Local notes from Belleville and district updates
West to teach in Dist 99. Dr. Eagleson guarantees dental work. Belleville residents visit Clifton Randall St. Joseph. Dr Seely offered for disease. Woodmen prize talk at Concordia log-rolling. Patented child dies from summer illness. Republican committee elected Crummer chairman Canfield secretary. School term length meeting August 28. Butler backs McKinley. Kansas wheat yields set record. Republic county figure. Union two Town 2 Range 5 W proposal. Illegal fishing in Republican river prompts action.
Subscriptions Drive Ad Value and Local Entertainment
C J Wisser urges advertisers to use the subscription credit list to reach readers as a large crowd attends the Holjenbeck entertainment at the M E Church. Music selections were strong with gramophone pieces praised and Hollenbeck gave brief talks on various topics despite hot weather.
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Holjenbeck
M. E
Hollenbeck
Krause's Headache Capsules Endorsed at State Fair
A Mrs wife of C M Wilson from Gilbert Iowa reports at the Iowa State Fair that Krause's Headache Capsules gave good relief. They recommended them to neighbors who also want to try them. Enclosed is an express order for 1 to receive four boxes, sent to A J White who sells the product.
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Iowa
C. M. Wilson
Gilbert
Krause
A. J. White
G A R National G X BR encipments Sell Reduced Round Trip Tickets
The G A R National G X encipments will be held at Kagnat 670 this September. Round trip Chicago tickets available at reduced rates from Scandia, Aug 24 to 37. Return by Sept 2, extendable to Sept 30 with a fee. Deposit with joint agent Eben E MacLeod Chicago before Sept 2. Due to expected large attendance, travelers should bring only necessary hand baggage to avoid delays.
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G. X. BR
Chicago
Scandia
Eben E. MacLeod
Jackson Boulevard
Monadmock Building
P. D. Scnorreno
Subscription Credit List With New Subscribers
Weekly credit notice lists those entitled to credit on subscriptions. Starred entries mark new subscribers and danger symbols indicate quitters.
The Buffalo Hunters Begin Desert Trip Adventure
Fred Moulton Jesse Nichols Frank Gunter and Eddie Thora started Sunday in a covered wagon for a few days trip south to hunt and fish. Rumors of a warlike Comanche band sent them back to civilization by Tuesday with tales of near escapes and bloodthirsty mosquitoes.
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Fred Moulton
Jesse, Nichols
Frank Gunter
Eddie Thorard
Here
Civilization
Mission church members host surprise visit for Esterbergs
Members and friends gathered at the Esterbergs' home on Wednesday afternoon for a surprise party. Despite the heat they enjoyed a pleasant visit, left tokens of regard, refreshments were served, and the hosts expressed gratitude to all attendees.
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Mission Church
Jos. Esterberg
Concert at Swedish Methodist Church Next Wednesday
A concert will be given in the Swedish Methodist church next Wednesday evening August 23 at 8 o'clock. Students from Evanston Illinois will be the principal singers. The program includes solos duets trios and quartets. Most songs will be in English. Admission ten cents.
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Evanston, Lll
For Sale House and two acres in southeast town
Classified notice offers a house with two acres for sale by Victor Habu in the southeast part of town. The ad promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with Hopper refund guarantee. It also includes a jab about seeking Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for indigestion and a mock political line.
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Victor Habu
Chamberlain
Hopper
White's
Dr. Caldwell
Republican Judicial Convention Nominates J F Close
The Republican Judicial convention nominated J F Close for Judge on the 2031st ballot at nine o'clock Thursday morning. The last ballot read Close 17, Sturgis 16, with Washington County's votes tipping the balance to nominate. The Judicial Committee listed members including D C Canfield, R H Galloway, Claud Walter Darlington, S H Knapp, Washington TA Totten, and others. Hurrah for Republic.
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J. F. Close
Judgeone
Close
Sturgis
Washington
Republic County
D. C
Canfield
R. H. Galloway
Claud
Walter Darlington
S. H. Knapp
Totten
Mitchell
Hurrah
Republic
Guineo Poachers Fight for Life After Boat Escape
Poachers on Elido island faced starvation or a perilous 600 mile sea journey to reach the mainland after being left by the Democrata gunboat. One man reached San Diego a week later, reflecting desperate conditions following the incident.
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Elido Island
Democrata
San Diego
New York Post
Local notices and railway crew movements reported
Dr Parker intends to depart Scandia on September 1 and requests all debts be settled promptly. Mrs John Nordgren and Mrs B Peterson of Chapman Nebraska visit Olof Foggelberg for a two week stay. The KR I section gang at this place numbers 87 men and is leveling a track after the steel gang moved east.
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John Nordgren
8. Peterson
Chapman, Nebr
KR. I
Steel
Time Spent In Your Homes And Comfort
The speaker argues that homes should be furnished for comfort and cheer, not just bare necessities. Money is not an obstacle because small payments can cover large bills, making refined living accessible to even the economically minded.
Dr Collins to Locate in Scandia Replacing Parker
Dr R T Collins of Kansas City Missouri will locate in Scandia on September 1st replacing Dr Parker. Collins, a graduate of Kansas City Uoneopathc Medical College, comes highly recommended. Post office sells twelve pack startup stamps at 25 cents each with oil paper leaves for hot weather use. A warning is issued to the man who stood at M Curren’s southwest corner last Monday night with a brick, to stay away or face severe action if seen again.
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R. T. Collins
Kansas City
Scandia
Parker
Collins
Kansas City Uoneopathic Medical College
M. Curren
Krause's Cold Cure Offered For Five Cents
An old advertisement claims Krause's Cold Cure is an absolute cure for colds of the head throat chest or any part of the body and says it can be tried in your own case for five cents. Sold by A J White.
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Krause
A. J. White
Paris Parasol Handles Show Delicate Craft and Glamour
Elegant parasol handles from Paris feature pastel wood with cut steel ornamentation. Some designs are wrapped in black velvet with steel inlays, while another stylish option is a ball encrusted with rhinestones.
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Paris
Boxes' Reveran Occupations in Chicago Employment Scene
In Chicago a notable shift shows men finding work as chamber maids and cooks through an employment agency while a woman is sent to a farmer nearby to perform plowing and field tasks, illustrating occupational changes in the era.
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Boxes
Chicago
Eclipse delays spark public outrage and a suicide claim
Eastern papers note eclipse results will be delayed for months. The Atlanta Constitution reports a Georgian citizen killed themselves over the show, urging indignation meetings to stop further advertising of the event, now a back number.
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Constitution
Georgia
Atlanta Constitution
Counties Named for Presidents
In the United States there are 212 counties named after presidents. Every president except Arthur and McKinley is on the list. There are thirty one Washington counties and one Hayes county. Jefferson is next with twenty, Fillmore and Tyler have two each, while Jackson has twenty two, and Buchanan and Cleveland have three each.
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United States
Arthur and McKindey
Washington
Hayes
Jefferson
Fillmore
Tyler
Jackson
Buchanan
Cleveland
Esperanto Language Succeeds Volapuk in Proposal
The article notes Esperanto as the proposed universal language replacing Volapuk. It mentions Dr Zamenki, said to be Russian, and references Volapuk dying out. It cites Gladstone predicting English could reach 800 million speakers by 2000.
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Volapuk
Zamenki
Gladstone
Argentine Agriculturists Studying in U S Cities
Over twenty Argentine students arrived to study agriculture and stock raising in the United States. They are now in Baltimore Philadelphia and Brooklyn learning English to best prepare for entry into agricultural colleges next fall.
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United States
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
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