Local Notices and Social Bouquets From Port Or and Surroundings
A notice item lists A W Trohick starting this week for Portland Oregon to spend the heated term. Mosher and J N Pweely visited from Rydal Tuesday. Miss Anna Howard from Belleville joins Miss Della Booze en route to Republic. Miss Bessie Cannell from Kansas City visited Mrs Balint. Miss Tunnell teaches there. Mr and Mrs M Weislogel plan a trip east to Pan American and home near Mine Pennsylvania. DeWitt’s Little Liver Pills advertised by A D P Tapper. Dr Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets promoted at Hopper’s drug store. W J Fessler trades southeast town property for Valley House and takes possession. Journal predicts I will plan a successful hotel. A surprise birthday for A F Hallowen June 28 with many friends and gifts. list of attendees and families follows.
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W. J. Fessler
Valley House
Mr. I
SkaBOLT First Class Offer at Low Price
A promotional note touts SkaBOLT as a first class option offered at a notably low price. Exact details on features or terms are not provided in the accessible text.
Bluff City Editor Denies Slander and Purposeful Rumor
A Chicago News clipping reports Bluff City locals defend the editor against rumors of drinking beer and vandalism. The piece notes a near-accident involving Esquire Taylor at a prayer meeting and a hog collision that left him bedridden briefly. The Patriot office reports a traveling agent collecting forty cents to install a patent dox spring on the office door.
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Esquire Taylor
Maas
Patriot
Butt City
Chicago News
County notes mix of shipments and events in town
Local items report Weislogel and Christain cattle shipments and Downing Brothers stock sent to Kansas City. July 4 post office hours and a summer dance planned. Teachers, performers, and club activities are noted along with public notices and a health tonic advertisement.
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Downing Brothers
Kansas City
Modern Woodmen Board approves death claims amid investigations
The Board of Directors of the Modern Woodmen society approves 407 750 in death claims and refers 34 for further inquiry. A Arlington Town carpenter T P Hartson died aged 43 after fourteen years with the society, leaving a widow a 2000 benefit. An analysis shows 219 claims in June with various years of membership and multiple early deaths.
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Modern Woodmen Society
Corry
The
T.P. Hartson, & Carpenter
Arlington Town
Modern Woodsmen Society
Modern
Woodmen Society
Sone
County High School Petition Delayed. Belleville Stance Strengthens
The county high school petition at Belleville will not be presented this year, signaling a year of opposition to county wishes. The delay risks financial and political setbacks for Belleville and its opponents fear embittered ties across the county. Officials plan a hearing with both sides to present their cases. Dyspepsia Cure ads urge dietary relief and claim digestion benefits without medical proof, promoting Ko Dol Digestion Cure as a universal remedy.
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Belleville
West Veal
Monary
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Selver Ad Reads Inaccurate Claims
An old style advertisement promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Selver as a cure all for pills and annoyance. It touts a 25 cent price for peaches and warns against counterfeit products, featuring a casual shopper tone from a bygone era.
Advertised Letters July 1 1901
Notice that uncalled for letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office in 30 days. Names listed include Mrs Sigrid J Petterson Horner W W Biiney J H Anderson QC ooper George A B Kimpaun P M and others intentionally unreadable in this fragment.
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Petterson
Sigrid J
Y Horner
W. W. Biiney
J. H. Anderson
Ooper
George A. B. Kimpaun
P. M
A Good Cough Medicine Chamberlains Cough Remedy
Thousands have been restored to health by Chamberlains Cough Remedy. If afflicted with coughs or trouble give it a trial for it is certain to prove beneficial. Cases that resisted other treatments have yielded to this remedy and perfect health restored. For sale by Happer the Druggist.
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Happer
Auctioneer J P Porter Ready to Answer Calls
The local auctioneer J P Porter stands ready to respond to inquiries about business opportunities and related services. He invites potential clients to call for details on upcoming auctions and arrangements.
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J. P. Porter
Advice on preventing heartburn and using Chamberlain tablets
The text advises delaying meals, eating slowly, and chewing thoroughly to avoid heartburn from overeating or rich foods. It suggests taking six hours between meals and using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets when fullness or weight in the stomach is felt to prevent heartburn, with Happer the Druggist selling them.
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Chamberlain
Happer
Norway Township S S Convention and Sunday Service Highlights
Readings and prayers at the Norway Township S S Convention July 14 1901 include nominating committee reports district lessons and services. The account notes a cholera child recovery after Mrs Curtis Baker used Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with endorsement from Hookswalter Ohio.
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Norway Township
S. S
Myrta Canfield
Rev. Kerr
S.S
Bertha Murphy
Chamberlain
Curtis Baker
Hookswalter
Ohio
Happer
Surprise Party Invites Spark Spoopendyke Plan
Mr and Mrs Spoopendyke eagerly discuss a surprise party while debating the guest list, hats, and a new sideboard as neighborhood chatter reveals a bustling, humorous scene of social plans. The couple debates outfits and a bar gain purchase, with readying for Mrs Specklewottle and Mrs Jones.
Masks showcase artful parian face masks in Paris fetes
A New Masks in Paria feature appears this year at Mardi Gras and Mi Carême in Paris. A French artist designed refined paper masks imitating famous stage beauties and popular actors. The masks cover most of the face while remaining recognizable and are edged with a conventional design. The workmanship is clever and produces artistic, beautiful results despite selling for a few sous.
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Paris
New York Sun
DeWitt’s Witch Uazel Salve Heals Injuries Quickly
An old tip extols DeWitt’s Witch Uazel Salve for cuts burns and scalds promising prompt relief. The piece mocks counterfeit substitutes and urges readers to trust DeWitt’s for healing.
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DeWitt
NeWitt
AL Hapre
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A. P. Happer
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Cody Bulkley
Chas. Pehrson
Bockoven
Hattie Mur
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Mr Spoopendyke
Itytell
Wwe
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Chicago
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Tima
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Lee Westgwart
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Missouri Pacific
Norway
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