Des Moines Holiday Illumination and Education News
Dec 22 1900 Des Moines reports bright holiday store displays on Walnut street. The Iowa State Teachers Association meets Dec 26, with plans to establish rural library funding from school district apportionments. The State Board proposes 650 book titles for school libraries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Street
Retail Merchants’ Association
Des Moines
Chicago
Iowa State Teachers’ Association
General Assembly
State Board of Educational Continers
Army Post chosen near Des Moines boosts city plans
The Briscoe-Denny site four miles south of Des Moines wins approval for a cavalry post. Surveyors work as the city anticipates a new viaduct and expanded streetcar lines to the military station, with Cleveland capitalists present to discuss a Des Moines Newton electric line. Courts address divorces and a proposed two month publication prerequisite for marriage licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millitary Commission
Briscoe-Denny
Hull
Des Moines
Street Railway
Rock Islands Road
Dis Moines
Newton
Cleveland Capital Sts
Rock Islands R. R
Cleveland
Cudahy
Omaha
Chicago
Missippi
Court House
Conrad
Horace Deemer
Red Oak
Board of Regents of
the State University
Law School
McLain
Equity Court
Bright Eyes Advertisement For Rocky Mountain Tea
An old advertisement touts bright eyes as a sign of youth and claims Rocky Mountain Tea creates this effect, urging readers to ask their druggist for the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cupid
Rocky Mountain Tea
Sioux County Lands Offer Ideal Iowa Farm Living
Attractive circular promotes Sioux County Iowa as prime farming stock-raising territory with rich black loam soil, abundant native grasses, good schools churches and roads. It touts strong yields and health advantages, lists numerous nearby farms for sale in Iowa South Dakota and Minnesota with prices from 8 to 55 per acre and payment terms, and invites inquiries for more properties and descriptions.
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Iowa
Sioux County
Banner
South Dakota
Minnesota
Boyden
Hull
McCook County
S.D
Sheldon
Small Grove
Dr Kings New Life Pills Advertises Vitality Promise
A vintage ad claims improved stomach and liver function with Dr Kings New Life Pills. It touts increased strength, a keen clear brain, and high ambition, stating a 25 count box renews one’s vigor and energy. Sold by M Brink druggist.
Agents Wanted for Frerenene Nurseries in Boyden
An advertisement offers an active agent position in Boyden and vicinity for Frerenene Nurseries with Hardy Fruits, shade and ornamental trees, shrubs. Four plans with weekly pay. Mail to Beef Gin Nurseries Elgin Ill. Also notes holiday excursion tickets by Milwaukee Road for late 1900 to early 1901 and a for sale listing including mules, harness, plows from John Ver Huef.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyden
U. S
Elgin
Milwaukee Road
Atone
Dave
Hartwig’s Lung Balsam Cited as Best Cough Cure
Mrs J H Mellin of Detroit endorses Hartwig’s Lung Balsam as the best cough remedy on the market claiming it stops children’s coughs at once. The ad promotes relief for acute and chronic throat and lung troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartwig
J. H. Mellin
Champisins Street
Detroit
Mich
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Ayer
A.S. Erpson
M.D
Fort Madison
J. C, Ayer
Lowell
Mana
J. M. Mehan
Dearborn
Finois
John Ver Huef
City Meat Market
C. & Work
Schoeneman Bros
Lumber
H. C. Newendorp
H. Wheilheus
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