Rock Valley notes mix of politics and progress in 1904
Local items from Rock Valley report Republican optimism for a Teddy Roosevelt second term and discuss community events. News covers a valued horse theft, Bankers’ convention trip, new jewelers and carpentry near town, bridge construction, church services, social visits, and various residents' activities.
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Rock Valley
Ioogavelt
Len
Hoosevelt
Shaw
Teddy
John J. Large
Hank
Russell Sage
Bankers
New Orleans
Manu-Clothing
Eld-ridge
U. V
J. S. Large
Dr. Hutzinga
Chicago
New Carter Bridge
Quinn
Eawood
Burns
Bee
Nok
Blatherwick
North Dakota
Sioux Falls
Joseph Waltzer
Rock Valley Gamp M. WA
Geo. ‘Terwilliger
Sioux City
Ke E. Roantree
Jobin da Kaiser
West Kimball
Kessler Bros
Wuizenga
Reininger
Foppe
Lock Township
Tominoes
Klaus van Sprultkeendoorer
Remarkable West Virginia Cure Reported for Cancer
An elderly man in Elizabeth, West Virginia named G. W. Roberto reportedly recovered from incurable cancer after using Electric Bitters and Budkien's Amnica Salve. The sensational claim spurs further investigations as the tonic is touted to expel biliousness and kidney and liver troubles.
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Elizabeth
W. Va
G. W. Roberto
de Acuif & Lubbers
Dr King s New Discovery and other remedies hailed
Advertisements tout Dr King s New Discovery for consumption and other cures, with claims of miracle recoveries and guarantees. Products include Rector pile cure with a free pipe, Rocky Mountain Tea, and various tonics sold by De Kruif & Schultz and A Geselschap.
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Dr. King
Lois Orage
Dorchester
Alass
Dany
de Kruif & Schultz
Lee's Eye ‘Maker
A. F.geselschap
Sarapias
Rocky Mountain
Madison Medicine Co
Rector
A. F. Geselschap
Miracle In Ching shows actors defying fate and sport
A Chicago Tribune report recounts Chinese actors facing public exams gatekeeping literary degrees and public office. A dramatic tale recalls an English doctor saving an actor with an amputated leg, the man returning to stage with an artificial limb.
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China
Chicago News
Lion hunting luck in Africa noted by Washington Star
The Washington Star reports on Biggs’s hunt in Africa with notable success. He is quoted saying he met lions and had great luck. The item highlights thrilling animal encounters and a favorable outcome.
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Biggs
Africa
Washington Star
Lessons on Money and Friendship From Town Topics
A fragmentary note hints at life lessons about money and friendship. It references making ample allowances for others mature conclusions and the cost of supporting friends, all within a terse Town Topics context.
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M.D. Gibbs
Milo
Sioux City
A. E. Chambersi
S&s. A. Lincoln
Lretomi
Jerry. Murphy
U. Mail
G. den Doery
Lucas
Clay Cotton
Chris Smith
Gibbs
St. Paul
Ge. W. Little
Chambers
Lane van de Steeg
Goebel
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Sioux
John van de Steeg’ S
Ogapital
G. W. Pitts, Prus’r, M. D. Gibbs, Vick-Pres
A. van der Meide
Casnirr
SHORT
CasHinr
Gorrespondenge
Alton
J.B. Lyink
Newkirk
B. Nieuwenhuis
Cleveland
Ohio
Jos. Lyink
Sorgendrager
James Clement Ambrose
Fea
Hell
Fou
Ana
Franklin Grove
Gucklen
de Hruit Lubbers
South
Ellinois Central
J. F. Merry
Glen
Uhnole Central Ri
Dubuque
Ami
Chicago Tribune
Petare
India
Abutteir
Philadelphia Record
Algeria
Palmiste
Softleigh
Chiengso
Tommy
Thomas
Him
Tower
Hoff
Goodrich & Jennings
Anaica
Mina
Grange Ciy Gong BE
Uip
Mm. al
Dakota Expres
Sioux Center
Passeur Fuse Freighe
Loud Freight
Uh. Mop
Ua. Co
G. Doway
The
Alton Bakery
Hi Fi
van Nimwegen
Oro
T, Rozeboom
Paséenpeer
Golupaouth
Stove City
Maurice
Toliows
Passeleers
Warkefield
Agend
Gofmec South Ja
CEL
Sa. Ma
Business Directory
HL. Carr
Adl
Law
Treton
Laws
van Olst
Orange City
Lowa
Holland
Germany
Will
Trinig
Mn. J. U. Sars
LeMars
ORR & TE Paske, Law
Heal Estate
Willdon Generi Law
Orange Uft
Hank“Hollandsch Gestrcken
Iowa
Omoe Athbore
AcadeIng
A. DE Bey, M.D
Tawa
Tennine Brother
Grange City
Sale Stable
Dune
Ourharn
J. G. van den Berg
Orange City, Owa
Bellalle
Lewis & Dodge
Hent
Chichester
Pennyroyal
Triuggist Bor Crigiers Englaings Ser
J. A. Dedgwick
Na, Minn
Toll, Vale and
Otter Pail
Lippincott’s Monthly Magazine
A Family Library
Jevery
Laura S. Webb
Democratic
Ohile
Cardus
Cardui
Mrs. Webb
Ciebink’s
Saniday. Wovemnber
Henry Giebink
Alton, To
Otter
Riedownans Lugiber Yard
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