Local Notices and Social Snippets from a Prairie Ledger
A mixed set of brief items records visits and illnesses among local families led by Mr and Mrs Notestine and Mr and Mrs Will Notestine visiting Sem Mrs HL P Hall in Des Moines. Rev Artman and wife spent Thursday. Ladies Aid Society met with Mrs Gertman. a sick list includes Mrs Bartwell, James and Willie, with Humboldt trip noted. Also mentions DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cautions and local remedies, plus Clover Root Tea claims and a few ad-like remarks about products and local residents.
Connecticut Woman Wears Fish Hooks at Fair Prank
A Connecticut woman sewed fish hooks into her pocket before a Bounty Fair. The first thief attempting to grab her purse was caught “red banded.” The piece notes Connecticut leading in ingenuity. Chet Dyke promotes a new fake entertainment in a country schoolhouse with a gold ring prize for the best looking girl paid by a one cent vote. He pits Norwegians and Yankees in one district, costing Norwegian friends $35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Chet Dyke
Chet
U. Do
Cures and Cautions in Early Advertisements
An old advertisement touts Karl's Clover Root Tea as a remedy for indigestion headaches and loss of beauty, praising it as a half-ace solution. It also promotes One Minute Cough Cure for lingering colds and hacking coughs, endorsed by druggists like A McElwain and H B Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl
A. McElwain
H. B. Cole
Does This Strike You
Muddy complexions and bad breath blamed on chronic constipation. An ad touts Tea by Earls Clover Kooi as an absolute cure sold for fifty years with an absolute guarantee. Trice available at 20 and 50 cents from H. I. Cele, druggist.
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Masy
Karl
H. B. Coleg
Druggiss
Bottle label claims deceptive consumption care note
Fragmentary OCR shows a bottle label with odd phrases about using two thirds of the bottle and a suggestion to return to the druggist. Includes a price of 25 cents and a line implying a druggist. The language is garbled and unclear but centers on a medicinal bottle claim and consumer guidance.
Rev J J Dolliver birthday celebration noted
The Rev J J Dolliver celebrated his birthday yesterday with a surprise party by venerable friends. He remains active and well for his age, receiving warm congratulations from those who know him as the father of Congress man Dolliver.
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J. J. Dolliver
Dolliver
Congressman Dolliver
Dodge
Battle Letter From Manila by Frank Packard Describes Early Occupation
Frank Packard writes from Manila describing the aftermath of the city’s fall, the arrival and disembarkation of troops under gunfire, improvised water collection, and the march through mud to establish shelter. He notes electric lights, street cars, water works, and the chaotic scenes of landing with scarce supplies and hot conditions.
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Manila
Philippine
Istaxos
Hutue
Jonner
Uecity
Charlestown
Leilers
Yoon
Roy Lelt
Samanthe
Soldier’s harrowing assault through Spanish fortifications
A soldier recounts marching through mud to siege a Spanish outwork and advancing into the city amid heavy shellfire. He describes guiding a patrol past batteries, the fall of officers, and braving near miss shots, with Gen McArthur and Col Reeves directing actions. He notes injuries among comrades, enduring heat, and the city’s symbolic surrender after intense combat.
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Jnut
Atoli
Saret
Karly
Utah Heavy Artillery
Crab and
Astors
Tru
Jreg
14Hh
Cty
Tegmars
Col. Reeves
Lce
McArthur
One Minute Cough Cure Promoted for Croup Relief
A brief ad styled note promotes a home remedy called One Minute Cough Cure as a quick, safe option for croup in children, urging caregivers to seek emergency care if needed and protect little ones from illness.
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Cale
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Hardy and Vicinity
Hardy, Fowa
HP. Hal
Hardy
Myers
A. Cant
RK. &L
Hardy Lodge No
S.p-Harvey
Happy Homestead
Mrother A-T
Sam
Becker
Cor
Methodist Episcopal Church
Coates Annwax
Epword League
F. W. Heckwith
J. W. Beker
A. O'Keefe Jr
Flolmés
Dave Thorp
Sammie McComb
Ed Foley
Renwick
Hall
Geo. Hefley
T. A. Foleys
Johs Notestine
Mrs
Will Notestine
Sem
HL P. Hall
Des Moines
Walter Endfield
Artman
A. Olde
C. Toft
A Ny
Ladies Alg Society
Gertman
J. ‘Bartwell
Willie
Millard
James
S. P. Harvey
Humboldt
DeWitt
Chas, Yeoman
J. Humbert
Becker & Cheever
Elardy
Iowa
W. A. Watkinson
Clate
Aiman
Butj
Cole
Prouty, Govle & Prout
Houmzoupr
BUG
Cole's
D.C. Filkins
Eagle Grove
Thas
Wright and
Humboldt Counties
Frank Packard
Ile
Hottie
Wallace
Musmeapolis
Hamlin
Muntiila
Ibis
Jnter Leiter
California
Oregon
Chicago & Northwestern R'y
Manns Desions Corvricuts &c
Arketch
Palexta
Blinn & Co
Scientific American
Ares
New
Ork
Washington
Tims
Lowadt
Union Jeuette
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Una
Califor
Cirexene
Union
Pucille Ls
Rte
Aulréss H. Pcarter
Sin City
NEW York World
Yale
Nousehold Sil Wanan
Unas
Intere
I Onan
Getts
Coley Dry
Missen- Ti River
Viget
Union Pac Cif
Pullman Palace
Santa
DR. Hathaway& CO
Belisble
Megcior
Tex Medicine
National
Unites States
Ceil
Benseeyec
Pelient
Anss
Uni
DR. Hathaway & Co. Ser
Nebraska Sta
Sioux City
Uncle Sam
OTS
Philippines
Hawaii
Cuba
Puerto Rico
J. Morvox
Cedar Rapids
Mobile & Orto Railway
St. Louis
Mobile & Ohio
Ohio River
Oho River
FT. Slirris, Hen's Agent, 420 Olive Street
Louis
Chayudelph
NP. A
Marquette
Chicago
Bohreer
DPA
Griswold Street
Detroit
Chas
Sinith Ye Fortiaath Armada Sp
Monae
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