Terrible fire claims Bird family in Hardin County tragedy
A kerosene lamp explosion sparked a house fire two miles from Robertson, killing three Bird children and injuring the parents. The mother escaped with two others, but three children perished in the flames. Neighbors found the charred remains after the blaze, destroying the home and belongings. A treble funeral service was planned in Robertson, with Dr. B. E. Purcell offering eye ear nose and throat care at Emergency hospital on September 6 and 20.
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Hardin County
Robertson
Charles Bird
Kansas City Market Cattle Prices Struggle Then Improve
In Kansas City on Sept 26 1904 receipts reach 27000 head causing a Monday price drop of 10 to 20 cents. By week end feeders and stock cattle regained losses with demand for good to choice grades while medium stock calves remained weak. Fresh supply 21000 head plus stock and feeding cattle. prices show good to choice feeding cattle 3.40 to 3.85 per cwt common cattle 2.25 to 2.78. outlook indicates potential for a large week ahead as receipts expected to rise.
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Berald
Kansas City
New Clock Placed in Physics Room
A new clock was installed in the physics room as a much needed addition. William Lynn has left high school to enter Ames College. A J Meyer, former drawing teacher, is finishing his course at the pre Normal School at ase Palle.
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William Lynn
Ames College
A.J. Meyer
Ase Palle
Big Day at Ames Jubilee Sept 30 and Oct 1
Ames hosts a two day jubilee with Governor Cummins speaking on September 30. Highlights include Highland Park and Ames college football, livestock exhibition, road making machinery display, and corner stone laying for a new main hall. Also featured are creamery and farm departments with stock, museum, and engineering exhibits. For sale eighty acres of fall pasture.
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Iowa
Margaret Hall
College Museum
Doron Bride Lucy Doron Weds Paul Bellamy in Simple Ceremony
Miss Lucy Doron daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Doron of 310 Buena Vista street married Paul E. Bellamy of Knoxville Iowa in a quiet service at the First Methodist church. Rev R Bruce officiated with bridesmaids and a flower pair presenting the ring, after which a small reception and wedding breakfast followed. The couple planned a honeymoon route through Los Angeles San Francisco and Oregon before settling in their new home.
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W. A. Doron
Lucy Doron
W.A. Doron
Buena Vista Street
Paul E. Bellamy
Knoxville
Iowa
R. Bruce
First Methodist Church
Valenciennes
Dorothy
Elester Doron
Walter Doron
Los Angeles
Sadie Franks
Pasadena
Edith Hurst
Odd Fellows’ Convention
Oregon
Bellamy
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Promises Piles Relief
DeWitt & Co of Chicago claim a two valve formula of Witch Hazel salve for piles including blind, bleeding, itch, and protruding piles plus eczema burns and skin diseases. The ad touts DeWitt’s as unequaled and notes counterfeit versions driven by aggressive sales.
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DeWitt & Co
Chicago
DeWitt
Tor
Smith & Reed
Iowa Central Excursions to California Inaugural Run
The Iowa Central will inaugurate its through tourist car service to California on September 21 and continue each Wednesday thereafter. The car will travel via Kansas City and the Santa Fe system through New Mexico and Arizona at very low rates.
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Iowa Central
California
Kansas City
Kew Mexico
Arizona
Scott's Emulsion Promises Strong Foundations for Children
Men of Oak Timbers of oak keep the old homestead standing through the years. It pays to use the right stuff. Scott's Emulsion is the right stuff, stimulating growing powers of children and helping them build a sturdy constitution.
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Scott
Slifer Trial Under Way In Grundy Center Court
The Slifer murder case continues with most direct evidence heard. Prosecution begins rebuttal witnesses as defense argues Mrs Siiter authored the note and letter found after her death, suggesting suicide and exonerating the husband. The outcome remains uncertain as expert testimony is awaited.
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Slifer
Grundy Center
Herald
Siiter
Passing of John Furry Marks Local Loss
The community mourns John Alden Furry born January 12 188 near his Cedar Falls State Normal school educated jeweler watchmaker and future student died September 18 after a weeklong illness His life focused on purity of conduct and faith with a public oration as a marker Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the Alden home conducted by Rev Vin Metre Alden Times
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John Furry
John Alden Furry
Charles L
Wila Alden Furry
John
State Normal School
Cedar Falls
Minneapolis
Vin Metre
Alden Times
Remarkable Pneumonia Case Cured by One Minute Cough Cure
Mrs Gertrude B Fenner of Marion Indiana suffered a deep seated lung pneumonia and severe weight loss before she found recovery with One Minute Cough Cure. She reports coughing and straining weakened her, dropping from 148 to 92 pounds, but four bottles cured the cough strengthened her lungs and restored her weight health and strength. Sold by Smith Reed.
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Gertrude B. Fenner
Marion
Ind
Smith & Reed
Great Western Excursions Offer Wide Travel Rates
Great Western excursions list ticket sales from Sept 15 to Oct 16 to Montana Idaho Washington California and western Canada. J P Elmer G P A Chicago and local Great Western agents to provide details. Separate sales on Sept 20 Oct 4 and 18 to Texas Oklahoma New Mexico and nearby routes. Fort Dodge Iowa townsite opportunity.
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Montana
Idaho
Washington
California
Canada
Great Western
J. P. Elmer
Chicago
Chicago Great Western
Texas
Oklahoma
J.P. Elmer
G P A
Western
Edwin B. Magill
Chicago Great Western Railway
Fort Dodgey
Iowa
Weak Stomach Weakens The Man And Restores Health
A damaged text discusses how a weak stomach impairs nourishment and vitality. It argues health and strength depend on stomach function and digestion, claiming restoration requires improving digestion to feed the body's organs and limbs.
State Superintendent Riggs Backs Rural School Consolidation
State Superintendent J F Riggs will study country school conditions and tax levies while gathering data on attendance and consolidations. He favors consolidation of contiguous districts to foster township unity, not township centralization, with six years to implement reforms. County Superintendent Ella B Chassell also supports consolidation where practical, predicting more rural schools will consolidate in Hardin county. Nellie Fuller testimonial promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for skin issues.
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J. F. Riggs
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Riggs
Rigyes
Ella B. Chassell
Hardin County
Merits of Harts Honey and Horehound Endorsed
An Illinois man from Ta bor, John T. Teal, testifies to the effectiveness of Harts Honey and Horehound after use. He reports excellent results in his own family and in his store, calling it his best seller. The medicine is sold in 25 cent bottles by The Wilson Drug Co. in Eldora Iowa.
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John T. Teal
Tabor
Ill
Wilson Drug Co
Ellsworth Drug Co
Eldora
Iowa
Temperance
Notice of sale petition in Hardin Iowa district court
In Hardin county district court October term 1904 exec William Weimer seeks order to sell land described as section 29 township 87 range 22 west of the 6 mile post cemetery exclusion. If no appearance by noon of next term default will be entered. Court at Bida in Hardin county.
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District Court of the
State of
Iowa
Hardin County
Wim, Welmer
Margaretha Alfke
Henry J. Alfke
Janna Alfke
William Alfke
Hannah Alfke
John Alfke
Mary Oden
B. Oden
Margaretha Houck
Charles Houck
District Court of the State of
William Weimer
Bua P.M
Said
Bidora
Hardin
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George T. Hedges
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Iowa-Lillovet Company
Charles T. Hancock
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Rocky Mountain
Wilson Drug Company
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Winchester
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Oakwood Blvd
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J. H. Bales
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V. Pres
W.J. Murray
Gesh
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D. Ez. Byam
Perea Duren
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