Local notices and health remedies in a 19th century town column
A patchwork of local happenings and health advertisements. Mentions Mr Sam Speich, McMurtry of Goldfeld, visits by Denis McMahon, and Frank James’ land holdings. References De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve and One Minute Cough Cure as remedies. Social events include tea for the Woman’s Missionary Society and oyster gatherings.
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Be W. Purse
Kyitnersville
de- Witt
H. B. Cole
Maggie Knowles
Cedar Rapids
Sucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises World’s Best Cure
Advertisement for Sucklen’s Arnica Salve claims it cures sores, rash, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, corns, and all skin eruptions. Guarantees satisfaction or money refunded. Price 3 cents per box. For sale by Ele Cola.
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ELE. Cola
Desirable representative wanted in this county for Acetylene Gas Machine
Advertisements invite trustworthy men or women to travel for an established house in Rent Wick Iowa. Earn monthly 65 dollars plus expenses with steady work and full information via self addressed stamped envelope to The Dominion Company Dept Y Chicago. Also notes Clover Root Tea and the Craig Reynolds Foundry Co in Dayton and C Karis.
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Craig Reynolds Foundry Co
Dayton
Biggest Offer For Detroit Free Press Subscription
The Detroit Free Press offers a twice weekly combination deal delivering 52 copies of the Times and 156 copies of the Free Press for only 178 dollars. The paper is promoted as clean bright and widely reputed with no expense spared to maintain high standards.
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the Times
Detroit Free Press
Free Press
Free Press Annual Year Book and Almanac 1398
The piece advertises a comprehensive reference volume, promising readable accuracy and full coverage. It highlights statistical, historical, political, agricultural, religious facts, and practical day to day guidance for office home and farm. Subscriptions are initiated immediately with additional farmer incentives.
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Free Press
al- Inmanac
Ofice
Hazels named Mint director surprises Dodge Iowa
A telegram from Washington on January 24 reports George B. Roberts of Dodge Iowa is named by the president as director of the Mint. The news comes as a genuine and pleasant surprise to Roberts and his friends. Also noted is a new outlet for surplus coal products and Brazilian demand for American coal to fuel steam vessels and smelting operations, highlighting Alabama and other fields.
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George F. Hazels
Mr. Roberts
D.C
George B. Roberts
Dodge
Iowa
Senate
Mint
J. P. Dolliver
Brazil
Alabama
The February Mic Land Presents Literary Selections
The February Mic land showcases Theories of Are Than et and other western re by Mary J. Reid of Chicago. Grants Life offers runz fore sight on campaigns aiding Henry and Donelson. The Watch at Dawn by Iselle E. Smith appears among month’s gems. A prize tale, The Christening of the Muer tos, by Ed T. Sabin of Psoria is highlighted.
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Are Thanet
Mary J. Reid
Chicago
Runz
Henry and Donelson
Iselle E. Smith
the Muertos
Ed T. Sabin
Psoria
Congressman's bill aims to raise postal rates on papers
The passage argues that Loud's bill to change postal laws for second class matter would curb literacy by reducing access to reading material. It contends that low postal rates promote a reading habit and that the bill would harm the public by increasing the cost of newspapers and books.
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Loud
China Opens Railways and Post Offices
The text notes China aligning with advanced civilizations by building railways and establishing post offices. It observes rising demand for history and western science books, while Western critiques of China and works on modernization are in high demand.
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China
Annual Field Trials Tickets at Low Rates West Point to Mobile
United States Field Trials span several January to February 1808 dates at West Point Miss apelo Tuneio and more. Mobile & Ohio railroad agents at St. Louis to Mobile will issue tickets at very low rates with ample limits. Dogs and vamping outfits carried free in baggage car and full assistance for sportsmen. Agents in Mayhew Tidbee Prairie Maldon Miss will not sell to West Point Miss at reduced rates. Shangen Verona Saltillo and Guptown Miss will not sell to Tripelo Miss at reduced rates.
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Union Field
Apelo
Tuneio
Mobile & Ohio Railroad
St. Louis
Mobile
Mobile & Ohio
Mayhew
Tidbee
Prairie
Maldon
Shangen
Verona
Saltillo
Gup‘town
Tripelo
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