farm
A London Telegraph tale reports a doctor summoned from miles away to a Warwickshire farmhouse after a robin tapping near the door. The daughter-in-law explains the bird's presence signaled a call, and the man, though in bed, was found healthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warwickshire
Birmingham
Granter
London Telegraph
No Half Way Farolid Cough Cited By Washington Post
A nervous man warns a friend about a cough and possible trouble from a cold. The retort claims the speaker never had a slight cough, asserting a harsh cough when he does. Source text from the Washington Post provides the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derringer Dan
Washington Post
Horseback Riding Effects and Longevity Claims
Physicians note horseback riding can increase or decrease weight depending on meal timing after riding. It also claims vines reach great age, remaining fruitful for about 400 years and being equal to the oak in longevity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Cowes
England
Des Moines Letter Reflects Iowa Debt, Politic Talk, and Local Strife
The column laments Iowa’s debt elimination, notes upcoming Republican and Democratic state conventions, and comments on health and work of Senators Allison and Gear. It covers Des Moines civic politics including court house location debates, river-front opposition, and local labor contracts, ending with a cough remedy advertisement and a safe-sized safe inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
of Iowa
Idebt
Iowa
Gear
Edward H. Lunter
Iowa National Bank
Washington
Des Moines Register
Allison
Minnesota
Trust
Fort Madison
Ab. Anamosa
Morris
Court House
Superintendent Candidacy Announced in Humboldt County
A candidate declaration appears from W. H. Biaxell and Chamielice Meare for County Superintendent in Humboldt County Republican primaries. The text blends notices from a probate matter, excursion ticket promotion, and an advertisement for Chamber Remedy, reflecting a fragmented 19th century newspaper page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vetera
Humboldt County
Chamelice Meare
W. H.biaxell
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Wisconsin Lumber Company
B. J. Willis’ Lumber Company
Conner Hirpware
J. M. Sherman & Son
Headquarters For Trade
the Renwick ‘Times
Cole
Prof. Fulton
Unity Church
Hill
Congregational Church
Humboldt Agricultural Society
Opera Hi House
Wright County
Monitor
Wevnce
Mand. Poole
Eagle Grove Week
the Times-Gazette
Tiedé
Clarion
Thurday
Supreme, Court
Board of Supervisors
DeWitt
H. B Cole
W.C. T.A
Tlinois
Frances E. Willard
Scatuary Hall
Miss Willard
Illnois
W. YT U
Jamele
Chicago
Rudyard Kipling
Reform
Kipling
Union Signal
Utah
Libby
Mond
Theort
Gunther the Candyman
H. B. Cole
State OF Iowa
Ferguson Hart
Cho
Marshalltown
Kroes Pri
St P. U
Chiesgo
North-Western Rbte
Hirfig
Barca
Oaks
Hi. Hi. Cole
Peter
Gray
E.E. Robinson
W.H. Renslow & Son
Renwick, Iowa
Renslow
SOM
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