Local items and notices from the week
Adds details on a limited weekly honey sale at 12 cents a pound from Fannons, and notices about legal matters, bank failures, political appointments, and local personalities. Reports on the exhumation of Mrs Bladenburghs stomach contents, a sudden physician death, Masonic lodge officers, residents Minn and Teats health, and banker Bleeker choosing Hammond as deputy. Includes cultural notes on Lady Henry Somerset and Miss Willard, plus a Buckwheat flour plea from Eagle City.
Birthday Surprise for William Johnson 71st Birthday
A crowd of about forty gathered Monday near Wardin City to celebrate William Johnson’s seventy first birthday at his home. Rev O Rourke offered remarks and presented a rocking chair as a token of esteem, with Mrs Johnson receiving a purse to buy a chair. A dinner followed, and the event was noted as a memorable expression of Hardin county friendships lasting over 35 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Johnson
Wardin City
Johnson
O’ Rourke
Mr. Johnson
Acupus
Tie
The Power Behind the Throne at Wisner Opera House
Mrs Kate Donaldson and Miss Susie Reynolds showcase fancy work at Edgar's Jewelry while Katherine Willard stars in The Power Behind the Throne. Manager Edward C White demands top stage detail and full scenery for the one night stand on Tuesday December 8. Call Allen's Cafe for oysters. The Herald lauds O E Greer for growing the Harding County Agricultural Society’s success and predicts Martin will fill the secretary role with equal efficiency. The Twice-Week Herald remains a solid investment at $1 00 a year.
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Kate Donaldson
Susie Reynolds
Edgar's Jewelry Store
Edward C. White
Katherine Willard
Mr. White
Miss Willard
Hardin County Agricultural Society
O. E. Greer
The
Herald
Martin
Licensed to Wed Record Fragments from Ackley Iowa Areas
The notice lists engaged couples across towns including Ackley and Iowa Falls. Names include Terman E Muller with Mamie Osterland, Henry Osterland with Angelina Mutter, Lee Edward Warner with Lela Campbell, B C Dean with Luna Pickering, Alfred R Ward with Alice Stewart, Thos Feely with Mabel Kadolh, and A Keissmeier with Mattie HeBride. The fragmentary entry appears in a local marriage index.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terman E. Muller
Mamie Osterland
Ackley
Henry Osterland
Angelina Mutter
Lee Edward Warner
Lela J. Campbell
Iowa Falls
B. C. Dean
Luna Pickering
Providence Township
Alfred R. Ward
Alice Stewart
Thos
Feely
Mabel Kadolh
Eldora
A. Keissmeier
Wubbard
Dr Humphreys cures for numerous ailments offered by mail
A historical advertisement touts Dr Trumphreys cures acting on sick parts with 35 remedies for fevers worms colic diarrhea dysentery cholera colds neuralgia headache dyspepsia female weakness ophthalmia catarrh croup skin diseases rheumatism dropsy etc. The firm Humphreys Medicine Co. offers a free medical book by mail from New York at William and John streets. Read about The Herald bargain day offer.
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Trumphreys
Thumphreys
Lowe
Humphreys’ Medicine Co
Cor
William and John Streets
New York
Post Office Rural Delivery Proposals From Bristow Report
The Bristow report on rural and city free delivery urges repeal of a ban on express package business by rural carriers and higher rural carrier salaries. It notes 57 million dollars in next year’s expenditures, 4,462 post offices closed, and 19,308 rural routes with 3,260 more possible. It calls for bonds by assistants and a reform of contracts to curb fraud and improve service.
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Bristow
Postminsters
Congress
Phils
Burdock Blood Bitters Promises Pure Blood for Beauty
Advertising copy claims women desire clear complexions and touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a cure for impure blood, presenting it as a path to beauty and health. The message extols the product as a simple remedy for complexion concerns.
One Minute Cough Cure Praised by Tex Doctor
Dr. Armstrong of Delia Texas prescribes the One Minute Cough Cure for children and says it provides immediate relief from coughs croup and lagrippe. The remedy reportedly acts at the source of trouble drawing out inflammation healing tissues and improving oxygen to blood. Sold by Smith Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong
Delia
Tex
Smith & Reed
Nickel Point Road Learns Holiday Round Trip Fare
The Nickel Pinte Road offers round trips at one and one third fare for journeys within 160 miles during December 24 25 31 1903 and January 1 1904 with good return through January 4 1904. Through service to New York City and Boston and other eastern points offered from Savage depot Lasane and Vie Gecon Ste with Chicago Elev ated Loop single passenger steamers. City ticket offices at 111 Adams street and Auditorium annex. Phone Central 2067.
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New York City
Boston
Savage Depot
LaSane
Vie Gecon Ste
Chicago
Adams Street
Auditorium Annex
Central
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Uss
H. W. Fannon
Fannon’s
Noble
Bladenburgh
Masonic Blue Lodge
W. M
Carl
Newcomer
Harry Hammond
J. W
Polley
Sec’y
C. B. Davis
Treas
A. B. Smith
F. HW. Noble
J. D
Dr. Deihl
J. S
Robi. Todd
J.S
N. L. Beman
Tyler
Dr. Young
Fred Minn
Radcliffe
Germania Bank
Bleeker
Frank Sfammond
Frank Hammond
Harry Martin
Fred Kamphoefner
Lot Teats
Jéldora
Madison and
Jasper Streets
Cedar Rapids
America
Henry Somerset
Lady Somerset
London
Times
Don Pedro
Lowa Falls
Sheboygan, Wis
Sheboygan
Eagle City
Ting
Wiliam Johnson
Allen's Cafe
the Herald
Wisner
Pera
Theo Kremer
Edward Caldwell
Gen. Bristow
Nickel Pinte Road
Selz Shoes
Ball Brand Rubbers
D. F
Lawn Hill
Highland Ehucrh
Dr. Dothi
Selenoid
Home Comfort Club
Mt In 86
Chiutl Particularsy Cako
Pl Niven
Anufacturer
Eas
Franklin
Philadelphia
Jersey
Old Eugie City Mill
W. J. Allman
Galesmen
Hardin and Eicoqnten
Sulapy
Commission
OU Company
Cleveland
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