Log Cabin campaign paper hurt Horace Greeley finances in 1840
The Detroit News notes Horace Greeley started a New York City campaign paper called the Log Cabin during William Henry Harrison’s 1840 nomination race against Martin Van Buren. It printed with 90,000 circulation at a very low price, leaving Greeley & Co. in debt after the campaign. The Tribune began as a 1 cent issue later consolidated with the New York Herald, while the Log Cabin evolved into growing Tribune subscriptions, starting with 600 and reaching 6,000 paid by its fourth week.
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Greeley
William Henry Harrison
Martin van Buren
Horace Greeley
New York City
Log Cabin
United States
Detroit News
Horace Greeley & Co
Tribune
New York Herald
Courts Rule Tomatoes Vegetables in Meal Classification
The article explains botanical berries vs common usage and notes courts classify produce like potatoes, cabbage, carrots, peas, celery, lettuce, and tomatoes as vegetables if eaten during meals, while items eaten for dessert are fruits. It emphasizes the distinction is practical, not scientific.
Summer Vacation Kit Ad Promotes Chamberlain’s Medicine
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain’s Colice and Diarrhoea Remedy for stomach cramps and diarrhea. It claims quick relief, emergency value, and low cost, with a testimonial from H. H. Pember.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Pember
Woman's Eye Ailment Healed by Lavoptik Wash in Rock Valley
A Rock Valley report describes a businessman's wife suffering two years from sore watery eyes. After using Lavoptik eye wash with camphor hydrastis and hazel the trouble eased at once. Another woman says it leaves eyes cool and fresh. A single bottle is claimed to stop strained and inflamed eyes. Free aluminum eye cup offered.
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H. H
Advertisement Claim for Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets
After years of suffering Wilh Browning of Pattenburg Missouri says Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets cured his wife of serious bilious attacks and constipation. He notes they are easy to take pleasant in effect and cost only 25 cents.
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Wilh Browning
Pattenburg
Chamberlain
H. H. Pember
Chamberlain's Tablets Advertised By H. Pember
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a stimulant for the stomach liver and bowels. It claims they awaken the body and mind with no unpleasant after effect and price of 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Pember
Fred de May Scrap Iron Dealer In Rock Valley
Fred de May, a wholesale and retail dealer in scrap iron metal and rags, also handles poultry hides furs and pelts, operating in Rock Valley Iowa. Local business listing notes broad commodity range and community presence.
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Fred DE Mayscrap
Rock Valley
Iewa
Polk county records show near thirty two thousand cars registered in 1924
The Polk county treasurer notes 31 897 cars registered for 1924 with half the year left. Installment plans boosted car sales as dealers report rising automobile activity.
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Automobile Department
Polk County Treasurer's Office
St Peters Chair Festival and the Cherished Seat Myth
The article recalls the eighth century festival of St Peter's chair in Rome with a monumental throne and Michelangelo decor, noting the chair’s public reverence. It also mentions the Venetian claim to possess the chair and a discovered inscription and suggests Crusaders brought the chair from the East.
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St Peter's
Rome
Michelangelo
St. Peter’s
Peter
Mahomet
Budget Estimate and Record QF Filing Meeting Notice
The board of directors of the Independent School of Rock Valley in Sioux County Iowa will meet July 22 1924 at 7 30 P M at the secretary office Taxpayers will hear for or against the following expenditures at that time L Dixon district secretary
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Idependent School of
Rock Valley
Sioux County
Iowa
L Dixon
Grassy Water Deep Within Florida Everglades
Adventure Magazine notes the Everglades are vast flat grassy wetlands in Florida with shallow clear water and occasional sloughs and swamps. Wildlife includes deer, turkey, panther, black bear, raccoon, fox, and squirrel in remote areas beyond civilization.
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Everglades
Florida
Medici Patrons: Florence’s Art and Letters Generals
The Medici, a premier Florentine dynasty, rose to power in the fifteenth century and restored literature and the arts across Italy. Notable members include Cosimo de Medici and Lorenzo the Magnificent, who led Florence from 1469 to 1492 and funded art and letters. The line ended with Gian Gastone in 1737 in Tuscany.
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the Medici
Italy
Cosimo de Medici
I Vecchio
Lorenzo
the Magnificent
Florence
Gian Gastone
Grand Duke of
Tuscany
Kansas City Star
Cured the Pup
A village fool describes rescuing a terrier from being drowned by Farmer Giles. The speaker claims to have cured the pup by removing its teeth from a sofa while recounting the incident with humorous dialect and chorus.
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Jim
London
Sioux School District to Hold Budget Hearing July 21 1924
The Sioux School District board of directors will meet July 21 1924 at 8 00 p m at Center School house. Taxpayers may be heard for or against the proposed expenditures including general fund estimated at 8750 dollars with taxes to be raised 7000 dollars. Expenditures in 1923 were 7236 67 and in 1922 were 6674 38. F C Kock secretary dated July 11 1924.
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Sioux School
Sioux County
Iowa
Center School House
F.C. Kock
Helps Children Over Hot Weather Remedies and Local Services
Complaint about summer stomach issues mentions Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy praised by H H Pember. The ad copy extends to general blacksmithing horse shoeing by John Kersbergen and draying services by The Pioneer Dray Line with sand and gravel delivery in Rock Valley Iowa.
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Chamberlain
H. H. Pember
John Kersbergen
Beamers Gate
Steck. & Walpole
Rock Valley
Lows
Bentist X ray Services Hours Central Garage Office
Dentists offer X ray services and office access at Central Garage with a phone line listed. Details include hours and contact, though wording is unclear.
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Bentist
Rock Valley
Auctioneer Col Peter De Smelt Seeks Hudson S D Address
Col Peter de Smelt announces an auction at Willery Farm featuring real estate merchandise and street sales. Contact via Hudson S D for details and arrangements.
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Peter DE Smelt
Willery Farm
Hudson S. D
Col. &. Beeoer
Doon
Jowa
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F. L. Achatz
Hynese Club
Camp
Ames
Cy, Lem Hosdl
Jady
Ng Fittedey
Svar Na Sheldon Furniture Co
Frank E.scott
St. Peter’s Chair
Amd
Mr. Frog
Teading Experiment Stations
Teading
Mineral Mig. Co
Menno S. D
Pure Food and Drug
Rounds Milling Company
RockE Valley Flour @ FeeD CO
THE
Rounds Milling CO
Detroit
Michigan
Rock Valley Garage
Maki Ame Bao
Ford
Peter Spruyt
C. J. Kessle
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