Belleville Residents Share Weekend Visits and News
Charles Larson of Belleville visited family this weekend. Wendla Rosene returned to Concordia after a month with her parents. Jorgenson's brother-in-law died, lifting sorrow in the community. Local households hosted gatherings including Rasmussen, Strom, Hanna, and Rosenquist families. N. C. Center reported heat losses, with four hogs dead last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Vice
Wendla “Rosene
Concordia
L. Rasmussen
Mr. Jorgenson
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic label claims no cure
The advertisement states the tonic is tasteless and lists quinine in the formula. It promises no cure and no pay with a 50 cent price tag.
Local notes from the Plains and Belleville area
C F Daggett showed a new cream separator on Tuesday. Bert Riddlesbarger plans to bore a new well. Epworth League members were entertained at Thomas Williams home. John Boman ordered a new cream separator. Cathleen Mettaire from Wymore is visiting. Several young men plan to seek claims in Indian country next week. Mary McGlashan and Mary Hay attended the teachers examination in Belleville. Drought and poor crop prospects loom but a soaking rain would be welcome. Mattie Doctor to accompany cousin Miss McGuire home to Wymore. Harvesters report rapid grain ripening and most harvest in the shock. An icy dream social was held at Thomas Doctor's Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Bert Riddlesbarger
Crowe's Tasteless Chill Tonic Sold For Malaria
Advertisement claims Crowe's Tasteless Chill Tonic relieves malaria symptoms with iron and quinine in a tasteless form. It offers No Cure No Pay and is priced at 50e.
June Weather Records Hotest Month Yet in History
June was hot and dry with a high of 103 and a low of 52. The 12 days 90 or above marked it as the hottest June on record with an average of 77, four degrees above normal. Temp excess since January 1 reached 250 degrees and rainfall lagged 3.15 inches below normal. Total precipitation 1.23 inches, wind predominately from the south, 11 clear days, 16 partly cloudy, 3 cloudy, no frosts.
Roving Social Notes From Concordia Area Farm Life
June bulletin records numerous visits, dances, and picnics around Concordia with residents from Jamestown, Kackley, and nearby farms. It notes livestock injuries, late cherries, and the near end of the wheat harvest, plus local residents hosting guests and planning travel.
Parish Notes and Local Visitors in District 48
District 48 records a neighbors gathering with Mr Rait Wold and Misses Frances Loofbourrow Nora Bartlett Emma Cowle Clara and Grandma Kelly. Plans include Will Gile starting a barber shop in Norway and Rev W H Williams speaking on No room for Jesus with a sermon July 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Loofbourrow
Nora Bartlett
Emma Cowle
Mena Walter
Oklahoma
Will Gile
Norway
Chet
W. H. Williams
Jesus
Local Rural Sketch Mentions Oats and a Broken Cultivator
A fragment describes George Cowle enticing Frank Young’s oats and Tom Porter causing a rumawey last Sunday with only a broken cultivator reported. The note ends with a dismissive line about a remedy and a price of 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cowle
Frank Young
Tom Porter
Cure a Cold in One Day With Laxative Bromo Quinine
Advertises a fast cold cure using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Promises a money refund if it fails to work. Each box bears the signature of J. W. Urove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caire
J. W. Urove
Four Cans of First Class Sweet Corn at Seabolt's
Local ad notes four cans of first class Sweet Corn priced at 25 cents each at Seabolt's grocery. The brief display highlights a simple pantry item promotion in a small-town store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seabolt’s
Rain Becomes Topic As Farmers Plan Fourth Getaway
Correspondent notes sickness kept writing patter sparse as farmers harvest small grain. James Adams from Nemaha visits for wheat harvest while M Lash and family stop by W T Adams. People plan Fourth of July trips to Concordia and Beatrice after hat incident at Rydal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Adams
Nemaha Co
Will Adams
John Berry
Rydal
Beatrice
Tie to Seabolt for Fine Shirt Ora?
A query asks if Seabolt should be relied on to supply a fine shirt ora. The phrasing suggests a suggestion or payment dispute over a garment and a seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seabolt
Eczema Cure Claims From Remick Products
A claim promotes Remick's Eczema Cure and Remick's Pepsin Blood Tonic as remedies for obstinate eczema. The advertisement mentions a location at A. 10 Harran's and asserts cures for stubborn cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remick
Harran’s
Inaugural Addresses Through History Compared by Length
A fragmented study lists inaugural addresses by length from Washington to modern presidents. It notes Washington's brief first address, Lincoln's 100 words, and long records such as William Henry Harrison's 7,700 words, with various presidents’ word counts and patterns highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coventry
a—Siour
Jillem Henry Harrions
Polk
Leniemin Harrison
Washington
John Dams Spoia
Mc‘inley Mareh
Jefferson
Inesses Ware
Madison
Monon
John Quincy Adams
Jackson
van Juren
Himsel
Willian
Henry Warrison
Ofice
Tyler
Péeech
Taylor
Millard Fillmore
Tos
Iayer
Pigice
Buchanan
Lincoln
Andrew Johnson
Revier
Hays
Grant
Hayass
Garrald
Wrthne
Cleveland
Morrison
Belfast man rewrites limits with tiny postal cards
Rila Kittredge of Belfast, famed for crowding 60 000 plus words on slender postal cards, retires from the field after decades of writing feats. He produced 46 000 words on one card and the entire New Testament on four cards, using only a steel pen and ink without magnifiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retirad Rila Kittredge
Belfast
Mechan Pion
Weileen
Ateady
Belfast Journal
Kittredge
Gladstone
Statesman
Mr. Kittredge
New York Sun
The Graham Smoker at Seabolt's cigar ad and eye injury
A newspaper brief reports Charles Shirley of Madison Boone County Virginia injured while pruning a tree. A knife slipped striking his right eye and then his left eye while he clenched the damaged eye. both eyes suffered severe damage to the sight. The item ends with an advert for DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Shirley
Madison
Boone County
Kentuckians named in readers list of twelve great figures
A Kentucky paper invited readers to name the twelve most notable Kentuckians. The poll has drawn 109 selections so far, with Henry Clay Abraham Lincoln John C Breckinridge George Rogers Clark Jefferson Davis John J Crittersden George Robertson Daniel Boone Albert Sidney Johnston Robert Jefferson Breckinridge George D Prentice Ephraim McDowell among the favored names. Not all are natives of Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twa'va
Kentucky
Henry, Clay
Abraham Lincoln
John C. Breckinridge
George Rogers Clark
Jefferson Davis
John J. Crittersden
George Robertson
Daniel Boone
Albert Sidney Johnston
Robert Jefferson
Breckinridge
George D. Prentice
Ephraim McDowell
State
Remedies for digestive and worm-related ailments advertised
The notice advertises DeWitts Little Early Risers for liver and bowel inactivity and Whites Cream Vermifuge to treat intestinal worms in children. It also promotes HERBINIE for summer ailments with a 50 cent price, attributed to A J White Druggist, Marion Record style endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.J. White
A. J. White
Medical and household remedies advertise broadly in local notices
An assortment of patent medicines and remedies is promoted with claims of health benefits and quick relief. Advertisements tout products such as a cough cure, a stomach tonic, heart and liver aids, and pile treatments with prices ranging from 50 cents to 70 cents. Testimonials from readers praise One Minute Cough Cure and similar tonics for restoring health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Stormad
Mitbion
Frice
A. J. White
Deuser
Marion
Avaii
IX. H. Wise
Madison, Ga
Ulapper
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles“ ‘Larson
Strom
Andell
Pas West
Ot ‘Thre
Viver i Bridge
Arthur Cardwell
Chas Kathrineberg
Pete
Laura Rasmussen
P. T. Strom
Samuel Hanna
L. . Rasmussen
August Rasmussen
O. B. Strom
E. Rosenquist
N.C. Center
Grove
C.F Daggett
Epworth League of the Chapel
Thos. Williams
John Boman
Miss’ ‘Cathleen Mettaire
Wymore, Nebr
Mary , McGlashan
Mary Hay
Mattie Doctor
McGuire
Wymore
Thos
3. C. Elliott
May Ireland
G.trimhons
W Scott
Lotta Dickerhoof
H. Dutton's
Messrs
Fay French
Percy Shivvers
Jamestown
Aleda
Edna Anderson
Alice Gile
Bertha
Emma Paulsen
P. J. Paulsen
Mr. Phillips
Kackley
Roy Scott
Lawrie Peterson Jost
Alex Scott
J. R. Shivvers
Roy
C. Larson
Orle Willis
Carl Anderson
Mr. Owens
Lucy, Dutton
Fred Dutton
Frank G>ossen
Mrs
Frank Carpenter
Mrs. Hulda Hanson
Mr Owens
Mr. Carpenter
Rait Wold
Nin
Miss He
Tom Gile’s
Orie Hail
Will Lewis
Pawnee
Clara
Grandma Kelly
Nolay
M. Lash
W.T. Adams
Nora’ Bartlett
Frances
Bourrow
Emma Cowles
Rila Alttridge
Champon Small Weiter
Graham
Seabolt's
DeWitt
Arly
A. P. Happer
A. P. Hopper
Wis
Urien
WAL
White
Speoth
Marton Record
Colorado
Utah
Rock Island
Denver
Springs
Pueblo
Colorado Flyer
Kansas City
Omaha
Colorado Springs
Manitouy
BE. W. Tu Hosipson
Atchison, Kansas City, ST. Louis
Union Stations
Pullman Palace
Downs
Ekansas
Pacific Railway
ST. Louis
Chaselatter
Atchison, Kans
H.C. Toownsend
St. Louis ,Mo
Stapford Press
Chireh St
New Haven
Conn
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