Iowa Capitol Commission Reviews Improvements for 1901
The Iowa Capitol improvement commission, led by Peter A. Dey Cumming and Josselyn, surveys the state house for updates inside and out. Planned work includes frescoed corridors, art, elevator and lighting upgrades, and enhanced fire alarms to deter vandalism. An official register notes more 1900 incorporations, banking growth, and mining ventures, while Governor Shaw's anti liquor stand boosts GOP prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter A. Dey
Lowa City
C. A. Cumming
Des Moines
Josselyn
Cedar Rapids
General Assembly
Lowa
State House
Capitol
United States
France
Italy
Mr. Cumming
Official
Electric Bitters Cured Woman of Kidney Trouble at 73
Mrs Phebe Cnerley of Peterson Iowa reports years of kidney trouble and a lame back. Electric Bitters cured her completely and at 73 she can do all housework. It also aids digestion and appetite and costs 50 cents at M Brinks drug store.
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Phebe Cnerley
Peterson
Ita
M. Brinks Drug Store
Hartwig’s Lung Balsam for Lung Trouble Remedy
Hartwig's Lung Balsam marketed as a remedy for all threat and lung troubles. Claims describe soothing relief and broad healing benefits, typical of patent medicine advertisements from the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartwig
Sioux County Lands for farming and stock raising in Iowa
The circular promotes Sioux County Iowa as an ideal farming and stock raising area with ample rail, schools, and markets. It highlights dry warm days and rich soil, lists strong crops and livestock suitability, and claims affordable lands from $8 to $25 per acre with numerous parcels in Iowa and nearby South Dakota and Minnesota. It invites inquiries and on-site visits, offering detailed acreages and prices for properties near Boyden Hull Sheldon and McCook County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Sioux County
Banner
South Dakota
Minnesota
Boyden
Hull
McCook County
S.D
Apland
Sheldon
New Life Pills Claim Harmless Purge Cure
A boastful ad claims Dr. Kirg's New Life Pills gently stimulate vigor and bowels to expel poisons and cure constipation and sick headache. The sale price is 25 cents at M. Brink's drug store. A stray hog issue and ownership notice by F. D. Connell follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kirg
M. Brink's
Eghey
Agents Wanted for Evergreen Nurseries Representation
Advertises for an active agent in Boyden and vicinity to represent Evergreen Nurseries offering Hardy Fruits Shade and Ornamental Trees shrubs and more. Mentions four plans with weekly pay and invites response to Sheegin Nurseries Elgin Illinois. Also notes for sale a team of mules plows and harness with terms to suit by John Ver Hoef.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyden
U. S
Sheegin Nurseries
Elgin, al
John Ver Hoef
Wanted Active Man to Deliver and Collect in Iowa
Wanted active man of good character to deliver and collect in Iowa for old established manufacturing wholesale house. 9 OA year, sure pay. Honesty more experience required. Our references, any bank in any city Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope Manufacturers Third Floor 34 Dearborn St Chicago.
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Iowa
Deirborn
Chicago
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Ayer
C.D. Mathewson
Bristol, VI
J. C. Ayer
Lowell
Mags
J. M. Mehan
Creameries
Towa
Seliquor
Shaw
Anth
Ilinois
F. D. Connell
Schoeneman Bros
H. C. Newendorp
Co. Gibson
A. CC. Gibson
Boyden, Ro
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